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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
Daphnee J.
Philadelphia, PA
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Available For Companionship, Meal Prep And Housekeeping, Full Time.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have had the pleasure of providing care and companionship to seniors for 11 years . I have experience in daily living skills, as well as more specialized care, such as Alzheimer's , Dementia. and Parkinson. I do assist clients with escort services to and from medical appointments, errands as well as social programs. I provide...
Daphnee can also help with: Personal care, hospice services, respite care, dementia
Skills:
CPR
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Daphne is a lovely person and an excellent, responsible, trustworthy, knowledgeable and dependable care taker. She was more than a caretaker to our mom - Daphne was a friend and companion as well. Her kindness, generosity and support for our mom and family were...
Bonnie F.
Jessica D.
Mount Ephraim, NJ
$22-23/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I am a Certified Nursing Assistant with 10+ years of experience. Former EMT, with certifications in CPR and first aid. Driver and fully vaccinated against Covid and the flu. Senior Caregiver
Jessica can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, live-in home care, errands, companionship, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Jessica is outstanding in every way! She is extremely knowledgeable, attentive, loving and interested. Her grasp of healthcare is really phenomenal. Our dad is 93 years old and she truly knows what she's doing, which puts our mind at ease. So happy we reached out...
Care member
Nancy F.
Brookhaven, PA
$18-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Besides my 10 yrs experience with home instead senior care, I was a hospital liaison setting up equipment for discharge mostly for the senior population
Nancy can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, errands, mobility assistance, companionship, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Nancy is conscientious, kind and patient. She has years of experience which enable her to give you a high degree of assistance. "
Care member
Patient K.
Upper Darby, PA
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I have over 10 years of experience working in the home care industry. I can help with Transportation Services and Meal Preparation. I have work in nursing homes, home care, hospital, assistance living, live-in and private duty. I provide care for the elderly, sick, disabled, hospice care, feeding tube care, Foley catheter care,...
Patient can also help with: Errands, dementia, light cleaning, hospice services, personal care, meal prep & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Patience is beyond professional, patient, and compassionate in the care that she provides. She goes above and beyond to provide safe, effective, and quality care."
Lola A.
5.0
(2)
I have 15 plus years in the health care setting enjoy working with elderly people or people who needs assistance it brings me to be able to help them
Tiquana can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, meal prep, dementia, hospice services, personal care & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Tiquana is a reliable and trustworthy person, well organized and knowledgeable about her scope of practice. She's also always open to learn new tasks. Families will definitely love to have her."
Yolanda R.
Mary F.
Philadelphia, PA
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Licensed Practical Nurse Available for in-Home Senior Care
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a nurse, with 25 years of experience. Half of my nursing career has been spent caring for older people either at home, in a nursing facility, or in an acute rehab setting. Please feel free to review my resume to become more familiar with my extensive experience in geriatrics.
Mary can also help with: Light cleaning, respite care, personal care, meal prep, live-in home care, hospice services & more
Skills:
Licensed Nurse
5.0
"Mary was a wonderful care giver for my dad. She was punctual, didn't mind working long hours and is very experienced. Unfortunately, my moody dad has been going through care givers pretty often cause he just wants me to take care of him, but I wish we could have...
Ivana L.
5.0
(7)
I have many year of experiences with seniors with medical needs also, I Go to all family gatherings with my clients, pay there bills and take care of there appointments and also doctor visits and supermarkets, I'm also interested in overnight hourly. I love my clients and there families always love me back because of how tender...
Fiona can also help with: Home modification, companionship, hospice services, errands, light cleaning, live-in home care & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Fiona is a hard worker
She works with love, a great worker and a great coworker, she’s a people person."
Care member
Judith J.
Media, PA
$28/hr • 10 yrs exp
Home Care, Help With Medicines Doctors Appointments Etc. Love Working With The Elderly ( Companion )
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Multiple years experience with the elderly , dementia, special needs children and adults. I worked in the Wisconsin school district with special-needs students for 9 yrs working with special and regular ed students along w with volunteering and working in the health room as needed providing care for sick and injured students.,...
