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Lauren C.


Portland, CT

$14-25/hr1 yrs exp

Summer Availability

In my spare time, I like to read, go for walks, and refinish furniture. One thing you should know about me is I am committed to doing a good job and I learn fast. I will take great care and provide compassionate support. My skills include patience, compassion, and reliability.
Lauren can also help with: Errands, meal prep, light cleaning
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Jessica M.


Portland, CT

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available

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: Personal care, hospice services, dementia
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Home Health Aide

CNA

I have worked for Middlesex health primary care for the last 20 years as a receptionist. I have had training in a few different computer systems within the hospital. I have to say my favorite interactions with patients were the elderly.
Mary L can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, meal prep, companionship, hospice services, errands & more
Skills:

CPR

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Laura F.


Newington, CT

$15-25/hr4 yrs exp

Senior Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My passion for the medical field and caregiving began in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. I pursued that interest and ended up going to school as a medical major. In college, I cared for a stroke victim with hemiparesis and I have most experience with osteoporosis and arthritis, Alzheimer's and post-polio patients. I have my...
Laura can also help with: Light cleaning, home modification, errands, dementia, companionship, meal prep & more
5.0
"Laura is a wonderful senior care provider. She gave me comfort knowing Mom was in good care. Highly recommend Laura."

Janet H.

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Leanne O.


Middletown, CT

$25/hr10 yrs exp

A Loving And Dedicated Person.

Hello Everyone! I Love to do gardening. And I am also a pretty good cook. Experience in 100% pet care. . also Certified Personal caregiver and a former home health aid. Experience with memory care! Dementia and Alzheimer's for many years.
Leanne can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, dementia, meal prep, hospice services, companionship & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Leanne, Took care of my father after he came home from a rehab facility. She had a great amount of patience and was able to manage dad's feisty attitude. She has a good sense of humor and is also good with animals. She was always on time. I would definitely hire...

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Chelsea R.


Berlin, CT

$10-20/hr

Hard Working Individual

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My mother used to work as a CNA, so she explained her job to me, and I sometimes went to work with her when I was younger and saw the CNA's etc., caring for the seniors.
Chelsea can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, personal care, meal prep
5.0
"Had hired someone before hearing from her."

Mary M.

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Kelly P.


Middletown, CT

$20-21/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Experience in senior care as well as child care. I love to make people smile. I treat all clients the same way I would want my family to be treated.
Kelly can also help with: Personal care
5.0
"Kelly was a such a compassionate, warm person. My Mother loved having her as her caregiver. Kelly went above and beyond all the time. She was a dream!!!!"

Susan B.

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Anna J.


Wethersfield, CT

$20-33/hr10 yrs exp

Great Senior Caregiver

Patient, reliable, caring, great references, experienced, supportive, calm, great communication skills, compassionate. Great caregiver for seniors available.
Anna can also help with: Meal prep, errands, mobility assistance, companionship, light cleaning, dementia & more
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Amazing caregiver! Kind, conscientious, and dependable. I cannot say enough good things about Anna. My mother adored her. Any family would be lucky to have her."

Vidya S.

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Doreen K.


Newington, CT

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Certified Dementia Specialist Caregiver

I am an HHA with a strong caregiving background of 14 years along with being a Certified Dementia Specialist. My professional experiences with different employers both private and home-care agencies has provided me with great expertise in: Personal care assistance such as bathing, dressing, Meal preparation and assistance with...
Doreen can also help with: Live-in home care, personal care, respite care, dementia, hospice services
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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Zejna K.


Wethersfield, CT

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

Certified Nurse Assistant Available For Senior Caregiving, Housekeeping And Pet Caring. Full Or Part

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Passionate, loving and caring with 7 years of experience working with senior clients at four different locations including homecare (several clients), hospitals (Hartford Hospital) and nursing homes (Hughes Health, Avon Healthcare and Alexandria Manor). Skills: Vital signs: temp, blood pressure, pulses and respiration....
Zejna can also help with: Visiting physician, transportation, light cleaning, errands, personal care, dementia & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Zejna has been a Godsend for my mother. This past year with COVID has been very tough for someone with dementia. Life has changed so much for my mother since we found Zejna. She gets her out of the house, brings her to lovely parks to see the flowers and wildlife....

Lisa H.

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Courtney N.


Glastonbury, CT

$20-25/hr9 yrs exp

Dementia/Memory Care And Companion

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Friendly, energetic and conscientious caregiver with nine years experience in dementia and elder care (long term with three families) Assists with day to day care and activities to provide a pleasant and safe environment. Offering assistance with personal activities, meal prep, light housekeeping, transportation and medication...
Courtney can also help with: Transportation, meal prep, errands, dementia, respite care, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Courtney has been helping care for our 88 yr old mom . She helps with daily bathing / dressing , meal prep , light house hold chores. She is kind , professional , caring and has a lot of experience working with elderly . My mom really enjoys Courtney's help and...

