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60 live in caregivers are listed in Santa Cruz, CA
The average posted rate is $24/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby live in caregivers is 5 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, live-in home care, respite care, dementia, hospice services & more
Skills:
CNA
Compassionate, dependable, and patient.
I enjoy caregiving because I truly love being around seniors. Their wisdom, stories, and warmth bring me joy, and I feel fulfilled knowing I can offer support, companionship, and comfort in their daily lives.
Justin can also help with: Hospice services, live-in home care, light cleaning, dementia, companionship, errands & 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: Errands, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia, live-in home care, hospice services & 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
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
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: Live-in home care, dementia, home modification, respite care, hospice services, personal care & more
Skills:
Wound Care
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
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...
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: Live-in home care, meal prep, errands, hospice services, dementia, light cleaning & more
Janice S.
Santa Cruz, CA
$28-30/hr • 10 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, respite care, meal prep, live-in home care, mobility assistance, home modification & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
Ysabella D.
Santa Cruz, CA
$35-50/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Bella, I am 27 years old, and have lived in the Santa Cruz area for about 9 years. I have 10 years of experience in elderly, infant, and adolescent care. I have used hoyer lifts, commode chairs, support belts, bed pans, etc. I have an updated resume and would love to schedule a time to chat thank you in...
Ysabella can also help with: Light cleaning, live-in home care, meal prep, errands, hospice services, dementia & more
Hey there my name is Isabel and I am a very friendly outgoing person. I would love to help and assist in anyway I can and would love to get in contact more!
I am currently enrolled at Cabrillo College and am working to get my associates degree in Health of Occupational Sciences. I am wanting to be a nurse and would love to get...
Isabel can also help with: Hospice services, meal prep, live-in home care, light cleaning, dementia, errands & more
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: Live-in home care, light cleaning, errands, transportation, meal prep
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: Dementia, errands, live-in home care, companionship, hospice services, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
Yolanda E.
Santa Cruz, CA
$17-22/hr • 10 yrs exp
Devoted Caregiver bringing 27 years of dedicated experience both in facility and home environments. Looking to leverage my passion in adult and geriatric client's .
Yolanda can also help with: Hospice services, light cleaning, dementia, live-in home care, errands, meal prep & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Sophia R.
Santa Cruz, CA
$17-22/hr
Hi!! I have spent a long time helping to take care of my grandparents. I love to cook, and I often helped my grandparents to clean their house and meal prep for the week. I'm happy to accompany you on walks, cook, and tidy up!
Sophia can also help with: Light cleaning, live-in home care, meal prep
I have experience caring for seniors with dementia and Alzheimer's, as well as adults with developmental disabilities, or physical/mental restrictions which require extra help. I have experience with ADL's (activities of daily living), meal preparation, cleaning, medication reminders, etc. I worked at an assisted living company...
Julie can also help with: Personal care, light cleaning, meal prep, live-in home care, dementia, errands & more
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: Light cleaning, hospice services, errands, dementia, companionship, live-in home care & 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: Light cleaning, hospice services, errands, live-in home care, meal prep, dementia & 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: Hospice services, live-in home care, meal prep, errands, dementia, light cleaning & 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: Hospice services, companionship, light cleaning, dementia, home modification, errands & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I really like interacting with seniors and helping them. I have been a caregiver for over 18 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 reminders, and taking to doctors. I enjoy conversation,...
Molly can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, respite care, personal care, hospice services
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, live-in home care, meal prep, light cleaning, hospice services, respite care & more
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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 $24.40 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 9 reviews of the 60 listed live in caregivers.