Find Top Companion Care Near Me in Buxton, ME

I have worked with the elderly in many situations. I worked in senior care from 2006 to 2008 and found this position extremely enjoyable and rewarding, working with elderly in and around my community, helping them with meals and companionship and also supervision in terms of safety or falls, etc. I work now at a Behavioral...

Carrie can also help with: Errands, personal care, transportation, meal prep

Jody E.

Gorham, ME

$25-35/hr • 1 yrs exp

Compassionate Companion

I am a 53-year-old mom/grand-mom and looking to help a family with elderly care. I recently went through watching my grandmothers health fail and losing her, and I know how much work it can be to be sure they are well cared for. I would love to help another family with the task. I am not medically trained. I am interested in...

Jody can also help with: Meal prep, errands, transportation, light cleaning

Merril A.

$35-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Home Health Care Registered Nurse; Big Smile & Holistic Approach

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Combined 25 yrs registered nurse, chaplain specializing in home health, geriatrics, dementia/alzheimer's, chronic health issues, home care, assisted living, transportation, food planning, errands, cooking, respite, mvmnt/exercise support, organizing medication routine, emotional & spiritual support, elder depression, fear, mood...

Merril can also help with: Dementia, mobility assistance, meal prep, errands, companionship, hospice services & more

Skills:

Wound Care

5.0

"My dad lived with Parkinson's & dementia, he was difficult and hostile at moments. Merril handled him w/perfection, humor and lots of successful moments. She helped him with all his personal and emotional needs. Here ability to be flexible with his needs was...

Elaine I.

Kim O.

$30/hr • 10 yrs exp

5.0

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I'm a retired healthcare professional with experience managing a busy household and caring for the elderly and infirm. I have been assisting and companion to the elderly since retirement to supplement my income and to have a sense of purpose. I am not one to sit around and I thoroughly enjoy the change of pace this type of work...

Kim can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, respite care, personal care, companionship, errands & more

Skills:

CNA

5.0

"Kim has been an extraordinary help to our family. She is thoughtful, kind, and works hard to keep the family in good order. We were lucky to have her support my dad. Anyone who hires her will be fortunate. She is quite special."

Anna C.

Melike A.

$10-30/hr • 4 yrs exp

Companionship, Visiting Nurse, Errands/Shopping, Personal Care, Light House Cleaning

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked with seniors in a variety of ways over the past several years, I enjoy chatting and listening and being good company. I really care people and being there making their lives a little easier in any way I can.

Melike can also help with: Live-in home care, personal care, visiting physician

5.0

"She took care of our son while we went out for a date night. She was accommodating to some changes in times and was quick to respond to texts. Would highly recommend her."

Robin D.

Alexis W.

$30-45/hr • 10 yrs exp

Caregiver With OT Degree

5.0

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I am an Occupational Therapist with 20+ years of experience primarily with older adult and geriatric population (very comfortable with dementia clients) in a multitude of settings including 10+ years of home care. I can provide assistance with personal care (bathing, dressing, grooming), carryover with home exercise programs,...

Alexis can also help with: Meal prep, errands, companionship, dementia, home modification, hospice services & more

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Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

5.0

"She is compassionate, dependable, patient, caring, HIGHLY knowledgeable in her field SHE CARED FOR MY HUSBAND FOR OVER TWO YEARS! We grew to love and appreciate her and her qualities! She became one of the family"

Care member

Laura R.

$35-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Early Retired RN

5.0

(1)

Retired RN. My experience includes working in intensive care, anesthesia, and post-hospitalization rehabilitation. I have worked for two years in homes performing all forms of caregiving, including independent to bed-confined clients. My expertise includes diabetic care and all forms of memory care, including Alzheimer's,...

Laura can also help with: Dementia, errands, meal prep, light cleaning, hospice services, companionship & more

Skills:

CPR

5.0

"Laura is a very caring, experienced and knowledgeable caregiver. She is dependable, efficient and has great communication skills."

Nancy G.

Andrea B.

Old Orchard Beach, ME

$23-30/hr • 3 yrs exp

Passionate Senior Caregiver

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have always gravitated towards seniors, thanks to my close relationship with my nana and papa. Their love and wisdom were a guidi ng light throughout my childhood. Spending time with seniors remains a passion of mine to this day. I have experience caring for clients with dementia, Parkinson's disease, diabetes, and mobility...

Andrea can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, meal prep, companionship, errands, mobility assistance & more

5.0

"Andrea has been working with my elderly mother for the past six months and has been a wonderful caregiver. She's consistent, dependable, flexible, caring and easy going. We're lucky to have her!"

Ayumi H.

Lai Jan W.

Cape Elizabeth, ME

$35-40/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver/companion

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a certified PSS (Personal Support Specialist) Caregiver/Companion with 13 years of experience caring for seniors aged 70 to 100. I have extensive experience working with Dementia/Alzheimer's clients and in 2016 received the Excellence in Long-Term Care Award from the State of Maine. In facilities, I have worked one on one...

Lai Jan can also help with: Dementia, personal care, live-in home care

Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0

"Jo is so respectful and hard working. We feel lucky to have found her. She is consistent in delivering a high work ethic and compassionate patient care. Any home would benefit from her caring nature."

Colleen M.

Kira L.

South Portland, ME

$25-40/hr • 6 yrs exp

4.0

(2)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there!! My name is Kira and I am a graduate from the University of Miami and currently a certified nursing assistant that provides health care, home care and companionship care. I absolutely love the work I do and would be so excited to help you or your loved one. Please contact me to learn more (I'm not good at putting my...

