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51 companion care are listed in Portland, ME

The average posted rate is $22/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby companion care is 2 years

Companion care in Portland, ME

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Alexis W.


Portland, ME

$30-45/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver With OT Degree

5.0

(2)

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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: Errands, hospice services, meal prep, companionship, home modification, dementia & more
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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"

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Sara B.


Portland, ME

$16/hr

Part-time Caregiver/Companion Care

Looking to provide seniors in the area with assistance and companion care for their activities of daily living. I have experience caring for my grandmother with dementia and a desire to make the lives of seniors more connected and social!
Sara can also help with: Respite care, dementia
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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: Meal prep, transportation, light cleaning, errands
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Rebecca T.


Portland, ME

$35-50/hr1 yrs exp

Second Career

Hi! My name is Rebecca, I am a retired Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 25 years of experience. In my retirement, I have found a love of the role of companion and support to the older populations and hope to find a family in need of this kind of support! I can help with transportation services, meal preparation, light...
Rebecca can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, errands
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Kendra S.


Portland, ME

$20-26/hr4 yrs exp

Nursing Student Willing To Help Your Loved Ones

I am a current nursing student that is willing to help care for your loved ones! I have experience taking caring of my grandfather. I also love just talking to elders and allowing them to express their needs. Whether you need a companion for your family member or someone to help with respite care. Schedule varies with my...
Kendra can also help with: Errands, transportation, dementia, respite care, light cleaning
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Kristin J.


Portland, ME

$25-40/hr6 yrs exp

Experienced Help For Seniors!

My experience with providing in-home care was the 6 years of care I gave to my mom when she lived in an in-law apartment in my home. I was in charge of her medication management, helping with mobility, cleaning, cooking, driving to appointments and errands, going on drives or walks and general companionship. I left my full-time...
Kristin can also help with: Light cleaning, companionship, mobility assistance, personal care, errands, meal prep & more
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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: Home modification, dementia, errands, meal prep, light cleaning, hospice services & more
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Maria P.


Portland, ME

$30/hr2 yrs exp

With God All Things Are Possible And A Little Kindness Goes A Long Way.

Taking care of people brings me joy not just seniors, people in general especially people who need help and can't fully take care of them self I'd describe my personality as kind, joyful and optimistic I like caring for seniors because, I love seeing the difference I make in they life giving them confidence reassurance I'm...
Maria can also help with: Transportation, home modification, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

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Alex C.


Portland, ME

$25-35/hr4 yrs exp

Part-time Senior Care Provider

Hi! I am a reliable, patient, and empathetic person who has approximately four years of working with seniors. I graduated from the University of Vermont in 2020 where I majored in Human Development and Family Studies. Throughout college I volunteered at a nursing home where I ran Friday afternoon bingo, played card games with...
Alex can also help with: Specialized care, companionship, personal care, dementia, mobility assistance
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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, meal prep, light cleaning, home modification, transportation, errands & more
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Madeline W.


Portland, ME

$25-40/hr3 yrs exp

A Pair That Cares

Hi, my name is Maddie, I'm 32 and love my job of in home cargiving. I am a current nursing student at Southern Maine Community College, and I am also a certified personal support specialist through the state of Maine. I worked for an agency before working privately. I can provide companionship, medication reminders,...
Madeline can also help with: Respite care, meal prep, dementia, errands, light cleaning, transportation & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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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: Respite care, hospice services, meal prep, errands, light cleaning, dementia & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

5.0
"Kira has a gift for working w/challenging clients. She brings lightness, a sense of humor and fun. At the same time, she's brilliant and on top of everything medically. Kira truly loves what she does and cares deeply for her people! My granmother(a tough...

Rachel S.

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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: Hospice services, dementia, personal care
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Wound Care

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...

Paul D.

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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: Dementia, light cleaning, personal care, hospice services, meal prep, errands & 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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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: Respite care, companionship, dementia, personal care, meal prep, errands & more
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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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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
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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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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: Respite care, personal care, dementia, light cleaning, errands, meal prep & more
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Micah S.


South Portland, ME

$30/hr5 yrs exp

Home Eldercare/companion

I am an excellent cook (from scratch), and I am intelligent, motivated, empathetic, and responsible. I had experience caring for alzheimers patient as a live-in caregiver during Covid (16 months) and as a companion caregiver for more mobile patients. For one person, I was part pt trainer and part sous chef since she couldn't...
Micah can also help with: Hospice services, light cleaning, meal prep, companionship, dementia, errands & more
I have been taking care of a woman with dementia for the last 9 months and thoroughly enjoy spending time and making sure she is well taken care of in my care. Unfortunately she is going into a home and I would love to give my attention to someone else who needs a companion to care for them.
Ronni can also help with: Companionship, dementia, live-in home care, light cleaning, meal prep, errands & more

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Recent companion care reviews in Portland, ME

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

Kira L.

5.0

Kira has a gift for working w/challenging clients. She brings lightness, a sense of humor and fun. At the same time, she's brilliant and on top of everything medically. Kira truly loves what she does and cares deeply for her people! My granmother(a tough customer:) is telling Kira she loves her....

- Rachel S.

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.

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.

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.

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