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60 caregivers are listed in Sanford, ME
The average rate is $20/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby caregivers is 7 years
Caregivers in Sanford, ME
5.0
(3)
I have a PSS (Personal Support Specialist) certificate and have been a caregiver for the elderly and disabled for about 15 years . They hold a special place in my heart and I like to treat each client with dignity and respect. I have experience working with individuals who have dementia / alzheimers and Parkinsons disease. I...
Desarae can also help with: Personal care, dementia
5.0
"Desarae provided my elderly parents with excellent care. She is dependable, caring, honest, compassionate and they love her. Both parents were ill and required assistance with meals, light housekeeping, laundry, medication and oversight.
Initially Desarae was...
Kathy W.
Theresa S.
Sanford, ME
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Full/part Time Caregiver,respite Hours Available, CNA, CRMA, Hospice, HHA, Certifications Are Active
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have been a certified CNA for 28 years. and 10 years of Hospice experience. All of my certifications are currently active on the Maine State Registry. I enjoy working one on one with seniors, I believe they all deserve to be treated with dignity and respect at all times.
Theresa can also help with: Respite care, dementia, hospice services, home modification, personal care
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"She is very caring and compassionate with her clients. She treats them like family. Anyone who has There's a caring for their loved one is fortunate!"
Laura D.
Rachel A.
Sanford, ME
$22-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
I have been a caregiver for approximately 15+ years. I am compassionate and caring and understand the importance of reliable care. Excellent references provided upon request!
Rachel can also help with: Personal care, dementia, light cleaning, errands, hospice services, meal prep & more
5.0
"Rachel has so much patience and is very gentle. She took wonderful care of my mom and was a friend to my mom."
Care member
I have been a care giver for several years at several locations in southern Maine. I took care of my dad who was disabled for over 15 years and currently working with a company as a caregiver, looking for a stable job for myself.
Maxine can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, respite care, dementia, errands, live-in home care & more
Hi there! For the past 8 years of my career I have been in the healthcare field working in geriatric care, memory care, and with disabilities. I have obtained a PSS, CRMA (40 and 24hr), DSP, and have a current CPR/FA. I have completed my pre-exquisites to become a registered nurse but currently am on a break before starting my...
Caitlyn can also help with: Dementia, errands, personal care, light cleaning, meal prep, respite care & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
Wound Care
Hi! My first experience with caregiving was both my mother and father, both having dementia and other health issues. I worked for a couple other Home Care Companies, now I am an independent caregiver/child care/nanny. I am certified as a caregiver, CPR and first aid.
As an independent caregiver, I had a client for 5 months with...
Denise can also help with: Companionship, meal prep, errands, light cleaning
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
Wound Care
I have 1 year of experience in a rehab/ long term care setting with about 60 beds. I have worked with dementia, rehabilitation, and more. I can help with Transportation Services, dressing, feeding, ADLs, etc. I am currently in pre-nursing in college but online, which makes my schedule very flexible so I can work during the day!...
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Shannon S.
Sanford, ME
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Part Time PSS Available For Meal Prep, Personal Care, Transportation, Housecleaning, &companionship
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 13yrs experience at taking care of your loved ones. I have experience with transfers, some wound care, dementia, I also have some experience with colostomy bags, and catheder bags, and some hospice experience. I also do light housekeeping, Dr's appt, grocery shopping, help with exercise and I also love to play games and...
Shannon can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, personal care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Hello everybody! My name is Dasia and I have a passion for helping people. Ever since I can remember I've loved helping everybody with anything they may need! I am a behavioral health professional currently and I also work at Pratt and Whitney. Both careers are very different, that gives me an edge on the skills I have and the...
Dasia can also help with: Light cleaning, live-in home care, errands, dementia, transportation, meal prep & more
5.0
(3)
Hello, my name is Aimée and I'm a CNA. For my whole life I have always looked up to and had a special fondness for the elderly. Now that my children are older, I've been able to make time in my schedule to help give care to those in need. I have 5 years of experience. Two years providing private home care and three years working...
Aimee can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, personal care, errands, dementia, respite care & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
5.0
"Aimee is not only professional but compassionate as well. She cared for my mom as if she was her own family member. If I could give Aimee ten stars it still would not be enough"
Deb C.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Dependable, trustworthy, and compassionate caregiver with proven excellence in all aspects of senior care, including homemaking, meal preparation, errands, shopping, light housekeeping-laundry, shopping, personal care-bathing, grooming, dressing, medication management-prompting & administration, mobility assistance,...
Melanie can also help with: Companionship, hospice services, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia, errands & more
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Melanie did a great job caring for my father during the end of his life. She was kind, caring, thorough, and communicative. We also found her to be both reliable and flexible which was a real plus in our situation! Would recommend Melanie as a caregiver to anyone...
Mara P.
Compassionate caregiver for seniors with 15+ years' expertise, dedicated to enhancing quality of life through personalized care and support.
