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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 32 years of experience with the senior and special needs population. That experience covers respite care, home care, grief support, companionship, and transportation.
I am able and willing to assist with meal preparation, light housekeeping, transportation to doctor appointments, hair appointments, grocery shopping,...
Sara can also help with: Dementia, respite care, personal care, hospice services
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
Penelope H.
Jefferson, ME
$35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I've been doing in home health care for 20 years. I'm out going and patient. I have experience with hoyer lifts dementia, Parkinson's disease and special needs. I can help with meal preparation, cooking and light housework. I can also feed and bath your loved one. I can do medication prompting. I'm a non smoker and love pets. I...
Penelope can also help with: Hospice services, light cleaning, live-in home care, dementia, companionship, meal prep & more
5.0
"Penney is a wonderful caregiver! She brought such comfort to my mother and ailing stepfather, so that they were able to get rest. Highly, highly recommend. She was very communicative, flexible, and would definitely hire again. Thank you so much!"
Meg N.
5.0
(1)
I am a certified nursing assistant also in school to become a nurse. I love anything to do with nursing and I think I'm a natural care giver
Brenda can also help with: Light cleaning, live-in home care, hospice services, companionship, dementia, errands & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Brenda is pleasant, helpful, and professional!"
Brenda M.
Hello! My name is Gail. I live in beautiful Midcoast Maine with my husband of 25 years, Peter, and our dog, Chewy. I have years of experience caring for the elderly, on both familial and professional levels. I take pride in my work and focus my efforts on executing client centered care by creating and fostering personal...
Gail can also help with: Personal care, errands, hospice services, light cleaning, meal prep, dementia & more
Hello! I'm Syerra and I'd like to be your Caregiver! Currently working on my CNA with a potential nursing trajectory, I have been involved in care work for the past 3 years. It has been very challenging, rewarding and inspirational work helping me to define what I would like to be doing for present day and into my future....
Syerra can also help with: Respite care, dementia, personal care, light cleaning, meal prep, errands & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
As an experienced caregiver with over six years' experience caring for a variety of clients and a Master's degree in nursing, I am prepared to deliver the care, companionship, compassion, and skills that I would want for my own family members. My goal is to support seniors to live full and joyful lives in a safe environment, and...
Samantha can also help with: Personal care, errands, dementia, hospice services, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Julie K.
Wiscasset, ME
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
I've been in the homecare field for the past 10 years. I also have personal experience taking care of loved ones. I've done bathing, dressing, med cues, some light massage, helped with toileting among many other things. I have experience with memory care patients, stoke sufferes and diabetes. Willing to do some housekeeping if...
Julie can also help with: Personal care, respite care, hospice services, dementia
Skills:
CNA
5.0
(5)
I'm Karin. I'm a local girl. I have a degree in Geriatric Medical Social Work with extensive experience as a Medical Advocate and have owned my own private care coordinating business for over 20 years. I can accompany to medical providers and work with your providers on medication management and services needed to keep you or...
Karin can also help with: Companionship, dementia, home modification, hospice services, live-in home care, errands & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
CNA
5.0
"When I met Karin--with my mother who had Dementia--I knew right away she would be a fit for our family. She focused right in on my mother and instinctively knew how to communicate with her. Karin was strong with my mother and yet caring and warm at the same...
Jamie S.
5.0
(18)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
- memory care, activities, outings
-Dedicated to giving the best possible care
-Exceptional communication skills
-Patient and caring person who is a reliable caregiver
- Reliable transportation for shopping, appointments and outings
- Activities
- Light housekeeping and cooking
I am comfortable with pets, I am a non...
Terry can also help with: Live-in home care, dementia, companionship, errands, hospice services, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Terry was kind and attentive to my patient. Treated the staff, family, and patient with up most respect. She is kind and respectful. I’m looking forward to work with her in the future. "
Care member
I have elderly care experience. I also cared for my Grandmother who had Alzheimers. I have reliable transportation. And am a non smoker. I also have worked as a nanny.
Heidi can also help with: Live-in home care, personal care, light cleaning, errands, meal prep, transportation & more
Karolyn R.
Windsor, ME
$11-16/hr • 3 yrs exp
I am a great lady have worked health since 1984 and have done CNA and PSS in homes private , nursing homes, hospitals Togus Vet Hospital nursing and 4 years doing private duty have been married 49 years have 5 children 12grandkids and 24 great grand kids love working with the geriatric field find them very interesting and love...
Karolyn can also help with: Light cleaning, personal care, dementia
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
Wound Care
Amy P.
Warren, ME
$13-18/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Home Care and Personal Care. I have taken care of adults in their homes and in facilities
Amy can also help with: Respite care, meal prep, personal care, dementia, light cleaning
Skills:
CNA
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Recent home care reviews in Damariscotta, ME
Penelope H.
5.0
I wish that we had found Penney sooner! She came in at the end of our loved ones life and was a godsend. Penney handled the end of life care with such compassion and new what to do to keep her comfortable.
- Nancy C.
Brenda M.
5.0
Brenda is pleasant, helpful, and professional!
- Brenda M.
Karin B.
5.0
Karin is an experienced caregiver. She knows what to do to organize care and medial appointments. She helped my parents stay in their own home much longer. She keeps busy the whole time she is with my parents cooking them delicious, nutritious meals as well as doing laundry, cleaning, helping mom...
- Catherine W.
Terry C.
5.0
Terry is a knowledgeable, compassionate caregiver whom I have worked with several times. She recently helped in a hospice case. She was amazing!! Made all the difference/helped my client have a peaceful death at home.
- Care member
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FAQs for finding home care in Damariscotta, ME
How much does private home care cost per hour near me in Damariscotta, ME?
The average rate for hiring a home care provider in Damariscotta, ME as of May, 2024 is $30.00 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 Damariscotta, ME?
Care.com has 1 home care providers for seniors in Damariscotta, ME. 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 Damariscotta, ME 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 Damariscotta, ME?
The types of home health care services near you in Damariscotta, ME 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 Damariscotta, ME 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 Damariscotta, ME?
If you need to hire senior home care near you in Damariscotta, ME, 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 Damariscotta, ME?
When you’re hiring in home health care services near you in Damariscotta, ME, 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.