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Companion care in Higganum, CT

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Melissa B.


Deep River, CT

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

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Hello, and thanks for your time. I believe my story will intrigue you: On 5. 28. 05, I moved into my newly purchased condo and met my next-door neighbor, Howard; it happened to be his 77th birthday. Upon introduction, he said, "Ahhh, so you're the one who will be taking care of me in my old age." We both laughed, but it turned...
Melissa can also help with: Personal care, companionship, mobility assistance
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Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

Wound Care

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Noxolo M.


Middletown, CT

$17-22/hr2 yrs exp

Hi! I am Noxolo, I go by Noxy. I am positive & confident young lady have experience hospice life ending patients, dementia patients, companionship, bed bound patients. I have certificate Home health Aide, PCA. I am patient, caring, considerate, attentive and self motivated. I provide service with everyday tasks and personal...
Noxolo can also help with: Live-in home care, dementia, errands, meal prep, light cleaning, transportation & more
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

A CNA and PCT at Middlesex Health, I am compassionate. I'd describe my personality as kind, compassionate, understanding, and loving. I like caring for seniors because it gives me the opportunity to give them a helping hand in caring for themselves in a kind way. I'm looking for a job that suits my motherly, working and...
Patience can also help with: Companionship, mobility assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CNA

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Marybeth P.


Westbrook, CT

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Caring And Experienced Private RN

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have over 30 years of home care experience. I can accommodate all needs from companionship to accessing/de-accessing ports and medication administration.
Marybeth can also help with: Transportation, respite care, companionship, hospice services, dementia, specialized care & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

CPR

5.0
"marybeth review I hired Marybeth during possibly the most difficult and stressful time of my life. My mother was terminally ill and had been receiving in home aid during the days while I was at work. After an extremely rapid decline I found myself needing...

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Helina A.


Southington, CT

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

YOU'RE A GRANDMA OR GRANDPA NOT A CLIENT.

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My name is Helina. I've been a Caregiver for over 15yrs. I am Patience, Good Listener, Compassionate, Loving Caring And Honest. I love to cook, I am neat love being active. I was a live-in caregiver from June 2012 - May 2020. Then an Hourly from June 2020- Nov 2021. Then a Live-In from Feb 2022- Aug 2024. All Grandma's got tired...
Helina can also help with: Home modification, live-in home care, hospice services, dementia, respite care, personal care & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

Wound Care

5.0
"Helina is an exceptional caregiver. She treats my Dad (who is 92 and lives on his own) with respect and is very engaging. She is both an excellent companion as well as homemaker. Helina demonstrates genuine concern for my Dad's well being. Other caregivers we...

Kathy C.

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Doreen K.


Newington, CT

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Certified Dementia Specialist Caregiver

I am a Home Health Aide (HHA) with 16 years of caregiving experience and certification as a Dementia Specialist. My work with private employers and home-care agencies has provided me with expertise in: - Personal care assistance (bathing, dressing) - Meal preparation and feeding support - Monitoring vital signs (blood pressure,...
Doreen can also help with: Hospice services, live-in home care, dementia, personal care, respite care
5.0
"Doreen helped care for my elderly mother for several years. She was wonderful & I would highly recommend her."

Dave L.

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Augusta Y.


East Haven, CT

$30/hr10 yrs exp

I'm Certified Nursing Assistant At Great Plaza Nursing Home And Available For Companionship,etc...

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm certified nursing Assistant @Great Plaza nursing home and Rehabilitation center. I love my job and enjoy helping others. Hardworking, energetic and responsible nursing professionals. I'm very respectful to my patients and families. Provided personal hygiene care, bathing, and grooming. assist patients in walking, eating....
Augusta can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, companionship, meal prep, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Home Health Aide

CPR

5.0
"Augusta worked with our family for 2 plus years, she was and still is very dependable. My grandmother and her became very close over that period of time and now with grandma come she's still family to us. We can call on her whenever we need to and she's always...

Sheean S.

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Nilufar S.