Ashley can also help with: Respite care, light cleaning, meal prep, dementia, errands, transportation & more
Lois B.
Lebanon, ME
$35-40/hr
I have experience taking care of my 96-year-old grandfather. I have administered and prompted him taking his medication.
We enjoy going for rides, talking and each other's time.
My grandfather lives 3 hours away and now has a permanent caregiver and I miss our time together.
Let me know how I can help with the items I have...
Lois can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, transportation, errands
I am passionate about caring for elders with compassion, respect, and patience. I am a trained end of life doula and can support your loved one with day to day needs, or deeper conversations and care if they have worries surrounding end of life.
Beecher can also help with: Hospice services, light cleaning, respite care, errands, meal prep, dementia & more
I have been a CNA for 6 years and I have worked in a Nursing home environment as well as a hospital environment. I assist with ADL's, take blood pressure, blood sugars, transfers. I am very passionate about my job with seniors as I feel they deserve the absolute best care. I have worked with Alzheimer and dementia patients.
Kayla can also help with: Respite care, dementia, personal care
Skills:
CNA
Bonnie C.
Berwick, ME
$25-30/hr • 6 yrs exp
I'd describe my personality as patient and kind.
I like caring for seniors because I believe in doing for others as you would want done for yourself.
I'm looking for a job that I can help
enrich and give comfort to the lives of others through companionship.
I started caring for seniors when I was young and I completely...
Bonnie can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, errands, companionship, hospice services, dementia & more
I'm Jo (Johanna) a 42/f, mother of 3 beautiful children, wife to my amazing husband of 19 years.
I'm the oldest of 5, and helping with my younger siblings is what started my love of being in a caregiving role. Since becoming a mom at 19, and have always been able to stay home to care for our kids.
Over the years I have also...
Johanna can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, respite care, errands, hospice services, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Hi! I am a very reliable, patient, and compassionate caregiver. I will take care of your family as if they are my own. I have been a caregiver for over 10 years. I have worked with children, adults with disabilities and have had live in positions. With my experience, I am able to provide a safe work environment and comfort for...
Alexis can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, transportation, errands, light cleaning
Ashley C.
Berwick, ME
$21-24/hr
I Love A Good Story! Make Me Laugh, Make Me Want To Cry, Tell Me About The Good Old Days
I'd describe my personality as calm, funny, and the ability to read a room
I like caring for seniors because my seniors cared for me.
I'm looking for a job that lets me use some creative thinking. And also a job that doesn't feel like I'm going to a job. A job that has me excited to get out of bed in the morning. And a job...
Ashley can also help with: Personal care, meal prep, mobility assistance, companionship, dementia, light cleaning & more
I have 4 years experience as a certified Nurse Assistant, first responder, and as a home care giver. I am a recent nursing school graduate and registered nurse. As a patient and respectful individual, I can provide attentive and mindful care and companionship for any senior or individual with medical needs. I am Compassionate...
Pietra can also help with: Meal prep, mobility assistance, live-in home care, errands, companionship, dementia & more
Skills:
CPR
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Recent caregiver reviews in Sanford, ME
Desarae H.
5.0
Desarae provided my elderly parents with excellent care. She is dependable, caring, honest, compassionate and they love her. Both parents were ill and required assistance with meals, light housekeeping, laundry, medication and oversight.
Initially Desarae was hired to care for our Mother who has...
- Kathy W.
Theresa S.
5.0
Theresa is an excellent addition to our caregiving family. She is very experienced, positive, dependable, trust worthy, compassionate and a good problem solver. We highly recommend Theresa.
- Courtney B.
Rachel A.
5.0
Rachel is phenomenal. I would hire her for my family any day.
- Care member
Aimee M.
5.0
Our family is so appreciative of the loving, timely care that she provided for my Mom who was diagnosed with Dementia and eventually Alzheimer's.
She sat and talked, prepared meals, cleaned and spoke with my Mom in such a caring way. We loved having Aimee and couldn't think of anyone else we would...
- Care member
Melanie M.
5.0
Melanie has been caring for my in-laws for the last 5 months. She is very caring, communicative, compassionate and flexible, which we really needed to make our situation worked. She was always on top of what worked best for them. There were a lot of food restrictions and she always knew how to...
- Michael C.
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FAQs for finding caregivers in Sanford, ME
What caregiver services can I find near me in Sanford, ME?
Most private senior caregiver services in Sanford, 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 Sanford.
How much does it cost to hire a caregiver in Sanford, ME in 2024?
The average rate for hiring a caregiver in Sanford, ME on Care.com as of May, 2024 is $20.89 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 Sanford, ME?
There are currently 9 caregivers in Sanford, ME on Care.com. You can filter and sort caregivers by distance from Sanford, 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 Sanford before making a hiring decision.
Are private caregivers near me in Sanford, ME background checked?
Yes, caregivers near you in Sanford, 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.
Ratings for Sanford, ME caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Caregivers in Sanford, ME are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews of the 60 listed caregivers.