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Find personal assistants in Santa Cruz, CA that you’ll love

60 personal assistants are listed in Santa Cruz, CA

The average posted rate is $23/hr as of January 2025

The average experience for nearby personal assistants is 5 years

Personal assistants in Santa Cruz, CA

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Laura E.


Santa Cruz, CA

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter, Pet Sitter, Personal Assistant And House Sitter Available Part Time

4.8

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Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I am available for the occasional evening, and am not looking for part or full time caregiving. I am an experienced caregiver, trusted driver for providing "kiddo taxi" transport, tiny house owner and student going back to school in 2020. From watching infants starting when I was 12, I have cared for all ages, toddlers up to...
Laura can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"My twin 3 year old girls loved Laura!!! We used her a ton and even for a few overnights "

Laura S.

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Melissa M.


Santa Cruz, CA

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny Available Mid Sep.

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

My specialty is newborn thru preschool and twins. Sleep training, weaning, introducing solids, and potty training. I am a playmate and mentor as well as a source of love and nurturing. I do insist upon good respectful behavior and being mindful of ourselves and the world around us. Especially when out in public. It's how we stay...
Melissa can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Melissa "Violet" has been a trusted source for our family for many years. She has helped care for both of my daughters (infant - toddler). She is nurturing and warm. She has a wonderful balance of respecting my guidelines while offering suggestions/advice when I...

Matthew H.

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Candice Y.


Santa Cruz, CA

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Nanny

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have been a nanny for 17 yrs, having cared for 1 child to 5 children at a time. I studied and worked as a postpartum doula and have done overnights with newborns, taken workshops and classes in child/infant care. My passion is helping moms, the hardest and most important job in the world, as well as the family as a whole. I...
Candice can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Trustline Certified

5.0
"Candice took care of my son 3 days a week for several weeks. He is a toddler and she is really great with that age. She is very positive, fun, creative, reliable, and laughs a lot. I felt completely comfortable leaving my son with her while I went to work. She is...

Allison B.

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Thania O.


Santa Cruz, CA

$25-30/hr9 yrs exp

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: Respite care, hospice services, dementia, personal care
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

CPR

5.0
"Thania is a hard working individual. She is very attentive and great at what she does."

Vanessa C.

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Sarah B.


Santa Cruz, CA

$30-45/hr6 yrs exp

Dependable Kind & Compassionate Companion Caregiver Available To Monterey & Santa Cruz Counties

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have been a Senior Caregiver providing companionship, compassionate care, and emotional support for over 6 years. I love the friendships & connections I get to make and the satisfaction of truly helping another person live safely at home with independence and dignity. My goal is to come alongside my clients and provide...
Sarah can also help with: Light cleaning, companionship, transportation, meal prep, errands, personal care & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Anybody would be lucky to have Sarah as a caregiver/helper. She’s capable, punctual, smart, flexible, able to fill whatever needs you may have. She’s a lovely person. I highly recommend her!!"

Care member

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Elena P.


Santa Cruz, CA

$20/hr4 yrs exp

2 Yrs Experience Housekeeping, 3 Yrs As A Babysitter, And 7 Yrs As A Certified Nurse Assistant And I'm Working As An Activity Assistant

I'm happy person and understanding. I work hard and am willing to learn. I am also an honest and passionate person.
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Harry P.


Santa Cruz, CA

$40/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiving, Functional Support And Mobility Assistance

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, hospice services, respite care, dementia, specialized care, mobility assistance & more
Skills:

CNA

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Ava J.


Santa Cruz, CA

$29-40/hr6 yrs exp

Housecleaning And Childcare

I am an experienced nanny/family personal assistant & housekeeper. Let's connect and discuss how I can be of assistance. My skills include laundry, deep cleaning, dusting, mopping, vacuuming, and organizing.
Ava can also help with: General room cleaning, organization, bathroom cleaning, kitchen cleaning, changing bed linens, move-out cleaning & more
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Ava J.


Santa Cruz, CA

$28-45/hr10 yrs exp

Experience Sitter

I am an experienced nanny/family personal assistant & housekeeper. Let's connect and discuss how I can be of assistance! One thing you should know about me is I love taking kids to play outdoors and facilitating craft projects for them. I value getting kids outside and doing creative projects with them. I do positive parenting...
Ava can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Rebecca G.


Santa Cruz, CA

$20-30/hr4 yrs exp

Part Time Driver And Helper

My name is Rebecca and I enjoy helping and being a service to others. In the past, I worked as a Limousine Driver and transported patients to their doctors and physical therapy appointments. I have also worked as a personal assistant helping with meal preps, grocery shopping and completing household tasks, and running errands.
Rebecca can also help with: Companionship, visiting physician
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Arika B.


