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5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello. A very happy and patient lady in search for a job. Having someone smile and achieve their day to day activities is a blessing. Having our loved ones at home in a safe environment and keeping them active and self independent is the goal for a caregivers and family members.
Thanks and be blessed.
Rabecca can also help with: Dementia, personal care
Skills:
Licensed Nurse
CPR
5.0
"Rabecca was a wonderful employee for my parents for almost 2 years! She knew how to engage them and connected quickly with them. She was able to encourage my mother to get up and do all kinds of activities. Rabecca is reliable, kind, compassionate, caring, and...
Marie H.
5.0
(1)
My name is Doug. I have experience with the elderly and the disabled. I am currently overseeing the needs of my 80+ year old father, so I am familiar with the demands required for the aging population. I have an athletic build so I can give physical assistance if needed. Living in York, PA I am very familiar with the area and I...
Douglas can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, meal prep, respite care
Skills:
CPR
Wound Care
5.0
"Doug was a kind and caring companion to my 66-year old cousin who has physical and mental disabilities and is confined to a wheelchair. Doug provided transportation and assisted with shopping and errands. He went out of his way to identify outings, such as a...
Susan L.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have extensive healthcare background in many fields such as Oncology, Stroke, Geriatric, Diabetic, Mental health also dementia. I have exceptional references that will validate the love, care and companionship I give to my clients. I am willing to provide assistance with personal hygiene, meals, laundry and transportation to...
Shirl can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, light cleaning, companionship, errands, hospice services & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
5.0
"Shirl has become an extension of our family. She is always positive and motivating to my mother who has Alzheimer/Dementia and other physical aliments. She thinks of creative ways to keep my mother physically active and mentally engaged, she provides...
Christina R.
Sherry L.
Etters, PA
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
I Enjoy Helping Others. Must Add I Work Self Employed. No Taxes And No Worries Of Liability
4.7
(21)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
I started being a caregiver in 2011 with my father in Illinois. Drive him to Dr apt. Worked closely with hospices. 12 yrs I have helped many hospices. I have experience with many different illnesses. I have traveled many miles just to make sure a patient is Ok and I tidy up their homes, laundry and bathe them. I prepare meals....
Sherry can also help with: Companionship, live-in home care, dementia, light cleaning, hospice services, errands & more
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"She is very caring and focused. She understands and recognizes illness. She was so great with my dad and a hard worker. My dad is currently in the hospital and still alive thanks to Sherry. If he is able to come home, I will bring her back in a heart beat!"
Jennifer D.
Jazmine R.
York, PA
$20-30/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Jazmine. I've been a CNA for 8 years and am looking to help some families who are seeking a compassionate and dedicated caregiver. During my time as a caregiver, I have cared for individuals of all ages who have been affected by dementia/Alzheimer's, TBI, autism, etc. I am very passionate about my work and...
Jazmine can also help with: Hospice services, companionship, dementia, light cleaning, errands, meal prep & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Jasmine is fantastic! Her main job was to help D who had a stroke and was right side paralyzed, while myself and husband were working. She made suggestions and taught our family how to help take better care and do activities easier for the times of day when she...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have done nurses aide work for 40 years and for 10 years I worked in dialysis. I love helping the elderly, it takes a special person to work in this field and I'm that special person you are looking for. I am also CPR certified. I worked Nursing Homes, Hospice and Alzheimer's units along with Private Duty. Last 5 yrs I've been...
Michelle can also help with: Personal care, dementia, respite care
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"We interviewed Michelle and she was very knowledgeable and professional. Unfortunately our schedules did not work out but we would still consider her in the future if needed."
Heather And Matt Z.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Jen. I have been in health care since I was 13 when I started volunteering at a local nursing home. I then started working as a hospitality aide, where later the company paid for me to become a certified nursing assistant. I started going to school for my RN and stopped a year a half in because life happens. I...
Jennifer can also help with: Errands, dementia, meal prep, light cleaning, hospice services
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"She attended to all the details. She made her time there a pleasure."
