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70 caregivers are listed in Fort Myers, FL
The average rate is $20/hr as of July 2024
The average experience for nearby caregivers is 6 years
Caregivers in Fort Myers, FL
5.0
(6)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Kristine and I am a patient caring person looking to help people in need of care giving and companionship. My experience actually began when I cared for my own grandmother for 3 years. I managed her medications, prepared meals, housekeeping and laundry. She was diabetic and had experienced mini strokes which caused...
Kristine can also help with: Home modification, visiting physician, personal care, dementia
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Kristine worked for my mom for about a year and in that time she was wonderful. She helped her get ready in the morning, with morning breakfast, getting her her medicine. She also helped her to exercise and stretch. We knew that whenever Kristine was around mom...
Lisa H.
Marilyn M.
Fort Myers, FL
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
CARING AND FUN LOVING COMPANION/CAREGIVER FOR YOUR SPECIAL PERSON!
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi!
I have been a caregiver/companion for over 15 years. I love taking care of people, as well as helping them with their daily needs. Your loved one will become a special person in my life. Giving love and care to people in need is what I do best. It is a fulfilling role I have taken on since my children have become...
Marilyn can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, respite care, dementia, personal care, errands & more
5.0
"Marilyn has bonded with my 105-year-old father we just need some minimal care on days and my wife and I are both working late. She is courteous punctual empathetic and compassionate with him. Highly recommend her if you need someone to care for your elderly...
Michael E.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Priscilla, I have been an LPN for more than 20 years with emphasis on rehabilitative nursing, long term care, dementia, hospice and in-home care. I love being a nurse! It gives me great pride to bring a little joy and provide care and compassion to those who need it. Please feel free to contact me so we can...
Priscilla can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, meal prep, home modification, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Licensed Nurse
5.0
"She is a very caring and giving person. She would be an asset to your establishment. Highly recommend."
Teresa A.
Patricia P.
Fort Myers, FL
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
I'm A Caregiver Because I Love It! I'd Love To Take Care Of You And Serve With A Loving Heart
4.7
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I am Patricia I have been a caregiver for 18 years and love caring for others helping with others needs and providing a tender and loving environment. I am very passionate to what I love to do and hope to continue my caregiving experience by helping you and your family through this transition.
Care that I provide is...
Patricia can also help with: Companionship, errands, hospice services, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Patricia is very caring and dependable. I would recommend her to anyone who needs help caring for their love ones."
Cara R.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
My name is Suzanne. I have more than 10 years experience as a certified caregiver, six of those years have been with a home care agency. I am currently employed (part time). I have experience working with Dementia, Parkinson's, Alzheimer, MS and ALS. I am kind, compassionate and very trustworthy. My love for taking care of...
Suzanne can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, personal care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"I feel so lucky to have found Suzanne. She is kind compassionate and aware of the challenges associated with aging. She speaks with my mother is a way that is engaging and brings her along on the journey. I can't imagine the situation my Mother and family would be...
Peg C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Over 10 years experience in Alzheimers' care or general adult care. I provide full service, from assistance in daily living to grocery shopping, transporting to doctor's appointments. I am very patient and caring. I have references upon request. I also have a college degree. I have reliable transportation and my schedule is...
Joy can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, companionship, mobility assistance, errands, light cleaning & more
5.0
(6)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I love my job. I love taking care of Seniors. I've been a Caregiver for 12 years and it has been amazing. I worked for an agency in Fort Myers and they trained me extremely well. I have taken courses on Alzheimer's Care and Dementia. Eventually I started working for myself and it has been even better. I will listen to you and...
Richard can also help with: Errands, transportation, light cleaning, companionship, dementia
5.0
"I am very happy to recommend Richard as a caregiver. Richard worked with my parents, Cathy 86, and Richard 88, for years when they lived in Fort Myers. The care Richard provided contributed greatly to the quality of life for them while they were there. Richard's...
Valerie M.
5.0
(2)
I have been a live in caregiver for the past 5 years as well as I do one and one caregiving as well. I have experience in dementia and Alzheimer's care I am also a certified caregiver by the board of Arizona . I have my first aid and CPR training and I also have my clearance card for background check. I can do medication...
Darion can also help with: Respite care, live-in home care, dementia, light cleaning, errands, meal prep & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Darion is very sweet, humbled, kind, trustworthy and the list goes on. She has worked with my grandma for years and she got the best care by far. We all love you Darion. Keep up the great work as always"
Karlene B.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have spent close to 20 years caring for young children and seniors. It gives me a great pleasure to see the young ones grow and make life easy and give comfort to older people. I enjoy talking with them as they are full of wisdom that most people busy with their lives. I made it a point to learn and be able to provide First...
Anita can also help with: Dementia, companionship, light cleaning, hospice services, live-in home care, home modification & more
Skills:
CNA
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"I am a hospice nurse and Anita was hired by one of my patient's family members to be the primary caregiver him.
I was more than impressed with her knowledge, skills, attention to detail and complete compassion she had for not only my patient, but his spouse as...
Heather G.
Brenda M.
Fort Myers, FL
$10-50/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I have many years of adult care. I love to care for seniors as if they are my own. Being away from my mom, senior care give me great happiness in knowing that seniors are cared for properly. I love forward to the best caregiver I can be.
Brenda can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, errands, hospice services, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Norberta S.
