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Nursing assistants in Portage, IN

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Sheila P.


Merrillville, IN

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

Home Health Aide Available Full-Time

5.0

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I worked in Chicago at Rush University Medical Center from 1989 until 2016, with 17 of those years dedicated to the operating rooms. I have admirable experience in providing companion care for home care or in a hospital environment. I have a sound knowledge of managing clients with Cancer, Dementia, Parkinson, Alzheimer's and...
Sheila can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, mobility assistance, errands, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Home Health Aide

CPR

5.0
"Sheila was great with my aunt. She was very knowledgeable and timely. If I needed her to come in or switch her schedule she would. She truly cares about the people she cares for. Thanks again Sheila!"

Tenisha S.

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Kimberly H.


Lansing, IL

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Great Care For You Or Your Love Ones

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I'm a Certified Nurses Assistant for 29 years now, very experienced, Kind, Caring and caregiving Is my passion. Very knowledgeable about Dementia/Alzheimer's. ALS, Parkinson's disease . I also have experience with hospice and have worked In hospice for many years etc. I have a reliable vehicle with full coverage insurance for...
Kimberly can also help with: Meal prep, live-in home care, personal care, light cleaning, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:

CPR

CNA

5.0
"Kimberly came to us during a very difficult time in our family. My aunt was on hospice and my family and I were searching for a caregiver who could do 24 hours weekends off. The minute Kim walked into our home we knew she was a gift. My aunt immediately took to...

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Ji Wun E.


Michigan City, IN

$20-40/hr10 yrs exp

Paraprofessional And Former Pediatric Nurse Looking For Nanny Position

Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood

I have lived in the US for the past eight years where I have worked as a paraprofessional at Michigan City High School. There I provide care for a broad array of special needs students. Before that time I worked as a pediatric nurse for five years in Taiwan. I am CPR Pediatric Certified and I have been learning and using sign...
Ji Wun can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"I cannot begin to express how fantastic Ji has been with my newborn daughter! I was extremely apprehensive to hire someone that I did not know through Care.com but after meeting Ji, reaching out to her references, and seeing her interact with my daughter, all of my...

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Amanda C.


Hammond, IN

$18/hr10 yrs exp

Over 15 Years Experience In Senior Care

Current CNA license with basic life support and CPR as well. In my line of work, I had many variety of ages that I have taken care of. I know how to use every lift out there. I also, was a EMT prior to become a CNA. I have worked in nursing home settings and hospital settings. Prior and current years in home settings. I have...
Amanda can also help with: Light cleaning, hospice services, meal prep, errands, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

CNA

5.0
"Amanda is compassionate caring caregiver. She has almost 20 years experience in caring for people. I would recommend her."

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Theresa T.


East Chicago, IN

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Personal Care Attendant

18 years of experience I've worked in home health for 8 years is several nursing homes and currently working in a hospital as a CNA I'm a very dependable person and easy to get along with.
Skills:

CNA

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Mariah A.


Hammond, IN

$20-25/hr4 yrs exp

Friendly Caregiver

Hello! My name is Mariah I'm currently a freelance caregiver picking up jobs while I pursue my education in nursing. I worked for a company for 2 years before freelancing and have had a lot of different clients throughout my time as a caregiver. I've worked with clients struggling with Dementia, Alzheimer's, muscular...
Mariah can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, errands, dementia
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Ranisha S.


Hammond, IN

$10-20/hr8 yrs exp

Licensed Practical Nurse Available ASAP

I am a LPN who has worked with seniors for 8 years. I am very professional and provide exceptional care at all times.
Ranisha can also help with: Personal care, meal prep, respite care, light cleaning, errands, dementia & more
Skills:

Licensed Nurse

I am a mom of five, wife, teacher of 14 years. I volunteered in nursing home growing up. My mother in law is currently in a facility and we visit regularly. I love interacting with the other residents and spending time with them. I am a born nurturer and homemaker. I love to love!
Shirlie can also help with: Transportation, meal prep, light cleaning, errands
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Lisa K.


Munster, IN

$20-50/hr20 yrs exp

Hi I'm Lisa! I'm One Of The Most Hardest Working Women You Will Meet. I Am Loyal And Love People!

I'd describe my personality as loyal, caring and dependable. I like caring for seniors because they are special that need extra, tender, loving care. I'm looking for a job that allows me to also work my full-time job while at the home which is all virtual and mostly consists of some meetings, emails and catching up on...
Lisa can also help with: Transportation, errands, companionship
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Olvalee W.


Gary, IN

$8-25/hr1 yrs exp

CNA

Experience certificates nurses aide with experience working in nursing home and in home care setting.
Olvalee can also help with: Transportation, meal prep, live-in home care, light cleaning, errands
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

Hello! I worked as a caregiver for 5 years in Kuwait taking care of 2 old employer a diabetic and prostate cancer patient. I'm hard working, honest and with a good heart. I'm a social worker in Philippines worked as a family case worker for 2 years and Municipal Link for 3 years. I'm a certified nursing assistant in state of...
Rosalie can also help with: Mobility assistance, meal prep, personal care, light cleaning, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

CNA

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Alyssa W.


