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60 caregivers are listed in Portage, IN
The average posted rate is $16/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby caregivers is 8 years
Caregivers in Portage, IN
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: Errands, light cleaning, home modification, companionship, dementia, hospice services & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
CPR
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello everyone, my name is Julie I've worked as a caregiver for over 10 years and with special needs now for over 6 years and have learned a lot in my time as a caregiver. I've worked with clients with Alzheimer's, dementia, special needs, and disabilities. Walking assistance and guidance assistance whether it is with a gait...
Julie can also help with: Companionship, hospice services, errands, live-in home care, light cleaning, dementia & more
Skills:
CPR
I love careing for people. I have experiance with many different kinds of people. Children. Toddlers. Babies. Elderly . Dementia. Special needs.
Alysia can also help with: Hospice services, meal prep, live-in home care, light cleaning, dementia, errands & more
I have over 7 years of experience with Senior Care. I can help with Transportation, Scheduling and Transportation for Doctors Appointments, Ensuring Client has Prescriptions, and giving medication reminders. I have experience working with clients with Dementia. Household Management and Errands. I love listening to and learning...
Marijo can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, errands, mobility assistance, companionship, meal prep & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
I am a mom of five, wife, teacher of 14 years. I volunteered in nursing home growing up. My mother in law is currently in a facility and we visit regularly. I love interacting with the other residents and spending time with them. I am a born nurturer and homemaker. I love to love!
Shirlie can also help with: Transportation, meal prep, light cleaning, errands
I am a very patient, kind and responsible caregiver. I am dependable, honest, and reliable. I have experience taking care of elderly with Alzheimer's and dementia.
Janel can also help with: Meal prep, transportation, light cleaning, errands
Rochelle H.
East Chicago, IN
$20-30/hr • 8 yrs exp
My name is Rochelle. I am a compassionate caregiver with over 8 years experience. I provide exceptional care to the elderly.
I'd describe my personality as honest, brave, and affectionate.
I like caring for seniors because it helps the family members to gain a peace of mind when their loved one is supported and provided...
Rochelle can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, personal care, companionship, light cleaning, mobility assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
CNA
Hello I have been a caregiver for more than 10 years I have had clients from having Alzheimer's Parkinson's, dementia, bedridden handicapped many patients so I am very experienced in this field .. before I was a caregiver I took care of my own parents my dad was blind and my mother had Alzheimer's.. if I worked or you I would...
Norelia can also help with: Personal care, dementia, light cleaning
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am currently seeking part-time employment care giving. I am a former small business owner pursuing a rewarding career change. I have been involved with seniors in my past as a paramedic for over 5 years and as a volunteer for meals on wheels. I currently help my own elderly parent a few days a week. I genuinely enjoy helping...
Catherine can also help with: Dementia, home modification, personal care, respite care
Senior Caregiver with a positive attitude and a passion for building meaningful relationships. I bring several years of experience in delivering exceptional care for elderly residents, assisting with daily living activities, and encouraging engagement in scheduled
activities. Proficient in light housekeeping and meal...
Sydney can also help with: Dementia, errands, live-in home care, light cleaning, meal prep, hospice services & more
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been a private caregiver for over 28 years, I have also worked in hospitals and rehabilitation centers. I am dependable, hard working, motivated, compassionate, sympathetic. I enjoy assisting in anyway possible and don't mind going above and beyond my job.
Francine can also help with: Hospice services, live-in home care, home modification, light cleaning, dementia, errands & more
Skills:
CNA
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
I been a caregiver for 7 years now I have experience everything you can think of I have cooked cleaned bath etc
Stephanie can also help with: Light cleaning, hospice services, errands, dementia, live-in home care, meal prep & more
Aimee B.
Dyer, IN
$20-22/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hi my name is Aimee, I'm a happily married 43-year-old mom of two children ages 5 and 15. My experience as a caregiver starts back in Manhattan New York around 2014 where I was providing care for two elderly women well into their 90s. Now in Dyer Indiana I provide care and assistance for two elderly women since summer of last...
Aimee can also help with: Meal prep, errands, dementia, light cleaning
I'd describe my personality as friendly, dependable, and outgoing.
I like caring for seniors because I enjoy building meaningful connections and providing a safe environment where they feel valued and supported.
I'm looking for a job that has flexibility and bringing comfort to others in their daily lives.
I started caring...
Grace can also help with: Hospice services, meal prep, light cleaning, errands, dementia, companionship & more
Senior Caregiver with a positive attitude and a passion for building meaningful relationships. I bring 4 years of experience in delivering exceptional care for elderly residents, assisting with daily living activities, and encouraging engagement in scheduled activities. Proficient in light housekeeping and meal service....
Aziah can also help with: Live-in home care, light cleaning, transportation, errands, mobility assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Ardaysha T.
Gary, IN
$21/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hello! I have been giving care to families for over 7 years! I enjoy the companionship and relationships I build with clients and their families! I am here to offer my full services. I have experience with dementia care, bathing, dressing, meal preparation, errands shopping, light housekeeping, mobility assistance, and I also...
Ardaysha can also help with: Mobility assistance, meal prep, errands, light cleaning, home modification
Skills:
CPR
Rosalie J.
Merrillville, IN
$20-28/hr • 6 yrs exp
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: Mobility assistance, companionship, light cleaning, meal prep, dementia, personal care & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Medical Equipment Experience
I have more than 10 years of experience working with seniors, and five with disabled children and adults . I have a music degree, and used to be a professional singer. I am a great conversationalist. I have cared for people with different medical and care needs-including household chores and cooking. I have been working for an...
Michele can also help with: Dementia, respite care, errands, live-in home care, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Hello, I have years of experience working with people with disabilities, I find helping others fulfilling. I believe in spreading love and care around me
I'd describe my personality as patient, caring and trustworthy
I like caring for seniors because I understand that the society that I am living in right now is what it is...
Khalilou can also help with: Dementia, respite care, home modification, meal prep, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
I provide compassionate senior care services, including errand assistance, hospice care, and transportation.
Muiz can also help with: Transportation, mobility assistance, errands
Skills:
CPR
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FAQs for finding caregivers in Portage, IN
What caregiver services can I find near me in Portage, IN?
Most private senior caregiver services in Portage, IN 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 Portage.
How much does it cost to hire a caregiver in Portage, IN in 2025?
The average rate for hiring a caregiver in Portage, IN on Care.com as of January, 2025 is $16.00 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 Portage, IN?
There are currently 8 caregivers in Portage, IN on Care.com. You can filter and sort caregivers by distance from Portage, IN 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 Portage before making a hiring decision.
Are private caregivers near me in Portage, IN background checked?
Yes, caregivers near you in Portage, IN 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.