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I received my CNA certification through the trade program at my high school. Since graduating I have not used this certification professionally, however I did love the field. After high school I worked in childcare for 2. 5 years and eventually found myself at a pediatric OT and Speech clinic as an admin assistant! Please feel...
Alyssa can also help with: Transportation, hospice services, meal prep, light cleaning, errands
I am currently a caregiver out of Merrimac, Ma. I am looking for some more hours. I have been working with elderly for over 3 years and I really enjoy it.
Amber can also help with: Personal care, respite care, hospice services, dementia, live-in home care
Amanda P.
Oakland, ME
$14-19/hr • 10 yrs exp
Reliable, Trust Worthy, Kind & Caring Double Registered Medical Professional
Kind hearted, bright spirited individual with 10 plus years experience in caregiving and patient care. Double registered respiratory therapist and sleep technologist. certified with a BLS/CPR certification that is renewed every 3 months.
have two littles and a husband. I love spending time going on adventures in the woods...
Amanda can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, errands, live-in home care, respite care, light cleaning & more
Debra H.
Fairfield, ME
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
I Am Dementia Certified, Medication Certified, Direct Support Qualified And Personal Support Special
I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Home Care. Hi! I am a very reliable, patient, and creative person who has approximately 10+years of experience caring for seniors. With me, your loved one will receive excellent care, and I'm willing to do additional other tasks if requested. Personally, I'm an organizer, planner,...
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
CPR
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 25 years of experience in Home care and Hospice. I can provide excellent care for your loved one.
Catherine can also help with: Hospice services, errands, live-in home care, companionship, dementia, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"I have known Catherine for over 40 years now. We are best friends, have been co workers for a home care agency for years as Cnas. I have since retired while Catherine continues to fill her passion with caring for clients. She has a heart of gold and it...
Pam S.
Andrea J.
Waterville, ME
$14-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I been working as a Caregiver/ Housekeeper for an older gentleman with
Dementia. Fixing his breakfast and lunch.
Having conversation and keeping him company. I gave him his medication. I did the laundry, emptied the dishwasher and took out trash. I'm a honest reliable and energetic person. I'm also very caring.
Andrea can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"We were fortunate to find and hire Andrea for a year and a half before my husband entered a memory care unit. She is a very good housecleaner and an able and patient companion, She prepared delicious meals with a European flair and kept the house in good order....
Jennifer K.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm a professional PSS Certification. I have a certification in Alzheimer's & dementia and personality disorder, I've Been in Business for 15 years, I developed strong personal care skills that will help me contribute to your organization. I have got my Covid-19 Vaccination record card,
I have extensive skills and experience in...
Tammie can also help with: Errands, respite care, home modification, hospice services, dementia, personal care & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Tammie is simply the best. She is completely reliable, caring, goes above and beyond. She took wonderful care of my very ill mother, and we are so grateful for her!"
Katherine L.
5.0
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Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hi. My name is Angelica. I am a skilled caregiver who takes great pride in my work. I consider it a privilege to assist seniors with their daily routine, & find ways to improve the quality of their lives. For the last 15 years I have been caring for seniors in their homes, providing hands-on care such as bathing, medication...
Angelica can also help with: Personal care, hospice services, respite care, dementia
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"I can't say enough about how wonderful Angelica is. Just like her name, she is an angel!! When working for us, she was extremely professional, dependable and respectful of our mother and our family. Angelica was always willing to pitch in with whatever was...
Catherine C.
5.0
(1)
Over 18years experience in medical field. Certified in CPR, CRMA, CNA, PSS, BHP and first aid. Currently hold a medical finger print card. Many years of continued education in memory care and currently working on my Bachelor's in health management. I have a passion for helping the elderly and for keeping them safe and...
Christina can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, respite care, meal prep, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
(1)
Caring, Professional mother available for residential and commercial cleaning, (have liability insurance), caregiver service, (DSP, CRMA, 1st Aid/CPR, MHRT1 certification), errands, and babysitting/Nanny positions.
Darlene can also help with: Dementia, respite care, personal care
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
**I currently have no availability. I have 10+ years experience and have worked in all facets of senior care from private home care to Alzheimer's Unit care to Hospice Care. I have a great deal of patience and compassion for seniors. I am reliable, trustworthy and trainable. I will take care of your family member like they are...
Kayla can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, light cleaning, errands, hospice services, companionship & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Kayla is an excellent candidate for a care giver. She has lots of experience and did not require much training. Personable, kind and caring."
Laura G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Sara and have 18 years experience in healthcare, 15 of which I have dedicated to senior care. I gained my experience in an assisted living facility, sub-acute care unit at a hospital, and managing a home care company. In Harpswell, it was a joy caring for individuals at The Vicarage By the Sea and love the...
