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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been a health care provider for 33 years. I have worked in a Alzheimer's unit for 18 years. I specialize in hospice care at home. References available upon request.
Melissa can also help with: Home modification, errands, hospice services, companionship, dementia, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
Leilani B.
Portsmouth, RI
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Have worked with many different scenarios with senior adults. From meal preparation, errand running, house cleaning, to helping with bathing, meditation help, medication administering, dementia/alzheimer, diabetic, wheelchair bound. I am quite comfortable with many different settings. Companionship for our senior adults is...
Leilani can also help with: Personal care, dementia, hospice services
Beth S.
Portsmouth, RI
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
I am a recently retired school counselor with over 20 years of elder care experience. I am passionate about keeping people in their own homes rather than seeing them be put in nursing homes because no one can take care of them. I am compassionate, outgoing, punctual, an excellent cook and take pride in any job I have had. I have...
Beth can also help with: Meal prep, errands, light cleaning, respite care, transportation
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Compassionate, Confidential, and Discreet . Medical Advocate, CNA, and Hospice Doula that listens to the needs of Family. I assure you can find relief , knowing You or your loved one is receiving the best care possible . Have worked in Private and Public with many Wonderful Families and have top references. My background helps...
Tanzi can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, hospice services, dementia, errands, meal prep & more
Skills:
Wound Care
CPR
CNA
5.0
"She is a very responsible woman. Always showed up. Nice personality. Very knowledgeable in her job. She was very attentive for my mom and took good care of her needs. I would recommend her to anyone looking for a good caregiver."
David H.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a licensed skilled Certified Nursing Assistant, with adequate qualities to ensure safety and progression with clients. I am BLS / CPR certified in both adult and infant resuscitation. I have more than five years experience working with geriatric patients with neurological diseases. I am kind, empathetic, and patient, when...
Anissa can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, errands, companionship, hospice services, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Anissa is an excellent choice for caring for your loved one. She is kind, patient, and extremely helpful! She gets along great with anyone it seems, and is very good at what she does. I hired her to care for my grandfather while I was at work, and she's the first...
David L.
Ana M.
Fall River, MA
$30-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Caregiver/House Manager, Lots Of Energy, Fun And Dependable
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I had spent several years as a CNA (Certified Nurse's Aide) and Home Health Care Aide. I have worked the last 15 years as a care giver in private home care. I have experience with the following: - Clients with Dementia - Clients with Aphasia - Clients recovering from Stroke - Hospice Clients - Clients coming from Rehabilitation...
Ana can also help with: Transportation, dementia, meal prep, companionship, personal care
5.0
"Ana goes above and beyond on the job-she treats my mother like her own family. I give her my highest recommendation without reservation. Caregiving is a vocation for her, not just a job."
Frances H.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am an experienced CCMA, CNA, professional personal care assistant and companion. I began on this path in 1988 when I found myself caring for my grandmother and I knew it was something I enjoyed. I feel that an individual should be cared for with as much respect and dignity as possible. I am told my patience is limitless and I...
Jacqueline can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, meal prep, companionship, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Jackie is a gem. I entrusted my mother's wellbeing and our home to Jackie over a 2 year period. That alone explains my high recommendation. Jackie offers common sense, intelligence and compassion in addition to excellent senior caretaker skills."
Susan S.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have enjoyed being a senior caregiver for over 15 years. I have been working for a wonderful 95-year-old woman for the past five years. I assist her with feeding, bathing, dressing, cooking, medication management, transportation to appointments, grocery shopping, and companionship, she has become a family member to me. I am...
Denise can also help with: Dementia, mobility assistance, errands, meal prep, companionship, personal care & more
5.0
"Denise is a lovely person. I am so blessed to have found her. She is very patient and kind to my mom. She makes my mom feel at ease. She is very helpful, and does over and above what is expected. Denise handles every situation compassionately and professionally....
Linda G.
5.0
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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
As a DEPENDABLE, trustworthy, and responsible caregiver, I understand consistency and flexibility are key to a successful day. My place in the home is to offer guidance and extra hands, so family members know their loved one is safe.
- Licensed CNA with many years of personal care experience: showering, dressing, toileting,...
Erin can also help with: Dementia, errands, meal prep, companionship, light cleaning, hospice services & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Erin is a fabulous pet sitter! She took care of our 12 year old dog during a wedding weekend that led into a 10 day vacation. Erin took the time to become familiar to our dog, who doesn’t always like new people. Erin asked lots of questions to prepare for taking...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have 10 years of caregiving experience within homes. I can help with bathing/personal hygiene, dressing, transferring from bed to chair, meal prep, light house keeping, transportation and medication management. I have worked with people who stuffer from Alzheimer's, limited mobility, and post hospitalization.
Caitlin can also help with: Personal care, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia, errands, hospice services & more
5.0
"Caitlin is nice to have around and very helpful. She is pleasant, timely, and capable. Happy to recommend her based on the help that she gave my Mom this summer. Would absolutely have her help us again."
William S.
Olga M.
Middletown, RI
$25/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi there! In the past 5-7 years I've learned a great amount of patience working with clients with dementia/slight memory loss, Alzheimers, hearing deficiency, Mascular degeneration, Physical impairments, & clients with hoyers. I can provide references if needed. I've taken 2 semesters of clinicals & lectures while in the nursing...
Olga can also help with: Companionship, personal care, hospice services, light cleaning, mobility assistance
5.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Current CNA experience doing private duty and assisted living facility. I have cared for Dementia patients, Cancer patients and Parkinson's. I am a caring and compassionate person. I am reliable and trustworthy. I prefer providing services in a private duty home setting. I am a licensed CNA and Med Tech in Rhode Island and I am...
