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60 home care are listed in Portsmouth, VA
The average posted rate is $19/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby home care is 8 years
Home care in Portsmouth, VA
5.0
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I worked as caregiver, Home Health Aide (HHA) Companion care, and senior care for over 10 years, I have provided and still providing care for seniors with disabilities, ALS, Hospice, MS, dementia/Alzheimer's, Tracheotomy care, feeding tube and catheter care in their homes. I am very passionate about the care I provide for them...
Sonia can also help with: Errands, live-in home care, companionship, hospice services, light cleaning, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Reliable, Friendly and knowledgable to many disabilities"
Care member
Wendy O.
Chesapeake, VA
$13-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
I will provide care for your seniors, children, or fur babies when you're unable to. I have been a nurse for over 20 years and specialize in pediatrics and senior care. I worked in a pediatric clinic for over 10 years and I have worked in Skilled Nursing and Long Term Care for seniors for over 5 years. I have been in home health...
Wendy can also help with: Personal care
Skills:
Licensed Nurse
5.0
"I can’t say enough good things about Wendy. It was my first time using her as a caretaker for my brother-in-law. She was extremely kind and caring. I went away for the entire day, and didn’t have a care in the world about whether or not he was being taken care of....
Care member
3.0
(1)
Hi, my name is Jackson. I am currently a college student at ODU majoring in Geography. I am an avid gamer (I play a lot of Valorant and Call of Duty) and I am also into sports, specifically soccer and football. I love animals and working with people. I'm looking for a way to help me cover rent so I can officially move up here...
Jackson can also help with: Errands
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
CPR
4.5
(18)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I am delighted to have this opportunity to share with you how my role in delivering dependable, professional private companion care will improve the quality of life for either yourself or a family member. Each individual is unique and my goal is to provide each client with their own plan of care based on their specific needs. I...
Vangie can also help with: Mobility assistance, hospice services, meal prep, dementia, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"She has a kind heart and was very caring with my mom."
Rhonda S.
Kawia A.
Norfolk, VA
$17-28/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi l'm Kawia! I have lots of experience with adults ranging from different ages to different needs including alzheimer's and dementia. I am a person who thinks that care-giving is more than just a "job". I am someone who loves and care for people as if they were they were my own family. In addition I can take the dog out, I have...
Kawia can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, errands, light cleaning, meal prep, hospice services & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
I am a recently retired registered nurse who is very active: yoga, walking, weights, Master gardener. I would love to assist you and your loved one with companionship, transportation services, medical management, errands and meal prep. Background checked.
Catherine can also help with: Errands
Skills:
CPR
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I have 10 years of experience in all health care settings I have worked with children up to elderly both hospital ICU and private settings. I have an associates in applied science in health care along with my CCMA and CHERS. I have a vast amount of jobs in critical care settings and behavioral facilities. I can help with...
Candice can also help with: Errands, dementia, meal prep, companionship, hospice services, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
CPR
Certified nursing assistant 15years experience, medication aide, CPR/first aide trained. Covid vaccinated
Stephanie can also help with: Live-in home care, light cleaning, hospice services, dementia, errands, meal prep & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
CNA
Amari C.
Chesapeake, VA
$22/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hello, my name is Amari, I'm 19 years old and I'm also a full time nursing student who is trying to make money while in school. I recently quit my job at Walmart because of unfair management and was hoping to find something better in something I like to do. I helped my aunt with her at home daycare for about 3 years and I also...
Amari can also help with: Personal care, light cleaning, meal prep
Hello! I'm Tvonia. I have over 15 years experience in the health-care field. I believe in a holistic approach to care for every individual, especially our seniors. I assist with ADL's, light housekeeping, meal prep for the senior and their family. If your loved one is faith based, I am excited to be involved. Also, engagement...
Tvonia can also help with: Personal care, errands, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep, hospice services & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
I have 21yrs experience. I worked at the Veterans Home for 21yrs. I have experience with all Ostomy, Stoma, Trach care, Memory Care Certification, EMT training, G-tube, Catheter care, amputees, copd, o2 tanks, wound care. I think I've probably done it all at this point and if I haven't I lean fast
April can also help with: Errands, meal prep, companionship, dementia, light cleaning, hospice services & more
Skills:
CPR
Wound Care
CNA
Rayshana F.
