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Home health aides in Santa Cruz, CA
Olivia L.
Santa Cruz, CA
$16-30/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Olivia! I'm a rising junior, studying Global and Community Health at the University of California Santa Cruz, and I'm hoping to find more work this summer! I'm currently employed at the home health-care company, as a living and community support aide for disabilities. I worked as an aide for two families in Santa...
Olivia can also help with: Errands, dementia, meal prep, light cleaning, hospice services, respite care & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Karen A.
Soquel, CA
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Part Time Experienced, Well Trained Senior Care Provider Available
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have over 20 years of verifiable experience in the field of senior home health care. I have earned the Senior's Choice of Certified Home Companion Aides, as well as a certificate of completion of the Caregiver Training Series at Cabrillo College, along with C. N. A. training in a convalescent hospital.
I offer professional,...
Karen can also help with: Errands, personal care, companionship, light cleaning, meal prep, dementia & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
Medical Equipment Experience
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: Personal care, companionship, meal prep, errands, hospice services, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
4.0
"Vicki was dependable and punctual. She assisted my mom with medication administration."
Jennifer D.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been a caregiver for 9 years now, and the patients whom I had the pleasure of working with, I've helped with their daily living needs that ranges from getting up from bed, personal hygiene. Some meal prep and cleanup, exercise routine, medication administration, laundry and housecleaning.
I was able to take workshops...
Jazmin can also help with: Meal prep, errands, dementia, light cleaning, companionship, mobility assistance & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
5.0
"Jasmine worked for us over 4 years. She is a very loving and caring woman. She was always there for us if we needed to help cover someone's vacation or trade shifts if her schedule allowed. She is very easy to work with and most important my mother loved her. She...
Jean B.
Reliable and caring Certified Nursing Assistant /Home Health aide with over 4 years of experience caring for the elderly and vulnerable. Worked with bedridden, physically disabled and memory impaired residents in a nursing homes as well in their homes.
Yarines L can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, companionship, personal care, mobility assistance, errands & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Home Health Aide
Years in experience in home care! I manage diabetes, woundcare, COPD, Dyalysis patients and more. I can handle the daily home activities while dealing with patients health concerns.
Crisciana can also help with: Live-in home care
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
CNA
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FAQs for finding home health aides near you in Santa Cruz, CA
What does a home health aide do near me in Santa Cruz, CA?
If you’re planning to hire a home health aide near you in Santa Cruz, CA, it’s important to understand that there is no one standard role that a home health aide takes on. A home health aide isn’t a nurse, but can help with health related tasks like ensuring their clients take their medicine on time, transporting them to doctors appointments, picking up prescriptions, and making sure they are well fed and bathed.
What home health aide duties do providers take on near me in Santa Cruz, CA?
When it’s time to hire a home health aide near you in Santa Cruz, CA, it’s a good idea to create a list of duties your family members need help with. You can review different profiles on Care.com to learn more about common health aide duties such as bathing, feeding, and cleaning up after their clients.
How can I find a home health aide near me in Santa Cruz, CA?
To find home health aides near you in Santa Cruz, CA, you can create an account with Care.com and then you can filter and sort local home health aides by distance from Santa Cruz, CA. Then you can review your options for home health aides by reading about their experience and the home health aide duties they will take on.
How much does it cost to hire a home health aide near me in Santa Cruz, CA?
The average rate for hiring home health aides near you in Santa Cruz, CA on Care.com as of May, 2024 is $16.00 per hour. It’s worth noting that the rate each individual home health aide charges depends on the level of care required, the provider's certifications, and their years of experience.
How can I safely hire a home health aide near me in Santa Cruz, CA?
To help you start your research, all home health aides on Care.com are asked to complete an annual background check called a CareCheck (the providers who complete this background check have a badge on their profile displaying the date it was run). However, this is just a jumping off point. We strongly recommend that you take additional steps for hiring a home health aid safely, which include interviewing candidates, calling their professional references, and running your own background check.