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My name is Lauren and I have helped out with my mom for a few years now that she has dementia. I also just started working for out of a direct selling company, and I care for two different clients. I like working with the elderly because I know I will be old someday and I would like a caring person to be there for me. I have...
Lauren can also help with: Errands, transportation, light cleaning, meal prep
3.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello ..
My name is Lindsay. I am 40 years old and I live in Plainville ct. I have worked in hospice, home care, assisted living, acute care, on the medical rehabilitation floor at Hospital For Special Care, The Emergence Dept at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital , River Glen Healthcare , UConn Hospital, Baystate Hospital , The...
Lindsay can also help with: Live-in home care, light cleaning, hospice services, companionship, dementia, meal prep & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
(5)
I like taking care of elderly people and kids I like interacting with them and fill their needs. I like to chat with them, give them company, prepare meals depending on what they like, take them to appointments and shopping, I also like to help them decorate their house or apartment according to the holiday. Its a pleasure for...
Madeline can also help with: Visiting physician, home modification
5.0
"Madeline is absolutely outstanding! We could not be more pleased with her level of commitment, attention to detail, and thoroughness. Her work ethic is unparalleled and I am so glad we found her!"
Kristen D.
5.0
(2)
I am a Licensed Personal Care Assistant with extensive experience in providing care to individuals of all ages facing diverse conditions such as stroke, dementia, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's disease, surgery recovery, brain injury, physical and mental disabilities, acute heart failure, and more. With a deep understanding of various...
Cavon can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, hospice services, errands, live-in home care, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Hello,
I have known and observed Cavon as a caretaker for family members in their home in a very difficult situation in which both medical and psychiatric skills were required. Cavon is one of those very rare individuals who has both very personable skills as well...
Care member
5.0
(7)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My heart goes to the senior that are lonely. Visit seniors at convalescent home for more than 20 years. Sometimes help them with their food while I was there. Visit other sick people from my community and put a smile on their face while they stay for care. Take care of parents at home. Took care of elderly that had dementia,...
Maria can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, companionship, live-in home care, dementia, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Maria is compassionate, dependable, and caring. I feel totally at ease with her helping my Dad who suffers from advanced Parkinson's."
Sergio O.
Tianna K.
West Simsbury, CT
$15-20/hr • 9 yrs exp
Nursing Assistant Offering Love And Care To Your Loved Ones
5.0
(1)
I have 10 years experience.
Skills:
CNA
4.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am in this field for over nine year and I love what I do. I feel very rewarding knowing that I can make my clients feel the comfort and safety that they need. I am currently working at a local hospital but prior to that I was working at a nursing home. I have experienced in bathing, feeding, grooming, ambulating and all the...
Crystal can also help with: Personal care, hospice services, dementia
Skills:
CNA
4.0
"I had a great interview with Crystal. She is skilled and friendly. She is also a good listener, meaning, the way I read her, she can take direction and feedback easily."
Deborah S.
Dian F.
West Hartford, CT
$10-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
My Name is Dian, I worked with the Seniors population for 20 years. I have had experience working with dementia patients, patients with colostomy care, mobility needs, medication reminders just to name a few. needs, I also worked with students with special needs for over 33 years. Helping others is my passion. I am from a large...
Dian can also help with: Companionship, personal care, specialized care, meal prep, mobility assistance, dementia & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
5.0
"Dian has a experience in both service area. she is a hard worker but at the same time caring and well detailed. she has over the years left a great impression on the lives of those she has served and their families. Dian has worked for over twenty years with...
Stanley F.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have over 40 years of experience as a CNA. I can help with many services and have professional references available. I retired from full time work last December where I had been employed for 25 years (Plantsville nursing home). I am looking for part time hours at this time.
Marylou can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, companionship, errands, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"MaryLou cares for my baby on a weekly basis. She is a hard worker and enjoys helping others. She has a heart of gold and is a very giving person. I know I can always count on maryLou to take good care of my baby. "
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have been employed as a Private Care Coordinator for the past 12 years. Prior to that I was employed as a CNA for six years at a medical facility. I have extensive experience with Dementia and Alzheimer's patients. I planned and coordinated all facets of their care including scheduling appointments, attending appointments,...
Kristy can also help with: Respite care, personal care, home modification, dementia, live-in home care, hospice services & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"For the past 3 and 1/2 years, Kristy has cared for my dad, then both parents, and most recently my mom. She is an amazing caregiver - punctual, compassionate, professional and highly knowledgeable. She saw my dad through the many stages of dementia and handled...
Mike C.
Novlett D.
Hartford, CT
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
I am a certificate Home Health Aide with over 12 years experience and can be highly recommended. I am a genuine caregiver who is patience and kind. I have experience in Alzheimer's and dementia am also a great cook. I am competent with hospice, ileostomy, transfers and all activities of daily living.
Novlett can also help with: Home modification, visiting physician, hospice services, live-in home care, dementia, personal care & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Novelette is a punctual/ caring/ ambitious/ reliable person"
Odette C.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a former RN and have been in the medical field for almost 35 yrs. I came to the USA with the plan to continue my nursing and started as a private contractor, doing home care. I have been in part-time companion care since 2012 while working full time as a Nursing assistant/file clerk/Cardiac monitor Tech, at NYU Winthrop...
Mala can also help with: Respite care, live-in home care, personal care, dementia, hospice services
Skills:
Wound Care
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Extremely reliable and caring. She's taken care of many of my elderly family members and they all love her and ask for her when she leaves. I would not trust anyone else but her."
