Care.com logo
Child CareTutoringSenior CarePet CareHousekeeping

Find a job

How it works

Share details about your hospice care needs

Match with highly rated local hospice care near you

Compare hospice care options and choose the best fit

Hospice care in La Jolla, CA

Maria Mercedes P.'s Photo

Maria Mercedes P.


San Diego, CA

$40-50/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver Looking To Improve Your Loved One's Quality Of Life

5.0

(6)

See profile

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have 26+ years of experience to share with my clients, and an aptitude for the rigors of the caregiving field. I believe there is no compromising the comfort and contentment of my patients. I strive to excel, and I have a desire to improve the lives of my clients through reliable and compassionate care. Experienced with: -...
Maria Mercedes can also help with: Meal prep, personal care, dementia, light cleaning, respite care, errands & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Mercedes has been an extension of our family from day one. She is incredibly compassionate, capable, and always willing to go the extra mile to help my mom who has terminal cancer. She has been a rock for our entire family. She trains other nurses, checks in on...

Jesse K.

Christina N.'s Photo

Christina N.


Carlsbad, CA

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

One Of A Kind Elderly Care And Companionship

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I create the best care and to persist to inspire quality of life. I have cared for older and elderly people with dementia, neurological disorders, people on the spectrum, that are quadriplegic, and suffer with depression. I've trained with hospice teams, occupational therapist, physical therapist, massage therapist, and holistic...
Christina can also help with: Companionship, meal prep, hospice services, errands, light cleaning, dementia & more
Skills:

CPR

Wound Care

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Christina is very proactive and caring. She was always careful to let me know if any changes. She worked with me for two years and I would hire her again"

Monica W.

Gina O.'s Photo

Gina O.


San Diego, CA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

LVN

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I've been in the medical field for almost 20 years. I started as a CNA to later becoming an LVN working in a skilled nursing home, assisted living with 160 patients, Alzheimer unit, hospice, home health nurse and sub-acute department. I followed rehabilitation and treatment plans to accelerate patient recover, minimize pain,...
Gina can also help with: Live-in home care, personal care, hospice services, respite care, home modification, dementia & more
Skills:

CNA

Medical Equipment Experience

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Has worked consistently with her for two years now. Always reliable, kind and professional. My Dad loves them!"

Care member

Agustin L.'s Photo

Agustin L.


Encinitas, CA

$22/hr10 yrs exp

Available For Companionship, Meal Preparation And Some Housekeeping. I Have Years Of Experience And

I have about 10 years of experience working as a caregiver with elderly and disabled people. I am a registered IHSS provider in ca. I went through a rigurous screening process and backgroung check in order to get registered. I have worked with people in hospice and also with a disabled person who I have helped for the past 9...
Agustin can also help with: Personal care, respite care, hospice services, live-in home care, dementia
5.0
"A wonderful caretaker and a very good cook!"

Mike C.

Kathrine Q.'s Photo

Kathrine Q.


San Marcos, CA

$25-40/hr2 yrs exp

Companion Care & Care Partnering

I have cared for many family members, friends, and others in the community with debilitating and/or life-limiting illnesses. I enjoy assisting and companioning others in their daily life activities. I am an upbeat, positive person with a great sense of humor, and I enjoy providing care and companionship to others. I am...
Kathrine can also help with: Personal care, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep, errands, companionship & more
My name is Stephanie I am 25 years old From San Diego California. I am a certified home health aide as well as certified nursing assistant. My strong suit is working with residents who are at the end of life who have Alzheimer's and dementia. I've worked with hospice in nursing homes and assisted livings. While providing care my...
Stephanie can also help with: Live-in home care, dementia, light cleaning, hospice services, companionship, errands & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

Valerie E.'s Photo

Valerie E.