Kira can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, dementia, respite care, errands, hospice services & more

Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

3.0

"I met with Kira and she had the skills, personality, and background I was looking to hiring. Unfortunately, my experience (not just with Kira) with Care.com caregivers has been they are in high demand, ask for higher hourly rates than posted, and most consumers...

Sharon C.

Lisa D.

$20-35/hr • 8 yrs exp

I Love To See You Smile!

5.0

(1)

Hi I'm Lisa! I've been an in-home caregiver for 8 years. I love the people I work with and the work I do. Over the years, I've worked with clients who've been easy-going and fun, as well as clients that have been challenging due to Alzheimer's and Dementia. I'm very passionate about senior care. I am kind, calm, patient and...

Lisa can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, personal care, hospice services, errands, meal prep & more

Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

5.0

"My family and I had the pleasure and privilege of having Lisa work in our home for 2.5 years. Lisa always came in with a positive attitude and joy. My loved one could be a challenge. The level of care, professionalism and empathy she demonstrated blew me away. Lisa...

Shannon E.

Lisa F.

Scarborough, ME

$20-28/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver For All Ages

5.0

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I have experience in nursing home care as CNA and LPN. I also have recent experience as senior in home and facility companion/caregiver. I have training and experience with general geriatrics, hospice care and dementia. I have an AA in Early Childhood Education and BS Applied Science. I am always eager to learn.

Lisa can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, respite care, visiting nurse, personal care

5.0

"Warm. Conscientious. Professional. Hardworking. These are just a few words that describe Lisa. It has been a relief to know that Lisa has been caring for my mother and father for the past several years. Lisa goes above and beyond to be sure that my parents have...

Ann N.

Margaret R.

Biddeford, ME

$30-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

5.0

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Senior caregiving is my sweet spot, my calling. Connecting, companioning, and supporting seniors in achieving their best possible quality of life (on their terms) finding joy, meaning, satisfaction and peace; these are all desired outcomes that drive me. I respect appropriate and approved family communication. Problem solver...

Margaret can also help with: Meal prep, mobility assistance, errands, companionship, dementia, light cleaning & more

Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

5.0

"Margaret was, and continues to be, an AMAZING caregiver! Full of compassion and empathy, she is also one of the most capable individuals with whom my family has ever worked! Smart and intuitive, Margaret will most definitely bring the best care to your loved one....

Care member

Wayne F.

Old Orchard Beach, ME

$30/hr • 8 yrs exp

Dependable Caregiver Seeks Family

5.0

(1)

Fully vaccinated, highly motivated, detail and result-oriented DSP/CRMA/Home Healthcare Aid with 7+ years of experience in residential, private home as well as community settings. Flexible and adaptable, with transportation, open hours, quality care, and great cooking skills, positive attitude with many more attributes. Able to...

Wayne can also help with: Meal prep, companionship, light cleaning, dementia, errands, hospice services & more

Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0

"Wayne worked with my uncle, who has an MR diagnosis and is severely socially limited. Wayne would take him fishing, ice fishing in the winter, bowling, and to other events within the Waban program. Wayne is extremely dependable and works best with a one-on-one...

Christina B.

Melissa H.

Kennebunkport, ME

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Caring, Compassionate And A Good Listener

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I was a stay at home mom for 3 amazing kids who are now successful adults. I have been married for 32 years to my best friend! I have recently moved on from an office managers position at a small medical practice where, for 19 years, I enjoyed helping so many patients and became very fond of so many of them. I cared for both of...

Melissa can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, meal prep

5.0

"Melissa has provided companionship and transportations services to my 84 year old father a couple of days a week. She is a fantastic listener and he greatly enjoys their outings together. Our entire family is very grateful for her assistance with dad!"

Maureen H.

Rebecca T.

$35-50/hr • 1 yrs exp

Second Career

Hi! My name is Rebecca, I am a retired Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 25 years of experience. In my retirement, I have found a love of the role of companion and support to the older populations and hope to find a family in need of this kind of support! I can help with transportation services, meal preparation, light...

Rebecca can also help with: Meal prep, errands, light cleaning

Grace G.

Scarborough, ME

$28-40/hr • 1 yrs exp

Compassionate, Gentle Companion

From years volunteering my time to individuals with dementia to taking care of my own family members with health ailments, I have found a passion in helping others. Being a companion and a caregiver comes with an array of responsibilities but the most important ones are compassion, patience, and kindness. I love helping the...

Grace can also help with: Companionship, dementia, personal care, light cleaning, meal prep, errands & more

Madeline W.

$25-45/hr • 2 yrs exp

Certified Personal Support Specialist (PSS)

Hi. I'm Maddie. I am 31 and have experience in multiple areas but am growing in my current field of in home caregiving. I managed a retail store for 4 years and then began working for an in home care agency where I learned to care for those with many different ailments including dementia, diabetes, Parkinsons, severe arthritis,...

Madeline can also help with: Meal prep, personal care, errands, dementia, light cleaning

Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Home Health Aide

Elita L.

$15-30/hr • 2 yrs exp

My first experience caring for seniors began in my senior year at Cheverus High School; I spent the month of May volunteering at Park Danforth in Portland, and I found the work fulfilling and worthwhile. I also have experience spending time with seniors one on one to provide companionship, housekeeping, and meal preparation.

Elita can also help with: Personal care, dementia, live-in home care

Siiri L.

$30-50/hr • 8 yrs exp

Gentle, Kind Companion Care