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38 home care are listed in Elkwood, VA
The average rate is $15/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby home care is 7 years
Home care in Elkwood, VA
Kaitlyn B.
Elkwood, VA
$15-30/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Kaitlyn, and I have over seven years of experience in caregiving and elder care. I began working at Our Father's House Christian Home in Culpeper, VA in April of 2014. My job, in a nutshell, was to assist the residents with everything they needed help with during the day. It quickly became so much more than just a job to...
Kaitlyn can also help with: Hospice services, meal prep, light cleaning, errands, companionship, dementia & more
5.0
"Kaitlyn has been very helpful and was always fun to have around. She is very cable and was able to complete any task I requested. She has a great attitude and similar work ethic."
Andrew S.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I've been with the Home Health Care Industry for almost 20 years now. I'm a CNA. Compassionate with experience serving chronically ill patients and clients with dementia including assisting with activities of daily living, meal preparation and household task. Very patient and highly energetic. Skilled at managing schedules and...
Marie can also help with: Dementia, respite care, live-in home care, personal care, hospice services
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Marie is personable, compassionate, and reliable. We love her. She’s a great caregiver. ❤️"
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My passion and promise is to care for family members with respect and compassion in order to offer them a much better quality of life in their sunset years.
My experience starts with 2 years working in an ER, followed by multiple positions as a private caregiver. My skills are extensive and include feeding, bathing,...
Sandy can also help with: Dementia, errands, companionship, light cleaning, meal prep, hospice services & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"We could not have asked for a better full-time caregiver for our now deceased elderly mother with dementia than Sandy. Sandy was always loving, upbeat and positive and gave the best care. She monitored our mother's health, safety and well-being closely and...
Julie M.
Kaitlin V.
Bealeton, VA
$15-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
Kind And Compassionate Companion And Certified Patient Care Assistant
I have been working as a caregiver and companion for the geriatric population since 2018. I have experience with individuals that have non-verbal Autism, Dementia, and Parkinson's. I am CPR and First Aid certified, certified in TOVA, and medication administration. I have experience administering insulin and oral medications,...
Kaitlin can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, errands, hospice services, companionship, meal prep & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
I am a caring and responsible person who is looking to assist a family in need of help for themselves or a family member by cooking, cleaning, feeding, bathing and any other assistance you may need. If you arise in need of care for yourself or if you are a family member looking for some help for another relative I am available...
Catherine can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, transportation, personal care, errands
Angel P.
Bealeton, VA
$20-25/hr • 1 yrs exp
In January, I decided to change career paths to something that would make a difference in people's lives as well as my own. Caregiving is something I have always loved doing since I was a child and now I get to do it everyday for people that really need it.
I am currently a Certified Personal Care Aide. I am now taking classes...
Angel can also help with: Personal care, dementia
Ryan B.
Culpeper, VA
$10-15/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have worked in assisted living , nursing home facilities and home care settings for 7 years. I am an actively enrolled nursing student, graduating in 2019. I have experience and am comfortable caring for patients with Alzheimer s and dementia, NG tubes, G tubes and peg tubes, catheters and ostomys as well as incontinence care,...
Ryan can also help with: Personal care, companionship, mobility assistance, light cleaning, hospice services, dementia & more
Skills:
CNA
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I was sole care giver to my afflicted husband with dementia and COPD and gained considerable experience as a care giver. Since my husband's passing in 2019 I have functioned as a caregiver to an 85-year-old handicapped lady with COPD and heart disease. I assist her with dressing, incontinence, meal preparation and Laundy needs....
Susan can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, meal prep, companionship, respite care
Skills:
CPR
Grace N.
Culpeper, VA
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
My experience with seniors is from 2001- present. I am a nursing assistant/lpn. I have the have the passion for caring of seniors with efficiency, diligence, respect, preserving their dignity, listening to them, ensuring of their privacy. I assist in multiple chores such as cooking, laundry, bathing, dressing, outing to...
Grace can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, hospice services, meal prep, errands, companionship & more
Skills:
CNA
Licensed Nurse
I have a wide array of experience, personal, educational and on the job. I am very caring, kind, happy-go-lucky, and I love to listen! I have worked in nursing home, home health, group homes, hospitals. I have experience with Alzheimer's disease, dementia, heart failure, stroke, heart attack, diabetes care, range of motion and...
Linda can also help with: Hospice services, respite care, personal care, live-in home care, dementia
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
My first job taking care of a senior was my grandma. I felt blessed to share such an amazing time with her, she taught me everything I know. I also was lucky enough to take over the care of my great , great aunt and the stories she could tell, she lived to be 104 so you can imagine. I have had a few other seniors that I was...
Rilla can also help with: Personal care, hospice services, respite care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
I have worked as a Personal Care Aide, licensed in Virginia since April 2018. I have references. I am a non-smoker and very dependable. I enjoy working with people.
Cynthia can also help with: Live-in home care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
My name is Amber. I have been in the medical field for almost 7 years. I began as a CNA in long-term care. I then moved on to a hospital setting while I attended nursing school. I have now been a Registered Nurse for 3 years. I have experience in stepdown, operating room, pre-operative, and post-anesthesia recovery care at this...
Amber can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, personal care
Evelyn P.
