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Caregivers in Portland, CT
Michael B.
Middletown, CT
$17-26/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hello... I am Michael. I am a middle aged Care Giver. I have over 10 years of combined Non-Medical Caregiving experience. I have gained my expertise via family, personal, and agency experiences. I also have familiarity with taking care of Special Needs adults and children. Feel free to contact me with any questions. Please share...
Michael can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, home modification, hospice services, companionship, errands & more
I am very caring and loving person.
Dedicated and compassionate provider of elder care. Companionship and comfort for senior citizen residents of assisted living and memory care communities.
Patient, personable and professional in responding to resident needs, with a gentle touch and caring attitude centered on treating all...
I'm a caregiver with years of experience who offers empathetic care for a diverse patient population and provides mobility support for daily needs, including housekeeping, bathing, meal preparation, and transportation. I feel it is vital to build positive relationships with clients through empathy and compassion. I have...
Jeanie can also help with: Home modification, errands, meal prep, light cleaning, respite care, mobility assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
A CNA and PCT at Middlesex Health, I am compassionate.
I'd describe my personality as kind, compassionate, understanding, and loving.
I like caring for seniors because it gives me the opportunity to give them a helping hand in caring for themselves in a kind way.
I'm looking for a job that suits my motherly, working and...
Patience can also help with: Light cleaning, companionship, mobility assistance
Skills:
CNA
Since I retired from my full time career with AT&T Mobility I have been working for Companions and Homemakers and private clients helping the elderly in their homes. I spent many years assisting my mother who had dementia and am very involved with the care for my sister who has a severe traumatic brain injury. I also am a loving...
Patty can also help with: Dementia, errands, light cleaning, meal prep, transportation, respite care & more
I currently assist a 97-year-old 3 days per week. I handle errands, cooking, meal planning, organization, cleaning, yard work, and more. Additionally I helped care for my grandmother for seven years. She had Dementia and I assisted with meal times, exercise and bathing/bathroom. I am extremely patient and have a cheery...
Erin can also help with: Personal care, errands, meal prep, live-in home care, dementia, light cleaning & more
5.0
(1)
Good listener , compassionate , caring, caregiver. Attention to details.
Gina can also help with: Personal care
5.0
"Excellent in every way. Completely attentive to my daughter's wants and needs, and my daughter can't wait until the next time she comes over. Recommend without hesitation!"
Jennifer S.
5.0
(4)
I was a cna for 15 years, I have 30 years of experience with Alzheimer's, dementia, I also was a physical therapy aide. I have hospice experience, I love to do crafts, I have a very bubbly personality, love live theatre! Going to the beach. Picnic lunches. You can text me @ eight six zero eight nine zero four one four zero
Sandra can also help with: Dementia, mobility assistance, meal prep, companionship, errands, hospice services & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
Wound Care
5.0
"Sandra is a dependable, caring, empathetic and loving person. She is an excellent care giver. She took care of my mentally disabled sister for 2 years plus. Her job ended when my sister died of Covid 19. I would recommend her very highly!"
Noreen S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My background involves caring for the elderly in their homes. I am patient, caring and a great listener.
I am very responsive to the needs of the person I am caring for. I am also a licensed Cosmetologist and did hair for seniors residing in a nursing home, for several years.
I have references available upon request.
Kimberly can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, home modification, errands, meal prep, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Kim was hired to take care of my 92 year old mother with slight dementia. She was very caring, compassionate and patient with her. I would hire Kim to take care of me!"
Nancy Z.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have more than 30 years of experience as a certified caregiver for seniors, including Dementia and all stages of Alzheimer's. I have provided live-in, overnight and intermittent care, medication management and transfers. I am a licensed, insured driver for appointments and errands.
Susan can also help with: Hospice services, live-in home care, respite care, home modification, dementia, personal care & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Susan is a very hard worker and efficient. Delightful!"
Susan S.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Helina. I've been a Caregiver for over 15yrs. I am Patience, Good Listener, Compassionate, Loving Caring And Honest. I love to cook, I am neat love being active. I was a live-in caregiver from June 2012 - May 2020. Then an Hourly from June 2020- Nov 2021. Then a Live-In from Feb 2022- Aug 2024. All Grandma's got tired...
Helina can also help with: Personal care, home modification, hospice services, live-in home care, dementia, respite care & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Wound Care
CPR
5.0
"Helina was hired to care for my mother over a year and a half ago and she was with us until my mom passed. I was nervous at first, hiring a stranger to care for mom, I needn't have worried! Helina was kind, compassionate, professional and turned into a trusted...
Russ M.
