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60 caregivers are listed in Colchester, CT
The average posted rate is $17/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby caregivers is 6 years
Caregivers in Colchester, CT
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have more than 30 years of experience as a certified caregiver for seniors, including Dementia and all stages of Alzheimer's. I have provided live-in, overnight and intermittent care, medication management and transfers. I am a licensed, insured driver for appointments and errands.
Susan can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, personal care, respite care, home modification, live-in home care & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Susan is an excellent Caregiver and a pleasure to work with. She is punctual, dependable, and always goes above and beyond when caring for our Mother. She is trustworthy, knowledgeable and has years of experience caring for Elders. I highly recommend her for any...
Martha D.
I'd describe my personality as friendly, outgoing, and personable.
I like caring for seniors because our seniors have done so much for our community, are entrenched in our history, and have amazing stories to tell.
I'm looking for a job to provide skilled nursing care in the home setting for those who require it. I'm also not...
Brendon can also help with: Dementia, respite care, hospice services, mobility assistance, companionship
5.0
(13)
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 5 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: Mobility assistance, errands, light cleaning, companionship, meal prep, dementia & more
5.0
"Kathy is a wonderful caregiver that I had the pleasure of working with on a care team for a 92-year-old woman with dementia. Cathy handled things like the schedule meds and more. She was very professional, kind caring, and compassionate. Kathy always went above and...
Care member
5.0
(1)
I am a RN since 2020 and a new mom looking to pick up a couple shifts each month. I have an extensive history working with the elderly in the past 10 years. I have worked with clients with dementia, healing from broken hips, and in hospice care. I have great compassion and respect for my clients, always upholding their respect...
Erin can also help with: Hospice services, personal care, dementia
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Erin F. was a dedicated volunteer tutor and mentor to youth in grades 1st-8th at the organization I work for called Hartford City Mission. She helped kids stay on task during program time and encouraged them as well as looked out for their safety and overall well...
Cheryl M.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Certified & Insured PCT with 25 yrs experience in the medical field. I provide quality in home care for your loved ones promoting safe, healthy, happy, independent living. I also have great experience with Dementia and Alzheimer's. References available upon request.
Tracy can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, respite care, personal care, home modification
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Very kind person. Would be a good employee. Worked in a doctor's office with her and she was always very, very nice to our patients."
Mary F.
Hello,
I am a caring and dependable caregiver with experience in everything from companionship, doctor visits, budget shopping, cooking healthy meals, exercising to improve range of motion, memory care, dementia, gardening, light housekeeping, bathing, grooming, laundry, and all forms of activities of daily living. Reach out to...
Jacqueline can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, light cleaning, live-in home care, errands, companionship & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
Hello, I'm Alex 30 years young and have been professionally caring for people for 5 years. I started in a group home which got me med certified. Then ended up working for a caregiver company for 3. 5 years with the same and a couple other amazing clients in between. I'm a reliable, trustworthy, timely person and love people of...
Alex can also help with: Transportation, dementia, meal prep, light cleaning, errands
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm a retired cardiac RN of 15 years.
I have extensive experience with the elderly and medically vulnerable, including hospice patients & have been consistently providing home caregiving to clients since 2020. I am now looking to become independent and branch out on my own.
I'm willing to do housework (general...
Elizabeth can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, errands, meal prep, light cleaning, companionship & more
Hello! My life experience and professional experience is mainly with children, but I recently began visiting the elderly through church and learned how rewarding this line of work can be. I enjoy talking with elderly people and learning from their life experiences. In my work with children and those with special needs, I have...
Ellen can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, transportation, light cleaning, respite care, errands & more
I am a mom of 4 girls and have spent the last 12 years of my life as a stay at home mom. My youngest child is heading off to Kindergarten this year and I have some availability during school hours to help with care.
My husband and I have moved all over the East Coast. I have a Studio Art Degree from NYU and a law degree from the...
Laura can also help with: Light cleaning, transportation, errands, meal prep
I'd describe my personality as happy, outgoing and uplifting!
I like caring for seniors because they are a wealth of information and always have so much to offer us younger folks if we give them the time and open our minds.
I'm looking for a job that allows me to help an elderly person on a daily basis.
I started caring...
Emily can also help with: Light cleaning, mobility assistance, meal prep, home modification, respite care, errands & more
Skills:
CNA
Need some help caring for yourself or a loved one? I can do just that. Cleaning, light personal grooming, and keeping company are all things I can do. I can sit down and play board games, craft, or even just talk to you or your loved one.
I don't have any paid experience with Senior Care, but I do have elderly grandparents...
Adam can also help with: Personal care, visiting physician
I currently assist a 97-year-old 3 days per week. I handle errands, cooking, meal planning, organization, cleaning, yard work, and more. Additionally I helped care for my grandmother for seven years. She had Dementia and I assisted with meal times, exercise and bathing/bathroom. I am extremely patient and have a cheery...
