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60 caregivers are listed in University Place, WA

The average posted rate is $23/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby caregivers is 3 years

Caregivers in University Place, WA

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Pauline K.


University Place, WA

$25-35/hr8 yrs exp

Compassionate And Dependable Caregiver

4.8

(5)

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My role is helping seniors with activities of daily living. I am passionately committed in giving care to seniors. It gives me self satisfaction while performing my duties which I do with lots of love. I am trustworthy, dependable, keen to details, punctual, I like to smile, caring and I like to cook and making sure the home is...
Pauline can also help with: Mobility assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia, companionship, errands & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

CPR

5.0
"Pauline is very kind, more than willing to put in the extra effort! I would highly recommend her to anyone! Beyond assisting the client, she can cook delicious meals with anything in the home and she keeps everything very clean! She also has the ability to sleep...

Kristen C.

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Taylor F.


University Place, WA

$25-40/hr1 yrs exp

Caregiver

I have been offering caregiving services for about the last year for someone who is now entering into hospice care. My experience is with dementia, small physical ailments, and companionship. I can assist with medications, getting ready for the day, household chores, meal preparation, transportation, errands, and finding joy in...
Taylor can also help with: Meal prep, transportation, dementia, errands, light cleaning
I like caring for seniors because it gives me an opportunity to make a positive impact on someone's life, I'm looking for a job that has flexible hours and provides a great working environment I started caring for seniors when my grandfather fell ill and moved in with us and with nobody else to help with his care, I devoted...
Stella can also help with: Dementia, mobility assistance, light cleaning, companionship, live-in home care
Skills:

CNA

CPR

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Natalya S.


Tacoma, WA

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Is Available

I am a compassionate and reliable caregiver. With over 15 years of work experience as a CNA, I became technically skilled in attending to patients in diverse healthcare situations. My caring nature, friendly persona, professional training, and experience ensure that I provide my clients with the best care.
Natalya can also help with: Live-in home care, hospice services, personal care
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Natalya assisted my mother by dressing her, seating her properly in her wheelchair, feeding her, and positioning her in her bed. Natalya operated my mother's Hoyer lift and hospital bed. Natalya also provided social interaction through conversation and watching...

Karen M.

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Margaret Z.


Lakewood, WA

$17-25/hr

Part Time Caregiver Available

I have never actually got paid to care for seniors but I do have experience doing so with my grandparents.
Margaret can also help with: Companionship, mobility assistance, visiting physician, light cleaning
5.0
"I spoke with Maggie about helping to take care of my mom. She was great with her communication, willingness to learn, and came with a lot of transferrable experience. We would have loved to work with her and would have but there was someone else that could do the...

Sara B.

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Alia F.


Tacoma, WA

$35-50/hr10 yrs exp

Hello My Name Is Alia, I'm An Aide With A Mission To Give Exceptional Assistance And Serve Others.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'd describe my personality as compassionate, kind and patient. I like caring for seniors because I believe that it's a blessing to serve our elders and to give back to them in any way possible. I'm looking for a job that allows me the opportunity to serve others and the flexibility to do what I need to accomplish for myself. I...
Alia can also help with: Companionship, hospice services, home modification, dementia, errands, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Alia helped me when my husband was suffering Parkinsons & Dementia. She was an enormous help to me & she was kind and compassionate. She was also a valuable support for me as well, since his care was mentally as well as physically demanding. She is knowledgeable...

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Linda S.


Lakewood, WA

$25/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

As a diligent caregiver I have been privileged to serve clients who are in different kind of environment settings ( at individual homes, hospitals, rehabilitation/skilled nursing facilities) & are going through different health challenges . My goal is that whoever I encounter that I will be a channel of joy & hope
Linda can also help with: Hospice services, personal care, dementia, visiting nurse, live-in home care
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"I have nothing but positive things to say about Linda. She is providing high quality and compassionate care for my elderly father, and crucial support to the family member's household in which he lives. My father has been skeptical about his need for care, so we...

Elizabeth L.

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Dennis M.


Lakewood, WA

$27-36/hr4 yrs exp

Going Beyond

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

A bit about my background I worked as an IT security analyst for about a year after graduating, then moved to the United States. My first job in the united was caregiving at an AFH. I quickly loved interacting with senior citizens and hearing about all the extraordinary stories they had to share. Nevertheless, I have a wealth of...
Dennis can also help with: Companionship, errands, light cleaning, dementia, hospice services, live-in home care & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"He has been caring for my Papa with Alzheimer's disease for many months and has been performing many duties with patience. He has been great with his disorientation and keeping him physically safe from high risk falls. We have been honored to have him help our...

