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Katarina N.


Holyoke, MA

$30-50/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver & Gerontologist 15+ Years Experience Supporting Quality Of Life

5.0

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I am deeply committed to supporting quality of life for those with chronic illness or aging. I have a BA in Psychology and a MS in gerontology and have worked in the field for over 15 years. I have supported individuals with: cognitive decline/impairment, chronic illness, movement disorders, physical limitations, visual...
Katarina can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, dementia, personal care, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Katarina is an exceptional human being who is highly educated, experienced, competent, and thoughtful. Moreover, she is willing and able to do exactly what is needed in the moment to care for clients with significant needs. Katarina goes above and beyond. She is...

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Melissa T.


Simsbury, CT

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Companion And Homemaker

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My career as a companion/homemaker began when I spent 2 years caring for a lovely 96-year-old lady with Alzheimer's. That experience was very rewarding. As a teacher and a mom, I know it's important to have someone your loved-one feels comfortable with and whom you can trust. Since then, I have had the pleasure of caring for...
Melissa can also help with: Live-in home care, dementia
5.0
"Melissa provided care and companionship for my mother in her declining years. This enabled her to remain in her home until she passed away. Melissa cooked for her played games to stimulate her mind and took care of medical issues. I would not hesitate to recommend...

Greg K.

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Lydia L.


Holyoke, MA

$20-26/hr10 yrs exp

Senior/Companion Care Available.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Lydia, and I am available to help care for your loved one! Currently I am a companion 3 days a week for a lovely woman in her late 80s who lives alone. Prior to that I was a caregiver for a couple in their 90s with various physical issues. I was their companion, cook, driver, laundry helper and cleaner. Past...
5.0
"Lydia was great with my parents, communicated well with me and was very proactive dealing with things that needed to be done. She was flexible and willing to help in any way needed."

Anne P.

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Kristina C.


Enfield, CT

$35/hr10 yrs exp

CNA/PCA Since 1996

I'm very skilled in all aspects of elderly care from personal care, AdL's, transportation, All lifts for ambulating a person, companionship, food prep, my communication and written skills are great, Medication assistance. I've worked in long term care, assisted livings, hospitals and many one on one in home private care jobs! I...
Kristina can also help with: Light cleaning, companionship, errands, hospice services, meal prep, dementia & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

5.0
"She is very kind and very punctual at her job. She treats everyone as if it were here family as she helps them. She is very good at her job."

Christine K.

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Kimberly G.


Winsted, CT

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Care Provider

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello and thank you for reviewing my profile! A little bit about me: I am a caring and enthusiastic professional. I spent the beginning of my adulthood working as a registered nurse, with the majority of my 20-year nursing career spent caring for senior citizens in various settings such as home care, hospice, and skilled...
Kimberly can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, errands, hospice services, companionship, meal prep & more
5.0
"Kim has gone above and beyond with our mom. She is experienced, kind, compassionate, and has an incredible work ethic. She is always at her best and treats the person and family she is working with love and respect. She quickly became one of the family and found...

Nancy B.

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Kathleen S.


Springfield, MA

$20-30/hr6 yrs exp

Home Health Aide / Personal Care Attendant / Companion

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have always had a passion for working with the elderly. I became a Certified Personal Care Attendant in 2011 and have been working with seniors in their homes ever since. I can provide assistance with all ADLs including; bathing, dressing, cleaning, meal prep, medication management, feeding tubes, housekeeping and more. I have...
Kathleen can also help with: Hospice services, personal care, dementia, live-in home care, respite care
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"It takes a special person to take gentle care of someone diagnosed with Dementia/Alzheimer's & we found that person in Kathy. Kathy can be quiet in her ways-which was welcomed as my aunt progressed & craved a calmer environment. She does her work with compassion &...

Chrissy B.

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Alyssa D.


South Windsor, CT

$30/hr6 yrs exp

Geriatrics Care

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have many years experience in an adult day care setting, nursing home setting, and in-home care. I have experience caring for those with physical disability as well as memory impairment. I enjoy providing in-home care and companionship to allow aging in place with the support they need. I am organized, reliable, and enjoy...
Alyssa can also help with: Dementia, personal care, respite care, errands, transportation, companionship & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Alyssa was hired to help care for my 80 yr old mother who had Parkinson's Disease/dementia, and other serious health conditions. My mother required a caregiver to help her reintegrate into her home after an extended hospital and rehab stay. The job necessitated...

Gerry L.

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Ludmila M.


Avon, CT

$16-50/hr10 yrs exp

Hi. My name is Ludmil, I have worked as a caregiver in New York, New Jersey, Long Island, and Connecticut for 21 years with many individuals ranging from all kinds of health-related issues. In the past, I performed tasks such as bathing, dressing, medication reminders, light housekeeping, meal preparation, assistance walking,...
Ludmila can also help with: Live-in home care, home modification, light cleaning, mobility assistance, meal prep, errands & more
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

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Jazmyne Q.


Enfield, CT

$18-23/hr3 yrs exp

Hi, my name is jazmyne, and I'm a mom of one and a dedicated nursing student with extensive experience working with the geriatric population. I'm passionate about providing compassionate and reliable care. My paid experience includes assisting with appointments, medication management, household chores, and offering meaningful...
Jazmyne can also help with: Live-in home care, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep, transportation
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

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Sara A.


