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Hospice care in Claymont, DE

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Katie C.


Glen Mills, PA

$30-40/hr1 yrs exp

Trained Doula And Seasoned Caregiver Honored To Support You And Your Loved Ones

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Caring for others is what I love do and have done from childhood. Holding your hand through the joy and the difficulty, being there to hold space, to listen, to engage in a fun game or assist with relaxation and calming; these are a few of the things that can be meaningful to the time I spend with you. I can tidy the house and...
Katie can also help with: Transportation, errands, meal prep, respite care, light cleaning
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Kristen S.


Wilmington, DE

$8-13/hr

Educational Background And Caregiving Experience

I hold a degree in Pre-Med, which has equipped me with a strong foundation in health and wellness. My passion for caring for others led me to work in hospice care, where I provided compassionate support to patients and their families during challenging times. This experience deepened my understanding of empathy, patience, and...
Kristen can also help with: Hospice services, errands, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep, live-in home care & more
I have a lot of experience with elderly caregiving. I took care of my elderly grandmother for years up until her passing at the age of 102. I also took care of my sickly father who needed hospice care for a year
Kristi can also help with: Errands, transportation, light cleaning, meal prep
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Sharon A.


Wilmington, DE

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

Elder Care Professional

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

20+ years experience in elderly and special needs care. Have worked in both private home duty and assisted living facilities. I strategize with my client's family and medical professionals to give the most holistic care possible. I prioritize my client's safety and comfort through medication management, meal prep, bathing,...
Sharon can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, hospice services, errands, live-in home care, companionship & more
Skills:

CPR

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

Amanda B.


Garnet Valley, PA

$18-25/hr3 yrs exp

Personal Care Assistant/ Home Health Aide

Hello, I'm Amanda! I graduated from Penn State University in 2021, with a bachelors degree in Communication Arts and Sciences. Within the past year, I have been pursuing a career in nursing. With the intent to become a registered hospice nurse. I have three years of experience working in senior home health care. Ranging from...
Amanda can also help with: Hospice services, errands, dementia, companionship, meal prep, light cleaning & more

Margaret T.


Wilmington, DE

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

ELDERLY COMPANIONSHIP

I have loved elderly people since I was a child. I am now elderly myself but young enough to care for those in need. I just finished 12 years of caretaking for both of my parents -- mom with dementia and dad with Parkinsons and on hospice for 5 years. I did this full time (I quit my FT job of 35 yrs) and they both died in their...
Margaret can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, meal prep, errands, companionship, light cleaning & more
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Andrea L.


Philadelphia, PA

$30-50/hr10 yrs exp

Fully Trained And Experienced End Of Life Death Doula.

5.0

(1)

Hello! My name is Andrea. I was born to be a caretaker. A caretaker who is kind, caring, respectful and loves listening to stories. I care for children and adults. I have way more experience than most with a very warm bedside manner. Take a look at all reviews from childcare, special needs and senior care to see the care I...
Andrea can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, dementia, companionship, hospice services, errands & more
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Andrea is exceptionally caring, patient and most understanding of the needs of the elderly. She cared for our 92 year old mother who is dealing with advanced dementia in a joyful manner that respected and preserved our mom's dignity and sense of safety. Andrea is a...

John B.

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Adriana A.


Philadelphia, PA

$30-45/hr10 yrs exp

Compassionate Caregiver|

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I am available 3-5 nights a week and can fill in at times during the day as well. I have many years of experience with end of life care, hospice care, Alzheimer's and Dementia care, nutritional needs and meals, sleep and anxiety care, ADL, Parkinson's, family and in home care adjustment, and ease of care through the stages of...
Adriana can also help with: Dementia, errands, companionship, hospice services, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Home Health Aide

CPR

5.0
"Adriana cared for my father-in-law during the last stages of his life. He had worsening dementia and could at times be very very difficult. She was always patient and kind and careful with him and we would not have been able to keep him at home with us without...

Justin S.

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Brenda W.


