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Emily G.


Merrillville, IN

$18-32/hr7 yrs exp

Caregiver Available

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I am currently a licensed home health aide in the state of Indiana and have cared for many seniors. I have lots of experience with alzheimer's and dementia patients, bed bound patients, paraplegic patients, as well as several other types of needs. In addition, I am about to graduate nursing school, which helps me stay up to date...
Emily can also help with: Hospice services, mobility assistance, respite care, personal care, companionship, dementia & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

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Cherish C.


Merrillville, IN

$20-50/hr4 yrs exp

Dedicated

EMT in training! Dedicated caregiver with 2 years of expertise in childcare and 3 year in elderly care, serving multiple clients. Compassionate, patient, and committed to providing personalized support for seniors. Skilled in fostering a positive and comfortable environment. I care about the job I do and the difference I make.
Cherish can also help with: Companionship, errands, hospice services, meal prep, dementia, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

Home Health Aide

Hello! I worked as a caregiver for 5 years in Kuwait taking care of 2 old employer a diabetic and prostate cancer patient. I'm hard working, honest and with a good heart. I'm a social worker in Philippines worked as a family case worker for 2 years and Municipal Link for 3 years. I'm a certified nursing assistant in state of...
Rosalie can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, personal care, dementia, companionship, mobility assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

CNA

I'd describe my personality as loyal dedicated loving I like caring for seniors because it allows me to give back things that were instilled in me through my family I'm looking for a job that will be rewarding for both me and the patient I'm caring for I started caring for seniors when my grandfather had a stroke and later I...
Angela can also help with: Hospice services, personal care, light cleaning, meal prep, dementia, home modification & more
I'd describe my personality as happy, helpful. I like caring for seniors because I have a heart for those in need. I'm looking for a job that is in need of a caregiver who really needs help. I started caring for seniors when I graduated from Olympia College. Studied to be a medical assistant and Home Health aide. Started in...
Maria can also help with: Meal prep, companionship, light cleaning, respite care, mobility assistance
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

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Kristin E.


Crown Point, IN

$18-20/hr10 yrs exp

Professional Loving Caregiver

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I love caring for people. . I have 30 plus years of experience with ages ranging from infants to elderly. I have numerous years in the hospital caring for intensive care patients and numerous years in in home care for very challenged children to elderly needing "extra" loving care. I realize the elderly have a lot to give. I...
Kristin can also help with: Light cleaning, companionship, errands, hospice services, home modification, dementia & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

Wound Care

5.0
"Kristin is reliable, personable, communicative and professional. Her medical background enables her to add that extra layer of care. My 98 year old mom looks forward to Kristin’s visits and I have so much more peace of mind now that these regular check-ins are...

Fredi K.

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Thelma P.


Munster, IN

$26/hr10 yrs exp

Very Caring To Our Elderly

Hi, I am a CNA , PTA, Dialyss Tech, CPR certified ., looking for partime position at home caregiver. I specialize in demetia and alzeimer patients. Bed bound or mobile patients. I akso had years of experience with ALS patient with trache tube. I am very caring to my clients and treat them as family. Please let me know how I can...
Thelma can also help with: Companionship, live-in home care, meal prep, dementia, hospice services, mobility assistance & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

5.0
"I don't have the time to adequately express how amazing a person Thelma is. Thelma became part of our family while taking care of my father, who suffered from Alzheimer's, while providing my mother with much needed emotional support. She later helped take care of...

Diane C.

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Jacqueline J.


Gary, IN

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Home Health Aid

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Seeking a position as a certified Health Aid provider to care for and comfort those in need. Experience with individuals battling dementia, Alzheimer, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, parkinson's, MS, cancer patients, stroke victims, wound care, mental disorders, chronic illnesses, feeding tube's, and other diseases and disorders....
Jacqueline can also help with: Meal prep, errands, hospice services, dementia, companionship, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Home Health Aide

Wound Care

5.0
"Jacqueline cared for my mother for the last 2 months of my mother's life. Jacqueline was a very kind and caring caregiver, always looking for ways to make my mother as comfortable as possible."

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Priscilla J.


Lake Station, IN

$25/hr7 yrs exp

Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been a caregiver for about 10 yrs now... I use to work for an agency for about 7 yrs after my last client who I cared for for about 5 yrs passed away I than went out on my own.... currently I care for two women who have dementia... I also just do showers.... I will run any errands that are needed cook meals do some...
Priscilla can also help with: Personal care, dementia
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Brittany T.


Lake Station, IN

$18-20/hr10 yrs exp

Loving Companion/caregiver

Hello I'm a 11 year experienced caregiver! I started this journey in 2013 with my first patient with Alzheimer's and dementia. I was with her for 6 years until she passed. Afterwards I've had multiple hospice patients, traumatic brain injury, stroke patients and more! I also have experience in wound care, diabetes, feeding tube,...
Brittany can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, companionship, hospice services, live-in home care, dementia & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

5.0
"Brittany was a caregiver for both my Mom & Dad for 2 years. I can't say enough good things about the amazing care she gave. Not only did she handle their physical needs professionally with ease, but she also provided them with constant upbeat/positive, emotional...

Leigh S.

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Susan L.


Crown Point, IN

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available

I am currently looking for full or more part time caretaker hours. I have excellent patient care experience working as a PCA at St. Anthony's hospital in Crown Point. In addition, I have several years of hands on experience caring for my ill parents, as well as working for a Home Healthcare agency. I am happy to discuss any...
Susan can also help with: Respite care, hospice services, personal care, dementia
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Havena P.


