Find Top Post-Surgery Care Near Me in Lakeside, CA

Compare 39 post-surgery caregivers in Lakeside offering in-home recovery support, mobility assistance, and daily care. Compare rates and reviews to find the best fit.

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Lacee K.'s Photo

Heartfelt Caregiver Providing Patient, Respectful Senior Care

Lakeside, CA

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$25/hr
1 year experience
Meal prep
errands
light cleaning
transportation
Hi, my name is Lacee. I am a compassionate and dependable mother of three with a passion for helping others. My caregiving experience includes supporting my husband through spinal surgery recovery and assisting my grandfather with dementia care, which strengthened my patience, empathy, and understanding of senior needs. I am...
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William O.'s Photo

El Cajon, CA

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$35/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
errands
light cleaning
transportation
Hello, I am Will O., I have cared for Seniors, Surgery Recoveries, IDD persons, and I am a SDRC Vendor for Personal Assistance. I am a retired Navy Officer, with over 20years of professional experience. Now I am a caregiver, and it is the BEST JOB I EVER HAD! I'd love to connect to learn more about how I can help you.
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William O.'s Photo

El Cajon, CA

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$28/hr
3 years experience
Hello, I am Will, I have cared for Seniors, Surgery Recoveries, IDD persons, and I am a SDRC Vendor for Personal Assistance. I am a retired Navy Officer, with over 20years of professional experience. Now in my retirement, I am a caregiver, and it is the BEST JOB I EVER HAD! I'd love to connect to learn more about how I can help...
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Marlon S.'s Photo

Poway, CA

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Mobility assistance
home modification
light cleaning
errands
live-in home care
+ 1 more
With 25 years experience cases such as parkinson disease, dementia/alzeimer's, brain injury, cancer, etc. Fulltime/partime. Can provide: ambulation/transfers, incontinent care, bathing/grooming/dressing, oral care, meal preparation, medication management, light housekeeping, assisting all other activities of daily...
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Home Care Nurse Aid

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
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$40/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
dementia
errands
companionship
home modification
+ 1 more
I am a dedicated and compassionate healthcare professional with several years of nursing experience in San Diego, where I provide both clinical care and personal assistance to patients in various healthcare settings. Ive been a homecare nurse for over 5 years providing a full range of healthcare services. My work experience...

Laura K. says "Joanna is a gift to our family. She is caring and knowledgeable. She continually finds good solutions to make my husband more comfortable as his...

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Lois S.'s Photo

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
4 years experience
Transportation
light cleaning
errands
meal prep
respite care
Compassionate Senior Companion - Excellent Quality Care. Bachelor's degree in Human Services. Mature, seasoned care professional offering respectful, warm daily assistance and attentive companionship for seniors. I bring a reliable, compassionate approach to every family I serve, ensuring dignity and safety. My specialized...

Care Member says "I hired Lois at the last minute to take care of my 76-year-old mother who is currently relegated to a wheelchair chair. Lois happily changed diapers,...

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Mari Rose F.'s Photo

Chula Vista, CA

5.0(0)
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$30/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Live-in home care
dementia
errands
companionship
hospice services
+ 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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Compassionate Caregiver

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
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$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Meal prep
dementia
errands
companionship
hospice services
+ 1 more
Hi my name Joy, born and raised in San Diego. I am a compassionate and dependable healthcare professional with several years of experience caring for patients in hospital and home-care settings. My background includes working in the Float Pool at Kaiser Permanente, as well as experience as an RNA and Patient Care Assistant. I am...

Michael B. says "Joy was above and beyond what we could have hoped for our mom's care!! Very thorough, detail-oriented, great companion, and went the extra mile for our...

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Compassionate Caregiver With Medical Background Focused On Senior Care, Safety, And Dignity Always

Escondido, CA

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$28/hr
2 years experience
Respite care
light cleaning
live-in home care
home modification
meal prep
+ 1 more
My name is Raul, a bilingual healthcare professional with experience in patient care, hospice support, chronic disease management, and surgical assistance. Currently, I work as a Caregiver at First Meridian Care Services in San Diego, providing home and hospice care, including catheter monitoring, colostomy care, repositioning,...
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Lucy K.'s Photo

Chula Vista, CA

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$14/hr
5 years experience
Respite care
errands
dementia
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi, my name is Lucy, and I'm a compassionate caregiver and Certified Nursing Assistant with over 5 years of experience in both in-home care and skilled nursing facilities. I'm CPR and BLS certified, and I take pride in providing dependable, high-quality care to seniors with dignity, patience, and respect. My background includes...
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Michelle O.'s Photo

Escondido, CA

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$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
dementia
errands
companionship
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I am a loving, caring, nurturing and compasionate caregiver. I was a live-in for a wonderful VA gentleman for 7 years with Parkinson's Disease. Administering medications, meal preparation, laundry, took him to lunch and movies which he loved. I helped a wonderful elderly lady with severe dementia who unfortunately due to a bad...
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Sherrell K.'s Photo

Lemon Grove, CA

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$29/hr
36 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
dementia
errands
companionship
hospice services
+ 1 more
I have over 30 years of caregiving experience, specializing in catheter care, Hoyer lift operation, memory care, and Alzheimer's support. I have earned a reputation as a personal care champion, providing dignified, patient, and compassionate care. I have strong communication skills, physical strength, and a deeply compassionate...
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Caregiver Provider

