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60 caregivers are listed in Santa Cruz, CA
The average rate is $23/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby caregivers is 4 years
Caregivers in Santa Cruz, CA
I have worked at an assisted living complex as a hairstylist for the last 15 years.
My customers range in age from early seventies to over one hundred years old.
I feel that patience is one of my most valuable skills.
Patricia can also help with: Dementia, personal care
Candy P.
Felton, CA
$30/hr • 5 yrs exp
I'm A Professional, Caring And Willing To Go The Extra Mile For My Patient, Senior caregiver
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 5 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Personal Care. I can administer medication and do cooking and cleaning as needed.
Candy can also help with: Live-in home care, light cleaning, hospice services, errands, dementia, meal prep & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services to doctor appointments. I enjoy cooking and meal preparation, grocery shopping and keeping track of what is needed in the house. I will change and wash bedding weekly and towels as needed. I also can fill pill containers as necessary and pick up prescriptions...
Patricia can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, meal prep
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Experienced and compassionate caregiver/helper with more than eight years of experience working with diverse populations and delivering comprehensive care. A strong background in fostering good relationships and collaborating with healthcare/medical professionals and families.
Assisted with housekeeping duties, including...
Kerry can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, errands
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am self motivated, work independently as well as work well with others, can multitask and problem solve. I have a tremendous amount of patience and tact and can act quickly in any emergency. I m organized (owned an Organizing Company) and efficient. And let s not forget the value of humor. It is very important to me to have a...
Judith can also help with: Live-in home care, errands, companionship, light cleaning, hospice services, dementia & more
Angela E.
Scotts Valley, CA
$26-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hello my name is Angie and I've been a caregiver for over 10 years. I've cared for seniors with dementia, Alzheimer's, after surgery care, companion care and alongside hospice. I've also cared for people of all ages with a wide range of special care and needs privately, through agencies and I'm currently an IHSS provider.
I...
Angela can also help with: Home modification, light cleaning, respite care, dementia, errands, meal prep & more
I come from a large local family and have two grown sons, one grandson and a granddaughter on the way. I am blessed to have my children close by so am an active part of their families lives.
My mother passed three years ago from a five year battle with Dementia. I had the honor of caring for her in her senior years and am...
Penny can also help with: Home modification, errands, dementia, light cleaning, companionship, meal prep & more
Kelly A.
Ben Lomond, CA
$30-50/hr • 15 yrs exp
I am a certified caregiver with more than 15 years experience. I am reliable, compassionate and professional.
Kelly can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, mobility assistance, companionship, respite care, errands & more
I have provided care for 2 seniors over 3 years. Both had mobility and dementia issues. I am very familiar with all aspects of ADL including diapering, bathing, transferring from wheelchair to bed and back. I also provided medication reminders and transported to appts, and interacted with doctors, therapists, etc. Planned,...
Armanda can also help with: Errands, dementia, light cleaning, live-in home care, meal prep, companionship & more
Caregiver with years of experience. Passionate about elder care. Charismatic, caring and calm, excellent disposition and punctual.
CPR certification.
Carolina can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, companionship, transportation, meal prep
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 25 years of experience. I can help with Home Care and Bathing/Dressing. I've been working as a private home caregiver for more than 25 years, I know what it takes to care for a full disabled patience, such as giving them light physical therapy, preparing them meals, modified bed baths and or complete bathing.
Maria can also help with: Personal care, live-in home care, light cleaning, errands, meal prep
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Maria worked for my mother about 3 months before she passed away. Maria is very attentive and caring. My mother stayed in bed the last three months and Maria would rub her back, arms and legs. Her duties included bathing, brushing her teeth, changing the pads under...
Jean B.
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: Personal care, respite care, dementia, live-in home care, home modification, hospice services & more
Skills:
Wound Care
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Juhne is very kindhearted. She takes her job very seriously. She adores the elderly and often tells me that taking care of the elderly was her calling. I've known her for over 10 years. She's the calmest person in the group. Absolutely give her a thumbs up in...