Fort Myers, FL
$25-30/hr • 4 yrs exp
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant Helping Seniors Maintain A High Quality Of Life At Home.
5.0
(2)
I am a compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with a wide range of medical care skills and 17 years of hands-on work experience in the healthcare field. I work as a private caregiver, meeting patient needs in a friendly and compassionate manner. I enjoy assisting seniors with their daily needs while building meaningful...
Norberta can also help with: Respite care, personal care, live-in home care, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"I am the owner of a home healthcare agency in Apopka, Florida. Norberta worked for me as a home health aide prior to moving to Estero, Florida. Norberta assisted clients with activities of daily living so they could function independently in their homes. Norberta's...
Paula A.
5.0
(1)
Over the span of 9 years I've worked and gained experience working mainly with senior citizens using my CNA certification. I've worked with patients with Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, cardiac complications, and a quadriplegic patient. I enjoy making my patients as comfortable as possible. I have experience checking vitals,...
Gloria can also help with: Companionship, errands, meal prep, hospice services, dementia, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Gloria is an outstanding professional certified nursing assistant (CNA). She was employed by my wife and I as a private duty nurse four 4 1/2 years. She enjoyed her work and worked hard caring for my wife who had advanced Frontal temporal dementia. She was a loyal...
Rod W.
Linda C.
Fort Myers, FL
$17-26/hr • 10 yrs exp
3.7
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Linda. I am fully vaccinated for Covid. I am a reliable, fun, adventurous, clean, organized, healthy cook, tall (5'11''), strong, positive out look on life and mature caregiver with lots of life experiences. I care for your loved ones as if they are my loved ones with tenderness and love. I love traveling,...
Linda can also help with: Dementia, respite care, personal care, hospice services, live-in home care, home modification & more
Skills:
CPR
Wound Care
Home Health Aide
5.0
"What can I say? Linda is awesome! She helped to transition my mom from Lee Memorial Rehab to her home. The hospital sent her home with nothing. It was quite the mess. Linda to the rescue!! Linda provided a transport chair along with other necessities that the...
Roy D.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Experienced and certified caregiver. Dementia, surgery rehabs, cancer patients. Very familiar with hospice. Companionship is very important in this field of work. Looking to help those in need. Please call. Have references and certification. I do have a culinary degree too.
Anne can also help with: Personal care, dementia, hospice services, live-in home care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
I am Anzhelika, I am 54 years old . I have 7 years experience as the caregiver
Anzhelika can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, mobility assistance, companionship, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:
CPR
I'm A Caring, compassionate, patient Caregiver. I'm a trilingual, French , English
Sherlie can also help with: Dementia, personal care, hospice services
Skills:
CPR
CNA
I am passionate about caregiving. I am an empathetic, kind, knowledgeable individual and I love to help make life a little bit easier however I can with a smile and words of encouragement and acts of kindness.
Alexandra can also help with: Hospice services, companionship, dementia, light cleaning, errands, meal prep & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Have cared for grandparents with mobility issues, medical needs, etc. Plenty of personal experience and love helping others.
Danielle can also help with: Visiting physician, personal care
Hello my name is Kayla! I have 10+ years experience in child care and also recently obtained my CNA license and CPR certification.
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I graduated from The University of Akron with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. I currently work full-time as a pediatric nurse. I enjoy spending free time outside and traveling. I am BLS and PALS certified.
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Recent caregiver reviews in Fort Myers, FL
Kristine H.
5.0
Kristine was a caregiver for my mother for over a year until my mom passed away. In that time, my mother came to consider Kristine one of her very best friends in the world. Kristine helped to get my mother out of bed, help her bathe & wash her hair, helping her administer medication and feedings...
- Theresa O.
Marilyn M.
5.0
Marilyn has bonded with my 105-year-old father we just need some minimal care on days and my wife and I are both working late. She is courteous punctual empathetic and compassionate with him. Highly recommend her if you need someone to care for your elderly parents.
- Michael E.
Priscilla W.
5.0
She is a very caring and giving person. She would be an asset to your establishment. Highly recommend.
- Teresa A.
Patricia P.
4.0
Patricia is extremely capable and
Knowledgeable. She has been we
Us now going on 3 months M/F caring
For my 92 years old mother who
Is challenging at times. She also assist me
With household up keeps.
I wish I could use her on a permanent
basis.
- Diane H.
Suzanne D.
5.0
I feel so lucky to have found Suzanne. She is kind compassionate and aware of the challenges associated with aging. She speaks with my mother is a way that is engaging and brings her along on the journey. I can't imagine the situation my Mother and family would be in if we didn't find Suzanne....
- Peg C.
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FAQs for finding caregivers in Fort Myers, FL
What caregiver services can I find near me in Fort Myers, FL?
Most private senior caregiver services in Fort Myers, FL 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 Fort Myers.
How much does it cost to hire a caregiver in Fort Myers, FL in 2024?
The average rate for hiring a caregiver in Fort Myers, FL on Care.com as of July, 2024 is $20.06 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 Fort Myers, FL?
There are currently 70 caregivers in Fort Myers, FL on Care.com. You can filter and sort caregivers by distance from Fort Myers, FL 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 Fort Myers before making a hiring decision.
Are private caregivers near me in Fort Myers, FL background checked?
Yes, caregivers near you in Fort Myers, FL 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 Fort Myers, FL caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
Caregivers in Fort Myers, FL are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 43 reviews of the 70 listed caregivers.