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Lisa M.

La Mesa, CA

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$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Companionship
dementia
live-in home care
errands
light cleaning
+ 1 more
- Caring, compassionate, honest, patient, and reliable individual - Values consistency in caregiving - Enjoys outdoor activities, gardening, and watching old movies - Believes in selfless giving and the importance of small acts of kindness - Over 15 years of experience in caregiving - Experienced with various conditions: -...
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Louis D.

Veteran, Home Care Health Aide & Security Officer License

La Mesa, CA

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$17/hr
9 years experience
Dementia
errands
meal prep
hospice services
live-in home care
+ 1 more
Hello, I am a prior military veteran. I am a registered Home Care Health Aid after helping out taking care of my grandmother for about 9 years. I am also a Security Officer with many years of experience providing security protection for various property sites.
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Randa Q.

La Mesa, CA

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$18/hr
3 years experience
Companionship
errands
meal prep
hospice services
live-in home care
+ 1 more
I would describe myself as a respectful, observant, reliable and patient person who provides first-class care. Over the years, I have worked in various roles where the need to work closely with other people, follow strict rules and procedures, and demonstrate understanding and empathy have been required. I am very passionate...
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Braelynn J.

Senior caregiver

La Mesa, CA

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$20/hr
1 year experience
Companionship
dementia
mobility assistance
errands
live-in home care
+ 1 more
I'd describe my personality as kind, patient, loving and gentle. I love absorbing wisdom and being a companion for those who are in need for someone.
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Oksana M.

Compassionate And Dedicated Caregiver With 8 Years Of Experience

La Mesa, CA

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$23/hr
8 years experience
Dementia
errands
meal prep
hospice services
live-in home care
+ 1 more
Provided assistance with daily living activities including bathing, grooming and dressing Assisted with meal preparation Maintained a clean and organized living environment for the client Communicated with family members and healthcare professionals to ensure the clients needs were met
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Maria A.

La Mesa, CA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Home modification
light cleaning
live-in home care
meal prep
Hello my name is Maria and I am passionate about providing compassionate and dependable care to families in need. With 25 plus years experience in senior care, I strive to create a safe and nurturing environment for those I care for. In addition to my experience, I also have my CNA license and am certified in CPR/First Aid....
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Eyerusalem W.

La Mesa, CA

5.0(1)
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$21/hr
10 years experience
Dementia
errands
meal prep
hospice services
live-in home care
+ 1 more
i'm very compassionate, reliable and honest, with more than 10 years experience engaging seniors living at home improve activity levels and general wellness, I also have hospital and nursing home experience, I work hard to get to know my clients, so I can help them enjoy their interests and hobbies . I enjoy listening to older...

Care Member says "I thoroughly enjoyed my time when she worked for my dad came to know her as truly valuable asset to our home she’s honest,dependable and incredibly hard...

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Yelena D.

Caregiver, Companion

La Mesa, CA

3.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Dementia
home modification
live-in home care
visiting physician
personal care
Greetings! Thank you for viewing my profile. I love working with seniors. I enjoy giving excellent care and valuable companionship to my clients. I am compassionate, loyal, trustworthy, reliable, organized and a great cook. I have 10+ years experience as a caregiver and companion. My last client I cared for was 93 years old...

Lena A. says " We were looking for some time for a right caregiver for my mother. She had memory and communication problems that required a lot of patience &...

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Sivoki T.

Reliable And Loving Caregiver

La Mesa, CA

2.6(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Companionship
dementia
light cleaning
errands
hospice services
+ 1 more
I am a certified caregiver with many years of experiences. I was also trained to care for patients with LVAD for heart failure patients at a Hospital. I have experienced working with diabetic patients , stroke patients and dementia patients too Help patients with Shower and following the physical and speech therapy instructions...

Dan J. says "Sivoki cared for my mother for almost 2 years. She was like a family member. She helped with everything we needed. She was very caring and loving with my...

