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Companion care in Freeport, ME

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Evergreen J.


Freeport, ME

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Companion/caregiver

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Hello! I have worked (on and off) as a companion/caregiver for seniors for 20 years now. I am certified as a Direct Support Professional, Shared Living Provider, and am CPR/1st aid certified. In addition, I was trained as a CNA trained and have community case management experience. I am able to provide companionship, emotional...
Evergreen can also help with: Meal prep, respite care, errands, mobility assistance, home modification, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

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Laura R.


Freeport, ME

$40-45/hr10 yrs exp

Support Specialist & Behavioral Health Professional

I have 10 yrs of experience working with ALL ages, children to seniors. Experience: ambulation, Alzheimer's, ADL's, Doc appt's, transportation, errands, medications, walking, light fitness, encouragement, groceries, light cooking & lt household chores, companionship, socialization & more. (I have also worked with clients with...
Laura can also help with: Respite care, errands, transportation, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Dawn B.


Brunswick, ME

$40/hr10 yrs exp

Available For Companionship, Meal Prep, Housekeeping, Appointments Day, Evenings And Overnight

5.0

(5)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

After a lengthy career in marketing (a very fast-paced life) and caring for my father for 17 years (dementia) and my mother for her last 6 months (renal failure) I decided to take some time off. After about a year on sabbatical I accepted a couple of care positions from this site to see how I might do. What a wonderful...
Dawn can also help with: Hospice services, live-in home care, companionship, light cleaning, dementia, errands & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Dawn is amazing! She has worked with my family for a little over 4 years. Starting when my mother had mild dementia to today when my mother is now in an assisted living community and has progressed. On top of providing excellent care to my mother, she helped me...

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Erlinda S.


Cumberland Center, ME

$35/hr5 yrs exp

CNA, Medical Assistant, And Dementia Specialist

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I am Erlinda. I am a CNA, and Dementia Specialist. I have been doing private home care for over 5 yrs. Duties include bathing, dressing, prep meal, running errands, helping them to stay active, light housekeeping, and companionship. I will be happy to deliver quality care for your loved ones If you have any questions feel...
Erlinda can also help with: Meal prep, personal care, companionship, mobility assistance, dementia, hospice services & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

5.0
"Erlinda has worked with my in-laws in their memory care setting for 6+ months. She is kind, caring, engaging and skilled. The folks have enjoyed her energy and her interest in their care and quality of life. She has great communication skills, is respectful of...

Steve J.

Hello! My name is Bryannah! While I have no paid experience being a senior caregiver, I have lived with my grandparents close to my entire life. My memere passed in 2015 but I cared for her when she got sick and well before. I gave her mani/pedis, took her shopping, read to her, etc. My boyfriend and I live with my grandfather...
Bryannah can also help with: Transportation, errands, light cleaning, meal prep
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Ellen S.


Topsham, ME

$40/hr10 yrs exp

Compassionate, Reliable, Laughter Loving, Caregiver,

Owner of Hearthstone Homecare. I have more than 15 years of experience in the medical field. I approach caregiving from a whole person wellness perspective and believe people feel their best when all aspects of the person are well cared for. I have experience in dementia care, Geri-psych, rehabilitation, hospice care, and...
Ellen can also help with: Light cleaning, personal care, dementia, meal prep, errands, hospice services & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

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Audrey C.


Brunswick, ME

$18-25/hr

Companion Caregiver

I would describe myself as nurturing, gentle, and empathetic. My experience in companion caregiving for elders has largely been for friends and family, and I am just starting to look for paid opportunities to support our elders. One thing I am proud to say is that I am good at figuring things out. If there's anything that is...
Audrey can also help with: Meal prep, companionship, hospice services, light cleaning
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Jessica L.


Orrs Island, ME

$28/hr2 yrs exp

Personal Care Attendant Seeking Part-Time Position.

I would like to offer comfort, care and companionship to seniors. I have experience working in Senior Care facilities and more personal one-on-one care with people dealing with degenerative diseases like Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, aphasia, dysphasia, mobility issues and more. Besides providing care at home I also provide...
Jessica can also help with: Meal prep, respite care, companionship, mobility assistance, dementia, light cleaning & more
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Denise A.


Brunswick, ME

$30-45/hr5 yrs exp

Compassionate Teacher

I'm a licensed teacher with 5 years of companion care experience. I have excellent references and offer patience, kindness and compassion. I welcome the opportunity to talk about your family's needs.
Denise can also help with: Light cleaning, personal care, companionship, meal prep, dementia, errands & more
Skills:

CPR

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Kira L.


South Portland, ME

$25-40/hr6 yrs exp

3.8

(5)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there!! My name is Kira and I am a graduate from the University of Miami and currently a certified nursing assistant that provides health care, home care and companionship care. I absolutely love the work I do and would be so excited to help you or your loved one. Please contact me to learn more (I'm not good at putting my...
Kira can also help with: Light cleaning, respite care, dementia, meal prep, errands, hospice services & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Kira has it all. She is beyond brilliant. She loves her clients and it shows. Her job is not easy, and she does it with the best attitude and smile. She thinks of things and solutions before it could even occur to you. It's a little mind blowing. Her medical...

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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
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Jo is so respectful and hard working. We feel lucky to have found her. She is consistent in delivering a high work ethic and compassionate patient care. Any home would benefit from her caring nature."

Colleen M.

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Lisa D.


Westbrook, ME

$25-30/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: Light cleaning, personal care, dementia, meal prep, errands, hospice services & 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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Jan T.


