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Hospice care in Palmer, MA

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Melissa S.


Palmer, MA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

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I started off volunteering on the dementia unit at Franklin Medical Center in Greenfield Ma. Then I was hired for 4 years. I also took care of my grandmother for several years living with her for a few years. Then in 2008 I was hired by Pioneer Valley Home Care & have worked for them for the past 15. 5 years. I have terminated...
Melissa can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

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Amanda H.


Wilbraham, MA

$35/hr8 yrs exp

Loving Care At Home

4.8

(5)

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I am an honest caring , respectful , loving care provider / LPN with 8 years experience with live- in care and hourly care . I am also 1st aid and CPR certified and I do love my job as well as my client, I have worked with client with dementia, cancer , hospice, Parkinson's , Alzheimer's and stroke rehab. I do love taking care...
Amanda can also help with: Hospice services, light cleaning, companionship, dementia, home modification, errands & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

5.0
"Very qualified, caring and professional. We are so lucky to have hired Amanda."

David L.

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Palonsky M.


Brimfield, MA

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

Personal Care.

I have experience with personal care of different disabilities, and hospice. I worked for 11 years at associate home care like a certified nurse assistant and home health aide. Also I worked more than a decade with a private client. I managed a household with all needs, transportation, errands, doctors visits, groceries shopping...
Palonsky can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, errands, light cleaning, respite care, hospice services & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

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Jennifer M.


Thorndike, MA

$18-48/hr10 yrs exp

Senior caregiver

I have experience with personal care/hospice/companionship, working with multiple agencies and on my own. I can provide great references. I love what I do and care about my clients. I am patient, thorough and compassionate. I am CPR certified and I have experience with Dementia. I am willing to provide a background check. I do...
Jennifer can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, meal prep, hospice services, errands, companionship & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Jennifer cared for my Mom when she was bedridden. She provided excellent care to Mom making sure she was comfortable and providing enjoyment w music and news and being a caring companion. My Mom adored her and knew she was being well cared for. She went above and...

Judy T.

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Curtis H.


Amherst, MA

$29/hr6 yrs exp

Very Efficient, Kind Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have over 6 years of experience. I can help with ADLs. I have worked with a quadriplegic client, autism, behavioral, dementia, Alzheimer's, returning home from surgery, and hospice. I have worked for the State of Illinois, and have been certified through the State of California to do home care. Very active and attentive...
Curtis can also help with: Hospice services, companionship, dementia, light cleaning, errands, meal prep & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Curtis was an amazing co-worker on a tough case. He was always helpful, positive attitude and energy along with being consistent."

Touradj M.

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Alyssa M.


Holyoke, MA

$19/hr8 yrs exp

Certified Nurse Assistant

4.3

(3)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Alyssa I'm 27 yrs old & I have 8 years experience as a Nurse Assistant. I'm very patient, loving & understanding . I have experience in NH long term care, rehab, hospice & private home care. I absolutely love what I do and cannot imagine doing anything else . I have great references and full availability ....
Alyssa can also help with: Mobility assistance, companionship, dementia, personal care, light cleaning, hospice services & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

Wound Care

3.0
"Alyssa was very good when she was at work, however within the first 2 weeks she had called in as well as quit without notice leaving us in a very difficult position. She was also not forthcoming about her multiple jobs and lack of reliable transportation. We would...

Dale S.

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Heidi P.


Chicopee, MA

$17-20/hr10 yrs exp

I'm Flexible With Hours . Part Time Employment

Hello. I've been doing home care for 20 years off and on off. I've taken care of my great aunt , my husbands grand mother , both my grandparents , and several clients over the years. As well as have some knowledge of Mitochondrial Disease from caring for a friend who has it. I hold certificates in personal care , dementia...
Heidi can also help with: Personal care, dementia
5.0
"She is skilled, kind, patient and loving to the people she cares for. My mom was her Mom. She goes the extra smile to get a smile or to help make someone's day"

John M.

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Kathleen S.


Springfield, MA

$20-30/hr6 yrs exp

Home Health Aide / Personal Care Attendant / Companion

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have always had a passion for working with the elderly. I became a Certified Personal Care Attendant in 2011 and have been working with seniors in their homes ever since. I can provide assistance with all ADLs including; bathing, dressing, cleaning, meal prep, medication management, feeding tubes, housekeeping and more. I have...
Kathleen can also help with: Hospice services, live-in home care, personal care, respite care, dementia
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"It takes a special person to take gentle care of someone diagnosed with Dementia/Alzheimer's & we found that person in Kathy. Kathy can be quiet in her ways-which was welcomed as my aunt progressed & craved a calmer environment. She does her work with compassion &...

Chrissy B.

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Melissa S.


West Springfield, MA

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

Mom Of 6 That Loves With Her Whole Heart

I'd describe my personality as loving, caring, funny, honest, & genuine I like caring for seniors because I've done it 15 years. I ran my daughters PCA program and I stayed with my grandma till end of life. I think it's a special and important time to have someone who's comfortable around these things. I'm a mother of 6 I'm...
Melissa can also help with: Hospice services, light cleaning, mobility assistance, errands, meal prep, companionship & more
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Nancelyn B.


Enfield, CT

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Home Health Aide

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have experience with caring for seniors as well as clients w Alzheimer's and Dementia. I can provide excellent references. 15 years Hoyer experience G tube Kangaroo pump catheters and hospice ALS CP MS and MS . ABI registry for state of CT. Non smoker w no children fully vaccinated w reliable transportation.
Nancelyn can also help with: Personal care, respite care, dementia
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Ineida S C.


