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Kayla M.


Marcus Hook, PA

$25/hr5 yrs exp

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Kayla. I am 25 years old, I have a valid drivers license and my own vehicle with up to date insurance. I am a dog and cat owner, so if you have pets, I' m sure I will love them as well! I am a former equestrian instructor, a former caregiver for my great-grandmother who had dementia and required end of life...
Kayla can also help with: Dementia, errands, meal prep, mobility assistance, light cleaning, companionship & more
Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

5.0
"Kayla has been with our family for about a year and I can’t say enough wonderful things about her. She helps with my mom who suffers from dementia. Kayla is so sweet, so helpful, and always shows such compassion for my mom. If we didn’t have to make the decision...

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Stacy H.


Oxford, PA

$20-25/hr5 yrs exp

Compassionate Experienced Caretaker

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Experience includes Dementia, Hospice, hygiene, wound care, tracking medicine, PT help, pet care, meal prep.
Stacy can also help with: Personal care, companionship, hospice services, dementia
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

5.0
"Stacy was employed for 2 years as a companion/caregiver to my 97-year-old father-in-law with advanced dementia. She worked 5 days a week until his passing. I work from home but his disease had progressed to requiring watching at all times. He was wary of persons he...

Amy C.

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Donna K.


Marcus Hook, PA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Available For Personal Care, Doctor Appointments, Companionship, Housekeeping And Meal Prep

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I have 15 years experience in senior care. I cared for a brother and sister for 6 years. Took care of all of their personal needs, banking, phone calls, appointment setting, grocery shopping. Also handled all hiring of contractors for home repairs, lawn care, snow removal, etc. Experience dealing with hospice care, physical...
Donna can also help with: Meal prep, hospice services, companionship, light cleaning, errands, dementia & more
5.0
"Donna cared for my elderly dad and mom for about a year or so. She is dependable, reliable, empathetic and truly, truly caring. She would communicate good days, she would communicate bad days, but no matter what, she would always communicate the truth about my...

Thomas R.

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Dorethe W.


Newark, DE

$29/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: Light cleaning, dementia, companionship, errands, meal prep, 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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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: Hospice services, dementia, companionship, meal prep, errands, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Estella was the most incredible caregiver for my father during his 9-month terminal illness. She was caring, assertive, understanding, compassionate and knowledgeable. She was easy to work with and I couldn’t have imagine this difficult time period without her."

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Erlene S.


Newark, DE

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm here!! I have over 20+ years working with the elderly and 9 years working in the mental health field. Respect is a key value. without respect how can you work with others? I look forward on bring joy into others life along with having patience and being understanding. I have experience with hospice care, individual with...
Erlene can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, meal prep, hospice services
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

5.0
"Erlene is thorough and very kind to her patient. "

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Paris N.


Coatesville, PA

$20-40/hr4 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver Specializing In Hospice And Senior Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have four years of caregiving experience, including extensive hospice and end-of-life care, where I have supported individuals & their families through their final moments. I'm CPR and First Aid certified, with skills in bedbound care, personal hygiene assistance, and mobility support. I am reliable, compassionate, and...
Paris can also help with: Errands, hospice services, meal prep, light cleaning, home modification, dementia & more
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

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Breanna O.


Elkton, MD

$18-35/hr3 yrs exp

Breanna- Nursing Student

I am currently in my second year of nursing school and plan to graduate with my RN in May of 2023. I have recently worked with an older gentlemen who I had the pleasure to be with up until the very end while he was on hospice care. I have prior experience as a Medical Technician of which I did for about 3 years in an Adult...
Breanna can also help with: Hospice services, light cleaning, meal prep, errands, dementia, mobility assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

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Chandele C.


New Castle, DE

$25-33/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'd describe my personality as kind, patient and attentive. I like caring for seniors because my entire life I have loved being around seniors. I love having them as neighbors, I love the wisdom that comes with their life experiences. I'm looking for a job that allows me to contribute to a seniors quality of life; as well as...
Chandele can also help with: Companionship, errands, hospice services, dementia, light cleaning, live-in home care & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CNA

Home Health Aide

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Tara A.


Oxford, PA

$26/hr10 yrs exp

Retired Nurse Providing Senior Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm a retired registered nurse with 25 years experience caring for Seniors. I've worked in long-term care for several years as well as a background in a hospital setting. I also have experience in hospice and palliative care. Feel free to contact me for more information. I'd be happy to discuss any information with you. Thank...
Tara can also help with: Dementia, companionship, meal prep, mobility assistance, errands, hospice services & more
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Tracey S.


New Castle, DE

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time Caregiver

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have experience with all types of illnesses due to performing private caregiving and caregiving for a family member. I also have references from Hospice Employees who have worked with me, along with me being a CNA. Duties include bathing, cooking, cleaning, appointments, administering meds, Vital Checks, etc.. Upon request,...
Tracey can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, companionship, meal prep, light cleaning, mobility assistance & more
Skills:

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

Home Health Aide

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Jennifer B.


