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60 caregivers are listed in Canterbury, CT
The average posted rate is $10/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby caregivers is 2 years
Caregivers in Canterbury, CT
4.9
(7)
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 had dementia and Alzheimer's patients as well as general senior caregiveing. I...
Shannon can also help with: Meal prep, errands, light cleaning, personal care, transportation
5.0
"After spending a few years taking care of my wife who has dementia it really started to take its toll on me. I checked out care.com and was very fortunate to pick out Shannon. She is like an angel sent from Heaven.
She is very kind, considerate and I could not...
Care member
5.0
(2)
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: Personal care, light cleaning, companionship, errands, visiting physician, transportation & 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.
5.0
(4)
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: Dementia, errands, home modification, light cleaning, personal care, meal prep & 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.
Deirdre A.
Preston, CT
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.7
(14)
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: Home modification, companionship, mobility assistance, dementia, meal prep, hospice services & more
Skills:
Wound Care
CNA
CPR
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....
Howard R.
5.0
(10)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, I am a blessed mother of two grown children and grandma. I have spent my life devoted to being of service to others.
I made the shift to caregiving about 4 years ago after a dear friend was diagnosed with cancer and found it to be very rewarding. I cared for her from treatment to her last day. Most recently cared for a...
Katheryn can also help with: Errands, meal prep, light cleaning, mobility assistance, dementia, companionship & more
5.0
"Kathy has recently been working PT with my mother. She is a delight to work with, and extremely reliable. In fact, she consistently exceeds the expectations by going above and beyond what is asked of her. Kathy has a way of picking up on what is required and going...
Merideth T.
Abeola H.
Montville, CT
$29/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
12 years in my profession I love this there is nothing else I would reader do or down I have worked for the resident broth as his private caregiver and the second biggest nursing home in Guyana, Barbados and in the US at Keep me Home, Assured Quality Home care LLC
Abeola can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, hospice services, personal care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Abeola is a dependable caregiver and I always know my mother is well taken care of. Very down to earth and very sweet connection with my mother."
Linda M.
3.7
(3)
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: Companionship, hospice services, light cleaning, meal prep, errands, dementia & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Kelly helped take care of my mom who had a small stroke and my dad who had dementia. When dad couldn't or wouldn't cooperate Kelly would find a way to help him do what needed to be done with grace and humor. She could see past his dementia and liked him as a...
Wendy C.
5.0
(1)
Hi, my name is Alisa, if your looking for someone who is caring, empathetic and definitely responsible then you found her. I have 11 yrs experience as a CNA in a nursing home/ long-term rehab center and 30+ yrs in a home care environment. I'm CPR/First Aide certified. I will be retiring soon after 20 yrs from the department of...
Alisa can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, personal care
5.0
"Alisa is very dependable, reliable, and trustworthy she always goes above and beyond and is willing to help those in need."
Tanjorie G.
Seija G.
North Stonington, CT
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Patient, Experienced Caregiver Seeking Kind Elderly Companion;)
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello!
My name is Seija and I'm looking for a kind family in need of companion care for their loved one. I have many years experience offering compassionate care and home health assistance, especially to those suffering from dementia/Alzheimer's. Just a few of the things I have extensive experience with is offering...
Seija can also help with: Respite care, dementia, live-in home care, personal care
5.0
"We hired Seija to provide companion services and some personal care for my Mom who had dementia and then became ill. Seija was incredibly patience, kind and engaging with my Mom. My mother loved Seija and looked forward to her time with her. Seija was a...
Betsy C.
5.0
(3)
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: Personal care, hospice services, live-in home care, dementia
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
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.
Lee F.
Chaplin, CT
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Home Health Caregiver. Friendly, Caring, Responsible. I currently work as a paraprofessional in a preschool. I have 10 years experience in CNA work, I worked in nursing homes and home care. I am certified in CPR
Lee can also help with: Personal care, dementia, visiting physician
Skills:
CPR
I have a background in caring for children and am looking to expand my horizons! Please reach out for references or specifics!
