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60 caregivers are listed in Downey, CA
The average rate is $22/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby caregivers is 5 years
Caregivers in Downey, CA
5.0
(1)
Trustworthy knowlegeable on handling a variety daily assisted care. Very patience and reliable caregiver
Olive can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, live-in home care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
5.0
"Olive has been caring for my father for over a year now. She is prompt, kind, and works well with my father. Her patience with him is saintly. My dad’s dementia can be challenging."
Nancy F.
5.0
(1)
I have 21 years of experience in caring for the elderly.
with the disease
* Alzheimer
*Parkinson disease
*incontinence
I administer their medication, I drive to doctor's appointments.
I prepare food, and I am aware of your personal cleanliness.
I bath elder as well,
I love taking care of these people
Leticia can also help with: Mobility assistance, companionship, dementia, errands, home modification, meal prep & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Leticia was loyal, caring, and never missed a day of work over about 4 years. She treated my elderly father (and all of us!) like family."
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Companions, driving , light cleaning, cleaning, house shorts and light cooking I have current references train to use lift , comfortable with pets , have certificate from orange college, puntual and hard working .
Oscar can also help with: Hospice services, mobility assistance, dementia, personal care, companionship, transportation & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Oscar is a very good caregiver. We had him for 3 years and he took wonderful care of my husband. They became great friends and it was only due to my husband's death that he is no longer in our family."
Bonnie D.
Angelina P.
Downey, CA
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
HHA Had 26 Years Experience.. CNA .. Had A Permanent Job But I Have 3 Days Available Sat , Sun,Th
4.7
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I been working as a caregiver for 26years. It's been one of the greatest pleasures of my life being able to help others with their daily lives. I am a responsible, honest and excellent worker. With over 20 years of experience, there is nothing that I haven't seen or worked with. I absolutely love what I do and hope to not only...
Angelina can also help with: Hospice services, personal care, dementia, visiting physician, live-in home care
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"She will try her best with anything you ask. She has lots of patience."
Debbie C.
Priscilla R.
Downey, CA
$45/hr • 10 yrs exp
Respectable, Patient And Caring For The Well Being Of Others.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 12 years of experience. I can help with Home Care companionship, medicine management, preparing meals, light housekeeping, bathing, getting dressed, taking client to NEAR BY doctors appointments also NEAR BY errands/shopping. My caregiving experiences are with cancer patients (taking chemo/radiation/Gerson Therapy...
Priscilla can also help with: Dementia, home modification, light cleaning, hospice services, errands, companionship & more
5.0
"Priscilla was a gift to our family!! We were blessed to have found such a servant heart, responsible, proactive, and encouraging caregiver. Priscilla was always on time, willing to learn new tasks, able to adjust to our special needs, and happily cared for our...
Deborah K.
Brenda M.
Downey, CA
$28-50/hr
3.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My grandmother had a care giving for a while and I watched her get taken care of sometimes I helped out as well I have the patients for taking care of people and my step dad mom had dementia and lived with us and I helped out with her. I'd love to help you out and make you're life easier
Brenda can also help with: Meal prep, errands, light cleaning, hospice services, transportation
3.0
"Brenda is the sweetest, unfortunately did not take the job serious. Asked for less hours, changed her schedule, then asked for more hours, while I was working on it, she messaged me Saturday saying she quit, no notice, so if you are looking for someone dependable,...
Deana L.
Joselito R.
Downey, CA
$35-50/hr • 15 yrs exp
I Am A Caregiver For 15 Years And I Love This Job A Lot. I Have A Big Heart For The Elders.
I have been working as a caregiver for over 15yrs now. I am compassionate of taking care of an elderly.
my job is to take care of the patient who has :dementia , Alzheimer's,, diabetes, hypertension, g-tube Louie body dementia, I know how to use Hoyer lift, oxygen, suction machine. medication management, drs. appt and doing...
Joselito can also help with: Errands, meal prep, companionship, light cleaning, dementia, hospice services & more
I have over 6 years of providing private caregiving services. Very caring and empathic caregiver with experience in personal hygiene, daily activities, and transport skills.
Amanda can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, errands, dementia, mobility assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
kind, hardworking and a good communicator. I am patience , good listener and enjoy working closely with others - especially older people.
Tamara can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, meal prep, companionship, respite care
Hello, my name is Teresa (or Terry)!
I am a very reliable, patient, and creative person who has many years of experience caring for children, from infants to teenagers, and elders. With me, I will ensure your loved ones receive appropriate care, and I'm willing to do additional other tasks if requested. I am an organizer,...
Teresa can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, errands, transportation
Maria D.
Downey, CA
$25-35/hr • 8 yrs exp
Caring Is The Key That Unlocks Doors And Opens Eyes To The Needs And Struggles Of Others.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Caregiving is a constant learning experience.
Motivated caregiver trained in mobility assistance, personal hygiene support and housekeeping. Focuses on comfort and emotional support and meets physical needs.
Experience:
Live-in Elderly Caregiver (8years)
Elderly Couple
Assisted with activities of daily living
Light...
Maria can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, live-in home care, hospice services, companionship, light cleaning & more
Sri G.
