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4.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi,
My name is Gosia.
I am experienced caregiver working in the field for over 20 years.
My experience includes:
- Working with elderly people with different kinds of health issues including: Dementia, Alzheimer, Parkinson,
Multiple Sclerosis, Stroke, Cardiovascular diseases and Physical disabilities
- Working with elderly...
Malgorzata can also help with: Personal care, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep, errands
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Melissa F.
Meriden, CT
$22-28/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
I am a medical assistant graduate looking to privately take care of children or adults with any disabilities who need one on one care. I am a great companion willing to give the same care I would want my family members to receive. I can work flexible hours Monday Wednesday Friday until 5 p.m. with some flexibility if needed
Melissa can also help with: Personal care, dementia, mobility assistance, transportation
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
5.0
"Melissa and I worked for the same patient for about a year and she is a great caregiver. She went beyond her regular duties and helped with everything in the house. She was always on time and always willing to cover if I needed time off. "
Alexandra G.
4.2
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Strong medical background with ICU experience as a Nursing Technician/ Nursing Assistant, 20+ years of homecare experience specialized in memory care and dementia patients as well as Parkinson's Disease and end of life care/ hospice care. I have excellent references and great reputation as a caregiver , companion, cook and...
Maria can also help with: Errands, hospice services, dementia, light cleaning, companionship, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Maria has been taking care of my Mom part time in a companion role. My Mom is in an Assisted Living facility and loves the time she gets to spend with Maria. She will get her out to go shopping, lunch or walks in the area. My Mom also loves the energy and...
Tim S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Very caring person looking for work as a senior caregiver. I am an experienced companion/homemaker for 5 years. I am seeking part to full-time employment. I am very compassionate, caring, and dependable. The services I provide are: caregiving, homemaking, companion, grocery shopping, travel to appointments. I have excellent...
Emina can also help with: Dementia, errands, mobility assistance, light cleaning, companionship, meal prep & more
5.0
"Emina was absolutely amazing while taking care of my mom. She kept her company, helped pick up groceries, and cleaned the house. Her positive attitude brought much joy and I would recommend her to anyone looking for a care giver!"
Jim B.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Friendly, energetic and conscientious caregiver with nine years experience in dementia and elder care (long term with three families) Assists with day to day care and activities to provide a pleasant and safe environment. Offering assistance with personal activities, meal prep, light housekeeping, transportation and medication...
Courtney can also help with: Transportation, errands, light cleaning, meal prep, dementia, respite care & more
5.0
"Courtney is working for us now. She is reliable, kind, responsible, dependable.... in a nutshell she is wonderful. She cares for my mom who has dementia. And her patience and kindness is so appreciated. Mom must enjoy her visits because she is accepting of Courtney...
Kim M.
Jacqueline M.
East Hartford, CT
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
CNA and CPR certified, First aid trained
20 years working in a hospital on intermediate care fl
Years of experience working in nursing homes, assisted living, as a home health aide, companion/caregiver
Hospice care aide
Memory care aide
I have been helping/taking care of seniors/elderly for over 20 years in their homes and...
Jacqueline can also help with: Companionship, errands, hospice services, light cleaning, meal prep, dementia & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"she is friendly, caring, professional, skilled and reliable"
Kurt D.
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, light cleaning, companionship, meal prep, dementia, hospice services & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Jennifer is caring, always on time and a lovely person. She has provided companion and transportation care for my mom in the most kind, thoughtful and careful manner. She has helped our family with so many practical considerations. We could not be happier with...
Kolette F.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
As an experienced caregiver I am able to give the best of me to my clients.
I have experience with infants, young and elderly with all type of conditions. I am able to come up with some ideas that fit my clients needs and make them comfortable. Most clients appreciate my personality and character. I am reliable, dependable and...
Ikami can also help with: Visiting nurse, dementia, personal care, hospice services
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Ikami is an caring and understanding health care professional who assisted my family with the care of my mother-in-law (Stage 4 colorectal & liver cancer). I highly recommend Ikami."
James D.
5.0
(1)
I am not your average Care Giver.... I have over 20 years of holistic body, mind and spirit centered care giving, teaching and training of others. Extensive experience with dementia and stroke clientele, hospice care, spinal degeneration and medication administration. My background is in Body Centered Therapies, Energy work,...
Charon can also help with: Personal care, respite care, dementia, live-in home care, hospice services
5.0
"Charon worked with my mother as a companion as needed over the period of several months to a year. She always brought her cheerfulness and fun ideas for engaging my Mom. She helped with getting my Mom lunch and even brought fresh vegetables from her garden on...
Jane P.
5.0
(1)
Hi, my name is Kennisa, and most of my clients call me Kay! As a Professional Caregiver, with four years of experience, I am on a mission to ease the burdens of daily activities for seniors that are still mentally and physically fit to be at home.
I offer :
* Bathing/ Dressing
* Light house cleaning
* Laundry
* Grocery...
Kennisa can also help with: Errands, personal care, companionship, hospice services, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Wound Care
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Kennisa was my father's caregiver for 3 years prior to his death in 2020. She became a member of our family. She was able to connect with my father and he trusted and loved her as if she was one of his children. My father was not always the easiest to care for. He...
Elise B.
Khilola K.
Guilford, CT
$17-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
As a dedicated caregiver to elderly residents of assisted living and memory care communities. I assist residents with Dementia and Alzheimer's disease with daily living needs for over 12 years. I also have an experience in taking care of cancer patients. Skilled at preparing meals. Perform personal care activities: cooking,...
Khilola can also help with: Personal care, live-in home care, dementia
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Khilola provided in-home care for over a year for my mother, who was in her mid-80s, suffered from decreasing mobility after a knee replacement, compounded by worsening vascular dementia. Mom was extremely resistant to assistance, or strangers in her home. Where...
