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Karla K.
Berlin, CT
$16-22/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hello!
My name is Karla and I provide senior care, child care, pet care, and housekeeping services. I am from Brazil and I speak three languages-- English, Portuguese, and Spanish.
I am a caring person, a hard worker, and I work well independently. I have my own car, so I can provide transportation as well.
I was a sous...
Karla can also help with: Light cleaning, personal care, meal prep, dementia, errands, respite care & more
Hello, I'm a caregiver by nature. I've been working as a caregiver for 12years plus
looking to help take care of your loved one, I'm covid vaccinated first aid and CPR certified.
Look forward to any questions and open to meeting.
Thanks Melissa.
Melissa can also help with: Personal care, home modification, respite care, dementia
PCA and former Occupational Therapist Assistant and CPR certified. Experienced with dementia, stroke, amputees, etc. Seeking employment to help your loved one with activities, exercise, doctor appointments, cooking, cleaning, bathing and fall prevention. Also helping assit with purposeful goals to improve their independence....
Elaine can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, hospice services, errands, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
Hello my name is Antoinette. I've worked in the Medical field for the past 31 years. I'm companionate, love taking walks, cooking, painting, knitting, crocheting, and socializing. I have my own transportation and a clean driving record.
Antoinette can also help with: Visiting physician, dementia
Angela A.
Newington, CT
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have worked the last 10 years as a live in caregiver. My clients were the elderly with dementia, Alzheimer's, patients recovering from nursing homes or just companion.
Skills:
CPR
Jolanta W.
Berlin, CT
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Available For Companionship, Housekeeping, Meal Prep. ( Very Good Cook ) Taking For Appointments Etc
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My whole life I loved taking care of people. I am a hard worker, clean, reliable, always on time, and I love cooking! :) I have been working in senior care for 10 years with two elderly women. The woman I most recently worked with passed away from natural causes. I miss her very much, she was like family to me. I am a warm and...
Jolanta can also help with: Mobility assistance, light cleaning, companionship, personal care, errands, meal prep & more
I have 10 years of experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse. I have over 28 years experience in health care, from hospital, skilled nursing facility, Homecare (behavioral health, senior living etc), care management, and doctor office setting. I can help with Home Care and Personal Care.
Shanequa can also help with: Personal care, light cleaning, hospice services, respite care
Skills:
Licensed Nurse
5.0
(4)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
PCA with valid certificate. Experience with diabetics, heart conditions, feeding tube, dementia and medication assistance
Charlene can also help with: Personal care, hospice services, dementia, respite care
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Charlene is literally the best and I would highly recommend her when she is available. She is reliable and punctual and has made a extremely difficult situation with my Mother much easier. She has a great personality and my mom truly loves her, she has become part...
Matthew J.
Maia G.
Glastonbury, CT
$25-50/hr • 1 yrs exp
I have more than 10 year of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Personal Care. I am very reliable, responsible and caring person. Who respects other people's privacy but ready to help when it is needed.
Looking for night time job, but have some days too if it is needed.
Maia can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, errands, personal care
Anita J.
Middletown, CT
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 20 years experience .. I have worked doing private duty with patients with many different aliments such as cerbal palsey dementia, Parkinson's disease.... I have also work 5 years at Essex meadows a nursing home.. I also work now at a Middlesex hospital for 5 years in a Critical care unit. And now I work at Hospital of...
Anita can also help with: Live-in home care, hospice services, dementia, companionship, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
Sharon W.
Newington, CT
$26/hr • 10 yrs exp
Dependable, Caring, Professional LPN Seeking Part-time Senior Home Care
Experienced LPN with 13+ yrs.
working with seniors assisting and caring for their needs, including the memory impaired. I believe that promoting a positive environment along with a healthy lifestyle can make all the difference!
Sharon can also help with: Companionship, mobility assistance, errands, dementia, meal prep, personal care & more
Skills:
Licensed Nurse
I have over 20 years of experience. I graduated with an associates degree in nursing in 2005. Prior to that I worked as a CNA in the hospital, skilled nursing, and private duty settings. I was a volunteer EMT and CPR instructor. As a nurse, I have worked med/surg, pediatrics, family practice, psychiatric, and Homecare. I have...
Michele L can also help with: Errands, personal care, respite care, dementia, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Since I retired from my full time career with AT&T Mobility I have been working for Companions and Homemakers and private clients helping the elderly in their homes. I spent many years assisting my mother who had dementia and am very involved with the care for my sister who has a severe traumatic brain injury. I also am a loving...
Patty can also help with: Light cleaning, transportation, meal prep, errands, dementia, respite care & more
Sandra K.
Guilford, CT
$18/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Sandra. I worked as a home health aide in Denton, TX, for 2 years from 1997 to 1998. I moved to Connecticut and worked in another field. In 2018, I went back into home health, and I worked for a lady in Austin, and I lived in for 5 months. Then, I worked for a family from India for 6 months into 2019. I then...
