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Kameron A.


Gorham, ME

$22/hr3 yrs exp

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Hi! My name is Kam, and I am a reliable, competent, and patient person. I graduated from the University of Southern Maine and studied Health Sciences with coursework in gerontology. I am currently enrolled at USM in the Occupational Therapy Doctorate program and have experience with transfers, ADL assistance, and a plethora of...
Kameron can also help with: Dementia, errands, meal prep
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

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Alexis W.


Portland, ME

$30-45/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver With OT Degree

5.0

(2)

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: Dementia, companionship, errands, hospice services, home modification, meal prep & 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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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: Meal prep, errands, personal care, hospice services, light cleaning, dementia & more
Skills:

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

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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Kira L.


South Portland, ME

$25-40/hr6 yrs exp

4.0

(2)

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, dementia, respite care, meal prep, hospice services, errands & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

5.0
"Kira has a gift for working w/challenging clients. She brings lightness, a sense of humor and fun. At the same time, she's brilliant and on top of everything medically. Kira truly loves what she does and cares deeply for her people! My granmother(a tough...

Rachel S.

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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: Personal care, dementia, companionship, meal prep, errands, respite care & more
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Kim has been an extraordinary help to our family. She is thoughtful, kind, and works hard to keep the family in good order. We were lucky to have her support my dad. Anyone who hires her will be fortunate. She is quite special."

Anna C.

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Lisa F.


Scarborough, ME

$20-28/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver For All Ages

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: Respite care, dementia, hospice services, visiting nurse, 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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Micah S.


South Portland, ME

$25/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: Light cleaning, dementia, errands, companionship, meal prep, hospice services & more
I'd describe my personality as funny, friendly and caring. I started caring for seniors . In my spare time, I like to hunt down gorgeous antiques , play board games with , walk local trails with my two small dogs. My skills include caring companionship, , meal prep, laundry services, helping with errands and light...
Erika can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, transportation, meal prep
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Kristin J.


Portland, ME

$25-40/hr6 yrs exp

Experienced Help For Seniors!

My experience with providing in-home care was the 6 years of care I gave to my mom when she lived in an in-law apartment in my home. I was in charge of her medication management, helping with mobility, cleaning, cooking, driving to appointments and errands, going on drives or walks and general companionship. I left my full-time...
Kristin can also help with: Mobility assistance, meal prep, errands, personal care, light cleaning, companionship & more
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Grace G.


Scarborough, ME

$30-45/hr2 yrs exp

Companion & Death Doula

Hello, my name is Grace. I am an experienced companion and death doula. I can meet you where you are, supporting you or your loved one with compassion and care.
Grace can also help with: Errands, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep, respite care
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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: Meal prep, respite care, personal care, dementia, light cleaning, errands & more
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Kim S.


Saco, ME

$24-25/hr10 yrs exp

Compassionate Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

PSS certified- Maine- June 2022 I am a home provider (over 2 years) through Living Innovations and the State. Assist client with daily living. Regular background checks, home visits, car insurance, training, that needs to stay current and acceptable to my client. I enjoy working with seniors. I was a 1:1 caregiver through...
Kim can also help with: Meal prep, errands, companionship, mobility assistance, dementia, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

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Elizabeth B.


Saco, ME

$24-30/hr10 yrs exp

Care Companion

I graduated with a bachelors in psychology with all of my internships focused on Alzheimer's and dementia where I worked in a day program mainly geared towards clients with Alzheimer's and dementia. I went on to work with a home care agency providing; companionship, home making and some medical attention. With the home care...
Elizabeth can also help with: Meal prep, companionship, light cleaning, dementia, hospice services, errands & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

Medical Equipment Experience

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Maisie P.


Scarborough, ME

$30-35/hr1 yrs exp

Joyful Hearts Care

Hello! I'm Maisie, a dedicated caregiver with a heart for serving elders and those in need. With years of experience as a case manager, I'm here to help you or your loved one navigate life's daily tasks and unique challenges. Whether it's coordinating appointments, providing companionship, assisting with errands, or offering...
Maisie can also help with: Transportation, errands, personal care, companionship, light cleaning, meal prep & 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: Dementia, mobility assistance, errands, light cleaning, companionship, meal prep & more
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Dezi L.


Buxton, ME

$27-32/hr

Caregivier

Working on/ with care. com families and individuals for many years now. Have had a career outside of caregiving but always find my way back. Caring for others is my true passion. I've done one on one situations as well as group. Errands, appointment reminders, companionship relationships.
Dezi can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, transportation, meal prep
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Kiely C.


Standish, ME

$20-21/hr1 yrs exp

Senior Caregiver And Companion

I have a passion for the well-being of seniors and a desire to form meaningful relationships. Some key skills that I offer are: - empathy/ compassion - patience - communication/ observation - problem-solving abilities - physical health - time management - always open to learn from others - reliability and trustworthiness...
Kiely can also help with: Transportation, home modification, errands, light cleaning, dementia, live-in home care & more
Skills:

CPR

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Grace G.


Scarborough, ME

$28-40/hr1 yrs exp

Compassionate, Gentle Companion

From years volunteering my time to individuals with dementia to taking care of my own family members with health ailments, I have found a passion in helping others. Being a companion and a caregiver comes with an array of responsibilities but the most important ones are compassion, patience, and kindness. I love helping the...
Grace can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, errands, meal prep, personal care, companionship & more
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Rebecca T.


Portland, ME

$35-50/hr1 yrs exp

Second Career

Hi! My name is Rebecca, I am a retired Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 25 years of experience. In my retirement, I have found a love of the role of companion and support to the older populations and hope to find a family in need of this kind of support! I can help with transportation services, meal preparation, light...
Rebecca can also help with: Errands, meal prep, light cleaning
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Rebecca R.


Portland, ME

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

I am a culinary expert. Have owned my own cooking school-catering and restaurant business in Portland Mane. In 2008, I began working as a care companion and cooking for seniors. I did Dememtia and Alzheimer's training.
Rebecca can also help with: Light cleaning, hospice services, dementia, companionship, meal prep, errands & more

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Recent companion care reviews in Gorham, ME

Alexis W.

5.0

Our family worked with Alexis for almost a year, to help my mother-in-law. She came highly recommended and lived up to the hype. Alexis is: extremely reliable and trustworthy; knows how to build strong rapport; has great expertise in the health care system to help navigate medical issues as they...

- Care member

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.

Kira L.

5.0

Kira has a gift for working w/challenging clients. She brings lightness, a sense of humor and fun. At the same time, she's brilliant and on top of everything medically. Kira truly loves what she does and cares deeply for her people! My granmother(a tough customer:) is telling Kira she loves her....

- Rachel S.

Kim O.

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.

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.

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