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60 caregivers are listed in Dover, PA
The average rate is $18/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby caregivers is 7 years
Caregivers in Dover, PA
Hello, My name is Paige. I'm currently a college student but have plenty of experience with caregiving. My brother was diagnosed and later succumbed to a brain tumor. Due to this he had a traumatic brain injury, couldn't feed himself, had memory issues and near the end of his life was confined to a bed. Now yes, my parents were...
Paige can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, errands, light cleaning, transportation
I am a new CNA, graduated in 2023. I am young, but I'm eager to get experience and help and care for people as much as possible. My goal is to change the care that CNAs give to their patients/residents. Although I am only one person, I want to do as much as possible to give the people I work for the best personalized care...
Rebekah can also help with: Hospice services, meal prep, dementia, errands, light cleaning, live-in home care & more
Skills:
CNA
Hello!
I am an experienced senior care Registered Nurse who has also been an advocate for the health and safety of seniors. I am currently licensed in FL and PA.
Available one day a week, perhaps as a backup to a regularly scheduled caregiver. Dates begin January 1 through April 20, 2024. Yes, I am a "snowbird".
I look...
Jeanette can also help with: Errands, respite care, transportation, meal prep, hospice services, light cleaning & more
Rebecca H.
Abbottstown, PA
$28/hr • 7 yrs exp
Compassionate caregiver with more than 5 years of experience engaging seniors to improve activity levels and upkeep general wellness. High energy, good spirited, friendly. I can do housekeeping and cooking, medication administration, CPR certified, I have experience with mobility issues, dementia, dressing, feeding, amongst many...
Rebecca can also help with: Dementia, errands, light cleaning, hospice services, live-in home care, companionship & more
Skills:
Wound Care
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
I bring compassion and understanding to elder caregiving, drawing from my work in a nursing home and caring for my grandparents with dementia.
Background:
I provided daily assistance, medication management, and emotional support in the nursing home. Caring for my grandparents deepened my empathy and taught me the importance of...
Rachel can also help with: Dementia, errands, meal prep, hospice services, light cleaning, live-in home care & more
Skills:
CNA
I'd describe my personality as flexible, dependable, kind. I like caring for seniors because I enjoy serving others and establishing relationships. We all deserve to feel valued and heard. I work to create a connection with each client.
I started caring for seniors when when my husband was diagnosed with cancer and I lost my...
Stacey can also help with: Errands, hospice services, companionship, meal prep, mobility assistance, dementia & 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: Meal prep, companionship, errands, light cleaning
David W M.
Manchester, PA
$15-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
I have 5 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Light Housecleaning. Meal prep. give medication. Put exercise routine. Spend time with client and take them places also do things . Keep client safe and you will know your loved one is safe at all times. I have liability insurance and I am dependable hard...
David W can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, meal prep
I had been a nurse for many years, and also a nursing home administrator. I have worked in the aging field, and love it. I believe that our elders have worked hard to give us the world we have today, and now, in their more frail years, deserve to be taken care of, and shown respect. I have worked as a companion for individuals,...
Janice can also help with: Errands, respite care, personal care, meal prep, hospice services, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Licensed Nurse
I am a compassionate, friendly, experienced caregiver with several years experience working with seniors and persons with disabilities, and mild dementia. References available. Have recent clearances. Looking for part time daytime work, 10 to 15 hrs per week. I can provide transportation, meal prep, errands, light housekeeping,...
Sarah can also help with: Errands, respite care, personal care, meal prep, dementia, light cleaning & more
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: Errands, companionship, hospice services, light cleaning, live-in home care, dementia & more
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"We are so grateful for the care and kindness that Sherry provided for our mother. Sherry is professional, knowledgeable, punctual, and dependable!! Sherry became part of our family and demonstrated such kindness to us and our mother. She was always on time,...
Jody H.
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: Respite care, personal care, hospice services, dementia
5.0
"I just want to mention that we interviewed Deanna. Unfortunately, she was not able to provide the hours we needed due to her loyalty to another family she's working with. We found that to be a very respectable trait. Would definitely have hired her if she was...
Priscilla S.
5.0
(1)
Hi my name is Angela. I'm a compassionate Private Duty Caregiver with over 20 yrs experience. I have worked with surgical recovery, Alzheimer's, Dementia, elderly, chronically ill and much more! I am so intrigued by the stories I have heard, things I have learned, and the families and friends I have met over the years. I'm...
Angela can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, light cleaning, errands, live-in home care, companionship & more
Skills:
CPR
Wound Care
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Angie has many years of experience caring for people who can't care for themselves. You can see and hear the affection she has for each and every one of her patients. You couldn't ask for someone better to care for your loved ones."