Suffolk, VA
$15/hr • 3 yrs exp
I'd describe my personality as caring, generous, and very organized.
I like caring for seniors because I love to assist them with their new challenges and struggles. I've cared for my grandmother for over 3 years and notice how much I love caring for the elderly.
I'm looking for a job that I will enjoy going to everyday....
Rayshana can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
I have over 15 years of experience in assisting seniors, folks with dementia, and disabled persons with activities of daily living. My clients have known me to be very reliable and kind, one who ensures their needs are always met and that their surrounding areas are clean and safe. It's important for me to allow clients have...
Alison can also help with: Meal prep, errands, dementia, light cleaning, personal care, hospice services & more
Tanice A.
Suffolk, VA
$25/hr • 9 yrs exp
I'm sweet, caring and professional. Over worked long term care for 6 years and have been with hospice 3 years
Tanice can also help with: Personal care, visiting nurse, hospice services, dementia
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Annette and I am 59 years young. I have been working in the Medical Profession as a Medical Assistant for over 25 years and providing care as a Primary Care Aide (PCA) and Companion for over 15 years. I truly enjoy caring for and providing services for others. My duties in the past have included everything from...
Annette can also help with: Errands, companionship, light cleaning, dementia, mobility assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
I am a certified nurse aide and medical assistant with credentials. I have clinical experience at a nursing home in Virginia Beach. I am extremely experienced in care for the middle-aged and elderly, including my disabled husband. I have a passion for those in need and will take great care of your loved one.
Anabella can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, personal care, visiting nurse, errands, respite care & more
Skills:
CNA
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Mindy. Senior caregiver with 25+ years experience in geriatric care, I offer your family peace in knowing your loved one is in the arms of experience and compassion. I take great pride and responsibility in being reliable, professional and a mature advocate. I'm self motivated, clean criminal and driving...
Mindy can also help with: Dementia, home modification, personal care, respite care, hospice services, live-in home care & more
Skills:
CNA
With over 10 years of experience in Home health. I started in this field with caring for my mother after back surgery. While recovering in rehab, I noticed the low quality of care and I quit my job to care for my mom full time for one year. After she made a full recovery, I got certified and began my first job with caring for...
Joy can also help with: Dementia, errands, personal care, companionship, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
I've worked in an assisted living facility caring for 15 senior citizens. I have also cared for a wonderful elderly disabled woman for about a year. I have experience bathing, clothing, administering medication, light housekeeping, giving neb treatments, feeding and tube feeding, working with a ventilator and more. I recently...
Shante can also help with: Personal care, dementia
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Recent home care reviews in Portsmouth, VA
Sonia T.
5.0
Sonia is remarkably reliable. In the seven months she has cared for out mother, she has never been late or had to miss a shift. She is so capable and organized that she really helped us transition our elderly mother back to home care, from assisted living. My Mom's quality of life is better with...
- Care member
Wendy O.
5.0
I can’t say enough good things about Wendy. It was my first time using her as a caretaker for my brother-in-law. She was extremely kind and caring. I went away for the entire day, and didn’t have a care in the world about whether or not he was being taken care of. If you’re looking for a caring,...
- Care member
Vangie G.
5.0
She has a kind heart and was very caring with my mom.
- Rhonda S.
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FAQs for finding home care in Portsmouth, VA
How much does private home care cost per hour near me in Portsmouth, VA?
The average rate for hiring a home care provider in Portsmouth, VA as of February, 2025 is $19.50 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, VA?
Care.com has 12 home care providers for seniors in Portsmouth, VA. 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, VA 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, VA?
The types of home health care services near you in Portsmouth, VA 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, VA 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, VA?
If you need to hire senior home care near you in Portsmouth, VA, 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, VA?
When you’re hiring in home health care services near you in Portsmouth, VA, 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, VA home care listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.3 / 5
Home Care in Portsmouth, VA are rated 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 15 reviews of the 60 listed home care.