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22 home health aides are listed in Portage, IN
The average posted rate is $13/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby home health aides is 10 years
Home health aides in Portage, IN
5.0
(1)
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: Respite care, light cleaning, live-in home care
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Iris is an amazing person and open to providing quality care for people when they need it most!"
Care member
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Seeking a position as a certified Health Aid provider to care for and comfort those in need. Experience with individuals battling dementia, Alzheimer, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, parkinson's, MS, cancer patients, stroke victims, wound care, mental disorders, chronic illnesses, feeding tube's, and other diseases and disorders....
Jacqueline can also help with: Hospice services, light cleaning, meal prep, companionship, dementia, errands & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
CPR
5.0
"Miss Jackie was a wonderful asset to my grandmother’s care. She was constantly looking up options to help with a more natural solution. She was knowledgeable when it came to end of life care and helped comfort our family by providing information. She was constantly...
Care member
I have worked at three senior living facilities and currently work part time for a home health company since February of 2020. I have also provided home care for a few people outside of my main job. I am very patient and always put work first. Willing to travel within northern Indiana and southwest Michigan. I was CNA certified...
Skills:
CNA
I am a patient, loving, intuitive Certified Home Health Aide. I have been taking care of the elderly for over 10 yrs both personally and professionally. It's not just a job to me. It's my passion and my God given gift. I consider it a privilege to be trusted with such an important role in someone's life.
Shunea can also help with: Meal prep, respite care, dementia, hospice services, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Hello there, I'm Chynna, an experienced Home Health Aide who has a passion for caring for others. I have been working since I was 17 years old and have had my fair share of odd jobs. Care giving is one that I enjoy the most. Some of my experience include working in a retirement community, one on one with clients, working within...
Chynna can also help with: Transportation, dementia, errands, light cleaning, meal prep
I am a registered nurse in the ICU with experience in home health care, personal care, medications, hospice, and dementia. I worked as a home health aide for a privately owned company while in nursing school. With my experience in nursing school and at work, I can offer quality care to your loved one.
Isabella can also help with: Personal care, dementia, respite care
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
5.0
(1)
In 2018, I worked as a home health aide, I won't mention because I don't want to slander a place that may have improved. I have previous experience helping elderly. Primarily helping them move around, clean their house, run their errands. While I was and am capable of helping more, the people I cared for didn't need the extra...
Alyssa can also help with: Transportation, meal prep, light cleaning, live-in home care, errands
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am trained to assist with all basic activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, eating, grooming, moving from one place to another, and toileting. I can check vital signs such as blood pressure, respiration and pulse, monitor a client's physical and mental condition; level of exercise; and how much they are...
Yolanda can also help with: Live-in home care, hospice services, dementia, respite care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"She was a very pleasant individual..She seems to truly care and have a passion for her work...She was very punctual..She will be an asset to your team..."
Aisha V.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I worked in Chicago at Rush University Medical Center from 1989 until 2016, with 17 of those years dedicated to the operating rooms. I have admirable experience in providing companion care for home care or in a hospital environment. I have a sound knowledge of managing clients with Cancer, Dementia, Parkinson, Alzheimer's and...
Sheila can also help with: Meal prep, companionship, errands, dementia, light cleaning, mobility assistance & more
Skills:
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
5.0
"Sheila is a knowledgeable caregiver who provided excellent care for my mom from March 2022 until November 2023. She is quite dependable and punctual. She rarely asked for time off, but when she did, she gave notice well in advance. My mom’s dementia led to some...
Barbara F.
Sherry M.
Merrillville, IN
$15-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Have been in the medical field for over 20yrs, very dependable, very caring, team player, help individuals with their daily living. CPR Certified, Home Health Aide Certification. Light Housekeeping.
Sherry can also help with: Hospice services, home modification, light cleaning, companionship, dementia, errands & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Sherry was a great caregiver to my father . She was always punctual, professional and easy to work with . Highly recommend Sherry and would definitely hire her again !"
Audrey M.
