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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, light cleaning, errands
Skills:
CPR
5.0
(4)
20 years experience as a Live-in Caregiver for seniors. Specializing in providing care for clients with Parkinson's; Dementia; Alzheimer's and Mobility issues among other ailments. Care includes Medication administration; meal planning, preparing and serving; Companionship; Housekeeping including laundry; assist in bathing;...
Nilufar can also help with: Live-in home care
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
Wound Care
5.0
"Nilufar (Nellie as we know her) was hired as a live-in caregiver for my in-laws. My mother-in-law was very sick at the time we hired Nilufar and she passed away a short time later. We never thought my father-in-law would last much longer without his wife but he...
Care member
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: Errands, hospice services, live-in home care, dementia, companionship, meal prep & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
Home Health Aide
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.
Sandra K.
Guilford, CT
$18/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Sandra. I worked as a home health aide in Denton, TX, for 2 years from 1997 to 1998. I moved to Connecticut and worked in another field. In 2018, I went back into home health, and I worked for a lady in Austin, and I lived in for 5 months. Then, I worked for a family from India for 6 months into 2019. I then...
Sandra can also help with: Live-in home care, light cleaning, hospice services, dementia, companionship, home modification & more
5.0
"Sandra is amazing! Caring, gentle, fabulous cook! We always felt reassured and confident having her in our home!"
Care member
5.0
(6)
Hired by 3 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: Companionship, hospice services, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep, errands & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Sharda was a caregiver for my husband who had advanced Parkinson's disease. She was with him at least five days per week for about four years, until he passed away in 2019. She is by far the best caregiver I have ever hired. Sharda is highly skilled at her job. She...
Patricia S.
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: Visiting nurse, hospice services, respite care, dementia, personal 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: Dementia, transportation, mobility assistance, personal care
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
Wound Care
5.0
"Melissa and I worked for the same patient for about a year and she is a great caregiver. She went beyond her regular duties and helped with everything in the house. She was always on time and always willing to cover if I needed time off. "
Alexandra G.
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.
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: Personal care, dementia, meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"We find her to efficient, caring, and the most versatile person."
Allison S.
I work with disabled veterans and love what I do. I work with my clients the same way I would want someone to care for my loved one. I have patience, respect and I am very understanding and I go above and beyond for my clients. My clients' safety is important. My clients' needs and wants comes first. Communication is key. I love...
Latoya can also help with: Light cleaning, hospice services, dementia, companionship, meal prep, mobility assistance & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Julie H.
Middletown, CT
$17-26/hr • 3 yrs exp
I'd describe my personality as someone who is kind, caring and compassionate.
I like caring for seniors because they bring such joy to my heart to see them happy
I'm looking for a job that is flexible
I started caring for seniors over 10 years
One thing you should know about me is that I take excellent care of my clients
Julie can also help with: Meal prep, live-in home care, personal care, home modification, light cleaning
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: Light cleaning, respite care, hospice services, personal care
Skills:
Licensed Nurse
For over 40 years, I have appreciated wisdom born of experience that exudes from our elders. Caring for seniors has been my vocation and my avocation from youth.
In my early 20's I was asked to care for seniors who were family friends. For my career, I was a Home Economics teacher (now Consumer and Family Sciences). During that...
Merrie can also help with: Dementia, errands, respite care, light cleaning, meal prep
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: Light cleaning, live-in home care, meal prep, companionship, hospice services, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
CNA
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: Light cleaning, errands, companionship, hospice services, dementia, meal prep & 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, respite care, dementia
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: Light cleaning, hospice services, errands, dementia, companionship, meal prep & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
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 weeknight 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...
Meagan can also help with: Errands, companionship, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep, mobility assistance & more
Skills:
Wound Care
I have got my first hand experience working with the elderly, when my father was placed in a hospice care. I have seen so many helpless , lonely people just laying there lifeless, and it made me feel horrible inside, I just wanted to give back , make a difference and be there for those people to let them know they are not alone....
Violetta can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, live-in home care, personal care, respite care
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Recent home care reviews in Durham, CT
Nilufar S.
5.0
Nilufar was a very caring and competent caregiver for my elderly aunt.
She was gentle, responsible and very protective. Wonderful cook. Keeps a very clean home. Patient and thorough.
- Care member
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.
Sandra K.
5.0
Knowledge, compassion, kindness and attention to detail are factors in giving the most extraordinary care. Don’t settle for anything less than the best!
Carol
- Care member
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.
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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 January, 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.