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23 hospice care are listed in Akron, PA
The average rate is $30/hr as of December 2024
The average years of experience for hospice care is 10 years
Hospice care in Akron, PA
Hello, my name is Emily and I have been working in care giving for the last 10 years. Prior to obtaining my CNA license and working in long term care, I worked in home care. I have experience in many areas of care giving, from dementia and Alzheimer's care, to hospice care and end of life, and any age in between. I have...
Emily can also help with: Hospice services, companionship, dementia, errands, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
Jessica M.
Lititz, PA
$25/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I am a RNA/CNA with 9 years experience working with senior citizens in nursing homes, rehabilitation centers and Home care. I have a lot of training with therapy as I do restorative therapy and I also have 9 years of dementia training and experience. I also specialize in end of life care.
Jessica can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, errands, light cleaning, home modification, companionship & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"We hired Jessica to take care of my dad while we were away on vacation. Jessica was awesome with my dad and he really liked her She is reliable and trustworthy. We felt very much at ease while we were away! She is an awesome lady and we will definitely hire her...
Kelly L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
In addition to having a few clients who have now passed on and having volunteered at Landis Homes over the past 10 years as a friendly visitor and hospice care caregiver, I am very comfortable being with seniors and assisting them in anyway I can as a Companion. I've always enjoyed being with seniors and have a good listening...
Ruth can also help with: Meal prep, transportation, errands, hospice services, companionship, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Ruth is incredibly caring and conscientious. She has been with me for almost a year and I don’t know what I’d do without her. She is willing to help in any way she can and always does so with a smile. I highly, highly recommend her in every setting. "
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am 59 mother of three children. BS in Finance from St Josephs University College, Philadelphia, 87. Equestrian Instructor Certificate from Penn y Bryn Equestrian School, Chester Springs Pa, 82.
I loved teaching riding lessons to a variety of students, some showed others were pleasure riders and many were disabled.
I was...
Joanne can also help with: Hospice services, personal care, companionship, dementia
5.0
"Joanne provided senior care for my mother prior to her move to a retirement home. Mom really enjoyed Joanne's company.
This past Christmas, Joanne helped Mom decorate her whole house. They had so much fun and it looked perfect when they were finished. As it...
Sandy A.
I was present in hospice for both my mother-in-law, and my father-in-law, as well as my niece. I like to talk to them, laugh with them, and sometimes even cry.
Laura can also help with: Companionship, errands, hospice services, light cleaning, personal care, meal prep & more
Beth C.
Ephrata, PA
$16-19/hr • 10 yrs exp
My resume/ experience includes home health care for those with physical limitations from congenital illness, traumatic accidents autoimmune disorders, and other debilitating disorders. I have also provided respite care for those on hospice care, those with memory problems and behavioral issues. In this care taking I have...
Beth can also help with: Live-in home care, errands, hospice services, meal prep, dementia, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
Kimberly D.
East Earl, PA
$30-45/hr • 5 yrs exp
Current registered nurse that enjoys working with geriatric patients. Have had Long Term Care experience. Former hospice nurse, as well.
Kimberly can also help with: Meal prep, companionship, errands, dementia, hospice services, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
I have experience with dementia, diabetes trachea care, and wound care. I have experience with ALS, COPD, and breathing equipment. I have experience with hospice and all end of life care. I have experience with cleaning cooking bathing and running errands. Most importantly, I am a great listener and good companion with a big...
Nicole can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, errands, companionship, hospice services, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
I have 12+ years' experience as a CNA in facilities & private homes. I'm also skilled at personal & executive assistance. I thoroughly enjoy interacting with seniors and have extensive experience in memory loss & dementia care. Maintaining dignity & enhancing quality of life are top priorities.
I've assisted clients with...
Heidi can also help with: Companionship, meal prep, errands, dementia, light cleaning, hospice services & more
Skills:
CNA
Leanne B.
Lititz, PA
$20-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Leanne. I am a retired teacher. My adult children graduated from college and now live out of the area, so my husband and I are empty nesters (except for our 2 fur babies/dogs.) Since retiring, I have enjoying caring for seniors and doing housekeeping for busy families. I love to stay active and am a caregiver...
Leanne can also help with: Meal prep, errands, light cleaning
5.0
(9)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
My career has included patient care & education, practice mgmt., corporate executive mgmt., medical writing, consulting, Hospice (admissions), Personal & Memory Care (Dir. of Admissions), Oncology (patient education), and much more.
I retired young and have since provided companionship, and personal & household assistance for...
Jill can also help with: Mobility assistance, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep, companionship, errands & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
5.0
"We hired Jill in a moment when our mom needed assistance with caretaking for our dad who was having health struggles. I say that Jill is our Mary Poppins. When she came into our lives everything got lighter - my mom’s quality of life improved and our minds as their...
