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60 caregivers are listed in Wallingford, CT
The average rate is $16/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby caregivers is 4 years
Caregivers in Wallingford, CT
Caregiver with four years of experience working in assisted living facilities. Passionate about elder care. Charismatic, caring and calm. Able to provide both physical and emotional support to clients. Willing to transport clients to appointments
and events.
Assist 30 residents (ages 69 to 89) with daily living
activities,...
Sabina can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, light cleaning
Hi there! I have tons of experience in there care of seniors for many years. I also grew up with my grandparents at home and taking care of them for many years. I feel the passion and mostly the compassion, kindness. I have a good, kindness heart. I am honest, compassionate . I give 100% into my jobs . I treat people as we're...
Clemencia can also help with: Meal prep, transportation, light cleaning, errands, personal care
Joy O.
Hamden, CT
$25-26/hr • 10 yrs exp
Senior care available. Mother to a college age son, grew up in New Haven CT. I Enjoy reading, hiking, movies and yoga. Good listener, love animals and people. Registered Nurse, ample caregiving experience.
Joy can also help with: Meal prep, mobility assistance, errands, light cleaning, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
Christine H.
Prospect, CT
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have been doing house cleaning for 18 years. Many of my clients are seniors. I understand that they need schedule, reassuring and patience. I would love to help you in taking care of your loved ones. I cared for both my parents part-time with their senior care. I was also a primary caregiver for my father-in-law with...
Christine can also help with: Errands, visiting physician, light cleaning, meal prep, transportation
I cared for my great grandmother for many years as she got older. She lived in an assisted elderly community, but needed a lot of help regarding rides, meal prep, and errands. My great grandmother passed away and I am looking to do something to help others in her position, because I realized how important it is to have someone...
Chelsy can also help with: Transportation, errands, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia, personal care & more
Michele D.
Prospect, CT
$14-30/hr
Love to help and care, ideally becoming like part of the family. Giving back is important to me . Enjoy the company of elders, wither it be cleaning, cooking, transporting. Knowing that they have a voice and still being heard .
Michele can also help with: Meal prep, transportation, errands, light cleaning
5.0
(2)
I provide compassion, kind, skilled, holistic in home caregiving services and go way beyond my responsibilities for elderly, disabled and special needs people. I'm a certified by social services for in home caregiving with special training for 25 years in holistic healing modalities. I am a gourmet cook and can prepare menus...
Andrea can also help with: Errands, companionship, hospice services, light cleaning, meal prep, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Andrea is a sweet, gentle spirit that brought reassurance to us when we had to find temporary care for out little one while working on a project in CT. She was punctual, reliable, and I felt safe leaving my son in her care. They had lovely adventures together! "
Keiana R.
3.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have home care experience, and am on track to receive my CNA certification by mid December. I am passionate about giving personal care, and respect that older individuals can teach us a lot about life through their own experiences. I am dependable, trustworthy, and I sincerely look forward to working with seniors, assisting...
Donna can also help with: Personal care, errands, meal prep, light cleaning, transportation
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Donna is WONDERFUL!! She is the perfect person to work with my 90 dad (who is a pistol & a half). WE LOVE HER!!"
Elizabeth M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a certified caregiver with over 10 years experience with assisting the elderly. and over two years experience with Dementia.
I am Reliable and trustworthy with long term references.
I would love to help you with your loved one. If it be sitting with them and sharing memories, playing a game, coloring, taking a ride to the...
Lisa can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, dementia, specialized care, companionship, errands & more
5.0
"Lisa has been such a shining star for our family. We hired her to help with my grandparents and they look forward to every one of her visits. She is patient, caring and trustworthy. She's a team player and does what she says she will. Thank you, Lisa, for being...
Kimberly T.
5.0
(2)
Bonded certified caregiver with clean criminal & driving record. I have 6 years on extensive home care experiences. My core values are reliability & compassionate. Im highly experienced in respite care, hospice, Parkinson's, dementia, diabetes, fall recovery, companionship, hoyer lift.
I also do household care & management, pet...
Hope can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, hospice services, dementia, live-in home care, companionship & more
Skills:
CNA
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am an all rounded individual with expertise in both the business professional world, elderly care, customer satisfaction, finance etc. I started working as a caregiver over 5 years ago and I fell in love with the smiles and thank you that I have been able to put on these wonderful faces. I enjoy giving comfort to those in...
Callicia can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, hospice services, light cleaning, errands, companionship & more
Skills:
CNA
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
5.0
"Callicia is a great help to my loved one. She is dependable, reliable, friendly, and knowledgeable. She is very warm and she has positive energy which is exactly the type of caregiver we were looking for. She’s someone I’d recommend to others."
Care member
Gloria F.
New Britain, CT
$46/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 8 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Light Housecleaning. Ect I have a flexible schedule right now I don't mind assisting in whatever way I can within reason I am very patient and funny and I am sure will get along with anyone
Senior caregiver
Gloria can also help with: Personal care, errands, meal prep, dementia, light cleaning
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Gloria is very kind, responsible, and considerate. Highly recommend her."
Joseph N.
5.0
(3)
I am an HHA with a strong caregiving background of 14 years along with being a Certified Dementia Specialist. My professional experiences with different employers both private and home-care agencies has provided me with great expertise in: Personal care assistance such as bathing, dressing, Meal preparation and assistance with...