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Maria M.

Positive And Caring Caregiver.

El Cajon, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Companionship
dementia
live-in home care
errands
light cleaning
+ 1 more
A lot of my experience I was able to obtain while being a caregiver. This job has prepared me for many everyday circumstances with a sick person with many different diseases and some emergency situations as well. My experience with caregiving starts in 2004 until today. I currently provide caregiving services in a private...

Care Member says "She took care of my grandfather and she was amazing! Always punctual, always with a smile on her face, she had a great attitude and positive energy! She...

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Stephen L.

It's A Pleasure To Meet You

El Cajon, CA

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Companionship
dementia
meal prep
errands
live-in home care
+ 1 more
Hello. I am glad to meet you. I am currently employed with the San Diego Unified School District in the physical handicapped department, and have been for the past 20 years. I also have over 20 years experience in working with senior citizens. In my years of experience, I have been trained on numerous disabilities ranging from...

Terry H. says "Stephen (Tony) was a very helpful and capable caregiver. his easy-going friendly demeanor was helpful, especially given my parents changing needs. He was...

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Alessya A.

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
9 years experience
Companionship
dementia
live-in home care
errands
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I'm a LVN, working at a Hospice Agency. Background: Experienced a CNA worked for 9 years. CNA-HHA-RNA supervisor for 6 years. A Medical Technician 3 years. Assisted and trained patients/staff with: Hoyer lift Get you up lift Transfer boards Draw sheet Positioning Bed Pad with Handles. Experienced in: Palliative...

Lorie M. says "I absolutely love her. She is very compassionate. She treats all of her patients as if they were her own family. Anyone would be lucky to have Alessya as a...

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Lutsia L.

Experienced Caregiver

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience
Dementia
hospice services
live-in home care
respite care
personal care
My name is Lutsia. I have 14 years of experience as a caregiver. I worked at Alzheimer assisted living facility for a year taking care of 10 patients at a time. I took CNA and Home health aid classes in 2013 and behavioral aid certification in 2024. I`m honest, kind, caring, intelligent, hardworking, and responsible. I'm...

Mary A. says "I hired Lutsia to take care of my mother who had dementia. My mother loved Lutsia very much. Lutsia made her feel calm and happy. She knows how to...

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Emma B.

Available Caregiver

Santee, CA

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Companionship
dementia
live-in home care
personal care
mobility assistance
I worked at a senior living faculty for about a year. I mostly worked in the memory care department, but I have some experience working in the assisted living department. My experience working with the residents was amazing, I learned so much and I met the most wonderful people I will remember forever. I have reliable...

Frank P. says "It is a pleasure to have Emma take care of my 85 year old mother that has COPD and is on oxygen. Emma duties included, take in the newspaper, make...

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Ethne M.

Compassionate,patient,reliable Caregiver

El Cajon, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Dementia
live-in home care
personal care
I've taken care of terminally ill patients as well as aging seniors helping with daily needs , cooking , errands, bill paying, administering medications and anything else they may require. I enjoy what I do and glad to help a senior in need. I love making them smile and feel secure knowing I am there to give them the best care...

Adele R. says "Highly recommend Ethne. I hired her to help with care for my 100 year old mother-in-law. Ethne took her hand on her first visit and my MIL loved her from...

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Catherine C.

Experienced CNA/ Caregiver For 15 Years

National City, CA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Companionship
dementia
live-in home care
errands
light cleaning
+ 1 more
id been a cna for more than 15 years now. I'm currently working at UCSD Jacobs medical center in la jolla as a certified nurse assistant I'm only working there for 3 days so I can work couple more days a week. I have experience in caregiving job, home health aide. I have experience with pt with dementia, stroke, cancer,...

Jo F. says "Catherine is dependable and caring. She anticipates her client's needs and gives 100% of her attention."

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Mari Rose F.

