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Shara M.

Santa Cruz, CA

5.0(1)
from
$45/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Dementia
home modification
hospice services
live-in home care
personal care
+ 1 more
Hello, my name is Shara and I have 22 years experience working in the elderly community with our silver haired saints. My clients have ranged in medical and situational needs from dementia to dysphasia to incontinence to complete immobility. Sometimes they have just needed a friend to play UNO with and other times they have...

Care Member says "Shara is the kindest, caring, sweetest person that I have ever met. I hired her to help with my mom who has dementia. Shara goes above and beyond to...

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Anna R.

Santa Cruz, CA

from
$30/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Companionship
errands
home modification
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Thoughtful And Compassionate caregiver. I'd describe my personality as creative, engaged, communicative, intuitive. I appreciate the most, families where communication is open so that expectations and boundaries are clear and there is room for feedback and changes in care as they come up. I am a single mom of 2, one already...
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Katherine J.

Patient & Kind Conversationalist & Writer

Santa Cruz, CA

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$30/hr
3 years experience
Companionship
errands
light cleaning
live-in home care
meal prep
+ 1 more
I am seeking a part-time position to supplement my main job as an Author Coach. (I own a small business called THE AUTHOR OASIS where I mentor people through writing --and self-publishing-- their memoirs.) Because I own my own business, my schedule is flexible and can change with yours, if/when needed. I am also a certified yoga...
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Ericka S.

I Provide Outstanding Patient Care,

Santa Cruz, CA

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$35/hr
10 years experience
Companionship
dementia
errands
hospice services
light cleaning
+ 1 more
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. I...
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Dixie W.

Let Me Add To Your Life With Fun And Adventure

Santa Cruz, CA

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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Companionship
errands
light cleaning
meal prep
personal care
+ 1 more
I am 66 years old and I love life I believe in treating everyone the way I want to be treated I respect all seniors because of their wisdom and would love to assist them with taking care of themselves and eating well and having fun. I have all my shots plus the booster and ready to help .
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Janice S.

With 9 Years Of Experience Of Caregiving. I Enjoyed Working With Elderly Clients

Santa Cruz, CA

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Home modification
light cleaning
live-in home care
meal prep
mobility assistance
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Janice! I am a certified Homecare Aide with 10 years of elderly caregiving experience providing compassionate and reliable care for seniors. I have experience assisting with daily living activities including bathing, dressing , meal prep, medication reminders and companionship. I am also skilled in providing...
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Sherri M.

Santa Cruz, CA

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$35/hr
10 years experience
Companionship
dementia
errands
hospice services
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Aloha. I've been a caregiver for many years, now. I got my start when my late husband became ill with terminal cancer, and since, have found I have an affinity for it. As some examples of my experience, I have worked with a quadriplegic male, a woman both pre- and post-op with double hip replacement surgery, a man that was...
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Natthakan L.

Santa Cruz, CA

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$28/hr
Companionship
errands
light cleaning
live-in home care
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello, I am a Compassionate and dedicated nursing assistant with over 6 years of experience in providing support to seniors ; -Assisted individuals with activities of daily living -Delivered skincare and grooming routines to boost wellbeing -Provided personal hygiene assistance, consistently promoting comfort dignity and...
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Tricia L.

Trustworthy, Kind, Gentle, Knowledgeable And Capable Caregiver. Looking Forward To Meeting You!

Felton, CA

4.5(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
15 years experience in Child care, elder, pet and home care! I've done it all and an trustworthy and knowledgeable. I will go the extra mile to ensure that you receive the assistance and care you need with confidence that your needs are met.

Janice K. says "Tricia worked with one of my geriatric clients and did a fabulous job- she has been trained by a certified dementia trainer to work with individuals...

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Ruth S.

Right Hand Woman Senior Care Provider

Soquel, CA

from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Companionship
dementia
errands
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have worked by referral through a senior network and have established clients. I value the relationships that have developed with my clients and their pets. My attitude is positive, health is good, I'm a quick learner, and eager to please. I am a person of utmost integrity, an excellent driver, happy, outgoing, a great...
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Tina C.

Elder Care

Ben Lomond, CA

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$35/hr
10 years experience
Dementia
errands
hospice services
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have over 20 years experience with elder care, I have cared for clients with conditions of Stroke, dementia, mental illness, MS, quadriplegic, paraplegic,,,,, I have passed state exams to run my own private care home. I am kind and compassionate, and have excellent references
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Kaylin W.

