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Doreen K.


Newington, CT

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Certified Dementia Specialist Caregiver

5.0

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I am a Home Health Aide (HHA) with 16 years of caregiving experience and certification as a Dementia Specialist. My work with private employers and home-care agencies has provided me with expertise in: - Personal care assistance (bathing, dressing) - Meal preparation and feeding support - Monitoring vital signs (blood pressure,...
Doreen can also help with: Respite care, dementia, personal care, hospice services, live-in home care
5.0
"Doreen helped care for my elderly mother for several years. She was wonderful & I would highly recommend her."

Dave L.

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Sandra S.


Manchester, CT

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Live-in Or Companion, Caregiving

I was a cna for 15 years, I have 30 years of experience with Alzheimer's, dementia, I also was a physical therapy aide. I have hospice experience, I love to do crafts, I have a very bubbly personality, love live theatre! Going to the beach. Picnic lunches. You can text me @ eight six zero eight nine zero four one four zero
Sandra can also help with: Hospice services, mobility assistance, dementia, companionship, errands, meal prep & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Home Health Aide

Wound Care

5.0
"Sandra was a very outstanding sitter/aid I very much loved how she'd treated my children! She was very kind responsible and reliable .If I had an emergency somewhere she would take my kids for longer than normal, she would literally treat us like family and she did...

Tauna R.

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Deirdre A.


Preston, CT

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

I am a experienced home care provider with 25 + years. I specialize in dementia, hospice, ALS, stroke, strengthening, Parkinson's, cancer, and spinal cord injuries. I have experience in all aspects of home care. I train families for easy transitioning with loved ones. I can make a stressful and difficult situation easier on both...
Deirdre can also help with: Dementia, companionship, home modification, mobility assistance, hospice services, meal prep & more
Skills:

CNA

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

5.0
"Deirdre is a wonderful, caring person who really cares about helping people. She goes above and beyond and is truly such a knowledgeable person, so experienced in her field of care. I can't say enough about her. She is great."

Thomas F.

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Teresa P.


South Windsor, CT

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm a caregiver living in south Windsor CT. I have more then 12 years working with the elderly and have experience with dementia and Alzheimer's care. I speak English, Portuguese and Spanish, I'm compassionate a love to cook and treat my clients with love and care like if they are my family . if needed I can give good...
Teresa can also help with: Errands, personal care, meal prep, dementia, transportation, companionship & more
5.0
"Teresa is a caregiver for my 82 year old Mom who has limited mobility and vision, and we just LOVE her! She is attentive, intuitive, personable and so helpful to my Mom! I love the friendship she has fostered and I can relax knowing Mom has someone looking out for...

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Jacqueline M.


East Hartford, CT

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

CNA and CPR certified, First aid trained 20 years working in a hospital on intermediate care fl Years of experience working in nursing homes, assisted living, as a home health aide, companion/caregiver Hospice care aide Memory care aide I have been helping/taking care of seniors/elderly for over 20 years in their homes and...
Jacqueline can also help with: Errands, companionship, hospice services, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Dependable, hardworking. She is a team player and treats everyone with kindness and respect. "

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Anna J.


Wethersfield, CT

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Great Senior Caregiver

Patient, reliable, caring, great references, experienced, supportive, calm, great communication skills, compassionate. Great caregiver for seniors available.
Anna can also help with: Companionship, errands, mobility assistance, dementia, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Amazing caregiver! Kind, conscientious, and dependable. I cannot say enough good things about Anna. My mother adored her. Any family would be lucky to have her."

Vidya S.

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Jeanette S.


Preston, CT

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Compassionate Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been doing this type of work for over 11 years now. I enjoy it and like to think I am pretty good at it. I have a very calm and caring personality, which often is comforting to the elderly. In my past experience, I have helped elderly women bathe and get dressed. I have done light house cleaning. I have prepared meals for...
Jeanette can also help with: Light cleaning, companionship, visiting physician, transportation, personal care, errands & more
5.0
"Jeanette has been a wonderfully compassionate carer for my mom. My mom is in fragile health and Jeanette's gentle nature and kind, caring personality gives my mom and my family great comfort. She has been so good with my mom and someone we can count on to know...

Kolette F.

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Laura C.


