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Arianna R.


Higganum, CT

$21-30/hr

Care And Companion

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I have not by myself taken care of someone older but I grew up going with my godmother to her jobs and I have learned to be good company and help around the house! Looking forward to meeting you guys!
Arianna can also help with: Meal prep, errands, light cleaning, transportation
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Ashleigh F.


East Hampton, CT

$15-20/hr5 yrs exp

Senior Care Provider

I have over 10 years of experience as a senior companion. I love people of all ages and enjoy their company. I took care of my elderly grandfather for the last couple years of his life. I assist in things such as cooking, cleaning, organizing, writing letters, making phone calls, paying bills, help with transportation, shopping...
Ashleigh can also help with: Personal care, dementia
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Hailey G.


Middletown, CT

$22-35/hr5 yrs exp

Flexible Personal Care Assistant

As a loving Personal Care Provider I have honed my abilities in providing compassionate care, promoting client independence, and maintaining a clean and stress-free living environment. I take pride in going above and beyond for my clients by preparing fresh creative meals tailored to their dietary needs and providing extra...
Hailey can also help with: Errands, transportation, home modification, respite care, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Wound Care

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Jacqueline M.


East Hampton, CT

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Reliable And Trustworthy

Hello, I am a caring and dependable caregiver with experience in everything from companionship, doctor visits, budget shopping, cooking healthy meals, exercising to improve range of motion, memory care, dementia, gardening, light housekeeping, bathing, grooming, laundry, and all forms of activities of daily living. Reach out to...
Jacqueline can also help with: Companionship, hospice services, dementia, light cleaning, errands, live-in home care & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

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Jeanie B.


Wethersfield, CT

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver

I'm a caregiver with years of experience who offers empathetic care for a diverse patient population and provides mobility support for daily needs, including housekeeping, bathing, meal preparation, and transportation. I feel it is vital to build positive relationships with clients through empathy and compassion. I have...
Jeanie can also help with: Home modification, mobility assistance, respite care, errands, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

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Antoinette H.


Wethersfield, CT

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Care Giver Is Available.

Hello my name is Antoinette. I've worked in the Medical field for the past 31 years. I'm companionate, love taking walks, cooking, painting, knitting, crocheting, and socializing. I have my own transportation and a clean driving record.
Antoinette can also help with: Dementia, visiting physician
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Angela A.


Newington, CT

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

I have worked the last 10 years as a live in caregiver. My clients were the elderly with dementia, Alzheimer's, patients recovering from nursing homes or just companion.
Skills:

CPR

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James A.


Higganum, CT

$15-27/hr3 yrs exp

Caregiver For Senior At Their Home

I care for people as if they were my own family and how I'd want them treated. I'm very passionate about senior care, kind, caring, calm and very patient and empathetic. I'm able to provide both physical and emotional support to clients, help with meal preparation, medication reminders, bathing and dressing, bathroom assistance,...
James can also help with: Meal prep, errands, light cleaning
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Jolanta W.


Berlin, CT

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Available For Companionship, Housekeeping, Meal Prep. ( Very Good Cook ) Taking For Appointments Etc

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My whole life I loved taking care of people. I am a hard worker, clean, reliable, always on time, and I love cooking! :) I have been working in senior care for 10 years with two elderly women. The woman I most recently worked with passed away from natural causes. I miss her very much, she was like family to me. I am a warm and...
Jolanta can also help with: Mobility assistance, meal prep, companionship, errands, personal care, light cleaning & more

Christina L.


Wethersfield, CT

$25-30/hr6 yrs exp

Caring And Loving Caregiver

I am very caring and loving person. Dedicated and compassionate provider of elder care. Companionship and comfort for senior citizen residents of assisted living and memory care communities. Patient, personable and professional in responding to resident needs, with a gentle touch and caring attitude centered on treating all...

Patience T.


Middletown, CT

$26/hr2 yrs exp

Loving And Kind Sitter.

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: Light cleaning, mobility assistance, companionship
Skills:

CNA

Patty F.


Berlin, CT

$20-25/hr2 yrs exp

Loving, Caring And Empathetic Caregiver

Since I retired from my full time career with AT&T Mobility I have been working for Companions and Homemakers and private clients helping the elderly in their homes. I spent many years assisting my mother who had dementia and am very involved with the care for my sister who has a severe traumatic brain injury. I also am a loving...
Patty can also help with: Light cleaning, transportation, dementia, errands, respite care, meal prep & more
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Maria K.


