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22 home health aides are listed in Portage, IN
The average posted rate is $13/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby home health aides is 10 years
Home health aides in Portage, IN
Rickayla W.
Calumet City, IL
$21/hr • 2 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: Live-in home care, light cleaning, hospice services, errands, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
CNA
Maria R.
Merrillville, IN
$25-50/hr • 20 yrs exp
I'd describe my personality as happy, helpful.
I like caring for seniors because I have a heart for those in need.
I'm looking for a job that is in need of a caregiver who really needs help.
I started caring for seniors when I graduated from Olympia College. Studied to be a medical assistant and Home Health aide. Started in...
Maria can also help with: Respite care, mobility assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, companionship
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
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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 April, 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.