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Leonisa B.


Columbia, MD

$25/hr5 yrs exp

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, I am seeking a position as a caregiver/companion. After raising 3 boys, I am back in the job market. I spent a year caring for my late husband who battled leukemia. Scheduling medications, administering and cleaning catheters as well as taking care of any needs during that time. This past year I worked as a caregiver for...
Leonisa can also help with: Errands, meal prep, home modification, dementia, light cleaning, companionship & more
5.0
"Leonisa is reliable and trustworthy. She has good work ethics and you can count on her."

Pam T.

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Catherine M.


Gaithersburg, MD

$30-40/hr10 yrs exp

Care Companion, CNA, CMT, Transport

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

As a Montgomery County, MD native and having lived here all of my life, I am comfortable with the area and it's wonderful geography and history. For years I was a working professional in the financial, commercial real estate, and health care industries. However, over the past 10 years, I have worked as a private duty Companion...
Catherine can also help with: Transportation, meal prep, companionship, errands, respite care, dementia & more
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Cathy is very reliable, punctual, and friendly. I hired Cathy to help care for my 80 year old mom and take her on weekly appointments and errands. My mother can be difficult yet Cathy is always so calm and helps her. My mother has found a new BFF and that is so...

Kathy K.

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Kate S.


Leesburg, VA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver Available

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am a seasoned caregiver professional with a passion to make a difference in a person's life by providing loving care and companionship in a secure and safe environment. I will provide sterling references from the families of clients that I have cared for over the years. I take pride in knowing that I have enriched the lives of...
Kate can also help with: Respite care, visiting physician, hospice services, personal care, dementia
5.0
"Kate visits my mom, who suffers from Alzheimer's, in a nursing facility 2 evenings a week. She assists mom with dinner and keeps her company until bedtime. I watched Kate the first few nights she visited with Mom and she seemed genuinely pleased to be with Mom. She...

Sue C.

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Jeanne M.


Sykesville, MD

$30/hr1 yrs exp

Caring Companion

My name is Jeanne! I am a wife, a mother of two amazing kids and I have just retired from teaching after 35 years. Although my professional experience revolves around teaching, I've always had an interest in helping older people, probably stemming from caring for my own mother as she lived with dementia. I remember wishing that...
Jeanne can also help with: Errands, personal care, dementia, meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"Jeanne has helped me this past week as a respite caregiver. She has been wonderful. She has a great deal of experience caring for seniors and it shows. She is professional, honest, has integrity, is compassionate, safety conscious, has a great sense of humor,...

Susan B.

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Diane L.


Sykesville, MD

$38/hr10 yrs exp

Caring, Compassionate, Ethical RN With Dementia Experience

From Nov. 22, 2023- May 1, 2024 I will reside in Sykesville, Maryland. I am house and dog sitting for a military friend who is deployed. I am a retired RN with a masters degree looking for part- time work, I'd describe my personality as compassionate, dependable and trustworthy. I like caring for seniors because I am respectful...
Diane can also help with: Hospice services, errands, light cleaning, meal prep, companionship, dementia & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Diane is more than a skilled nurse - she become a trusted member of our care team and family during the difficult journey of caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's Disease. I appreciated the thoughtful and loving way she cared for my mother and the ease with which...

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Lowelyn B.


Gaithersburg, MD

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I care for people as if they were my own family and how I'd want them treated. I'm very passionate about senior care, kind, caring, calm and very patient and empathetic. I'm able to provide both physical and emotional support to clients, help with meal preparation, medication reminders, bathing and dressing, bathroom assistance,...
Lowelyn can also help with: Errands, companionship, personal care, meal prep, mobility assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CNA

CPR

5.0
"We hired Lowelyn one month ago to care for my elderly mother. Lowelyn has been extremely helpful and great company for my mother. She gets a lot done during her six-hour shift, and we hope she will continue to work for us."

Doris H.

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Debra L.


Columbia, MD

$17-27/hr10 yrs exp

Dietitian/Food Service Management Fun Sitter And Smile Creatot

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have 10 Plus years experience with seniors. Cooking meals according to dietary requirements. Perform Daily grooming including bathing , dressing , toileting needs. Light housekeeping as needed . Companionship I love spending time with seniors and supporting their daily needs. Shopping and run errands.
Debra can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, personal care, errands, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Debra was a nighttime caregiver for my father recovering from a stroke. She had previous experience working with brain injury survivors and was very kind and patient with my dad. He enjoyed conversations with her and she took great care of him. She has great energy...

Gaby C.

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Iris K.


