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Senior care providers in Wakarusa, IN

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Carole O.


Elkhart, IN

$23/hr10 yrs exp

Licensed Practical Nurse

5.0

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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have worked with seniors for approx. 16 yrs. I especially like to work one on one with clients. They are my favorites and they have so many interesting stories and I respect them deeply.
Carole can also help with: Respite care, dementia, visiting nurse, hospice services, personal care
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Licensed Nurse

5.0
"Carole has been with our mom for over a year now. Our mom is still ambulatory with some issues. Carole makes sure she eats, takes her meds, assists with laundry and light cleaning, and is good company for Mom. We are glad she is with us."

Lora P.

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Valerie J.


South Bend, IN

$8-23/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Care

Have been working with the elderly population since my early teens willing to travel, run dr appointments, errands, light house keeping, meal prep, bathing and grooming and assist with meds I'm familiar with dementia and Alzheimer's
Valerie can also help with: Errands, meal prep, hospice services, light cleaning, dementia, live-in home care & more
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Home Health Aide

5.0
"Valerie is nice and caring person. I will be contact her soon for transportation. She is a good driver."

Yvonne R.

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Tammy R.


South Bend, IN

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Wise Experienced Care

With 21 years of experience caring for Seniors, I am a genuine care-giver. I enjoy helping those who no longer are able, or just need some assistance with the little things. I work to see smiles and enjoy knowing that I have met the needs of others.
Tammy can also help with: Respite care, personal care, dementia
5.0
"Genuinely caring. Sweet and selfless. Perfect friend for your loved ones!!"

Christy G.

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Angela Z.


Granger, IN

$28/hr10 yrs exp

Certified Nursing Assistant And Qualified Medication Aide

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 15+ years experience as a CNA in the areas of long term care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, dementia care, hospice care, and assisted living. I have 10 years experience as a QMA administering medications (oral and g-tube), dressing changes, glucose testing, obtaining vital signs, and more! I love what I do and hold...
Angela can also help with: Companionship, meal prep, errands, dementia, hospice services, light cleaning & more
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Medical Equipment Experience

CNA

CPR

5.0
"Angela has been working as a member of the caregiver team responsible for the care of our 92-year old mother. She has been a wonderful addition to the team, and we are grateful on a daily basis for her care of our mother and her connection to my siblings and me....

Wendy R.

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Tamara G.


South Bend, IN

$30/hr10 yrs exp

About Me

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have four beautiful children, two boys and two girls. I went back to school in 2007 and in 2009 received my Associate's Degree in Healthcare Administration. I started out working as an HHA in 2009, and then I decided to get certified as a CNA in 2015. I am BLS certified (CPR). I am experienced in hoyer lifts, and I do...
Tamara can also help with: Hospice services, light cleaning, dementia, errands, companionship, live-in home care & more
Skills:

CNA

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

5.0
"Our family had a total of 8 caregivers over the years for my mother. Tammy was by far the best. She demonstrated a real concern for all aspects of well-being for our mother and never complained about her duties. She has a very pleasant personality. I never felt...

Carol H.

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Anne K.


Granger, IN

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Home Health Aid Available Full Time

I am a Home health Aid available full time to provide senior care companionship, house keeping and meal preparation. The following are the duties I perform: grooming-that is hair care, oral care, and skin care, assist in bathing, toileting, movements up and about, medication reminders, making the clients area comfortable by...
Anne can also help with: Dementia, personal care, live-in home care
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Home Health Aide

5.0
"Anne is compassionate, patient, knowledgeable, punctual, and goes above and beyond to ensure the clients' comfort. She is detail oriented and able to multitask. She is trustworthy, dependable, flexible and a good communicator. She was a blessing to our family."

Beth T.

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Jacqueline M.


Mishawaka, IN

$20-28/hr10 yrs exp

People Pleaser

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have experience with various ages and medical issues, as well as plenty of experience with different types of medical equipment. I feel like I have done just about anything. I started my experience in the healthcare field in 2005, where I began working with people with disabilities. There I had clients with varying...
Jacqueline can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, meal prep, personal care, companionship, dementia & more
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Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Didn't know what to expect after bringing mom home. Jacqueline has been an amazing addition to mom's care. Not sure how my family would be able to manage without her. Thank you Jacqueline for being there for mom!"

Rich J.

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Naomi S.


Mishawaka, IN

$16-18/hr8 yrs exp

Treat The Others The Way You Would Want To Be Treated!

