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35 companion care are listed in Portage, MI

The average posted rate is $18/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby companion care is 2 years

Companion care in Portage, MI

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Karen G.


Portage, MI

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver

5.0

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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: Dementia, home modification, personal care, 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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Lori G.


Portage, MI

$25/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: Dementia, companionship, light cleaning, meal prep, errands, respite care & more
5.0
"Lori is extraordinarily caring and compassionate. She is dependable and a very hard worker."

James H.

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Sandie N.


Portage, MI

$20-30/hr

Senior Companion

I'm a sensitive, patient, caring person. I have a lot of years of experience caring for children of all ages, and was a paraprofessional at Portage Public Schools. I'm currently working part-time (M-Th mornings) as a personal assistant for a professional couple. I would be available Fridays and possibly Tuesday afternoons for...
Sandie can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, errands
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Margaret M.


Portage, MI

$11-15/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, light cleaning, transportation, errands
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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: Companionship, dementia, light cleaning, errands, meal prep, hospice services & more
Skills:

CPR

CNA

Home Health Aide

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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.
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Sara S.


Portage, MI

$11-16/hr

"Compassionate In-Home Senior Care: Providing Comfort And Support Right At Your Doorstep"

With years of experience in providing compassionate senior care, I offer personalized services to ensure your loved ones are well cared for. From companionship and assistance with daily activities to medication management and mobility support, I tailor my approach to meet each individual's needs. My goal is to promote...
Sara can also help with: Respite care, errands, dementia, 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: Live-in home care, dementia, hospice services
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: Meal prep, companionship, dementia, hospice services, errands, light cleaning & 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: Dementia, errands, light cleaning, hospice services, companionship, home modification & more
Skills:

Wound Care

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

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

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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, dementia, hospice services
Skills:

CPR

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

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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: Meal prep, light cleaning, transportation, dementia, errands
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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: Transportation, light cleaning, errands, meal prep
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Rebekkah B.


Kalamazoo, MI

$18-25/hr2 yrs exp

Personal Care

I developed a deep passion for assisting others through years of volunteer work with dementia care and growing up in a multi-generational household. My grandparents did the heavy lifting when it came to raising me, and I am forever grateful for their sacrifice. I've found myself to be a "helper" type in life, finding joy in...
Rebekkah can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, meal prep, transportation
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Cecilia E.


Kalamazoo, MI

$18-25/hr3 yrs exp

Cheerful, Compasionate Senior Care

Hi, I'm Cecilia! I'm passionate about providing dependable, friendly, and compassionate care while promoting seniors' independence and dignity. I'm 25 and have over three years' experience caring for an elderly family member. I can help with meal preparation, mobility assistance, errands, groceries, housekeeping, medication...
Cecilia can also help with: Meal prep, mobility assistance, light cleaning, errands, home modification, transportation & more
Skills:

CPR

Wound Care

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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: Light cleaning, dementia, hospice services, respite care, errands, meal prep & more
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Kimberly P.


Kalamazoo, MI

$25-30/hr4 yrs exp

Exceptional Care & Personalized Service

I am passionate about helping others! As a self-employed licensed therapeutic professional, in my free time I am also eager & passionate about meeting the needs of others in an active and helpful way. Let's connect if you need a friendly, reliable, encouraging, and professional person to assist with senior care, respite,...
Kimberly can also help with: Respite care, personal care, light cleaning, errands, companionship, meal prep & more
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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: Light cleaning, meal prep, errands, transportation, respite care, dementia & more
Skills:

CNA

Hi my name is MaKayla, I can assist in meal prep, house cleaning, errands and companionship.
Makayla can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, meal prep, transportation
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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: Light cleaning, companionship, mobility assistance, transportation, meal prep, errands & more

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Recent companion care reviews in Portage, MI

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.

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.

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

Kristen O.

5.0

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

- Care member

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