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Unit Care Technician

Santa Barbara, CA · On-site

$23.62 - $34.83/hr

Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital seeks a Unit Care Technician for their Surgery department responsible for rendering direct and indirect patient care under direction of appropriate licensed personnel.

Cottage Health

Patient Care Tech I

Santa Barbara, CA · On-site

$21.84 - $31.60/hr

Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital seeks a Patient Care Tech I for its Pulmonary and Renal department. This position is responsible for rendering direct and indirect patient care under the direction of ...

Cottage Health

Unit Care Technician

Santa Barbara, CA · On-site

$23.62 - $34.83/hr

Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital seeks a Unit Care Technician for their Nursing Resource Unit department responsible for rendering direct and indirect patient care under direction of appropriate ...

Cottage Health

Patient Care Tech I

Santa Barbara, CA · On-site

$21.84 - $31.60/hr

Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital seeks a Patient Care Tech I for their Surgery department responsible for rendering direct and indirect patient care under direction of appropriate licensed personnel.

Cottage Health

Patient Care Tech I

Santa Barbara, CA · On-site

$21.84 - $31.60/hr

Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital seeks a Patient Care Tech I for their Nursing Resource Unit department responsible for rendering direct and indirect patient care under direction of appropriate ...

Cottage Health

Patient Care Tech I

Santa Barbara, CA · On-site

$21.84 - $31.60/hr

Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital seeks a Patient Care Tech I for their Computed Tomography department responsible for rendering direct and indirect patient care under direction of appropriate licensed ...

Cottage Health

Registered Nurse (PACU)

Santa Barbara, CA · On-site

$56.32 - $84.48/hr

Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital seeks a Registered Nurse (RN) for their PACU. Qualifications * California RN license * ACLS, BLS and PALS from the American Heart Association. * Background in critical ...

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How much do cottage care jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for cottage care in the United States is $27.02, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $33.65 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Cottage Care cleaner?

To thrive as a Cottage Care cleaner, you need attention to detail, time management, physical stamina, and often a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with common cleaning tools, eco-friendly products, and basic scheduling or tracking systems is helpful. Strong customer service, reliability, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team are important soft skills. These abilities ensure high-quality cleaning, customer satisfaction, and efficient, safe service delivery in residential environments.

What is cottage care?

Cottage care refers to the maintenance, cleaning, and management of cottages or vacation homes. This service typically includes tasks such as housekeeping, lawn care, minor repairs, and ensuring the property is ready for guests or owners. Cottage care providers may also handle tasks like opening and closing seasonal homes, checking for damages, and restocking supplies. The goal is to keep cottages in good condition, especially when owners are not present. Cottage care is popular in areas with many vacation properties or rental cottages.

What is the difference between Cottage Care vs Home Health Aide?

AspectCottage CareHome Health Aide
CertificationsTypically requires caregiver or home health certificationsRequires HHA certification or CNA license
Work EnvironmentAssists clients in private homes or cottagesWorks mainly in clients' homes or healthcare facilities
Employer & IndustryHome care agencies, private clientsHospitals, home health agencies, private clients

Both Cottage Care providers and Home Health Aides deliver in-home support, but Cottage Care often emphasizes companionship and non-medical assistance in a home or cottage setting, while Home Health Aides provide more medical and personal care services. The certifications overlap, but the scope of work and work environment differ slightly, making each role suited to different client needs.

What are some common challenges faced by Cottage Care professionals and how can they be managed?

Cottage Care professionals often encounter challenges such as varying client expectations, managing time effectively across multiple properties, and adapting to different cleaning standards. Building strong communication skills is essential for clarifying service details and setting realistic expectations with clients. Additionally, staying organized through scheduling tools and checklists can help manage workloads efficiently, while ongoing training in new cleaning techniques ensures high-quality results. Working closely with team members also fosters a supportive environment and helps in sharing best practices.
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Infographic showing various Cottage Care job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 70% Full Time, 21% Part Time, and 7% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $56,192 per year, or $27 per hour.

Cottage Parents Broyhill Home

Baptist Children's Homes of NC, Inc.

Clyde, NC

$32K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 10 days ago

Job description

Turn your calling into a career at Baptist Children's Homes of NC!
OUR MISSION: Sharing hope... changing lives.
OUR VISION: To provide the highest quality of Christian services to children, adults, and families in a caring culture of measurable excellence.
FOUNDED: November 11, 1885 by John Mills in Thomasville, North Carolina.
WHERE WE SERVE: We serve all 100 North Carolina counties and operate locations in 30 communities throughout North Carolina, South Carolina and Guatemala.

