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60 caregivers are listed in Preston, CT
The average rate is $21/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby caregivers is 6 years
Caregivers in Preston, CT
Deirdre A.
Preston, CT
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(13)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
I am a experienced home care provider with 25 + years. I specialize in dementia, hospice, ALS, stroke, strengthening, Parkinson's, cancer, and spinal cord injuries. I have experience in all aspects of home care. I train families for easy transitioning with loved ones. I can make a stressful and difficult situation easier on both...
Deirdre can also help with: Hospice services, home modification, meal prep, companionship, dementia, mobility assistance & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
Wound Care
5.0
"Dee was our CNA 3 days a week for over 2 years. My husband has Multiple Sclerosis and Epilepsy. At times he can have mobility issues and also cognitive issues. Dee was great with him. She would do everything she could to keep him active. Super reliable...
Stacy P.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been doing this type of work for over 11 years now. I enjoy it and like to think I am pretty good at it. I have a very calm and caring personality, which often is comforting to the elderly. In my past experience, I have helped elderly women bathe and get dressed. I have done light house cleaning. I have taken clients to...
Jeanette can also help with: Errands, companionship, transportation, visiting physician, light cleaning, personal care & more
5.0
"Jeanette has been a wonderfully compassionate carer for my mom. My mom is in fragile health and Jeanette's gentle nature and kind, caring personality gives my mom and my family great comfort. She has been so good with my mom and someone we can count on to know...
Kolette F.
April L.
Preston, CT
$14-19/hr
I have experience working with seniors who need help around the house, transportation to appts, errands, and companionship. I understand fully dementia as my Grandpa had it. I'm 51 years old and my parents are still married 54 years. I know fully the challenges of aging, and care giving as my parents are 77 & 76.
April can also help with: Meal prep, transportation, errands, light cleaning, dementia
3.7
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have been a caregiver for 20 years. I have worked in hospitals, retirement homes, and the last 10 years I have been doing private home care. I have 20 years of experience with dementia/Alzheimer's, oncology patients, Parkinson's etc..
Kelly can also help with: Dementia, errands, hospice services, meal prep, companionship, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Kelly helped take care of my mom who had a small stroke and my dad who had dementia. When dad couldn't or wouldn't cooperate Kelly would find a way to help him do what needed to be done with grace and humor. She could see past his dementia and liked him as a...
Wendy C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been a CNA/PCA since I was 18 years old. It is a passion of mine to help others. I have experience with adaptive equipment, and special needs.
Mariah can also help with: Mobility assistance, specialized care, personal care, companionship, dementia
Skills:
CNA
5.0
(1)
I've been a caregiver for over 10 years. I've worked in nursing homes, hospitals and private homes. I have been CPR and first aid certified. I have a flexible schedule.
Sarah can also help with: Respite care, personal care, hospice services, dementia, live-in home care, visiting nurse & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
Seija G.
North Stonington, CT
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Patient, Experienced Caregiver Seeking Kind Elderly Companion;)
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello!
My name is Seija and I'm looking for a kind family in need of companion care for their loved one. I have many years experience offering compassionate care and home health assistance, especially to those suffering from dementia/Alzheimer's. Just a few of the things I have extensive experience with is offering...
Seija can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, personal care, respite care
5.0
"Seija was great helping out with both my Mother and Father. Seija was good with them, including when my Father was in rough shape and could get nasty. She was flexible and knowledgeable. My parents really liked having Seija around and so did my generation. "
Ken J.
5.0
(3)
I have been a caregiver/ cna for 8+ years. Senior care available. Home care, group home care,
I can do meal prep, clean, light housekeeping, run errands and whatever more client request.
I obtain my own transportation. I obtain a cna license.
CPR licensed as well.
Please message me if you are interested in my services....
Ashley can also help with: Dementia, errands, companionship, mobility assistance, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
5.0
"She's a kind, caring person and takes pride of her job. I would recommend Ashley to take care of your love ones."
Sonia T.
5.0
(8)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have been an LPN for the past 20 years, working in a variety of hospitals, nursing homes, and doctors offices. My nursing license is current and in excellent standing in TX, NY, CT, and VT - I am CPR, BLS, and ALS certified. My skills are diverse and well rounded, and I LOVE what I do. Allow me to show you how I can be of the...
Jennifer can also help with: Meal prep, companionship, hospice services, errands, dementia, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Licensed Nurse
5.0
"We hired Jen to help with home care while my wife recovered from a fall. She was a reliable and indespensable part of her recovery process. She stepped in on anything we needed and got my wife well on the road to getting better. She is amazing and we were so...
Care member
Hello, My name is Cassandra and I have been a licensed CNA for over 20 years. I am not only very experienced in care giving but love what I do! Helping others is very rewarding on many levels. I have a new vehicle so transportation is reliable. I live in Westerly RI and I am willing to travel up to 30 miles. My schedule is...
Cassandra can also help with: Hospice services, personal care, meal prep, errands, dementia, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
Hello there , My name is Shannon . I hope that that your well ! I am an honest , trustworthy, responsible, patient, punctual woman with over 15 years experience as a caretaker . I have worked with both ambulatory and non ambulatory folks of all ages with all activities of daily living , I can help out with all and any personal...
