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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm from Europe, and I have been a nanny for about 30 years because it is what I love doing. I want to devote all my love to your children and keep them safe. I'm very flexible and experienced in a variety of settings. I'm fun loving, energetic, and happy with my life. I have a great driving record, and a clean background with...
Aneta can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
*I'm so sorry I'm not currently able to take any new clients at this time*
Hello! I am a very sweet and caring person who is eager to help others. I am looking for weekday work while I'm also in nursing school. When I was in high school I volunteered at a care center making blankets for the elderly, and visiting each week. I...
Meagan can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, mobility assistance, errands, dementia, meal prep & more
Skills:
Wound Care
5.0
"She is so great with my mom. Very kind and reliable person. I would highly recommend her."
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hello Everyone! I Love to do gardening. And I am also a pretty good cook. Experience in 100% pet care. . also Certified Personal caregiver and a former home health aid. Experience with memory care! Dementia and Alzheimer's for many years.
Leanne can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, companionship, hospice services, dementia, meal prep & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Leanne, Took care of my father after he came home from a rehab facility. She had a great amount of patience and was able to manage dad's feisty attitude. She has a good sense of humor and is also good with animals. She was always on time. I would definitely hire...
Care member
5.0
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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a Certified Home Health Aide with over 25 years of experience. I can help with Personal Hygiene, Meal Prep, Medical Management and more. I am friendly, welcoming and respectful. I value my job and take pride in my responsibilities. I am dedicated in enhancing the quality of services that I can provide.
Sharda can also help with: Companionship, meal prep, hospice services, dementia, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Sharda was a caregiver for my husband who had advanced Parkinson's disease. She was with him at least five days per week for about four years, until he passed away in 2019. She is by far the best caregiver I have ever hired. Sharda is highly skilled at her job. She...
Patricia S.
Hamandree K.
Meriden, CT
$20-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
I have 10 years of experience with senior citizens. I can assist with medication, meal preparation, rest room assistance, and companionship etc.
Hamandree can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, personal care, dementia
5.0
"We find her to efficient, caring, and the most versatile person."
Allison S.
Melissa F.
Meriden, CT
$22-28/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
I am a medical assistant graduate looking to privately take care of children or adults with any disabilities who need one on one care. I am a great companion willing to give the same care I would want my family members to receive. I can work flexible hours Monday Wednesday Friday until 5 p.m. with some flexibility if needed
Melissa can also help with: Personal care, dementia, transportation, mobility assistance
Skills:
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
5.0
"Melissa and I worked for the same patient for about a year and she is a great caregiver. She went beyond her regular duties and helped with everything in the house. She was always on time and always willing to cover if I needed time off. "
Alexandra G.
Kelly P.
Middletown, CT
$20-21/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Experience in senior care as well as child care. I love to make people smile. I treat all clients the same way I would want my family to be treated.
Kelly can also help with: Personal care
5.0
"Kelly was a such a compassionate, warm person. My Mother loved having her as her caregiver. Kelly went above and beyond all the time. She was a dream!!!!"
Susan B.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have 10 years experience working with the elderly in a Nursing home setting and also in their home for private duty. I am compassionate and very understanding . I enjoy working with the elderly and find great satisfaction from this. My recent job was with a 94-year-old woman who I adored. Her diagnosis were Alzhiemers,...
Rukiya can also help with: Errands, hospice services, dementia, live-in home care, companionship, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Rukiya was one of the biggest blessings of my life. Hired for an interim week before my mother entered memory care, I needed someone immediately to help my dad at home as my mothers care was too much. Rukiya is the most loving, dependable, wonderful woman and I'm...
Lindsay K.
For over 40 years, I have appreciated wisdom born of experience that exudes from our elders. Caring for seniors has been my vocation and my avocation from youth.
In my early 20's I was asked to care for seniors who were family friends. For my career, I was a Home Economics teacher (now Consumer and Family Sciences). During that...
Merrie can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, errands, respite care, meal prep
Travis E.
Meriden, CT
$22-30/hr • 6 yrs exp
Available For Companionship. Strong Background In Client Relationships With The Elderly
From 2013 to 2015 I worked for Hunter's Ambulance as a Chair Car Driver. My duty consisted of transporting the elderly and disabled in wheelchairs for various arrangements such as dialysis treatments, hospital discharges, and personal engagements. Among my other duties I would make sure each client experienced a safe,...
Travis can also help with: Personal care, dementia
Skills:
CPR
I have 10 years of experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse. I have over 28 years experience in health care, from hospital, skilled nursing facility, Homecare (behavioral health, senior living etc), care management, and doctor office setting. I can help with Home Care and Personal Care.
