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4.8
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Shannon. I am a 49-year-old mom of 7 children. (5 adults and two teens)
I enjoy helping others, I am compassionate, dependable and hard working. I have worked as a PCA for 3 years, and also took care of a client with dementia up until my recent move from Massachusetts to Connecticut. I have worked personally...
Shannon can also help with: Meal prep, transportation, light cleaning, personal care, errands
5.0
"There has not been a PCA/ caregiver more reliable, honest, self-directed, courteous, kind and senior care knowledgeable than Shannon. This is what she was born to do! Her gentleness with my Mom, and understanding of senior's need to remain independent is pretty...
Nikia P.
Zejna K.
Wethersfield, CT
$20-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Certified Nurse Assistant Available For Senior Caregiving, Housekeeping And Pet Caring. Full Or Part
4.3
(10)
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: Light cleaning, personal care, dementia, transportation, errands, visiting physician & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"There are not enough words to express my gratitude for all that Zejna has done for my uncle and his partner. Originally she was hired to do some light housework, errands, take my uncle to the doctor, and be companion. As the time went on, so did my uncle's needs...
Susan E.
5.0
(3)
Patient, reliable, caring, great references, experienced, supportive, calm, great communication skills, compassionate. Great caregiver for seniors available.
Anna can also help with: Light cleaning, mobility assistance, companionship, dementia, errands, meal prep & more
Skills:
CNA
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.
5.0
(2)
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, mobility assistance, errands, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep & more
5.0
"Emina was absolutely amazing while taking care of my mom. She kept her company, helped pick up groceries, and cleaned the house. Her positive attitude brought much joy and I would recommend her to anyone looking for a care giver!"
Jim B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I have been a CNA for 10 yrs and I have experience with nursing homes, home care, assisted living, hospice, respite, I am Alzheimer's and Dementia certified, CPR certified
Jasmine can also help with: Respite care, personal care, hospice services, dementia
Skills:
CNA
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I was there for my dad and his wife for several years since I took early retirement in 2012. I really enjoyed being able to help them with meals, housework, their errands and getting them to medical appointments. My dad was having increased difficult getting around and his short-term memory was all but gone. I also was the...
Kathy can also help with: Light cleaning, home modification, errands, personal care, meal prep, dementia & more
5.0
"Kathy took care of my Father-in-law for 6 months, doing housekeeping, grocery shopping and taking him out for meals. He thoroughly enjoyed her company and we felt very confident when he was in her care. Kathy has experience taking care of seniors and it was obvious...
Paula N.
Jacqueline M.
East Hartford, CT
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
CNA and CPR certified, First aid trained
20 years working in a hospital on intermediate care fl
Years of experience working in nursing homes, assisted living, as a home health aide, companion/caregiver
Hospice care aide
Memory care aide
I have been helping/taking care of seniors/elderly for over 20 years in their homes and...
Jacqueline can also help with: Errands, meal prep, light cleaning, companionship, dementia, hospice services & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"she is friendly, caring, professional, skilled and reliable"
Kurt D.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been a certified PCA for many years. I have had many clients with varying needs. Whether it be cardiac care, cancer and chemotherapy recovery to stroke care. My experience is vast. ADL's, physical therapy, appointments, help with medications ect. I believe people in the medical industry should be caring and compassionate...
Marta can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, errands, meal prep, hospice services, companionship & more
5.0
"My parents hired Marta to help with and encourage my mom to do her daily exercises to keep up her strength. My mother absolutely adores her and looks forward to her visits. I can tell my mom is stronger since Marta has been working with her. Marta is a very...
Karen H.
Novlett D.
Hartford, CT
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
I am a certificate Home Health Aide with over 12 years experience and can be highly recommended. I am a genuine caregiver who is patience and kind. I have experience in Alzheimer's and dementia am also a great cook. I am competent with hospice, ileostomy, transfers and all activities of daily living.