Guilford, CT

$17-25/hr10 yrs exp

24/7 Live-in Senior Care Giver

20 years experience as a Live-in Caregiver for seniors. Specializing in providing care for clients with Parkinson's; Dementia; Alzheimer's and Mobility issues among other ailments. Care includes Medication administration; meal planning, preparing and serving; Companionship; Housekeeping including laundry; assist in bathing;...
Nilufar can also help with: Live-in home care
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

Wound Care

5.0
"Nilufar was a very caring and competent caregiver for my elderly aunt. She was gentle, responsible and very protective. Wonderful cook. Keeps a very clean home. Patient and thorough."

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Maria O.


West Hartford, CT

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Companion Compassion Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My heart goes to the senior that are lonely. Visit seniors at convalescent home for more than 20 years. Sometimes help them with their food while I was there. Visit other sick people from my community and put a smile on their face while they stay for care. Take care of parents at home. Took care of elderly that had dementia,...
Maria can also help with: Errands, companionship, meal prep, dementia, light cleaning, live-in home care & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Maria is hard working, dependable, honest and caring. My family was very lucky to find her as a care giver and house cleaner for my mom. I highly recommend her. "

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Luisa B.


Clinton, CT

$30/hr3 yrs exp

Bilingual Patient Care Companion

I have many years of experience. I am excellent in assisting with daily activities. I am friendly and easy going. I am CNA and BLS certified. I have been a companion for over 10 years and have been working as a CNA for 3+ years.
Luisa can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, hospice services, personal care, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"My husband and I found Luisa to be punctual, professional and capable. We definitely plan on hiring her, if she is available, in the future. We wish her great success!!! Elizabeth and Dick S"

Elizabeth S.

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Malgorzata M.


New Britain, CT

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

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4.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, My name is Gosia. I am experienced caregiver working in the field for over 20 years. My experience includes: - Working with elderly people with different kinds of health issues including: Dementia, Alzheimer, Parkinson, Multiple Sclerosis, Stroke, Cardiovascular diseases and Physical disabilities - Working with elderly...
Malgorzata can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, personal care, meal prep, errands
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Maria K.


Southington, CT

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Hardworking And Compassionate Homecare Provider

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Strong medical background with ICU experience as a Nursing Technician/ Nursing Assistant, 20+ years of homecare experience specialized in memory care and dementia patients as well as Parkinson's Disease and end of life care/ hospice care. I have excellent references and great reputation as a caregiver , companion, cook and...
Maria can also help with: Meal prep, errands, companionship, hospice services, light cleaning, dementia & more
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Maria was a dream come true. An absolute gem of a person. Very kind and patient. Friendly and professional. We enjoyed her company. She was amazing with my mother in law."

Steven J.

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Nero C.


Newington, CT

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Companion/ AIDE

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a dedicated and compassionate elder care professional with 15 years of experience in providing comprehensive care to both male and female clients. My goal is to ensure the comfort and well-being of the elderly, who I believe are the backbone of our society and deserve the utmost respect and care. Experience and...
Nero can also help with: Live-in home care, personal care, home modification, dementia
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Very knowledgeable and caring. Always treated my father with compassion and respect"

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Melissa F.


Meriden, CT

$22-28/hr10 yrs exp

I am a medical assistant graduate looking to privately take care of children or adults with any disabilities who need one on one care. I am a great companion willing to give the same care I would want my family members to receive. I can work flexible hours Monday Wednesday Friday until 5 p.m. with some flexibility if needed
Melissa can also help with: Transportation, mobility assistance, personal care, dementia
Skills:

CPR

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Melissa is a very caring in touch with the need of others and very committed to her work . She would be a great asset to your team ."

Angie D.

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Courtney N.


Glastonbury, CT

$25/hr9 yrs exp

Dementia/Memory Care And Companion

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Friendly, energetic and conscientious caregiver with nine years experience in dementia and elder care (long term with three families) Assists with day to day care and activities to provide a pleasant and safe environment. Offering assistance with personal activities, meal prep, light housekeeping, transportation and medication...
Courtney can also help with: Errands, respite care, transportation, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia & more
5.0
"Courtney has been helping care for our 88 yr old mom . She helps with daily bathing / dressing , meal prep , light house hold chores. She is kind , professional , caring and has a lot of experience working with elderly . My mom really enjoys Courtney's help and...

Veronica G.

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Emina K.