Shanequa can also help with: Hospice services, respite care, personal care, light cleaning
Skills:
Licensed Nurse
Hello, My name is Tassana , and I am excited to introduce myself as a loving caregiver who is dedicated to providing exceptional care and support to your loved ones.
With a strong passion for helping others and a nurturing nature, I have found immense fulfillment in working as a caregiver. Over the years, I have gained valuable...
Tassana can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, personal care, errands, hospice services, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
CNA
Hi, My name is Sandy and seniors have a special place in my heart. I was always close with my only grandparent. As an adult I have had the opportunity to spend many an hour at senior facilities doing therapy dog work just to find some people want someone just to talk too. When I had a career I did cancer Alzheimer's research. In...
Sandy can also help with: Dementia, personal care, respite care
I have got my first hand experience working with the elderly, when my father was placed in a hospice care. I have seen so many helpless , lonely people just laying there lifeless, and it made me feel horrible inside, I just wanted to give back , make a difference and be there for those people to let them know they are not alone....
Violetta can also help with: Personal care, hospice services, dementia, live-in home care, respite care
Caring with compassion
I'm very kind hearted person, humble and respectfully person.
I believe in helping others who can help themselves.
I love being a caregiver, this job makes me responsible for someone life on day-to-day basis and I love that feeling.
As soon as possible
One thing you should know about me is very...
JOHANNES can also help with: Errands, live-in home care, home modification, light cleaning, dementia, hospice services & more
PCA and former Occupational Therapist Assistant and CPR certified. Experienced with dementia, stroke, amputees, etc. Seeking employment to help your loved one with activities, exercise, doctor appointments, cooking, cleaning, bathing and fall prevention. Also helping assit with purposeful goals to improve their independence....
Elaine can also help with: Meal prep, companionship, hospice services, dementia, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
I am an extremely reliable and compassionate caregiver, that truly enjoys assisting and spending time with the elderly.
Lyn can also help with: Visiting physician, dementia
Maria P.
Middletown, CT
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hello I have 10 years of experience. I'm a energetic and a confident caregiver who absolutely enjoys to provide personal care, transportation and support to individuals who need assistance with all activities of daily living. My youngest son is off to kindergarten so I'm looking to occupy the time and make extra money.
Maria can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, dementia, personal care, errands
I gave up my RN license this year as I didn't want to sit at a computer anymore. I want to go back to the reason I went into nursing. I have a varied background including hospice homecare, general and intravenous homecare. I have been a quality assurance nurse, and worked for an insurance company. I have worked in hospitals...
Lesley can also help with: Respite care, dementia, light cleaning, personal care, hospice services
4.9
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Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Thank your for viewing my profile,
My experience includes all phases of convalescent care but most importantly handling my clients with patience, love, and kindness.
I believe that my calling is to work one on one with my clients as a companion and friend. I find it extremely rewarding to help people and bring a little more...
Sherry can also help with: Light cleaning, companionship, errands, meal prep, dementia, mobility assistance & more
5.0
"Sherry was a blessing to my mom. She always made sure she had everything she needed, kept her extremely clean, cooked meals that my mom loved, took care of the housekeeping, shopped and ran errands. Sherry has a beautiful personality and she truly cares about who...
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Recent home care reviews in Durham, CT
Meagan R.
5.0
She is so great with my mom. Very kind and reliable person. I would highly recommend her.
- Care member
Leanne O.
5.0
Leanne, Took care of my father after he came home from a rehab facility. She had a great amount of patience and was able to manage dad's feisty attitude. She has a good sense of humor and is also good with animals. She was always on time. I would definitely hire her again.
- Care member
Sharda A.
5.0
I first met Sharda when she cared for my mom while she was recovering and short-term rehab in the end of 2019.
She then worked with my mom when she came home from the short-term rehab. She worked the night shift with my mom. Unfortunately my mom had a stroke in early 2020. We need a team of aids...
- Pam M.
Hamandree K.
5.0
We find her to efficient, caring, and the most versatile person.
- Allison S.
Melissa F.
5.0
Melissa is a very caring in touch with the need of others and very committed to her work .
She would be a great asset to your team .
- Angie D.
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FAQs for finding home care in Durham, CT
How much does private home care cost per hour near me in Durham, CT?
The average rate for hiring a home care provider in Durham, CT 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 Durham, CT?
Care.com has 1 home care providers for seniors in Durham, 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 Durham, 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 Durham, CT?
The types of home health care services near you in Durham, 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 Durham, 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 Durham, CT?
If you need to hire senior home care near you in Durham, 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 Durham, CT?
When you’re hiring in home health care services near you in Durham, 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.