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5.0
(2)
Current part time certified occupational therapy assistant. 10 years of clinical experience in acute rehab and hospital settings. CPR certified. Willing to utilize my own car for client needs. Always willing to take the extra step when it comes to comfort and safety. Looking for a local family who is seeking someone to accompany...
Lauren can also help with: Hospice services, light cleaning, meal prep, dementia, companionship, errands & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Lauren is such a caring, reliable and intelligent woman. Anyone would be happy to know her and have her work for them."
Amanda S.
I have worked in the medical field for over 20 years. I was an Dementia and Alzheimer's specialist for 14 years. I am experience in hospice care and I also have experience working with the mentally ill and substance abuse.
Samantha can also help with: Errands, meal prep, light cleaning, hospice services, companionship, dementia & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
A CNA and PCT at Middlesex Health, I am compassionate.
I'd describe my personality as kind, compassionate, understanding, and loving.
I like caring for seniors because it gives me the opportunity to give them a helping hand in caring for themselves in a kind way.
I'm looking for a job that suits my motherly, working and...
Patience can also help with: Light cleaning, companionship, mobility assistance
Skills:
CNA
5.0
(7)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
As an experienced caregiver I am able to give the best of me to my clients.
I have experience with infants, young and elderly with all type of conditions. I am able to come up with some ideas that fit my clients needs and make them comfortable. Most clients appreciate my personality and character. I am reliable, dependable and...
Ikami can also help with: Hospice services, visiting nurse, dementia, personal care
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"It sounds like you had a pleasant conversation with Ikami, even if an agreement wasn't reached. It's reassuring to hear that you believe whoever you hire will be a great choice, and it speaks highly of her character that you describe her as a wonderful person."
Peggi D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My passion for the medical field and caregiving began in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. I pursued that interest and ended up going to school as a medical major. In college, I cared for a stroke victim with hemiparesis and I have most experience with osteoporosis and arthritis, Alzheimer's and post-polio patients. I have my...
Laura can also help with: Dementia, errands, meal prep, companionship, home modification, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Laura is a wonderful senior care provider. She gave me comfort knowing Mom was in good care. Highly recommend Laura."
Janet H.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have more than 30 years of experience as a certified caregiver for seniors, including Dementia and all stages of Alzheimer's. I have provided live-in, overnight and intermittent care, medication management and transfers. I am a licensed, insured driver for appointments and errands.
Susan can also help with: Home modification, respite care, hospice services, live-in home care, dementia, personal care & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Susan is an excellent Caregiver and a pleasure to work with. She is punctual, dependable, and always goes above and beyond when caring for our Mother. She is trustworthy, knowledgeable and has years of experience caring for Elders. I highly recommend her for any...
Martha D.
5.0
(1)
Good listener , compassionate , caring, caregiver. Attention to details.
Gina can also help with: Personal care
5.0
"Excellent in every way. Completely attentive to my daughter's wants and needs, and my daughter can't wait until the next time she comes over. Recommend without hesitation!"
Jennifer S.
5.0
(2)
I provide compassion, kind, skilled, holistic in home caregiving services and go way beyond my responsibilities for elderly, disabled and special needs people. I'm a certified by social services for in home caregiving with special training for 25 years in holistic healing modalities. I am a gourmet cook and can prepare menus...
Andrea can also help with: Hospice services, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia, errands, companionship & more
Skills:
Wound Care
Home Health Aide
CPR
5.0
"Andrea is a sweet, gentle spirit that brought reassurance to us when we had to find temporary care for out little one while working on a project in CT. She was punctual, reliable, and I felt safe leaving my son in her care. They had lovely adventures together! "
Keiana R.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My heart goes to the senior that are lonely. Visit seniors at convalescent home for more than 20 years. Sometimes help them with their food while I was there. Visit other sick people from my community and put a smile on their face while they stay for care. Take care of parents at home. Took care of elderly that had dementia,...
Maria can also help with: Errands, companionship, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep, live-in home care & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Maria is very dedicated in everything she does. Leader of youth group where she coordinated activities such as feeding the needy, fund raising for food/clothes for the needy. Visiting the sick etc."
Maria M.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Helen I've been a Caregiver almost all my life. I am patience, good listener, compassionate, loving caring and honest. I love to cook, I am neat love being active. I recently lost a lovely lady she was my best friend and like a grandmother to me. I was her live-in caregiver from
June 2012 - May 2020.
I do not drink...
Helina can also help with: Home modification, dementia, respite care, hospice services, live-in home care, personal care & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
Wound Care
5.0
"Helina was hired to care for my mother over a year and a half ago and she was with us until my mom passed. I was nervous at first, hiring a stranger to care for mom, I needn't have worried! Helina was kind, compassionate, professional and turned into a trusted...
Russ M.
5.0
(1)
I have lived with my grandmother my entire life. Over the past two years she has developed dementia, and I found a passion in caring for her and spending time together. Guiding her through her day while keeping routines has helped us both with the new change. I am looking for a family seeking help in this department.
Emily can also help with: Dementia, companionship, mobility assistance, visiting physician, personal care
5.0
"Reliable, responsible, understanding, passionate. These are the things my family and I needed from a care taker. Emily exemplifies all of these traits to the highest level. From the start we knew we could trust her. I would recommend her to anyone looking for...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've spent the last 5+ years caring for my two aging grandparents who unfortunately both recently passed away. Each with varying health issues and dementia.
