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Ashmita N.

Cuyahoga Falls, OH

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$19/hr
3 years experience
Live-in home care
home modification
meal prep
light cleaning
mobility assistance
I like caring for seniors because it reminds me of my grandma and so I think of everybody as my grandparents and I love being around seniors. I'm looking for a job that I get to interact with my clients and provide the helps they need. I started caring for seniors when I was a out of high school. In my spare time, I like to...
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Cathy M.

Cathy M. Caregiver

Barberton, OH

from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
errands
personal care
light cleaning
I have 6 years of nursing home experience. I have 6 years of home health experience.
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Tabitha H.

Caring person

Medina, OH

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Errands
companionship
hospice services
dementia
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello, I'm a positive, loving, & energetic I love helping others. I always put other people first before myself. I use to work in a nursing home. That was my home away from home. I'm confident, energetic, and fun. I feel that I am a very caring kindhearted person. I have 8 years of experience with working with elderly people. It...

Stephanie D. says "You will love her she's very sweet dependable she will do what ever it takes to get the job done"

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Amy F.

Almost Family - Caregiver With References

Kent, OH

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Errands
companionship
light cleaning
dementia
meal prep
+ 1 more
I love what I do. Caregiving is who I am. I started babysitting a family with five children when I was 11 years old and have continued caregiving in one aspect or another throughout my life. 10 years ago I began exclusively providing private in-home elder care. Most important to me is to treat any person I care for with dignity...

Care Member says "Very caring and loving towards my mom Dependable and would recommend her highly"

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Deanna B.

Positive, Happy Professional Caregiver

Rootstown, OH

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Errands
companionship
hospice services
dementia
light cleaning
+ 1 more
As a past CMA and LPN, I have over 20 years of diverse experience providing companionship and professional care for senior citizens. Creating a positive, happy atmosphere with compassion and humor, while providing the best health care possible for my clients is very important to me. *I am seeking full time hours up to 40 per...

Care Member says "Deanna is a very friendly, warm, outgoing person. I have known Deanna for over 30 years. She always trying to help others whenever she can. "

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Carmen N.

Reliable, Honest Caregiver

Canton, OH

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Errands
companionship
light cleaning
dementia
meal prep
+ 1 more
I am a mother of 2 adult children and grandmother of 7. I am passionate about the elderly. I have 20+ years experience. I am reliable, compassionate, caring and patient. I enjoy cooking and baking. I have provided services such as personal care, companion care, medication reminders/assistance, meals, bathing/showering, to name a...

Care Member says "Carmen is highly skilled in senior caregiving. Her experience has been a blessing. She can deal with the most difficult situations and remain...

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Kelly T.

SENIOR IN HOME PERSONAL CARE/LIGHT HOUSEHOLD TASKS & TRANSPORTATION IF NEEDED

Wadsworth, OH

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Hospice services
dementia
live-in home care
home modification
personal care
+ 1 more
"For where your treasure is, there you will also find your heart" Matthew 6:21 As a Senior your home is where you should feel comfortable and safe. My job would be to keep that comfort level for you and keep your Independence! As we age, many of us need that little extra help to make our daily lives a bit better. That is my goal...

Cheryll H. says "Kelly applied to the wonderful job I was offering, but got another position before I was able to message her back. She was very prompt and professional...

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Tiffany H.

STNA State Tested Nursing Assistant

Wadsworth, OH

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Dementia
personal care
My passion is helping others. I enjoy working with the elderly providing them the individual care and attention they deserve. I have been a hospice volunteer and employee, American Cancer Society Relay for Life participant. In my free time I enjoy outdoors, sports, spending time with my family.

Julia H. says "Tiffany takes her job responsibilities very seriously. She cares for her clients like she would care for her own mother or father. We hired Tiffany to be...

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Kristen K.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Canton, OH

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hospice services
dementia
live-in home care
home modification
personal care
+ 1 more
Hi, my name is Kristen and I have 20 years experience in Healthcare. I've done private duty home care cases throughout my career and am passionate about helping seniors maintain their dignity, independence, and ensure they have continued involvement in their healthcare choices. I am able to assist with activities of daily living...

