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60 home care are listed in Portage, IN
The average posted rate is $16/hr as of November 2024
The average experience for nearby home care is 8 years
Home care in Portage, IN
Luvim J.
Crown Point, IN
$25/hr • 5 yrs exp
I A Qualified Medication Aid, Certified Nurse Assistant And Insulin Certified As Well
Hi! I'm Luvim, call me Lulu, I am working right now as a Qualified medication aid and do caregiving as well in nursing home and rehab, I was a home health aid before for more than 1 yr. I am friendly, thoughtful, my religion is oneness Pentecostal, I can provide companionship for your loveones, clean their house, change bed...
Luvim can also help with: Companionship, dementia, meal prep, hospice services, home modification, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Home Health Aide
I am currently a licensed home health aide in the state of Indiana and have cared for many seniors. I have lots of experience with alzheimer's and dementia patients, bed bound patients, paraplegic patients, as well as several other types of needs. In addition, I am about to graduate nursing school, which helps me stay up to date...
Emily can also help with: Personal care, mobility assistance, companionship, dementia, respite care, hospice services & more
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
I am extremely passionate about helping those who want to stay in their homes. My experience ranges from to those with cancer, dementia or those just needing a companion.
Stephanie can also help with: Meal prep, hospice services, light cleaning, errands, dementia, personal care & more
Terri S.
Gary, IN
$18-40/hr • 1 yrs exp
Previously worked with seniors in nursing home setting.
I love working in senior care because it is an honor and very rewarding to be able to help someone.
Terri can also help with: Live-in home care, dementia
Skills:
CNA
CPR
I am a Certified Nurse Assistant since 2021
I have worked as a Caregiver before obtaining a Certification for over 15 years.
I take care of the Old age, middle age, even Children and I have also taken care of foster children with disabilities and all who need care due to illness, disability. etc.
Currently am working as a live...
Evidence can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, live-in home care
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Home Health Aide
I have over 7 years of experience with Senior Care. I can help with Transportation, Scheduling and Transportation for Doctors Appointments, Ensuring Client has Prescriptions, and giving medication reminders. I have experience working with clients with Dementia. Household Management and Errands. I love listening to and learning...
Marijo can also help with: Mobility assistance, errands, dementia, meal prep, companionship, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Hello! I have experience with seniors that have Alzheimer's, Parkinson, Dementia, and after surgery care. I assist with Meal prep/, stand by bathroom assistance, bathing, Transportation to Doctors appt. Im comfortable with pets, too.
Guadalupe can also help with: Hospice services, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep, errands, companionship & more
Raejean Z.
Highland, IN
$18/hr • 10 yrs exp
Very outgoing CNA/Medical Assistant with 25 years of extensive experience in caring for patients with Alzheimer's, Dementia, Physical Disabilities, bed confined individuals and helping with activities of daily living. I have a very pleasing personality with a passion for caring for others. I've taken full time care for both my...
Raejean can also help with: Errands, hospice services, companionship, dementia, home modification, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
Anne H.
Highland, IN
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Anniei live in liHighland , In with 1 adult son. I've been in home healthcare for about 25 years and really enjoy working with the elderly . I have worked in nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and private homes. I do personal hygiene, wound care, medication management, errands, Dr appointments, grocery...
Anne can also help with: Errands, meal prep, mobility assistance, dementia, companionship, light cleaning & more
I have over 10 years of experience working alongside different families with children, as a nanny. My main objective is create a space that is fun, encouraging and having a lasting positive impact on individuals I come across. I am very punctual, dependable and honest. Helping in whatever way that is necessary as per job...
Kachia can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, companionship, mobility assistance, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
Ability to understand and share the feelings of others:Empathy is my number 1.
Ability to tune in to other people's distress and a desire to alleviate it:Compassion is my number 2.
Communication, Patience and Positivity.
Safiat can also help with: Dementia, home modification, light cleaning, meal prep, companionship, errands & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
CPR
1.0
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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Tina and I love my job. Working with the elderly is not what I thought it would be. But I believe I have found my calling in life. I love serving and spoiling my seniors. I am loving, reliable and go above and beyond. Hope to hear from you soon. Thank you.
Tina can also help with: Dementia
Skills:
CNA
I have been working in the health care field since 2001. I love what I do have worked others jobs but was not satisfied with the work. I have worked in nursing homes, private home setting and assisted living facilities. I once thought about becoming a nurse but I don't think nurses have enough hands on. I like getting to know...
Nikira can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, errands, meal prep, hospice services, companionship & more
Skills:
CNA
I am a very caring person and a happy person. Always wanting to put a smile on another person and you only live once. Live your life to the fullest
Always be Happy
I like caring for seniors because I try to put myself in their shoes. When my time comes how would I want to be treated and I treat them the way I would want to...
Precious can also help with: Hospice services, meal prep, live-in home care, light cleaning, home modification, dementia & more
Denise E.
Hammond, IN
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been in the medical field for over 36 years I have worked in many hospitals U of Chicago and many more as a patient care technician I work a lot with Dementia Alzheimer and Parkinson patients
Denise can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, live-in home care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
Adeshewa B.
Calumet City, IL
$25/hr • 6 yrs exp
Home Health Aide Available Full Time And Available For Companionship, Housekeeping, Meal Prep
The experience was good. I was very punctual, honesty and friendly. I have worked with pple with arthritis, diabetes and hypertension. I was very helpful
I have had the opportunity of working for different companies as well as working independent of a company. I have had experience working with people who has Alzheimer, Parkinson, Huntington and MS. My jobs included: assisting with meal preparation, doing some housekeeping, assisting with bathing, assisting with walking (with a...
Brenda can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, errands, respite care, light cleaning, personal care & more
I have been an Home Health Aide for 13 years, I love what I do.
Lisa C.
Highland, IN
$10/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have no paid experience. I have cared for family members. I am available to care for seniors.
I am a compassionate, hardworking, and reliable caregiver with experience doing live-in caregiving for the elderly.
Linda can also help with: Companionship, live-in home care, mobility assistance, personal care, meal prep, light cleaning & more
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FAQs for finding home care in Portage, IN
How much does private home care cost per hour near me in Portage, IN?
The average rate for hiring a home care provider in Portage, IN as of November, 2024 is $16.33 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 Portage, IN?
Care.com has 3 home care providers for seniors in Portage, IN. 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 Portage, IN 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 Portage, IN?
The types of home health care services near you in Portage, IN 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 Portage, IN 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 Portage, IN?
If you need to hire senior home care near you in Portage, IN, 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 Portage, IN?
When you’re hiring in home health care services near you in Portage, IN, 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.