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24 caregivers are listed in Yorktown, IN
The average rate is $10/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby caregivers is 5 years
Caregivers in Yorktown, IN
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Janis. I moved to Indiana in 2013 to help care for my mother and since then, I have been blessed with a beautiful granddaughter, who is now 3 years old. During my professional career, I worked for two years as an aide and activities assistant in the Alzheimer's unit of a nursing home in Folsom, Pennsylvania....
Janis can also help with: Personal care, dementia
5.0
"God bless Janis! She is trustworthy, caring dependable and experienced. The first person I hired stole my mother's jewelry, and I was scared to hire another caregiver. But then my friend recommended Janis to me. She is patient with my mother, who has Alzheimer's,...
Jane H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have always had a heart for the elderly. When I was in middle school I used to bake goodies to bring to the local nursing home, in high school, I made holiday visits to an assisted living place dressed as an elf to hand out hand made cards and candy canes. I was a registered Home Health Aide for Help at Home from January...
Kaitlyn can also help with: Personal care, respite care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"A blessing to have Kaitlyn. She's part of our family now and loves my grandma like her own. Always on time (or early) great attitude, patient, caring, loving, dependable, enthusiastic and awesome!"
Carensa B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have worked in Group homes where individuals had intellectual and developmental disabilities. Some were seniors, some were not. Did meal prep, cleaning, laundry, bathing, appointments, gave Medications, etc. I enjoyed it very much.
Recently I was doing In-home Senior Care through a company, but seek to do independent care on...
Amber can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, home modification, companionship, errands, hospice services & more
Skills:
Wound Care
CNA
CPR
5.0
"Amber was wonderful in taking care of my mom while I had to take a trip. She was right on time in coming here at the times specified and made sure my mom was well taken care of. Actually, Amber went above and beyond what I had requested. I look forward to Amber...
Mark T.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have taken of the elderly since I was 7 years old. My mother would drop me off at a nursing home and I passed the mail, painted finger nail, ect. At the age of 15 I started working as a CNA and co-oped through High school. I have been doing Private Home Care for 20 plus year. My love for the elderly only grows. I have learned...
Chasey can also help with: Home modification, hospice services, personal care, dementia
5.0
"Chasey has a wonderful attitude and spirit. Nothing but high marks for her!"
Gerry J.
Dawn S.
Muncie, IN
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.8
(6)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been taking care of Geriatric patients in the home setting since high school. Once I turned 18 I went to school and obtained my certified nursing assistant certificate. I've taken care of 8 different private clients in a home setting, references available upon request. I am currently working as a CNA in LTC, and would...
Dawn can also help with: Meal prep, mobility assistance, light cleaning, companionship, errands, dementia & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Dawn is a very trustworthy, caring person. I would recommend her to care for my family member."
Marcia M.
Steven C.
Anderson, IN
$8-13/hr
My name is Steven. I'm a semi-retired entrepreneur having run computer consulting and property management companies. I've found in retirement I have too much time on my hands after the hussle and bussle of small business and need a way to contribute to those around me. I have always enjoyed spending time with people older than...
Steven can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, transportation, meal prep
Phoebe K.
Muncie, IN
$8-21/hr • 3 yrs exp
Taking care with Alzheimer's. Any little help I can give id love too. I know how hard it can get when getting older but id love to help.
Phoebe can also help with: Errands, meal prep, dementia, light cleaning, transportation
I am a retired educator with a desire to assist others to remain independent. I have taken care of both of my parents up to, and including their period of hospice care. I also was a part time home care worker for a woman with multiple sclerosis. I was her aide for eight years, helping to keep her living at home. I am a good...
Hi! My name is Paige and I am a Social Work Major at Ball State University right now looking to expand my experience working with folks of all ages! I spent the summer working with veterans averaging around age 65 and loved getting to chat and hear about peoples lives! I am certified in CPR and did have a lifeguard...
Paige can also help with: Errands, companionship, meal prep, light cleaning, transportation, specialized care & more
Help with light housekeeping tasks, meals, transportation to appointments, run errands, or just company
Penny can also help with: Meal prep, companionship, errands, transportation, visiting physician, light cleaning & more
Hello!
I feel that being a caregiver is the most fulfilling thing a person could possibly do in life.
I started as a caregiver for my own mother who was diagnosed metastatic cancer at age 45. Although it was heartbreaking, I am so happy that I was able to care for her in the way she deserved. When she passed, I took on caring...
Shannon can also help with: Meal prep, hospice services, light cleaning, errands, transportation, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Darlene B.
Muncie, IN
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a retired nurse with over 40 yrs experience in caregiving and homemaking. Realizing the great need for Home Health AIDS through caring for my elderly parents recently, I decided to reenter the workforce and offer my skills to others.
Darlene can also help with: Dementia, errands, light cleaning, companionship, hospice services, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Darlene is a great caregiver and very dependable. I would recommend her to any of my friends or family to care for their love ones."