Manchester, CT

$25-35/hr8 yrs exp

Full Time Caregiver Available

I have provided personal assistant care which included, bathing, grooming, dressing, home cleaning and cooking. I have experience with Alzheimer clients and cancer patients. I provided transportation to and from appointments or any daily tasks in and out of home. I am CPR certified and currently hold an up to date EMT LICENSE.
Laura can also help with: Dementia, errands, hospice services, companionship, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

Wound Care

5.0
"Laura is very kind and personable. She is a great listener and is responsive to whatever I need. Her schedule did not match up with mine for the long-term, but she has kept in touch with me and helps when she can. I appreciate her very much!"

Emily H.

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Alexandra M.


Essex, CT

$25-30/hr5 yrs exp

Your Loved One Will Be Treated Like Family

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I've spent the last 5+ years caring for my two aging grandparents who unfortunately both recently passed away. Each with varying health issues and dementia. I am naturally nurturing and compassionate. As my family quickly realized it is incredibly hard to not only care for but manage the day-to-day operations of a household...
Alexandra can also help with: Light cleaning, mobility assistance, meal prep, companionship, dementia, errands & more
5.0
"Allie took wonderful care of my elderly parents with dementia. She assisted with their daily activities of bathing, eating, going for walks, including taking them to their appointments. As their health deteriorated, her roles and responsibilities increased. My...

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Paulette N.


Cromwell, CT

$32/hr5 yrs exp

Full Time Care Giver Available

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

An energetic loving caring person who enjoys spending time with the elderly talking socializing and helping them out. Every elderly person I treat as my mother or father give them love and attention. My overall aim is to put a smile on their face and make them laugh no matter the condition. I have been vaccinated for covid-19
Paulette can also help with: Dementia, personal care, meal prep, errands, light cleaning
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Paulette is the most loving caregiver I had the pleasures of hiring. She treated my ailing mother like her own. She was always there, showed her love and compassion when she needed it the most, until she passed. I was comfortable knowing that she was there and I...

Mary S.

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Kelly W.


Norwich, CT

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

I Have Been A CNA For Over 18 Years.

3.3

(4)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have been a caregiver for 20 years. I have worked in hospitals, retirement homes, and the last 10 years I have been doing private home care. I have 20 years of experience with dementia/Alzheimer's, oncology patients, Parkinson's etc..
Kelly can also help with: Meal prep, companionship, errands, hospice services, light cleaning, dementia & more
Skills:

CNA

Medical Equipment Experience

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Kelly I feel became part of our family. We hired Kelly to help care for my dad during the nights. She was beyond caring and loving to my father. Kelly was always on time, went above and beyond and we truly just loved having her in our home and part of my...

Deborah B.

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Jennifer F.


East Lyme, CT

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced And Reliable

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

Hello and thank you for reading my profile. I am Jennifer and I live in East Lyme. I am a licensed Certified nurses aide of Connecticut. I have been working in the private sector for over 15 years. My past clients have consist of Cancer patients, Dementia, Parkinsons, ALS and clients who just need help at home. I believe in...
Jennifer can also help with: Light cleaning, companionship, dementia, meal prep, hospice services, errands & more
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Jennifer is a lovely person, easy to get along with, punctual and trustworthy."

Shari L.

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Kathy T.


Storrs Mansfield, CT

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Care

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I was there for my dad and his wife for several years since I took early retirement in 2012. I really enjoyed being able to help them with meals, housework, their errands and getting them to medical appointments. My dad was having increased difficult getting around and his short-term memory was all but gone. I also was the...
Kathy can also help with: Light cleaning, personal care, meal prep, home modification, dementia, errands & more
5.0
"Kathy took care of my Father-in-law for 6 months, doing housekeeping, grocery shopping and taking him out for meals. He thoroughly enjoyed her company and we felt very confident when he was in her care. Kathy has experience taking care of seniors and it was obvious...

Paula N.

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Abigail B.


East Hartford, CT

$25/hr4 yrs exp

Im A Fun Loving Sitter And Dedicated Smile Creator

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am compassionate and dedicated to giving exceptional care and love to others. My passion for helping others and my strong sense of empathy drives me to offer the highest level of support and companionship to those I serve. I am skilled in assisting with daily living activities, medication management, and creating a safe and...
Abigail can also help with: Companionship, mobility assistance, hospice services, live-in home care, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

5.0
"nothing to improve. she is very reliable. "

Naomi P.

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Zejna K.


