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Ikami B.


Hamden, CT

$40/hr8 yrs exp

Professional Caregiver

5.0

(9)

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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: Dementia, hospice services, personal care, visiting nurse
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"It sounds like you had a pleasant conversation with Ikami, even if an agreement wasn't reached. It's reassuring to hear that you believe whoever you hire will be a great choice, and it speaks highly of her character that you describe her as a wonderful person."

Peggi D.

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Phetsile G.


Waterbury, CT

$25/hr2 yrs exp

I have 2 years of experience. I can help with Home Care and Bathing/Dressing. I have been an Aid for 2 years, worked in areas relating to dementia, Alzheimer's , Fall risk clients and Meal preparation, companionship, bathing dressing , cooking . Medication reminders.
Phetsile can also help with: Dementia, errands, light cleaning, meal prep, personal care, live-in home care & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"What an outstanding and out of the way care my Dad received when Phetsy was there forever grateful to the journey we had with you, I wish you all the best and whoever takes Phetsy you have the best care... Our thank you is surely not enough...."

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Donna M.


Naugatuck, CT

$13-18/hr1 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

3.0

(2)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have home care experience, and am on track to receive my CNA certification by mid December. I am passionate about giving personal care, and respect that older individuals can teach us a lot about life through their own experiences. I am dependable, trustworthy, and I sincerely look forward to working with seniors, assisting...
Donna can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, meal prep, transportation, personal care
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Donna is WONDERFUL!! She is the perfect person to work with my 90 dad (who is a pistol & a half). WE LOVE HER!!"

Elizabeth M.

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Kealeboga R.


Waterbury, CT

$25-41/hr5 yrs exp

Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have over 5 years working with the seniors being in their private homes or assisted living facilities. Working with Hoyer lifting, ventilators and other special needs as per client requirements. Worked with dementia, Alzheimer's, Parkinson, Covid patients , wheelchair bound and companionship. I recently got my second booster...
Kealeboga can also help with: Companionship, dementia, errands, light cleaning, live-in home care, hospice services & more
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Kealeboga was recommended to us via the hospice sgency. He cared for my husband through the last months of his struggle with Alzheimer's disease. His patience, gentleness and professional care made all the difference in my husband's quality of life. Kealeboga's...

Care member

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Nicollette S.


Hamden, CT

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My name is Nicollette and I am an exceptionally professional caregiver! I have been a CNA for many years; with a lot of experience and have worked in hospice care, done meal preparation, cared for individuals with dementia, performed light housekeeping and have excellent rapport with people from all backgrounds. I considerer...
Nicollette can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, live-in home care
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Home Health Aide

5.0
"I give Nicollette my highest recommendation and would absolutely hire her again in the future. She was friendly, timely, dependable and kind. We truly appreciate her care for my father, thank you!"

Kasalina N.

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Susan S.


Colchester, CT

$17-20/hr10 yrs exp

Certified Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have more than 30 years of experience as a certified caregiver for seniors, including Dementia and all stages of Alzheimer's. I have provided live-in, overnight and intermittent care, medication management and transfers. I am a licensed, insured driver for appointments and errands.
Susan can also help with: Dementia, home modification, hospice services, personal care, respite care, live-in home care & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Susan is a very hard worker and efficient. Delightful!"

Susan S.

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Doreen K.


Newington, CT

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Certified Dementia Specialist Caregiver

I am a Home Health Aide (HHA) with 16 years of caregiving experience and certification as a Dementia Specialist. My work with private employers and home-care agencies has provided me with expertise in: - Personal care assistance (bathing, dressing) - Meal preparation and feeding support - Monitoring vital signs (blood pressure,...
Doreen can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, live-in home care, respite care, personal care
5.0
"Doreen was compassionate, caring and well versed in elder care! She was an absolute asset to our team of caregivers"

Marc L.

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Rhoda S.


