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I am currently a caregiver out of Merrimac, Ma. I am looking for some more hours. I have been working with elderly for over 3 years and I really enjoy it.
Amber can also help with: Hospice services, live-in home care, personal care, respite care, dementia
Amanda P.
Oakland, ME
$14-19/hr • 10 yrs exp
Reliable, Trust Worthy, Kind & Caring Double Registered Medical Professional
Kind hearted, bright spirited individual with 10 plus years experience in caregiving and patient care. Double registered respiratory therapist and sleep technologist. certified with a BLS/CPR certification that is renewed every 3 months.
have two littles and a husband. I love spending time going on adventures in the woods...
Amanda can also help with: Live-in home care, respite care, light cleaning, meal prep, dementia, errands & more
Debra H.
Fairfield, ME
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
I Am Dementia Certified, Medication Certified, Direct Support Qualified And Personal Support Special
I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Home Care. Hi! I am a very reliable, patient, and creative person who has approximately 10+years of experience caring for seniors. With me, your loved one will receive excellent care, and I'm willing to do additional other tasks if requested. Personally, I'm an organizer, planner,...
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
CPR
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Certified as Personal Support Service (PSS) with the State of Maine. Please see the photo of the email documentation in my profile. In addition, I will continue to attend courses to further develop my knowledge working with older adults.
I purchased Criminal and Motor Vehicle Background Check via Care. com. The results were...
Margaret J can also help with: Errands, meal prep, light cleaning, transportation, personal care, visiting physician & more
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
4.7
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm a dependable and compassion caregiver. I have been working in Healthcare for over 30 yrs. I pride my self in adapting to the needs of my client. I have assisted my clients with their daily living skills laundry, dishes, dusting. Trying to connect to my clients with conversation, maybe a walk, game of cards or maybe a day at...
Shari can also help with: Personal care, live-in home care, respite care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Shari was part of a small caregiver team for my 88 year old mother after she suffered from a stroke. Shari has an upbeat personality and catered to my mother's needs efficiently, as well as being a good companion for my mother. Her tasks included bathing,...
Care member
5.0
(3)
Caring Professional available for Cleaning, (have liability insurance), Baking, Cooking, Caregiver Service, (DSP, CRMA, 1st Aid/CPR, MHRT1 certification), Companionship, Laundry, Errands, Shopping, Gift Wrapping, Organizing, Packing, Moving, House Sitting & Personal Assistance.
Darlene can also help with: Respite care, personal care, dementia
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Darlene is nice and dependable. She cleans everything and is quick and efficient when working. She works well independently and good In conversation. The elderly love her. Darlene is a good fit in many instances and will answer any questions you may have. I will...
Kirk F.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hi. My name is Angelica. I am a skilled caregiver who takes great pride in my work. I consider it a privilege to assist seniors with their daily routine, & find ways to improve the quality of their lives. For the last 15 years I have been caring for seniors in their homes, providing hands-on care such as bathing, medication...
Angelica can also help with: Dementia, personal care, hospice services, respite care
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"She is a very kind and gracious person who would do anything for her clients! Soft spoken and an amazing caregiver"
Jess B.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm a professional PSS Certification. I have a certification in Alzheimer's & dementia and personality disorder, I've Been in Business for 15 years, I developed strong personal care skills that will help me contribute to your organization. I have got my Covid-19 Vaccination record card,
I have extensive skills and experience in...
Tammie can also help with: Respite care, home modification, errands, hospice services, dementia, personal care & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Tammie has been very helpful with care-giving advice even though her schedule did not align with us. She is quick to respond and easy to talk to. Perhaps sometime her schedule will open up so she can become a caregiver for my mom. Until then, she is s a great...
Amanda K.
Andrea J.
Waterville, ME
$14-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I been working as a Caregiver/ Housekeeper for an older gentleman with
Dementia. Fixing his breakfast and lunch.
Having conversation and keeping him company. I gave him his medication. I did the laundry, emptied the dishwasher and took out trash. I'm a honest reliable and energetic person. I'm also very caring.
Andrea can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, light cleaning
5.0
"We were fortunate to find and hire Andrea for a year and a half before my husband entered a memory care unit. She is a very good housecleaner and an able and patient companion, She prepared delicious meals with a European flair and kept the house in good order....
Jennifer K.
5.0
(1)
Over 18years experience in medical field. Certified in CPR, CRMA, CNA, PSS, BHP and first aid. Currently hold a medical finger print card. Many years of continued education in memory care and currently working on my Bachelor's in health management. I have a passion for helping the elderly and for keeping them safe and...
