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60 home care are listed in Aptos, CA
The average rate is $30/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby home care is 10 years
Home care in Aptos, CA
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
With over 20 years of experience, I provide all aforementioned services with a positive attitude and caring demeanor, you will never find a harder working employee than I. Additionally, I will always be ready to go above and beyond.
Julia can also help with: Errands, meal prep, personal care, dementia, light cleaning, respite care & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"What a pleasure to meet Julia. She has been so patient and kind working with me. She is dependable and on time, but the thing I like most about her, is she has a very gentle demeanor, and I felt comfortable with her very early on. She is currently working with...
Diana W.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've being a Senior Care Attendant / Home Care Aide for over 30 years. Services: companionship, meal preparation, transportation, personal care: showering, bathing, etc. light housekeeping , medication reminders, Special care such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, hospice, bed bound. COVID-19 VACCINATED AND TRAINED
I am registered...
5.0
"Susana was at my home the day after I posted my request. My 90 year old mother is shy and hard to draw out but when I came home she was positively bubbly about how nice Susana was. Since she runs her own licensed and bonded care agency there was no question about...
Delise W.
I have worked in senior care for over 10 years plus. I have experience in convalescent rehab facility, assisted-living and in-home health care. I am very responsible and dependable, I enjoy helping others and their daily activity's. Great organization skills. I do light house keeping, errands and doctors appointments. Ext.
Skills:
CNA
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I've been working with seniors for 12 yrsI'm experience in transferring, changing, bathing, etc. I have experience with dementia persons. I have worked for Aegis of aptos, Watsonville Residential Care and I work Brookdale Assisted Living. Recently a graduate LVN. I love doing my job 100% right so the seniors could be satisfied...
Elizabeth can also help with: Personal care, respite care, dementia
5.0
"We have been blessed to have Elizabeth care for my 96 year old father these past 6 months. She is a good care giver and my father is very fond of her. She tends to all his needs from feeding, diaper changing, shaving, cleaning and engages him in conversation. She...
Cindy S.
Marlene C.
Watsonville, CA
>$2530/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My experience started in 2010 helping my great-grandmother's. I love being a caregiver it really grow into me. I'm very passionate about this job. I love to work with elderlies and make their families happy. I work professionally I provide compassion, meal preps, lighthouse cleaning, bathing, medication reminder, exercise and...
Marlene can also help with: Hospice services, light cleaning, home modification, dementia, errands, companionship & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"We hired Marlene to help with our grandmother, after we started having issues with Alzheimer's. She was great, very friendly, helpful around the house/daily errands & extremely patient. Recommend 10/10, only reason we stopped working with her was because of...
Priscilla R.
Mirsa Yamileth Pena E.
Scotts Valley, CA
$28-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 10 years of senior care experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Personal Care.
I am originally from the Salvadoran.
I have lived here for 18 years, I have a degree in childhood early education. another degree in liberal arts and science. Working with children and adults is my passion. I am a mother of...
Mirsa Yamileth Pena can also help with: Personal care, light cleaning, meal prep, dementia, hospice services, errands & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Mirsa has experience, likes her job and does everything possible to ensure the well-being of those in her care."
Celina S.
5.0
(1)
I have 27 years of experience as a CNA and Home Health A through Hospice. I can travel all the way to the Santa Cruz Mountains including Los Gatos and Saratoga.
Soledad can also help with: Hospice services, errands, meal prep, personal care, light cleaning, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"We were very happy with her care and so was my Mom in Law who she cared for last weekend"
Tara M.
Thania O.
Santa Cruz, CA
$20-30/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello,
My name is Thania. I've been in the medical field since 2012. I am currently a Medical Assistant. I've worked with patients who have dementia/Alzheimer's, Parkinson's disease, strokes and mostly elderly patients. Some of my responsibilities in the past have been patient personal hygiene, bathing, feeding, transferring,...
Thania can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, personal care, respite care
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
CNA
5.0
"Thania is a hard working individual. She is very attentive and great at what she does."
Vanessa C.
4.6
(14)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
I have been caring for seniors in their own homes for over 20 years. I have had a variety of cases with every kind of illness. I enjoy helping seniors to enjoy quality of life in the home where they have raised families or enjoyed retirement. I have had full responsibility of med management, transportation to Dr. appointments,...