Waterbury, CT

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Hello, my name is Rhoda and I am a compassionate health aide. I have over 30 years of senior experience providing exceptional care to the elderly and disable. I am skilled with assisting with daily living activities.
Rhoda can also help with: Dementia, errands, hospice services, live-in home care, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Rhoda is a reliable and caring person. You can always depend on her"

Pamela H.

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Luisa B.


Clinton, CT

$30/hr3 yrs exp

Bilingual Patient Care Companion

I have many years of experience. I am excellent in assisting with daily activities. I am friendly and easy going. I am CNA and BLS certified. I have been a companion for over 10 years and have been working as a CNA for 3+ years.
Luisa can also help with: Dementia, errands, hospice services, meal prep, personal care, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"My husband and I found Luisa to be punctual, professional and capable. We definitely plan on hiring her, if she is available, in the future. We wish her great success!!! Elizabeth and Dick S"

Elizabeth S.

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Grace K.


Glastonbury, CT

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Grace K, A PCA With 10+ Experience.

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Greetings, my name is Grace. I have been a caregiver for over 10 years. My passion for taking care of the elderly started at a very early age. My grandmother took care of me and my siblings when my mother passed in my childhood. Whenever I am with a client I have feelings of warmth and family. In this way l believe I am...
Grace can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, personal care, visiting physician
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Grace came to our family to take care of my recently hospitalized nonagenarian mother in 2008. She worked for us on and off for several years coming in as a full time caregiver in 2012. My mother died in 2013. Grace stayed with us through 2018 when my father died....

Kate K.

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Linda G.


Naugatuck, CT

$25/hr7 yrs exp

Linda's Blessed Hand's

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My experiences as a Caregiver has given me the opportunity to learn about the personal needs of others. I pride myself on being able to quickly learn new skills and adapt to any situation. I have experience with Paraplegic, Mental Health Population, Cerebral Palsy, Children, Elderly, Physical Disabilities, Intellectual...
Linda can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, personal care
Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"I am recovering from a neurological disease that left me with diminished use of my hands and arms and of the ability to walk. I require assistance bathing and dressing. My husband has spinal stenosis and requires similar care. We previously relied on a...

James S.

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Karina D.


New Haven, CT

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Care Giver ,companion,Homeking,transportation

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, hospice services, live-in home care, personal care
Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

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.

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Ruby Y.


Waterbury, CT

$19/hr10 yrs exp

Bedbound Patient

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am an independent private caregiver, with 10 years of working experience in performing activities of daily living, medication reminders, assisting in bathing, taking clients to appointments, transfers, and feeding. I offer companionship. I can also provide catheter care and other ADL's. I am also CPR certified and have a...
Ruby can also help with: Companionship, dementia, errands, light cleaning, meal prep, hospice services & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Home Health Aide

5.0
"I cannot express enough how grateful I am for the exceptional care Ruby has provided to my grandmother. From the very beginning, she demonstrated a level of compassion and professionalism that exceeded our expectations. The attention to detail, from assisting with...

Care member

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Chelsea R.


Berlin, CT

$17-20/hr

Hard Working Individual

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My mother used to work as a CNA, so she explained her job to me, and I sometimes went to work with her when I was younger and saw the CNA's etc., caring for the seniors.
Chelsea can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, meal prep, personal care
5.0
"Had hired someone before hearing from her."

Mary M.

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Jennifer M.


Naugatuck, CT

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Advanced CNA / Patient Care Technician

Hello! I am formally trained as an Advanced CNA / Patient Care Technician. I have worked in both the convalescent and in home care setting. I found my niche within homecare fairly early into my training. Home care allows for specialized, one on one care centered around your loved one. My experience with the hands-on medical...
Jennifer can also help with: Companionship, dementia, errands, meal prep, mobility assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Jen is one of the few aides that we trusted to take care of my dad with advanced Alzheimer's. She is reliable and connects with her clients. She gave us peace of mind. Highly recommend."

Nicole G.

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Kamika H.


