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Hi! I'm Jenny! I would love to help you and your loved one have piece of mind! I can help with daily tasks, cleaning, cooking, dressing, errands, doctors appointments, medication, and most of all, be a friend! I have a big heart. I am trustworthy, reliable, caring, kind, responsible, have my own car, and a pretty flexible...
Jennifer can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, errands
5.0
(2)
I've been working with seniors and younger individuals with special needs since I was 20, so over 16 years and have been specializing in seniors for the last 8 years. I have experience working with individuals all over the spectrum in terms of the special care they require from mental health, physical disabilities, mobility...
Garrett can also help with: Meal prep, errands, hospice services, companionship, dementia, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Garrett is an EXCEPTIONAL caregiver. He took wonderful care of my husband for 3 years, and became more like a family member to us. He was with us to the end all through my husband's declining health and memory. And he was there for me as well at the very end. I...
Elizabeth M.
5.0
(1)
Hello. I am 62. I was a CNA nights/weekends while raising my five children who are now grown. I also was a pet sitter, school cafeteria worker, and a substitute school secretary, before coming back to caregiving 11 years ago. I have lived and worked in this area for 37 years. I am CPR/AED/First Aid certified. I have an excellent...
Maria can also help with: Personal care, dementia
5.0
"I highly recommend Maria, you will be comfortable and secure from the start. This was so important since my Mom’s last caregiver was dishonest. Maria is so wonderful stepping in and assisting my Mom since I do not live close by. She also knows what my Mom needs...
Donna F.
Dawn S.
Oxford, NJ
$21-30/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hi! My name is Dawn and I began my Senior caregiver role about 8 years ago. I have always worked in the care field, mainly with children and families and I began to make a transition to seniors in 2016. I am CPR/first aid and AED certified. I consider myself to be a very patient, kind and compassionate person. I have experience...
Dawn can also help with: Hospice services, light cleaning, errands, companionship, mobility assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Dawn helped us care for our mom who had a stroke. My mom was in a wheelchair full time and was unable to communicate. We needed care for most adult daily living. These included: getting her in/out of bed, taking her to the toilet, bathing/dressing, meals prepared,...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I first started care giving for the elderly when I was a teenager, helping my stepfather through a very difficult heart transplant, before, during & after. After that I went on to get my CNA & medical. office certified. I have learned from my experience that this type of work is not for just anyone; I believe you must be...
Traci can also help with: Home modification, respite care, dementia, hospice services, live-in home care, personal care & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Traci spent the past 2 or 3 years providing in-home care for my brother who was in his early 80's. She was responsible with all elements of personal care primarily assuring for my brothers comfort and well-being. Traci prepared meals, handled all medications,...
John M.
Ekaterine T.
Belvidere, NJ
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(7)
I'm Ekaterine 44 years old female Georgian professional caregiver, friendly and nice person and looking for a job to take care elderly person . Have been working as a caregiver for 10 years. Loved doing my job and willing to to the same for future. Had been helpful and reliable all the time. Helping others is my lovely thing to...
Ekaterine can also help with: Dementia, respite care, live-in home care
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Takes the extra steps to take care of her elder care clients"
John B.
5.0
(1)
Hello there! I'm Jeffrey, a compassionate caregiver with a wide range of medical care skills applicable to those who are in need of care in their home environment. I believe I make a good companion as I am patient, easy-going but stern when necessary and focused on promoting wellness. I am adept at meeting patient needs in a...
Jeffrey can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, personal care, errands, dementia
Skills:
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
5.0
"When my father was diagnosed with a terminal illness, our family was new to home health. When we interviewed Jefferey J., we knew immediately that he was the aid for us. He proved to be a strong, flexible, and passionate advocate for our father and our family....
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Wendy, And first I want to say that I absolutely love my job I love what I do and I wouldn't change it for the world and I truly believe that God has called me to be a caregiver., In 1996, I decided my joy was to be around the elderly, so I went and got my CNA. Ive worked in various nursing homes and I have also...
Wendy can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, hospice services, home modification, light cleaning, personal care & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Wendy is extremely caring. She takes her quality of care very seriously."
Bob R.
Hi, I have over 2 years experience with private caregiver. I am in the process of getting my CNA cer
Judy can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, transportation, errands
Judy V.
East Stroudsburg, PA
$16-30/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hi, my name is Judy. I am currently in the process of receiving my certification for nursing assistant. I worked as a private caregiver for over a year. In that position, I helped the patient with bathing, dressing, light housekeeping (laundry, cleaning, making beds, etc). I also ran errands (such as shopping and getting the...
Judy can also help with: Transportation, respite care, errands, light cleaning
Skills:
CNA
Hello! I am very friendly and flexible. Do house cleaning as well. Speak English fluently but know a bit of other languages as well. I also love pets.
Ayana can also help with: Errands, respite care, hospice services, live-in home care, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Hi! My name is Mia, and I am a responsible and organized nursing student looking for a summer job. I spent all of last summer as a personal caregiver for a senior citizen and loved every single minute of it! I'm very interested in geriatric care as a profession and would love to continue to grow my love and understanding for...
