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56 home care are listed in Santa Cruz, CA
The average posted rate is $27/hr as of December 2024
The average experience for nearby home care is 7 years
Home care in Santa Cruz, CA
5.0
(6)
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, dementia, respite care, personal care, hospice services, live-in home care & more
Thania O.
Santa Cruz, CA
$25-30/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello,
My name is Thania. I've been in the medical field since 2012. I am currently a Medical Assistant. I've worked with patients who have dementia/Alzheimer's, Parkinson's disease, strokes and mostly elderly patients. Some of my responsibilities in the past have been patient personal hygiene, bathing, feeding, transferring,...
Thania can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, personal care, respite care
Skills:
CNA
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Thania is a hard working individual. She is very attentive and great at what she does."
Vanessa C.
RN with 35 years of experience which includes Hospice care, Medical-Surgical, Home Health, Critical Care and Acute Rehab Nursing.
I have worked at local hospitals and hospices.
I can provide respite care and nursing care for Hospice and senior patients. Wound care and medication administration for patients.
Available for up to 8...
Dorrene can also help with: Light cleaning, respite care, meal prep, hospice services, dementia
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: Hospice services, respite care, live-in home care, dementia, home modification, personal care & more
Skills:
CNA
Eden B.
Santa Cruz, CA
$21-50/hr
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am and Emergency Medical Technician (Basic Life Support Certified),
CPR Certified
Strong Surf Instructor
Eden can also help with: Live-in home care
Skills:
CPR
In addition to having many years of experience as a caregiver, I am a certified massage therapist and enthusiastic about providing support for clients who are rehabilitating.
This could be through use of massage in sessions and/or supporting you with your physical therapy exercises. I am able to work with and observe clients in...
Harry can also help with: Personal care, mobility assistance, dementia, hospice services, specialized care, respite care & more
Skills:
CNA
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: Dementia, personal care, light cleaning, meal prep, hospice services, respite care & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
Aloha. I've been a caregiver many years, now. I got my start when my late husband became ill with terminal cancer, and since, have found I have an affinity for it.
As some examples of my experience, I have worked with a quadriplegic male, a woman both pre- and post-op with double hip replacement surgery, a man that was injured...
Sherri can also help with: Companionship, dementia, hospice services, light cleaning, errands, live-in home care & more
Skills:
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 6 years of experience. I have worked with dementia, you never run out of something to talk about patience is a virtue. Diabetic it's all about balance, what we put in our body truly comes out in someway. Colostomy bags it's not much different then changing diaper. Legally blind doesn't mean disabled always. Stage 4 cancer...
Aimee can also help with: Errands, hospice services, companionship, light cleaning, meal prep, dementia & more
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, hospice services, personal care, dementia
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
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: Live-in home care, errands, hospice services, companionship, dementia, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am 66 years old and I love life I believe in treating everyone the way I want to be treated I respect all seniors because of their wisdom and would love to assist them with taking care of themselves and eating well and having fun. I have all my shots plus the booster and ready to help .
Dixie can also help with: Transportation, personal care, companionship, light cleaning, errands, meal prep & more
Pamela Z.
Santa Cruz, CA
$25-30/hr • 2 yrs exp
I have 2 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Home Care. I am willing to take a responsibility and help out others with my care , I take my work very serious and love doing what I do .
I am a very organized person , multitasker , and have lots of patience with this I am willing to provide the best of...
Pamela can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, meal prep, companionship, dementia, hospice services & more
Skills:
CPR
Janice S.
Santa Cruz, CA
$30/hr • 9 yrs exp
Hi My Name Is JANICE 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 9 years of elderly caregiving experience. When I was younger I used to care my grandmother this experience gave me an idea of how important caregivers are and made me want to help more people. When I am not working I like to spend time with my family outdoors.
Janice can also help with: Respite care, home modification, meal prep, light cleaning, live-in home care, mobility assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
Beatriz E.
Santa Cruz, CA
$16-35/hr • 10 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
Marcella C.
Santa Cruz, CA
$20-35/hr • 2 yrs exp
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....
Marcella can also help with: Hospice services, light cleaning, errands, companionship, dementia, live-in home care & more
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have worked by referral through a senior network and have established clients. I value the relationships that have developed with my clients and their pets. My attitude is positive, health is good, I'm a quick learner, and eager to please. I am a person of utmost integrity, an excellent driver, happy, outgoing, a great...
Ruth can also help with: Dementia, transportation, errands, companionship, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Candy P.
Felton, CA
$30/hr • 5 yrs exp
I'm A Professional, Caring And Willing To Go The Extra Mile For My Patient, Senior caregiver
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 5 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Personal Care. I can administer medication and do cooking and cleaning as needed.
Candy can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, hospice services, dementia, companionship, home modification & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
I'd describe my personality as creative, engaged, communicative
I like caring for seniors because I like people who are in their home and whose lives I can improve in small consistent ways
I'm looking for a job that provides joy to the person and is fulfilling to me
I started caring for seniors when I left the hospital, I was...
Anna can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, live-in home care, hospice services, errands, home modification & more
Skills:
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
I have over 20 years experience with elder care, I have cared for clients with conditions of Stroke, dementia, mental illness, MS, quadriplegic, paraplegic,,,,,
I have passed state exams to run my own private care home. I am kind and compassionate, and have excellent references
Tina can also help with: Hospice services, errands, light cleaning, personal care, meal prep, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
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FAQs for finding home care in Santa Cruz, CA
How much does private home care cost per hour near me in Santa Cruz, CA?
The average rate for hiring a home care provider in Santa Cruz, CA as of December, 2024 is $27.50 per hour. This cost will fluctuate depending on the provider's level of experience, whether the care is full-time or part-time and the duties required to perform to care for your senior loved one.
How can I find home care near me in Santa Cruz, CA?
Care.com has 16 home care providers for seniors in Santa Cruz, CA. To start searching for caregivers near you, you need to create a Care.com account. To create your account, you will answer some basic questions to help you find home care providers that specialize in your family member’s needs. You will then have the option to either post a job and receive applications from candidates, or you can search for caregivers on the website. You can filter results by distance from Santa Cruz, CA or hourly rate. After you have selected your candidates, you can schedule interviews, check references, request background checks, and can then hire a home health care provider that suits your needs the best.
What types of home care services are available near me in Santa Cruz, CA?
The types of home health care services near you in Santa Cruz, CA will vary depending on the needs of the senior you’re hiring home care assistance for, but home care providers can assist with companionship and fellowship, as well as skilled nursing care. There are also home caregivers in Santa Cruz, CA that can assist with daily activities, such as cooking, medication prompting, dressing, bathing and transporting the senior patient to and from appointments.
How can I safely hire home care near me in Santa Cruz, CA?
If you need to hire senior home care near you in Santa Cruz, CA, we strongly suggest you run an independent background check, request professional references, and interview a handful of candidates. You can also look for providers on Care.com who have a CareCheck badge on their profile, which is a background check we request all in home care service providers complete. Any senior home care providers who complete a CareCheck will have a badge on their profile that displays the date the background check was run.
What interview questions should I ask when hiring home health care near me in Santa Cruz, CA?
When you’re hiring in home health care services near you in Santa Cruz, CA, it can be really helpful to interview a handful of different candidates to help you find the right fit. It’s a good idea to ask them questions about the exact responsibilities they feel comfortable taking on, how they best communicate, and what types of senior health issues they have dealt with in the past.
Ratings for Santa Cruz, CA home care listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Home Care in Santa Cruz, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews of the 56 listed home care.