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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, live-in home care, hospice services
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: Hospice services, personal care, respite care, dementia
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
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...
Virginia M.
5.0
(9)
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: Dementia, light cleaning, companionship, errands, hospice services, meal prep & 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.
Ashley G.
Lynchburg, VA
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Senior And Child Caregiver, House Keeper And Home Assistant
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello!
My name is Ashley, and I am offering various levels of care. I have extended experience with caregiving, housekeeping, as well as pet care and personal assisting. Great companion. Currently, I am working towards finishing the prerequisites for my Master's program. I have spent the last year working for UVA Hospital. I...
Skills:
Wound Care
Home Health Aide
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"She will care for your loved ones with the utmost respect, dignity, and empathy. I could not have asked for a better caregiver for my Father. I highly recommend Ashley."
Carrie P.
5.0
(2)
I currently have several part-time nanny jobs and am not accepting any senior care positions at this time. Thank you for considering me.
Kathryn can also help with: Personal care, dementia, respite care
5.0
"Kathryn has worked with our family since last Fall and we’re very sad she’s moving! She’s very patient and kind and really loves God and all his children. My little boy loves her and will miss her no doubt. She was a great support and friend to me and my husband. A...
Leila T.
3.7
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
20 plus years of experience with ederly , kids etc.. very dependable, reliable & available.. I have worked with all types of disabilities.. Special needs & more.. I Am flexible with scheduling..
Miata can also help with: Light cleaning, companionship, errands, meal prep, dementia, mobility assistance & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Miata (Mimi) has been a tremendous and true caregiver for my parents from the moment she joined our family in August 2023. A skilled CNA, Mimi has helped with far more than CNA duties and exceeded all expectations. Punctual, honest, friendly, and capable, she has...
Will Q.
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: Mobility assistance, meal prep, dementia, errands, light cleaning, companionship & more
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.
5.0
(1)
Hi, my name is Marjorie. I am a mother and grandmother with an empty nest who both enjoys and has experience working with both young children and elderly clients. As a college graduate from UNCG, I possess a degree in Clinical Nutrition and therefore I understand the special dietary needs concerning elderly clients.. In my...
Marjorie can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, personal care
5.0
"Marjorie is a very loving person and a very reliable person. She is a great organizer as well as a planner. I think she would be a great asset for your company. "
Susan A.
4.8
(8)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I enjoy working with & for the senior population.
I treat people with dignity & respect. I am very dependable. I receive excellent recommendations.
I take pride in making sure the people I care for have & get the things they need to be comfortable in their own homes
Shelly can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, live-in home care, hospice services, dementia, errands & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"She is very caring and personal with her people she is taking care of. Takes time to know them and shows concern for them both mentally and physically."
Kenneth C.
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: Hospice services, personal care, respite care, dementia
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
Kara N.
Forest, VA
$28-37/hr • 4 yrs exp
I have 4 years of experience caring for seniors. I can help with Transportation Services and Personal Care. I have a flexible schedule and a passion for creating a dignified and enjoyable life for my clients.
Kara can also help with: Errands, meal prep, light cleaning, personal care
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I have been a CNA at Lynchburg General for two and half years. I absolutely love that I have a job that allows me to help people and provide comfort to those who need it. I am CPR and first aid trained. I am currently working on pre requisites for nursing school, and my goal is to be a nurse practitioner some day. In the...
Valene can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, dementia, meal prep, personal care, hospice services & more
Skills:
CNA
Hello! My name is Megan and I am a friendly and compassionate provider, looking to help an elderly individual or an adorable kiddo get the best care they deserve!
As a Human Development major at Virginia Tech, I gained valuable knowledge regarding child psychology, adult development and aging, with an emphasis on practical...
Megan can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, hospice services, personal care, respite care
Janet H.
Lexington, VA
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Available Days Full Or Part-time For Caregiving, Housekeeping, Meal Prep, Errands, Transportation
I am an experienced caregiver. For the past three years, I have worked with a woman who is in a wheelchair. My duties included dressing and sponge-bathing her; washing her hair; connecting her catheter to a leg bag; transferring her from bed to wheelchair; preparing her meals; and taking her to appointments and grocery shopping...
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
I am a patient and reliable RN with 20 years nursing experience. I have experience on med/surgical hospital floors caring for all ages from 2-100. I provide assessments, medications and companionship. My experience includes dementia care, IV care and medicine administration, care of colostomies, PEG/G-tubes, sterile dressing...
Lisa can also help with: Companionship, errands, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep, hospice services & more
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
Oldest grandchild to over 50 grandchildren (babysat since I was 10), mother to four children, moved overseas in 2007 for 14 years where I worked as an international school teacher (kindergarten and school counselor) when I wasn't home raising kids. COVID forced us to return to the states where we lived with my 80-year-old...
Katrina can also help with: Companionship, dementia, errands, light cleaning, meal prep, mobility assistance & more
Kristen H.
Bedford, VA
$25/hr • 3 yrs exp
Experienced Responsible And Reliable Caregiver For Memory Care
I began working with seniors in memory care professionally over 4 years ago and also have hospice and end-life care experience.
My skills include all aspects of personal care, medication assistance, meal prep, and feeding assistance. I am experienced with the use of several types of mechanical lifts and also possess...
Kristen can also help with: Meal prep, companionship, errands, light cleaning, dementia, hospice services & more
Skills:
Wound Care
CPR
Home Health Aide
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: Dementia, respite care, errands, light cleaning, personal care, meal prep & more
Skills:
CNA
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Recent home care reviews in Big Island, VA
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.
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.
Ashley G.
5.0
She will care for your loved ones with the utmost respect, dignity, and empathy. I could not have asked for a better caregiver for my Father. I highly recommend Ashley.
- Carrie P.
Kathryn H.
5.0
Kathryn has worked with our family since last Fall and we’re very sad she’s moving! She’s very patient and kind and really loves God and all his children. My little boy loves her and will miss her no doubt. She was a great support and friend to me and my husband. A rare find. Highly recommended.
- Leila T.
Miata H.
5.0
Miata (Mimi) has been a tremendous and true caregiver for my parents from the moment she joined our family in August 2023. A skilled CNA, Mimi has helped with far more than CNA duties and exceeded all expectations. Punctual, honest, friendly, and capable, she has always shown up, done what's needed,...
- Will Q.
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FAQs for finding home care in Big Island, VA
How much does private home care cost per hour near me in Big Island, VA?
The average rate for hiring a home care provider in Big Island, VA as of May, 2024 is $16.00 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 Big Island, VA?
Care.com has 1 home care providers for seniors in Big Island, 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 Big Island, 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 Big Island, VA?
The types of home health care services near you in Big Island, 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 Big Island, 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 Big Island, VA?
If you need to hire senior home care near you in Big Island, 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 Big Island, VA?
When you’re hiring in home health care services near you in Big Island, 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.