Find companion care in Santa Cruz, CA that you’ll love

60 companion care are listed in Santa Cruz, CA

The average rate is $22/hr as of May 2024

The average experience for nearby companion care is 3 years

Companion care in Santa Cruz, CA

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Sarah B.


Santa Cruz, CA

$30-45/hr6 yrs exp

Dependable Kind & Compassionate Companion Caregiver Available To Monterey & Santa Cruz Counties

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have been a Senior Caregiver providing companionship, compassionate care, and emotional support for over 6 years. I love the friendships & connections I get to make and the satisfaction of truly helping another person live safely at home with independence and dignity. My goal is to come alongside my clients and provide...
Sarah can also help with: Errands, meal prep, personal care, transportation, light cleaning, companionship & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Anybody would be lucky to have Sarah as a caregiver/helper. She’s capable, punctual, smart, flexible, able to fill whatever needs you may have. She’s a lovely person. I highly recommend her!!"

Care member

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Nicole C.


Santa Cruz, CA

$30-45/hr7 yrs exp

Available For Companionship, Housekeeping, Meal Prep And Transportation.

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Gave loving care for two elderly ladies their last year of life. Assisted in mental and physical exercise. Helped in daily tasks that proved difficult due to severe Alzheimer's and Dementia. Provided transportation to appointments and outings. Cared for an 85-year-old man. Mostly concentrated on meal prep, light housekeeping...
Nicole can also help with: Errands, companionship, personal care, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia & more
5.0
"I found Nicole on Care.com in August 2018. She was hired to assist my elderly 84 year old Uncle with his daily needs. My Uncle is mobile and takes care of his basic needs but needed help with his meals, laundry, and light cleaning. Since my aunt's passing, this was...

Ryan C.

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Leslie C.


Santa Cruz, CA

$25-28/hr10 yrs exp

Compassionate Senior Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Experience caring for men and women up to age 100. California State Home Care Aide Registered (background clearance with the DOJ, fingerprints on file) EXCELLENT references. Gentle, kind, great sense of humor. Non-smoker/drug-free. Superior companion care: hygiene/bathing/bed baths, bathroom assistance, diapers and incontinence...
Leslie can also help with: Meal prep, errands, hospice services, companionship, personal care, respite care & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

5.0
"Our family adores Leslie. From the first day we interviewed Leslie we immediately felt a trustworthy connection. My mother at 90 years old needed someone dependable and caring and she immediately enjoyed Leslie's companionship. She provided mom with someone to talk...

Beto E.

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Kennedy T.


Santa Cruz, CA

$16-21/hr1 yrs exp

Care Companion

I have experience taking care of seniors as I was helping with my grandmothers as they aged. I also worked at a dementia senior facility in Health Services for a year, aiding the nurse at the beginning of the pandemic. Seniors hod a special place in my heart and have so many stories to tell. Helping your loved one will also help...
Kennedy can also help with: Light cleaning, transportation, errands, dementia, meal prep
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Jodie H.


Santa Cruz, CA

$25-35/hr1 yrs exp

Need A Care Companion

I have gone through the medical assisting program at cabrillo college and I recently have worked at sutter walk in care and I have realized it wasnt for me when I found out I have to deal with pediatrics as well, I dont have the heart for that at all.
Jodie can also help with: Live-in home care, companionship
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Samantha R.


Santa Cruz, CA

$20-25/hr4 yrs exp

Your Local Care Companion!

I started caring for seniors when Covid-19 impacted my loved ones' lives. My own grandma was my first care experience as well as becoming my little nephews' nanny. I learned to be responsible for my family first and realized I could help ther people's lives too. Since then, I've excelled in senior care and overall companionship...
Samantha can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, errands, live-in home care, hospice services, companionship & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Vigilant S.


Santa Cruz, CA

$16-21/hr

Empathetic Companion And Caregiver: Enhancing Lives Through Genuine Connections.

Experienced companion for seniors, offering genuine companionship and support. I've spent meaningful time engaging with elderly individuals, fostering connections through conversation, games, and outings. Skilled in providing emotional support and assistance with daily tasks. Committed to enhancing the overall well-being of your...
Vigilant can also help with: Light cleaning, transportation, errands, meal prep
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Candi W.


Santa Cruz, CA

$30-41/hr2 yrs exp

Previously, I spent 1.5 years doing in-home care for a physician while he passed away from early onset Alzheimer's disease. I assisted with daily activities like bathing, changing, grooming, food prep and feeding, as well as bringing him on daily excursions to the park, walks, visits with family, community center visits. I even...
Candi can also help with: Home modification, meal prep, light cleaning, live-in home care, errands, dementia & more
I'm very passionate in the caregiving field to me it's much more than caregiving itself. I've had 16 years experience providing a variety of support to people in the special needs community of all ages this includes assisting seniors. My skills include, budgeting, medication, hygiene, bathing, transportation, community...
Rachel can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, errands, meal prep, transportation
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Melody V.


Santa Cruz, CA

$16-26/hr

I'm Massage Therapist Looking To Supplement My Work.

I'm a caring and patient person that wants to help someone in need of quality kind and gentle care. I can provide basic care for companionship , meals, errands and light house keeping. I've been a massage therapist for 30 years and needing to supplement my massage work. I've been a Santa Cruz resident since 1991. I look forward...
Melody can also help with: Errands, transportation, meal prep, light cleaning
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Jennifer K.


