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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: Errands, meal prep, light cleaning, transportation
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: Respite care, meal prep, dementia, light cleaning, errands, hospice services & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Kira has a gift for working w/challenging clients. She brings lightness, a sense of humor and fun. At the same time, she's brilliant and on top of everything medically. Kira truly loves what she does and cares deeply for her people!
My granmother(a tough...
Rachel S.
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, errands, personal care, meal prep, hospice services & more
Skills:
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
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.
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: Meal prep, errands, companionship, dementia, light cleaning, hospice services & 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.
Merril A.
Portland, ME
$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: Meal prep, mobility assistance, dementia, hospice services, errands, companionship & 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.
Westbrook, ME
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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: Personal care, dementia, meal prep, respite care, errands, companionship & 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.
5.0
(1)
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: Visiting nurse, personal care, hospice services, dementia, respite 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.
5.0
(2)
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: Hospice services, dementia, home modification, errands, companionship, meal prep & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
5.0
"Our family worked with Alexis for almost a year, to help my mother-in-law. She came highly recommended and lived up to the hype. Alexis is: extremely reliable and trustworthy; knows how to build strong rapport; has great expertise in the health care system to help...
Care member
I am an excellent cook (from scratch), I am intelligent, motivated, empathetic, and responsible. I had experience caring for alzheimers patient as a live-in caregiver during Covid (16 months) and as a companion caregiver for more mobile patients. for one person I was part pt trainer and part sous chef since she couldn't...
Micah can also help with: Errands, meal prep, companionship, hospice services, dementia, light cleaning & more
I have 4 years of experience caring for elderly clients, providing companionship, and assisting with daily living activities. I have also provided overnight support for much of the time with my clients, escorted clients to do errands, shopping, and attend activities and lunches and dinners. I can help with Transportation...
Donna can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, personal care, meal prep, errands
I have a passion for the well-being of seniors and a desire to form meaningful relationships.
Some key skills that I offer are:
- empathy/ compassion
- patience
- communication/ observation
- problem-solving abilities
- physical health
- time management
- always open to learn from others
- reliability and trustworthiness...
Kiely can also help with: Home modification, light cleaning, transportation, live-in home care, errands, dementia & more
I am a 44-year-old professional Nanny and mother of my 20-year-old pride and joy of a young man who is attending Husson University!
I worked as a CNA for several years in the alzheimer's unit at a nursing home while I was living in California. I've been a Nanny in Maine for 15 years now and have wonderful families I have worked...
Siiri can also help with: Errands, meal prep, transportation, light cleaning, dementia
Skills:
CNA
Melissa D.
Scarborough, ME
$20-30/hr
I have been a practicing attorney for the past five years and am looking to make a major career shift to provide companionship and care to those who need it. I am exploring opportunities in both elder and child care. I've always had a special place in my heart for the elderly and fully realized my passion for caring for them by...
Melissa can also help with: Personal care, hospice services
Rebecca R.
Portland, ME
$30-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
I am a culinary expert. Have owned my own cooking school-catering and restaurant business in Portland Mane. In 2008, I began working as a care companion and cooking for seniors.
I did Dememtia and Alzheimer's training.
Rebecca can also help with: Hospice services, light cleaning, companionship, dementia, meal prep, errands & more
During my junior year of high school I volunteered at various places, including a nursing home for six months. In my second year of college I had a privilege to work for a terminally ill client in her home for 3 months until her last days. I offered companionship and assisted her with daily living activities. Since then, I have...
Gentille can also help with: Respite care, errands, light cleaning, meal prep, personal care, dementia & more
I've worked in both Independent and Assisted Living facilities for the majority of my career. Including multiple years at the Southern Maine Agency on Aging. I earned my ME. state Personal Support Specialist certification nearly a decade ago. I've done course work in Behavioral Health which I believe makes me a more dynamic...
Candy can also help with: Hospice services, light cleaning, errands, companionship, dementia, meal prep & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
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
Looking to provide seniors in the area with assistance and companion care for their activities of daily living. I have experience caring for my grandmother with dementia and a desire to make the lives of seniors more connected and social!
Sara can also help with: Respite care, dementia
My experience with providing in-home care was the 6 years of care I gave to my mom when she lived in an in-law apartment in my home. I was in charge of her medication management, helping with mobility, cleaning, cooking, driving to appointments and errands, going on drives or walks and general companionship. I left my full-time...
Kristin can also help with: Meal prep, personal care, light cleaning, mobility assistance, companionship, errands & more
Ronni D.
South Portland, ME
$30/hr • 4 yrs exp
I have been taking care of a woman with dementia for the last 9 months and thoroughly enjoy spending time and making sure she is well taken care of in my care. Unfortunately she is going into a home and I would love to give my attention to someone else who needs a companion to care for them.
Ronni can also help with: Mobility assistance, meal prep, companionship, dementia, light cleaning, errands & more
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Recent companion care reviews in Gorham, ME
Kira L.
5.0
Kira has a gift for working w/challenging clients. She brings lightness, a sense of humor and fun. At the same time, she's brilliant and on top of everything medically. Kira truly loves what she does and cares deeply for her people!
My granmother(a tough customer:) is telling Kira she loves her....
- Rachel S.
Lisa D.
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 always went above and beyond...
- Shannon E.
Laura R.
5.0
Laura is a very caring, experienced and knowledgeable caregiver. She is dependable, efficient and has great communication skills.
- Nancy G.
Merril A.
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 superior.
Merril was here when the...
- Elaine I.
Kim O.
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.