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60 caregivers are listed in Los Gatos, CA
The average rate is $22/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby caregivers is 6 years
Caregivers in Los Gatos, CA
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I love helping people. I've been a caregiver for 7+ years and have cared for over a dozen families. I have an upbeat, positive attitude; I'm patient, compassionate and non-judgmental; responsible, reliable, respectful, trustworthy; calm, helpful, friendly, and funny. Help w/ bathing, dressing. medication management: organizing...
Sandra can also help with: Home modification, personal care, dementia, respite care
5.0
"Sandra helps me with meal prep, either takes me to the store or brings food from the store to me, helps me with showering and takes me on errands. She's very flexible with her time, I like her a lot, she just a nice person and very dependable."
Sanford C.
Mary Anne C.
San Jose, CA
$30-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
I Love Supporting Seniors In Feeling Honored And Cared For.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I cared for my father for many years as he was managing dementia, helping him to maintain a positive outlook, modified his lifelong interests and passions as well as his physical and cognitive health, including meal prep, bathing, exercise for vitality and balance maintenance, and helping him to reminisce while I wrote a simple...
Mary Anne can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, respite care, live-in home care, personal care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Mary Anne is a thoughtful, compassionate, and caring person whose care for our now deceased father I observed firsthand. When he resisted showering, she overcame that resistance by making a game of it. When he suffered mild hallucinations, she handled the...
Steve C.
4.7
(12)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Care-giving has become my calling, mission, and purpose, having taken care of an elderly family member for more than 12 years, offering household, physical, administrative, mental, and emotional support. I managed all aspects of her care as well as anything that was needed for the household to function smoothly (because all her...
George can also help with: Personal care, respite care, live-in home care, dementia, home modification
5.0
"I was traveling to San Jose for a 1 week trip for a Power Soccer Camp I was running. My wife is my usual caregiver but because of a work conflict she was unable to travel with me. I had never hired a caregiver before and was unsure of what to expect. A friend...
Steve E.
Ashraf Z.
Campbell, CA
$27/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(9)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a very reliable, patient, and creative person who has approximately 10 years of experience caring for elderly people. With me, your loved one will receive appropriate care, and I'm willing to do additional other tasks if requested. Personally, I'm an organizer, planner, and multitasker, so minimum supervision is...
Ashraf can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, live-in home care, hospice services, dementia, errands & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Ashraf was so caring and gentle with my father in law who was very sick. He is very pleasant and knowledgeable about senior care. I liked that he was very punctual and organized. Her was so respectful of our culture and very polite. I would recommended him very...
Sue D.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I began care giving by assisting my brother-in-law after he began hospice care for his cancer diagnosis for 4 years. When I came to the United States, I started working for a 73-year-old male with Spinocerebella Ataxia for 4 months. When he passed away, I decided to go to school and I took training to get my CNA and got...
Rodolfo can also help with: Personal care, hospice services, dementia, live-in home care, respite care
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Rodolfo is very attentive and caring. He has helped in so many different ways - not only caring for our mom but also companionship, transportation, help around the house and keeping her mind active. Very grateful for him."
Nina C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been natural caregiver for more than half of my life, as I've been involved in regular care for my nephew with spastic quadriplegia for 14 years. Additionally, I have helped care for my father for over 7 years, who suffered from a severe stroke in 2011. Their journeys have taught me a lot about the ongoing need for a...
Darren can also help with: Respite care, personal care
5.0
"Darren was a tremendous help in caring for my 40-year old husband before, during and after rotator cuff surgery. I work full-time, am pregnant and also have a two year old and was not able to provide the round-the-clock care my husband needed immediately following...
Ellen M.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been a Pastor's wife since 1988. I was a Registered Nurse and a Psychiatric nurse before coming to the States in Dec 1996, for missionary work. I have done part-time caregiving for several Dementia, Alzheimers, and Parkinsons clients for 25 years, including pastoral care of seniors in all of our churches. Nursing and...
Bridgitte can also help with: Dementia, errands, meal prep, companionship, hospice services, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Wound Care
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Bridgett is extremely reliable, organized, and caring. She cared for my now 94 year old mom for 1 year, until just recently when my mom moved into Assisted Living."
