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24 home health aides are listed in Merrillville, IN
The average posted rate is $16/hr as of December 2024
The average experience for nearby home health aides is 7 years
Home health aides in Merrillville, IN
I am a mother of 4 and I have always had a love for helping those that need it. I was a home health aid and used to work for a company that helps those with developmental disabilities achieve independence and promote choice. With this I have had to play many roles. I aide with transportation, hygiene, cooking, shopping, provide...
Iris can also help with: Live-in home care, light cleaning, respite care
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
Denise W.
Chicago Heights, IL
$19-24/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hi Families, I am new to this app and online sitting over all . I am Denise from Chicago but now reside in the South Suburbs. I am a mother of 3 and grandmother of 20. I am looking for something stable but an open to occasional sittings .
I have been retired for about 8 years now from Methodist Hospital to help with all my...
Denise can also help with: Meal prep, errands, transportation, light cleaning
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Personable and compassionate private home health caregiver with 7 years of experience. I work with a team of woman who help to cover hours that care needed if need be. Looking to continue to my journey in helping you take care of your loved ones while in the comfort of their homes.
Colleen can also help with: Errands, meal prep, companionship, light cleaning, dementia, hospice services & more
Rickayla W.
Calumet City, IL
$22-38/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hello! I'm an experienced home health aide and certified nursing assistant (CNA) with CPR certification. My personality is usually described as outgoing, energetic, and caring. I have experience working with children, young adults, and the elderly, including those with mental illnesses, psychiatric conditions, and in hospice...
Rickayla can also help with: Companionship, meal prep, light cleaning, errands, hospice services, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
CPR
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FAQs for finding home health aides near you in Merrillville, IN
What does a home health aide do near me in Merrillville, IN?
If you’re planning to hire a home health aide near you in Merrillville, IN, 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 Merrillville, IN?
When it’s time to hire a home health aide near you in Merrillville, IN, 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 Merrillville, IN?
To find home health aides near you in Merrillville, IN, you can create an account with Care.com and then you can filter and sort local home health aides by distance from Merrillville, IN. 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 Merrillville, IN?
The average rate for hiring home health aides near you in Merrillville, IN on Care.com as of December, 2024 is $16.00 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 Merrillville, IN?
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.