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60 home care are listed in Fort Myers, FL
The average rate is $19/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby home care is 8 years
Home care in Fort Myers, FL
5.0
(2)
Hello! I have more than 15 years of experience being a caregiver to seniors, and I truly love what I do. My preference is to work long term, full time with a family, as I truly view my patient and their families as my family and treat them as such. Most recently, I worked with an 90-year-old senior male for more then 4 years,...
Janetha can also help with: Dementia, personal care
5.0
"Jan worked for my family for almost 5 years taking care of both of my parents. To say she is the best of the best is an understatement. We went through multiple caretakers and agencies before we were lucky enough to find Jan full time. She became a part of our...
Ben S.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have spent close to 20 years caring for young children and seniors. It gives me a great pleasure to see the young ones grow and make life easy and give comfort to older people. I enjoy talking with them as they are full of wisdom that most people busy with their lives. I made it a point to learn and be able to provide First...
Anita can also help with: Live-in home care, hospice services, home modification, light cleaning, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Anita is everything one looks for in a caretaker, companion and friend. She instantly became a member of our family. She is knowledgeable in handling seniors with dementia, a phenomenal cook and always a positive person.
I would recommend Anita without any...
Jeannie G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Experienced with Alzheimers, Parkinson's, COPD, Dementia, wheelchair transfer, hoyer lift, feeding, bathing, housework,
handicap accessible van, vehicle maintenance, medication. Modern day Giver. If it is in need of fixing I will figure it out. I'm always willing to go above and beyond. If I see something that needs done I do...
Janet can also help with: Meal prep, errands, dementia, light cleaning, companionship, mobility assistance & more
Skills:
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
5.0
"Janet is a very pleasant person who works well with others. She is incredibly patient and kind with my mother who has Alzheimer's."
Jan B.
5.0
(1)
Over the span of 9 years I've worked and gained experience working mainly with senior citizens using my CNA certification. I've worked with patients with Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, cardiac complications, and a quadriplegic patient. I enjoy making my patients as comfortable as possible. I have experience checking vitals,...
Gloria can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, hospice services, meal prep, companionship, errands & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Gloria is an outstanding professional certified nursing assistant (CNA). She was employed by my wife and I as a private duty nurse four 4 1/2 years. She enjoyed her work and worked hard caring for my wife who had advanced Frontal temporal dementia. She was a loyal...
Rod W.
Francine T.
Fort Myers, FL
$25/hr • 4 yrs exp
Health Care Giver Available Part Time/Full Time Great With Elderly Care.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Friendly, dependable and responsible Certified Nurse Aide/Health Care Giver relocated from Philippines. Able to perform duties like companionship, prepare meals, help the elderly, light housekeeping chores, manage medications. etc. I have experience assisting spinal cord injury patients, helping with physical therapy,...
Francine can also help with: Respite care, dementia, personal care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Best Caregiver! Absolutely wonderful!"
Steve P.
Norberta S.
Fort Myers, FL
$25-30/hr • 4 yrs exp
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant Helping Seniors Maintain A High Quality Of Life At Home.
5.0
(2)
I am a compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with a wide range of medical care skills and 17 years of hands-on work experience in the healthcare field. I work as a private caregiver, meeting patient needs in a friendly and compassionate manner. I enjoy assisting seniors with their daily needs while building meaningful...
Norberta can also help with: Personal care, meal prep, dementia, light cleaning, respite care, live-in home care & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"I am the owner of a home healthcare agency in Apopka, Florida. Norberta worked for me as a home health aide prior to moving to Estero, Florida. Norberta assisted clients with activities of daily living so they could function independently in their homes. Norberta's...
Paula A.
Jacky M.
Fort Myers, FL
$10-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've been a CNA for 20 years I'm very enthusiastic, easy going with a good spirit. I've worked both short term and long care facilities. I'm dependable, with reliable transportation. I've been doing home care for Alzheimer patients for the past 5 years. Duties include companionship, dressing, bathing, exercises, errands, grocery...