Tim C.
Deanna D.
Middletown, PA
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have worked in a group home style setting for 11+ years. I have cared for individuals with both physical and mental disabilities. I was a group home supervisor for about 8 of those years. I feel that I give good quality care as I would want for my own family member. I am friendly and honest and try to give my l00% work...
Deanna can also help with: Personal care, hospice services, dementia, respite care
5.0
"I cannot say enough good things about Deanna. She is truly amazing. She is dependable, punctual, trustworthy and caring. She took excellent care of my father. It was so stressful finding someone and being able to trust them. Deanna has really been great for my...
Joie A.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Melissa! I live in Ephrata, PA in Lancaster County. I have over 20 years Caregiving experience and have a very special place in my heart for the senior community. I am professional with a very caring and compassionate personality. My goal is to create a better quality of life for those I serve.
Please contact...
Melissa can also help with: Errands, personal care, meal prep, hospice services, dementia, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Melissa came to help care for my elderly aunt (91) and was absolutely wonderful! Very professional and beyond helpful. I would highly recommend her."
Sarah S.
4.4
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have more than 10 years of experience for homecare. I took care of variety of people during the 10 years. I have experience with those that have dementia. I have done 6 different hospice cases. I am dependable. Flexible. Very caring. I have cooked, cleaned, help give meds when needed. I could get a written referral from the...
Tara can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, hospice services, errands, companionship, light cleaning & more
4.0
"Very caring. Came faithfully. My mother liked her. "
Care member
Hello, my name is Emily and I have been working in care giving for the last 10 years. Prior to obtaining my CNA license and working in long term care, I worked in home care. I have experience in many areas of care giving, from dementia and Alzheimer's care, to hospice care and end of life, and any age in between. I have...
Emily can also help with: Dementia, errands, light cleaning, companionship, meal prep, hospice services & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
Laura H.
York, PA
$8-17/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hi there! I'm currently a personal caregiver. I have worked with many, giving care to clients with Parkinson's, dementia and cancer.
I enjoy what I do and it's very rewarding being able to help someone else and make a difference in their life. Life is short and the little things are the big things.
Laura can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, hospice services, dementia
Skills:
Home Health Aide
If you are looking for someone who is reliable, responsible, trustworthy, clean, organized, hard working, & a friendly companion; I'm the one for you. I treat everyone with kindness and respect because that's how I like my loved ones to be treated too.
I hope that I will be what your family is looking for in a caregiver, God...
Shaddai can also help with: Live-in home care, light cleaning, hospice services, errands, meal prep, dementia & more
Hello! I am LaKiesha and I am able to be a caregiver. I worked in a retirement home as a med tech/nurses assistant and enjoyed my time there a lot. I also live with my grandfather to help him with his daily activities. I enjoy being able to help and do what I can. I am also CPR/first aid certified. Please email me for more...
Lakiesha can also help with: Dementia, personal care
Angel R.
Lebanon, PA
$21/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hello , I'm a CNA / caregiver , almost 2 years taking care of different kind of patient , vital signs and more. I enjoy caring for others. Bilingual Spanish
I'd describe my personality as charismatic, responsible and organized
I like caring for seniors because make me feel better about the kind of person I have become
I'm...
Angel can also help with: Hospice services, light cleaning, dementia, companionship, mobility assistance
Deann S.
Lititz, PA
$15-20/hr • 4 yrs exp
I am an in home care giver/companion because I want to give back and make a difference! I know the importance of making sure that your loved one is being taken care of and treated with love and kindness and I will do that! I have a clean record and driving record and I will gladly provide a background check at your request....
Deann can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, personal care, respite care, dementia, meal prep & more
I am a caregiver for my husband and have in past cared for my mother who was bedridden until her passing. I am a creative person by nature and love to have hands on tasks to keep others minds sharp and their mobility intact. I prove to be a caring and compassionate listener and am always happy to cook something special by...
