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Caregivers in Foster, VA
Laurie H.
Foster, VA
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
Have worked in nursing homes, cared for my own grandparents. aid with cooking, chores/house keeping, shopping, errands, personal care. Cared for many elder with various medical conditions including gastric tube feedings. Can organize meds in a daily dispenser. can give. can communicate with nurses/providers. I am incredibly...
Laurie can also help with: Visiting nurse, personal care, respite care, hospice services, dementia
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have 17 years experience as a physical therapist assistant. I was recently laid off due to office closure. I have additional training working with stroke, Parkinson's disease, dementia, and Alzheimer's disease. I enjoy helping people in their home and providing the help they need to stay in their home.
Jessica can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, meal prep, hospice services, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Jessie is AMAZING! Her knowledge in various areas of health care, coupled with her professional attitude, makes it easier to go through the healing process. She is compassionate and thoughtful, and our family is blessed to have found her to assist and guide us...
Vickie B.
5.0
(1)
Caregiver and manager, retired Nuclear Medicine Tech with Masters degree in Business, Human Resources and Healthcare Administration, adept not only in providing direct care, but also facilitating collaboration with several medical providers/specialists. Excellent communicator, showing genuine care for my patients.
In a previous...
Cindy can also help with: Errands, companionship, hospice services, dementia, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Cindy is wonderful! She is kind, knowledgeable and dependable. She was encouraging to our mother and has a lovely personality."
Jan C.
Mary M.
Gloucester, VA
$20-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I work toward keeping families together and in the home ! I have been in geriatrics for over 5 years, I have worked in just about every area of my field including Adult Day Care , Long term care settings, Assisted Living and a memory support unit. I have a very gentle and kind approach and have a lot of experience with all types...
Mary can also help with: Respite care, dementia, meal prep, errands, light cleaning, hospice services & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"I was one of Mary’s supervisors at her first health care job. I have never seen someone work so hard and want to learn everything and anything she could. She is honest and trustworthy. She gives her all in everything she does. The one thing I miss about Mary is...
Care member
I have 6 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Dementia. I have experience with cancer and giving meds. I have been with my last person for 1 year, before that I was with a cancer patient with Dementia for 4. 5 years and my husband that passed , I did his pick line, feeding tube and chest tube several...
Julie can also help with: Light cleaning, personal care, dementia, meal prep, errands
Skills:
Home Health Aide
I have a degree in Finance/Management. I am married and have 5 grown children and 3 grandchildren. I have done substitute teaching and been a caregiver for 7 1/2 years. I cared for a couple(husband & wife). She was wheelchair bound and he went from being mobile to wheelchair bound. My duties included: preparing meals, house...
Margaret can also help with: Personal care, light cleaning, meal prep, errands
I am able to do all that is needed for senior help. Including light house keeping and cooking. Have current experience in this job. I can also clean, cook, organize and do pet sitting, so fine with being around animals. Any questions, feel free to ask! Also willing to get CPR certified if asked.
Sarah can also help with: Companionship, mobility assistance, meal prep, dementia, light cleaning, errands & more
I am a personal care aide (pca), which is just a step down from a cna, but all my experience includes CNA work. I have worked equally with other CNA's. My main expertise was at an assisted living facility in the memory care unit. I spent a lot of that time with the palliative care residents who were in their final stages of...
Sara can also help with: Dementia, transportation, meal prep, errands, respite care, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've always had a passion for helping and working with the elderly. My Nana passed at 100 years young, and I have experience helping tend to her care and help manage her living with MD. Her struggle with her sight led to her to needing help with basic needs such as eating, showering and most everything in between. My Nana was a...
Ashley can also help with: Companionship, errands, light cleaning, specialized care, meal prep, personal care & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
CNA
Desiree K.
Gloucester, VA
$25/hr • 2 yrs exp
Compassionate And Dedicated Caregiver Providing Exceptional Care Elderly Patients.
I am very passionate about providing quality care and insuring the safety and comfort of another person. I am skilled in providing companionship, helping clients with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, grooming and meal preparation. Proficient in organizing medications, doctor's appointments, and personal activities. I...
Desiree can also help with: Home modification, hospice services, errands, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep & more
5.0
(2)
Extremely loving and caring, eager to provide comfort and safety to you or your loved ones. I am a compassionate and capable caregiver with extensive experience in elderly and disabled caregiving. I am a hard working and honest individual who is able to exceed the expectations by following instruction accurately. I have over 12...
Shannon can also help with: Live-in home care, dementia, light cleaning, companionship, hospice services, errands & more
Skills:
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"If you are looking for an amazing caregiver for your loved one she is who you want. She is reliable. She does an amazing job with my Grandma who has Parkinson's with Dementia. She keeps her engaged to help decrease her anxiety. She is patient and responsible. I...
Care member
Scarlett B.
