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Tessa J.
Fortuna, CA
$40/hr • 9 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've done senior care and helping people to remain in their homes. I have been able to help keep a sense of normalcy as well as a sense of independence for older clientele that don't wish to have to leave their homes and are in need of assistance to do that. I work well with families and feel a huge appreciation and respect for...
Tessa can also help with: Respite care, light cleaning, errands, dementia, meal prep
Skills:
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
(6)
Im registered with the state of California as a home care aide, CPR and First Aide certified, fully vaccinated. I have 22 yrs experience of taking care of seniors, I am caring and patient. Dementia, Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, Sun downers, Hoyier lift, Companionship, Personal care, Lifting, cooking, Feeding, light housekeeping,...
Stacy can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, hospice services, errands, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
CPR
5.0
"Stacy is very good with people. She cares. She is dependable and clean. She cared for my father until his last day. Very wonderful person. I'd hire her again and again"
Melody M.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I started my caregiving career in 1989 starting with a couple in their home and knew I wanted to continue caregiving as my career because I love helping people and making a positive impact in their lives. I've work a lot with clients who have dementia as well as many other disabilities, and have worked with agencies but decided...
Patrice can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, hospice services, dementia, meal prep, errands & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Patrice is a soft spoken kind and passionate caregiver. She focused on patient comfort with my elderly mother and has a well rounded knowledge of natural and gentle care."
Gayla D.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I have 38 yrs. experience in the medical field which includes working as a certified nursing assistant in nursing homes and in home hospice care. I also have cared for my own grandmother and mother-in-law when they became ill. I have always thoroughly enjoyed giving one on one attention to my patients and will bring personal...
Teresa can also help with: Personal care, dementia, hospice services
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"I am in a wheelchair and have two cats, one diabetic. Teresa is perfect for us. She is absolutely reliable, and willing to take on any task I set her. She always goes the extra mile, and does the work of any other two workers I have ever hired. I cannot...
Dawn H.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My passion for caregiving started with my grandmother. I lived with her throughout her 80s and 90s and experienced the ins-and-outs of caring for an elderly/ailing person. The last few years of her life (she lived to 99) I was very much by her side for whatever she needed. In addition to the caring for my grandmother, I have 3...
Tiffany can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, meal prep, companionship, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Tiffany is so kind and competent. She really cares and goes above and beyond, especially with all of our earthquakes! I'm really glad we have her on our care team :)"
Casey A.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Senior Care Companion with experience caring for clients with Alzheimer's. Available for housekeeping, nutritious whole food meal preparation with an awareness of senior nutrition needs and digestion, administering meds, reading and conversation, housekeeping, bathing and dressing.
Takasha can also help with: Personal care, dementia, respite care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"We hired Takasha to help with the elderly lady I care for. She hit it off instantly with this person. I appreciate her motivation to navigate the mountain of paperwork it took to hire her. She is gentle but firm, charming and will read to and otherwise do things...
Kim C.
Rita B.
Eureka, CA
$20-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
I had the pleasure of helping a lovely lady with her in-home duties as well as a few errands for the past 4 years. Seeing how much I was able to help her was very rewarding!
Rita can also help with: Respite care, personal care
Skills:
CNA
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Recent home care reviews in Fortuna, CA
Stacy R.
5.0
Stacy is one of the greater in the care giving world.
She is very dependable, and has so much love and compassion for her work. Straight forward and no drama.
- Christin Z.
Patrice B.
5.0
We hired Patrice to help our dad (an older recent-amputee with various health problems) who needed some assistance getting up and going out for walk a few times a week. She has been so helpful, and wonderful to be around, that he asked her to come every day. :) He is unable to drive, and she drives...
- Brook M.
Teresa C.
5.0
We needed extra in home care for our elder parents, especially our mom, and Teresa did a fantastic job for us. We could not have asked for a better person to help our family at the time she was with us. I would 100% recommend her without any hesitation.
- John E.
Tiffany B.
5.0
Tiffany is so kind and competent. She really cares and goes above and beyond, especially with all of our earthquakes! I'm really glad we have her on our care team :)
- Casey A.
Takasha Y.
5.0
From our first meeting, Takasha recognized the importance of checking out if we'd be a good fit for each other. I needed help recovering from fracturing my back, and my husband needed exercise and time off.
Takasha is an experienced professional--efficient, dependable, learns quickly, and goes...
- Jim E.
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FAQs for finding home care in Fortuna, CA
How much does private home care cost per hour near me in Fortuna, CA?
The average rate for hiring a home care provider in Fortuna, CA as of May, 2024 is $40.00 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 Fortuna, CA?
Care.com has 1 home care providers for seniors in Fortuna, CA. 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 Fortuna, CA 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 Fortuna, CA?
The types of home health care services near you in Fortuna, CA 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 Fortuna, CA 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 Fortuna, CA?
If you need to hire senior home care near you in Fortuna, CA, 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 Fortuna, CA?
When you’re hiring in home health care services near you in Fortuna, CA, 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.