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Companion care in Gorham, ME

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Rebecca T.


Portland, ME

$35-50/hr1 yrs exp

Second Career

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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: Light cleaning, errands, meal prep
Companion care looking to expand my network. I love working with people and am willing to learn many new things!
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Carrie S.


Buxton, ME

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Care Giver And Companion

I have worked with the elderly in many situations. I worked in senior care from 2006 to 2008 and found this position extremely enjoyable and rewarding, working with elderly in and around my community, helping them with meals and companionship and also supervision in terms of safety or falls, etc. I work now at a Behavioral...
Carrie can also help with: Transportation, personal care, errands, meal prep
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Sara B.


Portland, ME

$16/hr

Part-time Caregiver/Companion Care

Looking to provide seniors in the area with assistance and companion care for their activities of daily living. I have experience caring for my grandmother with dementia and a desire to make the lives of seniors more connected and social!
Sara can also help with: Dementia, respite care
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Donna R.


Scarborough, ME

$20-25/hr5 yrs exp

Retired Geriatric Social Worker with 25 years experience in the health care field and 5 years of in home care for seniors. I enjoy providing support and companionship to include light housekeeping, assistance with meals, med management and errands/appointments. Looking for part time hours. Rate is $25/hour.
Donna can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, transportation, errands
Skills:

CPR

My previous employment was working with seniors in the capacity of a Registered Nurse. I enjoy working with seniors and have experience with working with individuals with Alzheimer and Dementia. I am happy to meet companionship needs as well. I understand the various needs of seniors from housework, doctor appointments, running...
Erin can also help with: Companionship, meal prep, personal care, light cleaning, dementia, live-in home care & more
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Lily G.


Windham, ME

$20-30/hr4 yrs exp

Senior Companion

I am deeply motivated to work within senior companionship as I believe in the importance of providing compassionate care and fostering meaningful connections during the later stages of life. Throughout my experiences, working in a retirement community, providing case management to older adults and interning at the emergency...
Lily can also help with: Dementia, transportation, meal prep, light cleaning, errands
Skills:

CPR

I enjoy working with Senior Citizens. I strive to make them feel secure and well cared for. Senior citizens so often feel lonely and depressed, I get it, I'm a widow and I know how difficult it can be. So often, it doesn't take much to make their day. I enjoy music, cooking, and the company of other people who are trying to make...
Mary Jane can also help with: Errands, meal prep, light cleaning, hospice services, dementia
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Jewel P.


Falmouth, ME

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Personal Care Giver Provides Companionship, Meal Prep, Transportation, Personal Care, Housekeeping,

5.0

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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 has extensive experience in care-giving and end of life situations. She is an exceptional listener, offering tempered and insightful feedback and support. We are confident that any family that is fortunate enough to have Jewel help them with care-giving will...

Paul D.

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Andrea B.


Old Orchard Beach, ME

$23-30/hr3 yrs exp

Passionate Senior Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have always gravitated towards seniors, thanks to my close relationship with my nana and papa. I have experience caring for clients with dementia, Parkinson's disease, diabetes, and mobility troubles. Both privately and with an agency, I assisted these clients with ADLs, provided companionship and transportation, and gave...
Andrea can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, light cleaning, errands, mobility assistance, companionship & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Andrea has been working with my elderly mother for the past six months and has been a wonderful caregiver. She's consistent, dependable, flexible, caring and easy going. We're lucky to have her!"

Ayumi H.

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Kathleen S.


North Waterboro, ME

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hello, My name is Kathleen. I have worked both for nursing facilities and in private settings. I am very comfortable working for families who strive to keep their loved ones at home verses the alternative. I can do errands, shopping, companionship, I love to walk with and read with people. I am comfortable with and love dogs...
Kathleen can also help with: Dementia, personal care
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Kathleen is a caring and loving person. She always puts the wants and needs of her patients first. She's everything you would ever want and more for your loved one."

Peg L.