Ellen can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, meal prep
Hello! I am a 23-year-old recent college graduate taking a year off from school to spend more time with my elderly father. I hold two Bachelor of Arts degrees: one in history and another in sociology. Most of my professional experiences are centered around education at the K-12 level, higher education, as well as work in...
Angela can also help with: Personal care, errands, light cleaning, transportation, meal prep, companionship & more
Hello! I have been a professional caregiver for several years. My past experience includes regular care of elderly clients with responsibilities such as cleaning, running errands, doctor's appointments, and most importantly, companionship. I have also had personal experience caring for my 85-year-old mother in law for months at...
Boguslawa can also help with: Respite care, transportation, meal prep, dementia, light cleaning, errands & more
Hello! (Putnam)
My name is Savannah, I live in Putnam, I am a caregiver/PCA with 4 years of experience. (Not sure why it says 2yrs) . I have many hours during the week to fill- Monday-Friday 6-7am/2-3 p.m. I am looking for a nice/humbled family to give my time to. As I have seen many sides to this job, it is best to be...
Savannah can also help with: Home modification, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep, companionship, errands & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
I worked for many years as an administrative/legal assistant and changed fields, entering into childcare as an in-home nanny; I have also provided senior-care and assisted an elderly gentleman three mornings a week, i. e. transporting to appointments, prepared light meals and provided companionship. I also provided the same...
Joann can also help with: Visiting physician
Kimberly D.
Ashford, CT
$17-21/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I love helping people and making their lives easier. I have been a caregiver for 4 years. I have worked with clients with Alzhiemers, and I've done end of life care with hospice. I like being a companion to elderly and listening to their experiences in life. I enjoy helping the elderly and seeing that I have made a difference in...
Kimberly can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, light cleaning, meal prep, companionship, errands & more
Hello there , My name is Shannon . I hope that that your well ! I am an honest , trustworthy, responsible, patient, punctual woman with over 15 years experience as a caretaker . I have worked with both ambulatory and non ambulatory folks of all ages with all activities of daily living , I can help out with all and any personal...
Shannon can also help with: Live-in home care, errands, dementia, hospice services, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Heather , I currently operate Care Plus More LLC, we are a small private company that provides professional live-in care for seniors in the NE CT region. If you are looking for Live-in care for your loved one please contact me. I would love to meet with you and talk about your needs and different options that my help...
Heather can also help with: Hospice services, live-in home care, home modification, personal care, dementia, respite care & more
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Can provide care by house cleaning, cooking, shopping providing rides to appointments, help getting dressed, giving medications and companionship.
Billie can also help with: Personal care, live-in home care
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Recent caregiver reviews in Canterbury, CT
Shannon S.
5.0
After spending a few years taking care of my wife who has dementia it really started to take its toll on me. I checked out care.com and was very fortunate to pick out Shannon. She is like an angel sent from Heaven.
She is very kind, considerate and I could not ask for a better person to take care...
- Care member
Jeanette S.
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 mom is in great care. Jeanette is...
- Kolette F.
Kathy T.
5.0
Kathy helped care for my elderly mentally disabled relative and his home weekly for about one year. We were so fortunate to find Kathy. She is compassionate and professional and 100% reliable and honest. She was respectful and kind and also very efficient in completing a long list of housekeeping...
- Lisa G.
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.
Katheryn A.
5.0
I have had the pleasure being trained and working with Kathy for over 3 years . We shared the same client and have learned so many different things from one another during that time. Kathy is an excellent caregiver who is very compassionate about what she does. Her compassionate nature, reliability,...
- Carola D.
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FAQs for finding caregivers in Canterbury, CT
What caregiver services can I find near me in Canterbury, CT?
Most private senior caregiver services in Canterbury, CT 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 Canterbury.
How much does it cost to hire a caregiver in Canterbury, CT in 2025?
The average rate for hiring a caregiver in Canterbury, CT on Care.com as of February, 2025 is $10.00 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 Canterbury, CT?
There are currently 1 caregivers in Canterbury, CT on Care.com. You can filter and sort caregivers by distance from Canterbury, CT 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 Canterbury before making a hiring decision.
Are private caregivers near me in Canterbury, CT background checked?
Yes, caregivers near you in Canterbury, CT 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.