Jacky can also help with: Respite care, visiting physician, personal care, home modification, hospice services, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Jackie cared for my MIL for over a year. She was caring, dependable and had a lot of patience. I would highly recommend Jackie to care for your love ones in need.
Jackie became family to us. We will never forget how she was there for us at the end of my MIL...
Cara R.
Patricia P.
Fort Myers, FL
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
I'm A Caregiver Because I Love It! I'd Love To Take Care Of You And Serve With A Loving Heart
4.7
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I am Patricia I have been a caregiver for 18 years and love caring for others helping with others needs and providing a tender and loving environment. I am very passionate to what I love to do and hope to continue my caregiving experience by helping you and your family through this transition.
Care that I provide is...
Patricia can also help with: Errands, companionship, hospice services, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
4.0
"Patricia is extremely capable and
Knowledgeable. She has been we
Us now going on 3 months M/F caring
For my 92 years old mother who
Is challenging at times. She also assist me
With household up keeps.
I wish I could use her on a permanent
basis."
Diane H.
Marilyn M.
Fort Myers, FL
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
CARING AND FUN LOVING COMPANION/CAREGIVER FOR YOUR SPECIAL PERSON!
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi!
I have been a caregiver/companion for over 15 years. I love taking care of people, as well as helping them with their daily needs. Your loved one will become a special person in my life. Giving love and care to people in need is what I do best. It is a fulfilling role I have taken on since my children have become...
Marilyn can also help with: Personal care, errands, respite care, dementia, meal prep, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Knowledgeable in area I was seeking, Nice, direct, Positive, Businesslike, Kind, stylish, and definitely a great person."
Jody O.
5.0
(1)
I have a level 2 background check and car insurance has 20+ years of experienced caring for senior in respite care setting (nursing home and assisted living facility). I do meal preparation, personal care, light housekeeping, transportation, medication reminder. I have experience caring with dementia. I am a Filipina a...
Silveria can also help with: Light cleaning, hospice services, companionship, live-in home care, dementia, home modification & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"I have worked with her, and from my experience with working with her. She is amazing on what she does. I love working with her. I would recommend her to anyone. Because she is that good."
Lina R.
Tammy R.
Fort Myers, FL
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Home Health Aide With 10+ Years' Experience (Own Company C2C/1099)
3.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Empathetic, highly professional, Home Health Aide with 10+ years of experience providing daily living assisting elderly clients in accordance an established care plan. Offers enhanced care with flexible learning approach for patients. Experience in hospital and in-home settings providing guidance and encouragement to patients...
Tammy can also help with: Light cleaning, personal care, meal prep, dementia, errands, companionship & more
Skills:
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
5.0
"Tammy helped care for my mother for the past 9 months. She worked 50 hours a week and was always on time. She brought a lot of knowledge to our situation and we can't think her enough. We worked with other agencies and they were never reliable. Using Care.com...
William B.
I've helped with many elderly such as my own grandparents in assisting groceries, mall shopping, ETC
PS: I also do a little dancing so bring out those dancing feet and let's have FUN
Tiffany can also help with: Errands, personal care, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Licensed Nurse
CNA
I love taking care of senior people. I do: Bath, prepare meals, housekeeping, laundry, companionship, catheter care, colostomy bag care, Make safe areas, Remind Medication, assist toileting, etc.
Vanessa can also help with: Personal care, live-in home care, hospice services, dementia
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
I Am a Native to the SWFL area my family has been here since the 50's. I cared for my grandparents in their 90's as well as My late father until his passing in 2010. I began working in a Memory care facility in 2015 where I developed a Love for caring for the elderly. While there I was educated on Dementia and Alzheimer's...
April can also help with: Respite care, dementia, personal care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Anita B.