Woolwich, ME

$28-35/hr5 yrs exp

Care Giver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I am a healthy, cheerful and patient mother of 3 adult children. After 20-plus years of teaching and working overseas in a cross-cultural setting, my husband and I have settled back into our home in Woolwich, Maine and I am looking for part-time work. I have enjoyed working with both young and old. Aside from my teaching...
Jan can also help with: Dementia, personal care, respite care
5.0
"Jan is a very reliable and attentive caregiver. She is a calming presence in the home. Jan is a compassionate and empathetic person who focuses on the needs of her client. She is always bright and cheerful and faces challenges with positive energy and a can do...

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Kim O.


Westbrook, ME

$30/hr10 yrs exp

I'm a retired healthcare professional with experience managing a busy household and caring for the elderly and infirm. I have been assisting and companion to the elderly since retirement to supplement my income and to have a sense of purpose. I am not one to sit around and I thoroughly enjoy the change of pace this type of work...
Kim can also help with: Meal prep, respite care, companionship, personal care, dementia, errands & more
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Excellent communication, reliable and prompt for getting to and from a medical procedure. So pleasant and kind, such a warm personality. Highly recommend. "

Julie H.

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Marytracey J.


New Gloucester, ME

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Hi! I Am A Very Reliable, Patient, And Creative Person Who Has Approximately 15 Years Of Experience

Hello my name is Marytracey. I work per diem as a registered respiratory therapist, and truly love to serve. My goal is to make life easy for you. I will take care of your prize possessions and treat them like my own. I am happy to run errands, shop, manage appointment , caretake or be a companion or watchful eye. I will care...
Marytracey can also help with: Dementia, personal care, respite care
5.0
"Mary is a very responsible happy person. She has a great sense of humor and has an enormous amount of compassion for everyone. She is empathetic to people's needs, was hands on with her own parents care. Mary is now a respiratory therapist , she is always helping...

Deborah W.

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Alexis W.


Portland, ME

$30-45/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver With OT Degree

I am an Occupational Therapist with 20+ years of experience primarily with older adult and geriatric population (very comfortable with dementia clients) in a multitude of settings including 10+ years of home care. I can provide assistance with personal care (bathing, dressing, grooming), carryover with home exercise programs,...
Alexis can also help with: Home modification, meal prep, companionship, hospice services, dementia, errands & more
Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"She is compassionate, dependable, patient, caring, HIGHLY knowledgeable in her field SHE CARED FOR MY HUSBAND FOR OVER TWO YEARS! We grew to love and appreciate her and her qualities! She became one of the family"

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Jennifer B.


Lewiston, ME

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Available For Companionship Housekeeping Home Health Aide Available Full Time

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have been a certified caregiver with over 25 years experience. I have a kind heart I've worked with seniors, helping them with the skills bathing dressing, laundry cooking meals cleaning and med management I'm extremely dependable never miss work many references available I treat my patients like family I'm willing to bring...
Jennifer can also help with: Meal prep, respite care, companionship, personal care, dementia, live-in home care & more
5.0
"Jennifer recently helped us with my 92-year old father who had entered hospice at home. She was fantastic--professional, experienced and supportive to everyone in our family but paid special attention to my father's needs. The two of them quickly established a nice...

Andrew M.

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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, hospice services, personal care
Skills:

Wound Care

5.0
"Jewel is an incredible caregiver. She worked for my father as a personal caregiver in 2019-2020. He was struggling with multiple medical issues and dementia. Jewel was like a gift for our family during a time we needed her most. She did overnights and day shifts in...

Julia R.

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Amanda D.


Lewiston, ME

$22/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Caregiver

I have over 20 years of experience working with seniors in a variety of settings. My favorite time spent with clients is one on one care, in their homes, helping a person stay as independent as they can be for as long as they can be. I am CPR/First Aid/AED certified and hold a State of Maine medical assistant certificate. I was...
Amanda can also help with: Meal prep, personal care, errands, mobility assistance, hospice services, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

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Pamela S.


South Portland, ME

$28/hr3 yrs exp

Caregiver With 3 Years Experience Working With Seniors And Passionate About Elder Care.

I am a dedicated caregiver who love to bring smiles to my companions faces I'd describe my personality as an caring a great listener/ communicator and very passionate I like caring for seniors because they have great wisdom awesome stories and a lifetimes of experiences to share. I'm looking for a job that brings a smile to...
Pamela can also help with: Meal prep, companionship, errands, light cleaning

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Recent companion care reviews in Freeport, ME

Dawn B.

5.0

Dawn is amazing! She has worked with my family for a little over 4 years. Starting when my mother had mild dementia to today when my mother is now in an assisted living community and has progressed. On top of providing excellent care to my mother, she helped me navigate some of the most difficult...

- Care member

Erlinda S.

5.0

Erlinda has worked with my in-laws in their memory care setting for 6+ months. She is kind, caring, engaging and skilled. The folks have enjoyed her energy and her interest in their care and quality of life. She has great communication skills, is respectful of clients and their needs and has a...

- Steve J.

Kira L.

5.0

I am an older man living alone and suffered an injury which required me to stay off my feet for several months. I hired Kira to provide assistance during that period. She was fantastic, genuinely cared about helping me heal, assisted me with everything I needed and her visits helped keep my spirits...

- Care member

Lai Jan W.

5.0

Jo is so respectful and hard working. We feel lucky to have found her. She is consistent in delivering a high work ethic and compassionate patient care. Any home would benefit from her caring nature.

- Colleen M.

Lisa D.

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 always went above and beyond...

- Shannon E.

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