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60 senior care providers are listed in Portland, ME

The average rate is $23/hr as of March 2024

The average experience for nearby senior care providers is 4 years

Senior care providers in Portland, ME

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Merril A.


Portland, ME

$35-50/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Home Health Care Registered Nurse; Big Smile & Holistic Approach

5.0

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Combined 25 yrs registered nurse, chaplain specializing in home health, geriatrics, dementia/alzheimer's, chronic health issues, home care, assisted living, transportation, food planning, errands, cooking, respite, mvmnt/exercise support, organizing medication routine, emotional & spiritual support, elder depression, fear, mood...

Recent review:

5.0
My dad lived with Parkinson's & dementia, he was difficult and hostile at moments. Merril handled him w/perfection, humor and lots of successful moments. She helped him with all his personal and emotional...

Reviewed by Elaine I.

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Melike A.


Portland, ME

$10-30/hr4 yrs exp

Companionship, Visiting Nurse, Errands/Shopping, Personal Care, Light House Cleaning

5.0

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I have worked with seniors in a variety of ways over the past several years, I enjoy chatting and listening and being good company. I really care people and being there making their lives a little easier in any way I can.

Recent review:

5.0
She took care of our son while we went out for a date night. She was accommodating to some changes in times and was quick to respond to texts. Would highly recommend her.

Reviewed by Robin D.

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Alexis W.


Portland, ME

$30-45/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver With OT Degree

5.0

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I am an Occupational Therapist with 20+ years of experience primarily with older adult and geriatric population (very comfortable with dementia clients) in a multitude of settings including 10+ years of home care. I can provide assistance with personal care (bathing, dressing, grooming), carryover with home exercise programs,...

Recent reviews:

5.0
Our family worked with Alexis for almost a year, to help my mother-in-law. She came highly recommended and lived up to the hype. Alexis is: extremely reliable and trustworthy; knows how to build strong rapport;...

Reviewed by Care member

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Caitlin P.


Portland, ME

$28-40/hr10 yrs exp

Registered Nurse

5.0

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My name is Cait, I have been a nurse for 11 years. I have worked in cardiac, medsurg, psychiatric, doctors offices and currently work in home care in the Portland area. I moved to Maine about 2 years ago from Boston where I worked at MGH on a cardiac/medsurg floor. I am originally from NH. I have a chronic illness and as a kid...

Recent reviews:

5.0
Cait is very professional and accountable. She always has a positive attitude and can put a smile on anyone's face.

Reviewed by Lindsey F.

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Natalie R.


Portland, ME

$15-25/hr4 yrs exp

Full Time Student, Part Time Caregiver.

5.0

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I have been a CNA for over four years now. I have worked in a wide variety of nursing homes where units such as rehab, assisted living, and long term care are present. I help residents preform their daily routines everyday along with spending time with them. Doing things like going for walks, arts and crafts, reading the...

Recent reviews:

5.0
We hired Natalie to help with our elderly mother who had come to our home for hospice care. Her sweet disposition bonded her to all of us immediately. She was knowledgeable in many of the skills needed to care...

Reviewed by David S.

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Alex C.


Portland, ME

$25-35/hr4 yrs exp

Part-time Senior Care Provider

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Hi! I am a reliable, patient, and empathetic person who has approximately four years of working with seniors. I graduated from the University of Vermont in 2020 where I majored in Human Development and Family Studies. Throughout college I volunteered at a nursing home where I ran Friday afternoon bingo, played card games with...
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Darriana S.


Portland, ME

$32-50/hr1 yrs exp

Reliable Caregiver With Almost Ten Years Of Experience Caring For Seniors

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Hello! I am a reliable caregiver with almost 10 years of experience caring for seniors. I enjoy getting to know my clients and seeing how I can best meet their needs. I love spending time with clients and exploring or just hanging out with them at home and watching movies they like.
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Christephanie C.


Portland, ME

$15-25/hr2 yrs exp

Senior Care-giver

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Hello, My name is Christephanie from Portland, ME and I provide senior living care. In my experience with being a server in a senior livings place in Massachusetts, I have learned how to be more compassionate, patient, and an meticulous worker. I had to pay very close attention to detail and make certain that the clients...
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Kristin J.


Portland, ME

$25-40/hr6 yrs exp

Experienced Help For Seniors!

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My experience with providing in-home care was the 6 years of care I gave to my mom when she lived in an in-law apartment in my home. I was in charge of her medication management, helping with mobility, cleaning, cooking, driving to appointments and errands, going on drives or walks and general companionship. I left my full-time...
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Keisha S.