San Jose, CA

4.8(1)
from
$30/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Companionship
dementia
errands
hospice services
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Kaylin and I'm an experienced Caregiver. I have over 10 years of experience caring for adults and children. I provide loving care and support for elderly and disabled individuals. I am kind, patient and trustworthy. I have experience caring for others with Alzheimers, dementia, stroke, Parkinsons, cancer,...

Care Member says "Kaylin was awesome!! Super kind and caring and very professional. She saved the day."

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Julia L.

CNA Is In My DNA.

Aptos, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Dementia
errands
light cleaning
meal prep
personal care
+ 1 more
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.

Diana W. says "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...

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Marilou G.

San Jose, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Companionship
dementia
errands
hospice services
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I also accept weekend 24 hours care position . I have at least 20 years of experience caring for senior citizens in different settings. I have experience with senior who suffers from but not limited to dementia, Alzheimer, diabetes, cancer, colostomy, seniors with catheter and more. My passion behind what I do is my love for my...

Kandice S. says "MaryLou is extremely patient and kind. Our family appreciates her attentive and gentle manner while caring for our grandmother. I would highly...

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Vicki L.

Full/Part-Time Caregiver Available

Campbell, CA

4.8(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Companionship
dementia
errands
hospice services
meal prep
+ 1 more
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...

Care Member says "Vicki was absolutely wonderful. We used her to help my mom recover from a fall. She got her more confident each day utilizing her walker, and helped her...

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Erica L M.

Los Gatos, CA

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Companionship
dementia
errands
hospice services
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Let's open the door to what matters most - connection, comfort, and care. Because this isn't just senior care. It's whole person care, rooted in the fruit of the Spirit. It's about caring for Mom, Dad, or a loved one with compassion and grace - preserving their dignity, honoring their journey, and celebrating the legacy they've...

Care Member says "What a wonderful care provider! Erica is stabilizing, knowledgeable, client centered, solution driven, peace bringing, collaborative. Our parents are...

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Miriam G.

Senior Caregiver

Campbell, CA

5.0(1)
from
$29/hr
5 years experience
Dementia
hospice services
live-in home care
personal care
visiting nurse
I have experience and passion caring for seniors with various types of needs, including special needs. Having companionship is an important part of the experience. My most recent experience has been working with a senior with severe dementia privately in her home for about 2 years.

John A. says "Miriam is one who is very devoted to and conscientious of the work and people she is responsible for. Caring for and tending to others comes very naturally...

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Sylvia C.

Senior Caregiver and Helper

San Jose, CA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Errands
light cleaning
meal prep
personal care
transportation
I have been caring for seniors for years and love it. I believe in karma. I hope when I am elder that I will be treated with the same care and respect that I have given.

Cathy C. says "Sylvia has been cleaning my home for several months now and she has been fantastic. I'd had other house cleaners in the past but she is by far the most...

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George F.

Full-time Live-in Senior Caregiver

Campbell, CA

4.7(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Dementia
home modification
live-in home care
personal care
respite care
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...

Ryan C. says "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...

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Doris S.

Tengo Experiencia Con Adulto Mayor Con Personas De Alzahimer Con Ninos Especiales Y Cuidados Ninos

San Jose, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Live-in home care
personal care
Five years experience in senior care. Compassionate, caring and loving individual. Live in/out option.

Sergie A. says "She is very dependable and understanding. I would hire her again."

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  • 40 home care are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $32.88/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated home care is 5.0

Recent home care reviews from local parents in Santa Cruz, CA

Home Care in Santa Cruz, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews of the 40 listed home care

Shara M.

Shara is the kindest, caring, sweetest person that I have ever met. I hired her to help with my mom who has dementia. Shara goes above and...

- Care member

Tricia L.

Tricia worked with one of my geriatric clients and did a fabulous job- she has been trained by a certified dementia trainer to work with...

- Janice K.

Kaylin W.

Kaylin was awesome!! Super kind and caring and very professional. She saved the day.

- Care member

FAQs for finding home care in Santa Cruz, CA

The average rate for hiring a home care provider in Santa Cruz, CA as of November, 2025 is $32.88 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.

Care.com has 8 home care providers for seniors in Santa Cruz, 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 Santa Cruz, 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.

The types of home health care services near you in Santa Cruz, 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 Santa Cruz, CA that can assist with daily activities, such as cooking, medication prompting, dressing, bathing and transporting the senior patient to and from appointments.

If you need to hire senior home care near you in Santa Cruz, 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.

When you’re hiring in home health care services near you in Santa Cruz, 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.

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