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Zoe B.


South Portland, ME

$23-24/hr3 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver

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I have worked with seniors in different capacities and I'm currently going to grad school for gerontology. I have always had a passion for helping the elderly. Right now I am on the administrative side of elderly care, but I am hoping to do this as it's more fulfilling. I am looking for 40 hrs a week. Please let me know if you...
Zoe can also help with: Home modification, light cleaning, respite care, errands, meal prep
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Micah S.


South Portland, ME

$30/hr5 yrs exp

Home Eldercare/companion

I am an excellent cook (from scratch), and I am intelligent, motivated, empathetic, and responsible. I had experience caring for alzheimers patient as a live-in caregiver during Covid (16 months) and as a companion caregiver for more mobile patients. For one person, I was part pt trainer and part sous chef since she couldn't...
Micah can also help with: Errands, dementia, companionship, meal prep, light cleaning, hospice services & more
I have been taking care of a woman with dementia for the last 9 months and thoroughly enjoy spending time and making sure she is well taken care of in my care. Unfortunately she is going into a home and I would love to give my attention to someone else who needs a companion to care for them.
Ronni can also help with: Meal prep, companionship, live-in home care, light cleaning, errands, dementia & more
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Lisa F.


Scarborough, ME

$20-28/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver For All Ages

5.0

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I have experience in nursing home care as CNA and LPN. I also have recent experience as senior in home and facility companion/caregiver. I have training and experience with general geriatrics, hospice care and dementia. I have an AA in Early Childhood Education and BS Applied Science. I am always eager to learn.
Lisa can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, visiting nurse, respite care, personal care
5.0
"Warm. Conscientious. Professional. Hardworking. These are just a few words that describe Lisa. It has been a relief to know that Lisa has been caring for my mother and father for the past several years. Lisa goes above and beyond to be sure that my parents have...

Ann N.

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Kimberley W.


Scarborough, ME

$30-45/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver/ Nanny

I pride myself in being an excellent caregiver. I have 30 years of experience and excellent references for both childcare and senior care. I am a Certified Nurses Aid, registered with the State of Maine. I am CPR certified and have extensive medical background and experience. I spent 10 years as an owner of a very successful...
Kimberley can also help with: Companionship, home modification, hospice services, light cleaning, errands, dementia & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

CPR

5.0
"Kim is a conscientious and dedicated person. She has worked in health care for over 15 years, she is industrious and knowledgeable. She is excellent in crisis management. Hygiene, record keeping and communication are important to her."

LaDonna B.

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Jodi A.


Falmouth, ME

$30-50/hr10 yrs exp

Free Spirited, Kind, Young At Heart , Senior caregiver.

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Please note I am a Registered Medical Assistant, that option was not available. I have been a middle school teacher and a RMA. I have a powerful work ethic. Therefore I am reliable, dependable, trustworthy and dedicated. I have a positive attitude about most things. I make lemonade. My passions are yoga, reading, gardening (...
Jodi can also help with: Errands, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep, hospice services, companionship & more
Skills:

CNA

Licensed Nurse

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Jodi is an outstanding resource. She is genuine and real and is everything you'd want in a care provider. She is compassionate, attentive, full of energy, forever positive, a problem solver and very dependable. She provided unbelievable care for my father and...

Ehren M.

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Halee J.


Falmouth, ME

$22-40/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Halee. I am a dedicated, hard working, caring and compassionate caregiver with years of experience working with individuals who are diagnosed with Alzheimer's / Dementia. I would love to assist your loved one through their journey!
Halee can also help with: Errands, dementia, meal prep, companionship, hospice services, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

5.0
"Halee is working for my family now, caring for my Mom in her home. My mom is on hospice and has limited capabilities. We call Halee "Mom's angel". When we first hired Halee, we were impressed with how professionally she presented herself and how she confidently...

Betsy P.

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Andrea B.


