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60 caregivers are listed in Los Altos, CA
The average rate is $28/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby caregivers is 6 years
Caregivers in Los Altos, CA
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Lawrence. I have 2 years of caregiving experience, one year in a home care setting and one year in a skilled nursing facility. I have many years of unofficial experience helping care for my father in law who has dementia.
I can assist with lifting, transfer, dressing, feeding, errands, doctors appointments and...
Lawrence can also help with: Dementia, companionship, personal care, mobility assistance, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Lawrence cared for my elderly Dad who had Parkinson's disease until Dad passed away two weeks ago. Lawrence is absolutely the best caregiver that we have ever worked with. He cared for my Dad as gently as I did. He anticipated my Dad's needs and attended to them....
Annie S.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have recently become available for live-in caregiving on a short - or long-term basis.
Very versatile, caring, flexible about duties including cooking, running errands, light housekeeping, providing companionship, pet care. I am of Polynesian descent, so rest assured, caregiving comes from the heart, and your loved one will...
Kathleen can also help with: Dementia, respite care, personal care, live-in home care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
I have been working as a caregiver for 6 years, mostly worked with dementia and Alzheimer's patients. I have experience from morning to night routines, have done live-in cases a couple times. currently working in a facility as a medication aide , when needed I do care. I enjoy keeping your loved ones company, and engaged, I try...
Jacqueline can also help with: Personal care, hospice services, dementia
Strong people skills both verbal and written
Have managed large group of people in a technical environment requiring empathy and leadership. Senior caregiver available.
Robert can also help with: Errands, transportation, companionship, personal care, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Fakatoumafi T.
Los Altos, CA
$10-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced caregiver 10+ years. I do my very best to be as dependable, reliable, compassionate and caring as I can be. I try to evaluate an individual's needs and create a care plan just for them. I can help with meal plans, doctors appointments, medications, transportation and chores around the house.
Uaniva V.
Los Altos, CA
$18-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have a varied background in providing exceptional individual care to people of all ages and any health conditions with 10+ years of extensive experience in elderly care. My professional and strong caregiving background has enriched me with skills and strong expertise in assisting clients with Meal Preparations, Feeding,...
Uaniva can also help with: Companionship, dementia, live-in home care, hospice services, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
Mereoni T.
Los Altos, CA
$30-44/hr • 10 yrs exp
To Care For Those Who Once Cared For Us Is One Of The Highest Honors
I am a passionate and a very experienced caregiver . I have been doing this for the past decade . I drive and own a car I am reliable trustworthy kind fun and I am very good at what I do
Mereoni can also help with: Companionship, hospice services, live-in home care, errands, light cleaning, home modification & more
Juliet E.
Los Altos, CA
$30-40/hr • 2 yrs exp
2 years. I enjoy companion elders. I enjoy helping elders to do their ordinary life in their homes because I know they are happier in their homes than in nursery homes. I enjoy taking elders to shopping, grocery, and dor appointments. One day all of us will be seniors and really old. How we would like a caregiver to behave...
Aziza B.
Los Altos, CA
$63/hr • 10 yrs exp
I had worked in rehabilitation center over 8 years. I am skilled working with post-operation and recovery patients. I also Certified nursing assistant and Have BLS with American Heart Association. I worked as CNA for over 15 years . I am still working as caregiver and because I love helping seniors. I am caring and compassionate...
Aziza can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, personal care, specialized care, companionship, mobility assistance & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
(3)
I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Personal Care. About my self-
I am honest, trustworthy, patient and a lovely person. I have been in the fields of care-giving for the last 10 years. I am certified with the state of California as a caregiver, I am passionate about being a caregiver and I...
Sera can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, light cleaning, errands, meal prep, live-in home care & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"My mother-in-law had dementia and her physician referred us to Sara to help with her care. Over a 5 year period Sara would come and dress mom and usually take her to her home. Her gentle manner and steady presence worked so well with mom. She was a "God send" for...
Morrie S.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Caregiver with over 25 years of experience in geriatric care within homes and assisted living environments.
