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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 $23/hr as of March 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, dementia, light cleaning, personal care, meal prep, errands & 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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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: Personal care, dementia, respite care, hospice services
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Home Health Aide

CPR

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Leslie C.


Santa Cruz, CA

$28-35/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, hospice services, companionship, meal prep, respite care, errands & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

5.0
"The most admirable quality that Leslie possesses is that she sincerely cares about the people that she works for. She treats them like family and is always an encouraging presence. "

Douglas D.

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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, light cleaning, transportation, errands
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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: Light cleaning, meal prep, errands, hospice services, 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: Home modification, dementia, personal care, respite care, live-in home care, hospice services & more
Skills:

CNA

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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: Hospice services, dementia, live-in home care, companionship, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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
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, errands, light cleaning, meal prep, hospice services, respite care & more
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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, meal prep, light cleaning, transportation
I have experience working with seniors and can give companionship, light housekeeping, errands and meal prep.
Lisa can also help with: Hospice services, errands, transportation, meal prep, light cleaning
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: Transportation, respite care, errands, 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: Meal prep, dementia, light cleaning, errands, transportation, hospice services & more
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Beatriz E.


Santa Cruz, CA

$17-35/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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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: Transportation, meal prep, errands, light cleaning
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: Light cleaning, errands, meal prep, transportation
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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: Personal care, respite 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. "

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: Meal prep, transportation, errands, light cleaning

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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

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.

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

Average Rating5.0 / 5

Companion Care in Santa Cruz, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 8 reviews of the 60 listed companion care.