Sarah S.

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Debra H.


Lakewood, WA

$38-40/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

Nar nurse delegated 25 yrs . Have references . I'm A Well Season Caregiver Have Personal Ref . Nar With Nurse Delegated. CPR. have lot of experience with dementia care. an all around care that is needed . I've work with most all in the need of a nurse assistant.
Debra can also help with: Dementia, personal care, hospice services, respite care
Skills:

Home Health Aide

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

5.0
"Listen to what she says. She really does know what she's doing and talking about. She was comforting to have around."

Helen W.

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Amira P.


Tacoma, WA

$30-60/hr10 yrs exp

Senior

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have 10+yrs of experience as a care giver & medical assistant . I am a CNA being fortunate to work with wonderful patients with all kinds of physical and mental impairment. I do my best to be dependable, diligent & reliable. I can also help with home made meals preparation, doctors appointments, walks, errands, & light...
Amira can also help with: Companionship, meal prep, light cleaning, errands, dementia, mobility assistance & more
Skills:

CNA

Medical Equipment Experience

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Amira was not only competent, she was very kind and sweet to my mom. She did the little extra things that made mom happy, and not so disabled by her Alzheimer's. I hope that if I ever need care, it will be someone that compassionate. I recommend her highly. She...

Mark S.

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Nikita K.


Tacoma, WA

$35-40/hr5 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm looking to find a caregiving job during the hours my daughter is in school. I'd be available Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. until as late as 4 p.m. I have worked in memory care for 4 years and would love to continue working with seniors. I am certified in CPR, Dementia Specialty Care, and Mental Health. I have my HCA and nurse...
Nikita can also help with: Specialized care, mobility assistance, live-in home care, companionship, dementia, personal care & more
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

Wound Care

5.0
"Nikita took the time to get to know my step father who has Dementia. She would arrive, check to see if he had his meds, see if he needed help getting dressed, getting him showered. She would make him breakfast and clean up the kitchen. Depending on his energy she...

Karen D.

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Rose N.


Tacoma, WA

$26-42/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have over 15 years of senior care experience in different settings and of different/various needs, ranging from little assistance to hospice. I am passionate and compassionate about caring for the elderly. I've had opportunities to be part of some loving families as I cared for their loved ones, and would wish to do the same...
Rose can also help with: Hospice services, personal care, dementia, respite care, visiting physician
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Home Health Aide

5.0
"My family was so fortunate to have found Rose. My mother was dying of lung cancer last year and we made the decision to bring her home and provide her care at her own house. We were fortunate to have found Rose through another acquaintance and I can't say enough...

Jody R.

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Grace B.


Lakewood, WA

$25/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a dependable and compassionate caregiver. I pride myself on being able to quickly learn new skills and adapt to any situation. In the past I have assisted clients with their activities of daily living, engaged in conversation, taken vital signs and maintained a clean household. I try to connect with my clients, spending...
Grace can also help with: Home modification, dementia, errands, companionship, hospice services, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Wound Care

5.0
"Always on time. Very gentle and kind. Professional dress code. Completed task quickly. Trustworthy"

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Andrea B.


Tacoma, WA

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Care Giver, House Cleaner

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, I would love to give your family member Help with grocery shopping, light house cleaning, meals, laundry, medication, but most of all companionship, laughter, quality of life. I owned and operated a in home daycare for 25yrs, cared for elderly mom and family members with Dementia and Alzheimer's have been background checked...
Andrea can also help with: Companionship, dementia, respite care, meal prep, light cleaning, personal care & more
5.0
"Andrea was a very loving and kind caretaker, she always showed up on time and went the extra mile to make sure my grandmother was happy and well taken care of. I would recommend Andrea to anyone looking for care! "

Cassandra P.

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Makeleta P.


Tacoma, WA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Certified Caregiver

I have 10 years of experience and I am also a certifed caregiver. I have my certificate in hand I need to show proof. I can help with Transportation Services and Light Housecleaning. I'm reliable, trustworthy and love to help others in need.
Makeleta can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, hospice services, meal prep, errands
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Makeleta (Margaret) was a wonderful caregiver to my dad in the last few months of his life."

Care member

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Holly A.