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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: Live-in home care, personal care, dementia
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"My Father who had mobility issues lived in assisted living and began to require more help than the staff could provide. We hired Jo to come in five mornings a week to help Dad begin his day. She came highly recommended from the staff of the facility. Jo impressed...

Michael C.

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Madeline W.


Portland, ME

$25-40/hr3 yrs exp

A Pair That Cares

Hi, my name is Maddie, I'm 32 and love my job of in home cargiving. I am a current nursing student at Southern Maine Community College, and I am also a certified personal support specialist through the state of Maine. I worked for an agency before working privately. I can provide companionship, medication reminders,...
Madeline can also help with: Respite care, meal prep, transportation, light cleaning, errands, dementia & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Anne Q.


Biddeford, ME

$20-25/hr4 yrs exp

Companion/caregiver

I am an OT by trade with 4 years of experience in various setting working with older adults. I also had the privilege and pleasure of helping care for my grandparents as they aged. I am looking for a low stress and rewarding secondary job helping people with their care needs and offering companionship. My ideal schedule would be...
Anne can also help with: Light cleaning, transportation, respite care
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Deborah T.


Alfred, ME

$18-35/hr10 yrs exp

Retired Registered Nurse

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Looking to be able to share one on one quality time, taking care of individual. Providing non-medical care. Companionship, meal prep, light housekeeping, personal care, and errands. I am a retired nurse of 20 years, and would enjoy having the time one on one.
Deborah can also help with: Errands, companionship, meal prep, live-in home care, dementia, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

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Olivia W.


Biddeford, ME

$30/hr5 yrs exp

Promising Future

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'd describe my personality as outgoing, corky, bubbly. I like caring for seniors because seniors have so much wisdom to give and stories to tell. They deserve not only to be cared for, but listened to. The companion part of my job is a huge reason I stay in this line of work. I'm looking for a job that allows me to utilize...
Olivia can also help with: Home modification, meal prep, light cleaning, respite care, dementia, errands & more
I am a care professional with over 15 years experience. Most of that care has been as a nanny, but I am compassionate and happy to help by offering house cleaning, meal prep, transportation, and companionship.
Emily can also help with: Transportation, meal prep, errands, light cleaning
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Maria P.


Portland, ME

$30/hr2 yrs exp

With God All Things Are Possible And A Little Kindness Goes A Long Way.

Taking care of people brings me joy not just seniors, people in general especially people who need help and can't fully take care of them self I'd describe my personality as kind, joyful and optimistic I like caring for seniors because, I love seeing the difference I make in they life giving them confidence reassurance I'm...
Maria can also help with: Home modification, meal prep, light cleaning, transportation
Skills:

CPR

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Amy B.


Biddeford, ME

$15-19/hr

Companion Caregiver

Hi! I'm a young professional looking to fill my weekends with something fun and fulfilling.
Amy can also help with: Errands, transportation, meal prep, light cleaning
I have done senior care jobs in the past. Most recently, I have been doing child care in my home. Before and while doing that I was doing 24 hr care for my father who had Alzheimer's disease and passed away at the age of 93 in 2010. Before caring solely for my father, I did part time jobs for elderly people. My duties included...
Donna can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, errands, companionship, personal care, light cleaning & more

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Recent companion care reviews in Gorham, ME

Jewel P.

5.0

Jewel has extensive experience in care-giving and end of life situations. She is an exceptional listener, offering tempered and insightful feedback and support. We are confident that any family that is fortunate enough to have Jewel help them with care-giving will be much the better for it. We...

- Paul D.

Andrea B.

5.0

Andrea has been working with my elderly mother for the past six months and has been a wonderful caregiver. She's consistent, dependable, flexible, caring and easy going. We're lucky to have her!

- Ayumi H.

Kathleen S.

5.0

Kathleen is a caring and loving person. She always puts the wants and needs of her patients first. She's everything you would ever want and more for your loved one.

- Peg L.

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.

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