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31 home care are listed in Portage, MI
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby home care is 6 years
Home care in Portage, MI
Kendra P.
Kalamazoo, MI
$21/hr • 10 yrs exp
Companionship, Personal Care, Light Housekeeping. ..love To Help Others.
5.0
(13)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Worked at VA hospital, cared for people after a stoke, MS, and Alzheimer's... I'm caring and gentle and very dependable. I have over 20 years of experience, It's personal to me to help others. I have worked in Arizona in the Phx area from 2005 to 2014 then moved to Texas in the DFW area and worked there from August 2017 until...
Kendra can also help with: Respite care, dementia, personal care
5.0
"In the mist of our chaotic life with new born twins, Kendra, was our saving grace! She was the twins nanny/caregiver and cared for our twins as if they were her own. When it was time for us to relieve her for the day, the twins were always clean, dry, fed, and...
Care member
Linda B.
Three Rivers, MI
$11-30/hr • 8 yrs exp
3.7
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have taken care of muscular dystrophy patients. I also have done tube feeding and patients transferring. I am passionate about what I do and I love working with the elderly.
Linda can also help with: Personal care, dementia
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"She is very sweet and caring for others very dependable I hope to have someone like her taking care of me when I get on in years"
Karl A.
Beth C.
Kalamazoo, MI
$19/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced, Independent Caregiver Looking to Help Care for Your Loved One
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been married for 40 years to a wonderful man, and I am a mother of six adult, beautiful, smart children. I began taking care of seniors in their homes after my grandma had a stroke while I was pregnant with my first daughter. I have been able to juggle successfully a career with older people and motherhood. It's a good...
Beth can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, light cleaning, companionship, mobility assistance, personal care & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Beth was a very caring and helpful caregiver. I would recommend her services to anyone. My husband was very well cared for and I felt very secure with her services.
Todd"
Kitt D.
4.6
(8)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I worked for three years at Bronson Lakeview Hospital in Neuro Behavioral Health with Alzheimer's and dementia patients. I have also worked with Parkinson, Huntington's, and hospice patients. I am available to prepare meals, feed patients, administer medications, and assist with bathing and dressing patients. I also assist with...
Toni can also help with: Meal prep, hospice services, light cleaning, dementia, companionship, errands & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CNA
CPR
5.0
"Toni has cared for my mother for over a year. My mother has dementia, Toni is caring and thoughtful, we could not ask for a better care giver. Always on time, willing to do anything asked of her. Toni brings my mother treats, things she loves. Toni takes mother...
Sherry J.
Laura T.
Kalamazoo, MI
$11-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
I worked at Borgess Medical Center for almost 3 years and had the pleasure of working with many elderly people. I have also been a waitress and had the chance to communicate with and get to know older people in the community. I find it interesting and valuable to learn from them, and share experiences while at the same time,...
Laura can also help with: Transportation, light cleaning, personal care, errands, respite care, meal prep & more
Hi, my name is Jenny I have over 20 years experience as a certified nurse aide. I have dementia experience, transferring, feeding, companionship, and all levels of ADL (activities of daily living) experience. I have worked in assisted living, home care and rehab/nursing homes. I have a huge heart for the elderly population, I am...
Jennifer can also help with: Meal prep, companionship, dementia, errands, light cleaning, mobility assistance & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CNA
Hi,
I have worked as an in home caregiver for many years assisting with a wide array of individual needs. I have cared for elderly, for people with injuries, for children with special medical needs. I can assist with all activities of daily living, with errands, light housekeeping with medication, nutrition and elimination...
Melissa can also help with: Companionship, hospice services, dementia, light cleaning, errands, meal prep & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
I have skills with medication. All transfers, meal prep, bathing, housekeeping. I also have skills in memory care. I'm available Monday-Fridays morning and afternoon.
Ashley can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, mobility assistance, live-in home care, home modification, meal prep & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
After transitioning out of the military I have begun taking steps to open my own adult foster care facility. As part of that I have completed my training as a CNA and started working in a local facility. I'd be happy to help your family provide care while we are getting the business licensed and ready for residents. Please don't...
PAUL can also help with: Home modification, live-in home care, mobility assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:
CNA
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Sandy. I'm 29 years old and I have been a nurse aide for 11 years. I'm married with a puppy. I have experience in nursing home, assisted living, hospice, dementia, home care.
Sandy can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, errands, personal care, meal prep, hospice services & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
I have worked with seniors for my job since January of 2012. Before that, I spent a lot of time and cared for my Mom before she passed away. It is probably one of the most rewarding jobs that I have ever had. We all need companionship and we all need help sometimes and I am so thankful that I can provide this and possibly make...
Koddee can also help with: Personal care, dementia
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Recent home care reviews in Portage, MI
Kendra P.
5.0
I am delighted to write this positive and uplifting review for Kendra, an outstanding caregiver who continually exceeds expectations. Kendra's dedication, attention to detail, and remarkable ability to go above and beyond leave a lasting impression on those who have the pleasure of working with...
- Care member
Linda B.
5.0
She is very sweet and caring for others very dependable I hope to have someone like her taking care of me when I get on in years
- Karl A.
Beth C.
5.0
Beth was a very caring and helpful caregiver. I would recommend her services to anyone. My husband was very well cared for and I felt very secure with her services.
Todd
- Kitt D.
Toni C.
5.0
Toni is very helpful, responsible and caring. She deals with her clients with professionalism, but not misplacing the need for compassion and understanding in the daily needs. Toni loves working with the elderly and has experience in many challenges that face the elderly. She will appear to them...
- Norma M.
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FAQs for finding home care in Portage, MI
How much does private home care cost per hour near me in Portage, MI?
The average rate for hiring a home care provider in Portage, MI as of March, 2025 is $20.11 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, MI?
Care.com has 9 home care providers for seniors in Portage, MI. 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, MI 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, MI?
The types of home health care services near you in Portage, MI 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, MI 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, MI?
If you need to hire senior home care near you in Portage, MI, 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, MI?
When you’re hiring in home health care services near you in Portage, MI, 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.
Ratings for Portage, MI home care listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.5 / 5
Home Care in Portage, MI are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 11 reviews of the 31 listed home care.