Santa Cruz, CA

$25-30/hr3 yrs exp

Hi! I'm Arika and I am a college graduate located in Live Oak, Santa Cruz. I have a Bachelor's degree in Family & Consumer Science. I have two years experience as a nanny and personal assistant to a family with two young boys! I am fully vaccinated & boosted against Covid-19. I am CPR certified. I have an Audi q5 for...
Arika can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

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Gloria B.


Santa Cruz, CA

$15-40/hr6 yrs exp

Fun, Experienced Sitter Fluent In (English, Spanish, Italian And French)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Gloria. I'm half Spanish and half British. I've been a nanny in the area for 3 years and I worked as an Au Pair (3 different families, children aged 0-11y) while I was attending College. Once I graduated I started working for a non-profit, My manager noticed how much I connected with kids and transferred me to a shelter...
Gloria can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling & more
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Laura E.


Santa Cruz, CA

$20-40/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Helper Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

From moving and KonMari tidying up, decluttering and home organization, support for handling estates of deceased loved ones, house sitting and plant care, event flowers, errands - I have helped repeat clients, family and friends in various support roles. As a personal assistant with a background in home management, pet and child...
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Ava J.


Santa Cruz, CA

$17-22/hr3 yrs exp

I am a new graduate registered nurse with experience caring for older adults in the hospital and home setting. Whether you are looking for total care assistance or just a person to be in the house for light help, I can be of service.
Ava can also help with: Hospice services, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia, errands, respite care & more
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Andrea R.


Santa Cruz, CA

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

Wellness-Oriented, High-Integrity Woman

Working with me, you get integrity, healthy energy, communication and professionalism. I'm naturally wired for quality care. I am a seasoned Organizational Consultant with a background in Estate care and management, Professional Organizing (simplifying spaces AND masterminding systems), Executive Personal Assistance, aesthetics...
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Dulce G.


Santa Cruz, CA

$28-35/hr1 yrs exp

I am a bilingual CNA caregiver with over a year of experience working with patients with dementia, and various physical disabilities. My experience consists of providing assistance with personal care, housing keeping, meal preparation, and transportation to medical appointments. I can assist with oral hygiene, bathing,...
Dulce can also help with: Meal prep, errands, transportation, light cleaning, dementia
Skills:

CNA

I am willing to help families with animal care, errands, property management and other personal /family assistant duties.
Hello, I am more than happy to hang out and help your loved one with whatever you need. I am a college student, so I am free for assisting and building a strong relationship with the person I'm caring for!
Katelin can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, transportation, hospice services, dementia, meal prep & more
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Alicia C.


Santa Cruz, CA

$26/hr3 yrs exp

I'm Looking Forward To Meeting You

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I enjoy working with seniors, or individuals who have different challenges, in their homes by helping them in whatever capacity they deem necessary. My focus is to assist them in their desire to remain in their home while maintaining their autonomy and independent lives. I have experience in caring for my grandmother who was...
Alicia can also help with: Companionship, transportation, errands, personal care, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"In the two years she cared for my mother I witnessed her dedication, compassion, and exceptional caregiving skills, which make her excellent at her job. Alicia has a remarkable ability to connect with and support those who need it most. Her experience caring for...

Sam D.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I have a years' worth of experience working with autistic, epileptic, and physically handicapped individuals. I am currently enrolled through In-Home Support Services (IHSS) and have been providing assistance and also implementing personal life skills to those people, ranging from how to navigate working on a personal...

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Recent personal assistant reviews in Santa Cruz, CA

Laura E.

5.0

My twin 3 year old girls loved Laura!!! We used her a ton and even for a few overnights

- Laura S.

Melissa M.

5.0

Violet worked for us for over 2 years. She was incredibly dependable, punctual, and flexible- we often asked her to stay late or cover extra days and she worked hard to help us do so. She cares very much about her job as your child's teacher and it shows in the thought she puts into activities with...

- Alisha S.

Candice Y.

5.0

Candice took care of my son 3 days a week for several weeks. He is a toddler and she is really great with that age. She is very positive, fun, creative, reliable, and laughs a lot. I felt completely comfortable leaving my son with her while I went to work. She is trustworthy, responsible and very...

- Allison B.

Thania O.

5.0

Thania is a hard working individual. She is very attentive and great at what she does.

- Vanessa C.

Sarah B.

5.0

Anybody would be lucky to have Sarah as a caregiver/helper. She’s capable, punctual, smart, flexible, able to fill whatever needs you may have. She’s a lovely person. I highly recommend her!!

- Care member

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Ratings for Santa Cruz, CA personal assistants listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.8 / 5

Personal Assistants in Santa Cruz, CA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 24 reviews of the 60 listed personal assistants.