Veronica G.

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Nina B.


Wethersfield, CT

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Home Care, Aide Available Part-time Work

Reliable, kind and service-focused nursing professional, with excellent patient care skills gained through 18 years of working in diverse healthcare settings. References available upon request.
Nina can also help with: Home modification, personal care, live-in home care, dementia, hospice services, respite care & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

Licensed Nurse

CNA

5.0
"Nina was always compassionate loyal loving competent and just a really nice person"

Bill M.

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Emina K.


Wethersfield, CT

$20-25/hr5 yrs exp

Ready To Care!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Very caring person looking for work as a senior caregiver. I am an experienced companion/homemaker for 5 years. I am seeking part to full-time employment. I am very compassionate, caring, and dependable. The services I provide are: caregiving, homemaking, companion, grocery shopping, travel to appointments. I have excellent...
Emina can also help with: Companionship, dementia, mobility assistance, errands, meal prep, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Due to my work schedule that requires a lot of travel time I can't be there for my mother at times but having Emina has made all the difference. Whenever I am not in town Emina takes care of my mother by keeping her company, providing entertainment, going shopping...

Ahmad O.

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Paulette N.


Cromwell, CT

$32/hr5 yrs exp

Full Time Care Giver Available

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

An energetic loving caring person who enjoys spending time with the elderly talking socializing and helping them out. Every elderly person I treat as my mother or father give them love and attention. My overall aim is to put a smile on their face and make them laugh no matter the condition. I have been vaccinated for covid-19
Paulette can also help with: Light cleaning, personal care, errands, dementia, meal prep
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Paulette was wonderful! She helped with my father who had severe dementia. Such a pleasant and dependable person, and great for this job!"

Christina M.

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Meagan R.


Middletown, CT

$20/hr3 yrs exp

Happy To Help

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

*I'm so sorry I'm not currently able to take any new clients at this time* Hello! I am a very sweet and caring person who is eager to help others. I am looking for weekday work while I'm also in nursing school. When I was in high school I volunteered at a care center making blankets for the elderly, and visiting each week. I...
Meagan can also help with: Companionship, mobility assistance, light cleaning, dementia, errands, meal prep & more
Skills:

Wound Care

5.0
"Absolutely amazing, She's a great help to mom. Can't recommend enough!"

Cindy L.

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Zina R.


Middletown, CT

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Most Requested Caregiver

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: Light cleaning, dementia, personal care
Skills:

Wound Care

CNA

CPR

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...

Laura O.

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Charlene H.


East Hampton, CT

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Personal Care Attendant Looking For Part-time Work

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

PCA with valid certificate. Experience with paralazation, diabetics, heart conditions, feeding tube, dementia and medication assistance
Charlene can also help with: Personal care, hospice services, dementia, respite care
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Charlene is literally the best and I would highly recommend her when she is available. She is reliable and punctual and has made a extremely difficult situation with my Mother much easier. She has a great personality and my mom truly loves her, she has become part...

Matthew J.

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Jacqueline M.


East Hampton, CT

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Reliable And Trustworthy

Hello, I am a caring and dependable caregiver with experience in everything from companionship, doctor visits, budget shopping, cooking healthy meals, exercising to improve range of motion, memory care, dementia, gardening, light housekeeping, bathing, grooming, laundry, and all forms of activities of daily living. Reach out to...
Jacqueline can also help with: Dementia, errands, hospice services, companionship, live-in home care, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

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Leisha B.


Newington, CT

$35-50/hr1 yrs exp

LPN

I'm a responsible, patient - oriented individual with experience. I strive to contribute my knowledge and passion in nursing for the best of my patients.
Leisha can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, meal prep, dementia, respite care, transportation & more
Skills:

Licensed Nurse

I'm organized, I work with kids for 4 years and I took care of my grandparents for years, helping them keep the house clean, helping with errands and another house work. I'm responsible and ready to work and of course have an open relationship with a lot of communication so I can always improve.
Joye Kell can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, meal prep

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Recent senior care reviews in Portland, CT

Laura F.

5.0

Laura is a wonderful senior care provider. She gave me comfort knowing Mom was in good care. Highly recommend Laura.

- Janet H.

Leanne O.

5.0

Leanne, Took care of my father after he came home from a rehab facility. She had a great amount of patience and was able to manage dad's feisty attitude. She has a good sense of humor and is also good with animals. She was always on time. I would definitely hire her again.

- Care member

Chelsea R.

5.0

Had hired someone before hearing from her.

- Mary M.

Kelly P.

5.0

Kelly was a such a compassionate, warm person. My Mother loved having her as her caregiver. Kelly went above and beyond all the time. She was a dream!!!!

- Susan B.

Anna J.

5.0

While Anna was unable to fill in for the days and time we needed her to care for mom, she was very quick to respond, very pleasant, and shared kind words. Good luck Anna. Dave in Berlin

- Dave C.

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