Old Orchard Beach, ME

$23-30/hr3 yrs exp

Passionate Senior Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have always gravitated towards seniors, thanks to my close relationship with my nana and papa. I have experience caring for clients with dementia, Parkinson's disease, diabetes, and mobility troubles. Both privately and with an agency, I assisted these clients with ADLs, provided companionship and transportation, and gave...
Andrea can also help with: Dementia, errands, light cleaning, meal prep, companionship, mobility assistance & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Andrea has been working with my elderly mother for the past six months and has been a wonderful caregiver. She's consistent, dependable, flexible, caring and easy going. We're lucky to have her!"

Ayumi H.

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Lai Jan W.


Cape Elizabeth, ME

$40-45/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver/companion

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a certified PSS (Personal Support Specialist) Caregiver/Companion with 16 years of experience caring for seniors aged 70 to 100. I have extensive experience working with Dementia/Alzheimer's clients and in 2016 received the Excellence in Long-Term Care Award from the State of Maine. In facilities, I have worked one on one...
Lai Jan can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, personal care
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Home Health Aide

5.0
"My father had mobility issues and lived in an assisted living facility. He began to require more help than the staff could provide. We hired Jo to come in five mornings a week and help Dad begin his day. Jo came highly recommended and impressed me with her...

Michael C.

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Bella S.


Gorham, ME

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

Dedicated Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Caring for elders is my passion because I enjoy spending time with them. I have worked overnights for many clients and am happy to provide a range of services. I have two grown children and have lived in Gorham for 19 years. I am fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Bella can also help with: Dementia, personal care, errands, light cleaning, meal prep, live-in home care & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"I hired Bella to care for my dad, who has dementia. It was one of the best decisions I've ever made. Not only did she take excellent care of Dad, but she cared for our whole family and became a beloved friend. Bella was ALWAYS on time. She did EVERYTHING above and...

Melissa P.

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Jewel P.


Falmouth, ME

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Personal Care Giver Provides Companionship, Meal Prep, Transportation, Personal Care, Housekeeping,

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I was introduced to this profession through my mother. She was a CNA. I started working along side her and was able to get hands on training. It came very natural to me and I loved it. I currently have 20 plus years experience. I have built many special realtionships. My goal is to provide care to help the elderly maintain...
Jewel can also help with: Dementia, personal care, hospice services
Skills:

Wound Care

5.0
"Jewel has extensive experience in care-giving and end of life situations. She is an exceptional listener, offering tempered and insightful feedback and support. We are confident that any family that is fortunate enough to have Jewel help them with care-giving will...

Paul D.

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Lisa D.


Westbrook, ME

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

I Love To See You Smile!

Hi I'm Lisa! I've been an in-home caregiver for 8 years. I love the people I work with and the work I do. Over the years, I've worked with clients who've been easy-going and fun, as well as clients that have been challenging due to Alzheimer's and Dementia. I'm very passionate about senior care. I am kind, calm, patient...
Lisa can also help with: Errands, personal care, meal prep, hospice services, dementia, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

5.0
"My family and I had the pleasure and privilege of having Lisa work in our home for 2.5 years. Lisa always came in with a positive attitude and joy. My loved one could be a challenge. The level of care, professionalism and empathy she demonstrated blew me away. Lisa...

Shannon E.

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Carol F.


Falmouth, ME

$25-27/hr9 yrs exp

Companion And Caregiver

I have 9 years of experience as an Elder Caregiver, both for Northern Light Health & for private clients. I see my role as helping my clients remain in charge of their own lives, and attain the best quality of life possible, according to THEIR needs and wishes, while always prioritizing safety. I actively look for opportunities...
Carol can also help with: Mobility assistance, errands, dementia, meal prep, companionship, light cleaning & more
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Grace G.


