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Hi, My name is Sandy and seniors have a special place in my heart. I was always close with my only grandparent. As an adult I have had the opportunity to spend many an hour at senior facilities doing therapy dog work just to find some people want someone just to talk too. When I had a career I did cancer Alzheimer's research. In...
Sandy can also help with: Respite care, personal care, dementia
4.9
(9)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have 16years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Respite Care. I will always make sure that your family member is happy and taken care of while I am with them. I love helping our elderly community and I have excellent references if needed. I am a diligent, hardworking individual who will make sure to...
Jean can also help with: Personal care, hospice services, light cleaning, errands, meal prep, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
CPR
5.0
"Jean recently began working as a caregiver to my Father-in-law. She had been incredible in every way. Jean has an amazing sense for knowing what is important, adapting to the needs of her client and demonstrating an incredible work ethic and commitment. We could...
Julie W.
5.0
(1)
I have been a CNA for about 15 years! I love helping others and I'm a very caring and compassionate individual! I treat the people I care for as if they were my family member. I have experience with dementia and Alzheimer's along with other conditions.
I worked In an Alzheimer's facility for 3 years and I previously worked as a...
Jade can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, companionship, hospice services, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"She is very prompt and professional. Positive attitude and always very happy and caring "
Care member
5.0
(1)
I have many years of experience. I am excellent in assisting with daily activities. I am friendly and easy going. I am CNA and BLS certified. I have been a companion for over 10 years and have been working as a CNA for 3+ years.
Luisa can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, personal care, hospice services, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"My husband and I found Luisa to be punctual, professional and capable. We definitely plan on hiring her, if she is available, in the future. We wish her great success!!!
Elizabeth and Dick S"
Elizabeth S.
Pauline C.
Chester, CT
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Companion/Caregiver ...Alzheimers/Dementia Experienced....refrences Available
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My experience with senior care comes from caring for my own loved ones when they were faced with change and challenges as they aged. Alzheimer's/dementia clients need someone who has patience, understanding the disease and the stages. I currently care for 2 clients with Alzheimer's and I understand the challenges that come with...
Pauline can also help with: Errands, dementia, meal prep, personal care, light cleaning, companionship & more
Skills:
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
CNA
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm from Europe, and I have been a nanny for about 30 years because it is what I love doing. I want to devote all my love to your children and keep them safe. I'm very flexible and experienced in a variety of settings. I'm fun loving, energetic, and happy with my life. I have a great driving record, and a clean background with...
Aneta can also help with: Meal prep, errands, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
I am an extremely reliable and compassionate caregiver, that truly enjoys assisting and spending time with the elderly.
Lyn can also help with: Dementia, visiting physician
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello !
I grew up in Old Saybrook and currently reside in Clinton. I have several years experience in HomeCare, I am a Certified Nursing Assistant In good standing.
My experience has been with ALS, Dementia, Alzheimer's, Hospice Care, and Parkinson's. Assisting with all ADLs, medication administration, monitoring vitals. I am...
Sallyann can also help with: Hospice services, light cleaning, dementia, errands, home modification, live-in home care & more
Skills:
CNA
In recent years I have worked with and formed strong bonds with my clients. A full-time position as a private caregiver to a wheel-chair bound woman was offered to me by a friend and I worked with her for 6 years. It was more than a job, it was a strong friendship. My tasks included companionship, medication management,...
Jeannette can also help with: Meal prep, errands, dementia, personal care, companionship, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
A few years ago I cared for a lady whose dementia got progressively worse. I was her daily (M-F) companion and helped her with meal prep, housework, cat care and shopping.
I've also cared for an 89-year-old gentleman with Alzheimer's four days per week. I was with the family for two years. Unfortunately, his disease had...
Mary can also help with: Meal prep, companionship, errands, personal care, light cleaning, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
For over 40 years, I have appreciated wisdom born of experience that exudes from our elders. Caring for seniors has been my vocation and my avocation from youth.
In my early 20's I was asked to care for seniors who were family friends. For my career, I was a Home Economics teacher (now Consumer and Family Sciences). During that...
Merrie can also help with: Respite care, dementia, light cleaning, errands, meal prep
I gave up my RN license this year as I didn't want to sit at a computer anymore. I want to go back to the reason I went into nursing. I have a varied background including hospice homecare, general and intravenous homecare. I have been a quality assurance nurse, and worked for an insurance company. I have worked in hospitals...
Lesley can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, light cleaning, respite care, personal care
Laura M.
Westbrook, CT
$12-17/hr • 9 yrs exp
I have had 9 plus years working with adult residents with Alzheimer's and dementia in a residential care facility. My duties included bathing, dressing, and toileting. I also spent time talking with them about their families and about things that were important to them. Making sure they were comfortable and happy was something...
Laura can also help with: Personal care, light cleaning, meal prep, errands
5.0
(9)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
I am a CT registered Certified Nurse Aide with over 30 years experience in private care. Reliable, trustworthy, high skill level, takes initiative on cases.
Areas of Expertise: dementia, diabetes, heart disease, hospice, post natal care of both child and mother, respiratory ailments, rehabilitation after surgery or injury,...
