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159 caregivers are listed in San Jose, CA
The average rate is $25/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby caregivers is 5 years
Caregivers in San Jose, CA
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: Light cleaning, companionship, live-in home care, dementia, hospice services, meal prep & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
CPR
5.0
"Melanie was amazing and very kind to my friend Mona I.
She always having a smile in her face also very patient."
Care member
Scolasticah G.
San Jose, CA
$30/hr • 3 yrs exp
Compassionate And Dedicated Provider Of Elder Care, Companionship And Comfort For Senior Citizen
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
CNA certified, HCA registered. I have three (3) years of experience as a paid caregiver/CNA.
I am good to do Transport to appointments, but the client to compensate for mileage.
Experienced in CNA essentials IS such as:
Dementia Care
Cognitive Support
Social Interaction
Bathing & Personal Hygiene
Dressing...
Scolasticah can also help with: Hospice services, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep, errands, live-in home care & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
CNA
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: Meal prep, dementia, mobility assistance, personal care, companionship, hospice services & more
5.0
"Claire is wonderful and on top of things. She's been dependable from the start and helpful. Thank you Claire for helping our Mom!! "
Ginger W.
Chaille K.
San Jose, CA
$30/hr • 4 yrs exp
Care For Senior People In Their Homes, making Sure They're Happy
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been an assisting caregiver for the past four years, and most of my experience has been with clients who have dementia, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, or suffered a stroke. As most of my clients were bedridden, I focused on personal hygiene and nutrition. In order to prevent myself and my client from being injured, I am very...
Chaille can also help with: Errands, companionship, meal prep, live-in home care, light cleaning, dementia & more
5.0
"She’s very attentive and caring also very patient…and just a nice person"
Care member
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: Hospice services, home modification, dementia, light cleaning, companionship, errands & 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
(9)
I'm a caregiver for 15 years. I have passion to take care of elder people who need assistance in their daily activities.
Diana can also help with: Personal care, hospice services
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"You will not find a more competent, dependable and caring person than Diana. Diana spent my mother's last year with her, and Diana has made a lifelong friend for the comfort and care she provided.
As a trial attorney that has dealt with many medical...
Rick J.
Mary C.
San Jose, CA
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
In Home Care Part-Time I'm Looking For Night Work I Love What I Do. I Give 100 Percent
5.0
(3)
I have been caring for seniors , For the past 10 years . I put all there needs first. I have been working with hospices . I have also done in home care.. Over nights Weekends. I have cared for 12 wonderful Families I can help with shopping: Doctor appointments. Taking walks . Additional responsibilities include meal preparation....
Mary can also help with: Respite care, live-in home care, dementia, hospice services, personal care, visiting physician & more
Skills:
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Mary C. is a kind, wonderful caregiver of the highest caliber. She took excellent care of my mother, who was bedbound with Alzheimer's Dementia. She bathed my mother daily and made sure to get her out of bed to sit on the commode, safely using a Hoyer lift (with an...
Care member
Adriana O.
San Jose, CA
$35-40/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hello
I started working many years ago at a physical therapy clinic in San Jose, I was fortunate enough to be able to work one on one with our patients with their physical therapies needs. That's where my passion grew more and more it brought me so much satisfaction being able to help others.
I have experience in skilled...
Adriana can also help with: Meal prep, hospice services, dementia, companionship, mobility assistance, live-in home care & more
5.0
"I hired Adriana to care for my mother, who was severely ill. It was the best decision I ever made. She was very professional and caring. "
Care member
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, respite care, hospice services, live-in home care, personal care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
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...
Michelle S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have over 15 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Personal Care. I am a licensed vocational Nurse. I can give medications and have experience with Diabetes care, Dementia, and autistic individuals.
Martha can also help with: Light cleaning, companionship, dementia, errands, meal prep, mobility assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
Licensed Nurse
CNA
5.0
"Martha was communicative, caring, and skillful. She was very helpful to our family in helping to take care of my mother in the weeks following her back injury."
Badreddin E.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, My name is Jacqueline , I'm bilingual I speak English and Spanish. I have 3 years of experience being a caregiver and 2 years of experience being a cna. I am comfortable doing personal care and medication reminders / management. I do test for covid 2-3x a week and am fully vaccinated. I have reliable transportation. I am...
Jacqueline can also help with: Errands, dementia, mobility assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, companionship & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Jackie is helping our mom who has macular degeneration with household chores (cooking, light housekeeping) and errands (groceries, errands). She is dependable, friendly, and hard working."
Steven G.
5.0
(4)
Hello, my name is Susitina aka Tina. I'm originally from Tonga Island residing here in California for 20 yrs. I started working as a caregiver since I arrived here. I don't feel that I'm away from my parents and families because the elderly people whom I take of are my families. I'm an honest, reliable and kind person and easy...
