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60 caregivers are listed in Independence, MO
The average rate is $18/hr as of April 2024
The average experience for nearby caregivers is 8 years
Caregivers in Independence, MO
Hello , my name is Ebone.
A little bit about me , I am 33 years old. I live in the Kansas City area. I have been taking care or seniors since I was 18 years old. I obtained my CNA license in 2018 and have worked in longterm , skilled , rehab and memory care facilities through-out the metro. I am also a EMT and currently work...
Lauren H.
Kansas City, MO
$20-30/hr
I'm 22 years old on my 3rd year of school to become a psychologist. A few years ago my grandmother was diagnosed with breast cancer and I have been her primary caregiver since which is how I discovered how passionate I am when it comes to caring for the elderly, those with disabilities, and children. While taking care of my...
Lauren can also help with: Companionship, personal care, home modification, dementia, mobility assistance, live-in home care & more
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have worked with seniors for 30 years. I enjoy the stories, and wisdom they share. I am dedicated, punctual, and dependable. I have cared for patients with Alzheimer's disease, dementia, mentally handicapped. I have experience with the hoyer lift, transfers, bathing, great companionship.
Teresa can also help with: Errands, hospice services, dementia, home modification, companionship, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Licensed Nurse
Medical Equipment Experience
Dialysis technician for 15 years private duty nursing 10 Years retired from Little sisters of the Poor CPR certified
Helen can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, personal care, transportation, errands, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
CNA
Hello! I am a healthy 61-year-old female who's had a lot of experience caring for the elderly. I moved in and cared for my father the last 2 years of his life. I also cared for my mother in her home while she was in Hospice. I have 5 adult children that are in their own with their families. I will not, nor am I certified to give...
Cynthia can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, errands, light cleaning
Evelyn G.
Kansas City, MO
$20-22/hr • 3 yrs exp
My name is Evelyn. I am 28 years young with three children, one daughter who is 7 & and two boys who are 4 & 6. They are my world and what keeps me going. I am currently a CNA and I have been for about three years now. I have plenty experience in caregiving rather it's private duty, nursing homes, group homes, daycare centers,...
Evelyn can also help with: Light cleaning, hospice services, live-in home care, errands, meal prep, dementia & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
4.5
(18)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
I am very evolved in home care. I find working with seniors a joy and an education. I have over 30 years of experience in home care, hospitals and Long term care facilities. I also work with my families as an advocate to help build a good team of caregivers, and find the resources they may need to navigate through home...
Jorinda can also help with: Personal care, dementia, hospice services, respite care
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Ms. Jo came into our lives and helped care for my Dad for the last two years of his life. She is one of the most caring people I have ever met. She will always do what she views as right in regards to the care of your loved one."
Ben S.
Faith C.
Lees Summit, MO
$20/hr • 6 yrs exp
Certified Nursing Aide Looking For A Home Health Care Part-time
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Taking care of elderly is close to my heart. Coming from the Philippines, where our culture gives a high regards in giving a loving tender care to our elders, so caring is a natural trait to me.
I have worked as a caregiver for more than 6 years now and most of it is in home care. I love working as a caregiver, and with my...
Faith can also help with: Companionship, errands, personal care, dementia, home modification, meal prep & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Faith has a way of being very professional, and can also come across as very caring at the same time. It is obvious that she truly cares about the well being of the person she is serving. She does what she is asked to do, does it well, and does more. I would be...
Donna C.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a mother, wife, USAF Veteran and have been a Caregiver for over 25 years.
I started my caregiving journey with my mother and both of my grandmothers. All 3 were very personal experiences but all 3 taught me how wonderful the human spirit is in the most difficult of situations.
I have been a private in-home caregiver as...
Kimberley can also help with: Meal prep, companionship, light cleaning, errands, mobility assistance, dementia & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"very kind and compassionate-positive person who takes pride in her work"
Vicki S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Ginny and my life's work has been caring for others. I have over 30 years of experience from: daycare provider, paramedic, ER nurse, pediatric office nurse, home health coordinator & provider for developmentally & physically disabled adults. I am a full-time grandma looking to continue my work. I am a senior caregiver...
Ginny can also help with: Personal care, dementia
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Ginny is knowledgeable and dependable. She has taken excellent care of my mother. I would recommend her to my friends and family as a caregiver."
Melody M.
Whitney P.
Leawood, KS
$35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm a retired RN that has worked in healthcare for 15+ years. My experience ranges all forms of nursing/caregiving, dementia being my specialty. I love to cook and able to help with light household chores, etc.
My personality as optimistic, methodical, loyal with a good sense of humor.
I enjoy seniors because they have so...
Whitney can also help with: Hospice services, light cleaning, meal prep, errands, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
CPR
5.0
"Whitney was not only knowledgeable with my aunt’s complicated conditions but was wonder and empathetic in helping me understand what treatments were necessary. She was so gentle and kind with my aunt and was on the first in our care team that really made my aunt...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Worked in Special Education
Love caring for others and life has providing me the opportunity to do so.
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Jackie is THE BEST! She has helped us create routines and systems for organization, complete home projects, awed us with gorgeous seasonal decor displays and helped keep our household going with delicious meals, efficient tidying and laundry. Jackie worked...
Emily B.
5.0
(5)
I have a heart for caregiving.
14 years experience with meal prep, shopping, light housekeeping, laundry, errands medication organization and ordering.
Outings, communicating with family and doctors,. personal assistance, and even some bookkeeping. Hospice care, live in care, parttime,, temporary, respite, I am willing to...
Jean can also help with: Hospice services, companionship, errands, meal prep, light cleaning, personal care & more
5.0
"We hired Jean two years ago to help take care of my father, not knowing how long we would need her, or exactly what his long term care needs would be. Shortly thereafter, we also needed her to help with my mother and Jean jumped right in and rolled up her sleeves....
