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88 caregivers are listed in Fort Myers, FL
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby caregivers is 6 years
Caregivers in Fort Myers, FL
5.0
(14)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have two working skills:First I was a live in babysitter worked for couple family/two children up North starting from 1998 to 2000 y. My second skills I have worked as a caregiver live in for Alzheimer patient up in NJ state. In 2001 I moved to Florida and went to nursing vocational school. In December 2001 y. I was hired by...
Zina can also help with: Live-in home care, light cleaning, personal care, meal prep, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Zina is the most wonderful caregiver! She took care of my 99 year old mom until she passed away recently. She was loving, caring, dependable, thoughtful and giving to mom while she was in an assisted living facility in Ft. Myers area facility. I am so grateful...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Experienced and certified caregiver. Dementia, surgery rehabs, cancer patients. Very familiar with hospice. Companionship is very important in this field of work. Looking to help those in need. Please call. Have references and certification. I do have a culinary degree too.
Anne can also help with: Personal care, hospice services, live-in home care, dementia
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Anne has nature instinct to take care of things. Shopping, excellent cook, and always keeping things clean. A neat freak. I'd highly recommend Anne for running errands, shopping, cooking, cleaning, and most important ensuring your loved on is safe, cared for,...
Molly G.
Patricia P.
Fort Myers, FL
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
I'm A Caregiver Because I Love It! I'd Love To Take Care Of You And Serve With A Loving Heart
4.8
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I am Patricia I have been a caregiver for 18 years and love caring for others helping with others needs and providing a tender and loving environment. I am very passionate to what I love to do and hope to continue my caregiving experience by helping you and your family through this transition.
Care that I provide is...
Patricia can also help with: Dementia, errands, companionship, meal prep, light cleaning, hospice services & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Patricia has been my caregiver for the past 6 months. She helped me with lighthouse keeping, bathing/dressing, daily activities, cleaning, and so much more. I recommend her as she is very professional and knowledgeable in her career as a personal caregiver. I had a...
Care member
5.0
(6)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I love my job. I love taking care of Seniors. I've been a Caregiver for 12 years and it has been amazing. I worked for an agency in Fort Myers and they trained me extremely well. I have taken courses on Alzheimer's Care and Dementia. Eventually I started working for myself and it has been even better. I will listen to you and...
Richard can also help with: Light cleaning, companionship, errands, transportation, dementia
5.0
"I am very happy to recommend Richard as a caregiver. Richard worked with my parents, Cathy 86, and Richard 88, for years when they lived in Fort Myers. The care Richard provided contributed greatly to the quality of life for them while they were there. Richard's...
Valerie M.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Kristine and I am a patient caring person looking to help people in need of care giving and companionship. My experience actually began when I cared for my own grandmother for 3 years. I managed her medications, prepared meals, housekeeping and laundry. She was diabetic and had experienced mini strokes which caused...
Kristine can also help with: Visiting physician, personal care, home modification, dementia
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Kristine was a caregiver for my mother for over a year until my mom passed away. In that time, my mother came to consider Kristine one of her very best friends in the world. Kristine helped to get my mother out of bed, help her bathe & wash her hair, helping her...
Theresa O.
Marilyn M.
Fort Myers, FL
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
CARING AND FUN LOVING COMPANION/CAREGIVER FOR YOUR SPECIAL PERSON!
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi!
I have been a caregiver/companion for over 15 years. I love taking care of people, as well as helping them with their daily needs. Your loved one will become a special person in my life. Giving love and care to people in need is what I do best. It is a fulfilling role I have taken on since my children have become...
Marilyn can also help with: Respite care, errands, personal care, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep & more
5.0
"Knowledgeable in area I was seeking, Nice, direct, Positive, Businesslike, Kind, stylish, and definitely a great person."
Jody O.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I graduated from the University of Akron with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. I currently work full-time as a pediatric nurse and enjoy spending my free time outdoors and traveling. I am also BLS and PALS certified.
