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60 caregivers are listed in Punta Gorda, FL
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of December 2024
The average experience for nearby caregivers is 8 years
Caregivers in Punta Gorda, FL
5.0
(1)
My grandmother lived with me for 13 years and I helped her run errands, took her to Dr's appointments and helped with her daily care. I helped her with meal prep and was a very caring companion. I grew up in a neighborhood of seniors and I was always drawn to them. I also worked in the Medicare field as an Insurance Agent and I...
Cheryl can also help with: Respite care, dementia, companionship, hospice services
Skills:
CPR
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have taking care of my grandma until the day that she passed.. my sister, had downs and I was her primary caregiver most of her adult life other than my parents .. I have worked in many different facilities that specialize in the care of the elderly and special needs adults.
Including Autism, Downs and CP.
I also recently...
Beatrice can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, hospice services, respite care, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Beatrice goes above and beyond. I hired Beatrice to help with an elderly man in need and have since been able to depend on Beatrice for a number of miscellaneous tasks in addition to that. She is always ready and willing to help. Is punctual and proactive. Quality...
Carolyn S.
5.0
(1)
Hi, my name is Jennifer.
I have five years of experience and specialization in working with elderly patients. I possess certification in first aid techniques, as well as CPR. I have familiarity with medical software as well as knowledge on how to use a variety of other medical equipment. I can help with transportation services,...
Jennifer can also help with: Hospice services, light cleaning, personal care, errands, dementia, meal prep & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"She is the best at what she does! If you don't hire her for all your care giving needs you will regret it!"
Armando G.
Well rounded health care professional. Trained as a CNA, RN, ORT. Worked in many areas of health care. In home health, hospitals, nursing homes, hospice, mental health, operating room.
Megan can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, live-in home care
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
CNA
I desire the healthcare industry, particularly long-term care with Dementia and Alzheimer's patients because I want to take my love of others to be of service, make a difference in their lives, and provide the dignity they deserve. I am confident my calling is to interact with the sick or the elderly in a compassionate,...
Patricia can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, errands, dementia, personal care, home modification & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
CPR
Hello! I'm a very caring and passionate caregiver. I would love to chat and see if I'm a good fit for any caregiver needs you may have. Thanks for checking out my profile.
Ruthie can also help with: Transportation, meal prep, light cleaning, errands
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
High Quality Home care LLC.
I have 8 year's of Hospice experience and a CNA for 18 year's. I love what I do. Helping others in need with there Activities of Daily Living. Looking for full/part time work.
Yasoda can also help with: Hospice services, companionship, personal care, meal prep, mobility assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
Nursing Assistant CNA and HHA, BLS/CPR and ACLS.(USA). Excellent communication skills and proven patients satisfaction record. Team player with diligent work habits. Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Professional Experience with adults and older adults.
International Medical Graduated (IMG) professional with years of experience...
Dumay can also help with: Dementia, errands, meal prep, live-in home care, hospice services, light cleaning & more
I have been involved with the senior citizens since I was 22 that was when I started to play cards bingo at the senior citizen center 6 days a week. Have always loved being around them all and I still play bingo at the moose lodge and cards at the cultural center in port charlotte. I used to caretake for the seniors up north, by...
Timothy can also help with: Personal care
5.0
(1)
I have 10 years of caregiving experience with excellent references. I have worked with clients with dementia, visual impairments, physical disabilities, incontinence, etc.
I can do check-ins, companionship, errands, appointments, outings, personal care, light housekeeping and meal prep, respite care, etc. I have a home health...
Sarah can also help with: Errands, personal care, dementia, meal prep, light cleaning, companionship & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Sarah is an amazing caregiver, caring and compassionate. She took such good care of my mom and my mom loved her very much."
Maddy M.
Gabriela L.
North Port, FL
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I bring 30 years of experience and commitment to geriatric patients.
**Have worked with the elderly since 1990.
**Operated my own business, an adult foster home for 25 years.
**Respiratory therapist
**Experience with Alzheimer's/Dementia, diabetes, ALS, bed-bound, and Hospice patients.
Private caregiver for the past 4 years....
Gabriela can also help with: Personal care, hospice services, live-in home care, dementia, respite care
5.0
"Gabriela was a very reliable and dependable caregiver for my mom. We enjoyed having her around to take care of her and she was very professional. We would recommend her to another family."
Veena K.
4.7
(8)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I am a college graduate. I have worked in the health care industry for over 30 years. I've worked I food service for the same amount of time. I have experience with Alzheimer's and dementia patients. medication reminders meal preparations doctor's appointments light house cleaning.
I have worked with hoyer lifts. I can help with...
Charlene can also help with: Personal care, hospice services, live-in home care, respite care, dementia
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"I am a caregiver for a gentleman whose family lives north. I over see multiple women to take care of this gentleman, and I hired Charlene to be on my team. I found her to be punctual, kind, and caring. I was sorry to see her go, for personal reasons of the family....
Maria H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have over 15 years of experience as a caregiver. My father had a massive stroke which paralyzed his body causing him to be fed through a feeding tube and could no longer walk. he lived for another 13 years. I got to witness how disabling and inspiring his life would be.
My mother fought a hard battle with breast cancer which...
Theresa can also help with: Hospice services, personal care, light cleaning, errands, meal prep, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
5.0
"Theresa's greatest gift is the smile on my husband's face when Theresa greets him in the morning. She is attentive to his personal hygiene, helping him dress and giving him a small breakfast. She sees what needs to be done for his safety and the cleanliness of our...
Merle K.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a companion Caregiver and have been doing this for the past 10 years. My specialty is Dementa. I have had 4 clients that have had dementia. I have the patience and compassion for them. I am a very good listener too.