Mia can also help with: Dementia, personal care, respite care
Karen A.
Mount Bethel, PA
$22-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hi, my name is Karen and I live in Mount Bethel, PA. I have happily been a professional nanny for over 18 years, but since I've been the primary caregiver for both of my aging parents, I believe I found my true calling. That is being a senior caregiver. I can now say I empathize with those families seeking dependable and...
Karen can also help with: Companionship, meal prep, hospice services, dementia, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:
CPR
Kaleigh L.
Bangor, PA
$20-50/hr • 1 yrs exp
I have been a nanny for children for four years and I have found a lot of joy in caregiving. I enjoy being around those with life experience and hearing their many stories of years past. I have experience assisting the elderly as well. My grandmother lived with us for two years before she sadly passed away.
Kaleigh can also help with: Dementia, errands, light cleaning, meal prep, transportation
Linda K.
Belvidere, NJ
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Full/Part Time Caregiver, Household Property Manager/assistant, Barn And Animal Care.
I've been providing live-in caregiver and household management services since 1989. Acquiring the majority of positions through a formal placement agency. Some live-in positions providing elder care in rural locations. Women who were not ready to leave their homes but needed live-in assistance and companionship. All household...
Linda can also help with: Live-in home care, personal care
Debra L.
Belvidere, NJ
$20-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Certified Nursing Assistant Lolling To Care For Loved Ones In Their Homes
I am a certified nursing assistant that has been in the healthcare care field now for 15 years I am a certified nursing assistant in the states of nj and pa I also have been a chha in nj I am looking to care for families loved ones and give them the care the deserve with dignity and respect and compassion and besides my skills...
Debra can also help with: Personal care, companionship, errands, mobility assistance, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am an experienced caregiver of 10 plus years. I believe being home and comfortable is essential for a loved ones emotional health. I have a Bachelors Degree in Social work, and I have reliable transportation. I believe love and gratitude is essential to productive lives. I can provide clearances and background check.
Skills:
CPR
Hi, my name is Trista! I've been helping care for seniors for years now and it's something I really enjoy. I helped take care of my grandparents when I was younger, I currently care for two 99-year-olds! I help people in my community caring for their parents or grandparents. I have experience with alzheimers, dementia, and legal...
Trista can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, errands
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
Wound Care
My name is Leshi. I am a married mother of 2 boys (High and Jr. High school age).
I'm a certified caregiver, reliable, punctual and highly organized. I have 5+ years experience as a personal cook, plus running errands and driving to Dr's appointments.
I'm multilingual with a happy disposition. I love to read and do all sorts...
Leshi can also help with: Errands, transportation, meal prep, light cleaning
Heather V.
Blairstown, NJ
$25/hr • 3 yrs exp
For adult companion care, I took care of an elderly man for 3 years while he was in congestive heart failure. I also took care of an elderly women wheelchair bound for 8 years; both eventually passed on.
I would provide companionship, give medicine, do house chores, cook meals, drive to doctors, run errands, help them pay...
Heather can also help with: Transportation, errands, light cleaning, meal prep
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Recent caregiver reviews in Portland, PA
Garrett B.
5.0
Garrett was a Godsend to our family during a very difficult time in our lives. Our Dad was living alone at the time and we were unable to be with him as often as we would have liked. Thank goodness Garrett was able to be with Dad during the critical nighttime hours when he would need more care....
- Care member
Maria D.
5.0
I highly recommend Maria, you will be comfortable and secure from the start. This was so important since my Mom’s last caregiver was dishonest. Maria is so wonderful stepping in and assisting my Mom since I do not live close by. She also knows what my Mom needs before my she even realizes she...
- Donna F.
Dawn S.
5.0
Dawn is the most competent, compassionate, organized, and responsible caregiver you could ask for. She took great care of my mom always making her feel comfortable and heard. She would accompany her to doctors appointments, take notes and share them with us, and assist with follow up appointments as...
- Care member
Traci S.
5.0
Traci spent the past 2 or 3 years providing in-home care for my brother who was in his early 80's. She was responsible with all elements of personal care primarily assuring for my brothers comfort and well-being. Traci prepared meals, handled all medications, took care of personal care (bathing,...
- John M.
Ekaterine T.
5.0
Katarina is a wonderful caregiver, very attentive to patient needs, she goes above and beyond to ensure patient needs are met, very happy and grateful for everything Katarina did for us,
- Teresa T.
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FAQs for finding caregivers in Portland, PA
What caregiver services can I find near me in Portland, PA?
Most private senior caregiver services in Portland, PA 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 Portland.
How much does it cost to hire a caregiver in Portland, PA in 2024?
The average rate for hiring a caregiver in Portland, PA 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 Portland, PA?
There are currently 1 caregivers in Portland, PA on Care.com. You can filter and sort caregivers by distance from Portland, PA 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 Portland before making a hiring decision.
Are private caregivers near me in Portland, PA background checked?
Yes, caregivers near you in Portland, PA 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.