Amherst, MA

$25-45/hr10 yrs exp

I Have Been A CNA For 10+years.

I have been cna for 10+ year, working with elderly, young children and adults. Ouses to work in Nursing home hospital and hospice. now I would like to do more like one client at time and provide a better care.
Ineida S can also help with: Errands, companionship, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia, hospice services & more
Skills:

CPR

CNA

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Ami O.


Springfield, MA

$30-50/hr10 yrs exp

My name is Ami. I'm one of the founders of Osem home health along side my husband. I have been a caregiver since 2015 and I have over 9 years experience working with residents who has Dementia, Alzheimer, brain injury, autism, stroke and Parkinson as well as Hospice residents. I have a background in social work and Psychology...
Ami can also help with: Errands, dementia, live-in home care, hospice services, light cleaning, companionship & more
Skills:

CNA

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Sheileen T.


Springfield, MA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

I Love Being A Caregiver

Dedicated caregiver providing compassionate support to patients and their families. I possess the ability to perform all necessary daily tasks. I am highly reliable and flexible, willing to assume last-minute shifts as needed. I am fully vaccinated and CPR certified. With over 15 years of experience in caregiving, I am deeply...
Sheileen can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, companionship, hospice services, dementia, home modification & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

Wound Care

hi! I've taken of my grandparents for 5 years and after my grandfather passed I helped take care of my grandmawith dementia for a year before she ended up in nursing care. I loved helping and would love to care for orhers! I'd describe my personality as happy loving and caring I like caring for seniors because they have so...
Kristen can also help with: Home modification, meal prep, dementia, errands, light cleaning, companionship & more
Skills:

CPR

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Jessica R.


Springfield, MA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Helpful Caring Respectful And Reliable Experienced

I have worked helping multiple families care for their family members end of life needs. I am medication certified through American. I was cna for kids and adults. I have experience with dementia, stoke care, kidney dialysis, amputation, I can help with all personal care, feeding, bathing, showering, dressing, house work and...
Jessica can also help with: Respite care, hospice services, meal prep, errands, dementia, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

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Rosalind R.


Chicopee, MA

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hello I'm Rosalind

I'm a Certified Nurse Assistant with 6 years of Hospice and palliative care experience. All around I have 18+ plus years in the elderly care profession. I strive for comfort and security given to the elderly care. I'm responsible and always willing to learn new techniques that will assists me with giving better care. I can also...
Rosalind can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, live-in home care
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Home Health Aide

I have compassion for the elderly and so I have been a caregiver for nine years to present. Love my job. I recently took care of a hospice patient who the doctors said she got few months to live but I was able to take care of her for years. I have worked in the elderly facilities and those living in their homes and in the...
Joycelyn can also help with: Personal care, hospice services, transportation, dementia, companionship
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Sara A.


Springfield, MA

$24-28/hr3 yrs exp

People's Person

I'm a Certified Nursing Assistant with over 3 years of experience home care and skilled nursing. I have experience in ADL's, Grooming, Range of motion, Transfers, Mechanical lifts, Behavior redirection, Safe patient handling, Meal Prep, Companionship Map certified, Hospice and Post mortem care, etc. I'm also a great listener and...
Sara can also help with: Companionship, live-in home care, hospice services, dementia, errands, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

CNA

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Gloria S.


Springfield, MA

$21-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hello, I'm Glorybeth. I have worked with many seniors , clients with disabilities, and hospice patients I enjoy working in this field. I love helping people , I enjoy the companionship for each of the individuals I work with, and it's my passion !
Gloria can also help with: Hospice services, respite care, light cleaning, errands, dementia, meal prep & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

Hi! My name is Lauren and I have been a Certified Nursing Assistant for nine years. I have cared for people both in long term care facilities and at home with multiple years of experience in both settings. I am currently a nursing student and will hopefully be taking a permanent job in geriatrics after graduation. I have cared...
Lauren can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, respite care, visiting nurse, personal care
Skills:

CNA

Licensed Nurse

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Recent hospice care reviews in Palmer, MA

Amanda H.

5.0

I don't know how else to describe Amanda other than a breath of fresh air. She came into our lives just as my father's life was ending, so it was a very emotional time. Her knowledge and skills (and delicious food) let us focus on spending time with my father rather than obsess over his care....

- Neela S.

Jennifer M.

5.0

I've worked alongside Jennifer in several home care jobs over the past 8 years. During this length of time, I've had the opportunity to get to know her through a professional lens. Jennifer is an excellent communicator and she is very patient with the ones shes caring for. In addition to that, she...

- Renee S.

Curtis H.

5.0

I hired Curtis to care for my husband, Jim, who has a spinal cord injury. I could not have chosen a better caregiver than Curtis. He is responsible, kind, caring and compassionate with my husband. He has a great sense of humor and he and Jim laugh and have a lot of fun together. He encourages Jim...

- Eunice M.

Alyssa M.

5.0

Alyssa is caring, compassionate and hard working. We were very fortunate to have Alyssa help us.

- Zoe Z.

Heidi P.

5.0

Heidi is a wonderful , caring person. She not only was a perfect caregiver for my mom she also became a good friend.She worked for my mom and I for 3 years. I never had any complaints or concerns about her work . She was always on time and never called out sick unless it was an emergency. My mother...

- Gena Y.

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