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36 home aides are listed in Portage, IN

The average posted rate is $13/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby home aides is 10 years

Home aides in Portage, IN

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Iris M.


Portage, IN

$13-15/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs Caregiver

5.0

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I am a mother of 4 and I have always had a love for helping those that need it. I was a home health aid and used to work for a company that helps those with developmental disabilities achieve independence and promote choice. With this I have had to play many roles. I aide with transportation, hygiene, cooking, shopping, provide...
Iris can also help with: Light cleaning, respite care, live-in home care
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Iris is an amazing person and open to providing quality care for people when they need it most!"

Care member

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Jacqueline J.


Gary, IN

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Home Health Aid

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Seeking a position as a certified Health Aid provider to care for and comfort those in need. Experience with individuals battling dementia, Alzheimer, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, parkinson's, MS, cancer patients, stroke victims, wound care, mental disorders, chronic illnesses, feeding tube's, and other diseases and disorders....
Jacqueline can also help with: Hospice services, companionship, meal prep, errands, light cleaning, dementia & more
Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Jacqueline cared for my mother for the last 2 months of my mother's life. Jacqueline was a very kind and caring caregiver, always looking for ways to make my mother as comfortable as possible."

Care member

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Nellie G.


Chesterton, IN

$15-20/hr5 yrs exp

Home Health Aide

I have worked at three senior living facilities and currently work part time for a home health company since February of 2020. I have also provided home care for a few people outside of my main job. I am very patient and always put work first. Willing to travel within northern Indiana and southwest Michigan. I was CNA certified...
Skills:

CNA

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Chynna M.


Gary, IN

$17-23/hr3 yrs exp

Home Heath Aide

Hello there, I'm Chynna, an experienced Home Health Aide who has a passion for caring for others. I have been working since I was 17 years old and have had my fair share of odd jobs. Care giving is one that I enjoy the most. Some of my experience include working in a retirement community, one on one with clients, working within...
Chynna can also help with: Transportation, dementia, light cleaning, errands, meal prep
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Shunea E.


Gary, IN

$17-20/hr10 yrs exp

Certified Home Health Aide

I am a patient, loving, intuitive Certified Home Health Aide. I have been taking care of the elderly for over 10 yrs both personally and professionally. It's not just a job to me. It's my passion and my God given gift. I consider it a privilege to be trusted with such an important role in someone's life.
Shunea can also help with: Respite care, hospice services, light cleaning, errands, dementia, meal prep & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Renee Z.


Valparaiso, IN

$13-25/hr3 yrs exp

1.5

(3)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I am available for full-time or part-time caregiver. I am a resident of Valparaiso. Some facts about myself: CPR/first-aid knowledgeable, current card, excellent driving record and insurance. I consider myself to be a punctual, honest, and reliable person. My hours are flexible to accommodate your needs. My past work...
Renee can also help with: Personal care, light cleaning, errands, transportation, meal prep, visiting physician & more
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Isabella P.


Chesterton, IN

$12-20/hr2 yrs exp

Part Time In Home Care

I am a registered nurse in the ICU with experience in home health care, personal care, medications, hospice, and dementia. I worked as a home health aide for a privately owned company while in nursing school. With my experience in nursing school and at work, I can offer quality care to your loved one.
Isabella can also help with: Respite care, personal care, dementia
Skills:

CPR

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

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Adesuwa O.


Hobart, IN

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Geriatric Nursing Assistant

I have a background that encompasses a wide range of healthcare experience, including private duty nursing, assistant living facilities, and customer service. With my compassion, experience working with seniors, professional accomplishments, motivation and sense of responsibility, I can quickly become a productive member of your...
Adesuwa can also help with: Errands, personal care, meal prep, hospice services, light cleaning, respite care & more
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Alyssa K.


Valparaiso, IN

$10-15/hr1 yrs exp

Home Health Aide

In 2018, I worked as a home health aide, I won't mention because I don't want to slander a place that may have improved. I have previous experience helping elderly. Primarily helping them move around, clean their house, run their errands. While I was and am capable of helping more, the people I cared for didn't need the extra...
Alyssa can also help with: Live-in home care, transportation, errands, light cleaning, meal prep
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Sherry M.


Merrillville, IN

$15-40/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Have been in the medical field for over 20yrs, very dependable, very caring, team player, help individuals with their daily living. CPR Certified, Home Health Aide Certification. Light Housekeeping.
Sherry can also help with: Errands, companionship, home modification, hospice services, light cleaning, dementia & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

CNA

5.0
"Sherry was a great caregiver to my father . She was always punctual, professional and easy to work with . Highly recommend Sherry and would definitely hire her again !"

Audrey M.

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Yolanda J.


Crown Point, IN

$15-20/hr5 yrs exp

Home Health Aide

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am trained to assist with all basic activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, eating, grooming, moving from one place to another, and toileting. I can check vital signs such as blood pressure, respiration and pulse, monitor a client's physical and mental condition; level of exercise; and how much they are...
Yolanda can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, respite care, live-in home care
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"She is honest, punctual and dependable."