Crown Point, IN

$18-35/hr7 yrs exp

Hello, My Name is Havena. I have 4 years of experience as a certified Caregiver with CPR and First Aid. I assist with Meal Prepping, light housekeeping, running errands, Bathing/ grooming, medication reminders. I also assist with transportation to important doctor's appointments. I really believe that I will be a great fit by...
Havena can also help with: Errands, meal prep, mobility assistance, hospice services, light cleaning, dementia & more
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Havena is very great with being patient and attentive. She makes sure not only to get the job done in a timely manner But, doing so with a positive and caring attitude."

Cianna D.

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Miranda H.


Hobart, IN

$20-35/hr3 yrs exp

Personal Care Attendant

Hi, I am in search of a client in need of my services. I've been a PCR for about three years and a caregiver for family most of my adult life. I love working with seniors because at the end of a workday I feel like I've made a difference in someone's life, whether it be the senior or their family. I am CPR trained. I have...
Miranda can also help with: Meal prep, errands, dementia, companionship, hospice services, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

5.0
"I've worked with Miranda for a few years and I am very impressed by her ability to work with the elderly she is very kind and patient and I would definitely recommend her."

Donna H.

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Rosie K.


Hammond, IN

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I cared for my mother before she passed away at the age of 16. I administrated shots, and her pills. I gave her baths daily. I made all meals and kept the house clean, she walked with a walker. For the past 30 years, I have helped my brother by preparing his medications, and taking him to doctor appts., and after surgery care....
Rosie can also help with: Dementia, mobility assistance, errands, companionship, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Rosie is a very caring individual and takes pride in what she does"

Kristine K.

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Malgorzata Z.


Crown Point, IN

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced And Compassionate Caregiver(CNA) Looking For Full-time Or Part-time Work

Hired by 30 families in your neighborhood

I have worked with many different cases including diabetic care, g-tube, respiratory therapy, hospice, wheelchair, Alzheimer's disease and more. I speak English and Polish. I can help with day to day household chores, driving to Doctors appointments, shopping, and activities. I truly enjoy what I do and am looking forward to...
Malgorzata can also help with: Dementia, personal care, hospice services
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Malgorzata cared for my parents for 2-1/2 years, and she is amazing! My mom has Alzheimer's and is bedridden, and my dad has trouble walking. When she was first hired, she worked full time during the day and cooked all the meals, cleaned the house, and took great...

Ann T.

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Leola B.


Gary, IN

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

FT/PT Caregiver

Assisted clients in home w/ ADL, prepared meals, dressing, bathing, cleaning and giving meds. I've worked with dementia patients, Alzheimer patients, trachs and patients with little to no mobility. My rewards come from doing great work and the satisfaction and knowing a family member is comfortable with their loved ones care...
Leola can also help with: Hospice services, home modification, live-in home care, personal care, respite care, dementia & more
Skills:

CNA

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Hannelore L.


Hobart, IN

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Senior

Hello! I have had my CNA license for 22 years and currently work at St Mary's hospital. My employment at the hospital has been over 18 years now. Before the hospital, I worked in a closed Alzheimers unit at Hartsfield Village in Munster. I'm trained in Montessori, which, I've noticed helps in the area of Alzheimers. My...
Hannelore can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, companionship, errands, light cleaning, meal prep & more
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Catherine O.


Highland, IN

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced, Fun, Loving, Reliable Caregiver Part Time Or Full Time

"Integrity" best describes me in one word. "Compassionate" would be the second word. I have lived and raised my children in Homewood for the past 25 years. I have been a caregiver for 20 years and am CPR certified because of my Dental background for 15 years in both clinical & management. I consider myself a nurturing, fun,...
Catherine can also help with: Personal care, meal prep, dementia, errands, light cleaning, home modification & more
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Sara C.


Hobart, IN

$20/hr6 yrs exp

Fun Caregiver Looking For New Experiences

Looking for my newest best friend I'd describe my personality as happy, caring, and outgoing. I like caring for seniors because taking care of the elderly is what I was put on this Earth to do! I'm looking for a job that I can be challenged at daily. I'm looking for someone that wants me to help care for them. I started...
Sara can also help with: Errands, companionship, dementia, light cleaning, hospice services, live-in home care & more
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Muiz L.


Crown Point, IN

$8-25/hr3 yrs exp

Caregiver

I provide compassionate senior care services, including errand assistance, hospice care, and transportation.
Muiz can also help with: Mobility assistance, transportation, errands
Skills:

CPR

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Recent caregiver reviews in Merrillville, IN

Kristin E.

5.0

Kristin is top notch and the exact kind of person you hope to find as a care giver. She is prompt, dependable, and a great communicator. She is also very proactive finding areas of concern and dealing with them. Kristin has truly been a blessing to my mother and to our family knowing she is being...

- James K.

Thelma P.

5.0

I don't have the time to adequately express how amazing a person Thelma is. Thelma became part of our family while taking care of my father, who suffered from Alzheimer's, while providing my mother with much needed emotional support. She later helped take care of my mother when she fell ill...

- Diane C.

Jacqueline J.

5.0

Jacqueline cared for my mother for the last 2 months of my mother's life. Jacqueline was a very kind and caring caregiver, always looking for ways to make my mother as comfortable as possible.

- Care member

Brittany T.

5.0

Brittany was a caregiver for both my Mom & Dad for 2 years. I can't say enough good things about the amazing care she gave. Not only did she handle their physical needs professionally with ease, but she also provided them with constant upbeat/positive, emotional support to keep them happy & socially...

- Leigh S.

Havena P.

5.0

Havena is very great with being patient and attentive. She makes sure not only to get the job done in a timely manner But, doing so with a positive and caring attitude.

- Cianna D.

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