Michele can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, companionship, hospice services, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
Wound Care
5.0
"We hired Therese (Michele) to take care of our 71 year old mother who had terminal lung cancer. Michele was an amazing caregiver for our mother. We couldn't have asked for anything more.
She was very dependable, caring, knowledgeable, responsible, and had...
Geoff K.
Amanuah T.
Old Saybrook, CT
$21-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
I have 10 years of experience. I am dedicated to patients in both facility and home environments. I am supportive, caring, compassionate and very patience I am looking to leverage my passion and commitment to adults and senior care. I can help with transportation services, excellent with organization , including hygiene,...
Amanuah can also help with: Companionship, hospice services, dementia, light cleaning, errands, live-in home care & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Hi,
I am writing to highly recommend Amanuah for any future caregiver's opportunities. Amanuah has been a valuable to us and has consistently demonstrated exceptional performance in her role.
Amanuah has a natural ability to connect with people and has shown...
Adam S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
*I'm so sorry I'm not currently able to take any new clients at this time*
Hello! I am a very sweet and caring person who is eager to help others. I am looking for weekday work while I'm also in nursing school. When I was in high school I volunteered at a care center making blankets for the elderly, and visiting each week. I...
Meagan can also help with: Errands, companionship, meal prep, dementia, mobility assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Wound Care
5.0
"Absolutely amazing, She's a great help to mom. Can't recommend enough!"
Cindy L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Managing care is what I do. Food prep, shopping, errands, scheduling. You name it. I am passionate about taking care of my clients. I am CPR certified. I have been certified as a CNA since 2012 and still am currently. As well as PCA & RA. I have worked with dementia patients, paraplegic, IV drains, diabetes. Look forward of...
Katherine can also help with: Hospice services, live-in home care, light cleaning, dementia, errands, companionship & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
Wound Care
5.0
"We hired Katherine to help with our 95 year old mother stay in her home. Katherine can relate to mom and works to make sure mom is safe in her home. Mom looks forward to her coming each week. I would recommend Katherine."
Janet L.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a Certified Home Health Aide with over 25 years of experience. I can help with Personal Hygiene, Meal Prep, Medical Management and more. I am friendly, welcoming and respectful. I value my job and take pride in my responsibilities. I am dedicated in enhancing the quality of services that I can provide.
Sharda can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, errands, companionship, hospice services, meal prep & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Sharda was a caregiver for my husband who had advanced Parkinson's disease. She was with him at least five days per week for about four years, until he passed away in 2019. She is by far the best caregiver I have ever hired. Sharda is highly skilled at her job. She...
Patricia S.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
An energetic loving caring person who enjoys spending time with the elderly talking socializing and helping them out. Every elderly person I treat as my mother or father give them love and attention. My overall aim is to put a smile on their face and make them laugh no matter the condition. I have been vaccinated for covid-19
Paulette can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, personal care, dementia, errands
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Paulette is the most loving caregiver I had the pleasures of hiring. She treated my ailing mother like her own. She was always there, showed her love and compassion when she needed it the most, until she passed. I was comfortable knowing that she was there and I...
Mary S.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
While working at an independent retirement facility. I become familiar with many of the residents and grew to enjoy their company. This experience sparked my interest in eldercare. After beginning the pursuit of a new career, I was referred to a family who needed a live-in caregiver for their mother whom had mild dementia. I was...
Jaime can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, errands, live-in home care, meal prep, companionship & more
5.0
"Jaime is a compassionate, kind, responsible caregiver and we recommend her highly. "
Michal R.
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Recent home care reviews in Killingworth, CT
Jean B.
5.0
Jean has been coming for almost two weeks now, bright and early, with a can-do attitude and a smile, every single weekday morning to help me take care of my mom.
She's been an absolute godsend - doesn't need to be given an itemized list of all the 101 things that need doing; she just starts...
- Rye H.
Jade R.
5.0
She is very prompt and professional. Positive attitude and always very happy and caring
- Care member
Luisa B.
5.0
My husband and I found Luisa to be punctual, professional and capable. We definitely plan on hiring her, if she is available, in the future. We wish her great success!!!
Elizabeth and Dick S
- Elizabeth S.
Michele M.
5.0
We hired Therese (Michele) to take care of our 71 year old mother who had terminal lung cancer. Michele was an amazing caregiver for our mother. We couldn't have asked for anything more.
She was very dependable, caring, knowledgeable, responsible, and had excellent communication skills. Our...
- Geoff K.
Amanuah T.
5.0
Hi,
I am writing to highly recommend Amanuah for any future caregiver's opportunities. Amanuah has been a valuable to us and has consistently demonstrated exceptional performance in her role.
Amanuah has a natural ability to connect with people and has shown genuine care and concern for the...
- Adam S.
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FAQs for finding home care in Killingworth, CT
How much does private home care cost per hour near me in Killingworth, CT?
The average rate for hiring a home care provider in Killingworth, CT as of May, 2024 is $30.00 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 Killingworth, CT?
Care.com has 1 home care providers for seniors in Killingworth, CT. 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 Killingworth, CT 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 Killingworth, CT?
The types of home health care services near you in Killingworth, CT 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 Killingworth, CT 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 Killingworth, CT?
If you need to hire senior home care near you in Killingworth, CT, 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 Killingworth, CT?
When you’re hiring in home health care services near you in Killingworth, CT, 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.