Wethersfield, CT

$25-35/hr5 yrs exp

Ready To Care!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Very caring person looking for work as a senior caregiver. I am an experienced companion/homemaker for 5 years. I am seeking part to full-time employment. I am very compassionate, caring, and dependable. The services I provide are: caregiving, homemaking, companion, grocery shopping, travel to appointments. I have excellent...
Emina can also help with: Companionship, errands, mobility assistance, meal prep, dementia, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Emina was absolutely amazing while taking care of my mom. She kept her company, helped pick up groceries, and cleaned the house. Her positive attitude brought much joy and I would recommend her to anyone looking for a care giver!"

Jim B.

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Jacqueline M.


East Hartford, CT

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

CNA and CPR certified, First aid trained 20 years working in a hospital on intermediate care fl Years of experience working in nursing homes, assisted living, as a home health aide, companion/caregiver Hospice care aide Memory care aide I have been helping/taking care of seniors/elderly for over 20 years in their homes and...
Jacqueline can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, companionship, hospice services, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

CNA

5.0
"she is friendly, caring, professional, skilled and reliable"

Kurt D.

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Penny L.


Branford, CT

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver Available

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have been a CNA/HHA/senior care companion since 2001. I have taken care of clients with all kinds of disabilities. I do all the tasks of daily living or to the needs of each client such as bathing, dressing, feeding, transfers, and dispensing medication toileting light cooking laundry shopping Dr appts. Whatever needs to be...
Penny can also help with: Respite care, home modification, personal care, dementia, hospice services, live-in home care & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

5.0
"I was fortunate and blessed to have Penny came into my life. Penny has been my healthcare aide for 7+years and still going strong. Penny is very knowledgeable, compassionate and caring. She is very dependable, punctual. I had to have a aide for past 12 years and...

Suzanne C.

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Phidoes B.


New Britain, CT

$25-40/hr8 yrs exp

I Am A Sweet Caregiver With 5years Experience!

Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood

I do personal care, Daytime, overnights shifts, live in, companion care , light house Keeping, hospice care, Supervising. I assist with bathing, feeding, errands, I love to make meals with my clients and help my client stay active. I help my clients to stay as much independent. I have a valid drivers license and my own car to...
Phidoes can also help with: Light cleaning, home modification, companionship, dementia, hospice services, errands & more
Skills:

CPR

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Phidoes did a great job for my late Mum. She’s now a favorite family friend. The important thing is Mum enjoyed your love and care you rendered. Thank you Phidoes."

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Kennisa C.


Hamden, CT

$17-26/hr8 yrs exp

Private Duty Caregiver

Hi, my name is Kennisa, and most of my clients call me Kay! As a Professional Caregiver, with four years of experience, I am on a mission to ease the burdens of daily activities for seniors that are still mentally and physically fit to be at home. I offer : * Bathing/ Dressing * Light house cleaning * Laundry * Grocery...
Kennisa can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, meal prep, hospice services, personal care, companionship & more
Skills:

CPR

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Kennisa was my father's caregiver for 3 years prior to his death in 2020. She became a member of our family. She was able to connect with my father and he trusted and loved her as if she was one of his children. My father was not always the easiest to care for. He...

Elise B.

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Recent companion care reviews in Higganum, CT

Marybeth P.

5.0

marybeth review I hired Marybeth during possibly the most difficult and stressful time of my life. My mother was terminally ill and had been receiving in home aid during the days while I was at work. After an extremely rapid decline I found myself needing twenty-four hour care within the next...

- Care member

Helina A.

5.0

First, Helina is very personable. She is responsible, diligent and trustworthy. She focused on my mother's well-being at the end of her life, and she forged a great relationship with her. While Helina is caring, she is also good at standing her ground in a professional manner when dealing with...

- Care member

Doreen K.

5.0

Doreen helped care for my elderly mother for several years. She was wonderful & I would highly recommend her.

- Dave L.

Augusta Y.

5.0

Augusta is an excellent caregiver. She is dependable/reliable, trustworthy and respectful. She pays attention to detail and is mindful of her patients various healthcare needs. I would 100% recommend her to the next patient.

- Care member

Nilufar S.

5.0

Nilufar was a very caring and competent caregiver for my elderly aunt. She was gentle, responsible and very protective. Wonderful cook. Keeps a very clean home. Patient and thorough.

- Care member

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