William F.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have my Nursing Assistant certification (CNA) and Home Health Aid certification (HHA) in Indiana. I have always enjoyed my time working & volunteering in nursing homes or the veteran home.
I believe myself to be, kind, patient and compassionate. I would love the opportunity to help your family.
Amanda can also help with: Respite care, dementia, home modification, visiting nurse, personal care, hospice services & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Amanda did a great job, highly recommended!"
Tom R.
4.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Mother of three young adults, grammie of one, and a daughter of two elderly parents , one with dementia and the other one with kidney disease and a little more so this personal for me and the quality of care is very important as I want the same for my aging parents .
One that is a special-needs, as parent of an autism, auditory...
Tamara can also help with: Companionship, dementia, hospice services, light cleaning, live-in home care, errands & more
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
CNA
5.0
"I have been working with Tammy for several months now. She is caring and professional when taking care of patients. "
Care member
I have been a senior caregiver for a couple of years. I always knew that getting into a job like that would be very purposeful and meaningful. A lot of the people that I've taken care of had very little family come to see them/take care of them, so it meant the world to me to make their lives easier and bring them some joy.
Amy can also help with: Personal care, dementia
Hello,
I'm Brittany. I'm seeking a part time private caregiving position. I have been a CNA since 2006. I have a lot of experience in the health care field. Especially with senior care. I have worked in hospitals, skilled nursing and assisted living facilities, home health, and private caregiving for the last 6 years. Private...
Brittany can also help with: Companionship, mobility assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, dementia, hospice services & more
Skills:
CNA
I was born to be a caregiver! I began caregiving at the age of 5, while assisting my mom with the care of my grandmother. At 10, I transitioned to assisting my mom with her daily living activities due to her own health issues. By the age of 18, caring for my mom changed from assisting with ADLs to end-of-life care as she lost...
Judy M can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, respite care, hospice services, light cleaning
Skills:
CNA
Lexie A.
Anderson, IN
$14-22/hr • 7 yrs exp
Skilled Certified Nursing Assistant With A Medication Aid Endorsement
I have worked in long term care, home care, assisted living, and the hospital. I have had my cna license for 6 years and my QMA license for one year. I like caring for seniors because they deserve the best care. Seniors have spent their lives caring for others whether it be in their home life or at work. And now it's their turn...
Lexie can also help with: Home modification, light cleaning, hospice services, errands, meal prep, dementia & more
I'd describe my personality as engaging, calm, lighthearted
I like caring for seniors because they have been independent their whole lives and it's hard to have to need help for things you used to be able to do but we all need help at some point and they can still live a full and productive life with some assistance
I'm...
Lindsay can also help with: Respite care, companionship, transportation, light cleaning, live-in home care, errands & more
Donna W.
Elwood, IN
$13-18/hr
I have taken care of many seniors in my parents church. Friends parents, all ages, male and female. I truly enjoy the elderly and love hearing their stories! They have a lot of wisdom to give and often not appreciated for that wisdom. I also worked in Scottsdale. I am a very loving kind and compassionate person who prides...
Donna can also help with: Transportation, errands, light cleaning, meal prep
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Recent caregiver reviews in Yorktown, IN
Janis P.
5.0
God bless Janis! She is trustworthy, caring dependable and experienced. The first person I hired stole my mother's jewelry, and I was scared to hire another caregiver. But then my friend recommended Janis to me. She is patient with my mother, who has Alzheimer's, and it is such a relief to have...
- Jane H.
Kaitlyn Y.
5.0
A blessing to have Kaitlyn. She's part of our family now and loves my grandma like her own. Always on time (or early) great attitude, patient, caring, loving, dependable, enthusiastic and awesome!
- Carensa B.
Amber M.
5.0
Amber was wonderful in taking care of my mom while I had to take a trip. She was right on time in coming here at the times specified and made sure my mom was well taken care of. Actually, Amber went above and beyond what I had requested. I look forward to Amber helping me again with my mom in the...
- Mark T.
Chasey H.
5.0
Chasey has a wonderful attitude and spirit. Nothing but high marks for her!
- Gerry J.
Dawn S.
4.0
Dependable, honest, and builds a great relationship with the person she is caring for.
- Don C.
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FAQs for finding caregivers in Yorktown, IN
What caregiver services can I find near me in Yorktown, IN?
Most private senior caregiver services in Yorktown, IN 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 Yorktown.
How much does it cost to hire a caregiver in Yorktown, IN in 2024?
The average rate for hiring a caregiver in Yorktown, IN on Care.com as of May, 2024 is $10.00 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 Yorktown, IN?
There are currently 1 caregivers in Yorktown, IN on Care.com. You can filter and sort caregivers by distance from Yorktown, IN 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 Yorktown before making a hiring decision.
Are private caregivers near me in Yorktown, IN background checked?
Yes, caregivers near you in Yorktown, IN 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.