Judith can also help with: Dementia, errands, meal prep, home modification, light cleaning, companionship & more
Skills:
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
5.0
"Judy has a heart of gold. This is one reason she makes such a wonderful caregiver. My son still speaks of her often. She is creative and dependable. "
Dawn B.
5.0
(1)
I am a goal getter, works under any condition. A team player and a good listener. Loves to go all out to make sure people around me are happy. Looking for a side income while I prepare to take my boards. Always approachable and smiles a lot.
Abiola can also help with: Respite care, dementia, meal prep, personal care, light cleaning, hospice services & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"She is very hardworking lady and a professional caregiver with the ability to do things right."
Oladeji J.
3.3
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have always loved helping people and began my journey as a HHA to CNA to LPN over the past 20 years. I strive on excellence and am adaptive to all clients needs. I've worked from pediatric care all the way to geriatric care with knowledge experience in Alzheimer's & dementia. Would love to work for you & hope I'm the best fit...
Tyra can also help with: Respite care, dementia, hospice services, live-in home care
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CNA
CPR
5.0
"Tyra worked the full-time overnight shift and took very good care of my mother. She ensured that she was safe throughout the night and checked her regularly and changed her as soon as needed. This was not always an easy task, as my mother's dementia made it...
Terry M.
5.0
(1)
I am a Certified Home Health Aide. I live in Newark Delaware. l've been working in this field for over 35 years now. I'm looking for a full-time/ part time job. I can work also as a Live in Caregiver. My duties include Personal Care, Lt Housekeeping, Companion , Meals , Meds. I enjoy helping people. I'm a great listener.
Marguerite can also help with: Errands, meal prep, live-in home care, light cleaning, dementia, hospice services & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Wound Care
5.0
"Marguerite is pleasant, personable, and professional. She's also intelligent, knowledgeable, and capable. She was a godsend to our father and our family as he passed peacefully in our home under the incredible care of hospice. Marguerite's presence each and every...
Tim D.
3.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I took care of my grandmother who had Alzheimer's and my father who had Parkinson's disease. Since then, I have taken care of many women and men, who have had a variety of needs. I prepare meals, dispense medication, assist with bathing and hygiene, drive and accompany to doctor's appointments, do laundry, accompany to/do food...
Gail can also help with: Hospice services, home modification, personal care, dementia
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Gail was able to fill in when I needed care for my Grandmother. She was great, would definitely hire again."
Jody M.
4.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have over 15 years of experience working with Alzheimer's patients as well as hospice care and in home care.
cooking meals, companionship, enjoying crafts and games, keeping clients engaged. Also, bathing, preparing meals , medication reminders, light house cleaning. transportation to appointments. shopping. I have had...
Doreen can also help with: Dementia, personal care, mobility assistance, companionship, hospice services, live-in home care & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
Wound Care
5.0
"Doreen helped take care of my parents, both in their 90s. She was very dependable and positive, providing both hands on care and companionship for both parents. My father was bedridden and required a great deal of hands on care. Doreen was attentive to his...
Susan D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello,
I've worked for agencies such as Home Instead Senior Care in which the majority of the clientele had Alzheimer's/Dementia. Also, I was employed with Waverly Heights, as a Direct Care Worker. I've received training from a RN for a structured based program on Basic care, ADL's, and Dementia/Alzheimer's. Upon completion of...
Colette can also help with: Companionship, mobility assistance, personal care, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep & more
Skills:
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"I can't imagine anyone better for the position. She was thoughtful and friendly and worked very well with my assistant, Bill."
Chip D.
5.0
(1)
I have cared for several seniors mostly as a companion but can do some hands on . I really enjoy helping others and feel I am kind and dependable
5.0
"Ann assisted our family in transporting our mom to dialysis a few times during the week. She was always on time if not early, great to work with, and took great care of mom!!"
