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5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi,
Thank you for visiting my profile. I am a certified home health aide and have CPR certification. I am a very reliable, patient, and kind person. I have 6 children and seven grandchildren. I have tons of experience in taking care of people and most importantly, I love doing it. With me, your family members become part of my...
Susan can also help with: Errands, meal prep, light cleaning, hospice services, live-in home care, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Susan has been caring for my mom for several months, and we cannot imagine our lives without her. She is kind hearted, generous, caring, and patient. I would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone I know."
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have experience with various ages and medical issues, as well as plenty of experience with different types of medical equipment. I feel like I have done just about anything.
I started my experience in the healthcare field in 2005, where I began working with people with disabilities. There I had clients with varying...
Jacqueline can also help with: Errands, companionship, light cleaning, meal prep, personal care, dementia & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Didn't know what to expect after bringing mom home. Jacqueline has been an amazing addition to mom's care. Not sure how my family would be able to manage without her. Thank you Jacqueline for being there for mom!"
Rich J.
5.0
(1)
For the last three years I have been working in a senior home and I have really enjoyed it! I get really close to the people I take care for they are like family.
Michelle can also help with: Mobility assistance, companionship, meal prep, errands, light cleaning, dementia & more
5.0
"Michelle is a very honest person that cares about others. She is always on time and ready to work.She gets along great with other staff and family members. She takes the time that she needs to pay extra special attention to detail. She is a very kind hard working...
Amanda J.
Michele S.
Mishawaka, IN
$23-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Full Or Part-time Caregiver Looking For Work Prefer 8pm To 8am Monday Thru Thursday. Open To Days
5.0
(12)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Michele but prefer to go by Shelly. I have been caring for the elderly for over 15 years and it is my passion. I will treat your loved one with absolute respect & care for them as if they were my own family. This is not just a job to me. I do this because I truly love to help the elderly. I am not just their caregiver, I...
Michele can also help with: Hospice services, errands, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep, companionship & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Michele has been such a big help to my parents. My Mom was at her wits end trying to care for my Dad who can't walk or transfer and needs to be moved via lift. Shelly jumped right in and immediately started making a difference. After the first day, my mom said she...
Kimberly M.
Candace M.
Granger, IN
$14-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
Honest, Reliable, Kind, Loving Experienced Caregiver Available
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am 58 years young. I have had an in home licensed day care for a total of 17 years in the past. Seven years in Indiana and 10 years in Florida. My husband and I managed a cleaning and home watch service for 10 years in Florida with an average of 35-40 clients. After closing my day care I was a nanny for 1 child part time and...
Candace can also help with: Dementia, personal care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"I hired Candy to take care of my mom who is bed bound, on hospice and has dementia. She is kind and considerate and is a calming influence for my mom. She takes great care of her! Candy loves to bake and clean as well which is an added plus! I would hire her...
Chris C.
Patricia G.
South Bend, IN
$18-44/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi I'm a very positive and energetic mother grandmother and great-grandmother I've been doing caregiving for 30 years, And it's just something that I love doing I've taken care of my great grandson a lot because his mom my granddaughter was in the National Guard's he's my little handful he's 13 years old now very well-mannered....
Patricia can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, respite care, personal care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"I hired Pat to care for my 85 year old mother. The moment she stepped in, she cared for my mother as her own. She is extremely gentle and kind. Very very dependable and honest worker.. She not only took care of all of my mom's basic needs but would read to her,...
Asma A.
Heather W.
South Bend, IN
$22-28/hr • 10 yrs exp
3.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I enjoy taking care of the elderly I care for them like they are my family
I'd describe my personality as bubbly
I like caring for seniors because they enjoy spending time with people
I'm looking for a job that I can give back
I started caring for seniors when I was 16
In my spare time, I like to cook and spend time with...
Heather can also help with: Home modification, hospice services, companionship, dementia, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
Wound Care
5.0
"Heather worked with us for about fifteen months and she helped us care for a bed-bound family member. This was challenging care that involved twice-daily bed changes - and, for four months, house sitting shifts. Heather was dependable, communicative, and...
