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58 home care are listed in Portsmouth, NH
The average rate is $28/hr as of November 2024
The average years of experience for home care is 5 years
Home care in Portsmouth, NH
5.0
(2)
Hello...
I have always worked with children or been involved in dental assisting as my career, but about 6 years ago, I realized my greatest passion was to work with elderly seniors and I have been focused on that! I have extensive training and experience with dementia and also volunteer for hospice. I truly enjoy taking care of...
Angela can also help with: Light cleaning, live-in home care, hospice services, dementia, errands, home modification & more
5.0
"Angela is hardworking, prompt and truly cares about the person she is assisting. Angela cared for my husband who had a stroke and can no longer walk. He can be grumpy and extremely particular about the way things are done. Angela managed to win him over right...
Mary O.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a retired Occupational Therapy Assistant who has 10 plus years caring for seniors. I am a professional, honest, kind, compassionate and dependable caregiver. I have helped with gardening, food shopping, meal prep, organizing, errands, bathing and dressing, exercises, paying bills, medications, and accompanying to doctor...
Gayle can also help with: Dementia, personal care, light cleaning, respite care, errands, meal prep & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Gayle has a wonderful attitude towards her work. She performs any task you set for her with confidence, as well as her ability to complete it successfully. Gayle uses her time in a systematic way so that her work is completed in an organized manner. Her willingness...
Patricia D.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I was engaged in counseling and spiritual care as a monk and a priest for many years. I have assisted and sometimes lived with family or friends who were elderly, had dementia, or were dying. I enjoy and feel it a blessing to be present with and listen to and share with those in the later stages of life and times of transition.
Sean can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, live-in home care
Renee C.
Stratham, NH
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Dedicated And Compassionate LNA With 12 Years Experience Available For Your Loved Ones Needs.
5.0
(1)
I have 19 years of experience that includes both home care and long term care, primarily assisting patients with dementia. Caring for people is my calling in life, it truly is my passion and I take much pride in delivering as much compassion and kindness to not only the patients but their loved ones as well. In a nutshell shell...
Renee can also help with: Errands, dementia, home modification, hospice services, companionship, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
Wound Care
5.0
"I found Renee to be very responsible and reliable. Renee exceeded our expectations while caring for my sister the last few months of her life. She took such excellent care of my sister and made sure all of her needs were met and stayed by her side until my sister's...
Linda S.
Lisa D.
Hampton, NH
$28/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am fully vaccinated against Covid-19, and received my booster in October. PCA certified, CPR and 1st Aid trained.
I've enjoyed the 7 yrs. that I have cared for and have had the nicest clients. I've worked in private care, through an agency and as an agency supervisor. I offer experience with clients who have Dementia,...
Lisa can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, errands, meal prep, home modification, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Lisa is our rock star. while taking care of my dad she always went above and beyond. She is always warm and cheery. I would personally recommend her for any caregiver need you might have."
Tom D.
Roseanna H.
Kittery Point, ME
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I am a caring and loving person. I am a CNA (certified nursing assistant) with about 20 years experience, and additional medical training. I have experience with long term care, skilled/rehabilitation facilities, and private duty. I would like to assist your loved ones to remain in their home.
Roseanna can also help with: Dementia, personal care, hospice services
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"We enjoyed Rose as my Mom's caregiver. Rose is very pleasant attentive caring and very knowledgeable.
She was always punctual. My mom was well taken care of. Rose met my moms needs and she cared so much about my family. I would highly recommend Rose to my family...
Sue B.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have been in the healthcare business for over 34 years. I have had 7 wonderful clients through Care. com. I enjoy working with the elderly and young and have worked with Alzheimer's and Dementia patients. I took care of both my parents until they passed away.
I am very passionate about my work.
I am updated in First Aid and...
Donna can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, personal care, errands, dementia, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Donna came into my dads life in his final 6 weeks or so. He really enjoyed her company and she helped him adjust after he lost his independence and transitioned into living at nursing facility. My dad become unhappy and lost interest in life but when he met Donna...
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Maureen M.
Greenland, NH
$25-38/hr • 10 yrs exp
To Utilize My Experiences In The Medical Field With Concentration In Geriatrics
4.9
(20)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I volunteered in a nursing home when I was in high school which started my career in the nursing field. I have worked in a hospital for several years as an LNA & also took a medication certification course, & was cross trained in phlebotomy as well as a rehab aide, while employed there. I have had the privilege of doing private...
Maureen can also help with: Errands, companionship, home modification, dementia, hospice services, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"I met Maureen over 15 years ago wile caring for a hospice patient. I immediately noticed how kind and compassionate she was. She is one of the sweetest people you will ever meet.
We have worked together mant times over the years in various capacities including...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My passion is to help people who need assistance caring for themselves as a result of old age, sickness, disability and/or other infliction's. I can help with Personal Care as well as assistance with the activities of daily living: bathing, dressing, and grooming to name a few and Independent activities of daily living:...
Allison can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, personal care, respite care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Allison is a gem. She is responsible, trusting, and very dedicated to her clients. She has such a big heart. Any family would be lucky to have her."
Jeannie R.
Experience providing companionship for seniors as well as house keeping, transportation and meal preparation duties. Assisted seniors with Parkinson's disease.
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a dedicated and compassionate private caregiver that takes on many roles. I have 15+ years experience providing personalized 1 on 1 care to individuals in need.
