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60 caregivers are listed in Sanford, ME
The average posted rate is $23/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby caregivers is 9 years
Caregivers in Sanford, ME
5.0
(3)
I have a PSS (Personal Support Specialist) certificate and have been a caregiver for the elderly and disabled for about 15 years . They hold a special place in my heart and I like to treat each client with dignity and respect. I have experience working with individuals who have dementia / alzheimers and Parkinsons disease. I...
Desarae can also help with: Dementia, personal care
5.0
"Desarae provided my elderly parents with excellent care. She is dependable, caring, honest, compassionate and they love her. Both parents were ill and required assistance with meals, light housekeeping, laundry, medication and oversight.
Initially Desarae was...
Kathy W.
Rachel A.
Sanford, ME
$22-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been a caregiver for approximately 15+ years. I am compassionate and caring and understand the importance of reliable care. Excellent references provided upon request!
Rachel can also help with: Errands, meal prep, personal care, dementia, hospice services, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Rachel has so much patience and is very gentle. She took wonderful care of my mom and was a friend to my mom."
Care member
Shannon S.
Sanford, ME
$24/hr • 10 yrs exp
Part Time PSS Available For Meal Prep, Personal Care, Transportation, Housecleaning, &companionship
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 16yrs experience at taking care of your loved ones. I have experience with transfers, some wound care, dementia, I also have some experience with colostomy bags, and catheder bags, and some hospice experience. I also do light housekeeping, Dr's appt, grocery shopping, help with exercise and I also love to play games and...
Shannon can also help with: Dementia, personal care, hospice services
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"She's friendly, punctual, reliable, hard worker and a people person. Has years of experience in both house cleaning and senior care. Puts her heart and soul in everything she does."
Tammie G.
Denise B.
Sanford, ME
$17-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi! My first experience with caregiving was both my mother and father, both having dementia and other health issues. I worked for a couple other Home Care Companies, now I am an independent caregiver/child care/nanny. I am certified as a PSS, CPR and First- aid. I have over 10 years experience.
As an independent caregiver, I had...
Denise can also help with: Respite care, errands, companionship, transportation, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
Hello everybody! My name is Dasia and I have a passion for helping people. Ever since I can remember I've loved helping everybody with anything they may need! I am a behavioral health professional currently and I also work at Pratt and Whitney. Both careers are very different, that gives me an edge on the skills I have and the...
Dasia can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, transportation, errands, live-in home care, dementia & more
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Dependable, trustworthy, and compassionate caregiver with proven excellence in all aspects of senior care, including homemaking, meal preparation, errands, shopping, light housekeeping-laundry, shopping, personal care-bathing, grooming, dressing, medication management-prompting & administration, mobility assistance,...
Melanie can also help with: Light cleaning, companionship, dementia, errands, meal prep, hospice services & more
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Melanie did a great job caring for my father during the end of his life. She was kind, caring, thorough, and communicative. We also found her to be both reliable and flexible which was a real plus in our situation! Would recommend Melanie as a caregiver to anyone...
Mara P.
I have over six years of experience mixed in the medical field of caregiving. I have worked in acute psych, ranging ages from five to geriatrics. I have worked as a direct support professional, with adults that have anywhere from intellectual disabilities to brain injuries. I've designed day programs in a day program as a...
Jaclyn can also help with: Meal prep, errands, respite care, transportation, light cleaning, dementia & more
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
Vanessa H.
Alfred, ME
$15-20/hr
I am a compassionate and reliable caregiver providing assistance to individuals. My experience includes; Bathing, dressing, grooming. Medication Management: Reminding individuals to take prescribed medications and ensuring proper dosages. Mobility Support: Assisting with walking, and physical therapy exercises. Companionship:...
Vanessa can also help with: Errands, transportation, light cleaning, meal prep, dementia
Compassionate caregiver for seniors with 15+ years' expertise, dedicated to enhancing quality of life through personalized care and support.
Ashley can also help with: Transportation, respite care, errands, light cleaning, meal prep, dementia & more
Lauren O.
Berwick, ME
$14-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
I'd describe my personality as patient. I am an experienced caregiver full of compassion and understanding for our aging population.
I like caring for seniors because they are deserving of dignity, respect, and kindness.
I'm looking for a job that will be fulfilling.
I started caring for seniors when I was 16 years old. I...
Lauren can also help with: Hospice services, home modification, meal prep, light cleaning, errands, dementia & more
I have 4 years experience as a certified Nurse Assistant, first responder, and as a home care giver. I am a recent nursing school graduate and registered nurse. As a patient and respectful individual, I can provide attentive and mindful care and companionship for any senior or individual with medical needs. I am Compassionate...
Pietra can also help with: Dementia, mobility assistance, errands, live-in home care, companionship, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
I have been a CNA for 6 years and I have worked in a Nursing home environment as well as a hospital environment. I assist with ADL's, take blood pressure, blood sugars, transfers. I am very passionate about my job with seniors as I feel they deserve the absolute best care. I have worked with Alzheimer and dementia patients.
Kayla can also help with: Dementia, respite care, personal care
Skills:
CNA
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello!
