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5.0
(5)
Patient, reliable, caring, great references, experienced, supportive, calm, great communication skills, compassionate. Great caregiver for seniors available.
Anna can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, mobility assistance, companionship, meal prep, errands & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Amazing caregiver! Kind, conscientious, and dependable. I cannot say enough good things about Anna. My mother adored her. Any family would be lucky to have her."
Vidya S.
Bertha J.
East Haven, CT
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I'd describe my personality as caring, outgoing and easy going
I like caring for seniors because I feel they are a wealth of knowledge. Their need for tenderness and kindness has always had a special place in my heart.
I'm looking for a job that I can give 100% and feel content with my services.
I started caring for seniors...
Bertha can also help with: Companionship, meal prep, errands, dementia, light cleaning, hospice services & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Berta took care of my uncle for over a year. She did personal care, light cleaning, laundry and meal preparation. My Uncle said she gave the best showers! We were very happy to have her work for us. She is a very caring person. "
Care member
5.0
(2)
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: Respite care, hospice services, personal care, home modification, dementia
Skills:
Wound Care
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Tracy is extremely kind, caring and very enjoyable to be around."
Claire C.
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, personal care, dementia, 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: Transportation, mobility assistance, personal care, dementia
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
Wound Care
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.
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: Meal prep, errands, dementia, light cleaning, companionship, mobility assistance & more
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...
Ahmad O.
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, companionship, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Maria was a dream come true. An absolute gem of a person. Very kind and patient. Friendly and professional. We enjoyed her company. She was amazing with my mother in law."
Steven J.
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: Errands, transportation, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep, respite care & more
5.0
"Courtney has been helping care for our 88 yr old mom . She helps with daily bathing / dressing , meal prep , light house hold chores. She is kind , professional , caring and has a lot of experience working with elderly . My mom really enjoys Courtney's help and...
Veronica G.
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: Hospice services, meal prep, light cleaning, errands, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Jackie worked for almost 3 years as a caregiver for our mom who suffers from Alzheimer's. She was always thoughtful, caring, hardworking, knowledgeable and extremely dependable. Because of Jackie's amazing care our mom was able to live in her home for much longer...
Lisa S.
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: Hospice services, visiting nurse, personal care, dementia
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
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
(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: Meal prep, companionship, dementia, hospice services, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Jennifer is a lovely person, easy to get along with, punctual and trustworthy."
Shari L.
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: Hospice services, personal care, respite care, dementia, live-in home care
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: Hospice services, companionship, meal prep, light cleaning, errands, personal care & more
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
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.
5.0
(1)
Hi my name is Patty. I'm a mature female who loves to go for walks, crochet, cook and go to the gym. I took care of my mother for years as she had very little use of her leg. So I got a transport chair which is so much lighter than a wheel chair so we could go out. I helped her wash, dress, cook, and manage her meds. I took her...
Patricia can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, live-in home care, home modification, errands, dementia & more
5.0
"She is a wonderful person with a heart of gold. An asset to any family."
Patty H.
Khilola K.
Guilford, CT
$15-20/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, dementia, live-in home care
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 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, companionship, light cleaning, personal care, errands, dementia & 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: Light cleaning, visiting physician, personal care, errands, transportation, dementia & 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.
4.0
(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: Respite care, personal care, dementia, home modification, live-in home care, hospice services & 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
(1)
My name is Tatiana, I am a warmhearted, helpful, and caring individual. Not only am I a care giver but also a friend. Not only seniors, but those who are in need of caring, company, whatever it may be. My work, time, and love for children and those with special needs has open my heart up to many individuals in need.
Tatiana can also help with: Personal care, home modification, live-in home care, hospice services, visiting physician
5.0
"Tatiana is very kind in caring for my sister. She arrives on time and does whatever is needed."
Care member
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: Dementia, hospice services, personal care, visiting physician
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.
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Recent caregiver reviews in Higganum, CT
Anna J.
5.0
While Anna was unable to fill in for the days and time we needed her to care for mom, she was very quick to respond, very pleasant, and shared kind words. Good luck Anna.
Dave in Berlin
- Dave C.
Bertha J.
5.0
Berta took care of my uncle for over a year. She did personal care, light cleaning, laundry and meal preparation. My Uncle said she gave the best showers! We were very happy to have her work for us. She is a very caring person.
- Care member
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.
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.
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.
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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 2024?
The average rate for hiring a caregiver in Higganum, CT on Care.com as of November, 2024 is $15.00 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.