Wethersfield, CT

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

Certified Nurse Assistant Available For Senior Caregiving, Housekeeping And Pet Caring. Full Or Part

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Passionate, loving and caring with 7 years of experience working with senior clients at four different locations including homecare (several clients), hospitals (Hartford Hospital) and nursing homes (Hughes Health, Avon Healthcare and Alexandria Manor). Skills: Vital signs: temp, blood pressure, pulses and respiration....
Zejna can also help with: Personal care, errands, transportation, dementia, light cleaning, visiting physician & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

5.0
"Zejna has been a Godsend for my mother. This past year with COVID has been very tough for someone with dementia. Life has changed so much for my mother since we found Zejna. She gets her out of the house, brings her to lovely parks to see the flowers and wildlife....

Lisa H.

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Colleen S.


Chaplin, CT

$15-25/hr7 yrs exp

Responsible Caregiver Willing To Do Overnights

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I have been a certified CNA for over eight years. I have extensive experience in Alzheimer's and Dementia. I am also a former EMT so I am knowledgeable in CPR and first aide care. I have experience in COPD using oxygen therapy, cardiac care, catheter care physical therapy exercises and bathroom and showering. I have also been...
Colleen can also help with: Live-in home care, dementia, hospice services, personal care
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"In the short time that we employed Colleen to care for our mother who had Alzheimer's, we came to know, trust and love her! From the very beginning she proved herself to be professional, knowledgeable and a very caring individual. Colleen was always very prompt,...

Linda U.

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Robert F.


Canterbury, CT

$10-20/hr2 yrs exp

Part-time/full-time Caregiver, Available Immediately.

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have had four years of experience caring for elderly gentlemen. I worked for 2 families, one of which the gentleman had a great deal of special needs. George had a stroke and was physically handicapped and unable to walk or perform any ADL's on his own. I was available to him 24-7 for a period of two years until he passed...
Robert can also help with: Respite care, personal care, live-in home care
4.0
"Robert was available and very kind. He worked very well with my husband."

Ann N.

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Shannon S.


Willington, CT

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Companion/Caregiver

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Shannon. I live in Willington, Connecticut. I am a mother of 7 children. (5 adults and two high school seniors) I enjoy helping others, I am compassionate, dependable and hard working. I have worked as a PCA for many years. I have worked with dementia and Alzheimer's clients as well as general senior...
Shannon can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, meal prep, transportation, personal care
5.0
"Shannon is the best. She's an incredibly loving and caring caregiver who we entrusted the care of my elderly aunt suffering from dementia with. From the very first meeting, Shannon treated my aunt like she was part of her family and they bonded quickly. My aunt...

Chris P.

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Laura H.


Manchester, CT

$28-50/hr20 yrs exp

I Am Looking For A Client That Still Wants To Enjoy Life And Adventures

I have just retired from a Home Care agency as their Home Care Coordinator and Marketing and Sales Rep. I worked for the agency for 5 years. Previous to this position I worked for 39 years as a Psychiatric Technician and have had more then 40 years of experience as a Senior caregiver with private clients and facility work. I am...
Laura can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, light cleaning, errands, hospice services, companionship & more
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Matilda A.


Manchester, CT

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Trusted Caregiver Enhancing Lives With Compassion And Experience

I Am A Compassionate caregiver dedicated to empowering seniors' worth, solving problems, and bringing joy. I transform caregiving into a rich experience, fostering connection, growth, and fulfillment. With empathy and creativity, I turn challenging moments into beautiful experiences.
Matilda can also help with: Errands, companionship, dementia, hospice services, live-in home care, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CNA

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Recent caregiver reviews in Amston, CT

Doreen K.

5.0

Doreen helped care for my elderly mother for several years. She was wonderful & I would highly recommend her.

- Dave L.

Sandra S.

5.0

Sandy took care of my Mom after my Dad passed away. She is very good as a companion, especially working with someone with dementia. Sandy is a people person. She is caring, kind, respectful, dependable and fun! Sandy has become a very good friend also throughout the years.

- Care member

Deirdre A.

5.0

Deirdrea has been exceptionally helpful with caring for my elderly mother who was suffering from dementia. Deirdrea was compassionate and extremely engaged with mothers care, always on time to relieve an earlier shift and greatly appreciated by the entire family. Deirdrea was a joy to have in the...

- Howard R.

Teresa P.

5.0

Teresa did an amazing job caring for my father, she treated him as if it were her own. She's very sweet and dependable, I never had to worry about him while he was in her care. If you need help with a loved one she's your person.

- Rubina W.

Jacqueline M.

5.0

Dependable, hardworking. She is a team player and treats everyone with kindness and respect.

- Care member

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