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60 caregivers are listed in Foster, RI
The average posted rate is $22/hr as of November 2024
The average experience for nearby caregivers is 7 years
Caregivers in Foster, RI
Brandy P.
Danielson, CT
$16-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
I started caring for seniors 14 years ago as a PCA, I worked 2 years as a CNA in a nursing home but I prefer home care the one on one personal care I feel I make more of a difference.
I have worked with a wide range of clients
helping with simple home tasks med reminders meal prep, errands,, appointments as well as more hands...
Brandy can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, errands, mobility assistance, light cleaning, companionship & more
Jackie F.
North Scituate, RI
$8-13/hr • 1 yrs exp
During the last 6 months of my grandmother's life I lived with her Monday-Friday. She had Dementia and had a heart condition. Helping her with her daily activities, cooking for her, reminding and assisting her with her medications and getting her groceries for her is only a very small part of my experience with my grandma....
Jackie can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, errands, transportation, live-in home care, meal prep & more
Hi I'm Crystal. I am currently a Registered Nurse in the state of RI. I have 8 years of private duty experience working with elderly in their homes, as well as private duty assignments in assistant living facilities and nursing homes. I have worked with clients who are diagnosed with chronic conditions such as diabetes, heart...
Crystal can also help with: Hospice services, personal care, dementia, respite care
Skills:
CNA
Karen S.
Putnam, CT
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Are you looking for an experienced caring caregiver to care for your loved one? Someone who will be patient and caring and will give the best care they can receive , someone who will treat your loved one with respect and patience and understanding. send me a message and we can arrange to meet and discuss any needs you have. I am...
Karen can also help with: Respite care, hospice services, dementia, live-in home care, personal care
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Karen is a wonderful person she took wonderful care of my sister and my sister is not an easy person to deal with but Karen won her over and a bond of friendship was formed."
Care member
4.6
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Jeff P. I have over 5 years experience working as a caregiver, with a special focus on those with memory- impacting impairments. One of my strengths is redirection, as it always better to distract and refocus than disagree with someone who may be confused. I am married five children and four dogs. after caring for...
Jeffrey can also help with: Companionship, meal prep, hospice services, errands, dementia, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
3.0
"Jeff was really nice in the beginning, but I guess he became bored. He spent a lot of time on his phone and outside. He told me my husband didn't need him the hours i was paying him for and i was wasting my money. He cut his hours and then 2 weeks later on a...
Paula C.
Deborah G.
Warwick, RI
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have a big heart for helping individuals. I have been in the medical field for 20+ years. I have taken care of my own family as well friends family members.
I would love the opportunity to put a smile on your loved one's face, I am kind, caring and compassionate and respectful.
I am trained in all areas and levels of care....
Deborah can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, mobility assistance, dementia, errands, companionship & more
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"I hired Deborah to take care of a family member with dementia, she was engaging with him and put him at ease. He liked Deborah very much and will be using her services again."
Laura W.
Kelly G.
Cranston, RI
$18-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Fun Caregiver With Compassion. Love To Make People Smile.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 24 years of experience. I can help with meal prep, light housekeeping, Transportation Services and Errands/Shopping. I have experience with senior care, as well as, working with severe to profound multi-handicapped individuals.
Kelly can also help with: Errands, companionship, meal prep, mobility assistance
5.0
"Kelly is very easy to work with. She is compassionate, flexible, understanding and in a short period of time, connected quickly with my father. Kelly knows how to enforce boundaries in a respectful manner. She was very communicative, always punctual and extremely...
Jennifer W.
5.0
(10)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
I have over 5 years of experience I have a degree in administration and also holds a CNA License in good standing. I have experience working in Skilled Nursing home. I also have experience with dementia, ALS, bed bound, incontinent care etc
speciality is caring for bed bound individuals with very little mobility. I am...
Natasha can also help with: Light cleaning, personal care, companionship, meal prep, mobility assistance
Skills:
CNA
CPR
5.0
"Natasha was very attentive and gentle with our mom during her last day on earth, and we were so grateful. It was the first day she met her and she treated her with compassion and respect. We would recommend Natasha very highly."
Care member
Paula G.
East Providence, RI
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
As an experienced energetic caregiver with a degree in mental health and CNA, over 10 years of in-home care experience, I am dedicated to providing top-quality care for seniors. I have a deep understanding of the challenges that come with senior care, and I am passionate about working with elderly.
I have qualities such as...
Paula can also help with: Errands, dementia, companionship, hospice services, live-in home care, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Paula's kindness as a caregiver for my elderly grandmother in her last few months was immeasurable. She brought a tenderness and sweetness with her presence that my grandmother always looked forward to. She came up with new activities such as painting nails and...
Emily P.
5.0
(1)
I have over 10 years of experience in various areas of senior care. I can help with light housekeeping, laundry, heating up meals, errands, or just companionship. I am a certified home health aide and have done hospice volunteering as well. I enjoy the elderly population and love to hear their stories and experiences while...
Cindy Harry can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, respite care, meal prep
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Cindy has provided my Mom with exceptional care for the last 7 months. She has truly made my Mom's "Summer and early Fall months" in Providence so enjoyable! She is willing to do anything that is needed. Cindy is adventurous, capable, fun, understanding, good...
Catharine B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a 38-year-old female caregiver and a licensed CNA. I am an experienced senior care provider as well as special needs. My experience includes, bathing/personal hygiene, transfers, using a hoyer lift to transfer to and from wheelchair, companionship, errands, light housekeeping and cooking. I prepare meals and can administer...