Portland, ME

$30-40/hr10 yrs exp

Professional Senior Caregiver

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Hello, Let me start off by saying I love working with seniors. It's a pure joy for me. Providing loving care for your most special people in your life. I have years of experience in great relationships with my clients and their families. I'm in search for great families to work for and with to bring the years of my experience...
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Darcy S.


Portland, ME

$40/hr9 yrs exp

Therapeutic Care

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I'm a registered/licensed occupational therapist and a certified massage therapist with a huge passion for aging in place. I have much experience in rehab so I've worked with people with an array of cognitive and physical deficits. My philosophy is to work with the whole person to maximize independence and help maintain function...
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Sara B.


Portland, ME

$10-15/hr

Part-time Caregiver/Companion Care

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Looking to provide seniors in the area with assistance and companion care for their activities of daily living. I have experience caring for my grandmother with dementia and a desire to make the lives of seniors more connected and social!
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Alexis G.


Portland, ME

$30-35/hr

Caring, Understanding, Respectful Caregiver

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My name means helper and defender of mankind, and I truly feel aligned with that meaning. From a young age I was helping out with my grandparents, babysitting the neighborhood kids, teaching swim lessons to kids and adults who ranged from infant to senior, volunteering at animal shelters, and being the person my friends would...
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Michelle F.


Portland, ME

$28-50/hr

Experienced Care Professional

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I am an educator and Pilates instructor seeking work providing care for seniors in the Portland area. I have experience working with, teaching, and supporting people of all ages and am skilled at helping people feel supported, cared for and at ease.
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Nicole G.


Portland, ME

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

I Am Reliable Caring And Loving Person

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I care for people as if they were my own family and how I'd want them treated. I'm very passionate about senior care, kind, caring, calm and very patient and empathetic. I'm able to provide both physical and emotional support to clients, help with meal preparation, medication reminders, bathing and dressing, bathroom assistance,...
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Erin K.


Portland, ME

$25-43/hr1 yrs exp

Care Provider For All Ages

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Hi there! I am a clinical social worker with a full-time job. However, I do have educational loans I'm trying to pay off. I am hoping to find some extra income, while also being able to help out someone else in need. I've cared for children off and on since I was in my teens. I'm a godmother to a 3 y. o and an "auntie" to many...
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Rebecca T.


Portland, ME

$35-50/hr1 yrs exp

Second Career

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Hi! My name is Rebecca, I am a retired Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 25 years of experience. In my retirement, I have found a love of the role of companion and support to the older populations and hope to find a family in need of this kind of support! I can help with transportation services, meal preparation, light...

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Hi my name is Ashley. I'm a nursing major and currently taking classes at SMCC. I have some experience when it comes to taking care of older people. I used to help my grandmother a lot at her nursing home. I would bathe her, feed her and keep her company. I think I would be a great fit for a job taking care of elderly because...

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Over the years I gained lots of experience caring for my elderly grandparents and other family members as they reached the ends of their lives. My mother is an RN so growing up I spent a great deal of time in nursing homes and generally watching her work. This played a great deal in my pursuing of a career in healthcare as I...
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Sarah B.


Portland, ME

$14-20/hr10 yrs exp

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My entire work history has been in the care industry. I started babysitting at age 11. I worked at a nursing home throughout high school as a unit and dietary aide, and a hospice volunteer. I've spent most of the last 15 years working with children and adults with developmental disabilities. I believe my varied history in...

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Recent senior care reviews in Portland, ME

Merril A.

5.0

My dad lived with Parkinson's & dementia, he was difficult and hostile at moments. Merril handled him w/perfection, humor and lots of successful moments. She helped him with all his personal and emotional needs. Here ability to be flexible with his needs was superior. Merril was here when the...

- Elaine I.

Melike A.

5.0

She took care of our son while we went out for a date night. She was accommodating to some changes in times and was quick to respond to texts. Would highly recommend her.

- Robin D.

Alexis W.

5.0

Our family worked with Alexis for almost a year, to help my mother-in-law. She came highly recommended and lived up to the hype. Alexis is: extremely reliable and trustworthy; knows how to build strong rapport; has great expertise in the health care system to help navigate medical issues as they...

- Care member

Caitlin P.

5.0

Cait is very professional and accountable. She always has a positive attitude and can put a smile on anyone's face.

- Lindsey F.

Natalie R.

5.0

We hired Natalie to help with our elderly mother who had come to our home for hospice care. Her sweet disposition bonded her to all of us immediately. She was knowledgeable in many of the skills needed to care for the elderly. She blended into our home like part of the family at a very stressful...

- David S.

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Ratings for Portland, ME senior care providers listed on Care.com

Average Rating5.0 / 5

Senior Care Providers in Portland, ME are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 8 reviews of the 60 listed senior care providers.