Santa Cruz, CA

$30-50/hr8 yrs exp

Jolly Caring Helper

I have over 15 years experience caring for others. I was born and raised in medicine, giving me the experience and knowledge to assist others with their needs ranging from cooking, bathing/dressing and companionship. I am kind, patient and love helping others.
Jennifer can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, errands
Hello, I am a long term resident of Santa Cruz with experience caring for the elderly. I can help with light housekeeping, errands and give companionship. Thank you and I look forward to hearing from you!
Lisa can also help with: Companionship, respite care
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Ashlynn H.


Santa Cruz, CA

$22-35/hr1 yrs exp

Your New Handy Helper And Friend!

Hello, my name is Ashlynn and I am a 2nd year student at UC Santa Cruz. I have always loved spending time with those who are older and wiser than me. I was extremely close with my grandmother and acted as her part time care giver while she battled dementia and other diseases during hospice. In addition to working with my...
Ashlynn can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, meal prep, transportation, errands, light cleaning & more
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Beatriz E.


Santa Cruz, CA

$16-35/hr10 yrs exp

Available For Companionship, Part Time Or Full Time.Night Shift Only

I have strong caregiving background since 2010. 2 years with my CNA license and an active BLS certification. My profesional experience with different employers has provided me with a strong expertise in. personal care assistant such as bathing, dressing and grooming meal preparation companionship medication management...
Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

Nicolette H.


Santa Cruz, CA

$25-30/hr1 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver With Knowledge Of Complex Medical Needs

Hi there! I currently work with children, adults and the elderly and have some availability. I have experience with housekeeping, medication administration, meal prep and some medical procedures such as G-tubes and ostomy bags. I can perform wheelchair transfers, personal care tasks, and provide general companionship. Open to...
Nicolette can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, transportation, errands
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Renee S.


Ben Lomond, CA

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver, Child Care Provider

For 15 years I have provided care for the elderly by assiting with activities of daily living: bathing, dressing, meal preparation, meditation management, exercise, errands, home cleaning, transportation and companionship. I have long experience with Dementia and Parkinsons. Simultaneously I have worked as a patient advocate...
Renee can also help with: Home modification, respite care, dementia, personal care
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

5.0
"My father passed away and Renee was his care giver. She is a knowledgeable, caring, empathic, fully-capable care giver who will be excellent for your parent. "

Care member

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Annette W.


Felton, CA

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

Over 20 years experience assisting mature people with various abilities and needs with errand running, driving, travel companion, meal planning and preparation, light housekeeping, personal care, transfers, lifts, feeding and hospice.
Annette can also help with: Hospice services, companionship, dementia, meal prep, errands, light cleaning & more
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Hilary S.


Boulder Creek, CA

$30-50/hr

Positive Companion/care Giver

Hello, my name is Hilary. Over the past 6 years I have been working in childcare. I have a passion for all humans the same. And am looking forward to start working for you.
Hilary can also help with: Hospice services, errands, meal prep, live-in home care, light cleaning, dementia & more
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Gabby D.


Soquel, CA

$20-30/hr2 yrs exp

I have 2 years experience caregiving for client with various conditions (diabetes/dementia, Parkinson's, neuropathy, high fall risks, post surgery etc.). I'm a caring and responsible young professional looking for part time work to help out and save money for grad school (working towards my DPT). I'm flexible, reliable, and fun...
Gabby can also help with: Companionship, errands, light cleaning, dementia, mobility assistance, meal prep & more
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Gabriel S.


Felton, CA

$26-50/hr1 yrs exp

Multi-Facetted Compannion, Home Assistant And Task Worm!

I'd describe my personality as deeply compassionate, a deep thinker and a faithful friend. I believe that the most important value is Love expressed through connection. I enjoy caring for Elders because I follow the model of Jesus to care for those in need! I spend much time with Elders at my church conversating on life, and...
Gabriel can also help with: Companionship, transportation, mobility assistance, meal prep, errands, light cleaning & more

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Recent companion care reviews in Santa Cruz, CA

Sarah B.

5.0

Anybody would be lucky to have Sarah as a caregiver/helper. She’s capable, punctual, smart, flexible, able to fill whatever needs you may have. She’s a lovely person. I highly recommend her!!

- Care member

Nicole C.

5.0

Nicole took excellent care of my Mom for 6 months. Nicole is hard-working, efficient, and kind. She does whatever needs to be done and more. She is always on time. Nicole is very sweet, loving and cheerful. She is 100% trust worthy. My mom called Nicole her “angel.”

- Care member

Leslie C.

5.0

Our family adores Leslie. From the first day we interviewed Leslie we immediately felt a trustworthy connection. My mother at 90 years old needed someone dependable and caring and she immediately enjoyed Leslie's companionship. She provided mom with someone to talk with, laugh with and I knew that I...

- Beto E.

Renee S.

5.0

My father passed away and Renee was his care giver. She is a knowledgeable, caring, empathic, fully-capable care giver who will be excellent for your parent.

- Care member

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Ratings for Santa Cruz, CA companion care listed on Care.com

Average Rating5.0 / 5

Companion Care in Santa Cruz, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 9 reviews of the 60 listed companion care.