Erin can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, personal care, dementia, errands, live-in home care & more
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a dedicated caregiver. I bring with me compassion, patience, and a genuine love for seniors. I am energetic and responsible. I enjoy helping seniors with the day to day care they need (including care plan adherence, bathing, housekeeping, meal prep, companionship, games, errands and appointments) and at the same time give...
Vicki can also help with: Dementia, respite care, visiting physician, home modification, personal care
5.0
"Vicki is kind, thoughtful, patient and creative. She listens to your needs as well as the people she cares for. She is always enthusiastic and wants to help in any way she can. She is a great asset to any family!"
Care member
Perpetual A.
East Hartford, CT
$20-50/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
I am a caregiver of years experience. This is what I do and I love my job, I am compassionate caregiver, I do 24 hour care (live in) and also hourly care. I do hospice, personal, supervising and companion care. I assist with bathing, feeding, laundry, medications, errands etc
Perpetual can also help with: Live-in home care, dementia, errands, light cleaning, companionship, hospice services & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
CPR
5.0
"Perp is very loving and caring caregiver with years of experience.
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Care member
5.0
(1)
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: Companionship, errands, hospice services, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia & more
Skills:
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
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.
5.0
(8)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have been an LPN for the past 20 years, working in a variety of hospitals, nursing homes, and doctors offices. My nursing license is current and in excellent standing in TX, NY, CT, and VT - I am CPR, BLS, and ALS certified. My skills are diverse and well rounded, and I LOVE what I do. Allow me to show you how I can be of the...
Jennifer can also help with: Errands, meal prep, light cleaning, companionship, hospice services, dementia & more
Skills:
Licensed Nurse
5.0
"I recently had Jen come and care for my mother for the past six months. Above and beyond is an understatement, her compassion for not only my mother but our family as a whole. I travel for work and with kids and tough schedules, I knew immediately she was going to...
Care member
5.0
(3)
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: Errands, hospice services, dementia, meal prep, companionship, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"I cannot adequately describe how fortunate I am to have had Jennifer as a caregiver for my mother. My mother loved her, my dog loved her, and I immediately felt comfortable leaving both them and my house in her capable hands. She also brings her own network of...
Ethan T.
5.0
(1)
A compassionate, dependable and trustworthy caregiver with over 9 years of experience caring for the elderly with CNA. I love what I do and take pride in my work and as such will do anything within the legal and ethical framework to ensure the safety, comfort and well-being of my client. I love to see them happy and comfortable...
Anita can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, hospice services, companionship, dementia, errands & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
CPR
5.0
"Not only is Anita skilled at her job, but she is the kindest, most patient, caring and understanding caregiver we have ever experienced. Anita cared for our father for eight months after an extended hospital and rehab stay. He was at his worst and was an extremely...
Care member
5.0
(1)
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, errands, companionship, mobility assistance, dementia, meal prep & 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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Recent caregiver reviews in Colchester, CT
Susan S.
5.0
Susan is an excellent Caregiver and a pleasure to work with. She is punctual, dependable, and always goes above and beyond when caring for our Mother. She is trustworthy, knowledgeable and has years of experience caring for Elders. I highly recommend her for any Caregiver position.
- Martha D.
Katheryn A.
5.0
Kathy is a wonderful caregiver that I had the pleasure of working with on a care team for a 92-year-old woman with dementia. Cathy handled things like the schedule meds and more. She was very professional, kind caring, and compassionate. Kathy always went above and beyond and did things like...
- Care member
Erin F.
5.0
Erin F. was a dedicated volunteer tutor and mentor to youth in grades 1st-8th at the organization I work for called Hartford City Mission. She helped kids stay on task during program time and encouraged them as well as looked out for their safety and overall well being. She volunteered twice weekly...
- Cheryl M.
Tracy M.
5.0
Tracy naturally digs into her work and is thorough - meaning, you likely aren't going to have to ask her to do something, but you may have to ask her why she dives so deep! I have known Tracy since high school and much of her experience is in the medical field, along with housecleaning and...
- Kalyn S.
Vicki P.
5.0
Vicki is kind, thoughtful, patient and creative. She listens to your needs as well as the people she cares for. She is always enthusiastic and wants to help in any way she can. She is a great asset to any family!
- Care member
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FAQs for finding caregivers in Colchester, CT
What caregiver services can I find near me in Colchester, CT?
Most private senior caregiver services in Colchester, 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 Colchester.
How much does it cost to hire a caregiver in Colchester, CT in 2025?
The average rate for hiring a caregiver in Colchester, CT on Care.com as of April, 2025 is $17.00 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 Colchester, CT?
There are currently 2 caregivers in Colchester, CT on Care.com. You can filter and sort caregivers by distance from Colchester, 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 Colchester before making a hiring decision.
Are private caregivers near me in Colchester, CT background checked?
Yes, caregivers near you in Colchester, 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.