5.0
"Shes kind, careful, considerate, punctual and compassionate. We feel so fortunate."
Shannon B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Over 10 years experience in Alzheimers' care or general adult care. I provide full service, from assistance in daily living to grocery shopping, transporting to doctor's appointments. I am very patient and caring. I have references upon request. I also have a college degree. I have reliable transportation and my schedule is...
Joy can also help with: Mobility assistance, dementia, light cleaning, companionship, meal prep, errands & more
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Rebecca, I am 47yrs old. I started working as a geriatric nursing assistant when I was in my early twenties. I have worked with developmentally disabled adults, a double amputee senior, and many dementia/alzheimers affected, beautiful people. All of which I enjoyed and felt it a honor to be apart of making a...
Rebecca can also help with: Personal care, dementia, companionship, mobility assistance
5.0
"Rebecca took care of my mom for 2 years. When we moved to Florida I was lucky enough to find her and blessed to have her work for us. She started out as my mom's companion taking her to lunch, the beach, shopping. Anything my mom wanted to do, Rebecca was game....
Christina R.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have spent close to 20 years caring for young children and seniors. It gives me a great pleasure to see the young ones grow and make life easy and give comfort to older people. I enjoy talking with them as they are full of wisdom that most people busy with their lives. I made it a point to learn and be able to provide First...
Anita can also help with: Light cleaning, companionship, home modification, live-in home care, dementia, hospice services & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CNA
Wound Care
5.0
"Anita is an experienced professional who is able to handle any situation. She is hardworking, takes exceptional care of your loved one, she prepares well- balanced meals, maintains a safe and clean environment, encourages medication reminders, able to manage...
Patricia R.
Brenda M.
Fort Myers, FL
$13-50/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I have many years of adult care. I love to care for seniors as if they are my own. Being away from my mom, senior care give me great happiness in knowing that seniors are cared for properly. I love forward to the best caregiver I can be.
Brenda can also help with: Light cleaning, hospice services, meal prep, live-in home care, errands, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
(1)
I enjoy caring for people and giving them the best quality of life that's due to them.
My biggest skill is a genuine passion for caregiving, letting them know they have a shoulder to lean on mentally and physically.
Tina can also help with: Hospice services, light cleaning, meal prep, dementia, companionship, errands & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
CPR
5.0
"Tina is so knowledgeable in all aspects of elder care. Clients gravitate to her- she's warm and caring. She engages well with clients and families. She's a hard worker and has excellent time management skills. She's a whiz at scheduling too! Any family would...
Kimmy H.
Norberta S.
Fort Myers, FL
$25-30/hr • 4 yrs exp
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant Helping Seniors Maintain A High Quality Of Life At Home.
5.0
(2)
I am a compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with a wide range of medical care skills and 17 years of hands-on work experience in the healthcare field. I work as a private caregiver, meeting patient needs in a friendly and compassionate manner. I enjoy assisting seniors with their daily needs while building meaningful...
Norberta can also help with: Live-in home care, light cleaning, respite care, personal care, meal prep, dementia & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"I was severely injured by a physician during a simple colonoscopy procedure and Norberta assisted me throughout a 24 month recovery period. Norberta assisted me with various activities of daily living, including, dressing, preparing food, eating, drinking, and...
David S.
Working in this field for almost 20 years.
Caring and compassionate caregiver / companion in home, for seniors in need of company, lighthouse keeping, meal prep, meds administered, respite care for in-home caregivers, errands and more. Fort Myers resident 42 years. References available.
Crystal can also help with: Hospice services, errands, meal prep, dementia, light cleaning, respite care & more
I am Anzhelika, I am 54 years old . I have 7 years experience as the caregiver
Anzhelika can also help with: Light cleaning, companionship, meal prep, dementia, errands, mobility assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
CPR certified . I have been a caregiver for 7 years. Enjoy it very much. Love to cook and do crafts. Life is hard , I believe in having fun.