West Haven, CT

$17-25/hr10 yrs exp

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: Dementia, home modification, hospice services, personal care, respite care, live-in home care & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"She is reliable and always willing to go the extra mile and do what’s asked. "

Care member

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Patricia L.


Naugatuck, CT

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Excellent Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello my name is patricia I have been doing senior care for over 18 years . I have CPR training . I worked for places like the greens for a few years now . I can do overnight stay any hours that's are needed. I have my own car . I enjoy working with the elderly because you can learn so much from them and they are kind . They are...
Patricia can also help with: Dementia, personal care
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"I met with Patricia and her sister, who is also a caregiver. They were both a joy to sit and talk with. Their communication with me was excellent, they were courteous, respectful and would be an asset to any individual needing care. I highly recommend both...

Kim C.

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Helina A.


Southington, CT

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

YOU'RE A GRANDMA OR GRANDPA NOT A CLIENT.

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My name is Helina. I've been a Caregiver for over 15yrs. I am Patience, Good Listener, Compassionate, Loving Caring And Honest. I love to cook, I am neat love being active. I was a live-in caregiver from June 2012 - May 2020. Then an Hourly from June 2020- Nov 2021. Then a Live-In from Feb 2022- Aug 2024. All Grandma's got tired...
Helina can also help with: Dementia, home modification, hospice services, personal care, respite care, live-in home care & more
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

Wound Care

5.0
"First, Helina is very personable. She is responsible, diligent and trustworthy. She focused on my mother's well-being at the end of her life, and she forged a great relationship with her. While Helina is caring, she is also good at standing her ground in a...

Care member

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Saimah A.


Branford, CT

$26/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Care Giver Available For F/T And P/T Positions

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been a senior care giver for the past 11 years. I have worked with elderly ranging from the ages 62-101 (yes, you read the correctly). I love doing what I do because I like making a difference in the lives of my clients and their families by providing them with gentle, kind care and company. It takes a lot of pressure of...
Saimah can also help with: Dementia, home modification, hospice services, visiting physician
5.0
"Saimah has a lovely, upbeat and supportive way about her that was very helpful with my elderly mother."

Diane R.

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Jacquelene C.


Waterbury, CT

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Professional Patient Caring, CNA With 20 Yrs Experience

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Good Day: I'm Physically Fite , Working with Sr. citizens over 20 yrs , with various conditions, Dementia., Spinal cord injury, Bedridden, G-Tube/ Hoyer lift , Parkinsons, Hospice care, Bedridden / Alzheimer's/ M. S- Multiple Sclerosis, ALS/ Amputee leg, short term memory, BLIND: as well a companion: Transportation/ Dr....
Jacquelene can also help with: Companionship, dementia, errands, light cleaning, live-in home care, hospice services & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Home Health Aide

5.0
"I would recommend Jacqueline for direct current special needs. She is very attentive, eager, and quick to pick up a new things. Nothing is too difficult for Jacqueline to tackle. She always takes advantage of dead time by doing things that others would never think...

Edward M.

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Recent home care reviews in Durham, CT

Ikami B.

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.

Phetsile G.

5.0

What an outstanding and out of the way care my Dad received when Phetsy was there forever grateful to the journey we had with you, I wish you all the best and whoever takes Phetsy you have the best care... Our thank you is surely not enough....

- Care member

Donna M.

5.0

Donna is WONDERFUL!! She is the perfect person to work with my 90 dad (who is a pistol & a half). WE LOVE HER!!

- Elizabeth M.

Kealeboga R.

5.0

Kealeboga was recommended to us via the hospice sgency. He cared for my husband through the last months of his struggle with Alzheimer's disease. His patience, gentleness and professional care made all the difference in my husband's quality of life. Kealeboga's respectfulness and dependability...

- Care member

Nicollette S.

5.0

I give Nicollette my highest recommendation and would absolutely hire her again in the future. She was friendly, timely, dependable and kind. We truly appreciate her care for my father, thank you!

- Kasalina N.

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