Dyer, IN

$17-20/hr2 yrs exp

I have certified nursing experience in the hospital. I previously worked on a medical surgical/ oncology floor that also had dementia patients. I am willing to run errands as well as provide companionship.
Alyssa can also help with: Transportation, respite care, meal prep, light cleaning, errands
Skills:

CNA

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Robin B.


Highland, IN

$25/hr10 yrs exp

I am a certified nursing assistant and a home health aide. I have over 25 yrs experience. I have experience in Alzheimer's and dementia care , stroke, diabetes, bed found patients as well as children. I enjoy helping people in their homes .
Robin can also help with: Light cleaning, hospice services, meal prep, errands, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

CNA

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Lauren A.


Michigan City, IN

$21-25/hr8 yrs exp

Qualified Medication Aid/Certified Nursing Assitant

Hello, I have many years of experience working with elderly patients, which include patients that need minor assistance, have Dementia/ Alzheimer's and patients on hospice. I was a lead day shift C. N. A. on a memory care unit. When I was a C. N. A. my boss saw my potential and had me go to school to become a Qualified...
Lauren can also help with: Personal care, dementia
Skills:

CNA

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Brittany L.


Hammond, IN

$17-25/hr10 yrs exp

I Always Want You To Smile And Have A Great Day!!!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have over 18 years working with Dementia and Alzheimer's in healthcare and care giving with compassion and understanding being high priority. I know what it takes to take care of someone and feel that the person who's taking care of them it's trusted. I bring years of experience with a certified nursing assistant certificate...
Brittany can also help with: Personal care, meal prep, respite care, light cleaning, home modification, errands & more
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Emily G.


Merrillville, IN

$18-32/hr7 yrs exp

Caregiver Available

I am currently a licensed home health aide in the state of Indiana and have cared for many seniors. I have lots of experience with alzheimer's and dementia patients, bed bound patients, paraplegic patients, as well as several other types of needs. In addition, I am about to graduate nursing school, which helps me stay up to date...
Emily can also help with: Personal care, mobility assistance, respite care, hospice services, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Home Health Aide

CPR

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Farrah A.


Hammond, IN

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time Caregiver Available

I have Always Loved Senior Citizens since I was a little girl. I was closest to my Grandmother. They are Precious Gems to me. I have 1 year of Nursing home experience & 12 yrs of Hospital experience. Not to mention my childhood of helping to take care of extended family parent's. I find such joy and peace while in my elder's...
Farrah can also help with: Personal care, live-in home care, hospice services, home modification, dementia
Skills:

CNA

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Ashley M.


Crown Point, IN

$16-20/hr6 yrs exp

Personal Care Assistant, Available For Companionship, Help Aide

I have been a Stay at Hom Mom primarily for 19 years. I have had small jobs here and there. In 2016 I went and got my CNA license in Lowell, IN. I completed my training hours and worked in both a hospital setting as well as a nursing home setting. I love helping people and making them smile. If I could help your family in any...
Ashley can also help with: Personal care, meal prep, transportation, light cleaning, errands, companionship & more
Skills:

CPR

CNA

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Mauricio A.


Hammond, IN

$8-18/hr2 yrs exp

Home Caregiver

When I was 19 years old I went to a program to receive a Certified nursing assistant to be able to assist the elderly. I finished my program and acquired my certification. I worked for a nursing home in one of my neighboring cities. I absolutely love to help and assist anyone to be able to meet their daily needs. I am very...
Mauricio can also help with: Live-in home care, light cleaning, meal prep, hospice services, errands, dementia & more
Skills:

CNA

Hello! I'm an experienced home health aide and certified nursing assistant (CNA) with CPR certification. My personality is usually described as outgoing, energetic, and caring. I have experience working with children, young adults, and the elderly, including those with mental illnesses, psychiatric conditions, and in hospice...
Rickayla can also help with: Light cleaning, hospice services, live-in home care, errands, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

CNA

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Recent nursing assistant reviews in Portage, IN

Sheila P.

5.0

Sheila is a knowledgeable caregiver who provided excellent care for my mom from March 2022 until November 2023. She is quite dependable and punctual. She rarely asked for time off, but when she did, she gave notice well in advance. My mom’s dementia led to some challenging situations which Sheila...

- Barbara F.

Kimberly H.

5.0

Kimberly came to us during a very difficult time in our family. My aunt was on hospice and my family and I were searching for a caregiver who could do 24 hours weekends off. The minute Kim walked into our home we knew she was a gift. My aunt immediately took to her and would stress out when she...

- Care member

Ji Wun E.

5.0

We have been incredibly fortunate to have Ji as our occasional babysitter - she is amazing with my two daughters, ages 9 and 2, and I simply cannot recommend her enough to other parents. Ji possesses a remarkable talent for keeping both of my girls happy, engaged, and entertained. Every time she...

- Care member

Amanda C.

5.0

Amanda is a great caregiver! Dependable and professional! Such a kind person

- Care member

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