Springfield, MA

$24-28/hr3 yrs exp

People's Person

I'm a Certified Nursing Assistant with over 3 years of experience home care and skilled nursing. I have experience in ADL's, Grooming, Range of motion, Transfers, Mechanical lifts, Behavior redirection, Safe patient handling, Meal Prep, Companionship Map certified, Hospice and Post mortem care, etc. I'm also a great listener and...
Sara can also help with: Companionship, hospice services, meal prep, live-in home care, errands, dementia & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

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Janet G.


Northampton, MA

$23/hr10 yrs exp

Personal Care Attendant

I am an attentive respectful, engaging Companion, and Personal Care Attendant, helping clients with dementia, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, acquired brain injuries, cancer, heart and lung conditions, and those in hospice care, providing love, gentleness, respect, compassion, and laughter. I engage clients in speech,...
Janet can also help with: Hospice services, errands, light cleaning, meal prep, companionship, dementia & more
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Isabel R.


Northampton, MA

$25/hr6 yrs exp

Caregiver

I have 6 years experience of caregiving for my elderly father who had dementia and mobility issues. Tasks that I completed include: bathing, dressing, toileting, transfers, mobility assistance, medication management, and companionship. I also have experience with Hoyer lifts.
Isabel can also help with: Errands, mobility assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia, companionship & more
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Cyndie E.


Broad Brook, CT

$20/hr1 yrs exp

Well Experienced .Flexible Hours,Easy To Get Along

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Communication skills: ability to listen actively and speak clearly Observation skills: ability to notice changes in physical condition, mood, and behavior Safety skills: knowledge of fall prevention, emergency procedures, and use of safety equipment Personal care skills: assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as...
Cyndie can also help with: Live-in home care
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Gerald M.


Winsted, CT

$23-40/hr3 yrs exp

Nursing Student With A Huge Heart

3 1/2 years experience working with individuals with both physical and mental challenges. Responsibilities included bathing, preparing meals, taking individuals to appointments and running errands, socializing, group activities, teaching basic living skills, and companionship in order to provide the best life experiences...
Gerald can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

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Kristie F.


Wilbraham, MA

$25/hr2 yrs exp

Get To Know Me

I like caring for seniors to provide companionship, emotional support and to help them to remain joyful and connected to their communities. I'm looking for a job that will give seniors and their families peace of mind and comfort knowing their loved ones are supported. I started caring for seniors when I graduated high school...
Kristie can also help with: Meal prep, home modification, dementia, light cleaning, errands, respite care & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

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Angela T.


Windsor, CT

$19-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a certified nurses aide that worked in this field over 10 years. Experience in working with patients that have dementia, alzheimers, parkinsons, stroke patients, and also with one's in need of general housework and companionship.
Angela can also help with: Errands, personal care, dementia
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

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Kimberly H.


West Hartford, CT

$16-21/hr

Senior Companionship, Meal Prep

I'm experienced first hand with individuals dealing with dementia. Both of my parents were sentence with this horrible disease. I was a personal caregiver to my mother until she passed . I fully understand how it affects the entire family.
Kimberly can also help with: Transportation, meal prep, dementia
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Charlene S.


South Windsor, CT

$20-25/hr3 yrs exp

Friendly Caregiver, Family Oriented

My experience comes from working with senior dementia clients, aging parents, and an education background working with preschool through 2nd grade. I believe that many of the skills required for elderly care are very similar to child care. Therefore, I bring a calm and friendly demeaner, offering choices and helping solve...
Charlene can also help with: Dementia, errands, light cleaning, meal prep
I'd describe my personality as patient, considerate, and compassionate. I like caring for seniors because I believe it is meaningful to provide them with companionship, support, and assistance. I'm looking for a job that allows me to see how support directly improves and impacts a persons quality of life. I started caring...
Julleyka can also help with: Meal prep, transportation, home modification, mobility assistance, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:

CPR

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Janet D.


Ludlow, MA

$25-30/hr5 yrs exp

Senior Companion/Meal Prep/Transportation/PART-TIME

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Extensive experience caring for elderly clients. I'm responsible, compassionate, reliable & thorough

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Recent companion care reviews in Southwick, MA

Katarina N.

5.0

Katarina is an exceptional human being who is highly educated, experienced, competent, and thoughtful. Moreover, she is willing and able to do exactly what is needed in the moment to care for clients with significant needs. Katarina goes above and beyond. She is kind and empathetic, and worked...

- Care member

Melissa T.

5.0

Melisa was really wonderful at an extremely difficult time. She nurtured my mom as she would a family member. She was extremely kind and supportive. Thank you Melissa for supporting us. I felt St ease or the best I could to go to work knowing that you and David were with my mom!

- Valerie R.

Lydia L.

5.0

Lydia was great with my parents, communicated well with me and was very proactive dealing with things that needed to be done. She was flexible and willing to help in any way needed.

- Anne P.

Kristina C.

5.0

Kristina pays attention to detail and she helps to care for my family in many ways. She is a good communicator and she is dependable. My family looks forward to her visits, and she takes a huge weight off my shoulders.

- Amie T.

Kimberly G.

5.0

Kim has gone above and beyond with our mom. She is experienced, kind, compassionate, and has an incredible work ethic. She is always at her best and treats the person and family she is working with love and respect. She quickly became one of the family and found her way into my mom's heart. Mom was...

- Nancy B.

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