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60 caregivers are listed in Smithfield, VA
The average rate is $20/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby caregivers is 1 years
Caregivers in Smithfield, VA
Scarlett B.
Newport News, VA
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Companionship And Personal Senior Caregiver Can Cook And Prepare Meals Light Housework Cleaning.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a caregiver with more than 11 years of experience in the medical field. I enjoy working with others and getting to know them. I am knowledgeable, compassionate and enjoy spending one-on-one time with my clients. I have worked with elderly that have dementia. Some of my skills and duties include helping with bathing,...
Scarlett can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, light cleaning, mobility assistance, companionship, personal care & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
Wound Care
5.0
"I wasn’t able to hire Scarlett because the times didn’t work. However, she by far had the most training, warmest personality and definitely the person I would of hired. Just a remarkable woman. "
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Dora, I believe I'm suitable for this job because I have a medical background. I have a Medical Assistant Diploma and I am a Certified Billing and Coding Specialist, I've been working as a caregiver for 14 years in a home/senior home for senior care. Also as a caregiver for people with special needs, such as Down...
Dora can also help with: Companionship, hospice services, dementia, meal prep, errands, personal care & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Unfortunately, we only got to work with Dora for two weeks due to my MIL's declining health, but she was great during that time. She was dependable, flexible and detail oriented. She gave us thorough updates each day on my MIL's health, eating, sleeping, meds, etc....
Ashley H.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
My name is Elizabeth and I specialize in delivering personalized, compassionate care to seniors! I got started with personal experience of caring for my own grandmother, and have since acquired experience from working in a senior facility and also private, in-home care. I have worked with patients who have Alzheimer's/Dementia,...
Elizabeth can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, mobility assistance, companionship, personal care, dementia & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
Licensed Nurse
5.0
"I would not have been able to keep my job and take care of my parents if it wasn't for Libby!"
Melissa G.
3.3
(3)
I work for home care agency love it give you a satisfaction know you doing something good. I work for home almost years I learn so much when you give back it a joyous thing
Natalie G.
Suffolk, VA
$15-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
3.7
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Natalie! I am a dependable and compassionate caregiver. My schedule is flexible. I am looking mainly for full time work but I wouldn't mind doing date nights or occasional sitting. I can work days, nights, holidays, and weekends to meet your needs. I have cared for toddlers in my family, Elders and I would love...
Natalie can also help with: Mobility assistance, live-in home care, personal care
5.0
"Natalie you did an amazing Job taking care of my father!
You're sweet and I will definitely be contacting you in the future! Thank you!"
Giovanni H.
5.0
(7)
I'm Geri: I have been a Senior companion for almost 10 years. I provide companionship with passion, and my clients know it's genuine because my service is delivered with empathy, understanding and love.
My clients love to see me come and hate to see me leave, because I bring them my enthusiasm, energy, and my ability to engage...
Geraldine can also help with: Dementia, companionship, light cleaning, errands, hospice services, meal prep & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Geri C is a wonderful person inside and out. She's caring and loving. She's always willing to help others. She's truly a rare find!!"
Sheila C.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been in the healthcare field since 1981. I am a certified Personal Care Assistant and thoroughly passionate about being of service to others. I am honest, dependable, compassionate, professional and will always do what is in the best interest of my client and their family.
Larry can also help with: Meal prep, companionship, dementia, hospice services, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
CPR
5.0
"Larry was a companion to my elderly father for roughly a year and a half until my dad passed away. My dad called him his buddy. Larry worked 6 hours a day helping me with dad while I worked from home. During that time, he became a close friend to my father and...
Melody H.
4.7
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I had the BLESSING of caring for my mom and my dad for more than a decade.. I understood clearly the importance of CARING ,,, I am a private in-home care-giver for geriatric clients for many years. With a focus on MEMORY LOSS, ALZHIMORS, AND DEMENTIA.. I am a very LOVING and CARING individual and take care of my clients...
Maria can also help with: Hospice services, live-in home care, personal care, respite care, dementia
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Maria assisted my 101-year-old mother in her home. Maria immediately connected with my mother and she immediately connected with Maria. Maria covered other caregivers that were not available and was a true blessing to my mother. As I look back over my mother's...
Troy M.
Deon S.
Newport News, VA
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.8
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I make a difference in their lives
They appreciate your time and what you do for them
It gives you some perspective
You can also learn from their experiences
Working with the elderly gives you valuable insight into the aging process and what's to come, giving you an opportunity to think about what matters most to you in life and...
Deon can also help with: Home modification, hospice services, companionship, light cleaning, live-in home care, dementia & more
Skills:
CNA
Wound Care
CPR
5.0
"Deon provided in home care for mother during the final year of her life. Deon is very experienced with senior care, she needs no training and she takes into account the needs and desires of her patient and the family. Deon helped my family immensely during a very...
David K.
Wendy O.
Chesapeake, VA
$10-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I will provide care for your seniors, children, or fur babies when you're unable to. I have been a nurse for over 20 years and specialize in pediatrics and senior care. I worked in a pediatric clinic for over 10 years and I have worked in Skilled Nursing and Long Term Care for seniors for over 5 years. I have been in home health...
Wendy can also help with: Personal care
Skills:
Licensed Nurse
5.0
"I can’t say enough good things about Wendy. It was my first time using her as a caretaker for my brother-in-law. She was extremely kind and caring. I went away for the entire day, and didn’t have a care in the world about whether or not he was being taken care of....
