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Ericka S.

I Provide Outstanding Patient Care,

Santa Cruz, CA

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Hospice services
meal prep
errands
dementia
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I have extensive medical experience in emergency medicine. I provide compassionate care. I am a radiology technologist, computed tomography as well as a medical assistant. I can assist with Medical Care, Home Care, Transportation, light housekeeping and meal preparation as well as medication reminders refills and daily intake. I...
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School Psychologist + Yoga Teacher Who Loves Working With Children!

Santa Cruz, CA

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$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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Looking For Fulfilling Summer Childcare Work!

Soquel, CA

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$17/hr
6 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
Hi there! My name is Joan, and I'm a 26-year-old enrichment specialist with a passion for helping young learners thrive! I currently work at an elementary school, where I have the pleasure of working with mainly kindergarten aged children (although it does vary!) to inspire curiosity and creativity through engaging activities....
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Just A Reasonable And Kind Human, Who Genuinely Enjoys Kids.

Santa Cruz, CA

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$20/hr
7 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hi! I have worked with children in so many wonderful settings. From 2 years as a horse wrangler and teacher at summer camp, nannying for multiple families over the years, tutoring in English Literature, in-town day camps, and volunteering at a special-needs equine therapy center, I have learned so much about relating to...
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Santa Cruz, CA

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$19/hr
5 years experience
I'm passionate about nurturing children's growth and development. With five years of experience caring for children of all ages, I'm confident in my ability to provide a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for your child. My patient and calm nature allows me to handle any situation with ease. I believe in open...
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Scotts Valley, CA

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$25/hr
2 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hello! I am a 23-year-old UCSC alumni and am passionate about creating moments of joy and child development. I have previously babysat ages 5-13, worked for 3 years as a behavior technician in ABA services, and worked in TK-12 grade as a paraprofessional the past one year. I have lots of experience working with children ages...
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Santa Cruz, CA

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$27/hr
7 years experience
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Mackenzie :) I am so ecstatic to start this journey of hopefully establishing care for children of all ages, experiences and needs through the Care. com platform. I have been a certified special education teacher for the past 7 years, servicing children from age 5 to 12 years of age. In addition, I developed...
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Kenya

Santa Cruz, CA

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$32/hr
16 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
carpooling
Hello, I have been in service to families for the last 16 years mainly in Santa and some of the Bay Area. I've worked as a nanny, household manager, holistic postpartum doula, personal chef, provided overnight care and now am finishing hours to become a biodynamic craniosacral therapist. I've had the privilege of providing...
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Part Time Helper Available

Santa Cruz, CA

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
From moving and KonMari tidying up, decluttering and home organization, support for handling estates of deceased loved ones, house sitting and plant care, event flowers, errands - I have helped repeat clients, family and friends in various support roles. As a personal assistant with a background in home management, pet and child...
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Your Dog's Home Away From Home. Play, Care, And Cuddles!

Scotts Valley, CA

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$17/hr
2 years experience
Grooming
pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
dog training
+ 1 more
I have two years of experience caring for dogs of all sizes and breeds. My services include daily walks, ensuring they stay clean after playtime, feeding them according to their needs, and administering medication when necessary. I love to play with them and give plenty of cuddles and hugs. I am dedicated to providing a safe,...
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Services: Pet Care, Tutoring, Running Errands, Or Odd Jobs

Santa Cruz, CA

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$25/hr
1 year experience
Pet transportation
pet walking
daily feeding
administration of medicine
Hi, my name is Andrew! I'm currently a senior at ucsc getting my degree in environmental science. I offer a range of services including pet care, tutoring, and running errands. I am a hardworking empathetic, and trustworthy person with a passion for helping others. I have a strong background in academics being top 10 in high...
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Santa Cruz, CA

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$22/hr
General room cleaning
organization
changing bed linens
carpet cleaning
kitchen cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi, my name is Andrew! I'm currently a senior at ucsc getting my degree in environmental science. I offer a range of services including pet care, tutoring, and running errands. I am a hardworking empathetic, and trustworthy person with a passion for helping others. I have a strong background in academics being top 10 in high...
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Companion And CNA

