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Melinda S.

Dependable & Experienced Caregiver Available (Full-Time/Part-Time/Respite)

Palm Desert, CA

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Hospice services
dementia
companionship
errands
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello, my name is Melinda, & I have 25+ years of personal experience as a caregiver. I'm experienced w/ cancer patients, hospice, alzheimer's, dementia, & post-operative care. My skills include bathing, toileting, incontinence, hygiene, ambulation, mobility/exercise, & medication reminders. I take accurate records of the day &...

Care Member says "Melinda is the BEST! She has come to help our family as we are navigating some tricky health challenges with my mom. She is so kind and caring -...

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Julianne H.

Senior Care

Palm Desert, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Hospice services
dementia
companionship
errands
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello, my name is Julianne. and I live in Palm Desert. I have the latest vaccine (9-16-24). I am CPR and First aid certified. I believe family is First, Always, and will treat your loved one as one of my own. I have worked with mild/moderate dementia and Alzheimer patients with great results. I am looking for part time work, but...

Care Member says "Julianne is great! She is very patient and kind with the care of my 97 year old Father. He looked forward to her visits. Definitely would re-hire...

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Carena V.

Special Needs Care

Indio, CA

5.0(0)
from
$56/hr
10 years experience
I am a certified medical assistant, licensed with the state as a home care aid, certified in medication management , CPR/BLS and first aide certified and also have my food handlers certification. I have been working for hospice and palliative care for the last 8 years as well as worked in the medical field for critical care ,...
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Carena V.

Caregiver , Medication Technician/CMA, Hospice Care

Indio, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Personal care
home modification
dementia
hospice services
respite care
*Covid vaccinated* I am a certified medical assistant, licensed with the state as a home care aid, certified in medication management , CPR/BLS and first aide certified and also have my food handlers certification. I have been working for hospice and palliative care for the last 8 years as well as worked in the medical field for...

Alex C. says "Carena assisted my ailing father with his care. She was kind, patient, warm, and extremely professional. Our family appreciated her support for my father...

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Jessica S.

Compassionate Professional

Cathedral City, CA

from
$20/hr
1 year experience
Light cleaning
errands
dementia
hospice services
meal prep
+ 1 more
I am a social worker and have provided in home care for my own family as a caregiver. I like to make everyone comfortable and reduce family stress. I have also worked hospice and am available for end of life respite. I play cribbage, mahjong and can find something interesting in common with anyone!
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Skye P.

Cathedral City, CA

from
$20/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Respite care
light cleaning
errands
meal prep
transportation
Hi there! My name is Skye and I have provided respite care for about 2 years now for my sister who is a Diabetic and has Autism. I am familiar with administering medication, doing house cleaning, preparing meals needed for her diabetes, going grocery shopping, etc. I would love to help out!
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Daisy J.

Caregiver/Behavioral Tech/Respite Worker

Indio, CA

from
$25/hr
4 years experience
Dependable Behavioral Therapist/Individual committed to providing expert support for every client. Coordinates effective treatment by implementing prescribed interventions and facilitating positive interactions. Protects patients with proven techniques and full compliance with development. Dependable Behavioral...
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Thom B.

One Time Or Temporary Support?

Palm Springs, CA

from
$30/hr
5 years experience
Respite care
errands
companionship
personal care
transportation
Interested in one-time jobs, or short duration support (1-3 hours) per week on a temporary or recurring basis. I limit the number of hours I work so as to provide a high quality of support. Services includes caregiver respite; companionship; personal care; and assistance with shopping, errands, household management, and...
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  • 8 respite care are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $32.50/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated respite care is 5.0

Recent respite care reviews from local parents in Palm Desert, CA

Respite Care in Palm Desert, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 14 reviews of the 8 listed respite care

Melinda S.

Melinda is the BEST! She has come to help our family as we are navigating some tricky health challenges with my mom. She is so kind and...

- Care member

Julianne H.

Julianne is great! She is very patient and kind with the care of my 97 year old Father. He looked forward to her visits. Definitely...

- Care member

Carena V.

Carena assisted my ailing father with his care. She was kind, patient, warm, and extremely professional. Our family appreciated her...

- Alex C.

FAQs for finding respite care near you in Palm Desert, CA

The respite care meaning can vary slightly depending on who is providing their services. This is why we recommend that you review the profiles of the 2 respite care providers near you in Palm Desert, CA carefully to see what services they offer. That being said, respite care services usually involve providing caregiving support when the usual caregiver can’t be there.

Care.com makes finding respite care providers near you in Palm Desert, CA fast and easy. From the comfort of your own home, you can review a variety of different respite caregiver profiles in your area to learn more about their experiences and services. You can also read reviews from former clients to help find the right fit for your family.

The cost of respite care near you in Palm Desert, CA can vary depending on the cost of living in your location and how much experience the caregiver has. However, to give you a jumping off point, the average rate for respite care providers in Palm Desert, CA is $32.50 per hour.

The types of respite care services you require likely depend on the type of care the person you’re caring for needs. For example, some people may require more general caregiving, whereas some need help with transportation, taking medication, or grooming. Because of this, it can be helpful to review different profiles of respite care providers near you in Palm Desert, CA.

To safely hire respite care near you in Palm Desert, CA, we strongly recommend you run an independent background check, interview a handful of different caregivers, and request references. You can also review the profiles of respite caregivers who have a CareCheck badge on their profile.

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