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Jessica M.


Portland, CT

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Jess. I am an experienced, caring and dependable PCA/CNA. Excellent professional references. Clean background. 20 plus years in medical field. My rate is 30. 00-40 an hour. I have worked with Alzheimer's/dementia, psychiatric, hospice, TBI patients as well as cancer and stroke patients for many years. Thank...
Jessica can also help with: Hospice services, personal care, dementia
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

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Christina P.


Portland, CT

$23-25/hr4 yrs exp

I'm Looking To Keep Your Families Safe And Healthy In Their Own Home As Long As Possible!

I'd describe my personality as being compassionate, empathetic, caring I like caring for seniors because it gives me great joy to see them in a home environment that's safe and their properly cared for as an individual as their needs are all different from one another no two are alike I'm looking for a job that pays well as I...
Christina can also help with: Transportation, home modification, light cleaning, errands, mobility assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Home Health Aide

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Doreen K.


Newington, CT

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Certified Dementia Specialist Caregiver

5.0

(3)

I am a Home Health Aide (HHA) with 16 years of caregiving experience and certification as a Dementia Specialist. My work with private employers and home-care agencies has provided me with expertise in: - Personal care assistance (bathing, dressing) - Meal preparation and feeding support - Monitoring vital signs (blood pressure,...
Doreen can also help with: Respite care, personal care, hospice services, live-in home care, dementia
5.0
"Doreen helped care for my elderly mother for several years. She was wonderful & I would highly recommend her."

Dave L.

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Noxolo M.


Middletown, CT

$15-22/hr2 yrs exp

Hi! I am Noxolo, I go by Noxy. I am positive & confident young lady have experience hospice life ending patients, dementia patients, companionship, bed bound patients. I have certificate Home health Aide, PCA. I am patient, caring, considerate, attentive and self motivated. I provide service with everyday tasks and personal...
Noxolo can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, light cleaning, meal prep, transportation, errands & more
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

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Stacey H.


Moodus, CT

$30-40/hr10 yrs exp

GeriCares CT - Home Health, Companion Care

Hello. I am fully licensed and insured and will bring over 20 years experience to your care. I strive to exceed your expectations in all facets of home health and companion care. Experienced in Memory and Hospice Care. I am a Certified Mental Health First Aid responder. Please feel free to reach out regarding more specific...
Stacey can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, hospice services, errands, dementia, meal prep & more
Skills:

Wound Care

Home Health Aide

Medical Equipment Experience

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Christine B.


East Berlin, CT

$22-40/hr3 yrs exp

Senior Caregiver

I looked after my mother who had Alzheimer's for 10 years while also providing care and companionship to other seniors with varying needs. For example, I performed advocacy, financial tasks and was general and medical POA for a centenarian, while, for other elders, I was just their trusted friend and helper. After my mother...
Christine can also help with: Companionship, errands, meal prep, respite care, dementia, personal care & more
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Grace K.


Glastonbury, CT

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Grace K, A PCA With 10+ Experience.

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Greetings, my name is Grace. I have been a caregiver for over 10 years. My passion for taking care of the elderly started at a very early age. My grandmother took care of me and my siblings when my mother passed in my childhood. Whenever I am with a client I have feelings of warmth and family. In this way l believe I am...
Grace can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, visiting physician, personal care
Skills:

Home Health Aide

Hi, I took care of my Mom and Dad when sick. My grandmother was 98, helped with her. Volunteered at Middlesex Hospital, in Hospice, for a year. I have four kids, all grown up. Looking to help someone out and keep myself busy. Thanks for your time. Janel
Janel can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, transportation, errands, light cleaning
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Zina R.


Middletown, CT

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Most Requested Caregiver

3.8

(4)

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Experience EMT/CNA Caregiver. Worked w Dementia, Alzheimer's, Stroke L/R, Behavioral, Hospice, Disabled. Over 30 years experience. Great work ethics and always on time. Available all hours My last position through care. com I moved to be closer to my client. Committed & Reliable!!
Zina can also help with: Personal care, dementia, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

4.0
"Zina is caring and is the only person my husband has accepted help from. She is knowledgeable and works well with myself and my husband. We look forward to seeing her each week."

