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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm from Europe, and I have been a nanny for about 30 years because it is what I love doing. I want to devote all my love to your children and keep them safe. I'm very flexible and experienced in a variety of settings. I'm fun loving, energetic, and happy with my life. I have a great driving record, and a clean background with...
Aneta can also help with: Meal prep, errands, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have 16 years of experience providing compassionate care to elderly patients, both in nursing homes and private residences. For the past decade, I have worked in a nursing home, where I have consistently delivered high-quality care. In addition, I have spent 16 years caring for elderly clients in their homes, ensuring they...
Rukiya can also help with: Companionship, dementia, live-in home care, meal prep, hospice services, errands & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Rukiya was one of the biggest blessings of my life. Hired for an interim week before my mother entered memory care, I needed someone immediately to help my dad at home as my mothers care was too much. Rukiya is the most loving, dependable, wonderful woman and I'm...
Lindsay K.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am a Certified Home Health Aide with over 25 years of experience. I can help with Personal Hygiene, Meal Prep, Medical Management and more. I am friendly, welcoming and respectful. I value my job and take pride in my responsibilities. I am dedicated in enhancing the quality of services that I can provide.
Sharda can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep, hospice services, companionship & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"I first met Sharda when she cared for my mom while she was recovering and short-term rehab in the end of 2019.
She then worked with my mom when she came home from the short-term rehab. She worked the night shift with my mom. Unfortunately my mom had a stroke in...
Pam M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I feel there is no other rewarding job than to help people and make a difference in someones life. I am a very caring, loving and outgoing person. I feel like I have a special way with children where I'm able to build a relationship and trust with them no problem. I am currently a certified nursing assistant as well as nursing...
Mariah can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, visiting nurse, personal care, respite care
Skills:
CNA
Melissa F.
Meriden, CT
$22-28/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
I am a medical assistant graduate looking to privately take care of children or adults with any disabilities who need one on one care. I am a great companion willing to give the same care I would want my family members to receive. I can work flexible hours Monday Wednesday Friday until 5 p.m. with some flexibility if needed
Melissa can also help with: Personal care, mobility assistance, dementia, transportation
Skills:
CPR
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Melissa is a very caring in touch with the need of others and very committed to her work .
She would be a great asset to your team ."
Angie D.
Kelly P.
Middletown, CT
$22/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Experience in senior care as well as child care. I love to make people smile. I treat all clients the same way I would want my family to be treated.
Kelly can also help with: Personal care
5.0
"Kelly was a such a compassionate, warm person. My Mother loved having her as her caregiver. Kelly went above and beyond all the time. She was a dream!!!!"
Susan B.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello Everyone! I Love to do gardening. also Certified Personal caregiver and a former home health aid. Experience with memory care! Dementia and Alzheimer's for many years, look forward to hearing from you!
Leanne can also help with: Hospice services, errands, companionship, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Leanne, Took care of my father after he came home from a rehab facility. She had a great amount of patience and was able to manage dad's feisty attitude. She has a good sense of humor and is also good with animals. She was always on time. I would definitely hire...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a very sweet and caring person who is eager to help others. I am looking for work while I'm also in nursing school. When I was in high school I volunteered at a care center making blankets for the elderly, and visiting each week. I would keep the residents company and listen to their amazing stories (sometimes the...
Meagan can also help with: Errands, dementia, mobility assistance, companionship, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Wound Care
5.0
"Absolutely amazing, She's a great help to mom. Can't recommend enough!"
Cindy L.
Hamandree K.
Meriden, CT
$20-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
I have 10 years of experience with senior citizens. I can assist with medication, meal preparation, rest room assistance, and companionship etc.
Hamandree can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, meal prep, personal care
5.0
"Truly a gift to our family. Very patient, loving, caring and understanding. We appreciate all your help. Thank you so much. I highly recommend Hamandree."
Shaneeza K.
I have 10 years of experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse. I have over 28 years experience in health care, from hospital, skilled nursing facility, Homecare (behavioral health, senior living etc), care management, and doctor office setting. I can help with Home Care and Personal Care.
Shanequa can also help with: Respite care, hospice services, light cleaning, personal care
Skills:
Licensed Nurse
I have been working with care jobs for over 10 years, I'm well experienced and very knowledgeable, I speak well in English and I have equipped all my experiences over the years on crew ships and took it to land, I am full of love energy and not to forget I love thinking out the box
Maurina can also help with: Companionship, meal prep, dementia, live-in home care, hospice services, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Home Health Aide
Ritshidze M.
Meriden, CT
$20/hr • 1 yrs exp
I'd describe my personality as kind, empathetic, fun to work with
I like caring for seniors because I like making a difference, an opportunity to give back, personal growth and fulfillment , learning from life experiences seniors have a wealth of knowledge and life stories to share which can be incredibly enriching
I'm...
