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Find senior care providers in Santa Cruz, CA that you’ll love

70 senior care providers are listed in Santa Cruz, CA

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

The average experience for nearby senior care providers is 3 years

Senior care providers in Santa Cruz, CA

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Leslie C.


Santa Cruz, CA

$28-35/hr10 yrs exp

Compassionate Senior Care

5.0

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Please note: my current availability is afternoons, evenings, and overnights. Thank you! Exceptional experience caring for men and women up to age 102. Serving the Santa Cruz and Monterey Bay Area. California State Home Care Aide Registered (background clearance with the DOJ, fingerprints on file) EXCELLENT references....
Leslie can also help with: Meal prep, errands, companionship, hospice services, respite care, personal care & more
Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Our family adores Leslie. From the first day we interviewed Leslie we immediately felt a trustworthy connection. My mother at 90 years old needed someone dependable and caring and she immediately enjoyed Leslie's companionship. She provided mom with someone to talk...

Beto E.

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Shara M.


Santa Cruz, CA

$45/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced And Fun-loving In Home Care Provider

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, personal care, live-in home care, dementia, home modification & more
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Donna A.


Santa Cruz, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Adult Care Services (Adults Only)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have been a caregiver from 2012 to current. I do it all. Memory Care Specialist. I care for my client with patience and treat him or her with dignity. I am a Registered Caregiver with the State Of California. I do the cleaning for my client or clients home to make sure that it is done throughout. If my client or...
Donna can also help with: Companionship, mobility assistance, light cleaning, errands, meal prep, dementia & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Donna provided companionship for my 94 year old mother. She keep her busy playing cards, heated up her dinners, did her laundry, and enjoyed watching the Hallmark Channel with her. My mother looked forward to having a friend like Donna to share the evenings with...

Dianne R.

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Lilian B.


Santa Cruz, CA

$17-21/hr5 yrs exp

Elderly Care

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, meal prep, hospice services, errands, light cleaning, live-in home care & 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!"

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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: Dementia, personal care, hospice services, respite care
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

CNA

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

Vanessa C.

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Kerry Y.


Santa Cruz, CA

$19-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced And Professional Caregiver

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: Hospice services, respite care, personal care, dementia
Skills:

Home Health Aide

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

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Nicole C.


Santa Cruz, CA

$30-45/hr7 yrs exp

Available For Companionship, Housekeeping, Meal Prep And Transportation.

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Gave loving care for two elderly ladies their last year of life. Assisted in mental and physical exercise. Helped in daily tasks that proved difficult due to severe Alzheimer's and Dementia. Provided transportation to appointments and outings. Cared for an 85-year-old man. Mostly concentrated on meal prep, light housekeeping...
Nicole can also help with: Companionship, personal care, meal prep, dementia, light cleaning, errands & more
5.0
"Nicole took excellent care of my Mom for 6 months. Nicole is hard-working, efficient, and kind. She does whatever needs to be done and more. She is always on time. Nicole is very sweet, loving and cheerful. She is 100% trust worthy. My mom called Nicole her...

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Rachel F.


Santa Cruz, CA

$28-40/hr

Companionate Senior Care

Caring for my grandparents for about a year gave me the experience and compassion to work with seniors. I am studying to become an Occupational Therapist and would like working one on one with people.
Rachel can also help with: Errands, transportation, meal prep, hospice services, light cleaning
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Marissa B S.


Santa Cruz, CA

$22/hr1 yrs exp

Senior Care

I am looking to provide my services to those who are elderly and/or disabled. I have experience with working with people who needed help getting around (ie, driving to and from places), taking them to their doctors, and helping them manage their health and medications. My current client with someone who is epileptic and my job...
Marissa B can also help with: Meal prep, transportation, errands, light cleaning, dementia, respite care & more
Skills:

Licensed Nurse

CPR

Wound Care

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Taima A.


Santa Cruz, CA

$24-27/hr1 yrs exp

Trusted Caregiver With A Heart For Seniors

I would best describe my personality as someone who is empathetic/compassionate, reliable, and attentive :)
Taima can also help with: Transportation, light cleaning, errands, home modification, mobility assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

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Nicole E.


Santa Cruz, CA

$28-35/hr6 yrs exp

Seniors Are Awesome!

My first companion care job was about 20 yrs ago. I really love listening to the stories they tell. I'm a very compassionate person. I love to cook and clean. I genuinely care and I think it shows.
Nicole can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, meal prep, transportation
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Sherri M.


Santa Cruz, CA

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Because I Care

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: Live-in home care, hospice services, errands, companionship, light cleaning, dementia & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

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Yolanda G.


Santa Cruz, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Bilingual Care Taker

I have been taking care of seniors for years now and doing my very best to keep them healthy, safe and cheerful. I also can cook very good. I accommodate to each person's needs and I get along with absolutely everyone.
Yolanda can also help with: Transportation, meal prep, errands, dementia, respite care, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Jodie H.


Santa Cruz, CA

$25-35/hr1 yrs exp

Need A Care Companion

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
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Anastasia P.


Santa Cruz, CA

$20-30/hr2 yrs exp

Companion Care

Some of my strengths and prior experiences include: fun conversations, and emotional support. Assistance with errands such as grocery shopping, pharmacy visits, and appointments. Light housekeeping, including laundry, dishes, and tidying up. Meal preparation and assistance with dietary needs. Medication reminders (non-medical)....
Anastasia can also help with: Meal prep, transportation, light cleaning, errands, dementia
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Samantha R.


Santa Cruz, CA

$20-25/hr4 yrs exp

Your Local Care Companion!

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, hospice services, dementia, companionship, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

I live with my grandmother who has dementia and Alzheimer's disease, she has been living with us for about 2 years now and we are her full time caregivers. I also have a mom who used to work in a nursing home so I practically grew up in one. I am certified in CPR, life threatening bleeding certification, and the Heimlich. I love...
Ava can also help with: Dementia, transportation, light cleaning, errands, meal prep
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Julie M.


Santa Cruz, CA

$20-30/hr1 yrs exp

Compassionate Caregiver

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, errands, meal prep, live-in home care, light cleaning, dementia & more
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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: Dementia, specialized care, respite care, personal care, mobility assistance, hospice services & more
Skills:

CNA

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Rosa G.


Santa Cruz, CA

$26-50/hr10 yrs exp

Focused Professional For More Than 20 Years Exp.

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: Meal prep, dementia, respite care, light cleaning, hospice services, personal care & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

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Recent senior care reviews in Santa Cruz, CA

Leslie C.

5.0

Our family adores Leslie. From the first day we interviewed Leslie we immediately felt a trustworthy connection. My mother at 90 years old needed someone dependable and caring and she immediately enjoyed Leslie's companionship. She provided mom with someone to talk with, laugh with and I knew that I...

- Beto E.

Donna A.

5.0

Donna provided companionship for my 94 year old mother. She keep her busy playing cards, heated up her dinners, did her laundry, and enjoyed watching the Hallmark Channel with her. My mother looked forward to having a friend like Donna to share the evenings with her.

- Dianne R.

Lilian B.

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

Thania O.

5.0

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

- Vanessa C.

Nicole C.

5.0

Nicole took excellent care of my Mom for 6 months. Nicole is hard-working, efficient, and kind. She does whatever needs to be done and more. She is always on time. Nicole is very sweet, loving and cheerful. She is 100% trust worthy. My mom called Nicole her “angel.”

- Care member

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Ratings for Santa Cruz, CA senior care providers listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.5 / 5

Senior Care Providers in Santa Cruz, CA are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 19 reviews of the 70 listed senior care providers.