Christina can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, light cleaning, respite care, errands, meal prep & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Sara and have 18 years experience in healthcare, 15 of which I have dedicated to senior care. I gained my experience in an assisted living facility, sub-acute care unit at a hospital, and managing a home care company. In Harpswell, it was a joy caring for individuals at The Vicarage By the Sea and love the...
Sara can also help with: Personal care, respite care, dementia, hospice services
5.0
"Okay. Sara was beyond amazing. I needed her totally last minute : I was about to have surgery and my daughter suddenly could not pick me up and spend the following night with me (her infant was sick). Sara came for the interview the day before. She was punctual,...
Salley K.
Jennifer S.
Winthrop, ME
$25-50/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hello my name is Jen! I offer a wide variety of services including residential, turn cleans & small commercial property cleaning services! I also offer home/personal assistant services as well as senior and pet care! I determined a long time ago that the career I chose had to include helping others! I'd be more than happy to...
Jennifer can also help with: Respite care, dementia, errands, light cleaning, hospice services, meal prep & more
Marie R.
Skowhegan, ME
$25/hr • 7 yrs exp
I'm looking for a position that allows me to make a difference in someone's day to day life, through care with dignity. I believe the role of a caregiver is provide quality care with dignity and respect. My preferred role is to provide services that will allow the client to maintain as much independence as possible while also...
Marie can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, companionship, errands, dementia, hospice services & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
Alexis Q.
Vassalboro, ME
$20/hr • 3 yrs exp
I have worked altogether has a PSS worker for a total of 3 years of experience. I have worked for Comfort Home Care in the past as well as Skills and privately owned companies! I am realizable, honest, kind hearted, respectful of not only my clients but of that families wishes and concerns. I'm VERY alert, I worked and do work...
Alexis can also help with: Home modification, errands, live-in home care, light cleaning, dementia, hospice services & more
My name is Katelyne, but you can call me Katie for short. If you are looking for excellent care for your loved one(s), look no further. I have a decade of experience in caring for the elderly. This journey has given me opportunities to work with people experiencing Alzheimers and Dementia, depression, severe anxiety, hospice...
Katelyne can also help with: Personal care
Hello!
My name is Destiney & I currently work for Home Health as a PSS. I have taken a CNA class, a medical terminology class, and a PSS class. Unfortunately I did not take the state exam for my CNA, but I intend to go for my CNA again in the future. I have worked for a memory care facility as well as an assisted living...
Destiney can also help with: Errands, meal prep, dementia, hospice services, light cleaning, companionship & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
I have been a CNA for 20 years with a variety of work with the elderly in nursing homes and private homes with a lot of one-on-one contact. I really enjoy it because it gives you great pleasure to be able to tend to their needs knowing that as we as humans will be getting older as a fact of life and I would like to be treated...
Betty can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, home modification, light cleaning, meal prep, errands & more
Skills:
CNA
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Recent caregiver reviews in Oakland, ME
Shari B.
5.0
Shari was part of a small caregiver team for my 88 year old mother after she suffered from a stroke. Shari has an upbeat personality and catered to my mother's needs efficiently, as well as being a good companion for my mother. Her tasks included bathing, dressing, cooking breakfast, and...
- Care member
Darlene F.
5.0
Darlene is nice and dependable. She cleans everything and is quick and efficient when working. She works well independently and good In conversation. The elderly love her. Darlene is a good fit in many instances and will answer any questions you may have. I will have her back again I'm sure.
- Kirk F.
Angelica B.
5.0
She is a very kind and gracious person who would do anything for her clients! Soft spoken and an amazing caregiver
- Jess B.
Tammie L.
5.0
Tammie has been very helpful with care-giving advice even though her schedule did not align with us. She is quick to respond and easy to talk to. Perhaps sometime her schedule will open up so she can become a caregiver for my mom. Until then, she is s a great resource.
- Amanda K.
Andrea J.
5.0
We were fortunate to find and hire Andrea for a year and a half before my husband entered a memory care unit. She is a very good housecleaner and an able and patient companion, She prepared delicious meals with a European flair and kept the house in good order. She used her breaks to sit with my...
- Jennifer K.
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FAQs for finding caregivers in Oakland, ME
What caregiver services can I find near me in Oakland, ME?
Most private senior caregiver services in Oakland, 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 Oakland.
How much does it cost to hire a caregiver in Oakland, ME in 2025?
The average rate for hiring a caregiver in Oakland, ME on Care.com as of January, 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 Oakland, ME?
There are currently 2 caregivers in Oakland, ME on Care.com. You can filter and sort caregivers by distance from Oakland, 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 Oakland before making a hiring decision.
Are private caregivers near me in Oakland, ME background checked?
Yes, caregivers near you in Oakland, 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.