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60 caregivers are listed in Merritt Island, FL
The average rate is $16/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby caregivers is 3 years
Caregivers in Merritt Island, FL
My name is Avery and I am currently in graduate school studying occupational therapy as a student at the University of Florida! I am flexible, patient, and trustworthy. I have 2. 5 years of experience caregiving for a lady with cerebral palsy, and I have 6 months of experience working with patients 60+ years of age for my...
Avery can also help with: Respite care, errands, light cleaning, dementia, transportation, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Alexis R.
Cocoa, FL
$17-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hello, my name is Alexis. I am a certified Medication Technician and I have been doing caregiving work for about three years. I love the job, I love the responsibility and roles that come with the job. I just love everything about this type of work and what type of support and care I am able to provide for those in need!
I'd...
Alexis can also help with: Mobility assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, dementia, companionship
I have the heart of gold, compassionate, loving, caring, patient, understanding, outgoing, full of energy, and creative. Experience: I've raised two successful adult children. I've previously owned a home daycare for 12 years in Dover, DE. Worked with the school system-orthopedic assisted children for over four years. I've cared...
Annie can also help with: Dementia, personal care
I have been a Caregiver for over 15 yrs and am a licensed CNA, non smoker, and CPR/First Aid Certified. I have taken care of Dementia/Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, Quadriplegic, and Seizure patients to name a few. I can provide Bathing/Dressing, Companionship, Meal Preparation, Transportation Errands/Shopping, Light Housekeeping,...
Deborah can also help with: Light cleaning, companionship, errands, dementia, hospice services, meal prep & more
Skills:
CNA
Kimberly R.
Cocoa, FL
$15-16/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm a compassionate, skilled caregiver and companion devoted to providing superior in home care to persons with disabilities and health limitations. I have 10 years of experience with same client , with her I learned that also like assisting patients with daily personal and household tasks. Creating a safe environment to prevent...
Kimberly can also help with: Mobility assistance, light cleaning, errands, meal prep, dementia, companionship & more
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Took care of my husband before he passed enjoyed each minute of it. Took care of my Grandparents also enjoyed and treasured the time with them helping them enjoy each day to their fullest. 10 years of medical. Background checked. Getting re-Certified in CPR & AED., for infant youth and Adult. Brand new car can supply...
Debora can also help with: Personal care
-Helping them feel calm, safe and loved
-Bathing and dressing
-meal prep and feeding
-changing depends or diapers
-transporting wheelchair bound patient
-reading to patient
-playing simple card games, puzzles and coloring and crafts
-giving medications and going to doctors appointments
-Talking about remembered old times
I love...
Kim A can also help with: Hospice services, errands, companionship, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
Hi! My name is Alejandra
I just moved to satellite beach!
I'm 26 years old , I've had experience taking care of seniors during COVID 19 while my grandma was severely sick. I went through all her medical appointments, care and sadly her last days of life I have so much respect for the people that help seniors since that one...
Alejandra can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Sabrina D.
Rockledge, FL
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I am a charismatic, fun, loving caregiver to humans about ages! I am a homeschooling mother to three with age ranges from 6 to 13. I educate classically, and therefore have the ability in our schedule to care for your little/loved one. I have cared for multiple individuals with dementia/Alzheimer's past 10 years.
Sabrina can also help with: Hospice services, errands, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep, live-in home care & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Sabrina has been an absolute blessing for our family. My mother-in-law, Camilla, was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, after a couple of scary episodes. So we moved her into our house to help keep an eye on her. This began well but became more and more difficult...
Robert D.
I have my Certified Nursing Assistant License with 6 years experience and Licensed Practical Nurse with 4 years experience. I am a compassionate caregiver looking for part-time employment. I have worked with individuals needing care with activities such as bathing, companionship, toileting, errands, light housekeeping/cooking,...
Roxanne can also help with: Dementia, personal care
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
Bilingual spanish people person enjoy what u do have been caring for people for years enjoy it smile
Karen can also help with: Companionship, dementia, transportation, personal care, hospice services
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been a caregiver for the past seven years and I enjoy the great purpose that it brings to my life. My love for giving care started with my little sister who was born with major disabilities, whom I helped raise and live an adjustable life and it felt natural to go to school too become a caregiver. I have experience...
Andro can also help with: Live-in home care, respite care, hospice services, dementia, home modification, personal care & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Andro is very caring and very kind to my wife. She is always taking care of my wife's needs and is willing to help around the house. Andro does a great job helping me care for my wife.
"
David R.
4.0
(4)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I secure a challenging and responsible position that will allow me to utilize my care-giving experience. I provide a sincere and heartfelt care to my patients, like I would to my own family.
Experience:
-Elderly caregiver
-Transferring patient from bed to wheelchair, to auto, to shower and etc.
-Helped them with toilet...
Roselle can also help with: Dementia, visiting physician, home modification, personal care, hospice services
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"She is priceless and fantastic."
Marlyn P.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Dolores, everyone calls me Loly. I am bilingual English/Spanish, I have always been passionate about helping people of all ages, it's important to have someone you can trust when you have a love one that needs help. My experience as a caregiver begins when I work as a translator for medical missions out of the country...