Linda can also help with: Respite care, live-in home care, hospice services, personal care, dementia, visiting physician & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
3.0
"It is unfortunate that an arrangement with Linda could not be fulfilled. Her current employer gave her more hours. She seemed very nice, knowledgeable, and had some great ideas. Disappointing for us.
We will keep looking."
Mia D.
5.0
(3)
I have years experience with providing in home care for terminally ill, elderly, dementia, youth with autism, and disabled clients. Managing medications, physical therapy, personal hygiene, bathing, bedside care, laundry, prepared and served meals, cleaning, shopping. Obtained CPR/First aid certification, gait belt, Alzheimer...
Kristen can also help with: Hospice services, meal prep, dementia, light cleaning, errands, companionship & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Kristen is a kind caring compassionate person who goes the extra mile for others. "
Janet H.
Claudia B.
Watsonville, CA
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Registered Nurse -short Term Or Extended,in Home, Hands On Experienced,compassionate Care.
5.0
(2)
35 plus years as a local homeowner and Registered Nurse, Certified Massage Therapist. I am seeking a part time, in home low acuity nursing position. I have a long varied work history in many areas of patient care -hospital/Acute, in home, eldercare, dementia management, Hospice, summer camp and infection control. Skilled,...
Claudia can also help with: Dementia, respite care, personal care, home modification, live-in home care, hospice services & more
Skills:
CNA
Licensed Nurse
5.0
"Claudia is an on call employee of my small business. She has been an angel on our team for years. She is one of the few people I can always trust to show up and do her very best. She is a trusted asset to our operation. "
Billie T.
Robin L.
Capitola, CA
$40-41/hr • 6 yrs exp
Senior Companion, Meal Prep, Walk, Hair Washing And General Companion Care For Dementia.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Good morning,
I am an Experienced Senior "Companion" with my own business.
I have a Santa Cruz County Background check- (approved, because I was an IHSS provider).
I have 6 years experience.
I have skills with clients that have dementia or Alzheimer's. I am a strong, healthy 67-year-old retired professional woman, whose...
Robin can also help with: Dementia, errands, live-in home care, mobility assistance, meal prep, companionship & more
5.0
"Robin cared for my mom, who had dementia, for about a year. She was warm, professional, resourceful and intelligent. In our case, "care" was to take my Mom on pleasant outings 2-3 times a week. Robin was very kind and charming with my Mom. They became friends...
Ann S.
Tessa S.
Watsonville, CA
$30-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Personal Home Health Certified Caregiver Looking For FT Position Available For All Care Needed
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello My name is Tessa, I have many years of caregiving experience (10+ years), I love the work I do. I'm Dependable, Caring, Loving, Friendly, Outgoing, Resourceful, and Compassionate. I Assist with Elderly, Disabled, Recovering, and Any type of Care or Help needed for Your loved one or yourself. I Always do what needs to be...
Tessa can also help with: Live-in home care, errands, light cleaning, dementia, hospice services, companionship & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Tessa is amazing she helped care for my father with Alzheimer's. He does not like very many people and was combative with most, except Tessa. He loved her, and I do too. Tessa was always there for me all the way up until she went into labor with her son. I have...
Karla J.
Carolyn H.
Capitola, CA
$30-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
Caregiver Available For Meal Prep, Light Housekeeping, Driving, Meds And More
I have cared for several people, doing lots of different care. Parkinson's, Cognitive problems and more. Have excellent reference.
Carolyn can also help with: Companionship, errands, personal care, light cleaning, transportation
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: Hospice services, dementia, light cleaning, live-in home care, errands, companionship & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
I have extensive medical experience in emergency medicine. I provide compassionate care. I am a radiology technologist, computed tomography as well as a medical assistant. I can assist with Medical Care, Home Care, Transportation, light housekeeping and meal preparation as well as medication reminders refills and daily intake
Ericka can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, personal care, respite care
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
I am very responsible with my job. I always try to. keep my residents safe. As well as make sure that they are comfortable. I can cook clean and pro vide transportation if needed.