Joanne P.

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Maria K.


Southington, CT

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Hardworking And Compassionate Homecare Provider

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Strong medical background with ICU experience as a Nursing Technician/ Nursing Assistant, 20+ years of homecare experience specialized in memory care and dementia patients as well as Parkinson's Disease and end of life care/ hospice care. I have excellent references and great reputation as a caregiver , companion, cook and...
Maria can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, errands, hospice services, dementia, meal prep & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

5.0
"Maria has been wonderful to work with in every respect, far exceeding our family's expectations. She relates to our parents (who are in their 80's) warmly, with stimulating and engaging conversation, while helping them with a broad variety of household tasks...

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Kathleen C.


Windsor, CT

$20-25/hr1 yrs exp

Evening And Overnight Care.

I have had a successful 30 year career. Additionally, I provided in-home care for a patient diagnosed with Parkinsons for the past 2 years. My role began as comfort and companionship. However, as the disease progressed and hospice care was required, I was responsible for her total care. I was rewarded knowing I provided her with...
Kathleen can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, errands, meal prep, mobility assistance, hospice services & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

CPR

5.0
"Katie was an absolute god send! From the moment we met her we knew she was perfect. She helped my family care for my Mother to the end. Her kindness and ability to be supportive was unbelievable. If you have the opportunity to work with Katie, you will be truly...

Mark H.

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Skylar M.


Vernon Rockville, CT

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Certified Nursing Assistant/ Home Health Aide/ Hospice Aide.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a certified nursing assistant. I obtained my education through the American Red Cross. I have over 10 years caregiving experience and caregiving is my passion. I am especially experienced in dementia care, Parkinson's care, and hospice care.
Skylar can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, light cleaning, errands, meal prep, personal care & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Our family cannot say enough wonderful things about Skylar. She is so kind, patient, honest, loving, and brings such a sense of relief to my mothers house each day. Not only was she on time, attentive, and cared for my mother in all the ways one should, but she...

Amy B.

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Sandra K.


Guilford, CT

$18/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Sandra. I worked as a home health aide in Denton, TX, for 2 years from 1997 to 1998. I moved to Connecticut and worked in another field. In 2018, I went back into home health, and I worked for a lady in Austin, and I lived in for 5 months. Then, I worked for a family from India for 6 months into 2019. I then...
Sandra can also help with: Companionship, dementia, hospice services, light cleaning, live-in home care, home modification & more
5.0
"Knowledge, compassion, kindness and attention to detail are factors in giving the most extraordinary care. Don’t settle for anything less than the best! Carol "

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Carrie K.


West Hartford, CT

$30-36/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have 18 years experience as a certified caregiver. I have experience caring for patients with dementia, cancer, COPD, hospice care, stroke patients and end of life care. I believe that caring for a patient you need to be able to care for all aspects of the patient life, Another important of caring for a patient is also being...
Carrie can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, companionship, hospice services, errands, meal prep & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Home Health Aide

CNA

5.0
"Carrie is a wonderful caregiver. She truly cares about her patients and the families she works for. She is very detail oriented, skilled and is able pivot as needed. I am very grateful for all she did to help with our mother. I highly recommend her."

Dina T.

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Judith M.


Hartford, CT

< $10/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Judith I'm certified CNA with 28 years experience working with the sick and elderly patients. Also working with Hospice patients., helping patients with Bathing , feeding, grooming, incontient care , toileting , meals preparation, medication reminders, light housekeeping .
5.0
"Judith is caring and compassionate and took such good care of my dad. She always arrived with a smile and brightened his days with her smile and upbeat attitude. I would highly recommend her."

Jeanne L.

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Gina M.


Bristol, CT

$20-50/hr18 yrs exp

Hi My Name Is Gina

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I'd describe my personality as happy, caring and compassionate I like caring for seniors because I love caring for others I'm looking for a job that I can help make a difference I started caring for seniors when I was 18 over 20 years ago In my spare time, I like to spend time with my family and traveling One thing you...
Gina can also help with: Hospice services, meal prep, dementia, mobility assistance, companionship
Skills:

CNA

Licensed Nurse

CPR

5.0
"Gina is terrific. Gentle, empathetic, warm and respectful. She’s always on time and carefully follows all instructions given to her. She has reliable healthcare knowledge and instincts so you can entrust her with your loved one. "

Christine D.