Sandra can also help with: Dementia, home modification, light cleaning, companionship, hospice services, live-in home care & more
5.0
"Sandra is patient kind and caring and went out of her way to do her job. I would hire her again and highly recommend her services."
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have over 40 years of experience as a CNA. I can help with many services and have professional references available. I retired from full time work last December where I had been employed for 25 years (Plantsville nursing home). I am looking for part time hours at this time.
Marylou can also help with: Light cleaning, hospice services, companionship, errands, dementia, meal prep & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"The best with the kids! Loves to do all the kids stuff and get on their level! "
Care member
4.2
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Strong medical background with ICU experience as a Nursing Technician/ Nursing Assistant, 20+ years of homecare experience specialized in memory care and dementia patients as well as Parkinson's Disease and end of life care/ hospice care. I have excellent references and great reputation as a caregiver , companion, cook and...
Maria can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, hospice services, companionship, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
5.0
"Maria was a dream come true. An absolute gem of a person. Very kind and patient. Friendly and professional. We enjoyed her company. She was amazing with my mother in law."
Steven J.
5.0
(6)
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, dementia, home modification, personal care, live-in home care, respite care & more
Skills:
Wound Care
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Helina was hired to care for my mother over a year and a half ago and she was with us until my mom passed. I was nervous at first, hiring a stranger to care for mom, I needn't have worried! Helina was kind, compassionate, professional and turned into a trusted...
Russ M.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a Certified Home Health Aide with over 25 years of experience. I can help with Personal Hygiene, Meal Prep, Medical Management and more. I am friendly, welcoming and respectful. I value my job and take pride in my responsibilities. I am dedicated in enhancing the quality of services that I can provide.
Sharda can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, errands, dementia, meal prep, hospice services & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"I first met Sharda when she cared for my mom while she was recovering and short-term rehab in the end of 2019.
She then worked with my mom when she came home from the short-term rehab. She worked the night shift with my mom. Unfortunately my mom had a stroke in...
Pam M.
Grisselle J.
Manchester, CT
$23/hr • 10 yrs exp
Do You Need Help With Home Daily Tasks? I'm A Phone Call Away!
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have worked as a Personal Care Assistant and Home Health Care for over 10 years, I have developed a deep understanding of the physical and emotional needs of individuals requiring assistance at home. My experience includes assisting with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and meal preparation, as well as providing...
Grisselle can also help with: Mobility assistance, errands, meal prep, home modification, light cleaning, live-in home care & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Marie,
I want to personally thank you for taking care of my mom during her last days. Your time with her was incredibly special and made her comfortable. I wish I could have spent more time in Connecticut, but having you there was a tremendous help to me and my...
Agnes P.
4.9
(7)
Hi! I am a very reliable, compassionate. I have 16 years of experience as Certified Nurse Assistant caring for elderly patients. I have nursing homes experiences, home care experiences and now I'm working at the hospital for more than 3 years and I'm C. P. R certified. I'm fully vaccinated and living in a COVID 19 free house. I...
Virginie can also help with: Light cleaning, companionship, personal care, meal prep, errands, dementia & more
Skills:
CNA
4.0
"She very polite and take responsibility."
Rodiat R.
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Recent home care reviews in Portland, CT
Charlene H.
5.0
Charlene is literally the best and I would highly recommend her when she is available. She is reliable and punctual and has made a extremely difficult situation with my Mother much easier. She has a great personality and my mom truly loves her, she has become part of our family.
- Matthew J.
Sandra K.
5.0
Knowledge, compassion, kindness and attention to detail are factors in giving the most extraordinary care. Don’t settle for anything less than the best!
Carol
- Care member
Marylou R.
5.0
The best with the kids! Loves to do all the kids stuff and get on their level!
- Care member
Maria K.
5.0
Maria has been taking care of my Mom part time in a companion role. My Mom is in an Assisted Living facility and loves the time she gets to spend with Maria. She will get her out to go shopping, lunch or walks in the area. My Mom also loves the energy and friendship Maria brings to the relationship....
- Tim S.
Helina A.
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 professional manner when dealing with...
- Care member
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FAQs for finding home care in Portland, CT
How much does private home care cost per hour near me in Portland, CT?
The average rate for hiring a home care provider in Portland, CT as of January, 2025 is $30.00 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 Portland, CT?
Care.com has 1 home care providers for seniors in Portland, CT. 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 Portland, CT 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 Portland, CT?
The types of home health care services near you in Portland, CT 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 Portland, CT 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 Portland, CT?
If you need to hire senior home care near you in Portland, CT, 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 Portland, CT?
When you’re hiring in home health care services near you in Portland, CT, 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.