Ella L.
Crystal K.
Bristol, CT
$25-41/hr • 7 yrs exp
3.3
(3)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I worked in the ICU, emergency department for five years I've worked in home care helping patience with everyday living as well as hospice care . My experience is over 22 years of caregiving with compassion kindness and patience.
Crystal can also help with: Companionship, live-in home care, dementia, hospice services, home modification, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
CNA
5.0
"Crystal took time to get to know us and was wonderful with my mentally and physically disabled sister. Her patience and extensive knowledge base on how to handle different situations (which were all new to us) was comforting and incredibly helpful. Would...
Sandy D.
Sherena D.
Bloomfield, CT
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hello Family's Im A Caring Caregiver Who's Looking To Help Your Love One's Part-time
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello familys im a certified nursing assistant and outreach worker with 20 plus years experience I mostly work with the elderly in homecare and assisted livings I have alot of experience with dementia, hospice care, personal care, homemaker, mealprep, shopping, errands, assisting with dr appt. And everydays daily living and...
Sherena can also help with: Light cleaning, home modification, dementia, companionship, hospice services, errands & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Excellent choice!! She is an amazing caregiver"
Faith M.
Janet S.
Hartford, CT
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Professional And Compassionate CNA With 14years Experience Looking For Full-time Work.
4.8
(6)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
A little about me. Hi my name is Janet and I enjoy working with the elderly community. I'm CPR certified, and also a CNA with 22 years of experience. My focus is in dementia/Alzheimer's and Hospice care . I've obtained my certification as a dementia care specialist through the Hebrew Home and I am also ABI certified. For the...
Janet can also help with: Home modification, light cleaning, errands, hospice services, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Janet is a rare gem! She is professional, competent, warm, and insightful to her patients needs. Janet was hired to stay with my father during a recent hospitalization. Nights were particularly challenging for him. Janet accommodated my last minute request for...
Valerie B.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a semi-retired Physical Therapist who has 40+ years of experience treating the elderly in homecare, outpatient and skilled nursing facility settings. Many of my home-based patients have also had various degrees of dementia.
My goal is to provide quality caregiving for clients to safely age-in-place in addition to offering...
Lisa can also help with: Errands, dementia, personal care, light cleaning, live-in home care, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Lisa is a true professional! She is punctual, helpful, caring and comfortable to be around. She gives us tips and new exercises to do. I would definitely recommend her!"
Kim R.
Carrie K.
West Hartford, CT
$30-36/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have 18 years experience as a certified caregiver. I have experience caring for patients with dementia, cancer, COPD, hospice care, stroke patients and end of life care. I believe that caring for a patient you need to be able to care for all aspects of the patient life, Another important of caring for a patient is also being...
Carrie can also help with: Hospice services, errands, meal prep, light cleaning, companionship, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
CPR
5.0
"She was so wonderful with my 96 year old Dad. She went above and beyond expectations. She adjusted her schedule when I needed her and truly made him her priority. She even went to visit him in the hospital. She got him to eat and drink when no one else could. She...
Kit H.
Shearon N.
Hartford, CT
$18-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
ADLS
Bed bath
Showers
Dressing
Toileting
Communication
Housekeeping
Meal prep
Feed
Medication reminder
Shearon can also help with: Live-in home care, dementia
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
CNA
I love to take care of people and I took care of my grandfather while he was sick. I'm patient and I try to understand their needs, limitations, and respect their time as they can be slower walkers. I truly care for them.
I have 20+ years of experience of providing PCA and CNA skills with seniors and Special needs adults. I am commited to helping the individual life their best life. I am Med certified and I have my BLS certification. I am able to use a Hoyer lift.
Caroline can also help with: Meal prep, respite care, personal care, dementia, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:
CNA
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Recent home care reviews in Avon, CT
Madeline B.
5.0
I had known Madeline for more than 15 year. She a Hard worker very responsible and dependable. A good mother and and good friend..very easy to get along and very friendly with everyone very good people..and fast learner . never had issues or problems with anyone.
- Madelin B.
Cavon J.
5.0
Hello,
I have known and observed Cavon as a caretaker for family members in their home in a very difficult situation in which both medical and psychiatric skills were required. Cavon is one of those very rare individuals who has both very personable skills as well as clinical skills which are...
- Care member
Maria O.
5.0
Maria is hard working, dependable, honest and caring. My family was very lucky to find her as a care giver and house cleaner for my mom. I highly recommend her.
- Care member
Crystal G.
4.0
I had a great interview with Crystal. She is skilled and friendly. She is also a good listener, meaning, the way I read her, she can take direction and feedback easily.
- Deborah S.
Dian F.
5.0
Dian has a experience in both service area. she is a hard worker but at the same time caring and well detailed. she has over the years left a great impression on the lives of those she has served and their families. Dian has worked for over twenty years with special needs students as well as...
- Stanley F.
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FAQs for finding home care in Avon, CT
How much does private home care cost per hour near me in Avon, CT?
The average rate for hiring a home care provider in Avon, CT as of May, 2024 is $10.00 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 Avon, CT?
Care.com has 1 home care providers for seniors in Avon, CT. 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 Avon, CT 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 Avon, CT?
The types of home health care services near you in Avon, CT 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 Avon, CT 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 Avon, CT?
If you need to hire senior home care near you in Avon, CT, 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 Avon, CT?
When you’re hiring in home health care services near you in Avon, CT, 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.