Susitina can also help with: Errands, dementia, companionship, hospice services, meal prep, light cleaning & more
5.0
"She helped take care of my 93 year old mother in her final few months.
She did an excellent job and had a positive attitude - always respectful, kind, and thoughtful, even though my mom was not not the easiest patient at times.
She even managed to get my mom to...
Care member
Ellen A.
San Jose, CA
$20-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I'd describe my personality as caring and supportive and hardworking
I like caring for seniors because it reminds me taking care of my grand parents. I always treat my patients as my own family.
I'm looking for a job that
In my spare time, I like to go to church every Sunday and if I don't have work I went to the small for a...
5.0
"Ellen had been helping my mom for almost 9 years. She originally worked 5 days and then moved to 7 nights from 5pm to 9am.
She was extremely skilled working with diabetic, high blood pressure and Alzheimer patient.
She provided meals, meds, errands, laundry...
Care member
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: Respite care, personal care, home modification, dementia
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.
Rocio Z.
San Jose, CA
$25-35/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have cared for my elderly parents for the last 10yrs. I am compassionate I understand they need assistance with day to day things because I saw in my own parents.
I posses an upbeat personality and I learn fast. I also am very reliable because I always show up for my shifts and I am fully vaccinated as well.
I have worked...
Rocio can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, errands, companionship, mobility assistance, dementia & more
Skills:
Wound Care
CPR
5.0
"Rocio has been caring for my elderly mother-in-law who has been diagnosed with early dementia. She has been keeping her company and raising her spirits. She cooks her 2 meals a day, does light housekeeping, laundry, goes on walks with her, and takes her on her...
Shannon H.
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
"She was dependable, kind, showed compassion, always showed up on time, and was very professional. In addition, she was very easy to get along with. Any family would be lucky to have her help! "
Desiree G.
Elenoa T.
San Jose, CA
$25-30/hr
5.0
(2)
Hello! My name is Elenoa and I am 22 years old. I'm from Fiji and I have been an experienced caregiver for 4 years now since I started college. I'm mostly a companion as I love to help out our elders as much as I can. I am very compassionate about what I do. I would say that I'm a very bubbly person and fun to be around. I love...
Elenoa can also help with: Meal prep, errands, live-in home care, transportation, light cleaning, dementia & more
5.0
"She’s honest, reliable, punctual and very compassionate with a beautiful sense of humor. "
Care member
I am very passionate about helping/caring for others in any way possible. I have 5 years of care giving experience. I have several references if needed. I am a super friendly college student looking for part time hours (:
Jennifer can also help with: Personal care
I'm available now for full time position. I have 10-15 years experience care giving for elderly. I've done Hospice, Parkinson's, stroke, diabetes, Alzheimer's patients. I'm very loving and compassionate and plenty of reliable references upon request.
Ilaisane can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, personal care
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
I have 10 + years experience working with seniors who were diabetic, mentally and physically disabled, near hospice, on special diets, and veterans. I have my certification as CPR/First Aid , and BLS also in patient care. I would cook, clean, give companionship, shower and clothe patient as well as do laundry, remind to take...
Desiree can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, companionship, live-in home care, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:
CPR
Wound Care
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Recent caregiver reviews in San Jose, CA
Melanie M.
5.0
Melanie was amazing and very kind to my friend Mona I.
She always having a smile in her face also very patient.
- Care member
Claire S.
5.0
Claire was the sole caregiver for my mother from December of 2020. She was with her almost every single day. She was a wonderful caregiver. She was reliable, kind, thorough, efficient, patient, and meticulous with her medications. Claire worked with my mother until her passing in February of 2024. I...
- John M.
Chaille K.
5.0
She’s very attentive and caring also very patient…and just a nice person
- Care member
Fitih N.
5.0
She is the best caregiver she takes care of my mother she is so caring, trustworthy and the best communicator
- Care member
Diana P.
5.0
Excellent Caregiver. She took care of my wife for almost a year during which time she became increasingly dependent on Diana. On a scale of 1 to 10 she deserves a 10. Anyone needing a Caregiver would be fortunate to have Diana provide that assistance.
- Jerry S.
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FAQs for finding caregivers in San Jose, CA
What caregiver services can I find near me in San Jose, CA?
Most private senior caregiver services in San Jose, 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 San Jose.
How much does it cost to hire a caregiver in San Jose, CA in 2024?
The average rate for hiring a caregiver in San Jose, CA on Care.com as of May, 2024 is $25.72 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 San Jose, CA?
There are currently 159 caregivers in San Jose, CA on Care.com. You can filter and sort caregivers by distance from San Jose, 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 San Jose before making a hiring decision.
Are private caregivers near me in San Jose, CA background checked?
Yes, caregivers near you in San Jose, 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 San Jose, CA caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.2 / 5
Caregivers in San Jose, CA are rated 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 115 reviews of the 159 listed caregivers.