Doreen can also help with: Live-in home care, dementia, personal care, hospice services, respite care
5.0
"Doreen helped care for my elderly mother for several years. She was wonderful & I would highly recommend her."
Dave L.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
An energetic loving caring person who enjoys spending time with the elderly talking socializing and helping them out. Every elderly person I treat as my mother or father give them love and attention. My overall aim is to put a smile on their face and make them laugh no matter the condition. I have been vaccinated for covid-19
Paulette can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, personal care, meal prep, errands
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Lovely lady, compassionate and caring. Took care of my wife and she did an excellent job. She was always on top of her job and she made her feel comfortable."
Andy B.
Bertha J.
East Haven, CT
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I'd describe my personality as caring, outgoing and easy going
I like caring for seniors because I feel they are a wealth of knowledge. Their need for tenderness and kindness has always had a special place in my heart.
I'm looking for a job that I can give 100% and feel content with my services.
I started caring for seniors...
Bertha can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, companionship, errands, hospice services, dementia & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Berta took care of my uncle for over a year. She did personal care, light cleaning, laundry and meal preparation. My Uncle said she gave the best showers! We were very happy to have her work for us. She is a very caring person. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have many years of experience with babysitting and caring for children. I've also worked as companion for elderly people. In addition to child care I have extensive experience in cleaning.
Judita can also help with: Personal care
5.0
"Professional! Personable! Perfect!
Judita offered dynamic service at a reasonable price. If you need someone who pays close attention to detail, is family oriented, and has excellent home maintenance skills, select her! "
Care member
5.0
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am a compassionate caregiver with seven years of experience. passionate about elder care, skilled at managing schedules and keeping clients as active is possible.
Sensitive with the ability to provide physical and emotional support.
I am a First Aid/CPR/AED Certified
Med Certified.
Rocio can also help with: Light cleaning, companionship, errands, mobility assistance, personal care, meal prep & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
5.0
"Rocio has been an excellent caregiver for my 91 year old mother who has Alzheimer's. She has been knowledgeable and caring and has been helpful for the overnight shift. At first, my mother was skeptical, but Rocio managed to get my mother to feel comfortable....
Sue-joe S.
4.9
(12)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
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My experience includes all phases of convalescent care but most importantly handling my clients with patience, love, and kindness.
I believe that my calling is to work one on one with my clients as a companion and friend. I find it extremely rewarding to help people and bring a little more...
Sherry can also help with: Errands, mobility assistance, companionship, light cleaning, meal prep, dementia & more
5.0
"Sherry was a blessing to my mom. She always made sure she had everything she needed, kept her extremely clean, cooked meals that my mom loved, took care of the housekeeping, shopped and ran errands. Sherry has a beautiful personality and she truly cares about who...
Care member
5.0
(1)
I have worked in the home health care field for 20 plus years. I have had a range of clients and experience with dementia/alzheimers, diabetics, TBI, non verbal patients. I believe in putting great pride into my work treating my clients as my own family. I meal prep, cook meals, basic cleaning, rides to and from doctors...
Lori can also help with: Dementia, errands, hospice services, respite care, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Lori is an excellent caregiver! She is wonderful with the elderly population and very thorough with care. She even helps clean up around the house! 10/10 would recommend!"
Kathryn M.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
While working at an independent retirement facility. I become familiar with many of the residents and grew to enjoy their company. This experience sparked my interest in eldercare. After beginning the pursuit of a new career, I was referred to a family who needed a live-in caregiver for their mother whom had mild dementia. I was...
Jaime can also help with: Errands, companionship, dementia, meal prep, live-in home care, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Jaime is a compassionate, kind, responsible caregiver and we recommend her highly. "
Michal R.
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Recent caregiver reviews in Wallingford, CT
Andrea K.
5.0
Andrea is the kindest, gentlest person I've met. She cared for our 14 month old for a couple of months while we transitioned from a previous nanny 9who left due to a non-work related injury) and full time daycare.
- Care member
Donna M.
5.0
Donna is WONDERFUL!! She is the perfect person to work with my 90 dad (who is a pistol & a half). WE LOVE HER!!
- Elizabeth M.
Lisa N.
5.0
Lisa has been such a shining star for our family. We hired her to help with my grandparents and they look forward to every one of her visits. She is patient, caring and trustworthy. She's a team player and does what she says she will. Thank you, Lisa, for being such a bright light!
- Kimberly T.
Callicia D.
5.0
Callicia is a great help to my loved one. She is dependable, reliable, friendly, and knowledgeable. She is very warm and she has positive energy which is exactly the type of caregiver we were looking for. She’s someone I’d recommend to others.
- Care member
Gloria F.
5.0
Gloria is an amazing caregiver who is patient, kind, reliable, capable, and trustworthy. She has been caring for my mother, who is a hospice patient, since September 2022. We love her and give her the highest recommendation.
- Patricia D.
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FAQs for finding caregivers in Wallingford, CT
What caregiver services can I find near me in Wallingford, CT?
Most private senior caregiver services in Wallingford, 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 Wallingford.
How much does it cost to hire a caregiver in Wallingford, CT in 2024?
The average rate for hiring a caregiver in Wallingford, CT on Care.com as of May, 2024 is $16.50 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 Wallingford, CT?
There are currently 6 caregivers in Wallingford, CT on Care.com. You can filter and sort caregivers by distance from Wallingford, 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 Wallingford before making a hiring decision.
Are private caregivers near me in Wallingford, CT background checked?
Yes, caregivers near you in Wallingford, 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.