Chula Vista, CA

5.0(0)
from
$30/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Companionship
dementia
live-in home care
errands
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I have a Bachelor's Degree of Nursing and a License Registered Nurse in the Philippines and a Certified Phlebotomist here in the US. Worked in the Hospital for 4 years and 5 years in Medical Clinic. Experienced in assisting minor & major surgery, Assessing and monitoring patient, taking medical history and vital signs, giving...
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Melissa G.

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
4 years experience
Dementia
live-in home care
personal care
I am a certified Home Care Aid through the state of California. I have been in the industry for over 5 years now and am currently working part time. I have attended nursing school for 2 years and am also a certified personal trainer. I absolutely love helping others with their daily activities as well as outings and around the...

Sue M. says "My spouse had difficulties connecting with people due to her having Alzheimer's and a severe stroke that impacted the language area of her brain. Melissa...

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Nena E.

Part Time Caregiver

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Companionship
dementia
meal prep
errands
live-in home care
+ 1 more
I am a Personal Care Assistant/Caregiver with more than 10 years of experience, I love helping others, especially elderly people, my connection with them is very special. I enjoy spending time with seniors and listening to there stories. Bilingual Spanish/English, I guarantee your love ones are in good hands with the best...

Diane P. says "My family and I hired Nena to help provide care to our parents who are in their upper 80s - our mother who has dementia, and our father who has many...

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Hazel Marie L.

Compassionate, Reliable & Hardworking Companion

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
8 years experience
Companionship
dementia
live-in home care
errands
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I'm Filipino, hardworking, punctual, very friendly, neat, detail oriented and very organized. I have over 8 years of caregiver experience; a registered Home Care Aide in the state of California; CPR/BLS certified and a part time care manager; managed over 20 caregivers working with different clients and cases. Health issues of...

Kori A. says "Excellent care. I love how she anticipate my needs and is always one-step ahead of me. Reliable and thoughtful. She was a huge help with simplifying my...

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  • 60 live in caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.78/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated live in caregivers is 3.3

Recent live in caregiver reviews from local parents in La Mesa, CA

Live In Caregivers in La Mesa, CA are rated 3.3 out of 5 stars based on 9 reviews of the 60 listed live in caregivers

Eyerusalem W.

I thoroughly enjoyed my time when she worked for my dad came to know her as truly valuable asset to our home she’s honest,dependable and...

- Care member

Yelena D.

We were looking for some time for a right caregiver for my mother. She had memory and communication problems that required a lot of...

- Lena A.

Sivoki T.

Sivoki cared for my mother for almost 2 years. She was like a family member. She helped with everything we needed. She was very caring and...

- Dan J.

FAQs for finding live-in caregivers near you in La Mesa, CA

The average rate for hiring a live-in caregiver near you in La Mesa, CA is $20.78 per hour. It’s worth noting that this is just an average, and the cost of a live-in caregiver can vary based on their qualifications, their years of experience, and the unique type of care your loved one requires.

To start your search for a live-in caregiver near you on Care.com, sort caregiver profiles by distance from La Mesa, CA or zip code. If you want to increase the amount of available options, you can expand your search radius. Then you can compare candidates by reading about their experience working with seniors, the type of caregiving services they provide, and their hourly rate.

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There is no one-size-fits-all approach to live-in caregiver services. All clients have different needs and all caregivers feel comfortable offering specific services. Generally though, you can expect a live-in caregiver to help with cooking, cleaning, tasks that are difficult for the senior to manage, and transportation. It’s important to interview a few different candidates, when hiring a live-in caregiver near you in La Mesa, CA to see what responsibilities they feel comfortable taking on and how their service offerings line up with your needs.

When it’s time to interview live-in caregivers near you in La Mesa, CA, you’ll want to be ready with a list of interview questions you can ask them. You’ll want to start by asking them to tell you more about their work experience and qualifications. Then you can ask them what types of responsibilities they can take on. Don’t be afraid to tell them what you need, the point of an interview is to find out if they’re a good fit for your family.

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