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Ashley E.
Poland, ME
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I reside in Poland with my husband and 3 children. I have 13 years experience cleaning summer homes and 4 years experience cleaning apartments for residents of a retirement community in the Lewiston/Auburn area. My family would consider cleaning and organizing a hobby of mine! I enjoy cleaning and have a great eye for detail!!
Linda S.
Auburn, ME
$30-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
Educated Social Services Professional/Certified End Of Life Doula (but I'm Fun, Too!)
5.0
(1)
As an older adult who's always been the "original Energizer bunny", I decided to slow my daily pace a bit.
Offering help & supports to other seniors is a natural fit; I started my work life as a nurse's aid as a teenager, grew up with grandparents on our home, and served on SeniorsPlus board for 8 years. My undergrad degree is...
Linda can also help with: Meal prep, errands, light cleaning, mobility assistance, companionship, dementia & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Linda is an incredible lady, she is kind, respectful, and cares about her work. We have used Linda on multiple occasions and we would recommend her to anyone."
Ashley R.
Marytracey J.
New Gloucester, ME
$25-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi! I Am A Very Reliable, Patient, And Creative Person Who Has Approximately 15 Years Of Experience
5.0
(3)
Hello my name is Marytracey. I work per diem as a registered respiratory therapist, and truly love to serve. My goal is to make life easy for you. I will take care of your prize possessions and treat them like my own. I am happy to run errands, shop, manage appointment , caretake or be a companion or watchful eye. I will care...
Marytracey can also help with: Dementia, respite care, personal care
5.0
"Loving, caring, attentive wholesome being!"
Ashley W.
I am currently in college to get my nursing degree and am currently certified as a nursing assistant. I am looking for a fun job over the summer that will help me learn some more skills in life. I have been babysitting since 13 and now have my CPR and first aid certification and a car and drivers license. I love to be outside...
Samantha can also help with: Personal care, errands, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep, live-in home care & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
CNA
Penny B.
Oxford, ME
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi, my name is Penny and I am looking to care for an individual who needs some extra support in their home. I am an LPN and have over 30 years experience in the nursing field, with 25 years in a nursing home and 6 years in home care. Throughout my years in the field, I have gained extensive knowledge on the importance of...
Penny can also help with: Visiting nurse, dementia, personal care, hospice services
Skills:
Licensed Nurse
My name is Beletu. I love helping elderly or disabled people. I have been doing this type of work for over 10 years. I have worked with all types of individuals and no task is too small or too big.
Beletu can also help with: Hospice services, errands, companionship, light cleaning, live-in home care, dementia & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
A caregiver by nature, I have 10 years of experience between nursing home care, hospital care and in-home care. I am sarcastic, witty, smart and funny. While doing care, I try to keep it light with jokes and intellectual conversation. I love to hear about life stories and where life's adventures have taken you.
Jessica can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, light cleaning, errands, mobility assistance, companionship & more
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
Leya H.
Mechanic Falls, ME
$14-25/hr • 2 yrs exp
I have worked as an in home Behavioral Health Professional. I work at a school as well. I have experienced with ambulating and using a lift.
Leya can also help with: Errands, meal prep, transportation, home modification, live-in home care, light cleaning & more
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a PSS/CRMA/DSP safety care certified. I am working towards my BHP. I have my First Aid and CPR for adults and children.
I have experience in working with adults/elderly and children with MR, Autism, Non Verbal, Severe MR, Down Syndrome, Alzheimer's, Dementia, Cancer, Hospice Care, End of life care, Huntington's disease....
Trudyjune can also help with: Personal care, visiting nurse, hospice services, home modification, respite care, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Trudy is an INCREDIBLE care provider. She is professional, she knows what she's doing and has a special talent to reading her client's needs and then going above and beyond. I watched her care for my friend when she had early onset Alzheimer's disease with such...
Joline S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 3 successful adult children, ages 30, 28 (son w/Asperger's) and 25. I'm also an Oma to a 4 1/2 and a 1 yr old. I worked for 18 years as a Medical Assistant with a Pediatric Practice and 12 yrs in Geriatric/Hospice in home care. I've also worked in a nursing home, in a hospital on a cardiac med surg floor.
I specialize in...
Margie can also help with: Errands, home modification, dementia, light cleaning, hospice services, companionship & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
Licensed Nurse
5.0
"Margie is competent, caring and respectful. She is fun-loving company as well as a skilled, knowledgeable care giver"
Peggy K.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Shauwna. I am looking for a senior caregiver position in Maine. I am committed to being a qualified, disciplined person. I have my own transportation!
Service Abilities:
I will take care of personal care, simple dressing, and respite work. Meal prep, errands as well as housekeeping, help care for pets and also...
Shauwna can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, companionship, light cleaning, home modification, errands & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"We hired Shawna for our mom after hip surgery. Shawna is an excellent caregiver and companion for our mom. She keeps a daily log of what they do together and mom considers her to be a friend which makes us very happy. "
Betty Jo B.
5.0
(8)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I am Erlinda. I am a CNA, and Dementia Specialist. I have been doing private home care for over 5 yrs. Duties include bathing, dressing, prep meal, running errands, helping them to stay active, light housekeeping, and companionship. I will be happy to deliver quality care for your loved ones
If you have any questions feel...
Erlinda can also help with: Companionship, dementia, meal prep, hospice services, mobility assistance, personal care & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Erlinda was a life-saver when my 92 year old mother was experiencing falls and needed assistance in the night. My dad was able to get a good night's sleep knowing that Erlinda would help my mother if she got up. Erlinda was also extremely helpful in getting my...
