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I took care of my mother in my own home in Maryland for many years. She had dementia, but loved being around her family. During Covid, I helped a bed bound woman for almost three years. Then I moved down...
I am a patient and reliable RN with 20 years nursing experience. I have experience on med/surgical hospital floors caring for all ages from 2-100. I provide assessments, medications and companionship. My experience includes dementia care, IV care and medicine administration, care of colostomies, PEG/G-tubes, sterile dressing...
Lisa can also help with: Meal prep, hospice services, companionship, light cleaning, dementia, errands & more
I have over 30 years in the medical field providing patient care as a CT technologist. I have also worked in patient experience, medical coding, and medical necessity. I have my Master's degree in Public Health Education. I just completed my CNA course through Raspberry Hill. I am looking for as needed work. Eventually my main...
Michelle can also help with: Companionship, meal prep, dementia, errands, hospice services, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Hello! My name is Megan and I am a friendly and compassionate provider, looking to help an elderly individual or an adorable kiddo get the best care they deserve!
As a Human Development major at Virginia Tech, I gained valuable knowledge regarding child psychology, adult development and aging, with an emphasis on practical...
Megan can also help with: Personal care, light cleaning, hospice services, respite care, dementia
4.8
(8)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I enjoy working with & for the senior population.
I treat people with dignity & respect. I am very dependable. I receive excellent recommendations.
I take pride in making sure the people I care for have & get the things they need to be comfortable in their own homes
Shelly can also help with: Errands, live-in home care, light cleaning, hospice services, companionship, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Shelly has cared for my mom and for my mother-in-law, and both loved her. We were blessed to have someone with her skills, her character and her compassion to help us in our times of need. Anyone who is fortunate enough to hire her will find her the BEST!!!"
Cindy R.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been a CNA for 29 years. I have worked part-time over the years as my husband and I raised and homeschooled our children now 20, 22, 24, and 26. We also have one special grandson and 3 awesome "bonus" in-law "kids"! My hobbies include anything fun with my family, gardening, camping, and hobby farming. Most of my...
Bambi can also help with: Companionship, errands, home modification, dementia, light cleaning, hospice services & more
Skills:
Wound Care
CPR
CNA
5.0
"As a full time caretaker to a family member with Alzheimer's I hired Bambi to give myself respite twice a week. She was amazing with my loved one. She went above and beyond what she was hired to do. Returning home my loved one had eaten and been given his meds. He...
Diane D.
Hi, I'm Allie! I am mom to a 10-year-old energetic boy, and expecting number 2 in February. I worked as a certified nurses aide for 4 years at Avante at Lynchburg, but left to manage an eye doctors office. My CNA license is no longer valid, but I still retain all skills I obtained working as a CNA. I am looking for part time...
Alexandra can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, transportation, errands, companionship, personal care & more
I have previously worked in an assisted living facility where I was a CNA and Medication Technician. I have both licenses. I have a heart for the geriatric field. I currently work a day job so I am looking for part time work. I am hoping to be accepted into nursing school and further my education and continue caring for those in...
Skills:
CNA
Esther V.
Lynchburg, VA
$12-17/hr • 3 yrs exp
I am a recent Liberty University graduate with my bachelors of science in Nursing. I was a certified nurse aide (CNA) with 2+ years of experience. I am currently a registered nurse (RN) at Lynchburg General Hospital.
I have completed over 500 clinical hours with direct hands-on experience in 4 different hospitals across the...
Esther can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, personal care, dementia, meal prep, respite care & more
Skills:
CNA
I'd describe my personality as reliable, friendly and hard working.
I like caring for seniors because I love taking care of them, this is my passion.
I'm looking for a job that is respectable and cares about there employees.
I started caring for seniors when I was young and my dad started a decline in health, I wanted to help...
Ashley can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, errands, live-in home care, home modification, hospice services & more
Debbie B.
Lynchburg, VA
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Home Health Aide Full-Time. Available For Companionship, Housekeeping And Meal Prep.
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have over 20 years experience as a caregiver. I have much experience working with Dementia and Alzheimers. I am a Certified Nursing Assistant as well as a Registered Meditation Aide. I am very experienced with ADL's which consist with bathing, dressing feeding, meal preparation, etc. I'm willing to perform light housekeeping....
Debbie can also help with: Dementia, errands, hospice services, live-in home care, respite care, personal care & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Oldest grandchild to over 50 grandchildren (babysat since I was 10), mother to four children, moved overseas in 2007 for 14 years where I worked as an international school teacher (kindergarten and school counselor) when I wasn't home raising kids. COVID forced us to return to the states where we lived with my 80-year-old...
Katrina can also help with: Errands, companionship, mobility assistance, meal prep, dementia, light cleaning & more
I am a certified nurse's assistant and a medical tech. I have worked in nursing homes, and I have also worked in private homes. I also have a certificate in theology.
