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60 live in caregivers are listed in Santa Cruz, CA
The average posted rate is $23/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby live in caregivers is 4 years
Live in caregivers in Santa Cruz, CA
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: Personal care, home modification, dementia, live-in home care, hospice services, respite care & more
Skills:
CNA
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: Live-in home care, companionship
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: Respite care, hospice services, live-in home care, dementia, personal care, home modification & more
Most of my experience is with children, but you could often find me volunteering with elderly and in general being compassionate, attentive, and social with all.
Declan can also help with: Transportation, hospice services, errands, live-in home care, meal prep, light cleaning & more
5.0
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Hello my name is Lilian. I grew up with my elderly grandmother who suffered from dementia. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. She liked to clean the house and sometimes I would help her and we would go for walks and even build forts together. I loved my grandmother and spending time with her was always delightful....
Lilian can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, hospice services, live-in home care, meal prep, errands & more
5.0
"She’s really great with all age of kids she does great activities and is outgoing! She has years of experience she’s a great sitter!"
Care member
Jocelyn M.
Santa Cruz, CA
$20-34/hr • 4 yrs exp
I have worked at care facility for the elderly for the past 4 years. I work very well with patients with dementia and am a trained medical technician. I am CPR certified and trained. I am also going to school to be an EMT and attend UCSC majoring in my biology. I am very passionate about this line of work and love all the...
Jocelyn can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, meal prep, live-in home care, hospice services, errands & more
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: Mobility assistance, respite care, live-in home care, home modification, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
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
Hi! Im haley, I'm 19 years old and I've been helping my grandma who had a few brain surgeries for years so I'm very experienced with helping others. I absolutely love the elderly and have so much respect for them. I think working with you could make my day a whole lot better, and yours too!
Haley can also help with: Light cleaning, transportation, meal prep, live-in home care, errands
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: Light cleaning, hospice services, errands, companionship, live-in home care, dementia & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
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, companionship, light cleaning, live-in home care, errands, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
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: Errands, dementia, hospice services, light cleaning, live-in home care, companionship & more
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: Live-in home care, hospice services, meal prep, dementia, light cleaning, errands & more
I'm a nature lover who loves life It'self which is why serving and assisting others to be able to live & have the best quality of life comes so natural to me. By being loving, caring, compassionate, and attentive to their needs, it provides the space for them to relax and be more in the moment, knowing their needs are being met....
Erika can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, errands, live-in home care, dementia, hospice services & more
I got my caregiving experience by assisting my elderly grandmother and my grandfather who had mobility issues alzaimer and early-stage dementia. I helped with them daily tasks like preparing meals, listening to them assisting with bathing, give them medication on time and Provided companionships. this experience taught me...
Ganga can also help with: Light cleaning, hospice services, live-in home care, dementia, meal prep
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: Companionship, light cleaning, hospice services, errands, dementia, home modification & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I really like interacting with seniors and helping them. They make me feel appreciated and like a family member. I have been a caregiver for over 10 years. I have the highest respect for the elderly. Most of my care giving also includes shopping, cooking, cleaning, personal care, going for walks, errands. medication refills and...
Molly can also help with: Respite care, hospice services, personal care, dementia, live-in home care
Nice to meet you! I'm Tessa, a kind and compassionate women interested in helping you out. I've been the assistant manager at a Covid response homeless shelter for the past year and a half, but due to its closure I'm looking for another job. I will be attending occupational therapy graduate school next fall! I have experience...
Tessa can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, live-in home care, respite care, meal prep, hospice services & more
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, live-in home care, hospice services, errands, dementia, home modification & more
Skills:
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
I have 25+ years experience in Human Services field and have 2+ years experience as a Counselor. I have 7+ yrs experience as a Caregiver, for seniors and adults dealing with disabilities such as; Diabetes, MS, High/Low Blood Pressure, Heart Conditions, post operation recovery, Brain Injuries, Spinal/Neck injuries, Back Surgery,...
Karen can also help with: Personal care, dementia, respite care, live-in home care
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FAQs for finding live-in caregivers near you in Santa Cruz, CA
How much do I pay a live-in caregiver near me in Santa Cruz, CA?
The average rate for hiring a live-in caregiver near you in Santa Cruz, CA is $23.00 per hour. It’s worth noting that this is just an average, and the cost of a live-in caregiver can vary based on their qualifications, their years of experience, and the unique type of care your loved one requires.
How can I find a live-in caregiver near me in Santa Cruz, CA?
To start your search for a live-in caregiver near you on Care.com, sort caregiver profiles by distance from Santa Cruz, CA or zip code. If you want to increase the amount of available options, you can expand your search radius. Then you can compare candidates by reading about their experience working with seniors, the type of caregiving services they provide, and their hourly rate.
How can I safely hire a live-in caregiver near me in Santa Cruz, CA?
Yes, caregivers near you in Santa Cruz, CA on Care.com are asked to complete an annual background check called a CareCheck. Senior caregivers who complete this background check will have a badge on their profile displaying the date it was run. While CareCheck is a good start, we strongly recommend that you follow some additional steps for hiring a caregiver for seniors safely, which include interviewing candidates, checking references, and running your own background check. Visit our Safety Center to learn more.
What types of live-in care services are available near me in Santa Cruz, CA?
There is no one-size-fits-all approach to live-in caregiver services. All clients have different needs and all caregivers feel comfortable offering specific services. Generally though, you can expect a live-in caregiver to help with cooking, cleaning, tasks that are difficult for the senior to manage, and transportation. It’s important to interview a few different candidates, when hiring a live-in caregiver near you in Santa Cruz, CA to see what responsibilities they feel comfortable taking on and how their service offerings line up with your needs.
What questions should I ask when interviewing a live-in caregiver near me in Santa Cruz, CA?
When it’s time to interview live-in caregivers near you in Santa Cruz, CA, you’ll want to be ready with a list of interview questions you can ask them. You’ll want to start by asking them to tell you more about their work experience and qualifications. Then you can ask them what types of responsibilities they can take on. Don’t be afraid to tell them what you need, the point of an interview is to find out if they’re a good fit for your family.
Ratings for Santa Cruz, CA live in caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Live In Caregivers in Santa Cruz, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 8 reviews of the 60 listed live in caregivers.