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32 home aides are listed in Santa Cruz, CA

The average posted rate is $27/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby home aides is 5 years

Home aides in Santa Cruz, CA

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Shara M.


Santa Cruz, CA

$45/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced And Fun-loving In Home Care Provider

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Shara and I have 22 years experience working in the elderly community with our silver haired saints. My clients have ranged in medical and situational needs from dementia to dysphasia to incontinence to complete immobility. Sometimes they have just needed a friend to play UNO with and other times they have...
Shara can also help with: Home modification, live-in home care, respite care, personal care, dementia, hospice services & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

Wound Care

5.0
"Shara is the kindest, caring, sweetest person that I have ever met. I hired her to help with my mom who has dementia. Shara goes above and beyond to make each day exciting and fun. She know’s how to motivate and get my mom moving. She really treats everyone like...

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Rosa G.


Santa Cruz, CA

$26-50/hr10 yrs exp

Focused Professional For More Than 20 Years Exp.

I have more than 20 years of home care aide experience. I can help with Home Care and Respite Care. I take pride in caring for others. I like to maintain a clean and well-organized environment to promote client happiness and safety. In addition I am registered with the state as a home care aide. I also do light house keeping,...
Rosa can also help with: Hospice services, meal prep, respite care, personal care, dementia, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

I have over 10 years of senior care experience of taking care of my mother while on hospice. I Helped with meal prep, errands, house keeping & cooking. We also did yoga together. I have experience in spending time with people while being helpful & nurturing. I am patient and kind being a mother of 2 kids. I love being healthy...
Olmeca can also help with: Light cleaning, transportation, errands, meal prep
During my college years I moved in with my grandparents and my aunt and enjoyed keeping them company. Two of them had Alzheimer's and one had bad knees. I gained so many years of experience keeping up with their individual meds and care system. I later on took care of my dad that had urethral cancer, I gained so much medical...
Clarissa can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
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Mimi L.


Santa Cruz, CA

$30/hr2 yrs exp

I Love Working With Old(er) People And Love Hearing Their Stories

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Recently I retired from my flight attendant job of 43 years. We are annually trained in CPR, AED, O2, general emergencies, first aid and leveraging people from chairs to beds to toilets and out of harms way. I am a good cook, and listener, I can give a massage and back scratches, tend to hair and nails with clips and cleaning,...
Mimi can also help with: Personal care, dementia
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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: Light cleaning, meal prep, respite care, mobility assistance, home modification, live-in home care & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

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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: Errands, meal prep, transportation, respite care, dementia, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Licensed Nurse

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

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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, transportation, meal prep, dementia, hospice services & more
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Leslie C.


Santa Cruz, CA

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

Compassionate Senior Care

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

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. Gentle, kind, great sense of humor. Non-smoker/drug-free. Superior care: hygiene/bathing/bed...
Leslie can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, meal prep, light cleaning, companionship, errands & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

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Karen A.


Soquel, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Experienced, Well Trained Senior Care Provider Available

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have over 20 years of verifiable experience in the field of senior home health care. I have earned the Senior's Choice of Certified Home Companion Aides, as well as a certificate of completion of the Caregiver Training Series at Cabrillo College, along with C. N. A. training in a convalescent hospital. I offer professional,...
Karen can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, personal care, meal prep, companionship, errands & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

I have a lifetime of personal and professional experience caring for others. Recently relocated to the area. Adventurous world traveler to 35 countries, amateur chef, music & animal lover. Kind, patient, nurturing, creative, fun & trustworthy. Stepmom to 1 daughter (3-8). I helped care for my 6 siblings, babysat, & nannied for...
Vanessa can also help with: Mobility assistance, specialized care, visiting physician, companionship, personal care
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

Wound Care

My names Megan, I've been working and caregiving for a wide range of kids, adults, seniors and special needs for many years. Each requiring a different level of high care. I'm CPR and first aid certified along with having experiencing doing shifts on an ambulance while I was Perusing a career in fire.
Megan can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, respite care, meal prep, dementia, hospice services & more
I've been a care provider almost my entire life. I've worked with babies. children with special needs and seniors. I'm a good natured fun loving person. I have several letters of recommendation. I'm CPR & first aide certified. Im also a certified medical assistant. I'm a hard worker I'm honest adaptable and loyal. I have an...
Michele can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, respite care, meal prep, dementia, hospice services & more
Skills:

CNA

Halle K.


Soquel, CA

$28-30/hr2 yrs exp

Pre-Medical Student Looking For Caregiving Role

Hi my name is Halle, and I am looking to help with your senior care needs. I am a UCLA alumni with degree in Psychobiology and Global Heath. I have clinical experience as a Volunteer Medical Assistant at the United Family Care Medical Center in Culver City. I also work with older individuals as a Physical Therapy Aide at...
Halle can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, meal prep
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Jazmin R.


