Earn $20–35/hr on your own schedule.

Join Dallas's best elder care platform. Set your own hours. Choose your families. Get paid within 2 business days — every time.

Apply to Join Candle Care →

Free to apply · Background check covered by us · 48-hour decision

💰 Monthly earnings example
20 bookings this month20 shifts
Average shift length4 hours
Your rate (Tier 2)$22/hr
Gross earnings$1,760
Pro plan subscription-$49
$1,711/mo take-home
No excessive platform cuts. You keep what you earn.

Everything a Dallas caregiver deserves

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Your schedule, your rules

Accept or decline any booking — no penalty, no pressure. Work mornings, evenings, weekends, or overnight. Set your availability and change it anytime.

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Fast, reliable payouts

Paid via Stripe direct deposit within 2 business days of every completed shift. No waiting for weekly checks. See every dollar in your earnings dashboard.

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Choose your families

See full client details — loved one's name, age, care needs, and family notes — before you accept. Build ongoing relationships with families you love working with.

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Agency overflow shifts

Local agencies post shifts they can't fill. Claim them for extra income — often with urgency bonuses of 15–25%. Extra money when you want it.

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Grow your tier and rate

Add certifications to unlock higher tiers and higher rates. Going from Tier 1 to Tier 2 (CNA) can add $4–6/hr. Tier 3 unlocks specialty add-on income.

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24/7 support — always

Our Dallas-based support team is available 24/7 for anything that comes up during a shift. You're never alone out there. We've always got your back.

Your tier determines your rate

Start at any tier based on your current credentials. Move up as you add certifications — each tier unlocks higher rates and more clinical work.

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Tier 1 — Companion Aide

CPR/First Aid certified · Background check · No CNA required
CompanionshipErrandsLight mobilityGreat starting point
$18–22per hour
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Tier 2 — Certified Caregiver

CNA certified · Verified via Texas TULIP portal · CPR/First Aid · Background check
All Tier 1Medication remindersMobility assistADLsPost-surgery support
$22–26per hour

Tier 3 — Clinical Caregiver

CNA + specialty cert (Dementia Care or Wound Care) · Background check
All Tier 2Memory careDementia activitiesVitals trackingAdd-on income
$28–35per hour
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Tier 4 — Licensed Nurse

RN or LPN · Verified via Texas Board of Nursing · Background check
All Tier 3Wound careMedication adminCatheter careClinical documentation
$45–75per hour
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Tier 5 — Nurse Practitioner

NP license · Verified via Texas Medical Board · Background check
All Tier 4Diagnose & prescribeCare plan creationFamily educationHighest rates
$80–120per hour

Hear from Dallas caregivers

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Dorothy M.
Tier 2 · CNA · Plano, TX · 3 years on Candle Care

"I was working for a staffing agency that took 40% of every shift. With Candle Care I keep almost everything I earn. I work 20 shifts a month on my own terms and make more than I ever did before."

134
Reviews
4.9★
Rating
$1,760
Avg/month
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Rosa L., RN
Tier 4 · RN · Frisco, TX · 2 years on Candle Care

"As a nurse I wanted flexibility I couldn't get at a hospital. Candle Care lets me do what I love — real one-on-one patient care — on a schedule that works for my family. The payouts are faster than any employer I've had."

211
Reviews
5.0★
Rating
$4,200
Avg/month
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James T.
Tier 3 · CNA + Dementia Cert · McKinney, TX

"I became a caregiver after taking care of my own grandparents. Candle Care gave me the platform to do it professionally. The agency overflow shifts are a game changer — extra income on days I want to work more."

98
Reviews
4.8★
Rating
$2,400
Avg/month

5 steps to your first booking

1
Apply online
5-minute application · No cost
2
Background check
We cover the ~$30 cost · 24–72 hrs
3
Credential verify
State databases · Free · Automatic
4
Onboarding call
15 minutes · Set up Stripe payout
5
Go live
Start earning · First booking within days
Apply to Join Candle Care →

Free to apply · We cover the background check · 48-hour decision