My experience includes caring for clients with developmental disabilities, autism, TBI/ABI, mental illness, Alzheimer's, dementia, end of life, etc.
I am...
Lindsey can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, meal prep, live-in home care, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:
CPR
As a dedicated and passionate individual, I would love to assist in the care of you or your loved one. I have been a professional caregiver for over 6 years, working at an assisted living facility, a home health care agency and individually. Some of the services I have provided are personal care, grocery shopping, meal...
Jennifer can also help with: Errands, meal prep, dementia, light cleaning, personal care
Daniel M.
North Hampton, NH
$30-50/hr • 8 yrs exp
Looking To Provide Overnight Care For Hospice And Dementia Clients.
I'd describe my personality as calm professional and warm.
I like caring for seniors because I feel good giving stability and comfort to them.
I'm looking for a job that can align with my core values of caring for others.
I started caring for seniors when my own grandfather was terminally ill. I've been a caregiver...
Daniel can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, live-in home care, light cleaning, home modification, hospice services & more
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, thank you for taking time to read more about me. A little about myself. I've been a CNA for over 10 years. I really enjoy being around older people, caring for them, laughing with them and giving back to my community. In the past, I have done live in care for two families in NH. Now that I am a little older and have my...
Lisa can also help with: Hospice services, light cleaning, respite care, personal care, meal prep
Skills:
CNA
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have experience in working with the elderly, handicapped and younger patients. Some have had terminal illness and/or mental illness. It's nice to make a difference in someone's life. And to help them be comfortable in their own home. I am very dependable, reliable, organized, personable and caring. I have great references.
Desiree can also help with: Live-in home care, dementia, personal care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Senior Care experience specially Alzheimer/dementia patients. I really enjoy taking care of people that need special care. I take pride in what I do because it's my true passion to take care of someone who needs you. It really fills my heart with joy to take care for the elderly that need love and understanding. It's the most...
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Michele M.
Hampton, NH
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
I enjoy working closely with clients and their families to provide individual care to meet their everyday needs. I am a compassionate caregiver and take a lot of pride in the care I can give to your loved one. I had the honor of caring for my own Mom with dementia which taught me how precious each and every moment spent together...
Michele can also help with: Companionship, errands, light cleaning, meal prep, dementia, hospice services & more
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
After 24 years as a full time real estate agent, I am back to private home care. I was partly inspired to go back to home care during the pandemic when my own aging parents needed help and there wasn't any.
I worked for All Care VNA in Lynn, MA as a Home Health Aid from 1994 to 1997 and from 1997 to 1999, I worked for Academy...
Bradley can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, meal prep, dementia, companionship, mobility assistance & more
Loralie L.
Hampton, NH
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a recently retired nurse. I have been a caregiver for over 30 years in the geriatric care setting. There is nothing more rewarding than helping others during there time of need. I pride myself in being dependable, trustworthy, caring and easy to get along with. There is nothing more important than family and it is an honor...
Loralie can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, personal care, respite care, errands, meal prep & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
I have a cumulative 6 years of health care experience. I started as a CNA working primarily Alzheimer's patients in a long term facility setting for two years (along with working with regular long term facility residents). I then started working in a hospital on a surgical floor with pre/post operative patients, but I did float...
Caitlin can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, hospice services, light cleaning, meal prep, errands & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
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Recent home care reviews in Portsmouth, NH
Angela B.
5.0
Angela is hardworking, prompt and truly cares about the person she is assisting. Angela cared for my husband who had a stroke and can no longer walk. He can be grumpy and extremely particular about the way things are done. Angela managed to win him over right away with her sunny personality,...
- Mary O.
Gayle C.
5.0
Within the first week, my mother said she doesn't know how she could ever go without Gayle in the future. Wonderful personality and always keeping busy by checking everything and anything off the to do list.
- Sue W.
Renee C.
5.0
I found Renee to be very responsible and reliable. Renee exceeded our expectations while caring for my sister the last few months of her life. She took such excellent care of my sister and made sure all of her needs were met and stayed by her side until my sister's last breath. Renee was always...
- Linda S.
Lisa D.
5.0
Lisa was very kind and caring to my father. She took him to medical appointments always getting him there on time and made the time enjoyable for him. When my father was hospitalized unable to feed himself and the hospital staff was too busy to help him, Lisa went to see him and feed him for me. I...
- Roxanne M.
Roseanna H.
5.0
We enjoyed Rose as my Mom's caregiver. Rose is very pleasant attentive caring and very knowledgeable.
She was always punctual. My mom was well taken care of. Rose met my moms needs and she cared so much about my family. I would highly recommend Rose to my family and closest friends.
- Sue B.
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FAQs for finding home care in Portsmouth, NH
How much does private home care cost per hour near me in Portsmouth, NH?
The average rate for hiring a home care provider in Portsmouth, NH as of November, 2024 is $28.33 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 Portsmouth, NH?
Care.com has 3 home care providers for seniors in Portsmouth, NH. 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 Portsmouth, NH 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 Portsmouth, NH?
The types of home health care services near you in Portsmouth, NH 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 Portsmouth, NH 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 Portsmouth, NH?
If you need to hire senior home care near you in Portsmouth, NH, 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 Portsmouth, NH?
When you’re hiring in home health care services near you in Portsmouth, NH, 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 Portsmouth, NH home care listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Home Care in Portsmouth, NH are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 9 reviews of the 58 listed home care.