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42 home health aides are listed in Fort Myers, FL
The average posted rate is $19/hr as of November 2024
The average experience for nearby home health aides is 6 years
Home health aides in Fort Myers, FL
I have been working in the mental health field since 1987 with physically and intellectually challenged children and adults, adults with memory care concerns. I worked under programs supervised by Massachusetts General Hospital / Boston. My duties included but were not limited to .... teaching daily living skills such as...
Kathleen can also help with: Personal care, respite care, visiting physician, dementia, hospice services
Skills:
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
Magdalena C.
Lehigh Acres, FL
$25-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
HHA Personal Care Assistant-Seniors/Adults - Available FT/PT
5.0
(4)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
As a personal care assistant for the past 15 years, I've had the opportunity to work with a variety of patients with diagnoses such as Multiple Sclerosis, Stroke, Cancer, COPD Diabetes, Parkinson's Disease, Alzheimer's/Dementia and Hospice patients, as well as staff. I've assisted patients with activities of daily living such as...
Magdalena can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, companionship, hospice services, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
5.0
"Magdalena is the best of the best! She took care of my father until he passed, in fact was with us when he passed as she became part of the family. She treated him like her family since day one and he instantly adored her. It was hard not to, she is such a happy...
Carole L.
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FAQs for finding home health aides near you in Fort Myers, FL
What does a home health aide do near me in Fort Myers, FL?
If you’re planning to hire a home health aide near you in Fort Myers, FL, 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 Fort Myers, FL?
When it’s time to hire a home health aide near you in Fort Myers, FL, 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 Fort Myers, FL?
To find home health aides near you in Fort Myers, FL, you can create an account with Care.com and then you can filter and sort local home health aides by distance from Fort Myers, FL. 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 Fort Myers, FL?
The average rate for hiring home health aides near you in Fort Myers, FL on Care.com as of November, 2024 is $19.88 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 Fort Myers, FL?
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.
Ratings for Fort Myers, FL home health aides listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.5 / 5
Home Health Aides in Fort Myers, FL are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 9 reviews of the 42 listed home health aides.