Spring Valley, CA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Over 29 Years In Long Term Care, Dementia And End-of-Life Care

With 28 years of hands-on caregiving experience, I specialize in providing compassionate, personalized care to individuals with dementia and those nearing the end of life. I am certified in end-of-life care and have developed a deep understanding of the unique needs that come with these conditions, including managing cognitive...
Valerie can also help with: Light cleaning, live-in home care, companionship, dementia, errands, hospice services & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Home Health Aide

CPR

Tamara D.'s Photo

Tamara D.


San Marcos, CA

$27-30/hr10 yrs exp

Retired LVN, Hospice Specialty, Rehab Background

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a retired LVN that specialized in Hospice. I now provide one on one care to private clients. I am very comfortable providing home care, companion care, comfort care, and end of life care. Performing daily tasks such as cooking, cleaning, and errands and personal care are second nature. Nursing tasks including wound care,...
Tamara can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, errands, home modification, meal prep, companionship & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

Home Health Aide

Joy T.'s Photo

Joy T.


San Diego, CA

$30-40/hr10 yrs exp

Compassionate Caregiver

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Joy, born and raised in San Diego. I'm a Certified Nursing assistant and have been in healthcare for almost 20 years. I also work at one of the major hospital here in San Diego, and on the float pool where I help out on every floor when they're short staffed. I've worked with patients with dementia, Alzheimer's,...
Joy can also help with: Errands, meal prep, light cleaning, companionship, dementia, hospice services & more
Skills:

CPR

CNA

Medical Equipment Experience

LVN with hospice, memory care, medication administration experience. I've always had a fondness for working with the senior population.
Linda can also help with: Errands, meal prep, hospice services, light cleaning, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

Licensed Nurse

Ansley K.'s Photo

Ansley K.


El Cajon, CA

$18-25/hr2 yrs exp

I have 5 years of experience with Alzheimer's dementia. This includes everything from the beginning of diagnosis to hospice, so I've seen a lot.
Ansley can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, meal prep, transportation, dementia
Paula S.'s Photo

Paula S.


San Diego, CA

$19-30/hr4 yrs exp

Caregiver/CNA/CHHA

I'm a responsible and caring CNA/CHHA with experience in caregiving, respite care and currently working for hospice since 2021. I'm accountable with 4 years of experience in healthcare.
Paula can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, meal prep, errands, light cleaning, live-in home care & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

Tomasito T.'s Photo

Tomasito T.


San Diego, CA

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

I have 15 plus years of experience with patients who have Dementia, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, Cancer, disability, had stroke, or in hospice. I am compassionate and dedicated to my patients. I am also a good companion. I have current CPR, am Covid vaccinated, registered with the Dept of Social Services. I am 6'1 feet tall and...
Tomasito can also help with: Dementia, personal care, errands, light cleaning, meal prep, hospice services & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

Temera S.'s Photo

Temera S.


San Diego, CA

$24-50/hr6 yrs exp

Lovely Sweet Caregiver

As a natural caregiver, I have a unique ability to connect with individuals on a personal level and understand their needs and preferences. I strive to create a comfortable and nurturing environment for all those under my care, ensuring their physical, emotional, and mental well-being are always prioritized. In my role as a...
Temera can also help with: Light cleaning, hospice services, errands, meal prep, dementia, live-in home care & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

Penny Z.'s Photo

Penny Z.


Santee, CA

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Do You Need A Caregiver?

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I I am a caregiver (hospice) for anyone in need of passionate, sincere, great help. I have worked and volunteered for seniors for many year. I am looking forward to meeting you and your family. I am certified in most. In school for forensic science & in the medical field . I would love to help you. Over 40 years in the medical...
Penny can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, personal care, companionship, dementia, hospice services & more
Skills:

Wound Care

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! Im Patricia. I'm ready to take care of you or your love ones! I graduated w/ a Bachelor Degree in Nursing & currently working on being licensed. On top of the nursing clinicals I've done in ER, ICU, & Med surge, I also have experience as a Caregiver, MA, CNA, Hospice care, and Behavioral health aide. I have proper...
Patricia can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, dementia, hospice services, home modification, companionship & more
Skills:

Wound Care

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

Myrna A.'s Photo

Myrna A.