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Janet S.


Hartford, CT

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Professional And Compassionate CNA With 14years Experience Looking For Full-time Work.

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

A little about me. Hi my name is Janet and I enjoy working with the elderly community. I'm CPR certified, and also a CNA with 22 years of experience. My focus is in dementia/Alzheimer's and Hospice care . I've obtained my certification as a dementia care specialist through the Hebrew Home and I am also ABI certified. For the...
Janet can also help with: Hospice services, errands, light cleaning, home modification, companionship, dementia & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Janet is a rare gem! She is professional, competent, warm, and insightful to her patients needs. Janet was hired to stay with my father during a recent hospitalization. Nights were particularly challenging for him. Janet accommodated my last minute request for...

Valerie B.

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Jacqueline M.


East Hartford, CT

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

CNA and CPR certified, First aid trained 20 years working in a hospital on intermediate care fl Years of experience working in nursing homes, assisted living, as a home health aide, companion/caregiver Hospice care aide Memory care aide I have been helping/taking care of seniors/elderly for over 20 years in their homes and...
Jacqueline can also help with: Companionship, errands, light cleaning, hospice services, dementia, meal prep & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

CNA

5.0
"Jackie worked for almost 3 years as a caregiver for our mom who suffers from Alzheimer's. She was always thoughtful, caring, hardworking, knowledgeable and extremely dependable. Because of Jackie's amazing care our mom was able to live in her home for much longer...

Lisa S.

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Erin F.


Hebron, CT

$23/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Certified Nurses Aid Available

I am a RN since 2020 and a new mom looking to pick up a couple shifts each month. I have an extensive history working with the elderly in the past 10 years. I have worked with clients with dementia, healing from broken hips, and in hospice care. I have great compassion and respect for my clients, always upholding their respect...
Erin can also help with: Dementia, personal care, hospice services
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Erin F. was a dedicated volunteer tutor and mentor to youth in grades 1st-8th at the organization I work for called Hartford City Mission. She helped kids stay on task during program time and encouraged them as well as looked out for their safety and overall well...

Cheryl M.

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Sandra R.


Hartford, CT

< $10/hr17 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I begin doing volunteer senior care when I was it high school. I knew from that experience I was given that taking care of elderly is what I was meant to do. Being able to care for someone when they need assistance & they joy it brings to them knowing they have someone who truly cares for them is so meaningful to me. So happy...
Sandra can also help with: Live-in home care, meal prep, companionship, hospice services, light cleaning, dementia & more
5.0
"Happy bubbly personality...joy to work with. Very dependable and felt like family."

Alissa C.

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Recent hospice care reviews in Portland, CT

Doreen K.

5.0

Doreen helped care for my elderly mother for several years. She was wonderful & I would highly recommend her.

- Dave L.

Zina R.

5.0

Zina is in a word AMAZING. She is kind and compassionate, warm and friendly and always goes above and beyond. My family hired her to care for my 82 year old Mom who needed assistance with bathing, dressing, feeding, supervision and assist with ambulation. Zina's care was second to none. My Mom took...

- Laura O.

Maria K.

5.0

Maria has been taking care of my Mom part time in a companion role. My Mom is in an Assisted Living facility and loves the time she gets to spend with Maria. She will get her out to go shopping, lunch or walks in the area. My Mom also loves the energy and friendship Maria brings to the relationship....

- Tim S.

Kathleen C.

5.0

Katie was an absolute god send! From the moment we met her we knew she was perfect. She helped my family care for my Mother to the end. Her kindness and ability to be supportive was unbelievable. If you have the opportunity to work with Katie, you will be truly happy with your decision.

- Mark H.

Skylar M.

5.0

Our family cannot say enough wonderful things about Skylar. She is so kind, patient, honest, loving, and brings such a sense of relief to my mothers house each day. Not only was she on time, attentive, and cared for my mother in all the ways one should, but she would go above and beyond for us and...

- Amy B.

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