Alma can also help with: Live-in home care, light cleaning, errands, meal prep, personal care, dementia & more
I have 4 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Meal Preparation. I love to cook and have a lot of patience. I can adjust to any environment and can be trained for a different service as well. I am a pre-nursing student with a AS in health science and liberal arts
Melissa can also help with: Errands, meal prep, personal care, light cleaning, live-in home care
Jessica V.
Watsonville, CA
$20-30/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hi, my name is Jessica. I'm very optimistic, confident, and energetic! I've been working with seniors for the past 7 years It all started as a job while attending college and now I really love what I do, which is helping others. I have experience with clients who have dementia, bed bound, or just need an extra hand with their...
Jessica can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep, hospice services, errands & more
Skills:
CPR
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
Nancy G.
Watsonville, CA
$14-24/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hello my name is Nancy, I have worked in senior care for over a year. I have experience in transferring from bed to wheelchair, giving medicine, working nightshifts, working day shifts, doing household chores, preparing food.
I'd describe my personality as hardworking, patience, and responsible.
In my spare time, I like to...
Nancy can also help with: Home modification, hospice services, meal prep, live-in home care, errands, light cleaning & more
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Recent home care reviews in Aptos, CA
Julia L.
5.0
What a pleasure to meet Julia. She has been so patient and kind working with me. She is dependable and on time, but the thing I like most about her, is she has a very gentle demeanor, and I felt comfortable with her very early on. She is currently working with me part time. Very happy with her.
- Diana W.
Susana D.
5.0
Susana is currently providing care and assistance to my 92 year old mother . She is a wonderful caregiver with the utmost patience and understanding . She is kind and comforting to my mom as she is struggling with loss of independence and needing more assistance in daily living. We appreciate...
- Susan B.
Elizabeth R.
5.0
We have been very happy with Elizabeth. She is easy to work with, shows up on time, and my mother has been very pleased with the care she provided.
- Wes G.
Marlene C.
5.0
We hired Marlene to help with our grandmother, after we started having issues with Alzheimer's. She was great, very friendly, helpful around the house/daily errands & extremely patient. Recommend 10/10, only reason we stopped working with her was because of relocation.
- Priscilla R.
Mirsa Yamileth Pena E.
5.0
Mirsa is the most wonderful caretaker, cook, house cleaner and friend my mom had the last few years of her life . She was wonderful with her and that wasn't always easy mind you :). I just wish she would be there when i need care.
- joann P.
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FAQs for finding home care in Aptos, CA
How much does private home care cost per hour near me in Aptos, CA?
The average rate for hiring a home care provider in Aptos, CA as of May, 2024 is $30.00 per hour. This cost will fluctuate depending on the provider's level of experience, whether the care is full-time or part-time and the duties required to perform to care for your senior loved one.
How can I find home care near me in Aptos, CA?
Care.com has 3 home care providers for seniors in Aptos, CA. To start searching for caregivers near you, you need to create a Care.com account. To create your account, you will answer some basic questions to help you find home care providers that specialize in your family member’s needs. You will then have the option to either post a job and receive applications from candidates, or you can search for caregivers on the website. You can filter results by distance from Aptos, CA or hourly rate. After you have selected your candidates, you can schedule interviews, check references, request background checks, and can then hire a home health care provider that suits your needs the best.
What types of home care services are available near me in Aptos, CA?
The types of home health care services near you in Aptos, CA will vary depending on the needs of the senior you’re hiring home care assistance for, but home care providers can assist with companionship and fellowship, as well as skilled nursing care. There are also home caregivers in Aptos, CA that can assist with daily activities, such as cooking, medication prompting, dressing, bathing and transporting the senior patient to and from appointments.
How can I safely hire home care near me in Aptos, CA?
If you need to hire senior home care near you in Aptos, CA, we strongly suggest you run an independent background check, request professional references, and interview a handful of candidates. You can also look for providers on Care.com who have a CareCheck badge on their profile, which is a background check we request all in home care service providers complete. Any senior home care providers who complete a CareCheck will have a badge on their profile that displays the date the background check was run.
What interview questions should I ask when hiring home health care near me in Aptos, CA?
When you’re hiring in home health care services near you in Aptos, CA, it can be really helpful to interview a handful of different candidates to help you find the right fit. It’s a good idea to ask them questions about the exact responsibilities they feel comfortable taking on, how they best communicate, and what types of senior health issues they have dealt with in the past.