Hello, I'm Shelly, a dedicated caregiver with 25 years of experience. I provide compassionate care in clients' homes, ensuring their safety, happiness, and well-being. I also like incorporating daily activities and engaging conversations.
Building strong connections is a priority. I establish open communication by understanding...
Shelly can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, home modification, dementia, hospice services, companionship & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
CPR
5.0
"Shelly is a wonderful caregiver. She is extremely dependable and flexible with her schedule. She has taken care of my father who had a stroke and has assisted with both medication management and physical, occupational, and speech therapy. There hasn't been...
I have worked as an In-home Caregiver and licensed CNA/home health aide for the past 8 years and have found my passion in helping and sharing life with my clients. Slowing down and finding joy in the moment within the little things that can be done is my main goal when helping. I like reading, writing arts and crafts. Throughout...
Martine can also help with: Dementia, personal care
Assisting with personal care: bathing and grooming, dressing, toileting, and exercise.
Basic food preparation: preparing meals, shopping, housekeeping, laundry, and other errands. Worked in state care for disabled with high behavior home for 18 years worked in care home before that for senior private care. currently working ....
Tina can also help with: Dementia, personal care, visiting physician, hospice services, respite care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Tina worked for my family for over 2 years, caring for my 2 mid-80's parents who both had mental and physical disabilities from strokes as well as dementia and other health problems. Tina is a highly skilled caregiver, very knowledgeable in all aspects of...
Willing to travel! I have been doing home companion care now for several years, but I have worked as a CNA, a Med-Aid and a PT-assistant in skilled nursing homes, rehab centers, Assisted living facilities, Adult Foster Care Homes and in private residences for 30 years. I have a lot of training and skill in working with impaired...
Klarice can also help with: Home modification, dementia, personal care, hospice services, respite care
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FAQs for finding home health aides near you in Albany, OR
What does a home health aide do near me in Albany, OR?
If you’re planning to hire a home health aide near you in Albany, OR, it’s important to understand that there is no one standard role that a home health aide takes on. A home health aide isn’t a nurse, but can help with health related tasks like ensuring their clients take their medicine on time, transporting them to doctors appointments, picking up prescriptions, and making sure they are well fed and bathed.
What home health aide duties do providers take on near me in Albany, OR?
When it’s time to hire a home health aide near you in Albany, OR, it’s a good idea to create a list of duties your family members need help with. You can review different profiles on Care.com to learn more about common health aide duties such as bathing, feeding, and cleaning up after their clients.
How can I find a home health aide near me in Albany, OR?
To find home health aides near you in Albany, OR, you can create an account with Care.com and then you can filter and sort local home health aides by distance from Albany, OR. Then you can review your options for home health aides by reading about their experience and the home health aide duties they will take on.
How much does it cost to hire a home health aide near me in Albany, OR?
The average rate for hiring home health aides near you in Albany, OR on Care.com as of January, 2025 is $27.50 per hour. It’s worth noting that the rate each individual home health aide charges depends on the level of care required, the provider's certifications, and their years of experience.
How can I safely hire a home health aide near me in Albany, OR?
To help you start your research, all home health aides on Care.com are asked to complete an annual background check called a CareCheck (the providers who complete this background check have a badge on their profile displaying the date it was run). However, this is just a jumping off point. We strongly recommend that you take additional steps for hiring a home health aid safely, which include interviewing candidates, calling their professional references, and running your own background check.