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60 caregivers are listed in Akron, OH
The average posted rate is $16/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby caregivers is 5 years
Caregivers in Akron, OH
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I would love to care for your loved one in their home by providing help with all activities of daily living, such as housekeeping, med reminders, meal prep, companionship and transportation.
My heart is in my work! I truly believe in treating every client as I would my own mother or father.
I have been a caregiver in facilities...
Sandra can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, light cleaning, errands, meal prep, companionship & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Sandy is very caring, compassionate, and attentive. She takes wonderful care of my mother."
Camille F.
5.0
(1)
I have worked at a facility as well as private homes. I am very caring, compassionate, dependable, patient and honest. I will treat your loved one as my own.
Kristy can also help with: Companionship, dementia, live-in home care, hospice services, personal care, mobility assistance & more
Skills:
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
5.0
(7)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Compassionate and skilled home health aide with over 20 years of experience, offering professional caregiving services tailored to the individual needs of clients. As a State Board-licensed Certified Nursing Assistant earlier in my career, and now a Certified Home Health Aide, I possess the expertise and ability to identify...
Ebony can also help with: Hospice services, companionship, errands, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Ebony is extremely professional and an expert in the health care industry. Kindness, patience and compassion are just a few of the many qualities Ebony embodies. Ebony possesses wonderful interpersonal skills and is extremely reliable. My family and I will forever...
Care member
5.0
(3)
I am a Registered Nurse with a previous BA degree in English literature from IU. I've been working in senior and palliative care for 15 years primarily doing private care for individual patients and families.
I have managed home care for special needs and senior clients coordinating 24 hr care, payroll, scheduling and meal...
Kara can also help with: Personal care, hospice services, respite care, live-in home care, home modification, dementia & more
5.0
"Kara is by far the best caregiver I've ever hired. She's compassionate, tenderhearted, funny and intelligent. When my mom was dying she cared for her as her own and I consider her family. "
Leslie B.
Lisa W.
Barberton, OH
$18-20/hr • 7 yrs exp
Licensed STNA Available Full Time Excellent With ADL's & Therapy Assist
5.0
(3)
NO AVAILABILITY AT THIS TIME:
I'm an STNA looking to take care of you or your loved one on a regular basis. I'm also CPR certified. My previous position was working for an in home care company caring for the elderly in the privacy of their own home. I was also the supervisor so I set up all care plans for the clients based on...
Lisa can also help with: Errands, live-in home care, companionship, dementia, home modification, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
5.0
"Lisa took excellent care of my father in law. She went above and beyond in everything from prepping meals, bathing, keeping track of his medications and light house keeping. I highly recommend her for your loved one."
Amy M.
I'm an experienced PTA physical therapist assistant. Reliable & compassionate home based caregiver who is available weekends. References upon request & BCI /FBI background check.
Sheila can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, live-in home care, errands, hospice services, home modification & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
Wound Care
I bring hands-on caregiving experience from taking care of my grandparents with dementia. This taught me the patience, empathy, and skills needed to care for seniors effectively. I understand the challenges of de, emits and focus on creating a safe, nurturing environment. Whether it's daily activities, companionship, or routine...
Zoe can also help with: Light cleaning, respite care, dementia, meal prep, transportation, errands & more
Hi! I'm Miya, I'm 20 years old and I have several years of experience in Senior care. I have a strong passion for it, It is so much more to me than a job. It is something I take pride in and gain joy from doing! From the first care giving shift that I ever worked, I knew it was one of the many things I was put here to do!...
Miyana can also help with: Live-in home care, home modification, errands, meal prep, dementia, light cleaning & more
I'd describe my personality as caring, honest, trustworthy
I like caring for seniors because I love seeing my clients smile, it fills my heart with joy to be able to provide a service for seniors.
I'm looking for a job that is very rewarding.
I started caring for seniors when I had a friend of mine come to me and ask if I...
Carolyn can also help with: Light cleaning, transportation, errands, meal prep
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
Brittany C.
Cuyahoga Falls, OH
$20-30/hr • 7 yrs exp
I am a caregiver with 7 years of experience caring for the aging population. I have experience with dementia and parkinsons, along with other diseases/ disorders common with aging. I am a medical assistant and worked in internal medicine for 2 years. I am able to do medication management ( including injections), companionship,...
Brittany can also help with: Meal prep, companionship, light cleaning, hospice services, dementia, errands & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
People say this of raising children and it's true for your elder every bit as much as it is for the little ones. So many people are at the top of the hill of life, with younger family members to care for on one hand and the family elders on the other, it can be a LOT. I have years of experience with the elder community from...
Erin can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, respite care, hospice services, meal prep, errands & more
Arlevia J.
Munroe Falls, OH
$25/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hi My Name Is Arlevia And Im 32 Years Old. I Enjoy Caring Elderly And Very Passionate About It
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as family oriented , caring and outgoing.
I like caring for seniors because I treat them as my own family. I have been in caring for seniors over 10 years now and I like giving back in a form of assisting them in their activities of daily living. They require alot of attention and love.
I'm looking...
Arlevia can also help with: Mobility assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, errands, home modification, respite care & more
Skills:
CNA
Annette S.
Cuyahoga Falls, OH
$30-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Caretaker/Certified Lisc. Occupational Therapy Assistant
Hi.
I have 20+ years of caregiving experience. I am transitioning from working in private practice as a COTA/L to a more home based career.
I work part time supporting individuals with developmental disabilities. Additionally, I am a part time caregiver to a family in Kent, OH.
