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Senior care providers in Ocklawaha, FL

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Jenn G.


Grand Island, FL

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Caregiver

5.0

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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Jenn and I've been working as a private senior caregiver for well over 15 years. I prefer being one-on-one with my clients rather than a facility setting. I love sharing stories, getting to know my people and them getting to know and trust me. I have lived in Lake County for 5 years (originally from Indiana but...
Jenn can also help with: Dementia, companionship, light cleaning, transportation, meal prep, errands & more
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Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

CNA

5.0
"Jenn is a great person. She was so helpful to our family that she became a member of our family. To this day, she is still a member of our family and always will be. Jenn is trustworthy, compassionate, caring and an absolute delight to be around. Lisa S"

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Serena P.


Ocala, FL

$20/hr3 yrs exp

I'm Here To Help You

My name is Serena. I'm a 27-year-old German/American. Just about a week ago I worked for 11 month as companion/assistant/caregiver to a wonderful high-profile Lady, assisting with such as getting and giving med, helping her to dress/undress, always being close because of her diminished mobility. Driving her twice a week to...
Serena can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, personal care
5.0
"Serena took care of my elderly father - she was absolutely fantastic. She is kind, patient and beyond sweet. She provided personal care, companionship and support to him. She was always punctual and provided excellent care. You would be honored to have her care...

Kristine H.

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Joan G.


Belleview, FL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Senior Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I believe the heart of healthcare is service to others, by working diligently and establishing a compassionate, trusting relationship, while providing medical excellence to enhance life, one patient at a time. My 20+ years of previous work experience in hospital, nursing home, assisted living and private duty home healthcare,...
Joan can also help with: Respite care, personal care, hospice services, dementia, live-in home care
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Home Health Aide

4.0
"Joan is a wonderful caring person - she is always punctual and extremely neat - She is taking care of a senior who is on the declining edge of dementia and she is very, very patient with her - Joan feeds her breakfast, lunch and dinner, chooses all her favorite...

Mona M.

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Margaret S.


Leesburg, FL

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Love My Elder's

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

I began working as a Certified Home Health Care/Companionship and CNA, through the Red Cross of Massachusetts. I started taking care of my aunt who had dementia and later on Alzheimer, from there I began to work as a private care for families who needed a loving and caring person to take care of their love ones and I was that...
Margaret can also help with: Companionship, errands, dementia, respite care, hospice services, meal prep & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

5.0
"Margaret goes above and beyond her duties as a caregiver. She is kind, compassionate and dedicated. Margaret took wonderful care of both my parents."

Maria H.

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Latara M.


Lady Lake, FL

$16-20/hr10 yrs exp

Lovely Tara

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have been a CNA of 20 years. I got into doing this profession when my grandma had a stroke and took sick. The love & care on helping her made me realize at the age of 16 that helping others is what I wanted to do in life. Bonding with the elders & seeing them happy and striving to be better at seeing another day warms my...
Latara can also help with: Respite care, live-in home care, hospice services, dementia, personal care
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Medical Equipment Experience

CNA

Home Health Aide

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Jackie H.


Lady Lake, FL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Full Or Part Time Caregiver

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I have been a Florida resident for my entire life and have cared for my loved one's, as well as serveral local families needs. My passion is my career choice to assist familie's loved ones with tasks that have become difficult due to gracefully aging. My commitment, experience and compassion focuses on their remaining abilities...
Jackie can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, home modification, respite care, personal care
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Home Health Aide

CNA

5.0
"Jackie is an absolute godsend. She’s amazing and I cannot say enough nice things about her. We hired Jackie about 14 months ago to assist my Dad (88 yrs old with Parkinson’s) and provide daily living support to him. Over this time as his care needs have...

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Sue J.


The Villages, FL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Companion Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked as a nurse for over 30 years, and retired from nursing in 2019. I am presently working part time during the week, but am looking for companion positions. I have worked over 20 years in nursing homes and feel comfortable working with the elderly. I am punctual, dependable, reliable and trustworthy. My car is...
Sue can also help with: Errands, meal prep, transportation, companionship
5.0
"I would highly recommend Sue! I hired her to take my Dad, who has Alzheimer's, to a Doctor appointment last week and she arrived early to bring him to appointment. She communicated with me during the visit and was very patient as the time of his appointment and...

Saundra M.

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Renee B.