I am naturally nurturing and compassionate. As my family quickly realized it is incredibly hard to not only care for but manage the day-to-day operations of a household...
Alexandra can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, companionship, errands, mobility assistance, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Allie took wonderful care of my elderly parents with dementia. She assisted with their daily activities of bathing, eating, going for walks, including taking them to their appointments. As their health deteriorated, her roles and responsibilities increased. My...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a certified caregiver with over 10 years experience with assisting the elderly. and over two years experience with Dementia.
I am Reliable and trustworthy with long term references.
I would love to help you with your loved one. If it be sitting with them and sharing memories, playing a game, coloring, taking a ride to the...
Lisa can also help with: Meal prep, companionship, light cleaning, dementia, specialized care, errands & more
5.0
"Lisa is kind, caring and dependable with a great personality. She is loved by all who are blessed to know her."
Michelle G.
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: Companionship, meal prep, mobility assistance, dementia, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Anna is a wonderful caregiver. She took care of my father for the last two years of his life. He and I both loved her. She is warm, compassionate, and responsible. I could not recommend her more highly. She is the kind of person that you know in a second is the...
Wendy L.
5.0
(1)
I am a RN since 2020 and a new mom looking to pick up a couple shifts each month. I have an extensive history working with the elderly in the past 10 years. I have worked with clients with dementia, healing from broken hips, and in hospice care. I have great compassion and respect for my clients, always upholding their respect...
Erin can also help with: Personal care, hospice services, dementia
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Erin F. was a dedicated volunteer tutor and mentor to youth in grades 1st-8th at the organization I work for called Hartford City Mission. She helped kids stay on task during program time and encouraged them as well as looked out for their safety and overall well...
Cheryl 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: Hospice services, dementia, companionship, live-in home care, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"She is very professional, efficient and hard working with her work. "
Care member
5.0
(3)
I am an HHA with a strong caregiving background of 14 years along with being a Certified Dementia Specialist. My professional experiences with different employers both private and home-care agencies has provided me with great expertise in: Personal care assistance such as bathing, dressing, Meal preparation and assistance with...
Doreen can also help with: Respite care, dementia, personal care, hospice services, live-in home care
5.0
"Doreen helped care for my elderly mother for several years. She was wonderful & I would highly recommend her."
Dave L.
5.0
(1)
My Name is Joseph, consider myself as punctual, caring and professional.
I love my job and I've been doing it for 10 years now.
I love helping people in general and this job gave me a chance to do just that.
It's always fulfilling for me seeing my clients happy about the care that I give them.
When I'm working with my clients...
Joseph can also help with: Errands, dementia, live-in home care, light cleaning, meal prep, home modification & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Joseph is very caring and always have an upbeat attitude; Joseph has a passion for helping seniors or others in need of assistance. His compassion is genuine and from the heart which alleviates the feeling of comfortableness in his care."
Sheila B.
Nicollette S.
Hamden, CT
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Nicollette and I am an exceptionally professional caregiver!
I have been a CNA for many years; with a lot of experience and have worked in hospice care, done meal preparation, cared for individuals with dementia, performed light housekeeping and have excellent rapport with people from all backgrounds.
I considerer...
Nicollette can also help with: Live-in home care, hospice services, dementia
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"I give Nicollette my highest recommendation and would absolutely hire her again in the future. She was friendly, timely, dependable and kind. We truly appreciate her care for my father, thank you!"
Kasalina N.
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: Mobility assistance, errands, meal prep, companionship, light cleaning, dementia & more
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...
Ahmad O.
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Recent caregiver reviews in Higganum, CT
Lauren P.
5.0
Lauren is such a caring, reliable and intelligent woman. Anyone would be happy to know her and have her work for them.
- Amanda S.
Ikami B.
5.0
Ikami is an caring and understanding health care professional who assisted my family with the care of my mother-in-law (Stage 4 colorectal & liver cancer). I highly recommend Ikami.
- James D.
Laura F.
5.0
Laura is a wonderful senior care provider. She gave me comfort knowing Mom was in good care. Highly recommend Laura.
- Janet H.
Susan S.
5.0
Susan is an excellent Caregiver and a pleasure to work with. She is punctual, dependable, and always goes above and beyond when caring for our Mother. She is trustworthy, knowledgeable and has years of experience caring for Elders. I highly recommend her for any Caregiver position.
- Martha D.
Gina T.
5.0
Excellent in every way. Completely attentive to my daughter's wants and needs, and my daughter can't wait until the next time she comes over. Recommend without hesitation!
- Jennifer S.
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FAQs for finding caregivers in Higganum, CT
What caregiver services can I find near me in Higganum, CT?
Most private senior caregiver services in Higganum, 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 Higganum.
How much does it cost to hire a caregiver in Higganum, CT in 2024?
The average rate for hiring a caregiver in Higganum, CT on Care.com as of May, 2024 is $15.00 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 Higganum, CT?
There are currently 1 caregivers in Higganum, CT on Care.com. You can filter and sort caregivers by distance from Higganum, 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 Higganum before making a hiring decision.
Are private caregivers near me in Higganum, CT background checked?
Yes, caregivers near you in Higganum, 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.