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

60 companion care are listed in Santa Cruz, CA

The average posted rate is $22/hr as of December 2024

The average experience for nearby companion care is 3 years

Companion care in Santa Cruz, CA

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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

5.0

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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, light cleaning, meal prep, errands, companionship, transportation & 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...

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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: Live-in home care, companionship
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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: Meal prep, dementia, light cleaning, errands, transportation
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Joann N.


Santa Cruz, CA

$20-35/hr5 yrs exp

Carer Or Companion Live-In/Out

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have my own reliable transportation as well as a most recent background check certificate for your peace of mind. I do take my job seriously and treat my clients as if they were my own family. I have various experiences and training with Caregiving from bathing bedridden patients or general bathing experience for elderly...
Joann can also help with: Respite care, dementia, hospice services, personal care, home modification, live-in home care & more
Skills:

CNA

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Vigilant S.


Santa Cruz, CA

$16-21/hr

Empathetic Companion And Caregiver: Enhancing Lives Through Genuine Connections.

Experienced companion for seniors, offering genuine companionship and support. I've spent meaningful time engaging with elderly individuals, fostering connections through conversation, games, and outings. Skilled in providing emotional support and assistance with daily tasks. Committed to enhancing the overall well-being of your...
Vigilant can also help with: Meal prep, errands, light cleaning, transportation
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Rachel F.


Santa Cruz, CA

$28-40/hr

Companionate Senior Care

Caring for my grandparents for about a year gave me the experience and compassion to work with seniors. I am studying to become an Occupational Therapist and would like working one on one with people.
Rachel can also help with: Hospice services, light cleaning, meal prep, transportation, errands
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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: Companionship, live-in home care, light cleaning, hospice services, dementia, errands & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

I'm very passionate in the caregiving field to me it's much more than caregiving itself. I've had 16 years experience providing a variety of support to people in the special needs community of all ages this includes assisting seniors. My skills include, budgeting, medication, hygiene, bathing, transportation, community...
Rachel can also help with: Transportation, dementia, errands, meal prep, light cleaning
I don't have much experience with senior care specifically but I do have experience caring for others whether it's meal preparation or just being a companion.
Jordyn can also help with: Meal prep, errands
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Beatriz E.


Santa Cruz, CA

$16-35/hr10 yrs exp

Available For Companionship, Part Time Or Full Time.Night Shift Only

I have strong caregiving background since 2010. 2 years with my CNA license and an active BLS certification. My profesional experience with different employers has provided me with a strong expertise in. personal care assistant such as bathing, dressing and grooming meal preparation companionship medication management...
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

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Ashlynn H.


Santa Cruz, CA

$22-35/hr1 yrs exp

Your New Handy Helper And Friend!

Hello, my name is Ashlynn and I am a 2nd year student at UC Santa Cruz. I have always loved spending time with those who are older and wiser than me. I was extremely close with my grandmother and acted as her part time care giver while she battled dementia and other diseases during hospice. In addition to working with my...
Ashlynn can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep, transportation, hospice services & more
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Nicole E.


Santa Cruz, CA

$28-35/hr6 yrs exp

Seniors Are Awesome!

My first companion care job was about 20 yrs ago. I really love listening to the stories they tell. I'm a very compassionate person. I love to cook and clean. I genuinely care and I think it shows.
Nicole can also help with: Errands, meal prep, transportation, light cleaning
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Leslie C.


Santa Cruz, CA

$30-37/hr10 yrs exp

Compassionate Senior Care

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Please note: my current availability is afternoons, evenings, and overnights. Thank you! Exceptional experience caring for men and women up to age 102. Serving the Santa Cruz and Monterey Bay Area. California State Home Care Aide Registered (background clearance with the DOJ, fingerprints on file) EXCELLENT references....
Leslie can also help with: Personal care, meal prep, hospice services, companionship, respite care, errands & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

Hello, I am a long term resident of Santa Cruz with experience caring for the elderly. I can help with light housekeeping, errands and give companionship. Thank you and I look forward to hearing from you!
Lisa can also help with: Light cleaning, hospice services, errands, meal prep, companionship, respite care & more
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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: Light cleaning, personal care, dementia, meal prep, companionship, errands & more
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Kerry Y.


Santa Cruz, CA

$19-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced And Professional Caregiver

Hello! My name is Kerry. I have over 10 years of experience being a caregiver for people with mental disabilities and the elderly. I have worked with a wide variety of clients including people with physical limitations and people with behavioral challenges. I am a pre-nursing student and a licensed massage therapist. I believe...
Kerry can also help with: Respite care, dementia, hospice services, personal care
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

CPR

Hi there, my name is Oona! Although I do not have proper elder experience, I took care of my mother at end of life. This included: Errands, Dr. Appointments, med management, cleaning house, etc. I also have extensive customer service experience and work well with all people - diversity of ages, abilities - lack of mobility,...
Oona can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, respite care, transportation, meal prep
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Elena B.


Scotts Valley, CA

$40-50/hr10 yrs exp

Personal Assistant

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a motivated self-starter looking for a live-in position. My strengths include:* Extraordinary ability to recognize and respond to client and family needs*Thoughtful and strong decision making capacity*Excellent judgment regarding household management*Researching, preparing, supervising projects*Managing professional and...
Elena can also help with: Light cleaning, transportation, errands, meal prep
5.0
"Elena is compassionate, smart, reliable and helpful. I recommend her without reservation."

Anne B.

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Renee S.


Ben Lomond, CA

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver, Child Care Provider

For 15 years I have provided care for the elderly by assiting with activities of daily living: bathing, dressing, meal preparation, meditation management, exercise, errands, home cleaning, transportation and companionship. I have long experience with Dementia and Parkinsons. Simultaneously I have worked as a patient advocate...
Renee can also help with: Respite care, personal care, home modification, dementia
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

5.0
"My father passed away and Renee was his care giver. She is a knowledgeable, caring, empathic, fully-capable care giver who will be excellent for your parent. "

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Hilary S.


Boulder Creek, CA

$30-50/hr

Positive Companion/care Giver

Hello, my name is Hilary. Over the past 6 years I have been working in childcare. I have a passion for all humans the same. And am looking forward to start working for you.
Hilary can also help with: Dementia, errands, meal prep, live-in home care, hospice services, light cleaning & more

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Recent companion care reviews in Santa Cruz, CA

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

Elena B.

5.0

Elena is compassionate, smart, reliable and helpful. I recommend her without reservation.

- Anne B.

Renee S.

5.0

My father passed away and Renee was his care giver. She is a knowledgeable, caring, empathic, fully-capable care giver who will be excellent for your parent.

- Care member

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