Jean can also help with: Companionship, errands, meal prep, light cleaning
Hello! I have 3 years working in a retirement ecumenical home, giving a listening ear and cooking/baking for seniors with specific diets or needs. I also took care of a sweet senior lady - driving her to her appointments, errands, and grocery shopping. Light meal preparation and light cleaning. Companionship and encouragement.
Meghan can also help with: Transportation, dementia, light cleaning, errands, meal prep
Caring for my mother for the last 10 years of her life was the most rewarding part of my life. I believe that the elderly deserve to be treated with patience and love (even when it's hard!), as I hope I will be treated when I, too, inevitably need assistance.
I am a mother, grandmother, and teacher, having spent my adult life...
Joanne can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, hospice services, errands, dementia, respite care & more
Some of my happiest moment as an are those if caring for my mother while she battled stage four small cell carcinoma. I'd like to continue giving joy.
Mary can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
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Recent caregiver reviews in Columbia, PA
Rabecca N.
5.0
Rabecca was a wonderful employee for my parents for almost 2 years! She knew how to engage them and connected quickly with them. She was able to encourage my mother to get up and do all kinds of activities. Rabecca is reliable, kind, compassionate, caring, and responsible. I trusted her completely...
- Marie H.
Douglas M.
5.0
Doug was a kind and caring companion to my 66-year old cousin who has physical and mental disabilities and is confined to a wheelchair. Doug provided transportation and assisted with shopping and errands. He went out of his way to identify outings, such as a baseball game, that my cousin might...
- Susan L.
Shirl L.
5.0
Shirl is very caring and goes above and beyond for my grandmother. She also does anything to help me as well such as cleaning up, running errands, and bringing my grandmother meals. She relates very well to elderly people and has a great sense of humor. She has been helping my grandmother...
- Jennifer H.
Sherry L.
5.0
Sherry is an excellent caregiver. I'm so glad I found her when I needed respite care. She's trustworthy, reliable and goes above and beyond. I could tell from the start that she's very experienced. She always able to anticipate my mom's needs. Sherry responds quickly when I reach out to her and...
- April K.
Jazmine R.
5.0
Jazmine took care of my uncle in 2017. She was a huge help to my aunt and family. The amount of care and compassion she showed us was astounding. I could definitely tell that this was her passion, not just a job. She was always punctual and helpful. She truly cared for my uncle as if he was family....
- Care member
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FAQs for finding caregivers in Columbia, PA
What caregiver services can I find near me in Columbia, PA?
Most private senior caregiver services in Columbia, PA will offer companionship, safety supervision, and assistance with daily activities in the comfort of the person's home. Caregivers can help seniors to move safely around their home, provide social and emotional support, assist with different degrees of personal care (bathing, dressing, or feeding), and help with meal preparations or light housekeeping. They can also help your loved one with medication reminders, and some can even drive them to any errand or doctor appointments around Columbia.
How much does it cost to hire a caregiver in Columbia, PA in 2024?
The average rate for hiring a caregiver in Columbia, PA on Care.com as of May, 2024 is $16.00 per hour. This cost may fluctuate depending on the type of assistance needed by your senior loved one and the caregiver's experience and certifications.
How do I find private caregivers near me in Columbia, PA?
There are currently 1 caregivers in Columbia, PA on Care.com. You can filter and sort caregivers by distance from Columbia, PA or zip code, although you can expand the radius of your search if you'd like to increase your options. From there, compare candidates by reading about their experience working with seniors, the type of caregiving services they provide, and their hourly rate. Be sure to run background checks and check references from other families in Columbia before making a hiring decision.
Are private caregivers near me in Columbia, PA background checked?
Yes, caregivers near you in Columbia, PA on Care.com are asked to complete an annual background check called a CareCheck. Senior caregivers who complete this background check will have a badge on their profile displaying the date it was run. While CareCheck is a good start, we strongly recommend that you follow some additional steps for hiring a caregiver for seniors safely, which include interviewing candidates, checking references, and running your own background check. Visit our Safety Center to learn more.