Courtney C.
Lakier J.
Camden, NJ
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Certified Nursing Assistant Available For Personal Care,Companionship,Housekeeping, & Meal Prep.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I've worked in long term care settings as well as home care settings with dementia/ Alzheimer's patients the elderly, also with the youth.
Lakier can also help with: Hospice services, respite care
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Kira (Lakier), was a blessing during a hospice case with an elderly woman. Kira always went the extra mile. Her skills were matched very well for the intensive care needed in a hospice situation. She communicated well with the team. She was flexible and helped in...
Anne S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! When my husband passed away several years ago, I moved in with my elderly parents. I've been caring for them, their health and household, and supporting their independence since then. Throughout my life I've provided that same level of care for family members, friends, and Visiting Angels. As a specialized care support...
Tracey can also help with: Companionship, errands, mobility assistance, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
Wound Care
5.0
"Tracey is above and beyond kind and caring. She is easy to talk to and radiates compassion. She would be an incredible asset to any family. "
Amanda D.
4.7
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have 17 years experience as a caregiver with bathing, cleaning, changing of chucks and diapers, meal preparations, med distribution, changing of catheters, doctor appointments, and community outings. I am patient, caring, reliable, and organized.
References available
Sheila can also help with: Transportation, personal care, errands, companionship, dementia, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
4.0
"Sheila is a pleasant caregiver and is proficient at tasks that are asked of her and follows directions."
Liz B.
Dana B.
Upper Darby, PA
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced, Caring, Bilingual, Dependable Senior Care Professional
3.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have been providing care and comfort for the elderly for more than 20 years. I have worked in both the nursing home setting and private homes. I am comfortable with hospice patients and those with limited mobility. I am detail-oriented, caring, and experienced with all facets of personal care, including, bathing, dressing,...
Dana can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, home modification, hospice services, companionship, dementia & more
Skills:
Wound Care
Home Health Aide
CPR
5.0
"Dana took care of my 95 year old father, who had dementia. She took excellent care of him, was very attentive and kind. She cooked him whatever meals he asked for. She sat with him and talked to him and gave him all the attention he needed. I highly recommend Dana...
Diane F.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
More than 15 years senior care giving experience. Have a lot of experience with dementia, stroke patients and Parkinson's patients. I have years of experience with stroke victims, dementia, special needs adults. Was also a teachers assistant for Special Education students Kindergarten thru age 21). I have always been a...
Kimberly can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, companionship, hospice services, meal prep, live-in home care & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Kim was a caregiver for mother for close to 2 years. She always exceeded expectations. As mom's condition worsened, Kim helped us all through the changes needed for her care. It was obvious to all that Kim didn't see my mom as just a patient, she loved her and...
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Recent home care reviews in Essington, PA
Daphnee J.
5.0
Daphne is a lovely person and an excellent, responsible, trustworthy, knowledgeable and dependable care taker. She was more than a caretaker to our mom - Daphne was a friend and companion as well. Her kindness, generosity and support for our mom and family were incredibly needed and appreciated...
- Bonnie F.
Jessica D.
5.0
Jessica is outstanding in every way! She is extremely knowledgeable, attentive, loving and interested. Her grasp of healthcare is really phenomenal. Our dad is 93 years old and she truly knows what she's doing, which puts our mind at ease. So happy we reached out to her! There have been many people...
- Care member
Nancy F.
5.0
Nancy is conscientious, kind and patient. She has years of experience which enable her to give you a high degree of assistance.
- Care member
Patient K.
5.0
Patience is beyond professional, patient, and compassionate in the care that she provides. She goes above and beyond to provide safe, effective, and quality care.
- Lola A.
Tiquana D.
5.0
Tiquana is a reliable and trustworthy person, well organized and knowledgeable about her scope of practice. She's also always open to learn new tasks. Families will definitely love to have her.
- Yolanda R.
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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.