Find senior care providers in Santa Cruz, CA that you’ll love

60 senior care providers are listed in Santa Cruz, CA

The average rate is $22/hr as of May 2024

The average experience for nearby senior care providers is 3 years

Senior care providers in Santa Cruz, CA

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Leslie C.


Santa Cruz, CA

$25-28/hr10 yrs exp

Compassionate Senior Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Experience caring for men and women up to age 100. California State Home Care Aide Registered (background clearance with the DOJ, fingerprints on file) EXCELLENT references. Gentle, kind, great sense of humor. Non-smoker/drug-free. Superior companion care: hygiene/bathing/bed baths, bathroom assistance, diapers and incontinence...
Leslie can also help with: Errands, hospice services, companionship, meal prep, respite care, personal care & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

5.0
"Our family adores Leslie. From the first day we interviewed Leslie we immediately felt a trustworthy connection. My mother at 90 years old needed someone dependable and caring and she immediately enjoyed Leslie's companionship. She provided mom with someone to talk...

Beto E.

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Sarah B.


Santa Cruz, CA

$30-45/hr6 yrs exp

Dependable Kind & Compassionate Companion Caregiver Available To Monterey & Santa Cruz Counties

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have been a Senior Caregiver providing companionship, compassionate care, and emotional support for over 6 years. I love the friendships & connections I get to make and the satisfaction of truly helping another person live safely at home with independence and dignity. My goal is to come alongside my clients and provide...
Sarah can also help with: Personal care, transportation, light cleaning, meal prep, errands, companionship & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"I was involved with with the caregiving when Sarah joined our team. She proved to be a superior Team member. She understands the needs of the elderly and is quick to discern a need and acts on it. She is compassionate, diligent, punctual, and honest. And very...

Care member

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Lauren R.


Santa Cruz, CA

$25-45/hr10 yrs exp

LBz Special Helperz Multi Services

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Lauren, I am the owner of LBz Special Helperz, a multi-services company offering non-medical home care, cleaning/laundry services, personal shopper assistance, meal prep/catering & home/office organization. I'm an experienced caregiver with 15 years of experience caring for the elderly and disabled. I also have...
Lauren can also help with: Light cleaning, companionship, errands, mobility assistance, hospice services, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

Wound Care

CNA

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Thania O.


Santa Cruz, CA

$20-30/hr9 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, My name is Thania. I've been in the medical field since 2012. I am currently a Medical Assistant. I've worked with patients who have dementia/Alzheimer's, Parkinson's disease, strokes and mostly elderly patients. Some of my responsibilities in the past have been patient personal hygiene, bathing, feeding, transferring,...
Thania can also help with: Respite care, dementia, personal care, hospice services
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CNA

Wound Care

5.0
"Thania is a hard working individual. She is very attentive and great at what she does."

Vanessa C.

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Nicole C.


Santa Cruz, CA

$30-45/hr7 yrs exp

Available For Companionship, Housekeeping, Meal Prep And Transportation.

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Gave loving care for two elderly ladies their last year of life. Assisted in mental and physical exercise. Helped in daily tasks that proved difficult due to severe Alzheimer's and Dementia. Provided transportation to appointments and outings. Cared for an 85-year-old man. Mostly concentrated on meal prep, light housekeeping...
Nicole can also help with: Companionship, meal prep, errands, personal care, light cleaning, dementia & more
5.0
"I found Nicole on Care.com in August 2018. She was hired to assist my elderly 84 year old Uncle with his daily needs. My Uncle is mobile and takes care of his basic needs but needed help with his meals, laundry, and light cleaning. Since my aunt's passing, this was...

Ryan C.

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Mary S.


Santa Cruz, CA

$28-30/hr5 yrs exp

Responsible, Gentle, Compassionate, Empathetic

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I'm a. good listener and making person feel whole and cared for. Good cook especially for clean, healthy food. I'm careful with people who are odor sensitive and keep myself scent free. I'm a good masseuse and can help alleviate pain.
Mary can also help with: Meal prep, errands, dementia, hospice services, companionship, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Mary is always positive. She is caring, attentive and engaging her clients. She is good with dogs also. She took care of my dog for 7 months and my dog loved her. She shares information from shift to shift efficiently."

Cindy C.

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Dorrene A.


Santa Cruz, CA

$45-50/hr10 yrs exp

Registered Nurse Hospice, Senior Care

RN with 35 years of experience which includes Hospice care, Medical-Surgical, Home Health, Critical Care and Acute Rehab Nursing. I have worked at local hospitals and hospices. I can provide respite care and nursing care for Hospice and senior patients. Wound care and medication administration for patients. Available for up to 8...
Dorrene can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, meal prep, light cleaning, respite care
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Marissa B S.


Santa Cruz, CA

$22/hr1 yrs exp

Senior Care

I am looking to provide my services to those who are elderly and/or disabled. I have experience with working with people who needed help getting around (ie, driving to and from places), taking them to their doctors, and helping them manage their health and medications. My current client with someone who is epileptic and my job...
Marissa B can also help with: Meal prep, transportation, respite care, errands, dementia, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

Licensed Nurse

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Lauren W.


Santa Cruz, CA

$20-30/hr1 yrs exp

Senior caregiver

Hello, my name is Lauren. I am 30 years old! Currently, I am a Stay At Home Mom to my 6-year-old son and 3-year-old daughter. My son is in school M-F(except for summer). I am looking for work where I can bring my kiddos along as well! Before being a SAHM I worked at a private school where I was the Administrative Assistant. I...
Lauren can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, meal prep
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Elsa S.