Bonita, CA

$25-27/hr10 yrs exp

Excellent Caregiver

Have more than 20 plus years of caring for elderly. I've lived in Bonita for 20 yrs. Also specialized in hospice care.
Myrna can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, errands, hospice services, companionship, dementia & more
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

Medical Equipment Experience

Maitri Cathleen G.'s Photo

Maitri Cathleen G.


Cardiff by the Sea, CA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Compassionate And Dependable Care-Part-Time

I am looking to be a kind and dependable support for your loved one and have many years of experience. I have worked as an activities assistant and ward clerk in a skilled nursing facility, worked in arts education and community arts, and worked as an administrative support in integrative medical clinics. I have professional...
Maitri Cathleen can also help with: Dementia, companionship, light cleaning, errands, mobility assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

Liliana R.'s Photo

Liliana R.


Bonita, CA

$16-21/hr4 yrs exp

Elderly Care

I did IHSS for my mom for 4 years, I have been a volunteer for hospice. I love to walk, play pickleball and tennis. I consider my self a cosmopolitan person. Born in Colombia but traveling since I was 5 years old. In Germany I spend 5 years with my children and husband, in the States since 1991 . Life is good and we are very...
Liliana can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, respite care
Cassandra R.'s Photo

Cassandra R.


San Diego, CA

$29-30/hr1 yrs exp

Why Should You Higher Me

Hi my name is Cassandra or you can call me Cassie. I have always had a soft spot for the senior community. I enjoy their sense of humor and their smart remarks. I understand that as our loved ones approach the end of life it can be difficult to care for them 24/7. They begin to lose their mobility, memory, personality, and...
Cassandra can also help with: Errands, transportation, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Showing 41 - 60 of 60

Recent hospice care reviews in La Jolla, CA

Maria Mercedes P.

5.0

Mercedes came into our lives at a time when we needed someone to care for my elderly parents. She is well deserving of five stars! She is punctual, kind, very diligent about her work, and an overall lovely woman. I cannot express enough how fabulous Mercedes is. Don’t hesitate to have Mercedes as...

- Care member

Christina N.

5.0

Christina is very caring, organized and dependable. She will go all out in doing far above, what is needed for your loved one.

- Tammy W.

Gina O.

5.0

Has worked consistently with her for two years now. Always reliable, kind and professional. My Dad loves them!

- Care member

Agustin L.

5.0

Agustin was a lifesaver for our family during a difficult time, and cared for my father for over a year until he passed. During this time he really gave my father quality life, always had a positive attitude, was very professional but also became like a part of our family. He really went far...

- Care member

Additional Hospice Care Services

Hospice Care in Del Mar, CAHospice Care in Solana Beach, CAHospice Care in San Diego, CAHospice Care in Encinitas, CAHospice Care in Santee, CAHospice Care in National City, CAHospice Care in Poway, CAHospice Care in La Mesa, CAHospice Care in Spring Valley, CAHospice Care in Bonita, CA
Hospice Care in Fontana, CAHospice Care in La Quinta, CAHospice Care in Laguna Niguel, CAHospice Care in Pomona, CAHospice Care in Aliso Viejo, CAHospice Care in Laguna Hills, CAHospice Care in Brea, CAHospice Care in Temecula, CAHospice Care in San Dimas, CAHospice Care in Artesia, CA
Show more

Hospice Care Articles

Why most senior caregivers are employees not independent contractors

October 9th, 2020 The senior caregiver you’ve hired is most likely a household employee, not an independent contractor. Here’s why:

... Read more
Nursing homes: Watch out for these 5 hidden costs

Nursing homes: Watch out for these 5 hidden costs

January 13th, 2025 One of the biggest considerations when deciding that it’s time for a loved one to go to a nursing home is how much it will cost. Prices vary from state to s... Read more