Marcia M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a Christian, mother to three, grandmother to two, and a veteran. I have worked as a live-in nanny and in recent years I have been a caretaker for several people with chronic health issues that cause severe pain and physical fragility. I have provided respite care for CRPS patients and have cared for a multiple myeloma...
Marykay can also help with: Respite care, personal care
5.0
"Marykay was a very dependable and charismatic caregiver. She was always on time and never missed a day. I trusted her to lift me and we developed a special bond. I would highly recommend hiring her! Please PM me with any questions."
Tom B.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Rebekah.
I have 10+ years of experience taking care of the elderly.
After being a live-in caregiver to my grandparents ( with diabetes and congestive heart failure) I have worked as a professional caregiver for almost 5+ years. I recently moved here from FL at the beginning of the year and I look forward to...
Rebekah can also help with: Errands, mobility assistance, light cleaning, dementia, companionship, meal prep & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
5.0
"Rebekah was a wonderful caregiver for our adult daughter with special needs. She was dependable and provided opportunities for our daughter to get out in the community. Rebekah has the special skills necessary to understand and handle someone with special needs. "
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have taken cared of my grandparents since I was in high school. I wanted to be a nurse when I was younger but ended up being an accountant. It did not stop me from working some jobs that cater to the elders. I took my CNA license in Arizona because I was wanting to pursue being a nurse but Full Time job and Full Time student...
Araceli can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, dementia, errands, companionship, live-in home care & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Aracelli is a PROFESSIONAL at Senior Care and Cleaning! We have a senior mom in her late 80's who takes a lot of convincing to get assistance. All of us live in other cities, so it is difficult for us to even know what she needs. Aracelli did an introductory visit...
Sherrida H.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 10 years plus of experienced. L1 Medication Aide (L1MA) and Home Health Aide, First Aid and CPR. I have a full clean driving license. I am experienced in personal grooming and I enjoy helping clients look their best. I can assist with hygiene, toileting, eating, cooking, cleaning and any administrative tasks which need...
Claudette can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, light cleaning, errands
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
"She is an amazing caregiver! I’ve never met anyone that cares more than she does! Not only that I can trust her with anything I even had to give her a credit card and she went and took care of my groceries and then later she did it by cash app! She is a wonderful...
Scott V.
Tess S.
Overland Park, KS
$18-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
4.5
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I had my first child in 2021 and after doing childcare for awhile would like to go back to helping seniors.
Before I had my daughter, I was working as a caregiver for Home Instead Senior Care and really enjoyed it. I've helped clients with everything from feeding and bathing to companionship care. I also have experience with...
Tess can also help with: Errands, hospice services, dementia, meal prep, companionship, light cleaning & more
5.0
"We appreciate how caring Tess is. She really did her very best to make my mother comfortable every day by doing things the way she wanted from peeling all her vegetables for breakfast including her tomato, to making a point to ask my mom if there was anything else...
Care member
4.8
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
My name is Katelyn. I am a Certified Nursing Assistant. I have been in this profession for almost 5 years! I love my job and what I do. Before I got my license I helped take care of my grandparents and still do from time to time to help out my Dad. I have plenty of experience and can provide multiple references. I love...
Katelyn can also help with: Dementia, errands, meal prep, companionship, light cleaning, live-in home care & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
4.0
"Katelyn was very nice, prompt and respectable. She worked well with my husband. He was happy with her service."
Joan G.
Naomi N.
Kansas City, MO
$20/hr • 4 yrs exp
CNA/caregiver,companionship,housekeeping And Meal Preparation Available Full Time.
5.0
(4)
I am a Certified Nurse Aid always hard working, honest , flexible and reliable with more than 3 years experience as a caregiver. I love cooking housekeeping, running errands, companioniship and always ready to help. Hope to hear from you soon, Thanks
Naomi can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, hospice services, personal care, dementia
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Honest hard working individual and fast learner"
Dennis O.
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Recent caregiver reviews in Independence, MO
Jorinda M.
5.0
Ms. Jo came into our lives and helped care for my Dad for the last two years of his life. She is one of the most caring people I have ever met. She will always do what she views as right in regards to the care of your loved one.
- Ben S.
Faith C.
5.0
Faith has a way of being very professional, and can also come across as very caring at the same time. It is obvious that she truly cares about the well being of the person she is serving. She does what she is asked to do, does it well, and does more. I would be glad to have Faith help me again.
- Donna C.
Kimberley L.
5.0
Excellent! Thankful for Kim's help with our Granny. Would definitely recommend Kim for senior/dementia care!
- Scott E.
Ginny M.
5.0
Ginny is knowledgeable and dependable. She has taken excellent care of my mother. I would recommend her to my friends and family as a caregiver.
- Melody M.
Whitney P.
5.0
Whitney was not only knowledgeable with my aunt’s complicated conditions but was wonder and empathetic in helping me understand what treatments were necessary. She was so gentle and kind with my aunt and was on the first in our care team that really made my aunt feel heard. She was always punctual...
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FAQs for finding caregivers in Independence, MO
What caregiver services can I find near me in Independence, MO?
Most private senior caregiver services in Independence, MO 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 Independence.
How much does it cost to hire a caregiver in Independence, MO in 2024?
The average rate for hiring a caregiver in Independence, MO on Care.com as of April, 2024 is $18.00 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 Independence, MO?
There are currently 5 caregivers in Independence, MO on Care.com. You can filter and sort caregivers by distance from Independence, MO 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 Independence before making a hiring decision.
Are private caregivers near me in Independence, MO background checked?
Yes, caregivers near you in Independence, MO 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 Independence, MO caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.0 / 5
Caregivers in Independence, MO are rated 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews of the 60 listed caregivers.