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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: Hospice services, dementia, companionship, errands, home modification, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
CPR
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: Hospice services, personal care, dementia
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: Respite care, transportation, meal prep, errands, light cleaning
Desha P.
Newport, RI
$25/hr • 8 yrs exp
Available For Companionship, Personal Care, Housekeeping, And Meal Prep.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Desha. I have been a CNA for almost 7 years now. I have completed a CNA course and have obtained my Certified Nursing Assistant license as of June 2016. I am very responsible, dependable, and have lots of patience. If your looking for someone trustworthy and patient to care for yourself or a loved one in their...
Desha can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, companionship, hospice services, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Desha is kind, knowledgeable, and thorough. She is very responsible and learns quickly so that she is able to meet her clients needs. I feel very safe with Desha and trust her implicitly. I highly recommend Desha for giving excellent care."
Elizabeth D.
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: Errands, meal prep, dementia, companionship, light cleaning, hospice services & more
Skills:
CPR
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
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.
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: Dementia, transportation, personal care, meal prep, companionship
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: Meal prep, dementia, hospice services, errands, light cleaning, companionship & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
Medical Equipment Experience
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.
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, companionship, personal care, meal prep, errands, mobility assistance & more
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.
5.0
(24)
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: Meal prep, dementia, light cleaning, errands, companionship, hospice services & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
5.0
"Erin is not only well qualified but in addition is patient, attentive, and organized. She responds to request quickly and includes fees. I have scheduled her regularly to transport my 94 year old aunt who is troubled with memory loss and uses a walker. Erin assists...
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: Dementia, hospice services, personal care, errands, light cleaning, meal prep & 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: Hospice services, light cleaning, mobility assistance, companionship, personal care
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: Personal care, live-in home care, dementia, hospice services, respite care
Skills:
CNA
CPR
5.0
"Robyn was wonderful! She was adaptable to our schedule and was flexible. We felt very comfortable and confident leaving our parents (89 & 90 yrs old) in her capable hands. If we ever travel back to RI we would definitely hire Robyn again!"
Gina H.
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, live-in home care, companionship, dementia, light cleaning, errands & 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: Personal care, respite care, hospice services, dementia
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Dale is a wonderful caretaker. Dependable, courteous, patient, always on time. Cannot say enough good things about her ."
David C.
Deborah I.
Fall River, MA
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Greetings! IMMEDIATE Very Reliable & Responsible Care Giver Or Housekeeper Available.
4.9
(9)
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, Emergency Medical Technician Certification, patient personal care, medication administration, preparing meals, light housework duties and Child Care with current active CPR Certification a...
Deborah can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, live-in home care, personal care, hospice services, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Debbie was a godsend and an angel - she helped my Mother through her end of life hospice care and I have no idea how my family could have done it without her"
Jacob C.
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: Home modification, dementia, personal care
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, errands, meal prep, hospice services, dementia, personal care & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
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: Meal prep, dementia, errands, hospice services, companionship, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
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: Hospice services, respite care, personal care, visiting physician
Skills:
CNA
Ashley R.
Newport, RI
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
1.0
(1)
Hi. I'm Ashley. It's been a great accomplishment to me to have my CNA and Medtech licenses. I have now been certified for 4 years. I have worked with seniors, seniors with disabilities, and seniors with dementia for over 10 years now. I have prepped meals, done housekeeping, bathed and dressed clients, transported to Dr appts...
Ashley can also help with: Dementia, personal care, visiting physician, respite care
Skills:
CNA
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Recent home care reviews in Portsmouth, RI
Desha P.
5.0
Desha is kind, knowledgeable, and thorough. She is very responsible and learns quickly so that she is able to meet her clients needs. I feel very safe with Desha and trust her implicitly. I highly recommend Desha for giving excellent care.
- Elizabeth D.
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.
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 April, 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.