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Aubrey P.

School Psychologist + Yoga Teacher Who Loves Working With Children!

Santa Cruz, CA

from
$35/hr
10 years experience
Hello! I hope you are finding grace, and joy, for you and your little in this new school year :) I want to be in service and offer my experience + passion for supporting well-being for young people, and their families. This is a time when more compassion and less expectation are so important as children + families and students +...
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Focused Professional For More Than 20 Years Exp.

Santa Cruz, CA

from
$26/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
dementia
hospice services
respite care
personal care
+ 1 more
I have more than 20 years of home care aide experience. I can help with Home Care and Respite Care. I take pride in caring for others. I like to maintain a clean and well-organized environment to promote client happiness and safety. In addition I am registered with the state as a home care aide. I also do light house keeping,...
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Special Needs Caregiver: Non Vaccinated

Ben Lomond, CA

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$25/hr
5 years experience
Hello, I have been caring for a special needs teenager for 3 1/2 years. I am compassionate and patient. I believe in respect and teaching people. I am certified with Quality Respite and IHSS. I partner with family for best interest of child.
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Personal Care Attendant Looking For Full Time Work.

Capitola, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Dementia
personal care
I am a responsible and caring private duty caregiver with over 10 years > experience. Very patient, responsible and reliable... I love doing what I > do! Willing to work part/full time, days (hourly), nights, weekends and > respites. I can assist with transfers, all personal hygiene, meal > preparation, feeding, medication...

Vivian S. says "Yahoska has been very good helping her navigate early onset Alzheimer's. I would highly recommend Yahoska. Very caring and reliable."

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  • 4 respite care are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $30.50/hr as of June 2025

FAQs for finding respite care near you in Santa Cruz, 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 Santa Cruz, 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 Santa Cruz, 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 Santa Cruz, 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 Santa Cruz, CA is $30.50 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 Santa Cruz, CA.

To safely hire respite care near you in Santa Cruz, 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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