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Warm, loving, and caring. Eager to provide comfort and safety in clients round the clock. I am extremely capable and compassionate Caregiver with extensive experience in child, elderly, and disabled care giving. Hard-working and honest individual who is able to take initiative and exceed the expectations of employer by following...
Blalund can also help with: Personal care, dementia
Skills:
Home Health Aide
I am skilled with Alzheimer's as well as behavior issues. I have worked in assisted living/nursing home as well as home care. I took care of my Grandmother with Dementia and behavioral problems for 10 years. I love caring for people, and I treat the people I care for like family
I have been a licensed CNA for 6 years.
Taylor can also help with: Dementia, personal care, respite care, hospice services
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
4.9
(9)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Ive been caregiver for 8 years now. Im fully vaccinated for Covid! Ive gt experience with hoyer lift. Currently I have couple clients but have alot of availability open especially daytime im available Mon thru Fri as early as 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on some Sat and Sun anytime.. also available a few overnights a week like 9 p.m....
Delores can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, mobility assistance, errands, companionship, meal prep & more
5.0
"My mother immediately bonded with Dee. She has a calming, sweet disposition and we could tell instantly that being a caregiver is her calling. Dee is trustworthy and leaves the house better than she found it each day. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend her to...
Melissa T.
5.0
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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am looking for full-time or part-time work. I have over 25 years of CNA experience and I have several years of hospice experience as well. I love working with the elderly and enjoy spending time with them. Sometimes they just need a little extra TLC and I am just the person for that!
Brandy can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, errands, hospice services, meal prep, dementia & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Brandy is currently one of our main caregivers for my elderly father with dementia and my busy little mom. Brandy is exceptional. As my father has entered hospice, he is not requiring as many hours of care. She goes above a beyond again and again. As a physician...
Dawn G.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have 15 years experience in home health care field, medication aid training, and nursing facilities, dependable, caring, trustworthy, schedule is flexible
Georgette can also help with: Personal care, dementia, hospice services, respite care
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Georgette has been a huge help in caring for my father! I cannot thank and recommend her enough!"
Courtney C.
Christie S.
Buena Vista, VA
$18-22/hr • 10 yrs exp
Compassionate, Capable. Creative & Dependable Caregiver
I have over 10 years' of experience working with the geriatric population, specifically those with Alzheimers/dementia & other physical/mental disabilities. My first training was through Americare Plus In-Home Services as a Personal Caregiving Assistant. In addition, I have also worked as a Family Development Specialist at Buena...
Christie can also help with: Dementia, errands, light cleaning, personal care, respite care, meal prep & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Christie goes above and beyond with her charge. She is very compassionate and gives 100%. Her creativity, patience and kindness created a wonderful atmosphere for my Mom. "
Rita R.
Esther V.
Lynchburg, VA
$12-17/hr • 3 yrs exp
I am a recent Liberty University graduate with my bachelors of science in Nursing. I was a certified nurse aide (CNA) with 2+ years of experience. I am currently a registered nurse (RN) at Lynchburg General Hospital.
I have completed over 500 clinical hours with direct hands-on experience in 4 different hospitals across the...
Esther can also help with: Errands, meal prep, personal care, respite care, dementia, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a caring, compassionate, respectful CNA with 19years experience working with the elderly. It's my passion and I feel this line of work was meant for me. I have worked at nursing homes and on skilled nursing units. I prefer to be in the home setting, I can develop a relationship with the family and the person I am caring...
Kelly can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, personal care
Skills:
CNA
Sherri W.
Big Island, VA
$16-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Caring Registered Nurse with
17 years of experience in
various types of long-term care
settings. Proven ability to help
patients meet goals by
delivering direct and effective
patient care.
Wound care
Administer medication
Patient care
Intravenous Therapy
Tracheostomy Care
Foley catheters
Sherri can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, live-in home care
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Recent home care reviews in Amherst, VA
Delores G.
5.0
Delores takes fantastic care of our mom, shows up on time and is very dependable. Thank you for all your great work Dee!!!!!
- Rodger R.
Brandy B.
5.0
Brandy is currently one of our main caregivers for my elderly father with dementia and my busy little mom. Brandy is exceptional. As my father has entered hospice, he is not requiring as many hours of care. She goes above a beyond again and again. As a physician living in another state, I have super...
- Dawn G.
Georgette C.
5.0
Georgette is so great! I would hire her for just about anything. She stayed with my 75yo mom who has Parkinson's (among other minor issues) and Georgette was wonderful. I cannot recommend her highly enough. Prior to staying with my mom she stayed with and helped other family friends (an older...
- Virginia M.
Christie S.
5.0
Christie goes above and beyond with her charge. She is very compassionate and gives 100%. Her creativity, patience and kindness created a wonderful atmosphere for my Mom.
- Rita R.
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FAQs for finding home care in Amherst, VA
How much does private home care cost per hour near me in Amherst, VA?
The average rate for hiring a home care provider in Amherst, VA as of May, 2024 is $15.00 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.
How can I find home care near me in Amherst, VA?
Care.com has 2 home care providers for seniors in Amherst, VA. 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 Amherst, VA 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.
What types of home care services are available near me in Amherst, VA?
The types of home health care services near you in Amherst, VA 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 Amherst, VA that can assist with daily activities, such as cooking, medication prompting, dressing, bathing and transporting the senior patient to and from appointments.
How can I safely hire home care near me in Amherst, VA?
If you need to hire senior home care near you in Amherst, VA, 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.
What interview questions should I ask when hiring home health care near me in Amherst, VA?
When you’re hiring in home health care services near you in Amherst, VA, 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.