Judith G.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
An energetic loving caring person who enjoys spending time with the elderly talking socializing and helping them out. Every elderly person I treat as my mother or father give them love and attention. My overall aim is to put a smile on their face and make them laugh no matter the condition. I have been vaccinated for covid-19
Paulette can also help with: Personal care, dementia, meal prep, errands, light cleaning
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Paulette was wonderful! She helped with my father who had severe dementia. Such a pleasant and dependable person, and great for this job!"
Christina M.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
A few years ago I cared for a lady whose dementia got progressively worse. I was her daily (M-F) companion and helped her with meal prep, housework, cat care and shopping.
I've also cared for an 89-year-old gentleman with Alzheimer's four days per week. I was with the family for two years. Unfortunately, his disease had...
Mary can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, errands, companionship, personal care, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Mary has been a caregiver for my step-mom for the last 9 months and has been dependable, knowledgeable and caring. She "managed" our other caregivers and I always trusted her judgement. When our step-mom was under her care, I never worried!"
Jean F.
Zejna K.
Wethersfield, CT
$20-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Certified Nurse Assistant Available For Senior Caregiving, Housekeeping And Pet Caring. Full Or Part
4.3
(10)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Passionate, loving and caring with 7 years of experience working with senior clients at four different locations including homecare (several clients), hospitals (Hartford Hospital) and nursing homes (Hughes Health, Avon Healthcare and Alexandria Manor).
Skills:
Vital signs: temp, blood pressure, pulses and respiration....
Zejna can also help with: Personal care, transportation, visiting physician, light cleaning, dementia, errands & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Zejna is dependable, compassionate and has patience and professional care for her clients. Highly recommend!"
Jennifer S.
4.7
(13)
Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood
I do personal care, Daytime, overnights shifts, live in, companion care , light house Keeping, hospice care, Supervising. I assist with bathing, feeding, errands, I love to make meals with my clients and help my client stay active. I help my clients to stay as much independent. I have a valid drivers license and my own car to...
Phidoes can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, errands, dementia, hospice services, home modification & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Phidoes did a great job for my late Mum. She’s now a favorite family friend. The important thing is Mum enjoyed your love and care you rendered.
Thank you Phidoes."
Care member
4.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have been a CNA/HHA/senior care companion since 2001. I have taken care of clients with all kinds of disabilities. I do all the tasks of daily living or to the needs of each client such as bathing, dressing, feeding, transfers, and dispensing medication toileting light cooking laundry shopping Dr appts. Whatever needs to be...
Penny can also help with: Home modification, respite care, hospice services, dementia, personal care, live-in home care & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Penny came only twice to fill in for my other caregiver. Very capable."
Donna G.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Greetings, my name is Grace. I have been a caregiver for over 10 years.
My passion for taking care of the elderly started at a very early age. My grandmother took care of me and my siblings when my mother passed in my childhood. Whenever I am with a client I have feelings of warmth and family. In this way l believe I am...
Grace can also help with: Visiting physician, hospice services, personal care, dementia
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Grace came to our family to take care of my recently hospitalized nonagenarian mother in 2008. She worked for us on and off for several years coming in as a full time caregiver in 2012. My mother died in 2013. Grace stayed with us through 2018 when my father died....
Kate K.
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: Dementia, hospice services, personal care
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.
Caregiver seeking per diem work.
As a RN, I have extensive background in healthcare and value the human connection in caring for others.
Although I would not be providing skilled nursing care, I carry my values of integrity, compassion and respect into all that I do.
Theresa can also help with: Light cleaning, companionship, meal prep, errands, personal care, mobility assistance & more
Hi, I am a retired registered nurse. I am looking to be a live in caregiver. I really enjoy working with seniors and have 34 years experience in nursing. I want to provide care without having to spend hours behind the computer documenting what I just did. I am honest, dependable, and have a great sense of humor.
Irene can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, respite care, live-in home care, light cleaning, errands & more
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Recent caregiver reviews in Higganum, CT
Melissa F.
5.0
Melissa is a very caring in touch with the need of others and very committed to her work .
She would be a great asset to your team .
- Angie D.
Maria K.
5.0
Maria has been taking care of my Mom part time in a companion role. My Mom is in an Assisted Living facility and loves the time she gets to spend with Maria. She will get her out to go shopping, lunch or walks in the area. My Mom also loves the energy and friendship Maria brings to the relationship....
- Tim S.
Emina K.
5.0
Due to my work schedule that requires a lot of travel time I can't be there for my mother at times but having Emina has made all the difference. Whenever I am not in town Emina takes care of my mother by keeping her company, providing entertainment, going shopping with her, cooking for her, cleaning...
- Ahmad O.
Courtney N.
5.0
Courtney is working for us now. She is reliable, kind, responsible, dependable.... in a nutshell she is wonderful. She cares for my mom who has dementia. And her patience and kindness is so appreciated. Mom must enjoy her visits because she is accepting of Courtney coming to the house. Courtney...
- Kim M.
Jacqueline M.
5.0
Dependable, hardworking. She is a team player and treats everyone with kindness and respect.
- Care member
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FAQs for finding caregivers in Higganum, CT
What caregiver services can I find near me in Higganum, CT?
Most private senior caregiver services in Higganum, 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 Higganum.
How much does it cost to hire a caregiver in Higganum, CT in 2025?
The average rate for hiring a caregiver in Higganum, CT on Care.com as of March, 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 Higganum, CT?
There are currently 1 caregivers in Higganum, CT on Care.com. You can filter and sort caregivers by distance from Higganum, 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 Higganum before making a hiring decision.
Are private caregivers near me in Higganum, CT background checked?
Yes, caregivers near you in Higganum, 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.