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello,
I feel very grateful to msg you. Talking about me I have 6 years of care giving experience with all type of patient including Alzheimer and medication preparation with license. Along with care giving I used to work in a senior living management field too. I am pursuing my Nursing degree but right now I am on my summer...
Menuka can also help with: Live-in home care, dementia, companionship, errands, mobility assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Menuka is well trained in medical care and we were fortunate to have her care for my mother, who had high direct care and medical care needs. Menuka is dependable and professional. She taught us how to improve the care for my mother. Menuka is kind and caring and...
Glen B.
Donna S.
Newport News, VA
$15-21/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have over 20 years experience in caregiving. Started caring for my grandparents , immediately after graduating from High School. My love for being a caregiver developed from then on. After they passed away, I went back to school and got trained as Certified Nurse's Assistant, and then as a Med/Tech. I have worked in Hospitals,...
Skills:
Wound Care
CPR
CNA
Experienced Reliable Caregiver looking for companionship and caregiver services. I offer 15 years of experiencing providing excellent services as a caregiver in the Hampton Roads area. Services include but not limited to providing companionship, cooking, cleaning, assisting with laundry, taking to doctor visits, assisting with...
Odgerel can also help with: Dementia, personal care
I'm looking for a job opportunity to be able to work with the elderly and ensure that they are comfortable and well cared for
Charlotte can also help with: Live-in home care, companionship, light cleaning, errands, meal prep, mobility assistance & more
5.0
"Charlotte is a wonderful, attentive and caring person. She assisted my Father in support of my Mother. My Mother has dementia and mobility issues. Charlotte was compassionate at all times. Charlotte also communicated well with my Father and myself. I highly...
Reggie W.
Autumn N.
Portsmouth, VA
$10-15/hr
All Senior Care has been Family Related. I enjoy giving back to the elderly. They have worked hard and now it's my time to give back to them for all they have done. I will treat your loved ones as though they are my own. I will give the care that they deserve, so that you can have peace of mind!
Autumn can also help with: Meal prep, errands, light cleaning, live-in home care, personal care
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Daisy. I am a retired Social Worker. I worked in the adult services unit for 25 years. While I was in college I worked as a nurse aide at a Williamsburg nursing home, and Eastern State Hospital in the geriatric unit. I am a born caregiver. After I retired I found myself wanting to return to my first love...
Daisy can also help with: Respite care, meal prep, dementia, hospice services, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 2 years of experience caring for seniors. I can cook, clean, read and take them to walks. I can also do medication management.
Natasha can also help with: Live-in home care, personal care
Yoselyn J M.
Newport News, VA
$18-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
Friendly And Compassionate Personal Caregiver Dedicated To Work With More Than 7 Years Of Experience
I have been a caregiver for more than 7 years, I like to help people, I have a little knowledge of nursing, I am from Venezuela, I am dedicated, compassionate and hardworking. I always like to learn more from people, so I'll be here to help you.
Yoselyn J can also help with: Companionship, errands, meal prep, light cleaning
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I take pride in having over 30 years experience in the Care Giving field. I have assisted and provided Care/Support for diverse Individuals, including individuals with Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease, Developmental Disabilities, and serious Mental Illness - with personal care, home care, activities of daily living, life skills,...
Vicki can also help with: Dementia, personal care, light cleaning, meal prep, respite care, companionship & more
Hi! My name is Najeonna and I am here to help. I have many years experience. For 4 years I worked with school age children and toddlers , For a year I worked with elderly at home instead , I also have experience as a caregiver from caring for my adult brother who is severely autistic , my 12-year-old brother and my mom who has...
Skills:
Home Health Aide
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Recent caregiver reviews in Smithfield, VA
Scarlett B.
4.0
Scarlett seems like a very considerate and kind caregiver, and I had hoped to hire her to help my elderly mother. Unfortunately, it did not work out, but I would recommend her to others as she seems like a remarkable woman. She seems to have some scheduling challenges in the near future which is...
- Kevin C.
Dora E.
5.0
Unfortunately, we only got to work with Dora for two weeks due to my MIL's declining health, but she was great during that time. She was dependable, flexible and detail oriented. She gave us thorough updates each day on my MIL's health, eating, sleeping, meds, etc. We wish we could have kept her...
- Ashley H.
Elizabeth M.
5.0
Libby was great working with my dad and finding activities for him to do. I highly recommend Libby and would hire her again. My family moved and Libby was great with assisting my dad and even help us with our move.
- Caroline K.
Natalie G.
5.0
Natalie you did an amazing Job taking care of my father!
You're sweet and I will definitely be contacting you in the future! Thank you!
- Giovanni H.
Geraldine C.
5.0
Geraldine was very professional and excellent in performing the tasks I assigned to her. I had surgery which disabled me from doing household chores, dressing myself and limited my ability to perform other personal tasks. Whatever I asked of her she quickly completed. She has a pleasant positive...
- Ronalyn D.
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FAQs for finding caregivers in Smithfield, VA
What caregiver services can I find near me in Smithfield, VA?
Most private senior caregiver services in Smithfield, VA 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 Smithfield.
How much does it cost to hire a caregiver in Smithfield, VA in 2024?
The average rate for hiring a caregiver in Smithfield, VA on Care.com as of May, 2024 is $20.00 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 Smithfield, VA?
There are currently 2 caregivers in Smithfield, VA on Care.com. You can filter and sort caregivers by distance from Smithfield, VA 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 Smithfield before making a hiring decision.
Are private caregivers near me in Smithfield, VA background checked?
Yes, caregivers near you in Smithfield, VA 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.