Downey, CA
$10-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have been a caregiver for over 22 years. During that period I have developed my skills with a CNA certificate, First aid certification, CPR certification, dementia and Alzheimer's certification, medication training and a Residential-Elderly Certification Program State (RCFE) license. When I take over as caregiver for a new...
Sri can also help with: Home modification, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep, errands, live-in home care & more
Skills:
CNA
Yaritza D.
Downey, CA
$20-50/hr • 6 yrs exp
I am a hard working independent caregiver that is responsible and hard working . I have 6 years of experience and have all it takes to care for your loved one.
Yaritza can also help with: Light cleaning, hospice services, errands, meal prep, companionship, dementia & more
5.0
"Professional, Punctual, Caring, Fast learning, Amazing with cooking and baking, Family oriented, Excellent driving skills, She is an amazing person which equals an amazing caregiver."
Ronnie V.
Christin A.
Downey, CA
$25-30/hr • 1 yrs exp
I Am Patient, A Good Listener And Enjoy Working Closely With Others - Especially Older People
Hello my name is Christine! I'm 22 years old and I'm a college student, looking to be a registered nurse. Compassionate and dedicated caregiver, providing exceptional care to elderly patients. Skilled in assisting patients with daily living activities, monitoring vital signs and administering medication. My strengths as a...
Christin can also help with: Hospice services, meal prep, errands, dementia, live-in home care, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
College student looking for work to do during the summer. I have experience with caregiving, tutoring, errand runs, and transportation.
I used to care for about 5 clients a week but quit to move for school.
I'm looking for a flexible schedule to work with my school schedule
I do NOT administer medication.
Mahaila can also help with: Errands, companionship, meal prep, dementia, light cleaning, mobility assistance & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
I am reliable, caring, patient and responsible. I am a person that believes empathy and kindness go a very long way. Experienced and compassionate caregiver with more than 10 years of experience working with diverse patient populations and delivering comprehensive patient care. A strong background in fostering good relationships...
Alicia can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, live-in home care, errands, light cleaning
5.0
"I am immensely grateful for the exceptional care Alicia’s provided to my mother, who has moderate-stage dementia. Alicia’s energy and vibrant personality created an uplifting environment for my mother. Her ability to engage my mother in conversation was truly...
Care member
Carlos C.
Downey, CA
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Currently working in the field of non emergency medical transportation as a contractor so I have a lot of flexibility.
I love and enjoy the work that I do. I also have 10 years working as a caregiver and companion. I also own a wheelchair accessible vehicle so this will make it easy to transport to and from doctor appointments...
Carlos can also help with: Live-in home care
Skills:
CPR
Adan Z.
Downey, CA
$25/hr • 1 yrs exp
I am a compassionate and caring person with experience in senior care as a caregiver and I'm currently working as a Direct Support Professional in a home for people with intellectual or developmental disabilities. I have experience in meal preparation, toileting, medication administration, light housekeeping and companion care....
Adan can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, home modification
Melissa O.
Downey, CA
$20-27/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hello, my name is Melissa and I have 3yrs experience as a caregiver. With my past patient I would meal prep, take vitals, remind of medication/ vitamin, aided in transportation to Dr. appt as well as run errands. I also provided assistance with bathing and dressing. I am covid vaccinated as well as CPR and First aid Certified. I...
Melissa can also help with: Transportation, meal prep, light cleaning, errands
Hi my name is Esmeralda and I will be Committed to enhancing the quality of life for seniors by assisting with daily activities, medication management, and creating a safe and comfortable environment.
My experience with caregiver comes from my last roomate with IHSS.
Skilled in building trusting relationships I am here to...
Esmeralda can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, live-in home care, home modification, meal prep, companionship & more
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Recent caregiver reviews in Downey, CA
Olive P.
5.0
Olive has been caring for my father for over a year now. She is prompt, kind, and works well with my father. Her patience with him is saintly. My dad’s dementia can be challenging.
- Nancy F.
Leticia R.
5.0
Leticia was loyal, caring, and never missed a day of work over about 4 years. She treated my elderly father (and all of us!) like family.
- Care member
Oscar S.
5.0
Oscar is the best care provider and all-around good person we could have ever hoped to be the one to come into our parents' home to provide them care and companionship.
Oscar gives peace of mind by keeping the lines of communication open, texting the status of my mother while he is there with...
- Denise P.
Angelina P.
5.0
Angie cares for my mom who is bed bound. She is very caring and capable, we love her and are so lucky to have found her.
- Sunny V.
Priscilla R.
5.0
To acknowledge what a great job Priscilla is doing with my mother.
- Care member
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FAQs for finding caregivers in Downey, CA
What caregiver services can I find near me in Downey, CA?
Most private senior caregiver services in Downey, CA 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 Downey.
How much does it cost to hire a caregiver in Downey, CA in 2024?
The average rate for hiring a caregiver in Downey, CA on Care.com as of May, 2024 is $22.43 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 Downey, CA?
There are currently 23 caregivers in Downey, CA on Care.com. You can filter and sort caregivers by distance from Downey, CA 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 Downey before making a hiring decision.
Are private caregivers near me in Downey, CA background checked?
Yes, caregivers near you in Downey, CA 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.
Ratings for Downey, CA caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.5 / 5
Caregivers in Downey, CA are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 16 reviews of the 60 listed caregivers.