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60 home care are listed in Essington, PA
The average rate is $20/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby home care is 10 years
Home care in Essington, PA
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have been a home health aid for over seven years. Some of my duties have included bathing, dressing, transporting to doctors appointments and shopping, giving medication, feeding, housekeeping and companionship. I have worked with a number of my clients for over five years. Sadly, my current client has chosen to go into an...
Bonnie can also help with: Personal care, visiting physician, home modification, dementia
5.0
"Bonnie was a fantastic caregiver to my mother and provided support and understanding. Often times anticipating her needs before ourselves. She was a terrific care giver."
Peggy K.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Keenya (pronounced keen-ya). I have 16 years of experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). Although I have worked in various settings, my specialty is Geriatrics. In addition to the services listed on my profile, I can administer insulin/other medications (oral, PEG tube), monitor vital signs, and perform...
Keenya can also help with: Errands, meal prep, light cleaning, companionship, dementia, hospice services & more
Skills:
CPR
Licensed Nurse
5.0
"She is very intelligent. She holds herself to very high standards. She has an excellent work ethic. She is an innovative problem solver. She is a team player. She is efficient."
Bryan S.
5.0
(1)
My name is Lashawnda and I enjoy caring for people. I worked for St Joseph Medical center for 5 years and have worked for home health care agencies. I have experience working with ages newborn- seniors including hospice care. I take care of clients that need companion care or those who need complete care. I can do it all. I have...
Lashawnda can also help with: Personal care, dementia
Skills:
CNA
5.0
(2)
I have seven years experience caring for seniors in their homes and assisted living facilities. I've assisted seniors with limited mobility to those fully physically fit. I have experience with those with severe Dementia and Alzheimer's. I have also supervised medications, aided with housekeeping, meal preparation, personal...
Claire can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, dementia, hospice services, errands, home modification & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
5.0
"Claire is vivacious and outgoing. At her first meeting with my mother, she immediately engaged with mom for over half an hour, before the subject was changed to touring mom's apartment and discussing her daily routine. Claire discussed mom's favorite card game,...
Shelley H.
5.0
(1)
I am a very experienced HHA. Been Certified since 2002 and still hold my current Certification. I have learned a lot about the elderly. I am also a Certified Med Aide since 2007 and I'm very familiar with meds! If you're looking for a reliable person you can trust, look no further. I'm fully vaccinated!
Esther can also help with: Light cleaning, companionship, errands, dementia, hospice services, meal prep & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Esther is the best! Excellent at what she does. Extremely dependable. Very caring, loyal, a lovely person. I wouldn't hire anyone else. She took excellent care of my mother for a number of years and then took care of my husband 5 years later."
Cookie W.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Excellent 5 star reviews! I am extremely reliable. I am a very gentle/compassionate caregiver. I pride myself at treating my clients as if they were my own family member. I will go above and beyond the call of duty for every client and family that entrusts me with the opportunity to care for their loved ones.
I have been...
Elaina can also help with: Companionship, home modification, errands, light cleaning, hospice services, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Medical Equipment Experience
CNA
5.0
"I cannot say enough positive about Elaina who cared for my mother over the last year, and through 4 days on hospice and her final days. Her compassion and knowledge equaled or surpassed that of the hospice staff, Who were also a godsend.
Not only did she...
Donna O.
5.0
(1)
I have over 20 years of experience working with seniors. I started out working in a nursing home as a house keeper but was always helping the residents with various task. That led to me pursuing a career as a caregiver. Over the years I've worked with patients with Alzheimer's, ALS, and PLS. Being a companion and caregiver is my...
Verona can also help with: Live-in home care, dementia, hospice services
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Verona took care of my disabled wife for more than 12 years, until her death late last year. She takes her job very seriously and views it as her calling. My wife's neurological disease progressed over the years to a point where she needed help in every phase of...
Leonard P.
4.0
(1)
I have 6+ years of care experience, working with older adults with various physical and mental conditions. From memory differences, to mobility support, and diverse care needs related to medical conditions. I have been certified in CPR, First Aid, ABA, medication management and administration, and have references...
Spense can also help with: Hospice services, companionship, errands, light cleaning, live-in home care, dementia & more
Skills:
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
4.0
"Spenser worked to support us by being with our children over a two month period. He is courteous, kind and a good listener to them. We are glad they had Spenser to be with."