Care member
5.0
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am an experienced home health and hospice nurse with CPR and dementia certifications. As a registered nurse I can assist in navigating the medical system. I can schedule, transport, and accompany you or your family member to medical appointments, communicate with the physician or medical provider, and serve as a medical...
Kim can also help with: Respite care, hospice services, personal care, dementia, visiting nurse
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
5.0
"Kim was an angel sent to help us with caring for my bed-ridden mother over the last few months of life.
She is a respectful, extremely knowledgeable, gentle and caring person. She assisted with doctor visits, medicine, meals, bathing, physical therapy and all...
Paulette A.
Meredith H.
Birdsboro, PA
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
17 year hospital floor nurse on cardiac unit.
Hospice RN 3 yrs
Home care throughout career
Knowledgeable in disease processes, end of life care, caring, compassionate, dependable.
Meredith can also help with: Errands, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia, hospice services, companionship & more
Skills:
CPR
I have 2 years experience in caring for seniors which I have put in practice from my current jobs.
I have a passion with my job for I feel so happy when I make a difference in others life as I give them the care they need to live their daily normal lives of which everyone deserves to live a normal life.
At the end of the day I...
Harriet can also help with: Personal care
Skills:
CNA
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 30+ years adult care in an assisted living /hospital setting. I have experience in different medical diagnosis, hospice, dementia, and the developmentally disadvantaged. I can assist with personal care, medication administration and other medical issues as needed along with simple house requests. Companionship always and...
Jennifer can also help with: Personal care, dementia, errands, meal prep, hospice services, light cleaning & more
Jon Ann F.
Reading, PA
$30-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Available For Companionship And Meal Prep. Errands. Meeting Basic Human Needs.
Experience: Step down unit - telemetry and Intensive Care 10 years. Visiting Nurse Home Care Hospice 10 years. Supervisor Alzheimer's Unit 1 year. Public Health Nursing TB and Immunization Consultant. Passion is for helping others to bring out the best in themselves.
Jon Ann can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, respite care
Trace Z.
Morgantown, PA
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
I am 45 yrs old and recently lost my mother to a horrible disease called multiple sclerosis. My mom needed assistance for 20 yrs of her life. This horrible disease ended her in a nursing home her last 5 yrs of life. Even then needing additional care from family to monitor her care unfortunately. My dad passed going on 3 yrs ago...
Anna M.
Lancaster, PA
$16/hr • 4 yrs exp
I have a lot of experience with working with the elderly. I've worked in multiple nursing homes, in patients homes, private duty, and I have a year of hospice experience. I'm a certified nursing assistant and I've dealt with a wide variety of patients/residents.
Anna can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, companionship, meal prep, hospice services, errands & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Hi! My name is Lucy and I have been caregiving the elderly for 15 years. Prior to that I worked 20 years in childcare. I will soon be starting my own LLC with Senior care. I have experience working with the handicapped and am skilled in working with Dementia. . I love helping to care people because it naturally touches my heart....
Lucy can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, dementia, companionship, hospice services, meal prep & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Medical Equipment Experience
Colleen M.
Columbia, PA
$19-22/hr • 5 yrs exp
I'd describe my personality as caring, compassionate and understanding
I'm looking for a job that has caring clients, consistent hours and a steady pay rate.
I started caring for seniors when I was a teenager, taking care of both my grandmother and grandfather, who both passed away from cancer. Later on in life, I took care of...
Colleen can also help with: Errands, dementia, home modification, light cleaning, meal prep, hospice services & more
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Recent hospice care reviews in Akron, PA
Jessica M.
5.0
We hired Jessica to help care for my father in the remaining days of his life. She was such a comfort, help and servant to our family, especially my mother. We would hire her again in a heartbeat. She went over and above what we expected. She truly was an answer to my prayers.
- Pam L.
Ruth J.
5.0
Ruth is incredibly caring and conscientious. She has been with me for almost a year and I don’t know what I’d do without her. She is willing to help in any way she can and always does so with a smile. I highly, highly recommend her in every setting.
- Care member
Joanne W.
5.0
I am so thankful that by some chance Joanne was available just when we needed help with my mother. She was amazing. She was able to connect with my mother and they quickly became friends. My mother had Alzheimer's and needed help with bathing, dressing, meals, etc, but she also needed...
- Kelly K.
Jill C.
5.0
We first hired Jill to provide relief to my mom who was caring for my father who had medical challenges. She would assist with getting them "out of the house" and exercising. My mom describes how her quality of life dramatically increased because of Jill. ,As time went on, Jill's role amplified as...
- Michelle F.
Kim H.
5.0
Kim was an angel sent to help us with caring for my bed-ridden mother over the last few months of life.
She is a respectful, extremely knowledgeable, gentle and caring person. She assisted with doctor visits, medicine, meals, bathing, physical therapy and all laundry for mom. She also served as...
- Paulette A.
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