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Makhosazane M.
Derby, CT
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Am Looking For A Home Care Elderly Care Am A Certified CNA Am The Best Care Giver
Been doing care giving more than 10years learn about hospice and Alzheimer's MS and more I do live in or hrly have my own car clean drivers license and CNA license
Makhosazane can also help with: Companionship, meal prep, errands, dementia, hospice services, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
I have 3 years of experience working with elder people. I have feedback about my work from the families I worked for. I also have experience working with children, I have a younger sister who has always been under my care. I also have 2 beautiful cats and a dog. I came from Ukraine and I am very attentive to my work. I am glad...
Oleksandra can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, live-in home care, home modification
I have been working with seniors for over 10 years now. I started out in an assisted living and have been giving private care to various other senior citizens. I understand the importance of having a passionate care giver there to take care of a loved one. I am a kind and patient care giver with years of experience.
Rita can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, personal care, respite care, errands, hospice services & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
(7)
LIVE IN LIVE OUT Compassionate caregiver with 19 years experience in healthcare, 10 years as a Patient Safety Monitor. Possesses exceptional time management skills. Demonstrates excellent verbal skills during challenging situations, including with patients with at risk behaviors, Dementia, and Alzheimer's. Speaks 3 languages,...
Martha can also help with: Live-in home care, light cleaning, companionship, dementia, errands, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
"She is caring and she helped me a lot!!
She is sweetheart and when I needed something she was there always!!"
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello,
My name is Kristina. I am 36 years old and a mother of three. I have experience caring for seniors. I can provide assistance with bathing, grooming, toileting, and dressing. I am able to assist with errands, doctor's appointments, prepare meals and light housekeeping and provide companion care. I have experience caring...
Kristina can also help with: Live-in home care, personal care, visiting nurse, visiting physician, dementia
5.0
"A wonderful individual . She makes my mom feel comfortable, she is pleasant , a good caregiver and very dependable. It's nice to see my mom have fun while she interacts with Kristina and how much Kristina seems to genuinely enjoy being with my mom also."
Alison G.
Kamika H.
West Haven, CT
$17-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi my name is Kamika I am a mother of two I am a CNA a PCA I have my CPR for adults and infants I am a licensed phlebotomist I have over 15 years as a can and PCA I do not smoke I love animals I'm looking to provide service and be a great help to whoever I can
Kamika can also help with: Respite care, dementia, home modification, live-in home care, hospice services, personal care & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"I interviewed Kamika on Thursday August 13, and I found her to be a "very" unique candidate with an openness of herself both personally and professionally. She went over a list of strengths and she immediately told me how she planned to use her strengths to make...
Eddie C.
4.9
(20)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello. I'm a certified nursing assistant /CNA/DCS Worker.
I have over 20 years+ experience. I also have worked in nursing homes, assisted living and hospitals. I have work in private home and facilities. I also work with special needs adult and children I have experience caring for Dementia , Alzheimer's, Parkinson, Cancer,...
Johanne can also help with: Light cleaning, hospice services, companionship, errands, home modification, dementia & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Johanne (aka Jojo) was an aid to my mother-in-law struggling with dementia. She is sweet, professional and skilled with no drama. She always gets the job done, and is a patient, fun and extremely capable provider. Any family would be lucky to have Jojo caring for...
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Licensed Practical Nurse.
I am a loving and caring person with 8 years of experience. I m looking for a full- or part-time job during the day, evening or overnight. I've been working in a long-term care facility for 8 years now which was my first job since I graduated from school. I have worked with all kinds of clients wit...
Myrlande can also help with: Respite care, personal care, dementia, hospice services, live-in home care, home modification & more
5.0
"Myrlande continues to be a fantastic caregiver for my mother with ALS. She is great!"
Simon K.
Christella J.
West Haven, CT
$25-30/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Christella. I graduated from Nassau Community College with my associate in Liberal arts. I have 9 years of experience working as a home health Aide and one year working as a nursing assistant. I used to work on the tracheostomy floor and I had patients with tube feeding, thickening, and all types of diet plus kosher....
Christella can also help with: Home modification, dementia, light cleaning, hospice services, companionship, errands & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Christella was an amazing help when my father in law was ill with cancer. She is very competent, technically skilled at caring for extremely ill patients, and very caring and compassionate. She was punctual and was even able to help us on short notice when we had a...
Cara F.
Pamela L.
Shelton, CT
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Personal Care Asst. /Certificated Nursing Asst.Seeking PT Work.
5.0
(2)
I have worked in the medical field for 25 + yrs.
As a CNA / Medical Assistant. & Phlebotomist
I am available for home blood draws for those clients that can not get into the laboratory.
I have been providing independent home care for 15 yrs
I take great pride in my job!
I really love what I do!
the best part of my job is...
Pamela can also help with: Personal care, hospice services, dementia
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Pam is caring, intuitive, responsible and a pleasure to be in the company of. She has been very helpful with the care of my husband. "
Sandy M.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm a mature, compassionate and dependable individual who is seeking a job in caring for your loved one in their time of need. . Professional references from jobs and patients. I've worked for hospice for 6 years and my duties include bathing, feeding, dressing, warm companionship, homemaking, transportation, and incontinence...
Catherine can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, home modification, dementia, live-in home care, hospice services & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Cathy has become like one of the family while taking care of my father who has Parkinsonism. She is conscientious, sharp and intuitive as well as very caring. She has excellent communication skills and good rapport with all whom she is around.
She adapts well...
Nancy B.
5.0
(1)
Caring for elderly comes naturally! I have patience, respect, I like to keep busy and truly care! I am very trustworthy and responsible and can assist with dressing, errands, shopping, complete healthy meals,
transportation and light house keeping.