I just finished a live-in position with a client that has dementia, which makes me available to help you...
Beverly can also help with: Meal prep, transportation, dementia, light cleaning, errands
5.0
"I would highly recommend Bev. She has compassion and cares for the elderly. Loyal, hard working and goes out of her way to help when needed."
Tracy S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Responsible Medical Assistant & Private Home Caregiver who thrives delivering compassionate care. Ability to connect with clients and work collaboratively with care teams if needed. Experienced in both private physician and home health settings. Ensure clients dietary, exercise, medical and care routine are followed. Background...
Kristal can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, hospice services, companionship, dementia, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Kristal is very dedicated and always her clients health and well being in mind. Kristal and I have worked on projects together and her compassion is always an awesome thing to witness."
Erin S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have a passion for taking care of elderly folks. It has always been my passion since I was 10 years old. I started working in Senior Care in 2013 and did that off and on until 2018. In 2018 I started taking care of an elderly woman in her home. She had dementia. In October of 2021 she passed away. In March of 2022 to September...
Kelsey can also help with: Errands, dementia, companionship, meal prep, hospice services, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
CPR
5.0
"Kelsey is a very caring and loving person who is always thinking of others before herself at times."
Stephanie G.
4.5
(14)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
After working as a certified professional secretary and administrative assistant for over 20 years in Jamaica
I came to the US and started working as a caregiver in private duty nursing over 24 years. To say my first assignment was quite an experience is an understatement, but then I realized that I found my niche- caring for...
Denise can also help with: Live-in home care, dementia, companionship, light cleaning, errands, home modification & more
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
5.0
"Denise is very loving, and thoughtful. My father, who doesn’t trust very easily, just loves Denise. She is good at medical issues and at dealing with grief. She is wonderful."
Care member
Linda C.
North Fort Myers, FL
$17-26/hr • 10 yrs exp
3.7
(3)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Linda. I am fully vaccinated for Covid. I am a reliable, fun, adventurous, clean, organized, healthy cook, tall (5'11''), strong, positive out look on life and mature caregiver with lots of life experiences. I care for your loved ones as if they are my loved ones with tenderness and love. I love traveling,...
Linda can also help with: Hospice services, personal care, dementia, live-in home care, respite care, home modification & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"What can I say? Linda is awesome! She helped to transition my mom from Lee Memorial Rehab to her home. The hospital sent her home with nothing. It was quite the mess. Linda to the rescue!! Linda provided a transport chair along with other necessities that the...
Roy D.
4.8
(17)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I have over 15 years experience in caregiving. For 10 years I cared for my brother who was wheelchair bound and partially paralyzed from a motorcycle accident until his passing in 1996. The other folks that I have cared for have suffered from heart disease, diabetes, mobility challenges, cancer, Parkinson disease and dementia....
Terri can also help with: Meal prep, mobility assistance, companionship, light cleaning, errands, dementia & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
5.0
"Terri is an awesome caregiver! She goes above and beyond to take care of the people that she’s caring for. She communicates very well with her patients and all the family members that are involved.."
Care member
Theresa N.
North Port, FL
$25/hr • 6 yrs exp
Experienced, Compassionate Caregiver Who Will Treat You As FAMILY!
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Theresa. I began my care giving journey with my parents (one had Alzheimer's, the other ALS), and have continued the journey working through a home health agency. After a recent move, I am looking to find a client or two, that I can focus all my efforts on, that is closer to home. I have worked with clients with...
Theresa can also help with: Errands, companionship, live-in home care, light cleaning, home modification, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
5.0
"Theresa is very experienced, caring and intuitive. She is a very strong problem solver. Would strongly recommend her."
Martha S.
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Recent caregiver reviews in Punta Gorda, FL
Beatrice K.
5.0
Beatrice goes above and beyond. I hired Beatrice to help with an elderly man in need and have since been able to depend on Beatrice for a number of miscellaneous tasks in addition to that. She is always ready and willing to help. Is punctual and proactive. Quality work. Caring and helpful. She is...
- Carolyn S.
Jennifer P.
5.0
She is the best at what she does! If you don't hire her for all your care giving needs you will regret it!
- Armando G.
Sarah L.
5.0
Sarah is an amazing caregiver, caring and compassionate. She took such good care of my mom and my mom loved her very much.
- Maddy M.
Gabriela L.
5.0
Gabriela served as a caregiver to my elderly, bed-bound father for several months. We found her to be reliable, never late for her shift and offering whenever possible to come in when other caregivers could not. Her dedication to my father's care is noteworthy. On a regular basis, she would share...
- Marissa B.
Charlene W.
5.0
Charlene was a blessing to our family. She provided excellent care to my mom who suffered with chronic (AFIB, COPD, CHF) diseases. Charlene is professional, knowledgeable, experienced, kind and compassionate and went far above her typical responsibilities of medication management, Hoyer lift,...
- Richard P.
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FAQs for finding caregivers in Punta Gorda, FL
What caregiver services can I find near me in Punta Gorda, FL?
Most private senior caregiver services in Punta Gorda, FL 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 Punta Gorda.
How much does it cost to hire a caregiver in Punta Gorda, FL in 2024?
The average rate for hiring a caregiver in Punta Gorda, FL on Care.com as of December, 2024 is $20.44 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 Punta Gorda, FL?
There are currently 18 caregivers in Punta Gorda, FL on Care.com. You can filter and sort caregivers by distance from Punta Gorda, FL 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 Punta Gorda before making a hiring decision.
Are private caregivers near me in Punta Gorda, FL background checked?
Yes, caregivers near you in Punta Gorda, FL 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.
Ratings for Punta Gorda, FL caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.6 / 5
Caregivers in Punta Gorda, FL are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 14 reviews of the 60 listed caregivers.