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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 $24/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby companion care is 3 years

Companion care in Santa Cruz, CA

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Nicole C.


Santa Cruz, CA

$30-45/hr7 yrs exp

Available For Companionship, Housekeeping, Meal Prep And Transportation.

5.0

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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, light cleaning, dementia, errands, meal prep, personal care & more
5.0
"Nicole took care of my mom who was suffering with dementia. Nicole was always upbeat during the year she spent With my mom and my mom really enjoyed Nicole's company. Nicole would take her for coffee or for walks at the beach. She would take my mom to appointments...

Alison M.

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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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Anastasia P.


Santa Cruz, CA

$20-30/hr2 yrs exp

Companion Care

Some of my strengths and prior experiences include: fun conversations, and emotional support. Assistance with errands such as grocery shopping, pharmacy visits, and appointments. Light housekeeping, including laundry, dishes, and tidying up. Meal preparation and assistance with dietary needs. Medication reminders (non-medical)....
Anastasia can also help with: Dementia, 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: Errands, meal prep, hospice services, light cleaning, 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: Dementia, live-in home care, home modification, hospice services, personal care, respite care & more
Skills:

CNA

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: Errands, meal prep
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Jasmine F.


Santa Cruz, CA

$22/hr5 yrs exp

Companionship

I have experience taken care of the older population, through being a caregiver for my grandparents. I believe in giving seniors a sense of purpose to wake up in the morning and providing the best quality of care as they age. I'm compassionate, dependable, and willing to lend a helping hand to those that need it most. I love...
Jasmine can also help with: Errands, transportation, light cleaning, meal prep
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: Companionship, light cleaning, errands, hospice services, meal prep, respite care & more
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Janice S.


Santa Cruz, CA

$28-30/hr10 yrs exp

With 9 Years Of Experience Of Caregiving. I Enjoyed Working With Elderly Clients

Hello! My name is Janice! I am a certified Homecare Aide with 10 years of elderly caregiving experience providing compassionate and reliable care for seniors. I have experience assisting with daily living activities including bathing, dressing , meal prep, medication reminders and companionship. I am also skilled in providing...
Janice can also help with: Home modification, meal prep, light cleaning, live-in home care, mobility assistance, respite care & more
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

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Justin G.


Santa Cruz, CA

$33-50/hr12 yrs exp

Compassionate, Attentive Listener

Compassionate, dependable, and patient. I enjoy caregiving because I truly love being around seniors. Their wisdom, stories, and warmth bring me joy, and I feel fulfilled knowing I can offer support, companionship, and comfort in their daily lives.
Justin can also help with: Companionship, hospice services, dementia, errands, light cleaning, live-in home care & more
Hi there, my name is Oona! Although I do not have extensive elder experience, I took care of my mother at the end of her 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...
Oona can also help with: Errands, respite care, light cleaning, meal prep, transportation
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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, transportation, light cleaning, meal prep
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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: Dementia, light cleaning, errands, hospice services, meal prep, transportation & more
I have experience working with seniors and can give companionship, light housekeeping, errands and meal prep.
Lisa can also help with: Errands, meal prep, hospice services, light cleaning, transportation
Hi there! I currently work with children, adults and the elderly and have some availability. I have experience with housekeeping, medication administration, meal prep and some medical procedures such as G-tubes and ostomy bags. I can perform wheelchair transfers, personal care tasks, and provide general companionship. Open to...
Nicolette can also help with: Errands, transportation, light cleaning, meal prep

Albertine C.


Santa Cruz, CA

$22-30/hr4 yrs exp

Compassionate, Trained Support For Your Loved Ones

Hi! My name is Albertine, and I bring a compassionate, knowledgeable approach to senior care. As the oldest sister in my family, caregiving has always come naturally to me. I've been trained as a midwife, where I gained extensive hands-on experience. In addition to that, I've completed several medical internships including...
Albertine can also help with: Light cleaning, 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: Errands, transportation, light cleaning, 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: Dementia, respite care, home modification, personal care
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. "

Care member

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Jennifer M.


Soquel, CA

$17-22/hr5 yrs exp

Companion/Personal Assistant

Hello, I have many years of being a mother's helper, a companion for the elderly, and being a personal assistant. I also worked for a company as a care driver for children in the Bay Area called HopSkip drive and currently drive for Uber! I'm known for my dedication with my clients to get the job done. I always go above and...
Jennifer can also help with: Errands, transportation, light cleaning, meal prep
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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, light cleaning, errands, hospice services, live-in home care, meal prep & more

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Recent companion care reviews in Santa Cruz, CA

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

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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