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My interests is to work with elders who needs my help and who ever needs my assistance. I have worked as a caregiver for many years to be exact 8 plus years, and I have enjoyed every part of my experience. caregiving is a very rewarding and heart warming job and I love making people happy and put a smile in their face. in the...
Hanan can also help with: Respite care, dementia, hospice services, personal care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"She was great while taking care of my mom. Unfortunately my mom moved with my sister to San Diego and we had to let go of Hanan. If we could we would have loved to take Hanan with us, it was wasn't possible. But great hard working person. you hire her you will...
Hector G.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been a caregiver for 9 years now, and the patients whom I had the pleasure of working with, I've helped with their daily living needs that ranges from getting up from bed, personal hygiene. Some meal prep and cleanup, exercise routine, medication administration, laundry and housecleaning.
I was able to take workshops...
Jazmin can also help with: Errands, mobility assistance, light cleaning, companionship, dementia, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
5.0
"If you hire Jazmin you have hit the jackpot! I am saying that because she worked for us through all stages of my husband's Parkinson's disease including Hospice. Jazmin is a superior care giver! She brought joy to our whole household with her positive attitude...
Cathy M.
5.0
(2)
Hi! I have been taking care of people pretty much my whole life. I ran my own home daycare for infants and children for 11 years and have been caring for the elderly for over 30. I am a Certified Dementia Practitioner, with over 20 years of experience caring for people with Alzheimer's Disease/Dementia. I have held many training...
Laurie can also help with: Companionship, meal prep, hospice services, light cleaning, dementia, errands & more
Skills:
CPR
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Laurie will treat her clients like her family. She is a dedicated, committed employee. She has been doing different jobs in health care for 20 years. A company or client/family will be very lucky to have her as a caregiver!"
Kathy B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've been working as a caregiver for 7 years now. I provided companionship, meal preparation, medication reminder, light housekeeping, transferring, incontinence care, errands, bathing. I have experienced working patient with dementia, Alzheimers and helping with ADL . I love my job because I could help the Elders on their...
Anacita can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, errands, meal prep, companionship, mobility assistance & more
5.0
"Anacita is kind, caring, gentle and thoroughly professional. Punctual and reliable, she handled the challenges of Lewy Body dementia with aplomb."
Gloria P.
Fitih N.
San Jose, CA
$28-40/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I'd describe my personality as compassionate, prese and friendly
I like caring for seniors because Seniors are extremely vulnerable and require special attention
I'm looking for a job that I'm very passionate about being a caregiver.
I started caring for seniors when 2017
In my spare time, I like to read books, watch...
Fitih can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, hospice services, home modification, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Fitih is super caring and always on time. She is willing to work beyond what is asked. She is a wonderful caregiver, dependable, trustworthy, and tidy. She took care of my grandmother for three years and did an incredible job. I would hire her again."
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
My journey started when my mother was stricken with a stroke that left her paralyzed on her left side, had swallowing issues, COPD and Aphasia. I cared for her for 2 years up until her death. I then cared for a lady for 3 years. She was unable to walk due to never recovering from Knee Replacement and she also suffered from...
Claire can also help with: Personal care, mobility assistance, hospice services, companionship, dementia, meal prep & more
5.0
"Claire was compassionate, kind and caring. She was knowledgeable and respectful of our entire family. We are grateful for the care that Claire provided to all of us as we strove to provide my father with the best care. Claire was a godsend."
Beth L.
Felane N.
Sunnyvale, CA
$50/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
This is Felane and I have a 6 years experience in care giving. I'm very passionate in taking care of my clients and I treat them as my family. I showed love & care all the time like how I care my parents. I give them extra attention. I followed what direction I need to do specially in giving medication etc. My specific time to...
Felane can also help with: Personal care, dementia
5.0
"She's really great we're very happy with her I highly recommend"
Neil J.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Don't let my age fool you. Although I am semi-retired, I am strong, energetic and in good health. I have been trained as a CNA both in Washington and California. I have excellent local references and have always had good relationships with my clients. My work includes personal care, grooming, bathing, light housework, preparing...
Valerie can also help with: Personal care, respite care, dementia, hospice services
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Valerie is fabulous! I've known her for over 30 years and highly recommend her.
Valerie helped take care of my Mother as she became more fragile and was a lifesaver helping me understand the process and levels of care needed for an aging parent.
I've also...