Newport News, VA
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Companionship And Personal Senior Caregiver Can Cook And Prepare Meals Light Housework Cleaning.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a caregiver with more than 11 years of experience in the medical field. I enjoy working with others and getting to know them. I am knowledgeable, compassionate and enjoy spending one-on-one time with my clients. I have worked with elderly that have dementia. Some of my skills and duties include helping with bathing,...
Scarlett can also help with: Dementia, companionship, meal prep, mobility assistance, light cleaning, personal care & more
Skills:
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
4.0
"Scarlett seems like a very considerate and kind caregiver, and I had hoped to hire her to help my elderly mother. Unfortunately, it did not work out, but I would recommend her to others as she seems like a remarkable woman. She seems to have some scheduling...
Kevin C.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 10 + years of experience in caring for the elderly! I am experienced in caring for dementia patients, stroke patients and cancer patients. I offer light housekeeping, bathing, dressing, Medication reminder, run errands, Dr's appt and more!
Laura can also help with: Meal prep, errands, personal care, dementia, light cleaning
5.0
"Laura is a Very dependable honest person she works great with the elderly and always shows up she worked with my sister's mother-in-law's for years and done and incredible job. Reliable and trustworthy is priceless"
Rhonda W.
Hi! My name is Najeonna and I am here to help. I have many years experience. For 4 years I worked with school age children and toddlers , For a year I worked with elderly at home instead , I also have experience as a caregiver from caring for my adult brother who is severely autistic , my 12-year-old brother and my mom who has...
Skills:
Home Health Aide
I have been a caregiver for a lady in her 80s for about 3 years. I can bathe, dress, and use a lift. I also cook and organize medicine for another lady in her 70s. I've been doing that for 2 years. I recently got a job for a gentleman in his 90s who just needs companionship
Ashley can also help with: Meal prep, errands, transportation, light cleaning, respite care
Hello! My name is Sarah. I live in York County and have several years experience in Senior Care and Companionship. I have a clean driving record and reliable transportation. I am happily married, with no children. We have one dog named Lambeau. I am a non drinker, non smoker, fully vaccinated with booster.
I have been providing...
Sarah can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, companionship, errands, light cleaning, transportation & more
Arlene S.
Yorktown, VA
$16-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a caregiver with more than 20 years of experience in the medical field. I am knowledgeable, compassionate, and enjoy daily engagement with patients. For the past 4. 5 years I administered care for a gentleman who suffered from dementia and required wound care. The skills and duties included dressing, bathing, managing...
Arlene can also help with: Dementia, personal care, light cleaning
Heidi O.
Topping, VA
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
RN For 25 Yrs. Check Blood Sugar, Give Insulin, Meds. Meal Prep, Provide Short Term Live-in Care.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Worked 25 years as a RN at MCV on 14 different units. Also worked at nursing homes, home health. Enjoy gardening, baking knitting.
Heidi can also help with: Dementia, mobility assistance, errands, companionship, meal prep, light cleaning & more
I have taken care of my mother before she passed away. I took care of my husband during his illness from 1992 until he passed away in 2010. Also during that time, I also took care of a friend who was like a mother for over a year until she passed. I took care of a gentlemen for several years before he passed at the age of 98. I...
Barbara can also help with: Mobility assistance, light cleaning, dementia, errands, meal prep, companionship & more
Skills:
CPR
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
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Recent caregiver reviews in Foster, VA
Jessica P.
5.0
Jessica was an aide to my 83 year old sister, at home and at an assisted living facility. Jessica came to our home for 5 hours, three times weekly. She is a self starter - doing what was needed without prompting and carried out whatever was asked. Among many aides over the years, Jessica was my...
- Bill B.
Cindy S.
5.0
Cindy is wonderful! She is kind, knowledgeable and dependable. She was encouraging to our mother and has a lovely personality.
- Jan C.
Mary M.
5.0
I was one of Mary’s supervisors at her first health care job. I have never seen someone work so hard and want to learn everything and anything she could. She is honest and trustworthy. She gives her all in everything she does. The one thing I miss about Mary is working with her. When I work with her...
- Care member
Shannon W.
5.0
She is compassionate, kind, patient, hard worker and reliable. She stayed with me and my sister until she breathed her last breath. She is amazing.
- Care member
Scarlett B.
4.0
Scarlett seems like a very considerate and kind caregiver, and I had hoped to hire her to help my elderly mother. Unfortunately, it did not work out, but I would recommend her to others as she seems like a remarkable woman. She seems to have some scheduling challenges in the near future which is...
- Kevin C.
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FAQs for finding caregivers in Foster, VA
What caregiver services can I find near me in Foster, VA?
Most private senior caregiver services in Foster, VA 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 Foster.
How much does it cost to hire a caregiver in Foster, VA in 2024?
The average rate for hiring a caregiver in Foster, VA on Care.com as of May, 2024 is $10.00 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 Foster, VA?
There are currently 1 caregivers in Foster, VA on Care.com. You can filter and sort caregivers by distance from Foster, VA 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 Foster before making a hiring decision.
Are private caregivers near me in Foster, VA background checked?
Yes, caregivers near you in Foster, VA 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.