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Doreen K.


Newington, CT

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Certified Dementia Specialist Caregiver

5.0

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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: Respite care, dementia, personal care, hospice services, live-in home care
5.0
"Doreen helped care for my elderly mother for several years. She was wonderful & I would highly recommend her."

Dave L.

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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: Personal care, dementia, errands, hospice services, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

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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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: Personal care, live-in home care, dementia
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

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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Linda F.


Naugatuck, CT

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

PCA/Caregiver

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Welcome! NO PLACE LIKE HOME!!! My past experiences as a PCA/Caregiver given me the opportunity to learn about the personal needs of others. I have experience with elderly, mental health population, Alzheimer's/Dementia, Parkinson's, Cerebral palsy, Catheter bag, Resident Aides and child care. assisting with any other duties...
Linda can also help with: Companionship, dementia, hospice services, light cleaning, live-in home care, errands & more
Skills:

CPR

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Linda was always on time and was able to manage both my parents! Not an easy task! She was kind but assertive and always placed my parents needs first! A gem!!!"

Care member

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Bridgette S.


West Haven, CT

$30-41/hr10 yrs exp

Heath Care Worker

I am seeking a live-in companion job. I am very Caring and compassionate about working for the elderly. I've been caring for the elderly for more than 10 years now, love caring for the elderly I've worked with both elderly and mentally disabled adults, I'm always finding myself as a member of the family, falling in love with my...
Bridgette can also help with: Live-in home care
Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

Home Health Aide

5.0
"I can only say good things about Bridgette! She is responsible, smart, and caring. She takes problems into her own hands and tries to solve them, before they can become bigger problems, She seems able to talk with everyone and get along, I could not recommend...

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Marsha R.


New Haven, CT

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Loving, Patient And Caring.

I have over 10 years experience with patients whom has dementia and Alzheimer. I also know how to use a house lift, meal preparation and light house keeping.
Marsha can also help with: Mobility assistance, companionship, dementia, live-in home care, hospice services
5.0
"Marsha is one of the most amazing person i have ever meet. shes a very caring individual who always put aside her needs to help other and very hard working. Whatever task she's given she will go above and beyond to make sure its done correctly, she's also a great...

Shauna H.

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Amanuah T.


Old Saybrook, CT

$21-30/hr10 yrs exp

I have 10 years of experience. I am dedicated to patients in both facility and home environments. I am supportive, caring, compassionate and very patience I am looking to leverage my passion and commitment to adults and senior care. I can help with transportation services, excellent with organization , including hygiene,...
Amanuah can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, hospice services, dementia, companionship, live-in home care & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Hi, I am writing to highly recommend Amanuah for any future caregiver's opportunities. Amanuah has been a valuable to us and has consistently demonstrated exceptional performance in her role. Amanuah has a natural ability to connect with people and has shown...

Adam S.

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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, light cleaning, errands, meal prep, hospice services, dementia & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

CNA

5.0
"Ruby is a dedicated, dependable and flexible employee at a time when it was desperately needed. From the first interview she has shown the utmost professional characteristics while also adding a soft, caring persona. She has strived in areas outside of her...

Care member

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Nadine M.


Waterbury, CT

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Care Giver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm a experience profession care giver for over 10 years, I take pride in caring for the elderly. Over the years, I've worked with respite care, dementia, Parkinson, ALS hospice care and MS. I am personable and professional in responding to clients needs. I'm also caring, honest, trustworthy and reliable. I pay close attention...
Nadine can also help with: Personal care, home modification, hospice services, dementia, live-in home care, respite care & more
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Nadine was an absolute God sent Angel. She was hired to take care of my grandmother last year and everyone loved her. She was kind, gentle, clean and always got the job done."

Naomi C.

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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: Light cleaning, personal care, errands, meal prep
5.0
"Had hired someone before hearing from her."

Mary M.

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Jennifer M.


Naugatuck, CT

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Advanced CNA / Patient Care Technician

Advanced CNA / Patient Care Technician
Jennifer can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, light cleaning, mobility assistance, companionship, errands & more
Skills:

CNA

Wound Care

CPR

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: Personal care, live-in home care, respite care, hospice services, dementia, home modification & 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.