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, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Maria has been wonderful to work with in every respect, far exceeding our family's expectations. She relates to our parents (who are in their 80's) warmly, with stimulating and engaging conversation, while helping them with a broad variety of household tasks...
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Crystal K.
Bristol, CT
$25-30/hr • 7 yrs exp
3.3
(3)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I worked in the ICU, emergency department for five years I've worked in home care helping patience with everyday living as well as hospice care . My experience is over 22 years of caregiving with compassion kindness and patience.
Crystal can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, home modification, light cleaning, hospice services, companionship & more
Skills:
CNA
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Crystal took time to get to know us and was wonderful with my mentally and physically disabled sister. Her patience and extensive knowledge base on how to handle different situations (which were all new to us) was comforting and incredibly helpful. Would...
Sandy D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been a caregiver for 3 years. I am looking for just a care-giver job . I am very friendly and willing to take you shopping buy groceries and make meals. I have done this for a older gentleman and a woman. I also have done just cooking for an older woman in North Haven.
Lynn can also help with: Personal care, home modification, dementia
5.0
"Kind, reliable, personable and caring!"
Linda D.
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, personal care, dementia, errands, meal prep
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
(4)
I enjoy being selfless, giving care to those in need, helping and putting a smile on some one face is a joy to me. I have worked with mostly dementia patients, and always happy working with them.
Tameka can also help with: Meal prep, personal care, companionship, mobility assistance, dementia, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
5.0
"Tameka is a lovely and caring person"
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Teresa P.
South Windsor, CT
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm a caregiver living in south Windsor CT.
I have more then 12 years working with the elderly and have experience with dementia and Alzheimer's care. I speak English, Portuguese and Spanish, I'm compassionate a love to cook and treat my clients with love and care like if they are my family . if needed I can give good...
Teresa can also help with: Meal prep, errands, personal care, dementia, transportation, companionship & more
5.0
"Teresa is a caregiver for my 82 year old Mom who has limited mobility and vision, and we just LOVE her! She is attentive, intuitive, personable and so helpful to my Mom! I love the friendship she has fostered and I can relax knowing Mom has someone looking out for...
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: Home modification, hospice services, respite care, dementia, personal care
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Tracy is extremely kind, caring and very enjoyable to be around."
Claire C.
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, hospice services, dementia, errands, companionship & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Dependable, hardworking. She is a team player and treats everyone with kindness and respect. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've spent the last 5+ years caring for my two aging grandparents who unfortunately both recently passed away. Each with varying health issues and dementia.
I am naturally nurturing and compassionate. As my family quickly realized it is incredibly hard to not only care for but manage the day-to-day operations of a household...
Alexandra can also help with: Companionship, mobility assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia, errands & more
5.0
"Allie took wonderful care of my elderly parents with dementia. She assisted with their daily activities of bathing, eating, going for walks, including taking them to their appointments. As their health deteriorated, her roles and responsibilities increased. My...
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Recent caregiver reviews in Portland, CT
Gina T.
5.0
Excellent in every way. Completely attentive to my daughter's wants and needs, and my daughter can't wait until the next time she comes over. Recommend without hesitation!
- Jennifer S.
Sandra S.
5.0
Sandra was a very outstanding sitter/aid I very much loved how she'd treated my children! She was very kind responsible and reliable .If I had an emergency somewhere she would take my kids for longer than normal, she would literally treat us like family and she did everything I expected her to do on...
- Tauna R.
Kimberly M.
5.0
Kim was hired to take care of my 92 year old mother with slight dementia. She was very caring, compassionate and patient with her. I would hire Kim to take care of me!
- Nancy Z.
Susan S.
5.0
Susan is an excellent Caregiver and a pleasure to work with. She is punctual, dependable, and always goes above and beyond when caring for our Mother. She is trustworthy, knowledgeable and has years of experience caring for Elders. I highly recommend her for any Caregiver position.
- Martha D.
Helina A.
5.0
First, Helina is very personable. She is responsible, diligent and trustworthy. She focused on my mother's well-being at the end of her life, and she forged a great relationship with her. While Helina is caring, she is also good at standing her ground in a professional manner when dealing with...
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FAQs for finding caregivers in Portland, CT
What caregiver services can I find near me in Portland, CT?
Most private senior caregiver services in Portland, 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 Portland.
How much does it cost to hire a caregiver in Portland, CT in 2025?
The average rate for hiring a caregiver in Portland, CT on Care.com as of April, 2025 is $23.33 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 Portland, CT?
There are currently 3 caregivers in Portland, CT on Care.com. You can filter and sort caregivers by distance from Portland, 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 Portland before making a hiring decision.
Are private caregivers near me in Portland, CT background checked?
Yes, caregivers near you in Portland, 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.