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Hello. My name is Andrea. I reside in Portland Tx. I have over 20 plus years of caregiving experience. I know sometimes we aren't prepared for these life/health challenges, but I can help, even if it's just to catch a break. I understand this can be overwhelming.
I can be a companion to you or your loved one and assist with...
Andrea can also help with: Dementia, personal care, hospice services, respite care
Tamar B.
Portland, TX
$16-22/hr • 4 yrs exp
I have work in the Healthcare filed for the past six years as a caregiver. In those three years I got certificated as a nurse assistant and was a clinical supervisor. I have experience in:
Hoyer lifting
Tube feeding
Personal hygiene
Palliative care
Hospice care
Meal prep
My interested is going to school to become a pharmacy...
Tamar can also help with: Dementia, personal care
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
CNA
Yajaira A.
Portland, TX
$12-14/hr • 5 yrs exp
I am a compassionate and experienced caregiver with over 5 years of experience providing top-notch care to seniors. I have a deep understanding of the unique needs of seniors, and I am passionate about helping them maintain their independence and quality of life. I am skilled in providing personal care, managing medications, and...
Yajaira can also help with: Light cleaning, transportation, meal prep, errands, dementia, respite care & more
I have been living with my 91-yr. old mother-in-law for almost 30 years prior before recently relocating to San Antonio. She has a granddaughter living there with her now in our absence. I know the importance to her of feeling cared for and also having someone for companionship. I would like to have the opportunity to meet with...
Elizabeth can also help with: Visiting physician
I currently work FT and am looking for a PT senior helper position. I work M-F 7:30am-3:30 p.m. in Port Aransas and am available from 4pm-9 p.m. I have experience working with seniors and assisting with everyday routines (including bathing and toileting) such as getting dressed, driving to appointments, doing errands, helping...
Sheryl can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, transportation
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am applying for this job today it fits well with my knowledge, skills, and background. I have extensive experience in both special needs and senior care. I have worked in special needs/senior care field for 8 years+ and have 6 years experience with special needs children. I have experience with helping with life skills,...
Vanessa can also help with: Personal care, dementia
5.0
"Vanessa is AMAZING! Anyone would be lucky to have her as a caregiver! She truly will get to know
you and your likes and dislikes. She has helped me in the house doing just about everything! She has done laundry, changed sheets, sweeping, mopping, cleaned the...
Jaime P.
5.0
(2)
Hi my name is Priscilla, I have 20+ years experience in certified nursing and caregiver/companionship experience for the elderly. There are many things I can do for your loved one, just to name a few, I can assist In; companionship, showers, toileting, assist with dressing, shopping, Meal prep, assist with medication, Run...
Priscilla can also help with: Mobility assistance, dementia, meal prep, errands, light cleaning, companionship & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Took excellent care of my father with Parkinson’s disease "
Care member
Sheryl C.
Corpus Christi, TX
$10-20/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
greetings:
I worked as a care giver for 2 months in Albuquerque. I was promoted to be a medication aide in their facility, unfortunately we have to moved here in corpus christi for my spouse job reasons.
I first began as a private shower lady with 1 of the resident in that senior living facility for almost 6 months, she is a...
Sheryl can also help with: Dementia, personal care
5.0
"Dependable, caring, and takes great care of our mother. I would recommend her anytime."
Terri D.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello,
I have worked as a CNA and within an Alzheimer's unit for over 4 years in 2010, I then moved to assisted living care for the following 5 years. I've done home health professionally for over 10 years. My duties include dispensing medications, wound care, first aide, personal care, cleaning, and help with meals. I have...
Star can also help with: Companionship, errands, light cleaning, home modification, hospice services, dementia & more
Skills:
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
5.0
"I am so glad I found Star. She is wonderful, provides outstanding care, and helpful. My mother was recently diagnosed with Macular Degeneration and adjusting to losing her sight. Star is helping her with errands, running her to doctor appointments and helping her...
Tracey A.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have many years of experience in caregiving. I love to make a bond with the people I care for. I know many skills such as: Medication reminders, Administering medications, transferring, rotating of my patient, hygiene, housekeeping and maintaining a clean environment all around. I am very careful and gentle when it comes to...
Esmeralda can also help with: Dementia, errands, live-in home care, companionship, light cleaning, hospice services & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"I hired Esmeralda to take care of my elderly fragile mom and she was compassionate/supportive of her needs. She helped my mom with all activities from hygiene to medical visits. She was conscientious and detailed. She had my mothers medication list for physician...
Julie M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm an Experienced Caregiver with 15+ years experience in home environments and hospice. My experience with seniors has been invaluable over the years for many clients. I'm dependable, knowledgeable, professional, empathetic, and passionate with the work I do.
Graciela can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, errands, companionship, light cleaning, hospice services & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
CPR
5.0
"Graciela was loving, kind, patient, caring, and conscientious in the care she provided for my mother through her last years of life at the age of 101. Gracie was with her every morning seven days a week over the past few years. As needed she interfaced with other...
Tricia M.
Priscilla S.