Care member
5.0
(1)
My name is Mandy, I have 9+ years experience working as a caregiver/housekeeper. Years of experience have taught me how important attention to detail is when working in this field. I am a self motivated individual, I take direction well, and am willing to adjust the way that I do things to ensure that my clients needs are met....
Mandy can also help with: Meal prep, personal care, errands, companionship, light cleaning, respite care & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"She did an amazing job! She cooked for me and did the dishes and cleaned the house. Also, gave me my showers and washed my hair. Took me to get groceries and to the bank and Doctors Office. She did the washing and scrubbed the kitchen and bathroom floors. Swept the...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 10 plus years of experience with senior's/elderly. I have much experience with private home care, assisted living care, and nursing home care. I can help with transportation services, errands/shopping, house keeping, cooking, meal prep, bathing, medications, filling medications weekly, anything that is needed to help with...
Stephanie can also help with: Meal prep, companionship, dementia, light cleaning, errands, hospice services & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Stephanie is an awesome caregiver! She is always on time, never calls off, is dependable, respectful, kind, and above all one of the best caregivers we have ever hired! My father loves her."
Kathy H.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have worked in a nursing home as a CNA for over a year. I have worked full and part time for a number of years as caregiver in home. I'm of a compassionate nature, don't mind a clean pet environment, enjoy working with dementia patients. I am willing to provide light cleaning service, companionship, personal care, .. ect. I'm...
Mary can also help with: Dementia, companionship, errands, mobility assistance, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Very kind person and professional"
Vetonia W.
5.0
(3)
I have 47 years experience in senior care. My focus is encouraging the senior to live a full rich life, assisting them to do the things they want to do safely and more easily. The last 40 years have been in one-on-one care primarily in the senior's home, but also accompanying them to doctors or hospital stays as well as travel...
Tracy can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, light cleaning, live-in home care, errands, meal prep & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Tracy is priceless!! She cared for my mom for many years, staying with her to the end. She got her interested in trying new things and helped her find ways she could continue to enjoy the things she loved. She helped her continue to get out of the house to see...
Nancy H.
Wanjiru W.
South Bend, IN
$20/hr • 3 yrs exp
I Love Working With Senior I Love Learning More From Them While On Companionship
5.0
(1)
I'd describe my personality ashonest, respect love
I like caring for seniors because cared for my own parents and they need to be loved for they can't manage themselvesi would like to do to them, as I would like to be done to me when I get old
I'm looking for a job caregiving
I started caring for seniors when13yer ago
In my...
Wanjiru can also help with: Live-in home care, light cleaning, dementia, hospice services, errands, companionship & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
5.0
"She is honest and hard working."
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have been in the medical field for 20+ years. I have taken care of patients with Alzheimer's and Dementia. I have been in the hospital office setting for 8 years. My mother has end stages of Alzheimer's/Dementia currently, so I understand the needs. I have a reference of the last home care client I had, if needed. I have had...
Pamela can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, dementia, hospice services, meal prep, errands & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
CPR
5.0
"Pam was hired to join a "team" caring for my elderly mother that was on hospice in her home. Pam was very knowledgeable in hand-on senior care. She took direction well and offered great suggestions as well. Pam was very caring and compassionate in her...
Clare A.
Rachel B.
New Paris, IN
$8-13/hr • 10 yrs exp
I am a Life Enrichment Director with past experience in caregiving. I have worked in all healthcare setting including home care and live in care. I have also worked in a nursing home for the past 6 years and am now seeking to get back in to home care. It is my duty to help those who need additional assistance to complete...
Rachel can also help with: Light cleaning, transportation, respite care, errands, meal prep, dementia & more
Hi,
I'm Tekela. Affectionately known as Tee. I have over 28 years of experience assisting clients with caregiving services. I have experience with children as well as seniors. I am certified in CPR and first aid. I am a certified Home Health Aide, and a Phlebotomist. I have my For Hire Endorsement to provide transportation for...