Vea can also help with: Personal care, live-in home care, dementia
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Vea is a wonderful caregiver. Competent, efficient, neat, and caring. She helped to make the last seven months of my mom's life filled with love and support. I will be eternally grateful!"
Donna S.
3.9
(8)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
I used to work for San Mateo Medical Center as a Emergency Technician, Psychiatric Ward Nursing Support, CNA, and also worked for Mills-Peninsula Hospital San Mateo & Burlingame.. Work in home caregiver for 15yrs. Skilled Nursing facility, Assisted living community.. And also work for care giving agency for 15yrs.
Meigs can also help with: Respite care, hospice services, dementia, personal care, live-in home care
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Meigs was helping me out. I'm a 73 year old male and she had to help me take a shower, helped me get dressed and undressed for the shower, ran errand for me and drove me to all my medical appointments.
She was kind and thoughtful and allowed me to have my...
Stephen B.
5.0
(1)
Been working as a caregiver since 1012 administrator license-. hardworking and dedicated to my professions
Noralyn can also help with: Dementia, companionship, personal care, hospice services, transportation
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
5.0
"Noralyn is receptive and observant, and serves with care. Always arrives on time and has good rapport with people she works with. She acts professionally and has a lot of experience."
Angela F.
3.9
(7)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm a sweet, loving, trustworthy, hardworking and loyal, 15years experience professional caregiver.
I'm originally from the Fiji islands and we have a special gift to care for our elderly without any special training but pure love and care to help them through their last days.
Lots of different things I learned through 15years...
Juhne can also help with: Hospice services, respite care, personal care, live-in home care, home modification, dementia & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
Wound Care
5.0
"Ms Juhne is a an honest individual who demonstrates genuine care when it comes to dealing with people. She has flair in everything she does and truly brings joy to those she interacts with. She has a loving personality and also very hard working, which would be a...
Lia C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been a senior care provider for the last 11 years. I am patient, dependable and enjoy working with seniors. I have experience in meal prep, medication prep and reminder, personal hygiene, and whatever duties may be needed. I have references available upon request. I provide hourly, over night and live in care.
Gladys can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, live-in home care
5.0
"Gladys was amazing with our mother, kind, caring, attentive. I always felt like she went above and beyond to make her life more comfortable and to help her to stay strong and enjoy the days that Gladys was there. We have engaged multiple caregivers over the last...
Christine P.
5.0
(2)
Experienced and dedicated Caregiver with over 15 years of providing exceptional care to individuals in need. I am passionate about helping others and have a strong commitment to ensuring their well-being. With a strong work ethic and a caring personality, I am confident in my ability to provide top-notch care and support to...
Carlos can also help with: Companionship, hospice services, light cleaning, dementia, live-in home care, errands & more
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Carlos is one of the most patient, trustworthy and compassionate individuals I've ever meet. He took care of my uncle 24/7/365 for 10 years. He got my uncle to stop smoking, drinking and eat better so that he lived 7-9 years longer than we anticipated."
Brian T.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My first experience in working with the Senior population was caring for my mother in 2014. She had Dementia and that experience made me realize that my calling was to work with Seniors. Since then I have worked for Senior Helpers and In Home Supportive Services through San Mateo County I have worked with seniors who have...
Helen can also help with: Dementia, home modification
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Helen has been hired to care for my husband 6 mornings a week. She goes to my husband's memory care facility and keeps him company, makes sure he has been changed and clean. She gets help to get him changed and she walks with him to make sure he doesn't fall. She...
Linda S.
4.6
(11)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have 15 plus yrs of experience working with senior people very reliable, dependable, a hardworking person , I'm committed to my job this is one of my goals, a loving and caring person My priority is to love and give clients the best care that I can offer I have worked with various clients with different medical conditions like...
Longo can also help with: Home modification, errands, hospice services, dementia, light cleaning, companionship & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"My fiancée had a stroke a couple of months back and I was so down looking for a caregiver than I went on care.com and found Longo and hired her to take care of of my love ones. Longo is trustworthy and reliable she also have a network of caregivers which is a big...