Southington, CT

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Hardworking And Compassionate Homecare Provider

4.2

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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, companionship, errands, light cleaning, dementia, hospice services & more
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Maria has been wonderful to work with in every respect, far exceeding our family's expectations. She relates to our parents (who are in their 80's) warmly, with stimulating and engaging conversation, while helping them with a broad variety of household tasks...

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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, dementia, hospice services, personal care, respite 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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Grisselle J.


Manchester, CT

$21-37/hr10 yrs exp

Do You Need Help With Home Daily Tasks? I'm A Phone Call Away!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked as a Personal Care Assistant and Home Health Care for over 10 years, I have developed a deep understanding of the physical and emotional needs of individuals requiring assistance at home. My experience includes assisting with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and meal preparation, as well as providing...
Grisselle can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, errands, live-in home care, home modification, mobility assistance & more
Skills:

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

CNA

5.0
"I highly recommend Ms. Grisselle Marie to be part of your team as a Caregiver. Grisselle spent the better part of the last four years providing personal care and companionship for my mother, and we could not have been happier with the results. My mother is quite...

Care member

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Malgorzata M.


New Britain, CT

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Gosia's Bio

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: Meal prep, dementia, errands, light cleaning, personal care
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Tamar B.


Manchester, CT

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Companion For Elderly

I have 10 years of experience in companionship with the elderly which included tasks along the lines of transport, cleaning, medication management and cooking. I also have six years of experience and references from families with patients suffering from Dementia and Alzheimer's.
Tamar can also help with: Live-in home care, mobility assistance, dementia, errands, meal prep, companionship & more
5.0
"Tamar was a wonderful caregiver to my dad before his passing. She provided him with every day needs such as cooking meals, cleaning, laundry and grocery shopping. She has a very caring and loving personality. Tamar could always make my dad smile. Would highly...

Care member

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Mala W.


Bristol, CT

$25-41/hr10 yrs exp

FORMER CRITICAL CARE NURSE

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a former RN and have been in the medical field for almost 35 yrs. I came to the USA with the plan to continue my nursing and started as a private contractor, doing home care. I have been in part-time companion care since 2012 while working full time as a Nursing assistant/file clerk/Cardiac monitor Tech, at NYU Winthrop...
Mala can also help with: Personal care, dementia, respite care, live-in home care, hospice services
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

Wound Care

5.0
"There is so much to say about Mala... she worked with my father for quite a while. My 86 year old father had Alzheimer's which progressed into dementia. She was very patient and understanding to our situation and took great care of him although he made our days...

Tanya P.

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Kathleen C.


Windsor, CT

$20-25/hr1 yrs exp

Evening And Overnight Care.

I have had a successful 30 year career. Additionally, I provided in-home care for a patient diagnosed with Parkinsons for the past 2 years. My role began as comfort and companionship. However, as the disease progressed and hospice care was required, I was responsible for her total care. I was rewarded knowing I provided her with...
Kathleen can also help with: Meal prep, companionship, errands, light cleaning, mobility assistance, hospice services & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

CPR

5.0
"Katie was an absolute god send! From the moment we met her we knew she was perfect. She helped my family care for my Mother to the end. Her kindness and ability to be supportive was unbelievable. If you have the opportunity to work with Katie, you will be truly...

Mark H.

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Recent companion care reviews in Portland, CT

Maria K.

5.0

Maria has been taking care of my Mom part time in a companion role. My Mom is in an Assisted Living facility and loves the time she gets to spend with Maria. She will get her out to go shopping, lunch or walks in the area. My Mom also loves the energy and friendship Maria brings to the relationship....

- Tim S.

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

Grisselle J.

5.0

Marie, I want to personally thank you for taking care of my mom during her last days. Your time with her was incredibly special and made her comfortable. I wish I could have spent more time in Connecticut, but having you there was a tremendous help to me and my family. I have a newfound...

- Agnes P.

Tamar B.

5.0

Tamar was a wonderful caregiver to my dad before his passing. She provided him with every day needs such as cooking meals, cleaning, laundry and grocery shopping. She has a very caring and loving personality. Tamar could always make my dad smile. Would highly recommend her.

- Care member

Mala W.

5.0

When I met Mala seven years ago, my mother first needed senior care help, and she has provided exceptional care ever since. My mother has Alzheimer's and needed more and more help as the disease progressed. Mala could always help and provide suggestions for the best care for her. Mala could...

- Care member

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