Danielle E.
4.8
(20)
Hired by 16 families in your neighborhood
My mother suffered a stroke in 2006 and was left with dementia, aphasia and a weak right side. Because she couldn't live on her own anymore I moved to her home and became her full-time caregiver for 8 years. She had lost the ability to do anything on her own. It was time for me to do MY part and take care of her AND ensure her...
Katherine can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, companionship, hospice services, errands, home modification & more
Skills:
Wound Care
5.0
"Kathy cared for my mother for short term care after a hospitalization. She got Mom walking again and feeling much better. I was working with Kathy from out of state and found her to be professional, organized and thorough. She made the whole process go much...
Debra Z.
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: Light cleaning, errands, respite care, meal prep
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
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Everyday experience with managing & administering medications, mobility assistance, bathing/dressing, help stay physically active, meal prep, errands/shopping, transportation and light housekeeping. I have training on a variety of medical equipment. You will find me caring and compassionate. I want my senior(s) to feel like...
Stephanie can also help with: Errands, companionship, hospice services, live-in home care, light cleaning, dementia & more
5.0
"Stephanie answered the call when my Father moved in with me and my wife after my Mother passed away. She provided an exceptional level of care and concern while caring for him since we worked full time outside our home. Anyone who is in need of in-home care...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I have been taking care of senior citizens privately in their homes since I was 17 yrs old, I am now 41. I loved what I was doing so much that I went to school to become a Nationally Certified and Registered Medical Assistant, NRCMA. . I went on to work in urgent care, occupational medicine, private family practice and...
Nicole can also help with: Dementia, companionship, errands, light cleaning, meal prep, hospice services & more
Skills:
CNA
Wound Care
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Nicole was very conscientious and dependable. We were able to trust my father in her care for an entire weekend with no concerns whatsoever. She made notes detailing what she had done for/with my dad and was very thorough. She is highly recommended!!"
Joanna P.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am 63 years old and I am young in spirit with a big heart, high energy activity level and am mature in experience. I've been a constant caregiver since I've been a young girl. I started out babysitting I raised nine children of my own by myself as a single parent along with working a full-time job I took care of my elderly...
Denise can also help with: Mobility assistance, meal prep, dementia, companionship, light cleaning, errands & more
5.0
"Excellent with my father in law making sure he safe and always well cared for."
Bonnie R.
5.0
(1)
Experienced caregiver looking for part time evening and weekend work. I have been in the home nursing industry for 5 years but have moved into the management side, but would still love to work one-on-one with patients part time outside of my full time job. Reliable transportation. Experience with special needs (pediatric and...
Michaela can also help with: Personal care, respite care, dementia
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Michaela really brought out a side of my grandmother that I hadn't seen in a long time! She is awesome and very personable! "
Samantha N.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I started out working in the nursing home as a CNA, after which I worked with the home bound elderly whose health concerns ranged from sight impaired, dementia/Alzheimer's, stroke, and ALS. I assisted them with personal care, patient transfer, meal preparation, med assistance, groceries, occupational and physical therapy...
Susan can also help with: Live-in home care, companionship, dementia, light cleaning, errands, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Susan K. assisted my parents in their home several days a week for several months. We adored her and so did they. Susan brought just the right blend of helping them without patronizing them. She was able to effectively handle my mom, whose brain damage sometimes...
Kathy R.
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Recent caregiver reviews in Dover, PA
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.
Deanna D.
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 loved one. Her care has been critical...
- Joie A.
Angela B.
5.0
Angie has many years of experience caring for people who can't care for themselves. You can see and hear the affection she has for each and every one of her patients. You couldn't ask for someone better to care for your loved ones.
- Danielle E.
Katherine J.
5.0
Kathy came into our lives when our dad entered in-home hospice care in August. She took excellent care of him and the household tasks that needed to be done. After he passed, she stayed on to care for my mother who had entered in-home hospice care, and her standard of excellent care continued. Her...
- Amy A.
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.
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FAQs for finding caregivers in Dover, PA
What caregiver services can I find near me in Dover, PA?
Most private senior caregiver services in Dover, 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 Dover.
How much does it cost to hire a caregiver in Dover, PA in 2024?
The average rate for hiring a caregiver in Dover, PA on Care.com as of May, 2024 is $18.12 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 Dover, PA?
There are currently 8 caregivers in Dover, PA on Care.com. You can filter and sort caregivers by distance from Dover, 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 Dover before making a hiring decision.
Are private caregivers near me in Dover, PA background checked?
Yes, caregivers near you in Dover, 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.