Caregiver jobs in the Philippines, with no placement fee

No placement fee: what the law says

RA 11965 covers caregivers working in private homes, care facilities and other residential settings, whether hired directly or through a public employment office or a private agency (Section 4). Licensed agencies must "ensure that the caregivers are not charged or levied any recruitment or placement fees whatsoever" (Section 23).

If you work in a home as a kasambahay rather than as a certified caregiver, Batas Kasambahay also protects you: no agency or third party may charge you a recruitment or finder's fee (RA 10361, Section 13).

Who counts as a caregiver under the law

RA 11965 (Section 3) defines a caregiver as a person at least 18 years old who is either:

• a licensed health care professional who has listed with DOLE as a caregiver, or
• assessed and certified by TESDA, as a graduate of a caregiving qualification, a graduate of an allied health course, or an experienced practitioner who passed a competency or portfolio assessment.

No certificate yet? Ask TESDA about caregiving training and assessment near you. In the meantime you can look for household work under the kasambahay rules: see stay-in yaya and kasambahay jobs.

Your rights as a caregiver

• A signed, notarized contract, with a copy for you (Section 5)
• At least the prevailing minimum wage for non-agricultural workers in the private sector in your region (Section 9; DOLE Department Order No. 254, series of 2025, Rule IV, Section 1(b))
• Overtime pay of at least 25% on top of your hourly wage for work beyond 8 hours a day, and a night shift differential of at least 10% for work between 10 PM and 6 AM (Section 8; DO 254, Rule IV, Section 1(a))
• Pay every two weeks or twice a month, never more than 16 days apart, with a pay slip (Sections 10 and 12)
• 13th-month pay after at least one month of service (Section 11)
• At least 5 days of paid leave after one year (Section 13)
• SSS, PhilHealth and Pag-IBIG from your first day of work (Section 14)
• For live-in work: at least three adequate meals a day and humane sleeping conditions that respect your privacy (Section 16)

If you want to resign before the contract ends, the law asks for written notice to the employer at least one month in advance (Section 18).

Anything RA 11965 does not cover falls back on the Labor Code: Section 27 says the Labor Code's provisions "shall be suppletorily applied to this Act".

How much do caregivers earn in the Philippines?

Indeed reports an average of ₱22,283 a month for caregivers in the Philippines, from 103 salaries, last updated 27 October 2026. It covers caregiver jobs in general, not only jobs in private homes. Your actual pay depends on the job, the hours and your experience, and it can't legally be below the prevailing regional minimum wage for non-agricultural private-sector workers.

On Pinoyaya you set your own rate on your profile, and you see the pay for each job before you apply.

Papers employers may ask for

Under RA 11965 (Section 6), an employer may ask for your TESDA National Certificate, a caregiver training certificate, a medical or health certificate, an NBI or police clearance, and a barangay clearance. If this is your first job, you can get the medical certificate and the NBI or police clearance free under the First Time Jobseekers Assistance Act (RA 11261). Laboratory tests for the medical certificate are not free.

Caregiver jobs abroad

Pinoyaya is for jobs in the Philippines. If you are looking at a job abroad, check the agency with the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) before you pay or sign anything.

Stay safe when you start

• Chat in the app first, then meet the family in a public place.
• Ask about the client's condition, medicines and night care before you agree, so you know what the job really is.
• Tell someone you trust the family's name and address.
• Keep your own phone and original documents.
• For work concerns, DOLE's hotline 1349 is free and open 24/7.

Common questions

Do caregivers have to pay a placement fee in the Philippines?

No. The Caregivers' Welfare Act (RA 11965, Section 23) requires licensed agencies to make sure caregivers are not charged any recruitment or placement fees. On Pinoyaya, caregivers join and apply free, with no commission.

How much is a caregiver's salary in the Philippines?

Indeed reports an average of ₱22,283 a month for caregivers in the Philippines, based on 103 salaries (updated 27 October 2026). By law, a caregiver's pay cannot be below the prevailing regional minimum wage for non-agricultural private-sector workers.

Do I need a TESDA certificate to work as a caregiver?

To be a caregiver under RA 11965, you must be at least 18 and either assessed and certified by TESDA or a licensed health professional listed with DOLE. Employers may also ask for your TESDA National Certificate before signing a contract.

Are caregivers entitled to overtime pay?

Yes. RA 11965 (Section 8) gives caregivers overtime pay for work beyond 8 hours a day and a night shift differential. DOLE's implementing rules (Department Order No. 254, series of 2025) set overtime at least 25% on top of the hourly wage, and the night shift differential at least 10% for work between 10 PM and 6 AM.

How much notice do I give to resign as a caregiver?

Under RA 11965 (Section 18), a caregiver may end the contract by giving the employer written notice at least one month in advance.

Can I find stay-in caregiver jobs on Pinoyaya?

Yes. Families post caregiver jobs, live-in or live-out, and you see the family, the city and the pay before you apply. Joining and applying are free.

Sources

Checked on 1 Nov 2026. Laws and wage orders change: confirm current figures with the official source before you rely on them.

• Republic Act No. 11965 (Caregivers' Welfare Act, 2023), full text: LawPhil
• DOLE Department Order No. 254, series of 2025: Implementing Rules of RA 11965 (signed 21 May 2025): Department of Labor and Employment
• Republic Act No. 10361 (Batas Kasambahay / Domestic Workers Act), full text: LawPhil
• Republic Act No. 11261 (First Time Jobseekers Assistance Act): LawPhil
• Indeed Philippines: Caregiver salaries: average ₱22,283 a month, 103 salaries reported, updated 27 October 2026
• TESDA (Technical Education and Skills Development Authority)
• Department of Migrant Workers (DMW)
• GMA News (23 May 2024): DOLE Hotline 1349 is a free 24/7 call center for labour concerns

This guide is for general information only. It is not legal advice. For your specific situation, ask DOLE (hotline 1349) or a Philippine labour lawyer.