Fort Myers, FL
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
The wisdom of elderly people, most they've amazing stories, and I feel I learned a lot listening to them. It's give me a pleasure to hear them say Thank you, or seeing me next day to say " I miss you'
Anita can also help with: Personal care, home modification, dementia, hospice services, respite care, live-in home care & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
I am an enthusiastic and compassionate RN with 28 years experience! The majority of my career was foraged in Western NY, having moved to SW Florida in July of 2015 to be closer to family and leave the cold behind!! Throughout the entirety of my work as a nurse, it has been my first priority to treat all those I have cared for as...
Colleen can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, meal prep, dementia, errands, hospice services & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
CPR
I am a very friendly happy easy going person I love to make people happy and ensure that they are and will have the best day possible! I am a loving mother to 2 boys and a loving wife as well. I am 28 years old! I do have experience working with Dementia Patients, Alzheimer's patients, as well as Parkinson's Disease. I have 4...
Jacquelyn can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, hospice services, errands, personal care, dementia & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
IM SORRY I CURRENTLY DO NOT HAVE ANY AVAILABLE TIME. THANK YOU FOR REACHING OUT. I have 15+ year experience. I am CPR and PCA certified. I am reliable and trustworthy. I have references upon request. I am COVID vaccinated. I have overnight availability.
Marsha can also help with: Hospice services, companionship, errands, live-in home care, dementia, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 18 years of experience in hospital and clinic environment. Including Cancer Care. I would love to help with transportation to and from appointment's, companionship, and anything within the home to help where needed.
I have recently transferred my CNA license from WI to FL. I am CPR certified and recently did a background...
Lisa can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, light cleaning, errands, personal care, hospice services & more
Skills:
CNA
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a very reliable highly skilled health care professional with over 20 years experience. I have worked as an aide in hospitals, skilled facilities, Assisted living facilities and at home. I also ran a home care company. I have a degree in gerontology and first aid and CPR certified by the Red Cross. I have experience caring...
Melody can also help with: Respite care, hospice services, dementia, live-in home care, personal care
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
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Recent home care reviews in Fort Myers, FL
Janetha S.
5.0
Jan worked for my family for almost 5 years taking care of both of my parents. To say she is the best of the best is an understatement. We went through multiple caretakers and agencies before we were lucky enough to find Jan full time. She became a part of our family and took excellent care of my...
- Ben S.
Anita Z.
5.0
I am a hospice nurse and Anita was hired by one of my patient's family members to be the primary caregiver him.
I was more than impressed with her knowledge, skills, attention to detail and complete compassion she had for not only my patient, but his spouse as well.
Providing instructions to...
- Heather G.
Janet M.
5.0
Janet is a very pleasant person who works well with others. She is incredibly patient and kind with my mother who has Alzheimer's.
- Jan B.
Gloria G.
5.0
Gloria is an outstanding professional certified nursing assistant (CNA). She was employed by my wife and I as a private duty nurse four 4 1/2 years. She enjoyed her work and worked hard caring for my wife who had advanced Frontal temporal dementia. She was a loyal employee who always put her client...
- Rod W.
Francine T.
5.0
Best Caregiver! Absolutely wonderful!
- Steve P.
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FAQs for finding home care in Fort Myers, FL
How much does private home care cost per hour near me in Fort Myers, FL?
The average rate for hiring a home care provider in Fort Myers, FL as of May, 2024 is $19.90 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 Fort Myers, FL?
Care.com has 30 home care providers for seniors in Fort Myers, FL. 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 Fort Myers, FL 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 Fort Myers, FL?
The types of home health care services near you in Fort Myers, FL 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 Fort Myers, FL 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 Fort Myers, FL?
If you need to hire senior home care near you in Fort Myers, FL, 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 Fort Myers, FL?
When you’re hiring in home health care services near you in Fort Myers, FL, 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.
Ratings for Fort Myers, FL home care listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.7 / 5
Home Care in Fort Myers, FL are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 25 reviews of the 60 listed home care.