Janet S.
5.0
(1)
I have spent the past 20 years assisting and caring for other people' s loved ones. The majority of those years has been spent working in long term nursing home facilities or working privately in the comfort of someone' s home. Although I have had experience in hospitals, a rehabilitation center for brain injuries, assisted...
Bonnie can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, errands, hospice services, dementia, live-in home care & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"We hired Bonnie to help augment the in-home hospice care for our beloved mother. Bonnie brought a tremendous amount of care, compassion, and professionalism to our loved one, and our family during this difficult time. We would not hesitate to refer her to anyone in...
David M.
5.0
(8)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Please note I am a Registered Medical Assistant, that option was not available.
I have been a middle school teacher and a RMA.
I have a powerful work ethic. Therefore I am reliable, dependable, trustworthy and dedicated.
I have a positive attitude about most things. I make lemonade.
My passions are yoga, reading, gardening (...
Jodi can also help with: Errands, companionship, meal prep, dementia, hospice services, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
Licensed Nurse
5.0
"If you are lucky enough to find that Jodi is available, do not hesitate to hire her. Our 88 y o mother (and really our whole family) was blessed to have Jodi as her caregiver. She is so warm, patient and personable, always arriving on time and with a smile (and...
Margie B.
Nicole H.
Bowdoin, ME
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have worked 30 years in health care. I have been a CNA in a nursing home for 10 years. I worked mostly on the dementia unit during that time. I am a PCA and have worked in people's homes. I have 14 years of experience working in a group home, assisting people with mental health disabilities. During that time, I was also...
Nicole can also help with: Errands, meal prep, light cleaning, companionship, hospice services, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
Wound Care
5.0
"She is so caring and wonderful with the patients who come to our office.
I have worked with her for 9 years. She always comes in with a smile
She is a dedicated worker and takes great care in what ever she does."
Joline C.
Jennifer B.
Lewiston, ME
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Available For Companionship Housekeeping Home Health Aide Available Full Time
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been a certified caregiver with over 25 years experience. I have a kind heart I've worked with seniors, helping them with the skills bathing dressing, laundry cooking meals cleaning and med management I'm extremely dependable never miss work many references available I treat my patients like family I'm willing to bring...
Jennifer can also help with: Companionship, respite care, meal prep, personal care, dementia, live-in home care & more
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello,
My name is Karen.
I am a professional caregiver with more than 20yrs experience in the field of caring for the elderly. I began as a CNA working in nursing homes. Where I received extensive training with dementia care and medication training.
I became a home health aide after my mother became ill and I found it difficult...
Karen can also help with: Companionship, dementia, meal prep, hospice services, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CNA
Wound Care
Hi, my name is Julia . I have 4 years of experience working as a CNA in a nursing home. I just finished my junior year of college studying Biology with hopes to become a Physician Assistant. I am reliable and trustworthy worker who can provide the care your loved one deserves. Throughout my career as a CNA, I have developed a...
Julia can also help with: Personal care, hospice services, dementia, errands, light cleaning, live-in home care & more
Skills:
CNA
Hello! my name is Lydia I'm 25 years old and I am living in the Windham Maine area. I am comfortable caring for all ages of children. I went University of Colorado Colorado Springs for childhood development. I have worked at multiple schools over the past 5 years. Such as St. Luke's child care center, Joyful noise learning...
Lydia can also help with: Personal care, meal prep, errands, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Grace. I have cared for Seniors and disabled adults for many years. I have been the Supervisor for numerous group homes for adults and ensure the best quality care is provided. The state Licensing agent has noted that the homes I ran and the care I ensured was given was some of the best she has seen in the state. I...
Grace can also help with: Dementia, personal care, hospice services, respite care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
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Recent home care reviews in Poland, ME
Linda S.
5.0
Linda is an incredible lady, she is kind, respectful, and cares about her work. We have used Linda on multiple occasions and we would recommend her to anyone.
- Ashley R.
Marytracey J.
5.0
Marytracey is caring, professional, and extremely knowledgeable in her field. We enjoy her friendly personality which has given us a very relaxing feeling. I would highly recommend her services.
- Dottie O.
Trudyjune G.
5.0
Trudy took care of my Dad for over a year. Her competent care and love gave our family great peace of mind. She provided more than just transportation to his doctors appointments; she helped him stay on point with the doctor and let us know what advice he received. She sorted his meds and prepared...
- Care member
Margie R.
5.0
Margie is competent, caring and respectful. She is fun-loving company as well as a skilled, knowledgeable care giver
- Peggy K.
Shauwna C.
5.0
We hired Shawna for our mom after hip surgery. Shawna is an excellent caregiver and companion for our mom. She keeps a daily log of what they do together and mom considers her to be a friend which makes us very happy.
- Betty Jo B.
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FAQs for finding home care in Poland, ME
How much does private home care cost per hour near me in Poland, ME?
The average rate for hiring a home care provider in Poland, ME as of November, 2024 is $25.00 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 Poland, ME?
Care.com has 1 home care providers for seniors in Poland, ME. 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 Poland, ME 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 Poland, ME?
The types of home health care services near you in Poland, ME 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 Poland, ME 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 Poland, ME?
If you need to hire senior home care near you in Poland, ME, 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 Poland, ME?
When you’re hiring in home health care services near you in Poland, ME, 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.