Novlett can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, personal care, visiting physician, home modification, live-in home care & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Novelette is a punctual/ caring/ ambitious/ reliable person"
Odette C.
4.5
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
If you have a loved one with MCI or Alzheimers, you probably need a Bredesen Experienced Caregiver.
I have experience with the Bredesen ReCode Protocol. I can aid your loved one in implementing the protocol.
The Bredesen Protocol is a strategy for reversing Dementia and Mild Cognitive Impairment. The protocol was tested with an...
Lorie can also help with: Meal prep, hospice services, dementia, companionship, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Lorie is caring, punctual, and empathetic. She followed our care plan for my mother with Alzheimers which included the Bredesen Protocol.
She oversaw my mom taking her blood sugar, ketone levels, and blood pressure. She made sure my mom took her medicines when...
Johnathan B.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Over 20 years of experience as a senior caregiver. My skills consist of caring for clients with different kinds of dementia, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, among others. Please send me a message and we could talk about hours you need. I look forward to caring for your loved one. I am available for some overnights if needed. I do fill...
Marjorie can also help with: Hospice services, companionship, dementia, errands, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"She's always going above and beyond for her clients and treats them as her own family. She has made a mark in people's lives and having her is such a blessing. I definitely recommend her as you can't find care givers out there that have a passion for this kind of...
Rebeca T.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I would like to begin by saying that I have been completely vaccinated for covid-19. I also have and continue to practice the standard procedures recommended for safety.
I have worked both as a CNA on an Alzheimer's unit and have done private care. I have a lot of experience with personal care, meal prep, errands, housekeeping,...
Annie can also help with: Respite care, personal care, dementia
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"I hired Annie to work alongside me in organizing things into boxes to move. This wasn't just any old packing task-- this is one in the context of a cluttered, messy apartment-- really more a task for a professional organizer.
Annie is a rock star. She is...
Susie B.
Sherena D.
Bloomfield, CT
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hello Family's Im A Caring Caregiver Who's Looking To Help Your Love One's Part-time
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello familys im a certified nursing assistant and outreach worker with 20 plus years experience I mostly work with the elderly in homecare and assisted livings I have alot of experience with dementia, hospice care, personal care, homemaker, mealprep, shopping, errands, assisting with dr appt. And everydays daily living and...
Sherena can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, light cleaning, home modification, errands, companionship & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Excellent choice!! She is an amazing caregiver"
Faith M.
Perpetual A.
East Hartford, CT
$20-50/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I am a caregiver of years experience. This is what I do and I love my job, I am compassionate caregiver, I do 24 hour care (live in) and also hourly care. I do hospice, personal, supervising and companion care. I assist with bathing, feeding, laundry, medications, errands etc
Perpetual can also help with: Companionship, dementia, live-in home care, errands, light cleaning, hospice services & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"She is very professional, efficient and hard working with her work. "
Care member
Tara Lee B.
Springfield, MA
$27-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Caregiver Willing To Care For Someone In The Comfort Of Their Home. Offering Compassion And Kindness
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have 25 years experience, I have worked with some wonderful families through my career. My experience ranges from basic companionship to catheter care. I have a lot of experience with Alzheimer's and Dementia. I believe in quality of life and dignity. I do have a resume with work related references. If you even need advice or...
Tara Lee can also help with: Hospice services, meal prep, dementia, companionship, live-in home care, errands & more
Skills:
Wound Care
Home Health Aide
CPR
5.0
"Tara was a phenomenal worker. Always on time.Gave her updates, always attentive to detail. She impressed my mother who was nearly impossible to impress. "
Care member
5.0
(10)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, I am a blessed mother of two grown children and grandma. I have spent my life devoted to being of service to others.
I made the shift to caregiving about 4 years ago after a dear friend was diagnosed with cancer and found it to be very rewarding. I cared for her from treatment to her last day. Most recently cared for a...
Katheryn can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, companionship, mobility assistance, errands, dementia & more
5.0
"Kathy is an amazing light with great intentions compassion. She's been a cherished addition to our family."
