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60 caregivers are listed in Downey, CA
The average rate is $21/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby caregivers is 5 years
Caregivers in Downey, CA
Rebecca L.
Los Angeles, CA
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.3
(9)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am a go getter and a very hard worker, I do my best always. I am always open to learn new things,
make suggestions together with families to let their loved one be comfortable. I cook, clean all requirements am not a complainant but a complier except if needs be. caregiving is my life for the 20 + years I have been doing it...
Rebecca can also help with: Personal care, meal prep, dementia, errands, light cleaning
Skills:
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
5.0
"Rebecca is very hard working and she prove it in her job. "
Mercedes Z.
3.5
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I love caring for seniors. I've been doing so since 2004. I've cared for someone with multiple sclerosis for 4years. Recently I've provided care for someone for 11 1/2 years. Whose experience an brain aneurysm, & a stroke. I love what I do, because it gives me joy to care for those, that are unable to do so themselves. I've took...
Kamisha can also help with: Dementia, personal care
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"We have had the pleasure of working with Kamisha for a year and a half.
My wife has difficulty with meeting new people because she is unable to speak, so it's not easy for us to find a trusting caregiver.
When we initially met with Kamisha, she set off such...
David C.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am an in-home care provider. I work with people who need help in their homes. I work with people who can't provide for themselves. I would love to be your caregiver because I love helping others I am a parent myself I also have parenting/caregiver skills that I utilize strongly so I know how hectic it can get to not have help...
Donica can also help with: Errands, dementia, companionship, personal care
5.0
"Donica was hired by me to provide senior Care. I am always happy to hire people who are reliable and take pride in what they do and Donica is one of the best at what she does. If you are looking to have someone cared for and treated with respect I would definitely...
Lee B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
To date I have cared for 7 seniors/ disabled people with day to day activities. I do it all: cleaning, cooking, medication, running errands, pet care, etc. I am experienced with alzheimers and dementia. Looking forward to being your loved one's new family member!
Crista can also help with: Errands, live-in home care, dementia, hospice services, meal prep, light cleaning & more
5.0
"When initially interviewing Crista, I found her to be polite, attentive and eager to provide support and assistance to my needs. I subsequently hired Crista and she has assisted me twice, and a third is coming up. Crista is intelligent, dedicated and compassionate,...
Mark K.
5.0
(1)
I am a Certified Nutritionist Assistant who has over 34 years of experience working for W. I. C. with families in need. Aside from helping new mothers navigate the stages of motherhood, I also was the primary caregiver of my mother for the past 20+ years. I'm patient, kind, and always work from a place of empathy.
Thelma can also help with: Errands, companionship, transportation, light cleaning, hospice services, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Thelma is a very respectful, patient, responsible babysitter, I recommend her st 💯 %,my children are now grown, otherwise she would still be with us "
Care member
5.0
(1)
I am a compassionate, companion caregiver with experience including assisting with daily living tasks and keeping clients as active as possible. I have enjoyed connecting while doing puzzles , reading , going on walks and assisting with doctor visits as well. Sometimes assisting with housekeeping and laundry.
Cynthia can also help with: Personal care, visiting physician
5.0
"She takes care of my mom. Is very patient, understanding, kind, and is a wonderful companion. "
Kat J.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I've been a caregiver for 10 years and within the 10 years . I have a great love for assisting with care. I am very compassionate, outgoing and kindhearted.
Katherine can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, personal care
5.0
"Katherine is caring, considerate, prompt, and goes that extra mile. Very personable. Demonstrates initiative."
Adrienne S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello friend,
I am an experienced bilingual care provider specializing in senior companionship living in the city of Whittier. I offer uplifting conversation, arts/crafts, hobbies that help seniors engage and enjoy. Caregiving is essential and offering your elderly loved ones time to express themselves and not feel lonely,...
Gloria can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, specialized care, errands, companionship, mobility assistance & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Gloria is so patient, kind and reliable with my mother, who has dementia. Thank you, Gloria!"
Christine F.
4.7
(7)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
As a caregiver I provide care for families and assist with the following. Responsibilities:
Implement routines that maintain a person's health, comfort, and well-being.
Help elderly or disabled individuals with their activities of daily living, such as dressing, grooming, eating, and bathing.
Inform the patient's family members...
Raquel can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, light cleaning, companionship, meal prep, errands & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
5.0
"Raquel was hired by myself and daughter in law to take care of my late wife D after she has a stroke.Raquel brought out a side of D that we hadn't seen in a long time.She made her laugh and just loved Raquel's loving and caring heart. I highly recommend her. She's...
Bob H.
5.0
(2)
I am a registered caregiver which means I have a fingerprint and background with the state of California my credentials are available at your request! I am a highly trained, CPR certified, I am a CNA and CMA. I have patience, I care about every aspect of my clients day. I am professional in responding to clients needs, with a...
Tiffiny can also help with: Companionship, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia, mobility assistance, hospice services & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Wound Care
CNA
5.0
"Tiffiny is a great care taker! Very kind and punctual."
Shawnee W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Navigating last-minute caregiving arrangements for a loved one can be complex and stressful. I offer flexible availability for short-term care needs, whether it's a quick break or a longer period. With a background in managing the care of an elderly woman and providing support for my own family members, I bring a wealth of...
Davina can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, dementia, companionship, hospice services, errands & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Davina was on time, responsive to calls/texts, detail oriented, and very kind!"
Stacie M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Caring for all kinds of people has been a natural thing to do for me since I can remember. I have patience to care for older people and I get why they are the way they are. I have cared for several persons in the past and have strong references.