Darby, PA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

- I have a passion for helping others and will care for your loved one just like my own. - I was employee of month 2017 and 2018 and on VIP list of Top Notch Caregivers. - I have experience with bathing, incontinence, feeding, medication management; mobility, ambulation, fall-risks, clients with Alzheimer's/dementia, transfers,...
Brenda can also help with: Companionship, errands, light cleaning, live-in home care, hospice services, dementia & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

Wound Care

5.0
"Brenda took care of my mother the last few months of her life. I cannot say enough good things about her - she's kind, supportive, dependable, patient, professional, wise and fun! My mom could be salty at times but Brenda never took it personally, she just...

Lauren B.

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Estella T.


New Castle, DE

$20-32/hr10 yrs exp

I Have Over 20 Years Experience Providing Care. to Seniors.

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I've worked in a group home setting, one on one care, I've worked with hospice clients as well.
Estella can also help with: Light cleaning, companionship, meal prep, hospice services, dementia, errands & more
5.0
"Estella was eager to work which was a relief during the process of vetting applicants. She was prompt and did the tasks at hand when it came to being a home caregiver for my MIL. I would hire her again!"

Liane M.

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Joan C.


Deptford, NJ

$25/hr3 yrs exp

All The TLC Of A Mom With Zero Guilt Trips.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a licensed, Certified Home Health Aide with Dementia, Hospice, Pallative Care and First Aid training. I have 3 years of official experience but, I have been caring for people my whole life. I can help with transportation, personal care, bathing, feeding, med reminders, mobility, transfers, laundry, diapering, light...
Joan can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, companionship, errands, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Joan is thorough, organized, and caring. She has been so helpful caring for my parents while I am at work. She helps with household tasks, cooking, cleaning, organizing, driving to doctors appointments, and anything else we may need. Highly recommend."

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Dana B.


Upper Darby, PA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced, Caring, Bilingual, Dependable Senior Care Professional

4.0

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Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I have been providing care and comfort for the elderly for more than 20 years. I have worked in both the nursing home setting and private homes. I am comfortable with hospice patients and those with limited mobility. I am detail-oriented, caring, and experienced with all facets of personal care, including, bathing, dressing,...
Dana can also help with: Hospice services, errands, companionship, home modification, dementia, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

Wound Care

CPR

5.0
"Dana took care of my 95 year old father, who had dementia. She took excellent care of him, was very attentive and kind. She cooked him whatever meals he asked for. She sat with him and talked to him and gave him all the attention he needed. I highly recommend Dana...

Diane F.

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Dana A.


Newark, DE

$28/hr10 yrs exp

Licensed CNA Looking For Part-time Or Full Time In Home Care

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Worked under the supervision of an RN providing bedside care, treatment and clinical documentation for patients on cardiac, hospice, dementia and many other ailments. I love making a personal bond with my clients and treat them with respect, dignity, and compassion. I like to help people gain independence and feel a sense of...
Dana can also help with: Dementia, personal care
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Dana has four A's in her first and last name. I award her a fifth A for the senior care service that she provides for my 94 year old mother. She is a great communicator, and does not hesitate to call or text to resolve any issues during her visits to my mother....

Bill W.

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Margaret A.


Broomall, PA

$30-40/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Margaret. I live in Broomall. I have 10 years of experience providing in home care, companion, and housekeeper. I have experience in dementia, alzheimer's, and hospice care. Cooked meals and assisted with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition. Supported daily hygiene needs of assisting with bathing,...
Margaret can also help with: Companionship, dementia, hospice services, errands, live-in home care, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Margaret is caring, thoughtful, very capable and she is a very good cook."

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Dorethe W.


Newark, DE

$26/hr10 yrs exp

Certified Nursing Assistant Available Full Time Or Part Time

I have 20 plus years experience in long term care facility and home care. I have worked with hospice, Alzheimer"s and dementia , and long term care patients.
Dorethe can also help with: Errands, companionship, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia, live-in home care & more
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Dorethe has always been dependable, kind and caring. I received numerous calls or cards displaying gratitude for how she cared for a loved one "

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Michael S.