Jennifer S.
Linda O.
East Hartford, CT
$24/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hi, my name is Linda and I am a certified home health aide with three years of experience. I am a compassionate caregiver. My duties in caring for seniors and disabled people are personal care, errands, grocery shopping, laundry, and meal preparation.
Linda can also help with: Live-in home care, errands, meal prep, light cleaning, hospice services, personal care & more
5.0
"She's patient and she's very sweet and dependable."
Stacey P.
4.5
(8)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
I do personal care, Daytime, overnights shifts, live in, companion care , light house Keeping, hospice care, Supervising. I assist with bathing, feeding, errands, I love to make meals with my clients and help my client stay active. I help my clients to stay as much independent. I have a valid drivers license and my own car to...
Phidoes can also help with: Hospice services, errands, companionship, light cleaning, dementia, home modification & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
CPR
5.0
"Phidoes deserves 5 stars .She was very helpful and precise transporting to and from a scheduled doctors appointment on short notice . She is a very kind & caring young lady . "
Care member
5.0
(4)
I was a cna for 15 years, I took care of a lady 6 1/2 years, as a live-in 5 days a week. Also for past 2 years I took care of a lady who had dementia, I have experience with, Alzheimer's, dementia, I also was a physical therapy aide. I love to do crafts, I have a very bubbly personality, love live theatre! Going to the beach....
Sandra can also help with: Meal prep, errands, companionship, hospice services, mobility assistance, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Sandra was a very outstanding sitter/aid I very much loved how she'd treated my children! She was very kind responsible and reliable .If I had an emergency somewhere she would take my kids for longer than normal, she would literally treat us like family and she did...
Tauna R.
5.0
(5)
I like taking care of elderly people and kids I like interacting with them and fill their needs. I like to chat with them, give them company, prepare meals depending on what they like, take them to appointments and shopping, I also like to help them decorate their house or apartment according to the holiday. Its a pleasure for...
Madeline can also help with: Home modification, visiting physician
5.0
"I had known Madeline for more than 15 year. She a Hard worker very responsible and dependable. A good mother and and good friend..very easy to get along and very friendly with everyone very good people..and fast learner . never had issues or problems with anyone."
Madelin B.
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Recent caregiver reviews in Ellington, CT
Shannon S.
5.0
There has not been a PCA/ caregiver more reliable, honest, self-directed, courteous, kind and senior care knowledgeable than Shannon. This is what she was born to do! Her gentleness with my Mom, and understanding of senior's need to remain independent is pretty remarkable. We just never thought we...
- Nikia P.
Zejna K.
5.0
There are not enough words to express my gratitude for all that Zejna has done for my uncle and his partner. Originally she was hired to do some light housework, errands, take my uncle to the doctor, and be companion. As the time went on, so did my uncle's needs and Zejna's hours were extended....
- Susan E.
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.
Emina K.
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 with her, cooking for her, cleaning...
- Ahmad O.
Kathy T.
5.0
Kathy helped care for my elderly mentally disabled relative and his home weekly for about one year. We were so fortunate to find Kathy. She is compassionate and professional and 100% reliable and honest. She was respectful and kind and also very efficient in completing a long list of housekeeping...
- Lisa G.
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FAQs for finding caregivers in Ellington, CT
What caregiver services can I find near me in Ellington, CT?
Most private senior caregiver services in Ellington, CT 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 Ellington.
How much does it cost to hire a caregiver in Ellington, CT in 2024?
The average rate for hiring a caregiver in Ellington, CT on Care.com as of May, 2024 is $18.67 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 Ellington, CT?
There are currently 3 caregivers in Ellington, CT on Care.com. You can filter and sort caregivers by distance from Ellington, CT 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 Ellington before making a hiring decision.
Are private caregivers near me in Ellington, CT background checked?
Yes, caregivers near you in Ellington, CT 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.