I do have CPR, BLS and Certified First...
Annette can also help with: Light cleaning, hospice services, meal prep, dementia, companionship, errands & more
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
I have worked 31 years as an LPN. The first 22 years were all long-term care, memory care and assisted living. I am very comfortable with dementia patients and medically challenging patients. I am currently working at a pain center in a hospital, for 9 years now. I really miss the one on one caregiving I used to do, but do not...
Skills:
Licensed Nurse
I have been a caregiver for Visiting Angels since December, 2015. I have worked with clients of various ages from 50's to 90's. I have worked with clients that have dementia, brain bleeds, brain tumors, MS, Alzheimer's, strokes. I love brightening up their days when I go to help them because I am a bubbly person and sometimes a...
Kathleen can also help with: Respite care, personal care, visiting nurse, dementia
Skills:
Licensed Nurse
I had been a stay at home mom of 3 kids that are now adults. I take very good care of my home and enjoy keeping things organized and clean. Most recently I was employed in the insurance industry and I am now looking to get back into a more flexible schedule. I have an elderly mother with Alzheimer's that I spend time with.
Karey W.
Barberton, OH
$20/hr • 5 yrs exp
I have been in the healthcare field for a long time now, many years, whether it be front office or caregiver. I just love caring for seniors, they are just fun to be around. It just makes you feel good knowing you can help somebody else. If it puts a smile on their face, it's all the better. I also have experience with Dementia,...
Karey can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, companionship, dementia, hospice services, meal prep & more
Megan B.
Mogadore, OH
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Med Pass Certified Care Giver Who Absolutely Loves Her Profession!
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello there! My name is Megan!
I was an end of life caregiver for years and I loved care giving and I was very good at it. There just happens to be more positions for animal care .
I am an animal lover and advocate. I have owned raised or been around every common pet and a lot of not so common. I own Cats, Chickens, Dogs, and...
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Megan was an excellent caregiver for my mother. My mother often referred to her as her adopted daughter. She did everything my mom needed and anticipated that she needed something before my mom asked her to. She was careful and detailed with her job and was very...
Lisa H.
4.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have over 25 years of experience working with seniors. I have worked at hospitals, nursing homes and in clients' homes. I am mature, professional, responsible, dependable and compassionate. I have much patience and I am very supportive to my clients and their family members. I am excellent at assessments of an individuals...
Margaret can also help with: Respite care, light cleaning, meal prep, live-in home care, dementia, personal care & more
5.0
(10)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I love what I do. Caregiving is who I am. I started babysitting a family with five children when I was 11 years old and have continued caregiving in one aspect or another throughout my life. 10 years ago I began exclusively providing private in-home elder care.
Most important to me is to treat any person I care for with dignity...
Amy can also help with: Mobility assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, companionship, errands, dementia & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Very caring and loving towards my mom Dependable and would recommend her highly"
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Recent caregiver reviews in Akron, OH
Sandra G.
5.0
Sandy is very caring, compassionate, and attentive. She takes wonderful care of my mother.
- Camille F.
Ebony H.
5.0
Ebony is extremely professional and an expert in the health care industry. Kindness, patience and compassion are just a few of the many qualities Ebony embodies. Ebony possesses wonderful interpersonal skills and is extremely reliable. My family and I will forever extremely grateful for the care...
- Care member
Kara K.
5.0
I hired Kara to assist with a senior day program I run and she was the best employee I had. She never missed a day, thoroughly enjoyed each senior she assisted and has a great energy full of joy and compassion. When she left to do nursing and private care I was sad to lose her but realize this is...
- Lisa B.
Lisa W.
5.0
Lisa is personable and hard-working. She has her STNA so can help with care in the medical area. She also cooks, cleans, organizes, etc.
- Carol P.
Megan B.
5.0
Megan was an excellent caregiver for my mother. My mother often referred to her as her adopted daughter. She did everything my mom needed and anticipated that she needed something before my mom asked her to. She was careful and detailed with her job and was very conscientious of my mom's needs. I...
- Lisa H.
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FAQs for finding caregivers in Akron, OH
What caregiver services can I find near me in Akron, OH?
Most private senior caregiver services in Akron, OH will offer companionship, safety supervision, and assistance with daily activities in the comfort of the person's home. Caregivers can help seniors to move safely around their home, provide social and emotional support, assist with different degrees of personal care (bathing, dressing, or feeding), and help with meal preparations or light housekeeping. They can also help your loved one with medication reminders, and some can even drive them to any errand or doctor appointments around Akron.
How much does it cost to hire a caregiver in Akron, OH in 2025?
The average rate for hiring a caregiver in Akron, OH on Care.com as of March, 2025 is $16.92 per hour. This cost may fluctuate depending on the type of assistance needed by your senior loved one and the caregiver's experience and certifications.
How do I find private caregivers near me in Akron, OH?
There are currently 38 caregivers in Akron, OH on Care.com. You can filter and sort caregivers by distance from Akron, OH or zip code, although you can expand the radius of your search if you'd like to increase your options. From there, compare candidates by reading about their experience working with seniors, the type of caregiving services they provide, and their hourly rate. Be sure to run background checks and check references from other families in Akron before making a hiring decision.
Are private caregivers near me in Akron, OH background checked?
Yes, caregivers near you in Akron, OH 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.
Ratings for Akron, OH caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Caregivers in Akron, OH are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 12 reviews of the 60 listed caregivers.