Jason D. says "Kristen was very hard working and dependable. Great with the elderly and disabled. Very dedicated to her work and honest."

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Erica W.

Medina, OH

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Errands
companionship
home modification
dementia
hospice services
+ 1 more
Hi my name is Erica. I have 20+ years experience working in the health care field. I take pride in what I do and find so much happiness helping others. It is my goal to assist persons with activities of daily living. To help individuals to not only continue to keep them as independent as long as possible, but I also ease the...

Michelle F. says "Erica lives very close to us which was great. We had an established schedule but she always worked with us when something changed. She was so good...

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Joellyn L.

Personal Care Attendant Looking For Full-Time Position

Medina, OH

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Errands
companionship
light cleaning
dementia
meal prep
+ 1 more
I am a honest, dependable, caring person. I provide personal care, meals, light housekeeping, giving meds and transporting. Have great references. I have been certified in med passing, CPR, Have work with mostly dementia clients.
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Beth G.

Experienced Senior Companion Care Provider With Great Communication Skills.

Richfield, OH

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
6 years experience
Light cleaning
dementia
meal prep
errands
respite care
Hi! I have worked as a senior companion care provider for the past six years. My experience includes simply conversing and providing companionship, preparing meals, transportation for errands and doctor appointments, light housekeeping, and medication monitoring. I truly love what I do. I like to help people feel a sense of...

Yvonne O. says "Beth was a caregiver for my 87 year old mother for 11 months. I knew immediately she was someone I was lucky to have be with my mom. Beth was always my...

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Loretta W.

Friendly State Tested Nurses Aid With 22 Years Of Experience

Canal Fulton, OH

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Errands
companionship
hospice services
dementia
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi, my name is Lori and I enjoy caring for clients in their homes allowing my clients to stay comfortably at home. I take pride in providing the level of care to my clients that I would provide to my family members and want for myself. I have been a State Tested Nurse Aid for 22 years and an independent provider for 16 years. In...

Christina E. says "Lori is an extraordinary caregiver; she is kind, compassionate, patient, honest, trustworthy, smart, and funny, with a great sense of humor. She is...

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Samantha S.

Canton, OH

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Live-in home care
dementia
personal care
hospice services
Samantha S. I'm a very patient individual and love helping people of all ages, I can be firm yet gentle. I have a lot of experience helping the elderly with activities of daily , Willing to go above and beyond for clients and family members. I'm very caring and enjoy hearing life stories and experiences. I am 32 and have been...

Dena M. says "Sam did a great job with my 90 year old Father with Alzheimer's. She is kind and thinks quickly on her feet. Sam is dependable and was a pleasure to have in...

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Tara S.

I'm A Real Gem

North Canton, OH

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Errands
companionship
light cleaning
dementia
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have 24 years of experience working with elderly patients. I have worked with patients receiving hospice care providing care for people with an end of life prognosis. I offer all activity of daily living services such as bathing for both mobile and bend bound individuals, feeding, dressing, exceptional companionship for those...

Gaylynn M. says "Tara is a very knowledgeable, caring and hardworking lady. She assisted my mother and was able to handle all physical and mental issues that arose along...

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Maria I.

Wadsworth, OH

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Errands
companionship
home modification
dementia
hospice services
+ 1 more
Graduated as a Patient Care Technician (2014) and Certified Nursing Assistant; although my best and greatest previous experience was taking care of my sweet grandmother from a young age, that is where my passion for caring for and making life more pleasant for other people comes from, as well as supporting them in the tasks of...

Jose D. says "Mara is a true professional in her field and an exceptional human being. I would most definitely hire her again and very strongly recommend her."

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Angela R.

Senior Care

Brecksville, OH

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hospice services
companionship
light cleaning
dementia
live-in home care
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Angela and I am here to help with your loved one. Experienced with dementia, stroke, cancer, end of life care as well as rehabilitation. Happy to help with housekeeping, bathing, meals, appointments, medications, and most importantly, companionship. Fully vaccinated and dependable. Excellent references...

