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

67 senior care providers are listed in Santa Cruz, CA

The average posted rate is $22/hr as of December 2024

The average experience for nearby senior care providers is 3 years

Senior care providers in Santa Cruz, CA

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Shara M.


Santa Cruz, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced And Fun-loving In Home Care Provider

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, respite care, hospice services, home modification, personal care & 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: Dementia, meal prep, errands, companionship, light cleaning, mobility assistance & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

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

$16-21/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: Hospice services, dementia, errands, light cleaning, meal prep, 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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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: Transportation, companionship, light cleaning, errands, personal care, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"I was involved with with the caregiving when Sarah joined our team. She proved to be a superior Team member. She understands the needs of the elderly and is quick to discern a need and acts on it. She is compassionate, diligent, punctual, and honest. And very...

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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, respite care, personal care, hospice services
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Wound Care

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

Vanessa C.

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Mary S.


Santa Cruz, CA

$30-32/hr5 yrs exp

Responsible, Gentle, Compassionate, Empathetic

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I'm a. good listener and making person feel whole and cared for. Good cook especially for clean, healthy food. I'm careful with people who are odor sensitive and keep myself scent free. I'm a good masseuse and can help alleviate pain.
Mary can also help with: Companionship, errands, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep, hospice services & more
5.0
"Mary is a very experienced caretaker and is appreciated for being present, patient, and gentle with the patients. She works hard to be engaging as well."

Raqib K.

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Dorrene A.


Santa Cruz, CA

$45-50/hr10 yrs exp

Registered Nurse Hospice, Senior Care

RN with 35 years of experience which includes Hospice care, Medical-Surgical, Home Health, Critical Care and Acute Rehab Nursing. I have worked at local hospitals and hospices. I can provide respite care and nursing care for Hospice and senior patients. Wound care and medication administration for patients. Available for up to 8...
Dorrene can also help with: Hospice services, respite care, light cleaning, meal prep, dementia
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Leslie C.


Santa Cruz, CA

$30-37/hr10 yrs exp

Compassionate Senior Care

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: Hospice services, respite care, companionship, personal care, errands, meal prep & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

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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: Transportation, hospice services, errands, meal prep, 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, light cleaning, respite care, dementia, errands & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

Wound Care

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Lauren W.


Santa Cruz, CA

$20-30/hr1 yrs exp

Senior caregiver

Hello, my name is Lauren. I am 30 years old! Currently, I am a Stay At Home Mom to my 6-year-old son and 3-year-old daughter. My son is in school M-F(except for summer). I am looking for work where I can bring my kiddos along as well! Before being a SAHM I worked at a private school where I was the Administrative Assistant. I...
Lauren can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, errands
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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: Transportation, meal prep, errands, light cleaning
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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: Hospice services, light cleaning, errands, companionship, dementia, live-in home care & 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, respite care, meal prep, dementia, light cleaning, errands & 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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Kennedy T.


Santa Cruz, CA

$16-21/hr1 yrs exp

Care Companion

I have experience taking care of seniors as I was helping with my grandmothers as they aged. I also worked at a dementia senior facility in Health Services for a year, aiding the nurse at the beginning of the pandemic. Seniors hod a special place in my heart and have so many stories to tell. Helping your loved one will also help...
Kennedy can also help with: Transportation, meal prep, dementia, light cleaning, errands
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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: Errands, companionship, live-in home care, light cleaning, dementia, hospice services & 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, errands, transportation, light cleaning, meal prep
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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: Respite care, hospice services, personal care, dementia, mobility assistance, specialized care & 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, personal care, respite care, hospice services, dementia, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

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Recent senior care reviews in Santa Cruz, CA

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

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

Thania O.

5.0

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

- Vanessa C.

Mary S.

5.0

Mary is always positive. She is caring, attentive and engaging her clients. She is good with dogs also. She took care of my dog for 7 months and my dog loved her. She shares information from shift to shift efficiently.

- Cindy C.

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

Average Rating4.4 / 5

Senior Care Providers in Santa Cruz, CA are rated 4.4 out of 5 stars based on 17 reviews of the 67 listed senior care providers.