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17 home care are listed in Decatur, AL
The average posted rate is $11/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby home care is 2 years
Home care in Decatur, AL
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have 4 years experience of in my home care of my Father in law, who had Dementia. We started out with a simple memory loss, He ended up passing away in our home 4 years after diagnosis. I understand all the stages one with Dementia goes through and how to go along with what they believe to be so. Unless, it becomes violent...
Patsy can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, mobility assistance, dementia, hospice services, companionship & more
Skills:
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Patsy was absolutely fantastic!! She stayed with my mom who suffers from dementia. I would hire Patsy again."
Kim L.
Hello! I am experienced in caring for children and running a household. My experience with senior care is limited to family, in assisting my great grandmother some nights before she passed away in 2007. However, I am happy to help seniors with things within my experience, including household responsibilities such as errands,...
Allen can also help with: Transportation, light cleaning, meal prep, errands
I have 1 year of experience as a caregiver. I can help with Home Care and Meal Preparation. love dogs cats and love working with all
Julie can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, personal care, errands
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
If you , or your loved one is in need of companionship, and caring for daily needs, look no further. You have found me.
I'm a retired nurse with over 10 years experience. I love caring for people. I will cheerfully provide companionship, and meet all of the daily needs, whatever they may be. I have spent the last 5 years caring...
Eva can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, hospice services, light cleaning, home modification, companionship & more
5.0
"Eva is very conscientious, knowledgeable, dependable and she has a positive attitude. As a retired nurse she is more than qualified to provide for all my wife's needs."
Ephraim M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am a registered nurse in Brazil with a long experience and specializes with Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's, diabetics and others mental illness, I am currently a nurse assistant (CNA) and licensed Homecare aide (HCA), I have been working with the elderly and developing a good working dynamic with people with dementia in the...
Anna can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, live-in home care, errands, meal prep, companionship & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
CPR
5.0
"Anna was the first caregiver my 99 year old mother had. It took a special person to get my mom to accept that she even needed care. Anna was incredibly sweet and anticipated all of my mother's needs from showering to oxygen, from meals to fixing her hair, and...
Scott M.
5.0
(3)
I am interested in a part-time position providing care for children or companionship for the elderly. I am trust-worthy, understanding and patient. My work experience includes 9 years in-home care for infants through preschool. I have a bachelor's degree in psychology and am CPR certified.
Anita can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, errands, transportation, companionship
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"The absolute best thing that happened to my family! She kept my kids for 4 years and loved my kids as her own and will do the same for an elderly person. She's simply the best!"
Valerie A.
Rohbecca M.
Athens, AL
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I've been in the healthcare profession for over 20 years, and really love what I do. I have experience in long term and assisted living, homecare, hospice, restorative (continuing rehab), and also have experience as an activities director, and working with alzheimer's disease.
I am proud to say, that I always give 110%, and I'm...
Rohbecca can also help with: Companionship, meal prep, hospice services, errands, light cleaning, dementia & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Becca was one of the hardest working people I’ve ever seen. She always exceeded our expectations when given a project to complete. Anyone looking for a hard working, reliable person will not be disappointed if they hire Becca."
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Brianna J D.
Madison, AL
$20-30/hr • 8 yrs exp
I have 8 years of experience taking care seniors:). I can with regular daily care, transportation, errands, meal prep and house cleaning
Brianna J can also help with: Light cleaning, respite care, errands, meal prep, personal care, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
As a former educator within the medical field, I have 15+ years of professional senior care experience. I pride myself on taking special care in caring for the seniors as if they were my own family. Being raised by my grandmother compound with extensive experience managing an independent personal care facility; life has gifted...
Julia can also help with: Hospice services, home modification, dementia, light cleaning, errands, companionship & more
Skills:
CNA
Wound Care
CPR
Melissa H.
Athens, AL
$10-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
I believe the key to caring for seniors is to treat them as they are my own family. I lived with my Grandmother when she broke her hip and I took care of her.
Melissa can also help with: Light cleaning, personal care, meal prep
Lorese W.
Madison, AL
$15-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
Looking For Someone To Care For Your Love One As You Would, I'm Here To Do Just That.
I'd describe my personality as
Empathetic/ Caring
Realistic
Organizer/Comnunicator
I like caring for seniors because they deserve the best life has to give. They have taken care of people like you and I and deserve to be cared for in their golden years.
I'm looking for a job that is mentally rewarding by caring for someone...
Lorese can also help with: Transportation, meal prep, live-in home care, errands, home modification, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
I have enjoyed being around seniors all of my life. As a child, my mom would take me to the nursing homes where she worked and I would visit and help the seniors, as mom worked. As I got older, I would take my kids to the senior home to trick or treat and do other activities. A few years ago, I worked with local assisted living...
Michell can also help with: Dementia, respite care, hospice services, personal care, home modification
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
After caring for both parents in their late years and caring for my mother through 13 years Dementia, it is my passion and desire to continue providing compassionate care and support to seniors/veterans and their families as so many families took care of us through those hard yrs. Witnessing the rich experiences and wisdom that...