Since 2015 I have loved taking care of the elders. It's a blessing to sing and listen to their stories. I enjoy listening to their stories as I help them get ready for breakfast by helping with brushing teeth and if need assistance in feeding. I love to sing gossip music hopegether and also make them feel at home and safe. I...
Naomi can also help with: Hospice services, companionship, errands, live-in home care, dementia, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

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Michele S.


Mishawaka, IN

$23-30/hr10 yrs exp

Full Or Part-time Caregiver Looking For Work Prefer 8pm To 8am Monday Thru Thursday. Open To Days

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi I'm Michele but prefer to go by Shelly. I have been caring for the elderly for over 15 years and it is my passion. I will treat your loved one with absolute respect & care for them as if they were my own family. This is not just a job to me. I do this because I truly love to help the elderly. I am not just their caregiver, I...
Michele can also help with: Light cleaning, hospice services, errands, companionship, dementia, meal prep & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Shelly, is a wonderfully compassionate and understanding caregiver. She interacts with all the family too! She continues to go above and beyond what she is required. She is a gift to our family."

Tracy R.

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Michelle G.


Plymouth, IN

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver Available

For the last three years I have been working in a senior home and I have really enjoyed it! I get really close to the people I take care for they are like family.
Michelle can also help with: Light cleaning, companionship, dementia, errands, meal prep, mobility assistance & more
5.0
"Michelle is a very honest person that cares about others. She is always on time and ready to work.She gets along great with other staff and family members. She takes the time that she needs to pay extra special attention to detail. She is a very kind hard working...

Amanda J.

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Candace M.


Granger, IN

$14-25/hr3 yrs exp

Honest, Reliable, Kind, Loving Experienced Caregiver Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am 58 years young. I have had an in home licensed day care for a total of 17 years in the past. Seven years in Indiana and 10 years in Florida. My husband and I managed a cleaning and home watch service for 10 years in Florida with an average of 35-40 clients. After closing my day care I was a nanny for 1 child part time and...
Candace can also help with: Dementia, personal care
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Home Health Aide

5.0
"I hired Candy to take care of my mom who is bed bound, on hospice and has dementia. She is kind and considerate and is a calming influence for my mom. She takes great care of her! Candy loves to bake and clean as well which is an added plus! I would hire her...

Chris C.

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Patricia G.


South Bend, IN

$18-44/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi I'm a very positive and energetic mother grandmother and great-grandmother I've been doing caregiving for 30 years, And it's just something that I love doing I've taken care of my great grandson a lot because his mom my granddaughter was in the National Guard's he's my little handful he's 13 years old now very well-mannered....
Patricia can also help with: Personal care, hospice services, respite care, dementia
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"I hired Pat to care for my 85 year old mother. The moment she stepped in, she cared for my mother as her own. She is extremely gentle and kind. Very very dependable and honest worker.. She not only took care of all of my mom's basic needs but would read to her,...

Asma A.

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Letisia L.


South Bend, IN

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

CNA/Home Health Aide Available Full-Time 7a.m -3p.m Mon.- Fri.

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I'm an experienced CNA (Certified Nurse Aide), QMA (Qualified Medication Aide) that has experience working in Home Care, Assisted Living, Hospice, Skilled, Rehab and in Agency. I've cared for clients with Left side paralysis due to stroke, bedridden clients, MS, Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, Dementia, End of Life etc. I enjoy...
Letisia can also help with: Meal prep, companionship, light cleaning, dementia, personal care, mobility assistance & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

CNA

5.0
"She is extremely gentle with her patients. The way she takes care of her patients and keeps them clean and tidy is commendable. I would highly recommend her."

Sana S.

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Heather W.


South Bend, IN

$22-28/hr10 yrs exp

3.0

(2)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I enjoy taking care of the elderly I care for them like they are my family I'd describe my personality as bubbly I like caring for seniors because they enjoy spending time with people I'm looking for a job that I can give back I started caring for seniors when I was 16 In my spare time, I like to cook and spend time with...
Heather can also help with: Dementia, home modification, light cleaning, errands, hospice services, companionship & more
Skills:

Wound Care

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"I hired Heather for a one-day job - she was prompt, kind, caring, and professional. Definitely recommended."

Rebecca S.

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Stephanie N.