We're seeking Christian, mission-minded, married couples to serve as Cottage Parents at our Broyhill Home location in Clyde, NC .
BCH offers each Cottage Parent a $750.00 signing bonus subject to hiring. (These funds will be scheduled to be paid in combination with the employee's first pay period earnings.)
Job Title: Cottage Parents
Location: Clyde, NC
Apply: bchcareers.org
Starting Pay: $32,000/yr + $250/mo housing supplement
SUMMARY
The Cottage Parent position is salaried, exempt. Baptist Children's Homes of NC, Inc. provides cottage homes where professionally-trained parents care for children in a Christian, family environment. A nonprofit organization, BCH is nationally-accredited and uses Children and Residential Experiences: CARE, a trauma-informed model to help boys and girls find healing. The Core principles of this model are: Trauma Informed, Relationship Based, Family Involved, Ecologically Oriented, Developmentally Focused and Competence Centered. The Cottage Parent must demonstrate the agency's purpose, philosophy, policies and procedures. The Cottage Parent works as a team member and oversees the daily activities and needs of the children in care. These activities relate to supervising and maintaining individual and group relationships at the assigned areas. Cottage Parents work 2 weeks on duty / 2 weeks off.
QUALIFICATIONS:
* Minimum of 25 years of age.
* High School diploma or equivalent.
* Experience as a residential Cottage Parent and/or demonstrate the ability and motivation to learn and practice basic child care skills.
* Valid drivers license and be able to operate an agency vehicle to transport children.
* Must have the capability to manage, plan, organize, implement, monitor and maintain agency programs as well as adhere to accreditation standards and N.C. licensing requirements.
* Meets the general qualifications for employment as outlined in the agency's personnel policies.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Daily Responsibilities:
* Provides supervision, both on an individual and group basis, to assigned children in care.
* Provides Christian Role Model and spiritual guidance and a Christian environment to include Daily Devotions and regular church attendance.
* Provides daily care to meet the needs of the children.
* Prepares and provides well balanced meals as outlined by the agency's menus and daily nutritional requirements.
* Establishes structure in the cottages that enables the children to learn responsibilities, self-regulation and to become functioning members of the cottage.
* Generates an atmosphere which helps the child feel accepted and respected as a group member.
* Provides encouragement and participation in school activities, assistance with homework, and educational planning and contact with teachers.
* Encourages children to plan, set and achieve personal goals and provides positive direction for children in care.
* Works within the guidelines of the clothing program, supervises appropriate clothing, evaluates clothing needs and purchases clothing as approved by supervisor.
* Participates in evaluation process of children in care by working with Case Manager/Clinician and Regional/Area Director.
* Assumes responsibility for purchasing/requisitioning materials and supplies needed to run the cottage.
* Maintains a safe home environment including instructing group in safety, fire prevention, fire drills and evacuation plans.
* Plans events for children, including informal play time, special events and group activities.
* Complies with safety in accordance with OSHA, food program, accreditation standards and N.C. licensing requirements.
* Provides transportation for children to events, including but not limited to school, work, church, and medical appointments.
Discipline:
* Participates with the team in developing and carrying out strategies which promote learning and movement toward self-discipline and value change by incorporating the (TCI) Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Model and the Care Model.
* Utilizes the techniques of discipline to provide positive direction with self regulation to children.
Family Work:
* Demonstrates a working knowledge of the dynamics of family crisis.
* Accepts and works within the general philosophy and structure of the agency in meeting the needs of the family by accepting the parent as a worthy person and by promoting parent-child relationships.
Professionalism/Teamwork:
* Represents the agency to various individuals, groups, and public in a professional manner.
* Maintains professional standards as set by the agency.
* Have the commitment and the capacity to build and to maintain individual and group relationships with the various teams within the family services area.
* Respects the rights of the total team and keeps other team members informed of any changes in the cottage.
* Works under the supervision of the assigned supervisor.
* Respects the cultural and socioeconomic diversity of staff members and children in care and strives to create a positive relationship within BCH.
* Participates in the agency's Performance Quality Improvement (PQI) program as needed.
Record Keeping:
* Keeps Case Manager/Clinician and Regional/Area Director informed of any incidents regarding children in care.
* Provides continuous monitoring of children in care, and maintains records
Knowledge/Training:
* Continually increases knowledge and skills by taking steps necessary to stay in touch with current trends in the field of residential child care and programs for children and families.
* Has a body of knowledge and skills necessary to carry out the responsibilities of the position.
* Participates in all required in-service training.
Policies and Procedures:
* Maintain all handbooks and support materials.
* Ensure all incidents are properly recorded.
EQUIPMENT:
Ability to work with Microsoft applications. Able to operate standard kitchen equipment. Must be able to drive a 15 passenger van and get in and out of the van unassisted.
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to read, write and complete necessary documentation. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from supervisors, parents, teachers, counselors and team members and others within the scope of Child Care.
CONTACT WITH OTHERS:
Regular contact with colleagues in all departments, as well as with outside individuals and groups; should represent Baptist Children's Homes of NC, Inc. in a positive manner. Contacts outside of the agency where proper handling of situations is of utmost importance as the agency's image could be affected.
MENTAL / VISUAL / AUDITORY DEMAND:
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form and ability to draw conclusions.
CONFIDENTIAL DATA:
Complies with agency policies and procedures concerning confidentiality and HIPPA regulations involving all aspects of client information, which include day to day care of the children, case records, family information, medical information, psychological services, etc which if disclosed, would have adverse internal and/or external effect, and could result in termination of employment.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Cottage Parent to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of the job While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to drive and get in and out of a 15 passenger van unassisted, walk up and down stairs, sit, stand, reach, talk and/or hear, and lift up to 50 lbs.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee would encounter in any home environment while performing the essential functions of this job. Duties required are performed in a group home setting, The Cottage Parent is required to live on the premises of Baptist Children's Homes of NC, Inc., and to be available 24 hours a day while on duty.

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