Melvalett C.

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Sheila P.


Merrillville, IN

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

Home Health Aide Available Full-Time

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I worked in Chicago at Rush University Medical Center from 1989 until 2016, with 17 of those years dedicated to the operating rooms. I have admirable experience in providing companion care for home care or in a hospital environment. I have a sound knowledge of managing clients with Cancer, Dementia, Parkinson, Alzheimer's and...
Sheila can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, dementia, companionship, errands, mobility assistance & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

Wound Care

5.0
"I highly recommend Shelia as a candidate for employment. Shelia has cared for my father for the last five years . Shelia is extremely compassionate and completely trustworthy.I am very confident that you will be as happy with her work as we were. Shelia was...

Rowena D.

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Christie B.


Valparaiso, IN

$18/hr10 yrs exp

Compassion And Education To Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have had an Indiana CNA license it is expired but on good standings. I have worked in long term care facilities since 2012. Been a mother to 3 children who are adults now. Have worked as a DSP helping with ADL's. Have held med certification, CPI certification first aid and CPR certifications. I do have a drivers license in...
Christie can also help with: Live-in home care, dementia, meal prep, mobility assistance, companionship, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Christie covered 2 days a week while our regular girl had days off. this was a 24/7 job so she had 48 hours a week and worked out great! My parents liked her as well. Christie was excellent and highly recommended, even driving over on Thanksgiving to checking on...

Kim R.

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Havena P.


Crown Point, IN

$18-35/hr7 yrs exp

Hello, My Name is Havena. I have 4 years of experience as a certified Caregiver with CPR and First Aid. I assist with Meal Prepping, light housekeeping, running errands, Bathing/ grooming, medication reminders. I also assist with transportation to important doctor's appointments. I really believe that I will be a great fit by...
Havena can also help with: Hospice services, errands, dementia, mobility assistance, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Wound Care

CPR

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Havena is very great with being patient and attentive. She makes sure not only to get the job done in a timely manner But, doing so with a positive and caring attitude."

Cianna D.

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Dorothy U.


Schererville, IN

$25/hr3 yrs exp

With over 6years of dedicated experience in senior care, I'd describe my personality as an honest, RESPECTFUL, PATIENT and KIND person. I am a compassionate caregiver; My expertise includes Companionship, managing medication etc. It may also please you to know that I'm fully vaccinated for COVID and also has my CRP/FirstAid...
Dorothy can also help with: Transportation, mobility assistance, light cleaning, home modification, errands, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Her commitment with the clients is overrated . she's focused, details oriented , loving and passionate about her job. Everybody loved her"

Care member

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Olvalee W.


Gary, IN

$8-25/hr1 yrs exp

CNA

Experience certificates nurses aide with experience working in nursing home and in home care setting.
Olvalee can also help with: Transportation, errands, light cleaning, live-in home care, meal prep
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

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Makiya N.


Merrillville, IN

$20-35/hr8 yrs exp

CNA/Home Health Aide Available Full Time Or Part Time

I've been in healthcare almost 10yrs. Patient care is my weaknesss. I genuinely love taking care of those who need assistance.
Skills:

CNA

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Robin B.


Highland, IN

$25/hr10 yrs exp

I am a certified nursing assistant and a home health aide. I have over 25 yrs experience. I have experience in Alzheimer's and dementia care , stroke, diabetes, bed found patients as well as children. I enjoy helping people in their homes .
Robin can also help with: Meal prep, hospice services, dementia, light cleaning, companionship, errands & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

CPR

I have 3 years experience of working with adults with disabilities. I was a home health aide for 2 years and comfortable providing care seekers with reliable care!
Jomika can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Yolanda T.


Hammond, IN

$17-20/hr9 yrs exp

Home Health Aide

I have 9 years of being a caregiver I started out in the homes and for the last 3 years I have been worrying in facilities and also in the memory care units a s well.
Yolanda can also help with: Dementia, transportation, errands, respite care, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Recent home aide reviews in Portage, IN

Iris M.

5.0

Iris is an amazing person and open to providing quality care for people when they need it most!

- Care member

Jacqueline J.

5.0

Jacqueline cared for my mother for the last 2 months of my mother's life. Jacqueline was a very kind and caring caregiver, always looking for ways to make my mother as comfortable as possible.

- Care member

Sherry M.

5.0

Sherry has been an excellent caregiver for my sister who has dementia. From day one she was pleasant and engaging with my sister, no matter how many times my sister asked the same questions or when she tried to pack her things and leave. Sherry was always willing to help wherever needed or filling...

- Julie P.

Yolanda J.

5.0

She is honest, punctual and dependable.

- Melvalett C.

Sheila P.

5.0

Sheila is a knowledgeable caregiver who provided excellent care for my mom from March 2022 until November 2023. She is quite dependable and punctual. She rarely asked for time off, but when she did, she gave notice well in advance. My mom’s dementia led to some challenging situations which Sheila...

- Barbara F.

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