Lansdowne, PA

$28/hr5 yrs exp

Semi-retired Home Health Professional

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

As of December 2024 presently at capacity, not taking on new clients at present. I worked for eight years as a home health & hospice counselor/companion and 20 prior years in higher education and ministry. I've worked with clients w autism, CHF, Parkinsons, ALZ & ALS. Trained as a Direct Support Professional. Easy to talk to,...
Michael can also help with: Meal prep, errands, hospice services, dementia, light cleaning, companionship & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"After some deliberation, my family decided to look for a part-time caregiver for my ailing father, who was in hospice care. We thought Mike's resume appeared too good to be true. But it is genuinely understated. From the initial call the evening we made contact,...

Scott F.

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Elaina C.


Glenolden, PA

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Compassionate Home/Dementia/Hospice Care

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Excellent 5 star reviews! Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant. As well as Certified End of Life Doula. I am extremely reliable. I am a very gentle/compassionate caregiver. I pride myself at treating my clients as if they were my own family member. I will go above and beyond the call of duty for every client and family that...
Elaina can also help with: Companionship, home modification, hospice services, dementia, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Home Health Aide

CPR

5.0
"I cannot say enough positive about Elaina who cared for my mother over the last year, and through 4 days on hospice and her final days. Her compassion and knowledge equaled or surpassed that of the hospice staff, Who were also a godsend. Not only did she...

Donna O.

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Doreen H.


Deptford, NJ

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Companion And Friend

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have over 15 years of experience working with Alzheimer's patients as well as hospice care and in home care. cooking meals, companionship, enjoying crafts and games, keeping clients engaged. Also, bathing, preparing meals , medication reminders, light house cleaning. transportation to appointments. shopping. I have had...
Doreen can also help with: Live-in home care, companionship, dementia, personal care, mobility assistance, hospice services & more
Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

CNA

5.0
"Doreen is wonderful! She is very compassionate and really knows what she is doing. She was always on time and preforms her job well! Would definitely hire her again! "

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Towana M.


Philadelphia, PA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Certified Nursing And Hospice Assistant

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I believe my qualifications and experience make me the ideal candidate for this job. I have over 20 years of nursing experience in personal care and rehabilitation for hundreds of patients. I am very reliable, responsible, and compassionate, and I specialize in providing comfort care and emotional support for my patients and...
Towana can also help with: Personal care, dementia, hospice services
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Towana is very pleasant and easy to work with. She is extremely helpful with any tasks I’ve needed done. She’s also a self-starter-she’ll do things that need to be done without having to be told, always remaining cheerful and pleasant. She maintains good...

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Recent hospice care reviews in Claymont, DE

Andrea L.

5.0

Andrea is exceptionally caring, patient and most understanding of the needs of the elderly. She cared for our 92 year old mother who is dealing with advanced dementia in a joyful manner that respected and preserved our mom's dignity and sense of safety. Andrea is a true professional who cares deeply...

- John B.

Adriana A.

5.0

Adriana is very caring, a hard worker and a great cook besides! More of a gourmet chef, in fact. She always has a positive attitude and a bright outlook. She's very flexible and solution oriented. I highly recommend her for employment .

- Donna J.

Brenda W.

5.0

Brenda helped me at a very serious time in my life when my mother was gravely ill. She helped to bathe my mother, feed my mother drove, my mother and become company for my mother. Because of Brenda, I was able to have somewhat a decent quality of life as the only child able to care for my...

- Jacqui C.

Estella T.

5.0

Estella is an Incredible caregiver. She looked after my dad through his terminal illness this past year with grace, spirit, compassion and dependability. Her depth of experience was comforting and she prioritized safety while preserving dignity for my dad. I could not gave imagined anyone else...

- Justin P.

Joan C.

5.0

Joan took care of a friend of mine who had a debilitating disease. She was compassionate and dependable in her work. She has a gentle, caring way about her. I would recommend Joan to care for your loved one.

- Joanne K.

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