Lizbeth can also help with: Personal care, companionship, meal prep, light cleaning, transportation, errands & more
5.0
"Lizbeth cared for my 96-year-old father this last year (2012) until he recently passed. My sister and I had cared for my father for the last six years prior, which made taking on a home care individual difficult. Lizbeth was patient with both our father and us....
Lori C.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I am Cherry, a Filipina caregiver. I am a jolly, responsible person, easy to be with and most importantly, I am Covid vaccinated and boosted. I can prepare simple meals, feeding, mobility assistance, do light housekeeping, companionship, medication prompting, bathing, changing diapers. I am able to make errands, doing...
Cherry Ann can also help with: Light cleaning, hospice services, meal prep, companionship, dementia, errands & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Cherry was an outstanding caregiver. She was super responsive, professional, pleasant, on time, dedicated, naturally kind, extremely helpful, and provided stellar care for my mom."
Care member
Kimberly R.
Buena Park, CA
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello! I am 28 years old and am a CNA. I have 5 years of experience as a CNA and 8 years of experience in caregiving. I'm extremely friendly and outgoing and am very flexible in hours. If you have any further questions please feel free to send me a message or to set up a phone call/ meeting. I would love to meet who I'll be...
Kimberly can also help with: Live-in home care, companionship, light cleaning, hospice services, errands, dementia & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Kimberly is one of the kindest people I know! She is sensitive to my 83 year old mom’s needs and yet she knows how to encourage her to get stronger in the nicest way. Kimberly is reliable, easy to talk to, loves what she does and is definitely worth every penny!...
Lisa L.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I love being a caregiver for the elderly. I know that I can bring a smile to their face and not make them feel lonely. One of my biggest interest is meal preparation because I love to cook. I have been a caregiver for the past 10years and as the days and years pass by, I love what I do more. In my past jobs, I would provide...
Elizabeth can also help with: Personal care, home modification, dementia
5.0
"Elizabeth is an excellent housekeeper and shopper and has done a variety of things while working for me for the past 2 years. She easy going, doesn't need to be told every little detail of work to do and is very reliable and trustworthy. I'd have no problem...
Linda M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
* Help with activities of daily living like dressing, bathing, administering medications
* Aid with transferring the recipient in and out of bed
* Assist with physical therapy, , feeding tubes or other medical processes
* Arrange the medical appointments and transportation to the doctor or clinic
* Order and pick up...
Ana can also help with: Companionship, meal prep, errands, light cleaning, dementia, live-in home care & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
"I am an Occupational Therapist and Ana was hired by myself and my siblings to help provide overnight care for my Dad who was dealing with a brain tumor. Ana was an absolutely incredible caregiver. She stayed in the room overnight to make sure he was comfortable and...
Gina C.
5.0
(1)
I love to take care of elderly people and help their personal needs, took care of people that had Alzheimer's and Dementia also stroke and diabetic problem, helping them to prepare their meals, take them to their Dr's appointment, assist their medication. Also giving them a bed bath, move to wheelchair and back to bed, feeding...
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"She is very compassionate and gentle with the patient. She was an angel on earth"
Ingrid S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Sanjeewa and thank you for viewing my profile. I have more than 10 years of experience as a caregiver/Assistant. I continuously received good recommendations from the families, as well as from the family doctors. I'm fully available for hourly and live-in home care. Some of my services are; companionship, meal...
Sanjeewa can also help with: Meal prep, live-in home care, dementia, companionship, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Licensed Nurse
CNA
5.0
"He is wonderful and I feel completely at ease when he is with my father."
David S.
5.0
(2)
Caregiver with 7 plus yrs of experience in geriatric care within private homes. Recognized for ability to provide emotional and physical support to clients and their loved ones. Possess exceptional communication abilities, as well as cultural sensitivity to deal with a diverse range of people.
Liz can also help with: Respite care, personal care, dementia, live-in home care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Liz is one of the sweetest and kindest person we've had the pleasure of hiring for my mother who suffers from Alzheimer's. Liz is very dependable and always on time goes above and beyond her way to help my mother. She has the patience to attend all of my mother's...
Cecy R.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Emmanuel (manny) is christian caregiver who's goal is to provide companionship and make clients happy. I have cared for seniors who need total care (bed-ridden) and also catered for seniors who require only little assistance. A good number of clients I cared for in the past have responded positively over the years. During my...
Emmanuel can also help with: Errands, home modification, dementia, companionship, hospice services, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Emmanuel is bery disciplined and adheres to instructions. He is a delight to work with."
Mary O.
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Recent caregiver reviews in Downey, CA
Rebecca L.
5.0
Rebecca was chosen to assist in taking care of my beloved mother. Rebecca was there whenever, I needed her. She is a nuturer and usually offer all the support that she can give. She is an excellent, loyal, honest and responsible individual to work with and she is best.
- Care member
Kamisha B.
5.0
We have had the pleasure of working with Kamisha for a year and a half.
My wife has difficulty with meeting new people because she is unable to speak, so it's not easy for us to find a trusting caregiver.
When we initially met with Kamisha, she set off such a caring vibe that almost instantly...
- David C.
Donica G.
5.0
Donica was hired by me to provide senior Care. I am always happy to hire people who are reliable and take pride in what they do and Donica is one of the best at what she does. If you are looking to have someone cared for and treated with respect I would definitely recommend her to provide that care.
- Lee B.
Crista W.
5.0
When initially interviewing Crista, I found her to be polite, attentive and eager to provide support and assistance to my needs. I subsequently hired Crista and she has assisted me twice, and a third is coming up. Crista is intelligent, dedicated and compassionate, providing wholehearted care and...
- Mark K.
Thelma M.
5.0
Thelma is a very respectful, patient, responsible babysitter, I recommend her st 💯 %,my children are now grown, otherwise she would still be with us
- 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 $21.76 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 25 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 17 reviews of the 60 listed caregivers.