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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: Respite care, companionship, light cleaning, mobility assistance, meal prep, 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: Light cleaning, hospice services, dementia, live-in home care, errands, companionship & more
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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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, personal care, dementia, companionship, errands & 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: Light cleaning, transportation, errands, respite care, meal prep
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: Companionship, meal prep, light cleaning, hospice services
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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, respite care, light cleaning
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, errands, transportation
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Evergreen J.


Freeport, ME

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Companion/caregiver

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, errands, home modification, light cleaning, mobility assistance, respite care & more
Skills:

CPR

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: Companionship, live-in home care, light cleaning, meal prep, hospice services, errands & more
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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
"Hello, While looking for somebody to care for my mother , I thought for sure Jan had to be to good to be true. She was everything we had hoped for. Experienced, caring, friendly, helpful and a very genuine person. Jan took amazing care of my mother. She read to my...

Jackie C.

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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, meal prep, errands, companionship, dementia, home modification & 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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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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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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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: Errands, companionship, respite care, dementia, meal prep, personal care & 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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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: Personal care, dementia, meal prep, errands, hospice services, light cleaning & 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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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: Errands, dementia, hospice services, light cleaning, meal prep, respite care & 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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Joce L.


Portland, ME

$16-50/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: Errands, meal prep, light cleaning, transportation
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Julian B.


Portland, ME

$24-40/hr1 yrs exp

I'd describe my personality as respectful, funny and responsible. I like caring for seniors because I believe all people deserve a positive and safe person in their lives. I respect the elderly. I'm looking for a job that allows me to help others. I am patient, responsible, and have a great sense of humor, Also, I'm a...
Julian can also help with: Light cleaning, home modification, dementia, hospice services, meal prep, errands & more
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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: Errands, personal care, respite care, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia & more
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Scarlett W.


Portland, ME

$8-23/hr3 yrs exp

Compassionate And Experienced Caregiver

Hi, I'm Scarlett, an experienced caregiver with a background in senior care, including working with families in Asheville, NC, and assisting individuals in hoarding situations in NYC. I take a patient, compassionate approach, ensuring those in my care feel safe, respected, and supported. I have experience with daily activities,...
Scarlett can also help with: Mobility assistance, errands, home modification, light cleaning, meal prep, transportation & more

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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.

Jan T.

5.0

Hello, While looking for somebody to care for my mother , I thought for sure Jan had to be to good to be true. She was everything we had hoped for. Experienced, caring, friendly, helpful and a very genuine person. Jan took amazing care of my mother. She read to my mom, they painted together and...

- Jackie C.

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.

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.

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