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60 caregivers are listed in Gorham, ME
The average posted rate is $24/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby caregivers is 8 years
Caregivers in Gorham, ME
I have been a stay-at-home mom for the past 12 years. Previous to that I worked with people of various ages with special needs, both in a school setting and home settings. I have great people skills and am a caregiver by nature.
Kelley can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, meal prep, companionship, respite care, transportation & more
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as warm, friendly and outgoing
I like caring for seniors because it brings me a lot of joy to to help them. I have always had a warm spot for the elderly.
I'm looking for a job that will help an elderly person(s) either in their home or a facility
I started caring for seniors in 2019 working at...
Maria can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, errands, transportation
Hello my name is Marie, and I live in southern Maine.
I have over 10 years of experience as a caregiver. I have cared for all age groups from infant to teen. I am caring and enjoy focusing on fun developmental activities. I am very responsible and the safety of the children is my priority. I enjoy spending time outdoors with...
Marie can also help with: Dementia, transportation, light cleaning, meal prep, errands
What's my secret to incredible care? Treating your family as if they were my own! As a child I was fortunate to witness the incredible care my great-grandmother received and was privileged to be holding her hand as she passed. This deeply influenced my future career path and approach to care giving. A natural proclivity toward...
Rebecca can also help with: Live-in home care, errands, companionship, light cleaning, dementia, hospice services & more
Rebecca R.
Portland, ME
$30-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have been a caregiver for the elderly since 2007. I am presently enrolled in a Certificate program in Gerontology. I have always been around the elderly--family and their friends. Now as I do this work, I see how much the older population needs more attention and deserve to age in place with grace and dignity.
Rebecca can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, dementia, errands, personal care, respite care & more
My previous employment was working with seniors in the capacity of a Registered Nurse. I enjoy working with seniors and have experience with working with individuals with Alzheimer and Dementia. I am happy to meet companionship needs as well. I understand the various needs of seniors from housework, doctor appointments, running...
Erin can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, meal prep, companionship, personal care, light cleaning & more
Shawna F.
Raymond, ME
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Professional Caregiver And Future LPN Available For Senior Care
5.0
(1)
Hello,
I have been a professional caregiver and household manager for the past 20 years. I am a 39-year-old single girl and have a deep affection for the senior population... they have always tugged at my heart strings :-) I am in the process of pursuing my education to become an LPN. I am currently CPR and first aid certified...
Shawna can also help with: Errands, meal prep, light cleaning, personal care, dementia, live-in home care & more
5.0
"I have never met this person although I'm sure she's lovely.
Care. Com keeps sending me reviews dispute the fact that I have never met anyone."
Ann C.
Allie C.
Biddeford, ME
$35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
In 2018 I let my nursing assistant license go as I transitioned into home care from facility care, I had held my license since 2005. I have spent the last 4 years caring for one woman, first as a visiting caregiver and then as a full-time live in care giver since 2019. I managed a team of relief caregivers as well as day to day...
Allie can also help with: Hospice services, companionship, dementia, errands, live-in home care, light cleaning & more
5.0
"It was such a pleasure having Allie in our home caring for my Dad. She would even watch my kiddos when I needed help. She was always so loving and kind! You could tell right away that she had a lot of experience and was so capable. It made me feel so safe knowing...
Care member
5.0
(8)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Please note I am a Registered Medical Assistant, that option was not available.
I have been a middle school teacher and a RMA.
I have a powerful work ethic. Therefore I am reliable, dependable, trustworthy and dedicated.
I have a positive attitude about most things. I make lemonade.
My passions are yoga, reading, gardening (...
Jodi can also help with: Dementia, errands, meal prep, light cleaning, companionship, hospice services & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Licensed Nurse
CNA
5.0
"It is my pleasure to provide a review of Jodi, who cared for my father diagnosed with mid-level Alzheimer's. Jodi is an exceptional caregiver who displayed a great sense of humor, patience, and creativity in finding activities that my father enjoyed.
Jodi's...
Matthew M.
5.0
(1)
I have been an in-home private care provider for the past 20 years. I have worked with dementia patients, hospice, as well as people in need of someone to be there for all needs such as personal care, to shopping and running errands. I love working with elderly clients because it gives me the opportunity to help older people...
Diane can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, home modification, errands, light cleaning, companionship & more
5.0
"Diane is a special person. She is so warm and caring and hit it off with my husband immediately. She is the best!"
Lindsay D.
Jewel P.
Falmouth, ME
$35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Personal Care Giver Provides Companionship, Meal Prep, Transportation, Personal Care, Housekeeping,
5.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I was introduced to this profession through my mother. She was a CNA. I started working along side her and was able to get hands on training. It came very natural to me and I loved it. I currently have 20 plus years experience. I have built many special realtionships. My goal is to provide care to help the elderly maintain...
Jewel can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, personal care
Skills:
Wound Care
5.0
"Jewel is an incredible caregiver. She worked for my father as a personal caregiver in 2019-2020. He was struggling with multiple medical issues and dementia. Jewel was like a gift for our family during a time we needed her most. She did overnights and day shifts in...
Julia R.
Halee J.
Falmouth, ME
$22-40/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Halee. I am a dedicated, hard working, caring and compassionate caregiver with years of experience working with individuals who are diagnosed with Alzheimer's / Dementia. I would love to assist your loved one through their journey!