South Bend, IN

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver / Love & Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 10 plus years of experience with senior's/elderly. I have much experience with private home care, assisted living care, and nursing home care. I can help with transportation services, errands/shopping, house keeping, cooking, meal prep, bathing, medications, filling medications weekly, anything that is needed to help with...
Stephanie can also help with: Light cleaning, hospice services, meal prep, dementia, companionship, errands & more
Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Stephanie is an awesome caregiver! She is always on time, never calls off, is dependable, respectful, kind, and above all one of the best caregivers we have ever hired! My father loves her."

Kathy H.

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Jennifer L.


South Bend, IN

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Dependable, Kind And Ready To Help Out!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I currently work with a few families, part time, each week. I have a few mornings and afternoons available at this time. I would love to add another part time family to my schedule. I have many years of both elder and childcare experience. Caregiving is my second career. I have a degree in Psychology. Historically I worked...
Jennifer can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, light cleaning, personal care, hospice services, errands & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Jennifer is currently helping out my grandparents in their home with light housekeeping, errands and companion care a couple days a week. They were a little apprehensive to the idea of having help at first, but after meeting Jennifer their minds were put at ease,...

Katie E.

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Wanjiru W.


South Bend, IN

$20/hr3 yrs exp

I Love Working With Senior I Love Learning More From Them While On Companionship

I'd describe my personality ashonest, respect love I like caring for seniors because cared for my own parents and they need to be loved for they can't manage themselvesi would like to do to them, as I would like to be done to me when I get old I'm looking for a job caregiving I started caring for seniors when13yer ago In my...
Wanjiru can also help with: Errands, live-in home care, companionship, dementia, hospice services, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

5.0
"She is honest and hard working."

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Tammi C.


Bristol, IN

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

CNA

Hired by 16 families in your neighborhood

I have been a CNA for 30+ year's. I have worked long term care, rehab, psych, home care, memory care and hospice. I do vitals, pvr's, charting, oxygen change, Cath's, wound care, bath's, all ADL'S, pill boxes, g-tubes, feeding and so much more. I love working with seniors. I love the stories and I just get them. It all comes...
Tammi can also help with: Light cleaning, personal care, dementia, errands, meal prep, hospice services & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

5.0
"Great, friendly and kind. Very knowledgeable and compassionate. Listens and explains things in a manner that is simple to understand. "

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Mary P.


Syracuse, IN

$20/hr4 yrs exp

Senior Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked in a nursing home as a CNA for over a year. I have worked full and part time for a number of years as caregiver in home. I'm of a compassionate nature, don't mind a clean pet environment, enjoy working with dementia patients. I am willing to provide light cleaning service, companionship, personal care, .. ect. I'm...
Mary can also help with: Errands, meal prep, companionship, light cleaning, dementia, mobility assistance & more
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Mary is an amazing and loving caregiver. She has definitely been a God-send. Would highly recommend her if you need care for a loved one!"

Christine T.

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Darcy H.


Elkhart, IN

$25/hr7 yrs exp

Extensive Mental Health Experience + Dementia Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a retired social worker who spent 30+ years in the behavioral health field before finding a new passion for working with seniors! I have recent experience working with the challenges of dementia, and can provide both physical and mental enrichment for your loved one to improve their quality of life, and provide you with...
Darcy can also help with: Personal care, errands, light cleaning, dementia, companionship, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"We initially hired Darcy for a single event, but were so pleased with her experience, professionalism, and initial interaction with our dad that we hired her for regular enrichment visits with him in the nursing home. She maintains excellent communication with me...

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Recent senior care reviews in Wakarusa, IN

Carole O.

5.0

Carole has been with our mom for over a year now. Our mom is still ambulatory with some issues. Carole makes sure she eats, takes her meds, assists with laundry and light cleaning, and is good company for Mom. We are glad she is with us.

- Lora P.

Valerie J.

5.0

Valerie is nice and caring person. I will be contact her soon for transportation. She is a good driver.

- Yvonne R.

Tammy R.

5.0

Tammy is a wonderful caregiver with a heart of gold! She has a good understanding of senior care and caters to their needs. She demonstrates excellent work ethic. I was her direct supervisor in a senior care environment for a number of years and she was one of my valued employees.

- Tracie S.

Angela Z.

5.0

Angela has been working as a member of the caregiver team responsible for the care of our 92-year old mother. She has been a wonderful addition to the team, and we are grateful on a daily basis for her care of our mother and her connection to my siblings and me. Angela is punctual, dependable, and...

- Wendy R.

Tamara G.

5.0

She was a long time care giver of our Mother she did an outstanding service for her and became a family friend as well. Can’t find a better caregiver

- Care member

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