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Bhola D.
San Jose, CA
$48/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.7
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a patient and hard-working person with years of care giving experience in home care and nursing homes with over 10 years experience in helping patients with different health issues ranging from dementia and activities of daily living (ADL'S).
I have worked in several facilities in the past 10 years in Australia and the...
Bhola can also help with: Dementia, personal care
4.0
"Bhola was hired to care for my 82 yr old father who has late stage Parkinson's. He is a very kind, attentive care giver, staying on top of the little things like making sure my dad is always drinking enough water. He is dependable and does a great job care-giving."
Sarah O.
5.0
(1)
As a Licensed Nurse, I've worked for a Home Health Agency for 10+ years, providing care to clients ranging from children through seniors. I worked in a Skilled Nursing Home for 2 years prior to that. I'm easy going and love the personal one on one care in the home setting. I' like to find part-time recurring or as needed jobs to...
Mary can also help with: Errands, hospice services, light cleaning, meal prep, dementia, live-in home care & more
5.0
"Mary is a very dependable, caring, and professional care giver"
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Recent caregiver reviews in Los Altos, CA
Lawrence O.
5.0
Lawrence cared for my elderly Dad who had Parkinson's disease until Dad passed away two weeks ago. Lawrence is absolutely the best caregiver that we have ever worked with. He cared for my Dad as gently as I did. He anticipated my Dad's needs and attended to them. When Dad entered hospice, Lawrence's...
- Annie S.
Sera B.
5.0
Hello, My name is Annie L and Sera was my mother's caregiver for approximately 11 years, from 1996 until 2007 when my mother passed away. My mother needed help with most everything for the 12 1/2 years she lived with me due to a stroke as well as depression and anxiety. Sera was always loving and...
- Annie L.
Vea S.
5.0
Excellent skills and extremely pleasant
- mark S.
Meigs C.
4.0
Meigs was very knowledgeable and asked good questions. I wanted to hire her but she did not follow through with the required TB test and other requirements for working privately in a memory care facility. I think she would have been very good caregiver. Just no follow through after accepting the...
- Linda S.
Noralyn P.
5.0
Noralyn is receptive and observant, and serves with care. Always arrives on time and has good rapport with people she works with. She acts professionally and has a lot of experience.
- Angela F.
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FAQs for finding caregivers in Los Altos, CA
What caregiver services can I find near me in Los Altos, CA?
Most private senior caregiver services in Los Altos, CA will offer companionship, safety supervision, and assistance with daily activities in the comfort of the person's home. Caregivers can help seniors to move safely around their home, provide social and emotional support, assist with different degrees of personal care (bathing, dressing, or feeding), and help with meal preparations or light housekeeping. They can also help your loved one with medication reminders, and some can even drive them to any errand or doctor appointments around Los Altos.
How much does it cost to hire a caregiver in Los Altos, CA in 2024?
The average rate for hiring a caregiver in Los Altos, CA on Care.com as of May, 2024 is $28.78 per hour. This cost may fluctuate depending on the type of assistance needed by your senior loved one and the caregiver's experience and certifications.
How do I find private caregivers near me in Los Altos, CA?
There are currently 9 caregivers in Los Altos, CA on Care.com. You can filter and sort caregivers by distance from Los Altos, CA or zip code, although you can expand the radius of your search if you'd like to increase your options. From there, compare candidates by reading about their experience working with seniors, the type of caregiving services they provide, and their hourly rate. Be sure to run background checks and check references from other families in Los Altos before making a hiring decision.
Are private caregivers near me in Los Altos, CA background checked?
Yes, caregivers near you in Los Altos, CA on Care.com are asked to complete an annual background check called a CareCheck. Senior caregivers who complete this background check will have a badge on their profile displaying the date it was run. While CareCheck is a good start, we strongly recommend that you follow some additional steps for hiring a caregiver for seniors safely, which include interviewing candidates, checking references, and running your own background check. Visit our Safety Center to learn more.