Jennifer can also help with: Companionship, meal prep, dementia, errands, hospice services, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Jennifer was great with my mom, & very knowledgeable about taking care of seniors with dementia. It gave me peace of mind to know mom was in good hands while we were on vaca. My mom liked Jennifer as well, which is always a big plus, we'd hire her again!"
Kirsten K.
4.5
(2)
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.
Deborah L.
West Warwick, RI
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
People Person Available For Companionship, Housekeeping, Meal Prep, And Transportation
5.0
(8)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Compassionate, caring, friendly, reliable and knowledgeable are some of the words prior employers have used to describe me. I have over 20 years experience providing care to individuals with varying abilities in different settings. I am experienced with working with seniors with memory loss diagnosis. In addition, I have the...
Deborah can also help with: Errands, companionship, light cleaning, home modification, hospice services, dementia & more
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
5.0
"Deborah is a tremendous help in caring for our mother. Debbie is extremely professional, knowledgeable, experienced, kind and absolutely excellent at caring for seniors especially those with difficult needs. She communicates clearly with family members, takes...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Robin and I have been doing home care for 10 + years. I have a strong affection and enthusiasm for working with the elderly. I have an excellent reputation for being a compassionate caregiver who goes above and beyond the call of duty for my clients. I have great references, driving record and clean BCI...
Robin can also help with: Personal care, home modification, respite care, hospice services, dementia
5.0
"I hired Robin to work with my father. She was wonderful with my father. She was very attentive and nurturing. She was punctual and communicated well with me on any needs or concerns. I never had to worry when she was with him. We both liked her very much."
Kimberly M.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I am a recently retired 62-year-old RN with 20+ years medical/surgical experience from Memorial Hospital.. I also have 15+ years experience taking care of seniors in their home. I'm experienced in all aspects of medical care as well as dealing with clients and their families. I most recently cared for a woman with dementia as...
Cheryl can also help with: Dementia, visiting physician, personal care
5.0
"What a find! Hired Cheryl to care for my elderly mother and I couldn't be more pleased. Cheryl is a compassionate professional who offers nursing care, companionship and handles some chores around the house. Care.com asks if I would hire Cheryl again, I said yes,...
Patricia G.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Shannon and I am a Certified Advanced Caregiver based. I have over 20 years of experience as a caregiver and offer respite services to families tasked in the care of their loved ones.
In my years of service, I also have experience with individuals returning home on rehab and can assist with the rehabilitation...
Shannon can also help with: Companionship, meal prep, errands, light cleaning, dementia, hospice services & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Shannon is a very reliable and dependable caregiver. She is compassionate and has a great work ethic. If you're looking for someone to provide excellent care for your loved one I would 100% recommend her."
Alivia K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have 18 years of experience in nursing homes and in-home care. I have experience with tranche care, vents, suctioning, hoyers and feeding tubes. I can also do house cleaning. I'm available Fridays and Thurs and Fri overnights.
Brianne can also help with: Hospice services, respite care, dementia, personal care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
(1)
Hello I'm Lori, a mom of a 6-year-old boy and have been stay at home mom since he was born. I am looking to return to the work force part time, while he is in school. I am a former medical assistant who worked with the veteran population, many elderly, during my position in a Medical Center for over 10 years. I have a strong...
Lori can also help with: Dementia, personal care
5.0
"She is a very good employee very happy with her work."
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 5 years of experience in many different areas of caregiving. I can help with Transportation Services and Dementia needs.
Siearra can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, hospice services, light cleaning, companionship, errands & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Sierra was kind, punctual, trustworthy and caring. She got my mother going in the morning, making sure she was up, ate, took meds, got dressed and was ready for the day. She picked up, got lunches and dinners ready, most important my mother liked her (and...
Merrill R.
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.
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Recent caregiver reviews in Foster, RI
Karen S.
5.0
Karen is a wonderful person she took wonderful care of my sister and my sister is not an easy person to deal with but Karen won her over and a bond of friendship was formed.
- Care member
Jeffrey P.
5.0
Jeff started working with my husband this year. Jeff is caring, attentive and reliable. Ever since he started working with my husband, he has gone above and beyond to assist him. He makes himself available and is always reliable and punctual. When he is at our home, it does not feel as if we have...
- Care member
Deborah G.
5.0
I hired Deborah to take care of a family member with dementia, she was engaging with him and put him at ease. He liked Deborah very much and will be using her services again.
- Laura W.
Kelly G.
5.0
Kelly is very easy to work with. She is compassionate, flexible, understanding and in a short period of time, connected quickly with my father. Kelly knows how to enforce boundaries in a respectful manner. She was very communicative, always punctual and extremely reliable. She went above and beyond,...
- Jennifer W.
Natasha W.
5.0
Natasha was very attentive and gentle with our mom during her last day on earth, and we were so grateful. It was the first day she met her and she treated her with compassion and respect. We would recommend Natasha very highly.
- Care member
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FAQs for finding caregivers in Foster, RI
What caregiver services can I find near me in Foster, RI?
Most private senior caregiver services in Foster, RI 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 Foster.
How much does it cost to hire a caregiver in Foster, RI in 2024?
The average rate for hiring a caregiver in Foster, RI on Care.com as of November, 2024 is $22.50 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 Foster, RI?
There are currently 2 caregivers in Foster, RI on Care.com. You can filter and sort caregivers by distance from Foster, RI 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 Foster before making a hiring decision.
Are private caregivers near me in Foster, RI background checked?
Yes, caregivers near you in Foster, RI 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.