Robyn can also help with: Hospice services, respite care, dementia, live-in home care, personal care
Skills:
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Robyn is a gem. She has been my husband's caregiver for over a year, and she came to us with a wealth of knowledge and experience. Robyn is a caring and empathetic provider who always treats my husband with dignity. We are lucky and happy to have her."
Patricia P.
Matthew C.
Bristol, RI
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
My name is Matthew, I've been a CNA for over 11 years with experience in numerous settings such as short term rehab care, long term care, Alzheimer's and dementia care, home care; as well as current experience in hospital settings including critical care units, medical/surgical floors, as well as in the emergency department.
I...
Matthew can also help with: Hospice services, companionship, errands, live-in home care, dementia, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Matthew is a top notch professional and empathetic caregiver. High level of pride in his work and excellent bedside manner."
Sherry S.
Dale A.
Westport, MA
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have enjoyed working in the medical field for 37 years, especially working with the elderly. I have worked with many dementia patients. I have several years of Nursing Home Care. I went to school for the Medical assistant program, I have worked in doctor's offices. I also went on to take Phlebotomy in which I am certified....
Dale can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, personal care, respite care
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Dale worked with my elderly mother for 5 months. She is compassionate, sweet, kind and a wonderful companion. She even adopted my mothers kitty after she passed away! She became a family member. She wasn't punctual, she was early every single shift. Extremely...
Patricia S.
Deborah I.
Fall River, MA
$23/hr • 10 yrs exp
Greetings! IMMEDIATE Very Reliable & Responsible Care Giver Or Housekeeper Available.
4.9
(8)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Several years of experience
for Elderly Care, including Alzheimer/Dementia patients for overnight and daily care including supervision, personal care, medication administration, preparing meals, light housework duties and Child Care with current active CPR Certification a Non-Smoker and EMT (Emergency Medical Technician)...
Deborah can also help with: Meal prep, live-in home care, hospice services, personal care, dementia, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Debbie is a kind and cheerful professional who has been invaluable to our family through some of our most difficult times. She is wonderful at managing pain, advocating for appropriate medication and tapering as able. She is skilled at managing Alzheimer’s...
Care member
I'm from the carribean I been taking care of the elderly from 2003 until now. I'm a outgoing person with good personality
Carvel can also help with: Dementia, personal care, home modification
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Karen F.
Middletown, RI
$20-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi my name is Karen and I am a compassionate, caring, down to earth, professional woman with a great sense of humor. I have over 15 years experience with Dementia, Alzheimer's disease, personal hygiene care, lifting and transferring, hospice care, meal prep/cooking, light housekeeping, running errands and even animal care! I...
Karen can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, errands, hospice services, meal prep, personal care & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
Emily M.
Middletown, RI
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am Emily, an experienced and caring CNA with over 10 years with home care agencies. I have many years experience with Hospice care, Alzheimer's and Dementia, hoyer use as well. I live currently in Middletown, RI. I love to be a part of your family and treat your loved one with dignity, respect, and gentleness that is so...
Emily can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, companionship, meal prep, hospice services, errands & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
While attending school at the University of Arizona, I cared for a 67-year-old woman who had suffered from a stroke followed by two heart attacks. After caring for her for four years, I have become very sensitive for other elderly in need of assistance, and believe that I have the experience to be a great caregiver. She was...
Katherine can also help with: Errands, meal prep, personal care, live-in home care, light cleaning
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Retired since June 2019. mother of two. Worked as a contractor to Dept of Def for 27 years. Became LIC RI CNA to assist my ailing mother who has dementia. I am part of her care team as needed. Reliable & empathetic. I appreciate very much how it feels to be vulnerable. Compassionate & professional in the expertise of a CNA...
Siobhan can also help with: Personal care, respite care, visiting physician, hospice services
Skills:
CNA
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Recent home care reviews in Portsmouth, RI
Tanzi A.
5.0
She is a very responsible woman. Always showed up. Nice personality. Very knowledgeable in her job. She was very attentive for my mom and took good care of her needs. I would recommend her to anyone looking for a good caregiver.
- David H.
Anissa V.
5.0
My family and I could not recommend a CNA more highly than Anissa. We will always be grateful to her for the amazing care she provided our father at the end of his life. Her genuine kindness and compassion made his final days far more bearable for him, our mom, and our entire family. Anissa answered...
- Allie D.
Ana M.
5.0
Ana goes above and beyond on the job-she treats my mother like her own family. I give her my highest recommendation without reservation. Caregiving is a vocation for her, not just a job.
- Frances H.
Jacqueline L.
5.0
Jackie is very conscientious and dependable. Very professional in way she interacted with my 98 year old mother who has dementia and other health issues. She is also very kind and caring. I give her the highest recommendation.
- Stan D.
Denise F.
5.0
Denise was the most dependable and caring individual I've ever hired. I felt completely at easy leaving her in my mother's hands she loved her so much. highly recommended
- Nichole W.
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FAQs for finding home care in Portsmouth, RI
How much does private home care cost per hour near me in Portsmouth, RI?
The average rate for hiring a home care provider in Portsmouth, RI as of March, 2025 is $23.33 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, RI?
Care.com has 3 home care providers for seniors in Portsmouth, RI. 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, RI 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, RI?
The types of home health care services near you in Portsmouth, RI 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, RI 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, RI?
If you need to hire senior home care near you in Portsmouth, RI, 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, RI?
When you’re hiring in home health care services near you in Portsmouth, RI, 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.