I have 9 years of being a caregiver I started out in the homes and for the last 3 years I have been worrying in facilities and also in the memory care units a s well.
Yolanda can also help with: Dementia, respite care, transportation, errands, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
I've been in healthcare almost 10yrs. Patient care is my weaknesss. I genuinely love taking care of those who need assistance.
Skills:
CNA
I have been an Home Health Aide for 13 years, I love what I do.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 4 years of paid HHA experienced as well as on the Indiana registry. I'm willing to undergo any background/drugtest/fingerprint as well. I'm comfortable with smokers and pets as well as providing everyday ADL's to your loved one. I'm willing to Negotiate pay because I'm very understanding. I'm also CPR certified for adults...
Charlene can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, mobility assistance, companionship, errands, meal prep & more
Robin B.
Highland, IN
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
I am a certified nursing assistant and a home health aide. I have over 25 yrs experience. I have experience in Alzheimer's and dementia care , stroke, diabetes, bed found patients as well as children. I enjoy helping people in their homes .
Robin can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, hospice services, companionship, dementia, errands & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Home Health Aide
Adeshewa B.
Calumet City, IL
$25/hr • 6 yrs exp
Home Health Aide Available Full Time And Available For Companionship, Housekeeping, Meal Prep
The experience was good. I was very punctual, honesty and friendly. I have worked with pple with arthritis, diabetes and hypertension. I was very helpful
Jomika K.
Michigan City, IN
$19-28/hr • 2 yrs exp
I have 3 years experience of working with adults with disabilities. I was a home health aide for 2 years and comfortable providing care seekers with reliable care!
Jomika can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Home Health Aide
I am currently a licensed home health aide in the state of Indiana and have cared for many seniors. I have lots of experience with alzheimer's and dementia patients, bed bound patients, paraplegic patients, as well as several other types of needs. In addition, I am about to graduate nursing school, which helps me stay up to date...
Emily can also help with: Mobility assistance, companionship, dementia, hospice services, personal care, respite care & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
CPR
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: Companionship, hospice services, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia, errands & more
I have 6 years experience as a home health aide and 3 years as a residential aide. During both positions, I was responsible for cooking, cleaning (entire home), bathing my clients. Everything that needed to be taken care of in the home setting, I provided due to their disabilities. I was also responsible for grocery, household,...
Jontue can also help with: Dementia, personal care, light cleaning, meal prep, errands, companionship & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
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Recent home health aide reviews in Portage, IN
Iris M.
5.0
Iris is an amazing person and open to providing quality care for people when they need it most!
- Care member
Jacqueline J.
5.0
Jacqueline cared for my mother for the last 2 months of my mother's life. Jacqueline was a very kind and caring caregiver, always looking for ways to make my mother as comfortable as possible.
- Care member
Yolanda J.
5.0
She is honest, punctual and dependable.
- Melvalett C.
Sheila P.
5.0
Sheila is a knowledgeable caregiver who provided excellent care for my mom from March 2022 until November 2023. She is quite dependable and punctual. She rarely asked for time off, but when she did, she gave notice well in advance. My mom’s dementia led to some challenging situations which Sheila...
- Barbara F.
Sherry M.
5.0
Sherry has been an excellent caregiver for my sister who has dementia. From day one she was pleasant and engaging with my sister, no matter how many times my sister asked the same questions or when she tried to pack her things and leave. Sherry was always willing to help wherever needed or filling...
- Julie P.
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FAQs for finding home health aides near you in Portage, IN
What does a home health aide do near me in Portage, IN?
If you’re planning to hire a home health aide near you in Portage, 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 Portage, IN?
When it’s time to hire a home health aide near you in Portage, 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 Portage, IN?
To find home health aides near you in Portage, IN, you can create an account with Care.com and then you can filter and sort local home health aides by distance from Portage, 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 Portage, IN?
The average rate for hiring home health aides near you in Portage, IN on Care.com as of March, 2025 is $13.00 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 Portage, 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.