Jay P.
Margaret A.
Broomall, PA
$30-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(13)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Margaret. I live in Broomall. I have 10 years of experience providing in home care, companion, and housekeeper.
I have experience in dementia, alzheimer's, and hospice care.
Cooked meals and assisted with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
Supported daily hygiene needs of assisting with bathing,...
Margaret can also help with: Companionship, hospice services, live-in home care, light cleaning, errands, dementia & more
5.0
"Very kind warmhearted . She has patients and loves to care for elderly especially knowing she took care of her own mother and sister. Very dependable and punctual. And a great sense of humor."
Anna R.
Donna K.
Marcus Hook, PA
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Available For Personal Care, Doctor Appointments, Companionship, Housekeeping And Meal Prep
5.0
(6)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I have 12 years experience in senior care. I cared for a brother and sister for 6 years. Took care of all of their personal needs, banking, phone calls, appointment setting, grocery shopping. Also handled all hiring of contractors for home repairs, lawn care, snow removal, etc. Experience dealing with hospice care, physical...
Donna can also help with: Errands, companionship, meal prep, hospice services, dementia, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Donna cared for my elderly dad and mom for about a year or so. She is dependable, reliable, empathetic and truly, truly caring. She would communicate good days, she would communicate bad days, but no matter what, she would always communicate the truth about my...
Thomas R.
Adrienne H.
Brookhaven, PA
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(11)
"Hello, I am passionate about providing compassionate care and support for your loved ones and maintaining your home. With my expertise in companionship, home assistance, personal services, and instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs), I am well-equipped to meet your needs. I have a keen sense of observation to ensure...
Adrienne can also help with: Hospice services, errands, home modification, companionship, dementia, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Wound Care
CPR
5.0
"She went above and beyond when caring for my elderly loved one. She has a personality that put her at ease and was very conscientious. "
Care member
5.0
(6)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Shelbie and I live in Upper Providence Media, PA. I am a senior Caregiver. I provide personal care, home care and companionship. I have 13 years of continuous experience and love what I do. I enjoy watching my clients thrive, smile and have a sense of purpose. My compassionate, caring and patient personality is...
Shelbie can also help with: Personal care, companionship, errands, light cleaning, meal prep, dementia & more
5.0
"We were lucky to be blessed with Shelbie's help during my mother's difficult transition from independent to assisted living. My mother experienced a rapid decline in ability both physically and cognitively within a short period of time during the pandemic....
Lauren G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, I have been a caregiver for almost 24 years now. I am a certified Home Health Aid . I have great letter of references and certificates acknowledging my dedicated work. While working with the elderly and with children, one thing they have in common is that they're a vulnerable population. Safety is always priority. The...
Marlene can also help with: Respite care, live-in home care, dementia, personal care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Andrea D.
Haverford, PA
$20-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Retired Professional With Recent Senior Care Experience:
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
-25+ Years Childcare experience -Set of twins born prematurely with chronic respiratory condition; coordinated complex healthcare needs while maintaining lifestyle of older brother and successful business -Instilled a powerful relationship and appreciation of culture and art in my children -Maintained uniquely close relationship...
Andrea can also help with: Personal care, home modification, dementia, hospice services, respite care, live-in home care & more
5.0
"Andrea helped my 97 year old father with organization. She created a filing system in his very disorganized office which he could understand and use. He is very happy and impressed with the work she did. My sisters and I were happy to have her in the apartment...
Margaret B.
Dawn D.
Folcroft, PA
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.3
(6)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I am a Certified Nursing assistant as well as a Certified Home Health Aide with over 17+ years experience. I have worked in long term care facilities and private home care. I have experience with vitals signs, assisting with medication, all personal care needs. I am well experienced with hoyer lifts, slide boards,...
Dawn can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, companionship, meal prep, hospice services, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Dawn is fabulous! She is caring and my mother loves her and so do we. We just extended her hours to a few evenings a week. She goes above and beyond!"
Sherri F.
Anyawee A.
Philadelphia, PA
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Trustworthiness, Supportive. Attentive, Compassionate And Creative Senior Caregiver.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am currently employed as a Certified Nursing Assistant in a nursing home, and I have 10 years of experience with a valid license for this role. As a caregiver, I am known for my trustworthiness, supportiveness, attentiveness, compassion, and creativity. I am a true care giver, I treat client like my own love one.