Corpus Christi, TX
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
As a private nursing caregiver, I am responsible for being on time daily, and I keep a daily schedule for your loved ones. I want to provide a safe and friendly environment on a daily as well as comfort for them. I like to have great and open communication with the family. I'm okay with taking your loved ones to run errands and...
Priscilla can also help with: Home modification, companionship, errands, light cleaning, hospice services, dementia & more
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
CNA
5.0
"Priscilla was very professional with taking care of my parents
She has a lot of patience and is very understanding, going beyond what is asked of her and putting time and effort for my parents
Very loving and caring, I recommend her has a nurse to anyone who needs...
Care member
5.0
(13)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Was a certified nurse assistant in Louisiana
Work at nursing homes. in Louisiana
Work in home health, in Louisiana
Work in Alzheimer's unit,
Work with a lady with Parkinson, East Bernard Tx
Work at texanna with adult patients, I have worked with cancer , Alzheimer's Pt in East Bernard Tx surrounding towns
I Prepared...
Amy can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, hospice services, light cleaning, errands, companionship & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Amy is a very kind and caring person. She takes her job seriously and provides excellent care."
Patrice V.
I worked as a CNA at a nursing home for two year. I loved my patients and helping them with their activities of daily living. It would be great to be able to give all my attention to one patient, that way they get the best care.
Debra can also help with: Light cleaning, hospice services, meal prep, live-in home care, dementia, errands & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
I am a natural born caregiver. I have been caring for others for several years, from kids to adults. I have been working in a nursing home for a few months and working with special needs children for over 6 years.
Brittany can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, transportation, errands
Skills:
CNA
I have been a caregiver for my elderly grandfather the last two years. He lives in an assisted living center, but requires a little bit more hands on care than what they offer. Typically, I would help with transportation, meds (as needed), grocery shopping/errands, light house keeping and sometimes meal preparation or helping...
Brianna can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, errands, transportation, dementia
Patrice S.
Corpus Christi, TX
$10-15/hr • 1 yrs exp
Part Time Caregiver Available For Seniors And Others Who Need Assistance
I helped take care of both my elderly parents. I have a son who is 14 with Down Syndrome. I love helping and taking care of people who need some assistance in life. I also need a job that allows me some freedom to work and be able to take care of my two children.
Patrice can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Brenda D.
Corpus Christi, TX
$20/hr • 3 yrs exp
I am a happy, patient, and understanding person, I love working with seniors because I can relate to them also I am a senior myself, and I love to make sure that the senior is well taken care of, I started caring for seniors in 1990, then to special needs and back to seniors in the past 5 years, I love to go to church and spend...
Brenda can also help with: Transportation, companionship, errands, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Hello,
I have lived in the Coastal Bend for 14 years. I attend church and volunteer my time tutoring struggling readers and working with immigrants coming to our country. I have served the Island Schools for the last 13 years as an elementary dyslexia facilitator, reading interventionist, technology lab assistant, and first...
Michele can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, companionship, hospice services, errands, dementia & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Amanda L.
Corpus Christi, TX
$13-30/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hello, nice to meet you. I just wanted to start by saying, I love helping senior people in need, I can do anything you would like me to do, I'm reliable & convenient. I would love to help you. I have a lot of open availability if you're still looking for a caregiver. I'm a 26-year-old college student. (Currently out for summer)...
Amanda can also help with: Dementia, respite care, meal prep, errands, light cleaning
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Recent caregiver reviews in Portland, TX
Vanessa M.
5.0
Vanessa is AMAZING! Anyone would be lucky to have her as a caregiver! She truly will get to know
you and your likes and dislikes. She has helped me in the house doing just about everything! She has done laundry, changed sheets, sweeping, mopping, cleaned the bathrooms, done dishes, cooked, driven...
- Jaime P.
Priscilla Z.
5.0
Took excellent care of my father with Parkinson’s disease
- Care member
Sheryl C.
5.0
Dependable, caring, and takes great care of our mother. I would recommend her anytime.
- Terri D.
Star B.
5.0
I am so glad I found Star. She is wonderful, provides outstanding care, and helpful. My mother was recently diagnosed with Macular Degeneration and adjusting to losing her sight. Star is helping her with errands, running her to doctor appointments and helping her with the transition to moving from...
- Tracey A.
Esmeralda P.
5.0
I hired Esmeralda to take care of my elderly fragile mom and she was compassionate/supportive of her needs. She helped my mom with all activities from hygiene to medical visits. She was conscientious and detailed. She had my mothers medication list for physician always ready and stayed with my mom...
- Julie M.
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FAQs for finding caregivers in Portland, TX
What caregiver services can I find near me in Portland, TX?
Most private senior caregiver services in Portland, TX 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, TX in 2024?
The average rate for hiring a caregiver in Portland, TX on Care.com as of May, 2024 is $15.33 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, TX?
There are currently 3 caregivers in Portland, TX on Care.com. You can filter and sort caregivers by distance from Portland, TX 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, TX background checked?
Yes, caregivers near you in Portland, TX 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.