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60 caregivers are listed in Akron, OH
The average posted rate is $17/hr as of April 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: Meal prep, companionship, errands, light cleaning, dementia, hospice services & 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, live-in home care, dementia, hospice services, personal care, mobility assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
5.0
(1)
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: Personal care, dementia, visiting nurse, respite care
Skills:
Licensed Nurse
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: Live-in home care, hospice services, dementia, home modification, respite care, personal care & more
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...
Lisa B.
5.0
(8)
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, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep, errands & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Ebony is a great, and I mean great, caregiver. My father suffers from dementia and Parkinson’s and Ebony did a great job of caring for him. She is dependable, knowledgeable, detailed, and most of all caring! Thanks, Ebony, for all your hard work! It was really...
Care member
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: Companionship, dementia, errands, light cleaning, home modification, live-in home care & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
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.
My name is Sage I live in Munroe Falls I have been a caregiver for over a year now and absolutely love it. I am in nursing school to continue my education to become a travel nurse. I love being a personal caregiver because clients get the help and care they deserve rather than a nursing home caregiver where they are taking care...
Sage can also help with: Transportation, light cleaning, live-in home care, errands, meal prep
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, hospice services, home modification, errands & more
Skills:
Wound Care
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
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: Dementia, errands, light cleaning, transportation, respite care, meal prep & 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: Meal prep, dementia, live-in home care, light cleaning, home modification, errands & 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: Transportation, errands, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
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: Meal prep, hospice services, errands, light cleaning, dementia, respite care & 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: Respite care, errands, light cleaning, mobility assistance, home modification, meal prep & 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: Hospice services, light cleaning, companionship, errands, dementia, meal prep & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
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 6 years of nursing home experience. I have 6 years of home health experience.
Cathy can also help with: Light cleaning, personal care, errands, meal prep
Skills:
CNA
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.
Keaira J.
Tallmadge, OH
$15/hr • 3 yrs exp
Fun And Caring Caregiver Your Loved Ones Will Enjoy Me Working And Being A Companion Too Them!
I like caring for seniors because I adore them and I like helping others with trying to get better. I love seeing progress in any of my clients helping them smile feel good about themselves.
I started caring for seniors a little after my mom passed I was taking care of her for a few months and after she passed I just got into...
Keaira can also help with: Errands, companionship, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CNA
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: Live-in home care, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia, personal care, respite care & more
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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.
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.
Ebony H.
5.0
Ebony is an outstanding caregiver - the best caregiver my family has ever worked with. My mom had end-stage multiple sclerosis, and Ebony assisted my family with her care during the last six months of her life. Ebony handled all my mom's physical care with great skill, and she respected my mom and...
- Care member
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 April, 2025 is $17.63 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.