Frederick, MD

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I provide care for a variety of care giving needs. Whether it's for extra assistance after a stay in the hospital, an aging parent who needs extra help or companionship to remain in their home or as a respite for the family member who cares for an ailing loved one. * Private Residence * An Independent Senior Living Community...
Iris can also help with: Light cleaning, hospice services, meal prep, dementia, home modification, companionship & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Iris took the most amazing care of my mom. She was truly amazing and my mom enjoyed her so much as well. I would trust and refer Iris anytime."

Laney S.

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Deborah G.


Silver Spring, MD

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Home Health Care Provider/companion/full Or Pt-time/assist With Activities Of Daily Living

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I have been working as a home health aide for 16 years.. . I'm caring, patient, compassionate and innovative. I have a certificate in CPR/First AID. I did take GNA training in the past. Can provide references as needed. Am willing to take a background check. I am punctual, dependable and reliable.
Deborah can also help with: Personal care, dementia
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Deborah is a gem. She cared for my Aunt with Dementia for about a year and made such a positive difference in our lives. She is compassionate, caring and a fantastic communicator. Deborah is amazing. "

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Rejoice B.


Germantown, MD

$15-20/hr2 yrs exp

Full Time And Part Time Care Giver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have great experience with senior care and I am a good companion. I am a very kind and respectful lady. I do light house cleaning as well as cook for the seniors. I make sure they are well taken of.
Rejoice can also help with: Errands, live-in home care, visiting physician, light cleaning, meal prep
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Lucinda H.


Germantown, MD

$18-21/hr8 yrs exp

Kind hearted

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a CNA and a final year medical student that has experience with both Kids and the elderly. I have also taken care of the mentally disabled in a group home. I have worked as an assistant living personnel. And I currently work with private clients and also in the hospital as a CNA on PRN basis. I will say that my biggest...
Lucinda can also help with: Home modification, light cleaning, dementia, errands, hospice services, companionship & more
5.0
"Lucinda is amazing and my three children (13, 12 and 8) love and adore her. She stayed at our house and watched our kids whiles my husband and I went to England and Greece. She walked them to school and also took the boys to their practice. I would hire her over...

Rose A.

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Angel S.


Sykesville, MD

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Elder Care With Dignity And Respect

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have had more then 20+ years experience with elder care. Companion care, hands on care, respite and hospice care. I also have experience with dementia/Alzheimer's. I love my clients and have the utmost respect and care for them. I look forward to working with you and your family because I believe if we are all on the same page...
Angel can also help with: Dementia, companionship, errands, light cleaning, hospice services, meal prep & more
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Angel has been caring for my father for some time. During that time I've found Angel to be genuine, caring and always places the needs of my Dad first. She is always up beat, friendly and finds loving ways to bring out the most in my Dad. It is clear to me she...

Pam C.

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Tommi W.


Spencerville, MD

$25-35/hr3 yrs exp

Elite Companion & Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

* Dedicated & Compassionate Provider * Dementia Communication Strategist * Anxiety Reduction * Social Interaction * Cognitive Support * Reading/Games & Activities * Bathing & Personal Hygiene * Dressing Assistance * Meal & Feeding Support * Wheelchair Transfer * Patient Communication * Active Listener * AED, CPR and First Aid...
Tommi can also help with: Personal care, errands, respite care, dementia, meal prep, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Tommi is very warm and friendly and has quickly become part of the family. She's creative with ideas to help "exercise" my Mom and is always willing to try whatever requests we throw at her with her iconic smile. She is a gem!"

Diane P.

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Sonia C.


Silver Spring, MD

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver/Companion

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Compassionate Caregiver/Companion/Advocate providing reliable/responsive care enabling Client to age in place. A forward thinker, adaptive and certified in CPR/AED/First Aid. Experienced in assisting elderly Clients with Alzheimer, Dementia, Parkinson's, COPD and other mild deficiencies. Assist with personal care/dressing,...
Sonia can also help with: Personal care, dementia
Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Sonia is very attentive and caring. She was a caregiver to my father during his recovery from a serious hospitalization. She was confident in her abilities and actually educated us on what to look for and be aware of when caring for our elderly parent. She was...

Myntoleah M.

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Adelaide A.


Gaithersburg, MD

$22-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

13 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN CARE-GIVING I am very reliable, patient, energetic trustworthy person and above all I'm compassionate , For 13 years I have worked as a caregiver. This is because I love caring for seniors as my own. As a good caregiver, the safety and happiness of my client is my first priority. I always have to make sure...
Adelaide can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, companionship, live-in home care, hospice services, dementia & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

CPR

5.0
"We enjoyed the time we spent with Adelaide. She is very knowledgeable and her dedication towards her work is beyond measurable. I highly recommend her ."

