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Companion care in Orrs Island, ME

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Jessica L.


Orrs Island, ME

$28/hr2 yrs exp

Personal Care Attendant Seeking Part-Time Position.

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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: Light cleaning, meal prep, companionship, mobility assistance, respite care, dementia & more
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Dawn B.


Brunswick, ME

$38-50/hr10 yrs exp

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

5.0

(3)

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, dementia, personal care, live-in home care, respite care
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Dawn is a truly caring person. She goes above and beyond. She has a large network to call on if other disciplines are needed. "

Pat D.

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Connie M.


Brunswick, ME

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Loving Experienced Senior Caregiver

I have 10+ years experience caring for elderly clients in their homes. Some have returned from surgery and need extra help while recovering, some need assistance while their regular caregivers or family members are at work or away on vacation, some need companionship and assistance with their regular routines in their homes to...
Connie can also help with: Errands, companionship, light cleaning, meal prep, hospice services, dementia & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

I love spending time with elderly people. They have so much knowledge and experiences to share and I know every part of life gets more challenging the older we get. As a means to supplement my income a bit in a rewarding and enjoyable way, I would like to offer basic assistance and companionship. I am a dental hygienist by...
Dayna can also help with: Light cleaning, transportation, respite care, meal prep, errands
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Jess L.


Freeport, ME

$25-50/hr17 yrs exp

A Little About What I Can Offer

Greetings! My name is Jess. I live in Freeport and I'm a proud bother of two boys. I've been working in healthcare for 17 years as a medical assistant, across various specialties. I have a wide range of knowledge, experience, and skills. Outside of my clinical abilities, I'd consider myself a kind, thoughtful, and compassionate...
Jess can also help with: Errands, meal prep, companionship, light cleaning, transportation
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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: Meal prep, light cleaning, errands, companionship, personal care, dementia & 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: Meal prep, transportation, respite care, errands, light cleaning
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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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: Hospice services, light cleaning
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Laurie W.


Bath, ME

$15-20/hr1 yrs exp

I had the supreme pleasure of being a live-in caregiver for a dear elderly friend (former neighbor) for 6 months back in 2016 when I was between teaching jobs, until his family moved in and could care for him until his passing. I returned to teaching until I moved to Maine and became a nanny! As a former caregiver and current...
Laurie can also help with: Errands, meal prep, light cleaning, respite care
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: Light cleaning, transportation, errands, meal prep
I'm a youthful 76-year-old mental health professional with 10+ years of experience caring for the elderly. I'm a passionate music teacher and love cooking homemade meals. I am available for overnights, am a safe driver, and make an excellent companion. I also enjoy good conversations and appreciate working with those who lean...
Patricia can also help with: Live-in home care, light cleaning, companionship, meal prep, hospice services, errands & more
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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: Hospice services, companionship, dementia, meal prep, home modification, errands & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

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"

Care member

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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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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, companionship, personal care, dementia, 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 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: Light cleaning, meal prep, errands, dementia, personal care, hospice services & 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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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: Companionship, hospice services, meal prep, dementia, personal care, mobility assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

CNA

5.0
"Erlinda helped with our Mom's care for several months, until our Mom passed. Erlinda is highly knowledgeable, very caring and kind. She treated our Mom with great care and affection and my Mom liked her a lot. She was also flexible an trustworthy. And,...

Lisa T.

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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: Meal prep, hospice services, light cleaning, errands, respite care, dementia & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

3.0
"I met with Kira and she had the skills, personality, and background I was looking to hiring. Unfortunately, my experience (not just with Kira) with Care.com caregivers has been they are in high demand, ask for higher hourly rates than posted, and most consumers...

Sharon C.

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Carla L.


South Portland, ME

$20-25/hr5 yrs exp

Senior Companion/ Helper

Hello! I am an occupational therapist working in a hospital setting looking for additional work as a caregiver around my full time job. I have been an OT for 5 years but before this I worked with an elderly gentleman as his caregiver, and before that in an assisted living facility. I am responsible and kind and would love to...
Skills:

Wound Care

CPR

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Joce L.


Portland, ME

$13-50/hr1 yrs exp

Companion

Hi there! My name is Jocelyn. I'm a 20-year-old psychology student at Roger Williams University. I can provide companionship, light house keeping, and transportation to medical appointments for older individuals in need. Feel free to reach out to discuss further!
Joce can also help with: Transportation, meal prep, errands, light cleaning
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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

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Recent companion care reviews in Orrs Island, ME

Dawn B.

5.0

Dawn is wonderful. She is responsible, warm, attentive, communicative, flexible, and incredibly knowledgeable. We are very grateful for the support and care she provided during a difficult time for our family. We would be lucky to work with her again. I'd be happy to speak to anyone interested...

- Ellen L.

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

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.

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 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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