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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: Personal care, dementia
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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Darlene B.


Hamden, CT

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Excellent Care And Compassion

Certified Nursing Asst. with 30 years experience in Healthcare is seeking a fulltime position In a homecare setting. Excellent References upon Request Specializing In - Diabetic care and Insulin Admin. Food Prep and Dietary Restrictions Vitals Topical Wound Care Hoyer Lift and Weelchair Mobility Asst. Accompany to Dr....
Darlene can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, light cleaning, errands, hospice services, companionship & more
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Miss Darlene was one of the most kindest person I've ever met...no exaggeration...she's thoughtful, careful, thorough, and knows her stuff. "

Deborah S.

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Augusta Y.


East Haven, CT

$30/hr10 yrs exp

I'm Certified Nursing Assistant At Great Plaza Nursing Home And Available For Companionship,etc...

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm certified nursing Assistant @Great Plaza nursing home and Rehabilitation center. I love my job and enjoy helping others. Hardworking, energetic and responsible nursing professionals. I'm very respectful to my patients and families. Provided personal hygiene care, bathing, and grooming. assist patients in walking, eating....
Augusta can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, meal prep, errands, light cleaning, companionship & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

CNA

5.0
"Augusta worked with our family for 2 plus years, she was and still is very dependable. My grandmother and her became very close over that period of time and now with grandma come she's still family to us. We can call on her whenever we need to and she's always...

Sheean S.

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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: Hospice services, home modification, personal care, dementia, live-in home care, respite care & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

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: Visiting physician, hospice services, home modification, dementia
5.0
"Saimah is dependable, flexible, caring and professional while working with my elderly parents, specifically my dad who also requires diabetes care. She has helped him off of his diabetes meds through positive changes in diet. She is patient and organized. We love...

Molly F.

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Sherry M.


Waterbury, CT

$22/hr10 yrs exp

Companion/Caregiver Available P/T Or F/T

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Thank your for viewing my profile, My experience includes all phases of convalescent care but most importantly handling my clients with patience, love, and kindness. I believe that my calling is to work one on one with my clients as a companion and friend. I find it extremely rewarding to help people and bring a little more...
Sherry can also help with: Light cleaning, companionship, mobility assistance, meal prep, errands, dementia & more
5.0
"Sherry was wonderful with my mom who suffered with dementia, she is compassionate and was able to hold conversation and kept her occupied for hours. Sherry was a wonderful companion and caregiver for the last few months. Unfortunately, my mom has since passed. We...

Care member

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Crystal D.


Naugatuck, CT

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Certified Nursing Assistant Looking For Part Time Work

My name is Crystal and I have 20 years of experience as a certified nursing assistant. For the last 2 years I've been working on the pediatric floor in the hospital taking care of extremely compromised children. Previous to this, I spent 14 years in a nursing home taking care of trached and ventilated patients. Throughout these...
Crystal can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, companionship, light cleaning, live-in home care, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

CNA

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"My family hired crystal as a caregiver for our mother who had Alzheimer's and dementia. Her duties included bathing, dressing, mouth care, transferring, med pass, meal preparation and companionship. She was beyond wonderful to her and our family. She took the time...

Joanne B.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, I have been a caregiver for over 30 years. I have worked for the elderly for the past 20 years. This past year I went back to school and became a CNA. I have done in-home care which included; medication management, personal care, light housekeeping, cooking, transportation to medical appts, errands, but most importantly...
Nancy can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, errands, companionship, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

CNA

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Recent home care reviews in Durham, CT

Doreen K.

5.0

Doreen helped care for my elderly mother for several years. She was wonderful & I would highly recommend her.

- Dave L.

Luisa B.

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.

Linda G.

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 franchised home care assistance company and...

- James S.

Linda F.

5.0

Linda was always on time and was able to manage both my parents! Not an easy task! She was kind but assertive and always placed my parents needs first! A gem!!!

- Care member

Bridgette S.

5.0

She was dedicated to the needs of my mother.

- Care member

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