I am seeking part-time opportunities!
Thank you
Karen
Karen can also help with: Personal care, companionship, live-in home care, dementia, mobility assistance
5.0
"Karen was always punctual, dependable and consistent. She helped us and our daughter for several months when juggling work hours and child care. Our daughter loved her time with Karen and we always appreciated her help with some housekeeping when our daughter...
Kate D.
4.0
(7)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Shower, remind medicine, personal care, feeding, hoyer lift and wheel chair. I offer compassion, care, responsible, honesty & safety of patient
Karina can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, personal care, hospice services
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
Wound Care
5.0
"Karina took care of my mother in law 5 days a week for 4 months. She was very competent and kind, and she developed a wonderful rapport with my mother in law. She is also very reliable. "
Michal R.
5.0
(4)
I have 7 years of experience. I can help with Home Care and Light Housecleaning. take care of clients daily care routine and make their lives better with a smile and patience so they feel comfortable in their home
Tumelo can also help with: Mobility assistance, dementia, meal prep, light cleaning, companionship, live-in home care & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Tumelo was like our guardian angel when my mom came home from the hospital. She did an amazing job nursing my mom back to good health. My mom had moments of anger outbursts due to the Dementia but Tumelo handled it gracefully."
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hi! My name is Margaret and I currently live in Trumbull, CT.
I have been a registered nurse for 30+ years and have worked in hospitals and home care situations from New York to New Haven County.
Working in home care has been a passion for me since I was young, and I enjoy spending my time with elderly patients. I believe I...
Margaret can also help with: Meal prep, hospice services, light cleaning, dementia, errands, live-in home care & more
5.0
"Margaret was always punctual and courteous. Made my mom feel cared for but not overwhelmed. Would definitely recommend to others"
Brad J.
5.0
(2)
I am a RN who has worked in skilled nursing facilities with the elderly in the past. I have assisted with catheters, renal ailments, hepatic ailments, gastrointestinal ailments, decubitus sores, and heart ailments. Having gone through a bout of cancer myself, I now cannot return to regular nursing. However, my love of working...
5.0
"Not only is Kelly dependable, she is invaluable! She is by far the best caregiver I have ever had!-Genuine and passionate about helping others & it shines through in her work. It's never a job for her, it's obviously how she lives her life. I was so fortunate to be...
Meadow M.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
As an experienced caregiver I am able to give the best of me to my clients.
I have experience with infants, young and elderly with all type of conditions. I am able to come up with some ideas that fit my clients needs and make them comfortable. Most clients appreciate my personality and character. I am reliable, dependable and...
Ikami can also help with: Visiting nurse, personal care, hospice services, dementia
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Ikami is an caring and understanding health care professional who assisted my family with the care of my mother-in-law (Stage 4 colorectal & liver cancer). I highly recommend Ikami."
James D.
5.0
(3)
Run errands, remind patients to take meds, take patients for a walk, and assisting patients.
Merrinese can also help with: Live-in home care, personal care, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"This young lady is very honest and trustworthy. She is caring, kind and warm. She takes her role very seriously and make our family her own. "
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a Peruvian mother of three children, I was raised by my grandparents, I know how important it is to care for your loved ones, the love and attention they need. I have worked taking care of children, but I have always taken care of my grandparents, I know how to change them, bathe them, prepare them their food and attend to...
Evelyn can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, transportation, personal care, errands, companionship & more
5.0
"Evelyn is kind, compassionate, reliable and trustworthy. She cared for my father like her own family member. Evelyn met my dad’s needs from the beginning until his demise. I highly recommend Evelyn. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
My grandmother spent the last year or so of her life suffering from frontal lobal dementia. We had her in a lovely nursing facility, but the nurses are just so overworked she wasn't being tended to as much as I would have liked. So I spent most of the time with her. Naturally, I love my grandmother, but I loved being in that...
Jeannine can also help with: Dementia, personal care
5.0
"Jeannine is a loving person who took excellent care of my Dad, who was in his 90 s at the time. I would highly recommend her."
Jane S.
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Recent home care reviews in Derby, CT
Martha V.
5.0
She is caring and she helped me a lot!!
She is sweetheart and when I needed something she was there always!!
- Care member
Kristina U.
5.0
A wonderful individual . She makes my mom feel comfortable, she is pleasant , a good caregiver and very dependable. It's nice to see my mom have fun while she interacts with Kristina and how much Kristina seems to genuinely enjoy being with my mom also.
- Alison G.
Kamika H.
5.0
I interviewed Kamika on Thursday August 13, and I found her to be a "very" unique candidate with an openness of herself both personally and professionally. She went over a list of strengths and she immediately told me how she planned to use her strengths to make our family better. She seemed in the...
- Eddie C.
Johanne D.
5.0
Johanne (aka Jojo) was an aid to my mother-in-law struggling with dementia. She is sweet, professional and skilled with no drama. She always gets the job done, and is a patient, fun and extremely capable provider. Any family would be lucky to have Jojo caring for their loved one ❤️
- Care member
Myrlande A.
5.0
Myrlande continues to be a fantastic caregiver for my mother with ALS. She is great!
- Simon K.
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FAQs for finding home care in Derby, CT
How much does private home care cost per hour near me in Derby, CT?
The average rate for hiring a home care provider in Derby, CT as of March, 2025 is $19.67 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 Derby, CT?
Care.com has 3 home care providers for seniors in Derby, CT. 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 Derby, CT 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 Derby, CT?
The types of home health care services near you in Derby, CT 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 Derby, CT 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 Derby, CT?
If you need to hire senior home care near you in Derby, CT, 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 Derby, CT?
When you’re hiring in home health care services near you in Derby, CT, 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.