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32 companion care are listed in Portage, MI

The average posted rate is $19/hr as of November 2024

The average experience for nearby companion care is 5 years

Companion care in Portage, MI

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Linda J.


Portage, MI

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Companionship And Senior Care

5.0

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Hi, my name is Linda. I've been doing companionship and caregiver for seniors for over 12 plus years. It's something I truly enjoy doing an I've been told I'm good at it. I have over 10 years taking care of clients with Alzheimer, Dementia and Parkinson disease. Working with seniors is something I truly enjoy doing. I...
Linda can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, meal prep, dementia, hospice services, companionship & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Linda is angel! She cared my mother as if she was a member of her family. She additional treated me and my sister as members of her family. She was such an advocate for my mother and went above and beyond helping her and my family during each phase of her disease...

Katie T.

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Lori G.


Portage, MI

$25-30/hr1 yrs exp

Friendly, Caring, Compassionate, And Trustworthy

Hi, I'm Lori! I worked at a company for over 20 years, and I needed a change. I was very close with my grandma who passed away at the age of 95, about 3 years ago. We were very close and hung out a few times a week when she was still able to live on her own. She went to live in assisted living where I was still able to pick her...
Lori can also help with: Respite care, light cleaning, companionship, errands, dementia, meal prep & more
5.0
"Lori is extraordinarily caring and compassionate. She is dependable and a very hard worker."

James H.

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Karen G.


Portage, MI

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver

My career and passion has been working with the elderly population and helping them live at their highest potential. I have been caring for seniors for the past 20 years in assisted livings, nursing homes and home health care. I am a licensed physical therapist assistant in MI but recently have been following my passion of...
Karen can also help with: Home modification, personal care, dementia, respite care
5.0
"Karen is wonderful! She is very dedicated to her clients and advocates for them. She has excellent communication skills working with clients and families. She is very dependable and goes above and beyond in providing services. She is patient and compassionate. I...

Sue S.

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Kelly F.


Portage, MI

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Helping Hands

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Completed CNA course March of 2016! CPR Certified Skilled compassionate caregiver with experience in dementia care. My passion and true desire to help others is what creates exceptional care for your loved one. I have always had the desire to help others both in the work place and through volunteering. My goal is always to...
Kelly can also help with: Dementia, personal care, home modification
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"If there are angels on Earth, Kelly is one of them. The way she relates and cares for people isn't something that is learned, it's something that drives her whole being. She was fantastic with understanding things going on with my grandma as well as how our...

Katie K.

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Margaret M.


Portage, MI

$10-15/hr

Companionship And Household Help

One of my favorite things to do is visit with my grandmother. I love to sit and chat and help out with daily tasks such as cleaning, cooking, running errands and grocery shopping. I don't have any paid experience but would love to help someone out.
Margaret can also help with: Meal prep, transportation, errands, light cleaning
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Ashley F.


Portage, MI

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Why You Should Choose Me

I'd like to start off by describing my personality as outgoing, welcoming, and confident. It became very natural for me to start caring for seniors because it's always been a passion of my since I was a young girl and helped my mother take care of my grand father, who I had a very strong bond with before he passed away. I...
Ashley can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep, errands, companionship & more
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

CNA

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Gwen B.


Portage, MI

$15-20/hr

Part Time Caregiver

I have experience caring for the elderly. I have been just a companion, helped with house chores, running errands, meal prep and cooking and appointment transportation.
I am a middle-aged woman who is seeking to help an elderly person in a live-in arrangement. By occupation I am nutritionist so I cook healthy meals, enjoy a clean and orderly living space and know how to organize. I have a compassionate personality and enjoy helping others by assisting with their everyday health needs. I also...
Nancy can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, live-in home care
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

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Tess M.


Kalamazoo, MI

$18-30/hr1 yrs exp

Previous Care Experience And Friend To The Elderly

As a natural care giver, I tend to gravitate towards the elderly. I love hearing their stories of life and also providing a helping hand. I worked closely with my grandmother who had dementia, so I have experience with working with dementia patients. I also used to be a companion for a 92-year-old man who was blind. I provided...
Tess can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, light cleaning, hospice services, companionship, errands & more
5.0
"Tess helped with my husbands grandfather during his last few years in earth. He was in his mid 90s, hard of hearing, and blind, so his life was lacking value and pretty depressing but Tess brought a bright life to his day every time she visited. She would sit with...

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Kristen O.


Kalamazoo, MI

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

Caring, Fun, And Experienced Care Giver

I've worked with seniors as a personal care aid helping them with daily activities, duties, and chores. I helped them with medications, showering/bathing, using the bathroom, eating, being social, etc. I worked in a private group home for two years, and help with my grandparents whenever possible. I've worked with seniors,...
Kristen can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, dementia, companionship, home modification, hospice services & more
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Kristen O was extremely caring, reliable and trustworthy while caring for my loved one."

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Crystal H.


Kalamazoo, MI

$15-20/hr7 yrs exp

Hands-off Companion For Independent-minded Individuals

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Here to lend a helping hand to independent-minded individuals who may need assistance with physical daily tasks. I offer hands-off companionship services such as: conversation, assistance with hobbies, meal prep, pet care, light cleaning & light organizing, and going for walks. Patient, empathetic, caring, hardworking, honest,...
Crystal can also help with: Companionship, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Crystal is great with our adult son with muscular dystrophy! She is incredibly trustworthy, dependable and reliable. She has a great rapport with our son. She also responds promptly to messages and phone calls and has great communication skills regarding her work...

Dawn G.