Scarborough, ME

$30-45/hr2 yrs exp

Companion & Doula

Hello, my name is Grace. I am an experienced companion and doula. I can meet you where you are, supporting you or your loved one with compassion and care. I am also an senior care experienced care-giver, especially those with dementia. I can offer companionship, errands, cooking/cleaning, etc. I do not offer bathing however I...
Grace can also help with: Errands, dementia, respite care, meal prep, light cleaning
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Judith M.


Old Orchard Beach, ME

$25-30/hr3 yrs exp

Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Prior to being a Nanny for the past 10 years, I took care of an elderly couple. What started out as a job quickly turned into family. I helped in every aspect of those golden years. Doctor appointments, grocery shopping, prescription management, cleaning and cooking, and going through the process of helping the wife place her...
Judith can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, meal prep, transportation
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Barb F.


Old Orchard Beach, ME

$25-40/hr7 yrs exp

Experienced Companion Available Part-Time

I am looking for a part-time position as a Companion or nanny. I am a caring senior individual who enjoys working with the elderly and children to assist with their activities of daily living (ADL), and all needs including cooking, reading to my clients, and light housekeeping. No lifting with bathing or transport. Companionship...
Barb can also help with: Companionship, transportation, errands
Skills:

CPR

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Gentille R.


Westbrook, ME

$20-35/hr6 yrs exp

Part-Time Or Full-Time Caregiver Available

During my junior year of high school I volunteered at various places, including a nursing home for six months. In my second year of college I had a privilege to work for a terminally ill client in her home for 3 months until her last days. I offered companionship and assisted her with daily living activities. Since then, I have...
Gentille can also help with: Light cleaning, respite care, dementia, personal care, errands, meal prep & more
I have been a stay-at-home mom for the past 12 years. Previous to that I worked with people of various ages with special needs, both in a school setting and home settings. I have great people skills and am a caregiver by nature.
Kelley can also help with: Transportation, companionship, light cleaning, respite care, errands, meal prep & more
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Douglas M.


Old Orchard Beach, ME

$45/hr1 yrs exp

CNA/CRMA Care Coordinator

Registered CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) and CRMA (Certified Residential Medication Aide). Currently working as the "CNA/CRMA Care Coordinator" for an Assisted Living/Memory Care facility in Scarborough Maine and serving in the #2 position out of 25 people on the Nursing Team. With 40 years of experience in both childcare...
Douglas can also help with: Personal care, errands, hospice services, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

CNA

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Reliable, patient caregiver with 18 years experience. Looking to help out evenings and weekends with your loved one. Current CNA certification.
Alysha can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, companionship, hospice services, meal prep, errands & more
Skills:

CNA

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Recent caregiver reviews in South Portland, ME

Lisa F.

5.0

Warm. Conscientious. Professional. Hardworking. These are just a few words that describe Lisa. It has been a relief to know that Lisa has been caring for my mother and father for the past several years. Lisa goes above and beyond to be sure that my parents have what they need and she takes the...

- Ann N.

Kimberley W.

5.0

Kim is a conscientious and dedicated person. She has worked in health care for over 15 years, she is industrious and knowledgeable. She is excellent in crisis management. Hygiene, record keeping and communication are important to her.

- LaDonna B.

Jodi A.

5.0

If you are lucky enough to find that Jodi is available, do not hesitate to hire her. Our 88 y o mother (and really our whole family) was blessed to have Jodi as her caregiver. She is so warm, patient and personable, always arriving on time and with a smile (and also at times with flowers out of her...

- Margie B.

Halee J.

5.0

Halee is working for my family now, caring for my Mom in her home. My mom is on hospice and has limited capabilities. We call Halee "Mom's angel". When we first hired Halee, we were impressed with how professionally she presented herself and how she confidently suggested things that she could...

- Betsy P.

Andrea B.

5.0

Andrea has been working with my elderly mother for the past six months and has been a wonderful caregiver. She's consistent, dependable, flexible, caring and easy going. We're lucky to have her!

- Ayumi H.

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