I am above...
Anyawee can also help with: Companionship, meal prep, dementia, hospice services, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Very attentive young lady I've seen how she's taken care of the elderly and also how attentive she is you would assume that she is the child of the person she's taking care of. "
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a energetic CNA who is dedicated, patient & responsible. I have 6 years experience. I am capable of meal prep, companionship, transferring, wound care, housekeeping, transportation, medication administration, experience with dementia, incontinence care & willing to jump into new experiences & further learning.
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
Wound Care
5.0
"Emily put my mother's needs before everything else. She quickly let me know of any changes and concerns. She is very caring and capable, and showed humor, patience and understanding as mom's Alzheimer's progressed."
Anne O.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello
how are you?
I am a certified nursing Assistant with over 10 years experience I have worked in Nursing homes and private homes I truly enjoy helping people
I will be more then happy to Providing care for your love one's. I am Caring, Trusting, and Dependable
I will make sure your love one's receives the help they needs...
Oumie can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, errands, hospice services, companionship, live-in home care & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Oumie is a very kind person and a great worker who took great compassionate care of my brother in law"
Alexander U.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am an experienced, well-qualified caregiver for older adults. I have several (15+)years of experience and great references that I would be happy to share as needed. My most recent experience lasted for almost three years, but unfortunately ended due to her need for longer-term, full-time care in a facility. I have spent...
Leslie can also help with: Personal care, light cleaning, mobility assistance, dementia, errands, companionship & more
5.0
"Leslie is a wonderfully kind and compassionate caregiver. We hired her to assist my mother with caring for my bed-bound father. We were immediately struck by Leslie's capacity for compassion and were whole heartedly confident after our initial meeting that she...
Cynthia K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have cared for the home bound elderly for over 15 years. I have experience in lifting and bathing your loved one. I have worked with those wheelchair bound, stroke victims and those with Alzheimer's. I cook meals, food shop, do light house cleaning. I also make and transport to and from doctors appointments. I enjoy working...
Andrea can also help with: Personal care, errands, meal prep, live-in home care, transportation, light cleaning & more
5.0
"I can't say enough on Andrea's behalf. She is an angel who helped me take care of my elderly Mom. I would highly recommend Andrea and would rehire her in a second. She is a very capable, compassionate, loving and a very helpful person who took care of my Mom in...
Linda H.
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Recent home care reviews in Essington, PA
Bonnie O.
5.0
Bonnie cared for my mother for several months until she passed. Bonnie is reliable and kind. She seemed genuinely invested in my mother's care and I am most grateful for her service.
- Lisa D.
Keenya C.
5.0
She is very intelligent. She holds herself to very high standards. She has an excellent work ethic. She is an innovative problem solver. She is a team player. She is efficient.
- Bryan S.
Claire P.
5.0
Claire is vivacious and outgoing. At her first meeting with my mother, she immediately engaged with mom for over half an hour, before the subject was changed to touring mom's apartment and discussing her daily routine. Claire discussed mom's favorite card game, bridge, and asked mom to teach her...
- Shelley H.
Esther S.
5.0
Esther is the best! Excellent at what she does. Extremely dependable. Very caring, loyal, a lovely person. I wouldn't hire anyone else. She took excellent care of my mother for a number of years and then took care of my husband 5 years later.
- Cookie W.
Elaina C.
5.0
I cannot say enough positive about Elaina who cared for my mother over the last year, and through 4 days on hospice and her final days. Her compassion and knowledge equaled or surpassed that of the hospice staff, Who were also a godsend.
Not only did she care for my mother with such...
- Donna O.
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FAQs for finding home care in Essington, PA
How much does private home care cost per hour near me in Essington, PA?
The average rate for hiring a home care provider in Essington, PA as of May, 2024 is $20.00 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 Essington, PA?
Care.com has 1 home care providers for seniors in Essington, PA. 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 Essington, PA 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 Essington, PA?
The types of home health care services near you in Essington, PA 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 Essington, PA 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 Essington, PA?
If you need to hire senior home care near you in Essington, PA, 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 Essington, PA?
When you’re hiring in home health care services near you in Essington, PA, 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.