SHIRLEY K.
5.0
(2)
I have taken care of a quadriplegic transferring her from bed to power chair using a hoyer. Transitioned a catheter to a leg bag. I have training with clients with diabetes, asthma, COPD and bronchitis. I am very compassionate about care giving to seniors and handicap adults. I can cook, clean and a good listener.
Shelli can also help with: Personal care
5.0
"Great caregiver. Very reliable, caring and highly capable."
Adriana C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
As a caregiver with over 10 years of experience in both facility and in-home settings, my top priority has always been to provide the highest level of care to my patients. I understand how important it is to be compassionate, reliable, and skilled in all aspects of care giving, including meal preparation, feeding, housekeeping,...
Frelyne can also help with: Personal care, visiting physician, dementia, home modification, live-in home care
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
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: Dementia, live-in home care, light cleaning, errands, hospice services, meal prep & more
5.0
"Mary is a very dependable, caring, and professional care giver"
Care member
4.5
(2)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I have 20 years of experience working in home care and in hospitals. I thoroughly enjoy working with seniors trying to engage them physically, emotionally, and recreationally. I enjoy the relationships I have developed over the years. I am a California Certified Nurse Assistant and Home Health Aide. My services include...
Vicki can also help with: Meal prep, personal care, errands, companionship, hospice services, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Vicky is a delightful person to work with. She’s a friendly sweet and has a warm heart. She loves her work. She is very patient to her clients. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
l m a good caregiver, my focus is on the client's needs that feel them comfortable. always on time, if they need me more time l m going to be possible to be there. l like my job because is very human work, I help them to be more independent
I'd describe my personality as responsible, sweet and good caregiver
I like caring...
Guadalupe can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, hospice services, companionship, errands, meal prep & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"I just hired Guadalupe to take care of my mom and it went very well. She was very patient and gentle with my mom. She befriended her and earned her trust right away. My mom doesn't usually get along with caregivers but she really liked Guadalupe. I would highly...
Allison Z.
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: Light cleaning, live-in home care, companionship, errands, hospice services, dementia & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
CPR
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.
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, live-in home care, dementia, home modification, respite care
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.
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: Dementia, respite care, personal care, home modification
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.
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Recent caregiver reviews in Santa Cruz, CA
Maria S.
5.0
Maria worked for my mother about 3 months before she passed away. Maria is very attentive and caring. My mother stayed in bed the last three months and Maria would rub her back, arms and legs. Her duties included bathing, brushing her teeth, changing the pads under the catheter, meal prep, and...
- Jean B.
Juhne T.
5.0
Ms Juhne is a seasoned professional, wonderful human being and a high achiever. With her positive mindset she leads with her head & heart possessing the unique qualities of joy, warmth, competence and there is always room for continual improvement.
- Helen C.
Shelli B.
5.0
She's very dependent if you tell her to be there she'll be there very friendly
- Isaiah B.
Mary H.
5.0
Mary is a very dependable, caring, and professional care giver
- Care member
Vicki L.
5.0
Vicky is a delightful person to work with. She’s a friendly sweet and has a warm heart. She loves her work. She is very patient to her clients.
- Care member
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FAQs for finding caregivers in Santa Cruz, CA
What caregiver services can I find near me in Santa Cruz, CA?
Most private senior caregiver services in Santa Cruz, 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 Santa Cruz.
How much does it cost to hire a caregiver in Santa Cruz, CA in 2024?
The average rate for hiring a caregiver in Santa Cruz, CA on Care.com as of May, 2024 is $23.26 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 Santa Cruz, CA?
There are currently 27 caregivers in Santa Cruz, CA on Care.com. You can filter and sort caregivers by distance from Santa Cruz, 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 Santa Cruz before making a hiring decision.
Are private caregivers near me in Santa Cruz, CA background checked?
Yes, caregivers near you in Santa Cruz, 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.