Nicolette G. says "Angela was a Godsend in our trying family time. She was a pleasure to work with and brought comfort and peace of mind to our family. I couldn't...

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Ronda J.

Senior Home Care Provider Available Full-time

Kent, OH

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Live-in home care
dementia
personal care
hospice services
Hygiene assistance, bathing and oral care, medication assistance, feeding, light housekeeping, dusting, cleaning, rest rooms, mopping, dishes, making and stripping beds, cooking, emptying trash, mail sorting, doctor's visits, running errands, picking up meds from pharmacy, groceries. I have worked in assisted living, nursing...

Deborah B. says "We've hired 25 care givers from Care.com and Rhonda is definitely the best. She kept the house clean and did tasks without being asked. As far as...

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Kate S.

Full Time Caregiver

Rootstown, OH

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Personal care
dementia
respite care
hospice services
For the last 15 years, I have provided private duty care for a number of people. I did everything from showers, toileting, meal prep to driving around for shopping or dr appts. I feel so blessed that I am able to provide people with a safe and happy home, allowing them to keep their dignity and independence for as long as...

Amelie B. says "Kate is a dedicated caregiver who always puts her clients first. She's been very helpful in simplifying and helping me manage daily tasks. She keeps a...

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Shawna H.

Compassionate Reliable Caretaker Looking For Part Time Work

Stow, OH

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Errands
companionship
light cleaning
dementia
mobility assistance
+ 1 more
Hello, where to start. I have been in the medical field since 2008. I am great at what I do. I have been doing private care now for 10 + years. my heart can't do homes any longer. I assist in anything life gives. I am great at companion compassion care. I can assist in absolutely anything in day to day living. I am STNA...

Paula L. says "She is amazing has a genuine heart for her patients or clients! Gives a 100% to meet their needs their always 1st"

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  • 60 home care are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $18.81/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated home care is 4.8

Recent home care reviews from local parents in Akron, OH

Home Care in Akron, OH are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 40 reviews of the 60 listed home care

Tabitha H.

You will love her she's very sweet dependable she will do what ever it takes to get the job done

- Stephanie D.

Amy F.

Very caring and loving towards my mom Dependable and would recommend her highly

- Care member

Deanna B.

Deanna is a very friendly, warm, outgoing person. I have known Deanna for over 30 years. She always trying to help others whenever she can....

- Care member

FAQs for finding home care in Akron, OH

The average rate for hiring a home care provider in Akron, OH as of June, 2025 is $18.81 per hour. This cost will fluctuate depending on the provider's level of experience, whether the care is full-time or part-time and the duties required to perform to care for your senior loved one.

Care.com has 21 home care providers for seniors in Akron, OH. To start searching for caregivers near you, you need to create a Care.com account. To create your account, you will answer some basic questions to help you find home care providers that specialize in your family member’s needs. You will then have the option to either post a job and receive applications from candidates, or you can search for caregivers on the website. You can filter results by distance from Akron, OH or hourly rate. After you have selected your candidates, you can schedule interviews, check references, request background checks, and can then hire a home health care provider that suits your needs the best.

The types of home health care services near you in Akron, OH will vary depending on the needs of the senior you’re hiring home care assistance for, but home care providers can assist with companionship and fellowship, as well as skilled nursing care. There are also home caregivers in Akron, OH that can assist with daily activities, such as cooking, medication prompting, dressing, bathing and transporting the senior patient to and from appointments.

If you need to hire senior home care near you in Akron, OH, we strongly suggest you run an independent background check, request professional references, and interview a handful of candidates. You can also look for providers on Care.com who have a CareCheck badge on their profile, which is a background check we request all in home care service providers complete. Any senior home care providers who complete a CareCheck will have a badge on their profile that displays the date the background check was run.

When you’re hiring in home health care services near you in Akron, OH, it can be really helpful to interview a handful of different candidates to help you find the right fit. It’s a good idea to ask them questions about the exact responsibilities they feel comfortable taking on, how they best communicate, and what types of senior health issues they have dealt with in the past.

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