Tekela can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, light cleaning, errands, live-in home care, companionship & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
CPR
I have accumulated 3 years experience caring for loved ones. I cared for my mother for a year throughout her cancer . I also cared for my stepmother for 6 months during her bout with cancer. I recently cared for a elderly friend of mine that was suffering from leukemia and dementia. I brought him to live in my home and provided...
Amanda K can also help with: Transportation, light cleaning, errands, meal prep
I am a student nurse studying associate degree in nursing. I started loving caring for seniors when I was young, my grandfather was sick and he used to call me to help him get his medications even though he knew when and how to take them. He used to call me his nurse and now am fulfilling the dream and sadly he passed and never...
Norah can also help with: Live-in home care, dementia, light cleaning, companionship, errands, meal prep & more
Skills:
CNA
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
Hi! My name is Chey. I started my caregiver career because of my mom and grandma. I am looking to expand my career into home services. I am 23 and a full time student as well. I look forward to making other people happy with humor and my energetic personality. I am quite punctual and very charismatic!
Cheyanne can also help with: Live-in home care, dementia, hospice services, respite care, personal care
Skills:
CNA
Carrie A.
Bristol, IN
$18-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Caring and Reliable Caregiver for Your Family
Hi there! I'm Carrie, a 45-year-old mom from Indiana who's passionate about helping others. With 11 years of experience as a caregiver, I know how important it is to have someone you can trust to look after your loved ones. My goal is to bring comfort, kindness, and a little peace of...
Carrie can also help with: Companionship, meal prep, dementia, mobility assistance, errands, light cleaning & more
With 2 years of experience providing compassionate care and companionship, I'm confident in my ability to support clients' physical and emotional well-being.
My skills include:
- Personal care assistance (bathing, grooming, dressing)
Medication reminders and management
Meal preparation and nutrition support
Light...
Winnie can also help with: Light cleaning, hospice services, dementia, meal prep, respite care, live-in home care & more
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Recent caregiver reviews in Wakarusa, IN
Susan S.
5.0
Susan has been caring for my mom for several months, and we cannot imagine our lives without her. She is kind hearted, generous, caring, and patient. I would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone I know.
- Care member
Jacqueline M.
5.0
Didn't know what to expect after bringing mom home. Jacqueline has been an amazing addition to mom's care. Not sure how my family would be able to manage without her. Thank you Jacqueline for being there for mom!
- Rich J.
Michelle G.
5.0
Michelle is a very honest person that cares about others. She is always on time and ready to work.She gets along great with other staff and family members. She takes the time that she needs to pay extra special attention to detail. She is a very kind hard working lady and I enjoyed having her on my...
- Amanda J.
Michele S.
5.0
Michele has been such a big help to my parents. My Mom was at her wits end trying to care for my Dad who can't walk or transfer and needs to be moved via lift. Shelly jumped right in and immediately started making a difference. After the first day, my mom said she didn't know what she would have...
- Kimberly M.
Candace M.
5.0
I hired Candy to take care of my mom who is bed bound, on hospice and has dementia. She is kind and considerate and is a calming influence for my mom. She takes great care of her! Candy loves to bake and clean as well which is an added plus! I would hire her again in a minute!
- Chris C.
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FAQs for finding caregivers in Wakarusa, IN
What caregiver services can I find near me in Wakarusa, IN?
Most private senior caregiver services in Wakarusa, IN 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 Wakarusa.
How much does it cost to hire a caregiver in Wakarusa, IN in 2025?
The average rate for hiring a caregiver in Wakarusa, IN on Care.com as of March, 2025 is $10.00 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 Wakarusa, IN?
There are currently 1 caregivers in Wakarusa, IN on Care.com. You can filter and sort caregivers by distance from Wakarusa, IN 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 Wakarusa before making a hiring decision.
Are private caregivers near me in Wakarusa, IN background checked?
Yes, caregivers near you in Wakarusa, IN 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.