Freedom, CA

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$26/hr
4 years experience
Light cleaning
personal care
hospice services
dementia
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello, my name is Karina. I began working as a caregiver in 2017 and since then my passion has grown to keep offering service to the senior community. In addition, I have experience caring for dementia clients, Parkinson's clients, insulin dependent, hospice clients, bed-bounds clients and so forth.
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Pet Sitter

Santa Cruz, CA

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$17/hr
2 years experience
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
boarding
Hi, I'm Sophie! I have been a pet sitter for a few years now. I currently volunteer at a dog kennel so I have plenty of hands on pet experience daily. I offer all pet sitting services such as walking, overnight stay, bathing, feeding, etc. Looking forward to hearing from you!
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Santa Cruz, CA

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$20/hr
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi, my name is Andrew! I'm currently a senior at ucsc getting my degree in environmental science. I offer a range of services including pet care, tutoring, and running errands. I am a hardworking empathetic, and trustworthy person with a passion for helping others. I have a strong background in academics being top 10 in high...
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Santa Cruz, CA

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$20/hr
2 years experience
Hospice services
live-in home care
errands
dementia
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I have had experience taking care of my parents shopping, cleaning cooking, reading, changing clothes bed pans, etc. I have also raised two children and I have a lot of child care experience. I like to take care of people and make them feel like they are loved and cared for because the elderly population tends to be very lonely....
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Santa Cruz, CA

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$23/hr
Hi, my name is Andrew! I'm currently a senior at ucsc getting my degree in environmental science. I offer a range of services including pet care, tutoring, and running errands. I am a hardworking empathetic, and trustworthy person with a passion for helping others. I have a strong background in academics being top 10 in high...
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Registered Home Care Aide, Senior Care Provider Specializing In Dementia / Alzheimer's Care

Los Gatos, CA

5.0(1)
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$40/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hospice services
meal prep
errands
dementia
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Let's bring the sunshine in! Because it's not just senior care, it's whole person care. It's about focusing on the things that bring us joy, feelings of gratitude and wellness! It's about caring for Mom/ Dad with love & compassion, protecting their dignity and legacy. This is for all the times they were there for us. This is...

Care Member says "What a wonderful care provider! Erica is stabilizing, knowledgeable, client centered, solution driven, peace bringing, collaborative. Our parents are...

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Babysitter

Saratoga, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
Hi! I'm Tiffany and I am a registered nurse and graduate student. Currently I am open for babysitting, date nights, and meal prepping services. Please message me if you have any questions!

Dewanshi B. says "Tiffany is hard working, and good with children. I would definitely hire her again. Tiffany not only helped my little one but also spent a lot of time...

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  • 60 therapy dogs are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $21.50/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated therapy dogs is 5.0

FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in Capitola, CA

To find a therapy dog near you in Capitola, CA, all you have to do is log on to Care.com. You can search for therapy dogs in your area and can sort by location and price. You can read therapy dog provider profiles to learn more about their services and offerings and can even read reviews from other customers.

The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in Capitola, CA is $21.50 per hour. However, that is just an average to give you an idea of where to get started. The cost of each individual therapy dog can vary by breed, by trainer, and by your specific location—amongst other factors.

There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in Capitola, CA. To start, therapy dogs can provide comfort and support to people who are dealing with emotional challenges such as anxiety, depression, and stress. They can also help to reduce feelings of loneliness and isolation. Therapy dogs have also been shown to have a positive effect on physical healing. They can help to lower blood pressure and reduce pain.

When you hire therapy dog near you in Capitola, CA, they will have received extensive training, including basic obedience training, socialization, task-specific training, and certification. If you have specific requirements for therapy dogs, be sure to speak with their handler about your needs.

When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in Capitola, CA, you should interview a few different therapy dog providers to learn more about the specific training each therapy dog has. Some may focus on mental health issues, whereas others may be able to provide more physical support.

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