Lady Lake, FL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Home Health Aide

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Iam a home health aide/ cna I have also worked with people at the end of life. I love people and have always worked closely with caring for individuals who need extra care support and love. I'm very trustworthy and reliable. I also have great references.
Renee can also help with: Personal care, dementia, hospice services, respite care
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Home Health Aide

5.0
"Renee was wonderful to work with. She helped care for my mom and her husband in their home, and then was a rock star helping transition them to assisted living. She went above and beyond, helping arrange movers, cleaners, getting paperwork signed, and so much more....

Kathleen R.

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Rose G.


Lady Lake, FL

$18-20/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a retired RN who isn't thrilled with retirement . I have always and still do get great satisfaction from helping people. I have lived in the villages for close to 20 years and have taken care of many of my neighbors. companion care, medication management , laundry, shopping &light housework are some of the services I offer....
Rose can also help with: Errands, companionship, meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"Rose was very kind, caring and attentive with my mother and was willing to help out with whatever she needed. "

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Jennifer H.


The Villages, FL

$22/hr10 yrs exp

Caring, Compassionate 40 Year Old Retired Nurse

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have 15 years of nursing experience before I retired at the age of 35. I love helping people and have taken care of people from birth till the end of life. Senior care is where my heart is. I have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19. I can take care of any needs you may have up to 24 hours of care.
Jennifer can also help with: Light cleaning, companionship, hospice services, dementia, live-in home care, errands & more
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Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

5.0
"Jen was exceptional as long as she was able to work for us!"

Karen F.

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Lisa V.


Summerfield, FL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nurse Seeking Part-time In-home Care Position

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I am an LPN with 29 years of experience caring for both Pediatric and Senior clients. For the past 18 years, I have been an in-home care provider for clients with acute or chronic illnesses, as well as clients with developmental disabilities. I am very reliable, organized and patient. I have one grown child, and I am an animal...
Lisa can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, hospice services, mobility assistance, dementia, companionship & more
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Licensed Nurse

5.0
"We hired Lisa as a caregiver for an adult, high maintenance, disabled family member. Lisa is an extremely caring, kind, compassionate and empathetic individual. Lisa always goes the extra yard and has been there when needed. Lisa has a great personality and is...

Lil B.

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Kathryn M.


Lady Lake, FL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

UPDATE The lady I've been taking care of for over 2 1/2 years in Grand Island past away on May 31st She had RA and was bed ridden for over 4 years. I also have experience from caring for my disabled daughter. She had a brain tumor and underwent several surgeries. She had a stroke which left her paralyzed. She moved in with her...
Kathryn can also help with: Errands, meal prep, dementia, companionship, mobility assistance, light cleaning & more
5.0
"I used to work with Kathryn. I was her lead caregiver she is very knowledgeable and dedicated to her job she is always willing to lend a helping hand when needed"

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Robin M.


Leesburg, FL

$10-30/hr10 yrs exp

Very Caring Companion

Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood

I have a strong passion to work with seniors. I am a very patient individual. I'm very compassionate and have a positive attitude. I have excellent communication skills and reliable transportation. I love the elderly people. I love taking care of them and putting a smile on their face, they become family. I have experience with...
Robin can also help with: Respite care, hospice services, dementia, live-in home care, home modification, personal care & more
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Home Health Aide

5.0
"Robin started off as a senior care giver for my father. She now cleans both his and my house weekly. She also takes care of my pets when I'm away. Definitely would recommend her for all services 10/10"

Melinda L.

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Madison C.


Umatilla, FL

$28-32/hr6 yrs exp

Caring hearts make the world brighter! With 6 years of dedicated experience as a caregiver, I specialize in providing compassionate support from companionship to end-of-life care. From meal prep to running errands, I'm here to make life easier and more fulfilling for those I serve. Trustworthy and dedicated, my fun-loving...
Madison can also help with: Errands, hospice services, dementia, respite care, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

5.0
"Madison took care of my grandmother. She was efficient, kind, and superb. I could not have asked for a better fit! "

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Jennie C.


Ocala, FL

$15-25/hr9 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I love being a COMPANION to elderly people. I love their stories. I could sit and listen to them for hours. My mother had Alzheimer's and I took care of her for 10 years before she passed. I took several months off and then decided I needed to do something worthwhile. My first thought was the elderly. In the last several years I...
Jennie can also help with: Transportation, companionship, meal prep, errands, dementia
5.0
"Wonderful help with my Mom. Warm and friendly and reliable. She managed to keep my Mom engaged and active. Helpful in managing Mom's care. Would definitely recommend."