San Jose, CA

$30-35/hr9 yrs exp

Caregiver: Available

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have been a caregiver for 9 years now, and the patients whom I had the pleasure of working with, I've helped with their daily living needs that ranges from getting up from bed, personal hygiene. Some meal prep and cleanup, exercise routine, medication administration, laundry and housecleaning. I was able to take workshops...
Jazmin can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, mobility assistance, meal prep, companionship, errands & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Jasmine worked for us over 4 years. She is a very loving and caring woman. She was always there for us if we needed to help cover someone's vacation or trade shifts if her schedule allowed. She is very easy to work with and most important my mother loved her. She...

Jean B.

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Kaylin W.


San Jose, CA

$30/hr8 yrs exp

Caregiver / Home Care Aide

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Kaylin and I'm an experienced Home Care Aide. I have over 8 years of experience caring for adults and children. Currently certified Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED. I provide loving care and support for elderly and disabled individuals. I have experience caring for others with Alzheimers, stroke,...
Kaylin can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, live-in home care, light cleaning, companionship, errands & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

Wound Care

4.0
"Kaylin was very great at what she did. She just didn’t come all the time. I only needed her one or two days a week and maybe that’s why… but she wasn’t really willing to show up. She’s a really nice person and very good attentive and fallows directions well. "

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Erica L M.


Los Gatos, CA

$40/hr10 yrs exp

Registered Home Care Aide, Senior Care Provider Specializing In Dementia / Alzheimer's Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

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...
Erica L can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, meal prep, light cleaning, companionship, errands & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Erica is a consistent, diligent caregiver. She completes assigned tasks and competently juggles ambiguous situations. Erica is compassionate, resourceful, proactive, and an excellent communicator. Erica's star qualities are her work ethic, compassion, and cheerful...

Alexandra P.

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Vicki L.


Campbell, CA

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Full/Part-Time Caregiver Available

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I have 20 years of experience working in home care and in hospitals. I thoroughly enjoy working with seniors trying to engage them physically, emotionally, and recreationally. I enjoy the relationships I have developed over the years. I am a California Certified Nurse Assistant and Home Health Aide. My services include...
Vicki can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, mobility assistance, meal prep, companionship, errands & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

5.0
"Vicky is a delightful person to work with. She’s a friendly sweet and has a warm heart. She loves her work. She is very patient to her clients. "

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Juanita C.


Campbell, CA

$30-51/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! My name is Juanita, I'm a Compassionate and experienced caregiver with 12 years of dedicated service, providing exceptional support to individuals of all ages. Known for being patient, loving, and highly dependable. Certified in CPR/FirstAid. ensuring a safe and attentive environment for clients. As an IHSS provider,...
Juanita can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, meal prep, light cleaning, companionship, errands & more
Skills:

Wound Care

CPR

5.0
"Juanita was a HUGE help to my mom during her recovery from neck surgery. In addition to caring for my mom, helping with cooking, cleaning, errands, and other housekeeping, she also gave my mom a great haircut and styled her hair daily! She was willing to do...

Caryn O.

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Recent home aide reviews in Santa Cruz, CA

Shara M.

5.0

Shara is the kindest, caring, sweetest person that I have ever met. I hired her to help with my mom who has dementia. Shara goes above and beyond to make each day exciting and fun. She know’s how to motivate and get my mom moving. She really treats everyone like family and loves her job!

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Jazmin R.

5.0

Jazmin worked for me for 7 months, taking care of my mother while she recovered from knee surgery. He bubbly nature and willingness to do what it takes to make our lives easier was exactly what we needed. She is gentle and skilled, and was very good at helping care for someone who was in pain and...

- Shyamala P.

Kaylin W.

5.0

Kaylin was awesome!! Super kind and caring and very professional. She saved the day.

- Care member

Erica L M.

5.0

What a wonderful care provider! Erica is stabilizing, knowledgeable, client centered, solution driven, peace bringing, collaborative. Our parents are living their joy filled, calm, safe and content best lives with Erica as their care provider

- Care member

Vicki L.

5.0

Vicki was absolutely wonderful. We used her to help my mom recover from a fall. She got her more confident each day utilizing her walker, and helped her to do small tasks around her place. My mother isn't the easiest person to be with, but Vicki showed her such patience, grace and encouragement. I...

- Care member

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Ratings for Santa Cruz, CA home aides listed on Care.com

Average Rating5.0 / 5

Home Aides in Santa Cruz, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews of the 32 listed home aides.