Tara can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, transportation, meal prep
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
I'm the proud mom of three teenagers (two in college and one in high school). I was primary caregiver for my late husband who passed in 2022 from #stupidcancer. I was his caregiver for 1. 5 years. I feel that my calm and caring demeanor would be helpful to others. I'm organized and excellent at multi-tasking efficiently. I'm...
Denise can also help with: Errands, respite care, transportation, meal prep
Skills:
Licensed Nurse
Cathy S.
Fort Myers, FL
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Caregiver, Mother, Grandmother, Love Fashion And Old Movies.
Dear
I would like to apply for this position.
I like caring for seniors because I am one, but I am very healthy and it makes me feel good to keep them happy as long as I can.
I started caring for seniors when I moved to Florida and I found I was tired of retail and found it very satisfying helping and caring for seniors.
In...
Cathy can also help with: Light cleaning, mobility assistance, meal prep, companionship, errands, dementia & more
I'd describe my personality as honest and hardworking, patient & compassionate. I'm thoughtful and resourceful as well. I like caring for seniors because caring for others make me feel grateful for my own life and the lives of my loved ones. I've been caring for my elderly mother for sometime now and I feel a sense of closeness...
Mayotte can also help with: Dementia, companionship, mobility assistance, meal prep, live-in home care, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
CPR
Merrie S.
Fort Myers, FL
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Dependable Caregiver - I Have Update CPR And TB Test. Very Punctual, Hardworking Compassionate
1.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Merrie, and I am a dedicated, compassionate caregiver with extensive experience supporting individuals with dementia, Alzheimer's, hospice care, and cancer. With 15 years in caregiving, I understand the importance of empathy, patience, and providing individualized care. I am skilled in companionship, light...
Merrie can also help with: Dementia, personal care, live-in home care, hospice services, home modification, visiting nurse & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
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Recent caregiver reviews in Fort Myers, FL
Zina U.
5.0
Zina can be described in no better words than the BEST! Her loyalty and persistence to meet my moma's needs was not only professiona, but her dedication to my moma's health was above and beyond her call of duty. I cannot recommend her more highly!
- Care member
Anne G.
5.0
It is my privilege to recommend Anne as a caregiver.
Anne took wonderful care of my mother and father for almost 3 years.
My father passed a year and a half before my mother. My dad talked highly of Anne . She continued caring for my mom till she passed in May 2020.
My mom loved having Anne...
- Fran Q.
Patricia P.
5.0
Patricia has been my caregiver for the past 6 months. She helped me with lighthouse keeping, bathing/dressing, daily activities, cleaning, and so much more. I recommend her as she is very professional and knowledgeable in her career as a personal caregiver. I had a great experience with her. She's...
- Care member
Richard B.
5.0
Found Richard's profile and decided to give him a call to provide companionship to my elderly father to give mom a break. I found Rick to be delightful, and a perfect fit in so many ways. we had a meet and greet, and decided on visiting days and activities. In addition to the above...
- Kg D.
Kristine H.
5.0
Kristine was a caregiver for my mother for over a year until my mom passed away. In that time, my mother came to consider Kristine one of her very best friends in the world. Kristine helped to get my mother out of bed, help her bathe & wash her hair, helping her administer medication and feedings...
- Theresa O.
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FAQs for finding caregivers in Fort Myers, FL
What caregiver services can I find near me in Fort Myers, FL?
Most private senior caregiver services in Fort Myers, FL 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 Fort Myers.
How much does it cost to hire a caregiver in Fort Myers, FL in 2025?
The average rate for hiring a caregiver in Fort Myers, FL on Care.com as of March, 2025 is $20.00 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 Fort Myers, FL?
There are currently 88 caregivers in Fort Myers, FL on Care.com. You can filter and sort caregivers by distance from Fort Myers, FL 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 Fort Myers before making a hiring decision.
Are private caregivers near me in Fort Myers, FL background checked?
Yes, caregivers near you in Fort Myers, FL 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 Fort Myers, FL caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.6 / 5
Caregivers in Fort Myers, FL are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 51 reviews of the 88 listed caregivers.