Sara can also help with: Hospice services, personal care, dementia, respite care
5.0
"Okay. Sara was beyond amazing. I needed her totally last minute : I was about to have surgery and my daughter suddenly could not pick me up and spend the following night with me (her infant was sick). Sara came for the interview the day before. She was punctual,...
Salley K.
Hello!
My name is Destiney & I currently work for Home Health as a PSS. I have taken a CNA class, a medical terminology class, and a PSS class. Unfortunately I did not take the state exam for my CNA, but I intend to go for my CNA again in the future. I have worked for a memory care facility as well as an assisted living...
Destiney can also help with: Meal prep, companionship, hospice services, dementia, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
Jennifer S.
Winthrop, ME
$25-50/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hello my name is Jen! I offer a wide variety of services including residential, turn cleans & small commercial property cleaning services! I also offer home/personal assistant services as well as senior and pet care! I determined a long time ago that the career I chose had to include helping others! I'd be more than happy to...
Jennifer can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, errands, respite care, meal prep, light cleaning & more
I'm an experienced caregiver with over 5 years of experience providing top-notch care to seniors. I have a passion for helping others and take great pride in being able to make a difference in the lives of those I care for. I possess excellent communication skills, which allow me to easily build rapport with both clients and...
Jennette can also help with: Errands, transportation, light cleaning
Experienced handyman, trustworthy, honest and been helping seniors for many years. Wife has been a caregiver for 40 yrs and I end up helping. Now retired and want to help seniors directly.
I like caring for seniors because they are generally nice and appreciate things.
I'm looking for a job that helps folks that need it....
Dennis can also help with: Transportation, errands
My name is Katelyne, but you can call me Katie for short. If you are looking for excellent care for your loved one(s), look no further. I have a decade of experience in caring for the elderly. This journey has given me opportunities to work with people experiencing Alzheimers and Dementia, depression, severe anxiety, hospice...
Katelyne can also help with: Personal care
4.5
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm a dependable and compassion caregiver. I have been working in Healthcare for over 30 yrs. I pride my self in adapting to the needs of my client. I have assisted my clients with their daily living skills laundry, dishes, dusting. Trying to connect to my clients with conversation, maybe a walk, game of cards or maybe a day at...
Shari can also help with: Respite care, live-in home care, personal care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"She's a caring loving compassionate person. She goes above and beyond for the people she cares for! "
Erica H.
I have been a CNA for 20 years with a variety of work with the elderly in nursing homes and private homes with a lot of one-on-one contact. I really enjoy it because it gives you great pleasure to be able to tend to their needs knowing that as we as humans will be getting older as a fact of life and I would like to be treated...
Betty can also help with: Dementia, home modification, meal prep, errands, hospice services, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
Hello I am CNA certified. I've worked with seniors for two years as a companion. I do all the basics of cleaning, cooking, giving showers, and of course connecting with my patients. I am sweet and work well with people.
Heather can also help with: Visiting physician, dementia, respite care, hospice services, personal care
Skills:
CNA
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Recent caregiver reviews in Oakland, ME
Catherine C.
4.0
She was extremely helpful with getting my mom's travel accomplished and being at her medical appointments. She definitely is a good person for assisting with these tasks.
- Randy G.
Andrea J.
5.0
We were fortunate to find and hire Andrea for a year and a half before my husband entered a memory care unit. She is a very good housecleaner and an able and patient companion, She prepared delicious meals with a European flair and kept the house in good order. She used her breaks to sit with my...
- Jennifer K.
Tammie L.
5.0
Tammie has been very helpful with care-giving advice even though her schedule did not align with us. She is quick to respond and easy to talk to. Perhaps sometime her schedule will open up so she can become a caregiver for my mom. Until then, she is s a great resource.
- Amanda K.
Angelica B.
5.0
She is a very kind and gracious person who would do anything for her clients! Soft spoken and an amazing caregiver
- Jess B.
Kayla P.
5.0
Kayla is an excellent candidate for a care giver. She has lots of experience and did not require much training. Personable, kind and caring.
- Laura G.
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FAQs for finding caregivers in Oakland, ME
What caregiver services can I find near me in Oakland, ME?
Most private senior caregiver services in Oakland, ME 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 Oakland.
How much does it cost to hire a caregiver in Oakland, ME in 2024?
The average rate for hiring a caregiver in Oakland, ME on Care.com as of May, 2024 is $17.00 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 Oakland, ME?
There are currently 3 caregivers in Oakland, ME on Care.com. You can filter and sort caregivers by distance from Oakland, ME 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 Oakland before making a hiring decision.
Are private caregivers near me in Oakland, ME background checked?
Yes, caregivers near you in Oakland, ME 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.