IKE P.

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Afolabi B.


Silver Spring, MD

$20/hr10 yrs exp

I've Being Working As A Full And Part-Time Caregiver

Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood

I love working as caregiver because I love helping elderly people. I am a compassionate caregiver , loving and caring caregiver., reliable and flexible. own transportation, CPR , First Aid and PPD, Experienced in companionship and personal care also fully vaccinated and COVID-19 TEST every week
Afolabi can also help with: Errands, dementia, light cleaning, hospice services, live-in home care, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

CNA

5.0
"We were fortunate to be able to hire Afolabi to care for my mother. She was always punctual, caring, and compassionate. She regularly walked with her outside, did laundry, and made sure the house was clean enough. I will recommend Afolabi for similar jobs without...

Udayan G.

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Clare G.


Libertytown, MD

$25/hr8 yrs exp

Personal Care Aid

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been a professional companion/care giver for elderly/senior clients for 8 years. I work with many Alzheimer's/dementia patients. I love to laugh and share stories and experiences with others. I am an excellent cook and housekeeper. I can help with personal hygiene. I enjoy classical music and love to read, especially cozy...
Clare can also help with: Meal prep, errands, light cleaning, dementia, mobility assistance, companionship & more
5.0
"Clare is a kind and caring person. She drove to the location to meet my father, she was always responding to messages quickly, and she genuinely wanted to help. I would recommend her 100% to anyone looking for senior care."

Melissa B.

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Damalie W.


Silver Spring, MD

$12-15/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time, Live-In Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

A passionate certified nursing assistant with 15 years of experience equipped with a broad range of skills such as; direct patient care (feeding, bathing, grooming, and toileting needs) while promoting the physical and personal independence of my clients, administering prescribed oral medications under the written direction of...
Damalie can also help with: Hospice services, personal care, live-in home care, dementia
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"I proudly recommend Damalie, a truly dependable, compassionate, hardworking, and skilled caregiver. Any family will be fortunate to have her as a caregiver."

Christine B.

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Kellie L.


Woodsboro, MD

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Caregiver

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am passionate caregiver with more than 20 years of experience in providing care for disabled patients, seniors with Alzheimer's and Dementia and special needs children. My passion is providing care to those who can no longer care for themselves. I am accustomed to working in a high-pressure environment where attention to...
Kellie can also help with: Respite care, live-in home care, personal care, dementia, home modification, hospice services & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

5.0
"When my sisters and I suddenly found ourselves providing 24/7 care for our parents, we desperately needed a care giver to help with managing their care during the week so that we could balance caring for them with working and caring for our own families 3 hours...

Shannon H.

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Brenda R.


Frederick, MD

$19/hr7 yrs exp

Experienced Female Cares For Elderly Clients

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 7 years of experience offering Companion service for elderly individuals through a private care-giving . I retired from Hospital after 32 years. I have prior EMT certification and current CPR certification. I am a non-smoker. Individual services that I have provided include meal preparation, bathing/dressing, medication...
Brenda can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, errands, dementia, personal care
5.0
"Brenda is a wonderful caregiver. She's been a great help and has an excellent skill-set. She is very reliable and can count on her help and support. Would hire her again."

Julian D.

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Recent companion care reviews in Damascus, MD

Leonisa B.

5.0

Leonisa is reliable and trustworthy. She has good work ethics and you can count on her.

- Pam T.

Catherine M.

5.0

Catherine was absolutely amazing! I highly recommend her! She accompanied me to a surgery I was having and made me feel so comfortable. She has a great personality, and is very warm and good spirited. Would higher her 1000x over if I could!

- Nellie T.

Kate S.

5.0

Kate visits my mom, who suffers from Alzheimer's, in a nursing facility 2 evenings a week. She assists mom with dinner and keeps her company until bedtime. I watched Kate the first few nights she visited with Mom and she seemed genuinely pleased to be with Mom. She engaged Mom, was affectionate and...

- Sue C.

Jeanne M.

5.0

Jeanne has helped me this past week as a respite caregiver. She has been wonderful. She has a great deal of experience caring for seniors and it shows. She is professional, honest, has integrity, is compassionate, safety conscious, has a great sense of humor, and is extremely easy to get along...

- Susan B.

Diane L.

5.0

Diane is more than a skilled nurse - she become a trusted member of our care team and family during the difficult journey of caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's Disease. I appreciated the thoughtful and loving way she cared for my mother and the ease with which she supported my family. Diane was...

- Care member

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