West Chester, PA

$30-50/hr10 yrs exp

Caring, Compassionate, And Experienced Care Giver ..

As an experienced Care Giver to several family members, I am very aware and respectful of the hard work that goes into finding just the right person to fill a difficult role. I have been a Companion and a Personal Care Attendant. I have assisted with Cancer Care (including myself), Alzheimer's and Dementia, have a father with...
Jennifer can also help with: Errands, companionship, light cleaning, hospice services, dementia, meal prep & more
5.0
"Jennifer is great. She has a wonderful, family oriented attitude. She took care of my father first and my mother-in-law later. She can do daytime or overnights. She is kind, communicative and fun. Everyone enjoyed her help. She is a gift."

Susie D.

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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

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: Errands, meal prep, light cleaning, respite care, transportation
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Geraldine W.


Coatesville, PA

$30-45/hr1 yrs exp

I Am A Compassionate Care Giver

I am a compassionate, certified nurse assistant with 7 plus year of care giving experience, and also a practical nursing student. I am passionate about providing ADLs, Ambulation, hospice care, Transportation and Dementia services to individuals in need.
Geraldine can also help with: Light cleaning, hospice services, errands, meal prep, live-in home care, dementia & more
Skills:

Licensed Nurse

CPR

CNA

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Miriam G.


Rising Sun, MD

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Miriam

I'd describe my personality as funny, caring and compassionate I like caring for seniors because I enjoy helping and spending time with Seniors I'm looking for a job that I can make a difference in someone's life by providing quality care and companionship. I started caring for seniors when I got my CNA when I was 18 yrs...
Miriam can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, respite care, meal prep, home modification
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Adwoa B.


Newark, DE

$26/hr6 yrs exp

I am a go to person, full of compassion who is always ready to help the elderly. creating a clean and serene atmosphere and making sure all their activities of daily living are met. I have experience in caring for people with dementia, parkinsons, hospice care and other situations. I have been in this for six years and I love...
Adwoa can also help with: Personal care, dementia, light cleaning
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Christine T.


Marcus Hook, PA

$20-36/hr10 yrs exp

Registered Nurse

Experienced RN who has worked in hospitals, senior living, and adults with intellectual and physical disabilities. I have experience with hospice as well. I am available after 4 on weeknights and any hours on weekends. I am a mother of 3 and a grandmother and also very interested in providing part time child care.
Christine can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, errands, light cleaning, hospice services, companionship & more
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Kacynthia R.


Chester, PA

$20-50/hr20 yrs exp

I am a dedicated hard worker and I love what I do I am a certified nursing assistance and I also have experience of 14 years in hospice Love Honest Respectful I like caring for seniors because When I was younger I used to take care of my grandparents and I love to help them out with whatever they need it. I'm looking for a...
Kacynthia can also help with: Light cleaning, hospice services, errands, live-in home care, companionship, dementia & more
Skills:

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

CNA

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Kayla C.


Rising Sun, MD

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

Currently a hospice CNA, I've delt with the elder since I graduated high school in 2015. Have provided in home care with experience in dementia/Alzheimers .
Kayla can also help with: Respite care, errands, light cleaning, hospice services, meal prep, dementia & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

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Patricia S.


Claymont, DE

$20-35/hr8 yrs exp

Senior Home Care Services

I recently became unemployed as a private care provider in Aston on for a 93-year-old female on hospice. Proceeding that position I was at Granite Farms Estates in Media, where I assisted a client with her schedule complete with occupational therapy, speech therapy, fitness classes and taking long walks within the facility....
Patricia can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, errands, mobility assistance, meal prep, dementia & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

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Recent hospice care reviews in Hockessin, DE

Kayla M.

5.0

Kayla has been with our family for about a year and I can’t say enough wonderful things about her. She helps with my mom who suffers from dementia. Kayla is so sweet, so helpful, and always shows such compassion for my mom. If we didn’t have to make the decision to place my mother into memory care...

- Care member

Stacy H.

5.0

Stacy was employed for 2 years as a companion/caregiver to my 97-year-old father-in-law with advanced dementia. She worked 5 days a week until his passing. I work from home but his disease had progressed to requiring watching at all times. He was wary of persons he didn't know, so the fact he...

- Amy C.

Donna K.

5.0

Donna cared for my elderly dad and mom for about a year or so. She is dependable, reliable, empathetic and truly, truly caring. She would communicate good days, she would communicate bad days, but no matter what, she would always communicate the truth about my parent's well being. I always felt...

- Thomas R.

Dorethe W.

5.0

Dorethe worked for me for over two years and was, hands down, the most professional and exceptional home health aide I have ever employed. She exceeded all my expectations and performed over and beyond all the stated obligations of her contract. I felt richly blessed to have Dorethe with me as long...

- Care member

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.

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