Thomasine can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, meal prep, personal care
Skills:
CNA
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I have been a CNA at Lynchburg General for two and half years. I absolutely love that I have a job that allows me to help people and provide comfort to those who need it. I am CPR and first aid trained. I am currently working on pre requisites for nursing school, and my goal is to be a nurse practitioner some day. In the...
Valene can also help with: Errands, dementia, personal care, meal prep, light cleaning, hospice services & more
Skills:
CNA
Emily P.
Lynchburg, VA
$21/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hey, My Name Is Emily, I'm 19 Years Old, I'm A CNA Looking For Private Care
I'd describe my personality as outgoing, caring, enthusiastic
I like caring for seniors because I like doing things for elderly it's always been something I wanna do since I was a kid
I'm looking for a job that I can enjoy and be comfortable and help people in need
I started caring for seniors when I was a little kid
In my...
Emily can also help with: Meal prep, home modification, errands, live-in home care, light cleaning, dementia & more
Ashley G.
Lynchburg, VA
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Senior And Child Caregiver, House Keeper And Home Assistant
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello!
My name is Ashley, and I am offering various levels of care. I have extended experience with caregiving, housekeeping, as well as pet care and personal assisting. Great companion. Currently, I am working towards finishing the prerequisites for my Master's program. I have spent the last year working for UVA Hospital. I...
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
5.0
"She will care for your loved ones with the utmost respect, dignity, and empathy. I could not have asked for a better caregiver for my Father. I highly recommend Ashley."
Carrie P.
5.0
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Hi, my name is Marjorie. I am a mother and grandmother with an empty nest who both enjoys and has experience working with both young children and elderly clients. As a college graduate from UNCG, I possess a degree in Clinical Nutrition and therefore I understand the special dietary needs concerning elderly clients.. In my...
Marjorie can also help with: Personal care, live-in home care, dementia
5.0
"Marjorie is a very loving person and a very reliable person. She is a great organizer as well as a planner. I think she would be a great asset for your company. "
Susan A.
Constance H.
Lynchburg, VA
$12-17/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Home Care and Personal Care. I have worked with seniors in their home , in facilities and live-in care. I enjoy interacting and talking with the patient.
Constance can also help with: Meal prep, hospice services, respite care, light cleaning, personal care, dementia & more
Skills:
CNA
I feel that we have lost the art of truly caring for older people. We need to see older people as people who are still valuable to God and therefor to us. We can learn so much from their experiences, if we take the time to, and not look on them as burdens. They cared for us when we needed it, now it's their turn to need it.
I...
Elizabeth can also help with: Light cleaning, transportation, errands, meal prep, personal care
4.9
(10)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Ive been caregiver for 8 years now. Im fully vaccinated for Covid! Ive gt experience with hoyer lift. Currently I have couple clients but have alot of availability open especially daytime im available Mon thru Fri as early as 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on some Sat and Sun anytime.. also available a few overnights a week like 9 p.m....
Delores can also help with: Dementia, mobility assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, errands, companionship & more
5.0
"Delores takes fantastic care of our mom, shows up on time and is very dependable. Thank you for all your great work Dee!!!!!"
Rodger R.
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Recent home care reviews in Forest, VA
Shelly J.
5.0
Shelly was wonderful to work with for a year and a half as she cared for my bedridden family member. I found her ready to work with, trustworthy, punctual, dependable, honest, and hardworking. This us not a job for her but a calling. She takes great interest in the people she cares for and in...
- Donna D.
Bambi E.
5.0
As a full time caretaker to a family member with Alzheimer's I hired Bambi to give myself respite twice a week. She was amazing with my loved one. She went above and beyond what she was hired to do. Returning home my loved one had eaten and been given his meds. He was bathed, groomed and ready for...
- Diane D.
Ashley G.
5.0
She will care for your loved ones with the utmost respect, dignity, and empathy. I could not have asked for a better caregiver for my Father. I highly recommend Ashley.
- Carrie P.
Marjorie F.
5.0
Marjorie is a very loving person and a very reliable person. She is a great organizer as well as a planner. I think she would be a great asset for your company.
- Susan A.
Delores G.
5.0
Our family would like to thank Delores for caring for our Mother. She is dependable, kind, giving and a very good cook. She works hard as our Mothers home was well kept.
Delores was attentive and was a great team player. She is truly a genuine caregiver.
Also, the last Christmas she worked for...
- Care member
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FAQs for finding home care in Forest, VA
How much does private home care cost per hour near me in Forest, VA?
The average rate for hiring a home care provider in Forest, VA as of January, 2025 is $20.00 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 Forest, VA?
Care.com has 4 home care providers for seniors in Forest, VA. 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 Forest, VA 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 Forest, VA?
The types of home health care services near you in Forest, VA 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 Forest, VA 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 Forest, VA?
If you need to hire senior home care near you in Forest, VA, 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 Forest, VA?
When you’re hiring in home health care services near you in Forest, VA, 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.