Lori can also help with: Personal care, respite care, meal prep, dementia, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:
CPR
Aaron J.
Madison, AL
$20-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
I have 23 year of experience. I have taken care of my mother for 22 years and also a gentleman with Alzheimer's for 8 months. I can help with Transportation Services and Dementia. I also have experience with physical, occupational and speech therapies due to stroke my mother had, I also have experience with G-tube feeding....
Aaron can also help with: Errands, dementia, personal care, meal prep, respite care, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Aaron is kind and patient. He takes the time to learn best practices and techniques needed for the ones he is caring for. Aaron is loyal, dependable and would be an asset to any family in caring for a loved one. I met Aaron approximately 8 years ago while I, a...
Emily G.
Im a Christian
I have years of experience in elder care.
I was our pastors nanny for 10 years.
I can give references upon request. I love taking care elders:)
Gena can also help with: Live-in home care, personal care, dementia
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
CNA
I'd describe my personality as fun, loving, and kind.
I like caring for seniors because I know what's it's like to feel discarded and never want anyone to feel that way.
I'm looking for a job that allows me and my partner and my cat to travel (not always with pet)
I started caring for seniors when my grandma had...
Delia can also help with: Errands, meal prep, light cleaning, transportation, live-in home care
Skills:
CNA
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, I have worked as a caregiver in private homes and in long term care facilities. I always care for my patients as if they were my own family. I have experience in dementia care, bathing, bathroom assist, medication administration, Hoyer, ambulation, transfers, g-tube, tracheotomy and ostomy care and I am always happy to...
Kathryn can also help with: Companionship, mobility assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, errands, dementia & more
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Recent home care reviews in Decatur, AL
Patsy S.
5.0
Patsy was absolutely fantastic!! She stayed with my mom who suffers from dementia. I would hire Patsy again.
- Kim L.
Eva H.
5.0
Eva is very conscientious, knowledgeable, dependable and she has a positive attitude. As a retired nurse she is more than qualified to provide for all my wife's needs.
- Ephraim M.
Anna M.
5.0
Anna was the first caregiver my 99 year old mother had. It took a special person to get my mom to accept that she even needed care. Anna was incredibly sweet and anticipated all of my mother's needs from showering to oxygen, from meals to fixing her hair, and from getting her ready for a physician...
- Scott M.
Anita W.
5.0
Mrs. Anita is genuinely the kindest woman I have ever known. She treated my family like her own. We've laughed together, cried together, and everything in between. She puts others before herself and always makes others comfortable in her presence. I am honored to have had Mrs. Anita care for my...
- Dana T.
Rohbecca M.
5.0
I live in Pennsylvania. My parents live in Athens. Knowing Becky was there to help gave me so much peace of mind.
She was always on time, was proactive in getting things done around the house and was warm and attentive to my Mom.
My Dad has signs of dementia - she was so thoughtful and patient...
- Stephanie L.
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FAQs for finding home care in Decatur, AL
How much does private home care cost per hour near me in Decatur, AL?
The average rate for hiring a home care provider in Decatur, AL as of January, 2025 is $11.00 per hour. This cost will fluctuate depending on the provider's level of experience, whether the care is full-time or part-time and the duties required to perform to care for your senior loved one.
How can I find home care near me in Decatur, AL?
Care.com has 3 home care providers for seniors in Decatur, AL. To start searching for caregivers near you, you need to create a Care.com account. To create your account, you will answer some basic questions to help you find home care providers that specialize in your family member’s needs. You will then have the option to either post a job and receive applications from candidates, or you can search for caregivers on the website. You can filter results by distance from Decatur, AL or hourly rate. After you have selected your candidates, you can schedule interviews, check references, request background checks, and can then hire a home health care provider that suits your needs the best.
What types of home care services are available near me in Decatur, AL?
The types of home health care services near you in Decatur, AL will vary depending on the needs of the senior you’re hiring home care assistance for, but home care providers can assist with companionship and fellowship, as well as skilled nursing care. There are also home caregivers in Decatur, AL that can assist with daily activities, such as cooking, medication prompting, dressing, bathing and transporting the senior patient to and from appointments.
How can I safely hire home care near me in Decatur, AL?
If you need to hire senior home care near you in Decatur, AL, we strongly suggest you run an independent background check, request professional references, and interview a handful of candidates. You can also look for providers on Care.com who have a CareCheck badge on their profile, which is a background check we request all in home care service providers complete. Any senior home care providers who complete a CareCheck will have a badge on their profile that displays the date the background check was run.
What interview questions should I ask when hiring home health care near me in Decatur, AL?
When you’re hiring in home health care services near you in Decatur, AL, it can be really helpful to interview a handful of different candidates to help you find the right fit. It’s a good idea to ask them questions about the exact responsibilities they feel comfortable taking on, how they best communicate, and what types of senior health issues they have dealt with in the past.