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19 caregivers are listed in Altoona, PA

The average posted rate is $16/hr as of January 2025

The average experience for nearby caregivers is 6 years

Caregivers in Altoona, PA

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Donna L.


Altoona, PA

$35-40/hr10 yrs exp

Compassionate And Loving Person

4.6

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Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have completed the relias learning training program. , I'm certified in many many positions I've spent my whole adult life taking care of the elderly, I'm a certified caregiver, CPR, First Aid, and hospice care. an Flu, TB, Covid Vaccine, and the new booster shot . I will treat your family as if they were my own with respect,...
Donna can also help with: Dementia, mobility assistance, errands, light cleaning, meal prep, companionship & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CNA

Wound Care

5.0
"I had the privilege of meeting Donna when my mom became ill my mom had pneumonia she was recovering out of the hospital Donna came to work for us in early November she came on Tuesdays and Fridays to care for my mom she did her housekeeping she did her laundry she...

Lori S.

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Sharon D.


Altoona, PA

$10-15/hr5 yrs exp

Caregiver

I can care for your senior adult. I can provide grooming, social and housekeeping needs. I can do transportation needs and pet needs as well.
Sharon can also help with: Respite care, dementia, hospice services, personal care
5.0
"Sharon is very responsible, careful, and responds to care giving very much so. She is a top notch care giver and does her job very well."

Dana D.

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Amy Y.


Altoona, PA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Registered Nurse/ Home Health Caregiver

Hi, my name is Amy. I am a registered nurse and I worked at Altoona hospital for 16 years in the medical oncology and palliative care units. I left to raise my five children. I also recently took care of a woman in her 90s, for over three years, until her passing. I love helping people and look forward to the opportunity of...
Amy can also help with: Transportation, light cleaning, meal prep, errands
I have helped my grandparents with keeping their house nice after a few major surgeries, as long with cleaning houses for parents while babysitting children. Senior caregiver
Ava can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
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Catina M.


Altoona, PA

$20-25/hr2 yrs exp

Personal Care

I'm currently a DSP I take care of individuals with intellectual disabilities.. I do some personal care, I cook, clean, pass meds, sponge bathe. I'm a compassionate caregiver and take pride in my work. I enjoy doing what I do.
Catina can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, companionship, errands, meal prep, personal care & more
Skills:

CPR

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Jessica K.


Altoona, PA

$10-15/hr5 yrs exp

Looking To Help Care For Your Loved Ones As I Would For My Own

I'm currently a nursing student and I have 5 plus years experience as a caregiver for the elderly, disabled and intellectually disabled. I have experience with assisting with personal care, such as bathing, dressing and grooming. Also able to provide transportation to and from doctors appointments or shopping. Light...
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Cristal D.


Altoona, PA

$17-20/hr10 yrs exp

Traveling HHA

Due to an injury , I can no longer work a strenuous job, but if you have a mom, dad, grandma or grandpa that needs to get to a doctor appointment or store, I'm your girl. I'll get them there safely. I am CPR and BLS certified, and I have my Caregiver Certification, I have been traveling to and from homes for over 2 years. I did...
Cristal can also help with: Errands, meal prep, transportation, companionship
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Home Health Aide

Greetings! I am an LPN (15 years). I started my career in a home. I then transitioned into private duty (in home) care. I like to get to know the people I care for. I am reliable, caring and very particular about bathing and personal care. I have worked with people who have intellectual and physical disabilities. I have...
Janeen can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, errands, home modification, light cleaning, personal care & more
Skills:

Licensed Nurse

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

This is a job I do and I love it. Caring for people is not just a profession but a job with passion. My love for this job as kept me going. I love my profession as a caregiver this is my calling and I enjoy every challenges that comes along with it.
Adebusola can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, live-in home care, companionship, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

CPR

5.0
"She's very hard working and reliable."

Oluwabusayo A.

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Mary N.


Fallentimber, PA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Care Giver Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have experience providing all kinds of care, companionship, light housekeeping, meal preparations, personal hygiene, medications reminders, comfort care, help meet the needs of day to day living. Clients have included: Hospice situations due to sickness or age, Car Accidents. I am passionate about what I do because I am making...
Mary can also help with: Respite care, hospice services, dementia, personal care
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"I hired Mary to provide care to my mother upon her return home from a car accident. My mother had physical limitations and also struggles with some cognitive deficits. Mary's past experience was perfect for our needs at that time. Not only did she provide...

Tricia G.

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Savannah W.