Midland, VA
$8-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
Been a CNA home health aide hospice age was 30 years always something new. had a 6-foot snake drop arm . in patients home
Evelyn can also help with: Personal care, errands, dementia, light cleaning, hospice services, meal prep & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
Addie B.
Fredericksburg, VA
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Loving, Helpful, Understanding, Certified In CPR. Care Giver.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My passion is taking care of older loved ones.
My job has entailed but not limited to, bathing, taking client the dr appointments, cooking, light house cleaning and medicine prompting. All day to day activities. I bond with the client to ensure them that they are needed and are loved and being cared for to the best of my...
Addie can also help with: Personal care, dementia
5.0
"She is very good with our special needs daughter, which includes helping with her medication. She is also very good with our other younger children. Highly recommend."
Robert S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Viktoria. I am an energetic, responsible and honest person. I have experience working with children and the elderly. I am a mother of four, I love children, and know how to take good care of them. I admire and respect the elderly and wish to offer my services to those who need caring attention. I am a very creative...
Viktoria can also help with: Personal care, visiting physician
5.0
"I hired Viktoria to be a companion for my mother-in-law. She is a wonderful, loving, and patient caregiver! She cooked delicious meals every day, unpacked moving boxes and organized everything in the house and kept it tidy, drove my mother-in-law to appointments,...
Tzawe W.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have worked in the geriatric Field as a caregiver for over 20 years privately. I just recently ended an two year job due to patient dying. I have strong references reflecting my excellent work ethics. I also worked with clients that was diagnosed with severe dementia .
Sincerely,
Cassandra
Cassandra can also help with: Respite care, personal care, dementia
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Sandra is wonderful and very professional! She has experience with dementia and knows how to read the signs of discomfort and confusion to act accordingly and defuse the matter. Sandra is a breath of fresh air and a delight to talk to. She has a great sense of...
Maria G.
Jane O.
Stafford, VA
$17-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I can help with Home Care and Medical Management. I have been a caregiver to the elderly for over 15 years. I have done companionship, personal care, dementia care, respite care, hospice & nanny services as well. I had many clients that I took care of . Some I stayed with for 5/ 10 years & developed friendships as they became...
Jane can also help with: Companionship, errands, live-in home care, dementia, hospice services, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
5.0
"Jane is a kind and loving woman"
Andrea H.
5.0
(1)
Hello. I have over 13 years of experience as a caregiver and 10 as a CNA. I am also an EMT. I have worked with people in all stages of life and all abilities. I have extensive experience with memory care and also end-of-life care. Some other conditions I have experience with are, Parkinson's, bed bound patients, renal disease,...
Autumn can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, hospice services, companionship, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Autumn is very caring and compassionate! She helped care for my grandmother. She was knowledgeable reliable, but most importantly kind. I would recommend her as a caregiver to anyone."
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hi, my method of operation is to make all the difference in your life. My aim is to enhance your latter years, and make them as joyful and pleasant as possible. I have been caregiving for over 15 yrs. I am young enough to assist my clients with all activities, and old enough to be of the same mind. I always get to know those in...
Douglene can also help with: Light cleaning, companionship, hospice services, dementia, errands, home modification & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Douglene cared for my elderly parents, residing with them 24/7. My siblings and I trusted her care and knew they were in capable hands with Douglene."
Joyce W.
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Recent home care reviews in Elkwood, VA
Kaitlyn B.
5.0
Kaitlyn has been very helpful and was always fun to have around. She is very cable and was able to complete any task I requested. She has a great attitude and similar work ethic.
- Andrew S.
Marie L.
5.0
I cannot praise Marie enough for her loving care and attention to my husband who is completely disabled from a stroke and brain hemorrhage. In addition to needing full care, my husband also has dementia. Marie is a true professional, and cares for my husband calmly, expertly with confidence and so...
- Barbara D.
Sandy L.
5.0
Sandy is professional, caring, personable, and fun. She helped us when we moved and gave my husband small jobs to do, which made him feel involved since he was anxious and confused about our move. She also made us laugh.
- Care member
Addie B.
5.0
Addie is a very caring and considerate care giver. She is very attentive to the needs of the person for whom she is responsible. Addie brings humor and fun into her assignment and puts her client at ease. She did shopping and cooking and lived in our home with my wife 24/7 for 5 whole days and...
- Joseph P.
Viktoria N.
5.0
I hired Viktoria to be a companion for my mother-in-law. She is a wonderful, loving, and patient caregiver! She cooked delicious meals every day, unpacked moving boxes and organized everything in the house and kept it tidy, drove my mother-in-law to appointments, helped her get groceries, and even...
- Tzawe W.
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FAQs for finding home care in Elkwood, VA
How much does private home care cost per hour near me in Elkwood, VA?
The average rate for hiring a home care provider in Elkwood, 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 Elkwood, VA?
Care.com has 1 home care providers for seniors in Elkwood, 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 Elkwood, 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 Elkwood, VA?
The types of home health care services near you in Elkwood, 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 Elkwood, 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 Elkwood, VA?
If you need to hire senior home care near you in Elkwood, 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 Elkwood, VA?
When you’re hiring in home health care services near you in Elkwood, 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.