Meredith D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have devoted for many years to my grandmother who God rest her sole lived to be 104! I cooked for her, took her to the doctor for her necessities and prescriptions. We went for many walks to the park in her wheelchair and I listened for many hour to her wonderful stories even though I have heard them all before.
I have always...
Theresa can also help with: Light cleaning, visiting nurse, meal prep, errands, transportation, personal care & more
5.0
"Theresa hit the ball out of the park. She was punctual, has an upbeat positive attitude, she is hard working, and takes initiative and responsibility. Most importantly, she takes her job seriously as a caregiver. She understands that she is there to give you a...
Katrina C.
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: Meal prep, hospice services, dementia, errands, light cleaning, live-in home care & more
5.0
"Mary is a very dependable, caring, and professional care giver"
Care member
Melanie M.
San Jose, CA
$30/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
You can call me Melanie, I am 45 years, old married. have 3 years on and off experience as caregiver to senior adults here in the bay area. I am REGISTERED NURSE by profession from the Philippines but not yet in CA., as I haven't passed my RN-exam here in the US. I worked 5 years in the Philippines and 11 years in a hospital in...
Melanie can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, hospice services, meal prep, live-in home care, companionship & more
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
5.0
"Lanie was excellent with my Mom and dealt with her condition like a pro. She is warm, sweet, knowledgable and we considered her a member of the family. I recommend Lanie to anyone looking for top care for a loved one. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
I love to work with seniors.
I grew up very close to my grandmother which is one of the reasons why I have a passion for senior caregiving.
In the past 10 years, I have been working with seniors.
I'm patient, honest, friendly, caring, loving and passionate.
Over time my clients would become family and I'm looking forward to...
Loata can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, personal care
5.0
"She took care of my mom with love & patience! Very reliable, honest & compassionate. Hiring her was one of the best choices I’ve made in life. I will always be grateful to her!"
Care member
Tigist D.
San Jose, CA
< $10/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there. I've been a certified nursing assistant for over 5 years. I have 19 years of adult and senior care. I'm very patient, reliable, caring, and I am very compassionate about my job. I'm passionate about making people as comfortable as they can possibly be and helping in any way I can. I know that it's super important for...
5.0
"Tigi it's very thorough, thoughtful, and caring. She was a very good match for our mother."
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Recent caregiver reviews in Los Gatos, CA
Sandra D.
5.0
Sandra helps me with meal prep, either takes me to the store or brings food from the store to me, helps me with showering and takes me on errands. She's very flexible with her time, I like her a lot, she just a nice person and very dependable.
- Sanford C.
Mary Anne C.
5.0
Mary Anne cared for my father as a special project to support and strengthen his capacities for mobility, cognition, memory, and socialization in preparation for an adult daycare program.
During the six weeks that she worked for us, I as well as the doctor and physical therapist, noted...
- Michelle S.
George F.
5.0
George is punctual and dependable. He is respectful and helpful, and he seems to care about the people he works with. I would recommend him to anyone needing help.
- Ryan C.
Ashraf Z.
5.0
Ash is very caring and experienced. He is also a hard worker. He helps us in many ways from personal care for my husband who is disabled to shopping, laundry, light housekeeping - whatever I need done. I recommend him highly and without reservation.
- Jane M.
Rodolfo G.
5.0
From approximately 2016 our family went through dozens of caregivers and agencies, all of whom we judged to range from acceptable to unacceptable. Rodolfo shines above any paid caregiver we have ever met. In the 5 years he worked in our household, his professionalism, attentiveness, and selfless...
- Julia K.
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FAQs for finding caregivers in Los Gatos, CA
What caregiver services can I find near me in Los Gatos, CA?
Most private senior caregiver services in Los Gatos, 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 Gatos.
How much does it cost to hire a caregiver in Los Gatos, CA in 2024?
The average rate for hiring a caregiver in Los Gatos, CA on Care.com as of May, 2024 is $22.29 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 Gatos, CA?
There are currently 7 caregivers in Los Gatos, CA on Care.com. You can filter and sort caregivers by distance from Los Gatos, 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 Gatos before making a hiring decision.
Are private caregivers near me in Los Gatos, CA background checked?
Yes, caregivers near you in Los Gatos, 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.
Ratings for Los Gatos, CA caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Caregivers in Los Gatos, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews of the 60 listed caregivers.