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Skylar S.


Kalamazoo, MI

$19-24/hr1 yrs exp

Hi, my name is Skylar! I am at KVCC to become an elementary teacher. I have 2 years of professional childcare experience. I have experience with infants, toddlers, and school age children and special needs. I currently work as a home health aide with a teen who has physical and cognitively disabilities. Day to day...
Skylar can also help with: Light cleaning, transportation, errands
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Skylar helped my mother while she was unable to walk. She did safe transfers and was a bubbly personality to be around. She kept the house tidy and helped run errands."

Ann S.

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Maxine B.


Kalamazoo, MI

$15-22/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver

I Have taken care of my 87-year-old mom for 20 years and also I have taken care of my brother who has had cancer. my job requirements were Feeding, Bathing / Dressing, Companionship, Meal Preparation, Transportation, Errands / Shopping, Light Housekeeping Care Concerns: Dementia | Alzheimer's I also worked with this and also...
Maxine can also help with: Personal care, hospice services, dementia
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

Wound Care

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Connie D.


Kalamazoo, MI

$20-25/hr3 yrs exp

Senior Companionship

Hi! My name is Connie. I'm an experienced caregiver & teacher who loves working with the elderly, children and animals! I'm available everyday for a weekly cap of 30 hours or less, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. & 3:30 to 7 p.m. (negotiable) to care for aging parents. I am very reliable. I also don't mind providing transport or light...
Connie can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, errands, transportation, meal prep
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Megan K.


Kalamazoo, MI

$11-20/hr2 yrs exp

Hello!

Hi! I am currently a student at WMU. I worked at a retirement home as a dietary aid for just over 2 years. I did work with those who had disabilities. I am not a nurse and am not looking for any jobs that require someone who is certified, but if you need someone to help out around the house, provide companionship, or run errands...
Megan can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, errands, transportation
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Isaac B.


Kalamazoo, MI

$20-23/hr2 yrs exp

A Military Veteran Assisting Vets And Other Seniors

I started caring for seniors when my grandparents were sick and every since then I have been in health care. I know how it feels to see your family in need and to have no one to do the work. In my spare time, I like to go to school for engineering and going to the gym. One thing you should know about me is I'm caring and I am...
Isaac can also help with: Light cleaning, home modification, meal prep, transportation, errands
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Lisa A.


Kalamazoo, MI

$25-45/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Care Profile

I am a retired teacher who is respectful, responsible, active, able to maintain confidentiality, reliable, and willing to go the extra mile. In my professional life, I was a teacher for 26 years. In my private life, I have been responsible for caring for several close family members during extended illness, the aging process,...
Lisa can also help with: Hospice services, respite care, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia, errands & more
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Angela M.


Kalamazoo, MI

$16-24/hr3 yrs exp

I'd describe my personality as kind, patient, independent friendly trustworthy I love caring for seniors because some of them don't have family, or even you may not as well. But overall I like to care for them because it brings me joy and happiness. I love the wisdom and stories of the seniors. Also improve the quality of...
Angela can also help with: Meal prep, errands, light cleaning, transportation
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Amy S.


Kalamazoo, MI

$18-23/hr5 yrs exp

Caregiver And Companion For Older Adults

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Whether you are looking for companion care for yourself, assistance for a loved-one with dementia, or just help running some errands, I would love to assist! I previously worked 5 years as a CNA caring for dementia patients in inpatient psychiatric units. I then transitioned to working with kids and adolescents with autism when...
Amy can also help with: Meal prep, errands, respite care, dementia, light cleaning, transportation & more
Skills:

CNA

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Clara B.


Kalamazoo, MI

$20-50/hr7 yrs exp

Hello, I'm Clara! With eight years of experience providing live-in, full-time care for elderly family members, I'm dedicated to offering families the assurance that their loved ones are in safe and compassionate hands. My approach to senior care is rooted in respect, patience, and a deep commitment to enhancing the quality of...
Clara can also help with: Companionship, mobility assistance, transportation, errands, light cleaning, meal prep & more

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Recent companion care reviews in Portage, MI

Linda J.

5.0

Linda is angel! She cared my mother as if she was a member of her family. She additional treated me and my sister as members of her family. She was such an advocate for my mother and went above and beyond helping her and my family during each phase of her disease which was the most difficult time of...

- Katie T.

Lori G.

5.0

Lori is honest, dependable, timely, and considerate. She is very caring and dedicated to her work. When I first met Lori I was impressed with the way she looked after her Grandmother and attended to her needs. That first impression has been reinforced over the years.

- Bev S.

Karen G.

5.0

Karen is wonderful! She is very dedicated to her clients and advocates for them. She has excellent communication skills working with clients and families. She is very dependable and goes above and beyond in providing services. She is patient and compassionate. I highly recommend Karen!!

- Sue S.

Kelly F.

5.0

Kelly is a wonderful caregiver. Conscientious and understanding, she will be an asset to you, her care-giver and your home. She cared selflessly for my 90+-year-old father for over 2 years. They became the best of friends and when Kelly was with him I never had to worry about his well being. That...

- David S.

Tess M.

5.0

Tess helped with my husbands grandfather during his last few years in earth. He was in his mid 90s, hard of hearing, and blind, so his life was lacking value and pretty depressing but Tess brought a bright life to his day every time she visited. She would sit with him, listen intently, ask about his...

- Care member

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Ratings for Portage, MI companion care listed on Care.com

Average Rating5.0 / 5

Companion Care in Portage, MI are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 9 reviews of the 32 listed companion care.