I am here to offer my services as an independent personal caregiver for senior citizens in and around the Seacoast of Sothern ME & NH. I have had the pleasure of working with and caring for seniors for the past 15 years whether being in a long-term care facility or in the comfort of their own home. After working through...
Amanda can also help with: Dementia, personal care
My name is Amber and I'm 33 years old. I have been a nurse for about 12 years, working primarily with the geriatric population, but do have experience with medically compromised children and adults as well.
Amber can also help with: Errands, companionship, meal prep, visiting nurse, specialized care, dementia & more
Ashley C.
Berwick, ME
$21-24/hr
I Love A Good Story! Make Me Laugh, Make Me Want To Cry, Tell Me About The Good Old Days
I'd describe my personality as calm, funny, and the ability to read a room
I like caring for seniors because my seniors cared for me.
I'm looking for a job that lets me use some creative thinking. And also a job that doesn't feel like I'm going to a job. A job that has me excited to get out of bed in the morning. And a job...
Ashley can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, companionship, dementia, mobility assistance, personal care & more
Bonnie C.
Berwick, ME
$30/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'd describe myself as patient, kind and personable, with a good sense of humor.
I enjoy caring for people and I believe in doing for others as you would want done for yourself. I strive to enrich and give comfort to the lives of others.
I have cared for individual people & groups with varying types of dementia, people with...
Bonnie can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, light cleaning, companionship, hospice services, errands & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
lauryn T.
Kennebunk, ME
$22-23/hr • 1 yrs exp
looking to care for the elderly right at home and give them someone to rely on and spend time with!
I have experience in two nursing homes as a CNA. I would describe my personality as outgoing. talkative, and caring. I enjoy taking care of seniors because it makes me feel rewarded and I like to connect with them and hear about...
lauryn can also help with: Live-in home care, errands, mobility assistance, home modification, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Here is a little bit about me... I have worked in nursing homes from, skilled, long term, and assisted living. I got my CNA in 2004 then my medical technician in 2008. I also have my CRMA so I can give insulin injections. I got this 3 years ago. This summer I started doing private duty care. I have a few clients. I work work...
Stephanie can also help with: Respite care, personal care, dementia, hospice services
Skills:
CNA
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
4.9
(12)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have worked with the elderly for over three decades. I started at 15 years old as a dietary aide in a nursing home. I was trained as a Certified Nurse's Aide after high school while I was in college. I have always had a part-time job caring for the elderly. I also have managed a small retirement home, been a Patient Educator,...
Genai can also help with: Hospice services, companionship, dementia, meal prep, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Genai is a great caregiver warm ,compationate,very knowledgeable. I have worked with Genai for a few years and would highly recommend her for your loved one."
Care member
Allie C.
Biddeford, ME
$35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
In 2018 I let my nursing assistant license go as I transitioned into home care from facility care, I had held my license since 2005. I have spent the last 4 years caring for one woman, first as a visiting caregiver and then as a full-time live in care giver since 2019. I managed a team of relief caregivers as well as day to day...
Allie can also help with: Light cleaning, companionship, hospice services, live-in home care, errands, dementia & more
5.0
"Allie is the most caring individual. I trust her completely with my dads care. She always lets me know of any medical findings or moods he may be in. Always stays connected with me. My dad absolutely loves Allie and now considers her family. "
Care member
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Recent caregiver reviews in Sanford, ME
Desarae H.
5.0
Desarae provided my elderly parents with excellent care. She is dependable, caring, honest, compassionate and they love her. Both parents were ill and required assistance with meals, light housekeeping, laundry, medication and oversight.
Initially Desarae was hired to care for our Mother who has...
- Kathy W.
Rachel A.
5.0
Rachel is phenomenal. I would hire her for my family any day.
- Care member
Shannon S.
5.0
She's friendly, punctual, reliable, hard worker and a people person. Has years of experience in both house cleaning and senior care. Puts her heart and soul in everything she does.
- Tammie G.
Melanie M.
5.0
Melanie has been caring for my in-laws for the last 5 months. She is very caring, communicative, compassionate and flexible, which we really needed to make our situation worked. She was always on top of what worked best for them. There were a lot of food restrictions and she always knew how to...
- Michael C.
Genai O.
5.0
I have known Genai for over a year, meeting her while she was taking care of my Uncle. Genai is fantastic! She is thorough, knowledgeable and compassionate. Genai’s attention to detail was excellent and the care she provided was exceptional!
- Care member
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FAQs for finding caregivers in Sanford, ME
What caregiver services can I find near me in Sanford, ME?
Most private senior caregiver services in Sanford, 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 Sanford.
How much does it cost to hire a caregiver in Sanford, ME in 2025?
The average rate for hiring a caregiver in Sanford, ME on Care.com as of March, 2025 is $23.60 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 Sanford, ME?
There are currently 5 caregivers in Sanford, ME on Care.com. You can filter and sort caregivers by distance from Sanford, 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 Sanford before making a hiring decision.
Are private caregivers near me in Sanford, ME background checked?
Yes, caregivers near you in Sanford, 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.
Ratings for Sanford, ME caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Caregivers in Sanford, ME are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews of the 60 listed caregivers.