Tacoma, WA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Caring Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi I'm a reliable, dedicated, intuitive, patient caregiver. I have experience in all levels of caregiving. Companionship, everyday needs, medications, animal care, errands, driving to appointments, cooking, rehab, illness, and end of life care. I enjoy helping & supporting people stay in their homes as long as possible.
Holly can also help with: Companionship, errands, home modification, light cleaning, dementia, hospice services & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

Wound Care

CPR

5.0
"Holly is a dedicated professional to insure all family members are kept updated about their family members condition and how to make them comfortable. She is compassionate ,gentle and a great listener. She has excellent knowledge of how hospice works. I highly...

Ron H.

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Noemi F.


Tacoma, WA

$25-28/hr10 yrs exp

I Am 67 Y/O. Had Been A Certified Nursing Assistant In CA Over 10 Yrs.

3.7

(3)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am loving, caring and compassionate good sense of humor, working with elderly is my passion. Been a caregiver for over 15 years mostly live in but is also available for hourly shift. and one time jobs. Had cared for clients with dementia, mobility assistance, bedbound using hoyer lift for transfer, clients on oxygiene,...
Noemi can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, errands, light cleaning, live-in home care, companionship & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

5.0
"Noemi took care of my mom for 18 months until her passing. Some of Noemi's duties included hygiene care, cleaning, pet care, cooking, and laundry. My mom looked forward to spending time with Noemi on the weekends. They would sing, watch movies together and have...

Janice C.

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Catherine E.


Tacoma, WA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I work with seniors & adults for over 20yrs with Dementia, Alzheimer's & mental health problems at my recent job as well as for my private clients for 18yrs at Western State Hospital in Lakewood WA. as mental health technician. As a caregiver for seniors & adults. I do provide companionship, meal preparation, shower,...
Catherine can also help with: Errands, dementia, hospice services, companionship, home modification, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Catherine is just amazing!! My family loves her! She is dependable, smart and most important compassionate! She loves being a caregiver and it really shines through. We would recommend Catherine for anyone looking for senior care."

Courtney H.

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Palavi K.


Tacoma, WA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time Senior Caregiver

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Reliable Private Duty Caregiver who is very knowledgeable in handling a variety of emergency situations. Also, a compassionate caregiver who is able to provide a number of services to patients to make them feel comfortable and safe at all times. Some services include meal preparation, assisting in the maintenance of a household,...
Palavi can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, dementia, hospice services, companionship, live-in home care & more
5.0
"Decades of experience. Compassionate and loving. Puts the patients needs above her own. Willing to be flexible and adjust to changing needs."

Care member

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Rachel N.


Tacoma, WA

$28/hr10 yrs exp

My Name is Rachel Am Looking For Full Time Job From 7a To 5p For Five Days A Week

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Rachel, a seasoned caregiver with 16 years of experience, skilled. in caring for individuals with dementia, stroke Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and mental health. I will provide lighthouse keeping, cooking, medication management, and assist with showers, baths, and doctor's appointments, as well as companionship. I have...
Rachel can also help with: Light cleaning, hospice services, home modification, dementia, companionship, errands & more
5.0
"Absolutely perfect in every way. Does anything that needs to be done, Super efficient, dependable, trustworthy, Honest, and reliable. Gets along great with elderly patients, commands their respect in a positive way."

Shawn M.

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Recent caregiver reviews in University Place, WA

Pauline K.

5.0

Pauline is excellent at everything she does!

- Caroline M.

Natalya S.

5.0

Natalya assisted my mother by dressing her, seating her properly in her wheelchair, feeding her, and positioning her in her bed. Natalya operated my mother's Hoyer lift and hospital bed. Natalya also provided social interaction through conversation and watching TV with my mother. Besides her...

- Karen M.

Margaret Z.

5.0

I spoke with Maggie about helping to take care of my mom. She was great with her communication, willingness to learn, and came with a lot of transferrable experience. We would have loved to work with her and would have but there was someone else that could do the earlier shift that ended up being...

- Sara B.

Alia F.

5.0

Alia helped me when my husband was suffering Parkinsons & Dementia. She was an enormous help to me & she was kind and compassionate. She was also a valuable support for me as well, since his care was mentally as well as physically demanding. She is knowledgeable and very helpful, she would jump...

- Care member

Linda S.

5.0

My family hired Linda to care for our 87 year old father. She was with us for two years. Linda made an immediate connection with our father and family. She was proactive, responsive, caring, involved with hospice, notified us of any concerns, gentle and safe with bathing, cheerful and treated our...

- Kathy S.

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Average Rating4.0 / 5

Caregivers in University Place, WA are rated 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews of the 60 listed caregivers.