Dolores can also help with: Errands, companionship, meal prep, dementia, personal care, home modification & more
Skills:
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
5.0
"Ms. Loly (Delores) was a huge blessing to our family. She is dependable, honest, absolutely trustworthy and flexible. My parents were not easy and she was able to make things run smoothly! Day 1 was a mess....missing medications, kitchen a disaster, etc and by the...
Meliah M.
5.0
(1)
I love to care for the Elderly. It's a great feeling to be able to help individuals get back to their daily living or help ease some of the burden off them or their family. I am decicated, committed, and reliable. I like to interact with my client. I can assist with their daily living meal prep, medication, bathing, errans,...
Naris can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, companionship, hospice services, live-in home care, dementia & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Wonderful caregiver. Helped my sister, who lives very far from family, after her stroke. Kept us well informed of her progress and was always willing to help. Even called to check on her on the weekends when she was not on duty."
Nancy K.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I saw the posting for the Home Health Aid and I am interested in the position. I have all my HHA certificates and 7+ years of experience with excellent recommendation letters. Most positions I've held have been long term and they end either because the client moves away or sadly passes. I am currently working with a...
Maria can also help with: Live-in home care, personal care, dementia, visiting nurse
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Marita is friendly with a kind, caring disposition. She is a great cook. She truly cares about her patients/clients. She did ok with cleaning."
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Amy.
I had been a caregiver/companion for a friend's elderly mother with dementia off and on for over 8 years until she passed, and have experience with complicated medication schedules.
I have also cared for an 89-year-old women with dementia who has since gone into a nursing home in the beginning of September...
Amy can also help with: Personal care
5.0
"Amy is professional, sweet, kind and caring! Has gone out of her way to make my mother in law so comfortable and really enjoys her trips to the doctors with Amy. Highly recommend!!"
Brian S.
5.0
(1)
I am a retired Medical Assistant that has found joy and passion in providing exceptional care for your loved ones.
Kim can also help with: Personal care, dementia
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I'm someone with a lot of love to give. I treat all people the way I want to be treated with kindness, respect, and honesty. My mission is to make sure each client is well cared for. As well as making sure families are at ease when their love ones are in my care.
Caressa can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, hospice services, live-in home care, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CNA
CPR
5.0
"Caressa was amazing! Dependable, flexible, knowledgeable and not afraid to do whatever is needed. We would not have made the last few weeks without her. I highly recommend her for any senior care giving situations!"
David W.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I used to be a school teacher. I gave up teaching when my first son was born 21 years ago and opened my own home daycare, so I can raise my children. My children are now grown. I love to cook, bake and love nature. I cared for both my Mom and Pop until they passed. My dad, battled dementia/Alzheimer's.. I love playing card...
Stacie can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, personal care, home modification, meal prep, errands & more
5.0
"Stacie has been a great companion to my mother! She worked about 12 hours/week to help my mom with running errands, taking her to appointments and keeping her company. Stacie is caring and thoughtful and reliable. Highly recommend!"
Theresa H.
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Recent caregiver reviews in Merritt Island, FL
Sabrina D.
5.0
Sabrina has been an absolute blessing for our family. My mother-in-law, Camilla, was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, after a couple of scary episodes. So we moved her into our house to help keep an eye on her. This began well but became more and more difficult as the disease progressed. We began...
- Robert D.
Andro M.
5.0
Andro is very caring and very kind to my wife. She is always taking care of my wife's needs and is willing to help around the house. Andro does a great job helping me care for my wife.
- David R.
Roselle S.
5.0
Roselle & Flore are an amazing team! I highly recommend them! They are professional, helpful, knowledgeable, and so very caring. I will definitely hire them again.
- Janelle W.
Dolores Z.
5.0
Delores is an absolute Gem! The difference she made with my mother in taking care of her after hospitalization was exceptional. We became aware that Mom was not able to be completely independent and "Loly" stepped right up to the task. She helped her with all the routine needs of living...
- Kathy C.
Naris P.
5.0
Wonderful caregiver. Helped my sister, who lives very far from family, after her stroke. Kept us well informed of her progress and was always willing to help. Even called to check on her on the weekends when she was not on duty.
- Nancy K.
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FAQs for finding caregivers in Merritt Island, FL
What caregiver services can I find near me in Merritt Island, FL?
Most private senior caregiver services in Merritt Island, 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 Merritt Island.
How much does it cost to hire a caregiver in Merritt Island, FL in 2024?
The average rate for hiring a caregiver in Merritt Island, FL on Care.com as of May, 2024 is $16.75 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 Merritt Island, FL?
There are currently 8 caregivers in Merritt Island, FL on Care.com. You can filter and sort caregivers by distance from Merritt Island, 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 Merritt Island before making a hiring decision.
Are private caregivers near me in Merritt Island, FL background checked?
Yes, caregivers near you in Merritt Island, 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 Merritt Island, FL caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Caregivers in Merritt Island, FL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews of the 60 listed caregivers.