Halee can also help with: Hospice services, meal prep, dementia, companionship, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
Wound Care
5.0
"Halee is working for my family now, caring for my Mom in her home. My mom is on hospice and has limited capabilities. We call Halee "Mom's angel". When we first hired Halee, we were impressed with how professionally she presented herself and how she confidently...
Betsy P.
5.0
(8)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 18-yrs of experience as a Professional Caregiver. I have been educated in both advanced mobility & memory care. In my previous experience, I have provided everything from companion care to specialized care for Alzheimer's and Dementia, as well as assisting clients with a variety of mobility limitations and disabilities...
Ashley can also help with: Live-in home care, light cleaning, errands, companionship, dementia, hospice services & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Ashley was a godsend to us in a time of crisis our mother. She started immediately and stayed with my mother 24/7 the last weekend she was here. She is very compassionate, patient and extremely knowledgeable. I can’t express enough how much we appreciate all...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have always gravitated towards seniors, thanks to my close relationship with my nana and papa.
I have experience caring for clients with dementia, Parkinson's disease, diabetes, and mobility troubles. Both privately and with an agency, I assisted these clients with ADLs, provided companionship and transportation, and gave...
Andrea can also help with: Dementia, errands, mobility assistance, light cleaning, companionship, meal prep & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Andrea has been working with my elderly mother for the past six months and has been a wonderful caregiver. She's consistent, dependable, flexible, caring and easy going. We're lucky to have her!"
Ayumi H.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have provided in-home support services to seniors for the past two years. I really enjoy learning what I can do to make the care receiver's day-to-day life be as comfortable and interesting as possible. For example, one of my past experiences was with a man who had Alzheimer's and we would spend a 10 hour day together while...
Pat can also help with: Personal care, respite care
5.0
"Pat has the most caring heart. She is also one of the hardest workers I've ever known! She softly delivers her advise and redirections! "
DeAnna M.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a certified PSS (Personal Support Specialist) Caregiver/Companion with 16 years of experience caring for seniors aged 70 to 100. I have extensive experience working with Dementia/Alzheimer's clients and in 2016 received the Excellence in Long-Term Care Award from the State of Maine. In facilities, I have worked one on one...
Lai Jan can also help with: Personal care, dementia, live-in home care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"My father had mobility issues and lived in an assisted living facility. He began to require more help than the staff could provide. We hired Jo to come in five mornings a week and help Dad begin his day. Jo came highly recommended and impressed me with her...
Michael C.
I have over six years of experience mixed in the medical field of caregiving. I have worked in acute psych, ranging ages from five to geriatrics. I have worked as a direct support professional, with adults that have anywhere from intellectual disabilities to brain injuries. I've designed day programs in a day program as a...
Jaclyn can also help with: Errands, transportation, respite care, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia & more
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
I love helping others especially seniors. I am very kind and helpful I also love to socialize with everyone
Joyce A can also help with: Dementia, companionship
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Gretchen H.
Cumberland Center, ME
$13-25/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hi! I am a reliable, kind-hearten caregiver. I worked in our family wholesale flower shop until its closing a few years ago. I am a mother of three fantastic children and a grandmother to two wonderful grandchildren. I am looking for meaningful work. I have been a caregiver most of my life while also holding down another job. I...
Gretchen can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, meal prep, hospice services
Joanna L.
Cumberland Foreside, ME
$15-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Part-Time Caregiver, Housekeeper, Babysitter, Date Night
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I've worked with seniors for the past 16 years with various agencies. I love giving back and helping those that have a need.
Joanna can also help with: Personal care, dementia, home modification, live-in home care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
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Recent caregiver reviews in Gorham, ME
Shawna F.
5.0
I have never met this person although I'm sure she's lovely.
Care. Com keeps sending me reviews dispute the fact that I have never met anyone.
- Ann C.
Allie C.
5.0
Allie has been super helpful for us when our last caregiver had to suddenly stop her services due to health issues... She's been willing to work out a flexible schedule for us and gets along really well with my dad and our pets... truly a lifesaver!
- Rebecca W.
Jodi A.
5.0
If you are lucky enough to find that Jodi is available, do not hesitate to hire her. Our 88 y o mother (and really our whole family) was blessed to have Jodi as her caregiver. She is so warm, patient and personable, always arriving on time and with a smile (and also at times with flowers out of her...
- Margie B.
Diane J.
5.0
Diane is a special person. She is so warm and caring and hit it off with my husband immediately. She is the best!
- Lindsay D.
Jewel P.
5.0
Jewel has extensive experience in care-giving and end of life situations. She is an exceptional listener, offering tempered and insightful feedback and support. We are confident that any family that is fortunate enough to have Jewel help them with care-giving will be much the better for it. We...
- Paul D.
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FAQs for finding caregivers in Gorham, ME
What caregiver services can I find near me in Gorham, ME?
Most private senior caregiver services in Gorham, ME 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 Gorham.
How much does it cost to hire a caregiver in Gorham, ME in 2025?
The average rate for hiring a caregiver in Gorham, ME on Care.com as of March, 2025 is $24.00 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 Gorham, ME?
There are currently 2 caregivers in Gorham, ME on Care.com. You can filter and sort caregivers by distance from Gorham, ME 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 Gorham before making a hiring decision.
Are private caregivers near me in Gorham, ME background checked?
Yes, caregivers near you in Gorham, ME 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.