Santa Cruz, CA

$25-30/hr5 yrs exp

Senior caregiver

I am a caring individual who enjoys helping people. Please contact me for more information. Thank you.
Elsa can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, meal prep, transportation, respite care, dementia & more
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Julianne B.


Santa Cruz, CA

$30-35/hr

Part-time Personal Trainer For Seniors

I have had the honor and privilege of caring for multiple family members that had cancer, chronic back issues and dementia. I would like to combine my personal training certification and my desire to keep seniors active. I can relieve the daily caregiver during their break and take your senior for walks or help implement...
Julianne can also help with: Companionship, dementia
Skills:

CPR

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Sheila G.


Santa Cruz, CA

$25-30/hr

Experienced Elder Care Giver-Own Parents

I shared the care of our elderly parents including mom with dementia up until their passing during Covid-19. Before that my caregiving was extensive with children and babies, also animals.
Sheila can also help with: Dementia, errands, meal prep, respite care, transportation, light cleaning & more
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Donna A.


Santa Cruz, CA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Adult Care Services (Adults Only)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have been a caregiver from 2012 to current. I do it all. Memory Care Specialist. I care for my client with patience and treat him or her with dignity. I am a Registered Caregiver with the State Of California. I do the cleaning for my client or clients home to make sure that it is done throughout. If my client or clients...
Donna can also help with: Companionship, dementia, mobility assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Home Health Aide

CPR

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Sherri M.


Santa Cruz, CA

$28-35/hr10 yrs exp

Because I Care

Aloha. I've been a caregiver many years, now. I got my start when my late husband became ill with terminal cancer, and since, have found I have an affinity for it. As some examples of my experience, I have worked with a quadriplegic male, a woman both pre- and post-op with double hip replacement surgery, a man that was injured...
Sherri can also help with: Errands, dementia, hospice services, live-in home care, light cleaning, companionship & more
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Hannah S.


Santa Cruz, CA

$22-35/hr

Loving Care Provider

Hello my name is Hannah! For most of my life I have always cared for others. I have always connected well with Seniors! My favorite people in my life were my 4 grandparents. I spent a lot of my life caring for my own grandparents as they got older or suffered from early Dementia. I learned a lot from them which opened the doors....
Hannah can also help with: Meal prep, transportation, errands, dementia, light cleaning
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Terrence Joe P.


Santa Cruz, CA

$21-40/hr4 yrs exp

Care With Passion

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 4 years of experience. I can help with Personal Care, Meal prep, Mobility assistance and Bathing/Dressing
Terrence Joe can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, light cleaning, errands, mobility assistance, companionship & more
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Kennedy T.


Santa Cruz, CA

$16-21/hr1 yrs exp

Care Companion

I have experience taking care of seniors as I was helping with my grandmothers as they aged. I also worked at a dementia senior facility in Health Services for a year, aiding the nurse at the beginning of the pandemic. Seniors hod a special place in my heart and have so many stories to tell. Helping your loved one will also help...
Kennedy can also help with: Transportation, dementia, meal prep, light cleaning, errands
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Jodie H.


Santa Cruz, CA

$25-35/hr1 yrs exp

Need A Care Companion

I have gone through the medical assisting program at cabrillo college and I recently have worked at sutter walk in care and I have realized it wasnt for me when I found out I have to deal with pediatrics as well, I dont have the heart for that at all.
Jodie can also help with: Companionship, live-in home care
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Samantha R.


Santa Cruz, CA

$20-25/hr4 yrs exp

Your Local Care Companion!

I started caring for seniors when Covid-19 impacted my loved ones' lives. My own grandma was my first care experience as well as becoming my little nephews' nanny. I learned to be responsible for my family first and realized I could help ther people's lives too. Since then, I've excelled in senior care and overall companionship...
Samantha can also help with: Dementia, errands, live-in home care, companionship, light cleaning, hospice services & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Jennifer K.


Santa Cruz, CA

$30-50/hr8 yrs exp

Jolly Caring Helper

I have over 15 years experience caring for others. I was born and raised in medicine, giving me the experience and knowledge to assist others with their needs ranging from cooking, bathing/dressing and companionship. I am kind, patient and love helping others.
Jennifer can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, meal prep

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Recent senior care reviews in Santa Cruz, CA

Leslie C.

5.0

Our family adores Leslie. From the first day we interviewed Leslie we immediately felt a trustworthy connection. My mother at 90 years old needed someone dependable and caring and she immediately enjoyed Leslie's companionship. She provided mom with someone to talk with, laugh with and I knew that I...

- Beto E.

Sarah B.

5.0

Anybody would be lucky to have Sarah as a caregiver/helper. She’s capable, punctual, smart, flexible, able to fill whatever needs you may have. She’s a lovely person. I highly recommend her!!

- Care member

Thania O.

5.0

Thania is a hard working individual. She is very attentive and great at what she does.

- Vanessa C.

Nicole C.

5.0

Nicole took excellent care of my Mom for 6 months. Nicole is hard-working, efficient, and kind. She does whatever needs to be done and more. She is always on time. Nicole is very sweet, loving and cheerful. She is 100% trust worthy. My mom called Nicole her “angel.”

- Care member

Mary S.

5.0

Mary is always positive. She is caring, attentive and engaging her clients. She is good with dogs also. She took care of my dog for 7 months and my dog loved her. She shares information from shift to shift efficiently.

- Cindy C.

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Ratings for Santa Cruz, CA senior care providers listed on Care.com

Average Rating5.0 / 5

Senior Care Providers in Santa Cruz, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 15 reviews of the 60 listed senior care providers.