Ritshidze can also help with: Live-in home care, meal prep
PCA and former Occupational Therapist Assistant and CPR certified. Experienced with dementia, stroke, amputees, etc. Seeking employment to help your loved one with activities, exercise, doctor appointments, cooking, cleaning, bathing and fall prevention. Also helping assit with purposeful goals to improve their independence....
Elaine can also help with: Dementia, companionship, meal prep, hospice services, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
Hi, My name is Sandy and seniors have a special place in my heart. I was always close with my only grandparent. As an adult I have had the opportunity to spend many an hour at senior facilities doing therapy dog work just to find some people want someone just to talk too. When I had a career I did cancer Alzheimer's research. In...
Sandy can also help with: Personal care, dementia, respite care
Anita J.
Middletown, CT
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 20 years experience .. I have worked doing private duty with patients with many different aliments such as cerbal palsey dementia, Parkinson's disease.... I have also work 5 years at Essex meadows a nursing home.. I also work now at a Middlesex hospital for 5 years in a Critical care unit. And now I work at Hospital of...
Anita can also help with: Errands, hospice services, light cleaning, dementia, companionship, live-in home care & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Anita showed up on time. Parked her car in a safe place which would made it easy for me to get into. Anita's job was to assist me at my son's wedding and after-party wedding event. I have neuropathy and have trouble walking, especially with stairs. I had to...
Care member
Travis E.
Meriden, CT
$22-30/hr • 6 yrs exp
Available For Companionship. Strong Background In Client Relationships With The Elderly
From 2013 to 2015 I worked for Hunter's Ambulance as a Chair Car Driver. My duty consisted of transporting the elderly and disabled in wheelchairs for various arrangements such as dialysis treatments, hospital discharges, and personal engagements. Among my other duties I would make sure each client experienced a safe,...
Travis can also help with: Dementia, personal care
Skills:
CPR
I have been providing care to seniors for 30 years. I really get satisfaction in putting a smile on someone's face and making their everyday living a little more enjoyable. I strive to make your mom or your dad feel as independent as possible.
Graceann can also help with: Meal prep, personal care, transportation, light cleaning, respite care, errands & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello I'm a Certified Nursing Assistant.
I have experience working in a nursing facility with patients with Alzheimer's and Parkinson's for 7years working with over 12 patients everyday.
My main responsibilities have been to provide assistance with dressing, toileting, walking, medication management, friendship, companionship,...
Kagiso can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, meal prep, live-in home care, errands, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Wound Care
CPR
5.0
"She's a fast learner and has so much love for kids. She is trustworthy and very respectful!!!"
Bontle M.
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: Companionship, hospice services, home modification, dementia, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Christella was as wonderful as I had expected she'd be from our first call. I was looking for someone who was intelligent, strong, intuitive, hard working and kind and she was all of those things and more. Anyone would be lucky to have her work with their loved...
Reginald R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Managing care is what I do. Food prep, shopping, errands, scheduling. You name it. I am passionate about taking care of my clients. I am CPR certified. I have been certified as a CNA since 2012 and still am currently. As well as PCA & RA. I have worked with dementia patients, paraplegic, IV drains, diabetes. Look forward of...
Katherine can also help with: Live-in home care, errands, hospice services, light cleaning, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:
Wound Care
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"We hired Katherine to help with our 95 year old mother stay in her home. Katherine can relate to mom and works to make sure mom is safe in her home. Mom looks forward to her coming each week. I would recommend Katherine."
Janet L.
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Recent home care reviews in Durham, CT
Rukiya M.
5.0
Rukiya was one of the biggest blessings of my life. Hired for an interim week before my mother entered memory care, I needed someone immediately to help my dad at home as my mothers care was too much. Rukiya is the most loving, dependable, wonderful woman and I'm so sad we didn't have her for...
- Lindsay K.
Sharda A.
5.0
I first met Sharda when she cared for my mom while she was recovering and short-term rehab in the end of 2019.
She then worked with my mom when she came home from the short-term rehab. She worked the night shift with my mom. Unfortunately my mom had a stroke in early 2020. We need a team of aids...
- Pam M.
Melissa F.
5.0
Melissa is a very caring in touch with the need of others and very committed to her work .
She would be a great asset to your team .
- Angie D.
Kelly P.
5.0
Kelly was a such a compassionate, warm person. My Mother loved having her as her caregiver. Kelly went above and beyond all the time. She was a dream!!!!
- Susan B.
Leanne O.
5.0
We have a special needs son who she did a great job watching. She was patient and knew when he needed to take a walk etc.
- Care member
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FAQs for finding home care in Durham, CT
How much does private home care cost per hour near me in Durham, CT?
The average rate for hiring a home care provider in Durham, CT as of March, 2025 is $30.00 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 Durham, CT?
Care.com has 1 home care providers for seniors in Durham, 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 Durham, 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 Durham, CT?
The types of home health care services near you in Durham, 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 Durham, 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 Durham, CT?
If you need to hire senior home care near you in Durham, 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 Durham, CT?
When you’re hiring in home health care services near you in Durham, 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.