Shannon can also help with: Meal prep, live-in home care, light cleaning, hospice services, dementia, errands & more
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
Jennifer W.
Oakdale, CT
$17-23/hr • 4 yrs exp
I may not be certified but I have lots of hands on experience with caring for loved ones with mobility issues, downs syndrome, inserting catheters, transferring in and out of wheelchair, giving medications, feeding, cooking, cleaning, driving to appointments, companionship and much more. I treat people like they're my friends...
Jennifer can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, transportation, meal prep, errands
I have 10 years of experience caregiving. I can help with many needs in the home as well as companionship and personal care.
Wendy Sue can also help with: Light cleaning, respite care, dementia, meal prep, personal care, errands & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
CPR
Hello! I am a 23-year-old recent college graduate taking a year off from school to spend more time with my elderly father. I hold two Bachelor of Arts degrees: one in history and another in sociology. Most of my professional experiences are centered around education at the K-12 level, higher education, as well as work in...
Angela can also help with: Errands, companionship, personal care, meal prep, light cleaning, transportation & more
Hello, my name is Katie. I've worked in a wide range of caregiver jobs from nursing homes, group homes and private care. I've had my cna license and been doing this line of work for over 14 years. I have a wide range of skills from dementia care, wound care, basic ADLs, prepping meals and cleaning. I love working in this field,...
Katie can also help with: Companionship, errands, mobility assistance, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
I have four year's experience in healthcare. I worked for Oak Hill Institute for the Blind. I administered medication and client healthcare under the house nurses license. I was certified under the state of CT. I worked in many group homes with this company. I performed personal healthcare, transportation, house errands,...
Denise can also help with: Light cleaning, hospice services, errands, dementia, live-in home care, meal prep & more
I have over 2 years experience caring for & providing companionship for a lady in her 90s. I provided companionship for her, assisted with her morning & evening routines, and helped with meals and bathroom needs. During this time, I also assisted in the care of another elderly lady, providing similar support & assistance. I am...
Gabrielle P.
Gales Ferry, CT
$22-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
I am a very caring, ambitious, and experienced caregiver. I have worked in facility settings as well as more personal home settings. I have about 6 years of a wide range of experience. Taking care of others comes very naturally to me and I'm very good at it.
Gabrielle can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, meal prep, hospice services, companionship, dementia & more
I have 30 years of experience working in the health care system. Semi - retired Registered Nurse I am CPR certified . My passion is caring for the elderly. I enjoy making a difference in someone's life. I have experience working with Alzheimer's and dementia clients. I am knowledgeable about the health care system from...
Jackie can also help with: Dementia, errands, meal prep, personal care, respite care
Skills:
CPR
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
I am a certified vaccinated nurses aide. I have had ongoing training in CPR, first aid, Alzheimer's care, end of life care, and other various health care training. I also have a public service license. I have worked with various individuals with mental and physical handicaps for over 10 years. I specialize in working with the...
Marilyn can also help with: Meal prep, hospice services, dementia, personal care, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
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Recent caregiver reviews in Preston, CT
Deirdre A.
5.0
Deirdrea has been exceptionally helpful with caring for my elderly mother who was suffering from dementia. Deirdrea was compassionate and extremely engaged with mothers care, always on time to relieve an earlier shift and greatly appreciated by the entire family. Deirdrea was a joy to have in the...
- Howard R.
Jeanette S.
5.0
Jeanette has been a wonderfully compassionate carer for my mom. My mom is in fragile health and Jeanette's gentle nature and kind, caring personality gives my mom and my family great comfort. She has been so good with my mom and someone we can count on to know mom is in great care. Jeanette is...
- Kolette F.
Kelly W.
5.0
Kelly I feel became part of our family. We hired Kelly to help care for my dad during the nights. She was beyond caring and loving to my father. Kelly was always on time, went above and beyond and we truly just loved having her in our home and part of my father's care-giving team. She would be...
- Deborah B.
Seija G.
5.0
Seija is a warm, compassionate caregiver. She has a calm, caring demeanor that always made my mom feel safe and well cared for. I would highly recommend Seija.
- Margaret W.
Ashley Q.
5.0
Ashley has a good understanding of the needs and abilities of children and is warm, nurturing and dependable. She was awesome with our family.
- Monica T.
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FAQs for finding caregivers in Preston, CT
What caregiver services can I find near me in Preston, CT?
Most private senior caregiver services in Preston, CT 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 Preston.
How much does it cost to hire a caregiver in Preston, CT in 2024?
The average rate for hiring a caregiver in Preston, CT on Care.com as of May, 2024 is $21.33 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 Preston, CT?
There are currently 3 caregivers in Preston, CT on Care.com. You can filter and sort caregivers by distance from Preston, CT 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 Preston before making a hiring decision.
Are private caregivers near me in Preston, CT background checked?
Yes, caregivers near you in Preston, CT 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 Preston, CT caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Caregivers in Preston, CT are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 15 reviews of the 60 listed caregivers.