Bonita, CA

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$25/hr
5 years experience
Respite care
hospice services
light cleaning
errands
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have worked with the elderly and the young. I have experience with patients having back surgery, laminectomy and fusion, bilateral carpal tunnel decompression, hiatal hernia repair, and cardiac catheter after care. I can provide all in-home care after procedures including dressing changes and assist with activities of daily...
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Amy H.'s Photo

San Diego, CA

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$50/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
dementia
errands
companionship
home modification
+ 1 more
My name is Amy. I'm a compassionate and detail oriented LVN/Caregiver. I have over 18 years of experience working in executive homes as a private caregiver/personal assistant. I have worked with patients in a home setting with the following conditions, Congestive heart failure, COPD, Movement disorders (Parkinson's and MSA)...
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Salena E.'s Photo

Escondido, CA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
errands
dementia
hospice services
light cleaning
I have been working in healthcare since 2014, beginning my career as a Certified Nursing Assistant in geriatric care. I have extensive hands-on experience supporting seniors with diverse needs, including dementia and Alzheimer's care, hospice support, post-surgical and orthopedic care, and assistance with activities of daily...
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William R.'s Photo

San Diego, CA

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$30/hr
20 years experience
Personal care
errands
light cleaning
transportation
Hello. My name is William. I been a CNA for almost 20yrs now. I have worked for hospital and assisted living. My first 10 years as CNA was working for Inpatient Rehab. I worked and trained by Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist and Speach Pathologist. I took care of people who had Stroke, Brain Injury, Quad, Bilateral...
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Brooke S.'s Photo

San Diego, CA

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$55/hr
8 years experience
Meal prep
dementia
errands
companionship
home modification
+ 1 more
My name is Brooke and I have been a registered nurse for 8 years in several specialties such as Stepdown ICU care, telemetry/cardiac care, medical/surgical care, dialysis care, home health and developmentally disabled care. I am a nurse concierge that provides personalized 1:1 care for your healthcare needs in the comfort of...
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Personal Care Assistant Looking For Part-Time Work.

San Diego, CA

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$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
dementia
errands
companionship
home modification
+ 1 more
As a dedicated and compassionate caregiver with over 11 years of hands-on experience in-home care. I hold certifications as a (CNA) and (PCA) and am trained in (CPR) I specialize in caring and helping clients with complex needs, including ALS, Alzheimer's, Dementia, Diabetes, and receiving hospice care. I'm known for my honesty,...
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Yvonne P.'s Photo

Reliable, Compassionate, Fun To Be Around.

San Diego, CA

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$25/hr
18 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Personal care
dementia
errands
companionship
meal prep
+ 1 more
Companionship/ Respite Care/ Oxygen Therapy/ Cancer Care/ Private Care/ Well-Being Care/ Open Wound Care/ Elder Care / Senior Care/ Temporary Care / Post Surgery
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Lucila K.'s Photo

San Diego, CA

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$35/hr
10 years experience
Transportation
errands
hospice services
dementia
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have more 10 years experience I study in Barcelona geriatric and special needs I travel to Sudamérica for help operation smile for kids with needs, my English is my 3 p.m. languish I understand all. The focus is on the patient's comfort, physical well-being, and emotional, social, and spiritual needs, rather than on curing...
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  • The average posted rate is $25.00/hr as of November 2026

Recent post-surgery care reviews from local families in Lakeside, CA

Post-Surgery Care in Lakeside, CA are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 39 listed post-surgery care

Joanna L.

Joanna is a gift to our family. She is caring and knowledgeable. She continually finds good solutions to make my husband more comfortable...

- Laura K.

Lois S.

I hired Lois at the last minute to take care of my 76-year-old mother who is currently relegated to a wheelchair chair. Lois happily...

- Care member

Joy T.

Joy was above and beyond what we could have hoped for our mom's care!! Very thorough, detail-oriented, great companion, and went the extra...

- Michael B.

Helpful information on post-surgery care in Lakeside, CA

Post-surgery care in Lakeside, CA focuses on helping individuals recover safely at home after a medical procedure. Caregivers can assist with mobility, medication reminders, wound care support, meal preparation, and daily activities such as bathing or dressing. The level of care is typically tailored to the type of surgery and recovery plan provided by your healthcare team. Preparing in advance with a post-surgery checklist can help ensure a smoother recovery process.
The cost of post-surgery care in Lakeside, CA can vary depending on the level of support needed and the caregiver’s experience. Many providers charge hourly rates, while extended or overnight care may be priced differently. Costs may also be influenced by the type of surgery, recovery timeline, and whether specialized care is required.
The length of post-surgery care in Lakeside, CA depends on the type of procedure and your individual recovery plan. Some people may need help for just a few days after surgery, while others may require several weeks of support. Your doctor’s recommendations can help guide how much care is needed and for how long.
Yes, many post-surgery care providers in Lakeside, CA offer in-home services, allowing individuals to recover in a familiar and comfortable environment. In-home care can be customized to include part-time assistance, full-time support, or overnight care depending on your needs and recovery goals.
To find a qualified post-surgery caregiver in Lakeside, CA, many families compare providers based on experience with similar procedures, reviews, and availability. It’s helpful to ask about their experience with post-operative care, ability to follow recovery instructions, and communication style. Interviews and trial visits can help ensure a good fit.
Before hiring post-surgery care in Lakeside, CA, consider asking about the caregiver’s experience with your type of surgery, availability, and services offered. You may also want to discuss recovery expectations, safety precautions, and how progress or concerns will be communicated. Choosing a caregiver who can support your specific recovery needs is key.

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