Dysart, PA

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

I Can Do It All Senior caregiver

Prior to becoming a stay at home mom I have been in personal care since I was 16 I have worked in a care setting and a home setting I am very experienced in all care related things!
Savannah can also help with: Transportation, meal prep, errands, light cleaning
I have been housekeeping for 3 years. I currently have 6 homes that I clean for and have references. I also am a caregiver. I am friendly and reliable and have my own car.
Ginger can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, dementia, transportation, errands
Hello! I have approximately 3 years of experience as a in home caregiver, most of which were overnight shifts. I am familiar with aiding mobility, bedpans and bed side bathroom chairs. I am a non smoker who would be comfortable with any pets that your loved one might have
Allison can also help with: Home modification, dementia, meal prep, respite care, hospice services, light cleaning & more
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Alana H.


Alexandria, PA

$30/hr4 yrs exp

Senior Care

I am a highly qualified and certified caregiver, specializing in Alzheimer's care, with a wealth of experience in providing dedicated support to individuals affected by memory loss and cognitive decline. My approach is rooted in delivering compassionate, individualized care that addresses the unique needs of each client,...
Alana can also help with: Transportation, errands, light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"Words cannot describe how amazing Alana was with my mom. My mom has dementia, which frequently threw her into random high and low mood swings. Alana handled the 'downs' with professionalism, grace, and most importantly patience. Mom is now in a residential home,...

Krista W.

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Andrea C.


Tyrone, PA

$20/hr7 yrs exp

Senior Care

I'm a compassionate caregiver and take pride in my work. I have years of experience with providing in-home patient needs. I have a lot of experience, I enjoy doing what I do.. I have my criminal background check , pa child abuse background certification, pa older adults protective service back round. I'm CPR, first aid and med...
Andrea can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, companionship, meal prep, hospice services, dementia & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

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Janice M.


Tyrone, PA

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Elderly Caregiver

I have been helping care for the elderly for almost 18 years. 15 of those years working thru 2 different companies and the last 2 1/2 years privately. I am not a nurse or cna. I work in a companionship role and am willing to do light housekeeping and meal prep to help out. I am looking for just 2 days a week, might consider 3...
Janice can also help with: Errands, personal care, meal prep, transportation, companionship, light cleaning & more
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Susan B.


Tyrone, PA

$20-36/hr10 yrs exp

Care Experience

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

-it only gives me the option for working with a patient/client up to 1 year but I will remain with them as long as needed I have just shy of 15 years in elder care, but 17 years of patient care in total I was a volunteer EMT for 10 years until I was pregnant with my son and couldn't safely lift a stretcher anymore I am CPR...
Susan can also help with: Companionship, hospice services, light cleaning, live-in home care, errands, dementia & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

CNA

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Laura H.


Hastings, PA

$10-15/hr

Part Time Caregiver

I have cared for and cleaned for both of my grandma's from the time I was in high school and currently. For about 2 years I cared for my aunt who was disabled while having a job in child care. Working in a center and having my passion there, I have always been told how I maintain sanitation of the toys, and I currently am paid...
Laura can also help with: Live-in home care

Samantha K.


Loretto, PA

$12-50/hr11 yrs exp

PCA Looking To Care For Your Loved One

I'd describe my personality as hard working, compassionate, and responsible. I like caring for seniors because I love being a companion and giving time to those who cannot care for themselves. I started caring for seniors when I turned 18- I started at a personal care home as soon as I turned 16 and did housekeeping till I...
Samantha can also help with: Dementia, companionship, hospice services, light cleaning, mobility assistance, errands & more
Skills:

CPR

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Recent caregiver reviews in Altoona, PA

Donna L.

5.0

Donna is a kind soul she helps out wherever she can I had a stroke and she stepped in to help me with cleaning my house making dinner and stuff on the weekend for my family I'm very thankful for all that she has done and she will do in the future she's taking a lot of stress off of me as far as like...

- Brenda L.

Sharon D.

5.0

Sharon is very responsible, careful, and responds to care giving very much so. She is a top notch care giver and does her job very well.

- Dana D.

Adebusola O.

5.0

She's very hard working and reliable.

- Oluwabusayo A.

Mary N.

5.0

I hired Mary to provide care to my mother upon her return home from a car accident. My mother had physical limitations and also struggles with some cognitive deficits. Mary's past experience was perfect for our needs at that time. Not only did she provide companionship and structure to my mother...

- Tricia G.

Alana H.

5.0

Alana was 100% Reliable while taking care of my mother in law. Alana is your ideal care taker because whe cares sincerely and keeps perfect communication flow. Alana was very sweet and loving towards my husbands Mom, she prepared amazing food that our Mom was happy to eat. She helped us make sure...

- Carolina P.

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Average Rating4.5 / 5

Caregivers in Altoona, PA are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 12 reviews of the 19 listed caregivers.