Best Home Health Aides in Sanford, ME

Q: What does a home health aide do near me in Sanford, ME?

If you’re planning to hire a home health aide near you in Sanford, ME, 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.

Q: What home health aide duties do providers take on near me in Sanford, ME?

When it’s time to hire a home health aide near you in Sanford, ME, 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.

Q: How can I find a home health aide near me in Sanford, ME?

To find home health aides near you in Sanford, ME, you can create an account with Care.com and then you can filter and sort local home health aides by distance from Sanford, ME. 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.

Q: How much does it cost to hire a home health aide near me in Sanford, ME?

The average rate for hiring home health aides near you in Sanford, ME on Care.com as of February, 2025 is $17.00 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.

Q: How can I safely hire a home health aide near me in Sanford, ME?

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.

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Home health aides in Sanford, ME

Denise B.

Sanford, ME

$17-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

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Hi! My first experience with caregiving was both my mother and father, both having dementia and other health issues. I worked for a couple other Home Care Companies, now I am an independent caregiver/child care/nanny. I am certified as a PSS, CPR and First- aid. I have over 10 years experience. As an independent caregiver, I had...

Denise can also help with: Transportation, respite care, errands, meal prep, companionship, light cleaning & more

Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

Jeannie R.

York, ME

$20-40/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Home Heath Aid

4.8

(4)

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Jeannie, I went into the health field many years ago, where I took a nursing assistant course and receive my license. I worked in a nursing home for over four years. I went and worked for a well known health care agency where I was continuously tested. I went on my own and enjoy the one on one with my Seniors. I...

Jeannie can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, live-in home care, light cleaning, companionship, errands & more

Skills:

Home Health Aide

Medical Equipment Experience

CNA

5.0

" Over the last year I've had the pleasure of working on a team that included Jeannie. I have found that Jeannie has a pleasant demeaner, is dedicated to her work, and provides sincere compassionate care for the client. She has proven to be knowledgeable, kind and...

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