Amy G.

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Caren G.


Eustis, FL

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

30 Years Experience Caring For The Elderly

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Excellent work and character references ( local and out of state ) 35 years experience. Availability open. I have experience with long shifts and all phases and tasks related to in home care.
Caren can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, companionship, hospice services, meal prep, errands & more
Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

5.0
"We are so thankful for Caren and the care she is providing for my mother! Highly recommend!"

Ryanne E.

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Suzannah S.


The Villages, FL

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Since I have no commitments that I will allow to interfere with my work, I am available. I will never be a ". No show". I understand the need for a reliable and dependable caregiver and this is what I am. My experience includes patients with ALS, Parkinson's, dementia, , MS, cancers and end of life care. I am well spoken,...
Suzannah can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, hospice services, errands, light cleaning, personal care & more
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

CNA

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Janet P.


Eustis, FL

$20-32/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have the privilege of being a Caregiver in Home Health for 25 plus years. I can help with Transportation Services and Bathing/Dressing. Laundry. Light Housekeeping, Prepare Meals assist in Feeding if appropriate. Ordering Medication organizing and dispensing them. PT's, Walking, Playing Games. Caring Companionship. Transfer...
Janet can also help with: Meal prep, mobility assistance, personal care, companionship, errands, light cleaning & more
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Home Health Aide

5.0
"Jan took care of my uncle Bruce who had a long battle with lung cancer. She is an amazing caregiver with empathy and compassion that I have rarely seen in my 30 years in Healthcare. She made sure his environment was clean and comfortable. Whatever he needed she...

Tina W.

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Leigh G.


Belleview, FL

$25/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have been with my husband for 35 years and have three grown kids. I left the Marion County school system after 10 years in 2017 to care for my mother-in-law who had Alzheimer's and Dementia. She was the first person that I cared for with a terminal disease. Since caring for her, I have cared for numerous clients with a range...
Leigh can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, hospice services, companionship, errands, meal prep & more
Skills:

Wound Care

CPR

CNA

5.0
"Leigh Ann was referred to me by a friend who got to know her over a two year period as she passed through daily while caring for someone else. She started out assisting me with my better half, who suffered from Parkinson's and Dementia three days a week. As her...

Charles C.

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Nancy M.


Eustis, FL

$25/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Compassionate caregiver experienced at administering oral and intravenous therapy medication, adult diaper changing, bathing, dressing, meal preparation, vital signs and glucose checks, Foley catheter management and wound care and experienced with quadriplegic patients. Clean driving record and reliable transportation. Basic...
Nancy can also help with: Transportation, errands, mobility assistance, personal care, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CNA

Wound Care

5.0
"Nancy assisted my wife for the first two weeks after back surgery. She was always punctual and pleasant. Her medical background was very helpful. She was always asking what more she could do. I highly recommend her."

Jim W.

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Recent senior care reviews in Ocklawaha, FL

Jenn G.

5.0

Jenn is fantastic. We needed her for a couple weeks to fill in for our full-time caregiver. She impressed us on many levels: Communication, On-time, Skills, Personable, Kindness, Caring. 5/5 would definitely hire her again!

- James H.

Serena P.

5.0

Serena took care of my elderly father - she was absolutely fantastic. She is kind, patient and beyond sweet. She provided personal care, companionship and support to him. She was always punctual and provided excellent care. You would be honored to have her care for your family member. Words can...

- Kristine H.

Joan G.

5.0

Joan was outstanding with our 92 year mom. She is patient, caring, trustworthy. She took mom to the doctors and out to dinner and is an excellent cook. She would not allow mom to pay for her dinner. She is neat, clean and not lazy. We highly recommend Joan.

- John L.

Margaret S.

5.0

I hired Maggie recently to look after my 88 year old mother during a transition between rehab and assisted living. And I highly recommend her. She was punctual, reliable, pleasant, so easy to communicate with and importantly very equipped to deal with my mother who has dementia. Maggie was so...

- Myrna M.

Jackie H.

5.0

For over the last year Jackie has taken care of my Dad and has been a godsend. She cares for him as well as (or better than) his own kids could. She has not only done the role of caregiver she has added the following things - personal chef, assistant, shopper, cleaner, therapist, driver and most...

- Care member

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