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60 home care are listed in Ledyard, CT
The average rate is $21/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby home care is 10 years
Home care in Ledyard, CT
Kathy G.
Ledyard, CT
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am reliable, respectful, and enjoy helping people live safely and independently at home.
10+ years of CNA/HHA experience allows me to customize services for all levels of care, including hospice, diabetes, dementia, wound care, or companionship.
Services offered support all ADL'S and IADL'S (bathing, grooming, meal...
Kathy can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, dementia, hospice services, meal prep, live-in home care & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"We were so fortunate to find Cathy . She's professional, much more than competent , very kind and insightful. Thank you Cathy for making such a difference !"
Mike S.
5.0
(1)
I've been a caregiver for over 10 years. I've worked in nursing homes, hospitals and private homes. I have been CPR and first aid certified. I have a flexible schedule.
Sarah can also help with: Hospice services, respite care, live-in home care, dementia, personal care, visiting nurse & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
Camie L.
Ledyard, CT
$20-22/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Mother, Care Giver And Teacher. Looking To Provide Nurture And Love To Your Children.
Mother of two and have been a foster mother to many. I have provided care to not only my own children (now 17 & 19), but I have also had the privilege to foster for seven years and work in the school system for 11 years. My foster children ranged in ages from newborn to 18 years old. I have also worked in the school system for...
Camie can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Vida A.
Groton, CT
$45/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi I Have Been A Caregiver For The Past 10 Years, I Love My Job.
5.0
(2)
Dedicated and compassionate caregiver experienced in providing exceptional support to patients with diverse needs, including those using colostomy bags, requiring Hoyer lifts, oxygen, feed tubes, and dealing with conditions like dementia, Alzheimer's, stroke, and hospice care. I bring a strong work ethic, offering companionship,...
Vida can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, live-in home care
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Vida really is passionate about her job, she loves what she does and really made my mother feel comfortable even doing things I've never seen her do. With Vida my mom really lit up."
Care member
5.0
(2)
I have been a care giver for the past 15 years without any issues. I assist with personal care each as bathing, feeding, dressing, cooking and so on as it has to do with their needs. I love doing this job because, I have a good sense of helping the needy or the elderly who can not help or support themselves.
Joyce can also help with: Personal care, hospice services, live-in home care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Miss Joyce is very caring, kind, patience and very lovely person."
Ohene B.
5.0
(1)
My senior care experience was taking care of my mother who passed away from dementia 7 years ago. I also had the pleasure of taking care of an amazing woman who I took grocery shopping, to doctor appointments, cleaned her house and just keeping her company as well making her laugh. I took care of my grandmother 20 years ago with...
Sabrina can also help with: Personal care, transportation, meal prep, errands, light cleaning
5.0
"Sabrina is a reliable, patient, and thoughtful caregiver. She brought intelligent, creative solutions to the everyday problems that need to be addressed when assisting a senior who still lived at home alone. She had a flexible schedule and handled a wide variety...
Jeffrey H.
Gena L.
Norwich, CT
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have worked five years for a private family 12 years with a company. My duties were bathing, dressing, meals, , appointments, shopping, 4 years experience with a hoyer lift, family pets and plants. With the company I obtained my ABI and ILST to work with brain injury people to teach them day to day living so they could live...
Gena can also help with: Live-in home care, mobility assistance, companionship, personal care, home modification, dementia & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Gena worked for my wife after she had surgery. She was very patient and understanding. She was helpful by making my wife feel relaxed and comfortable with the meals she prepared and keep the apartment clean.
She was willing to do whatever she was asked to do."
Richard S.
Kathleen M C.
North Stonington, CT
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Healthy, Good Sense Of Humor, Smart And Young At Heart.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have at least 10 years of experience caring for seniors. I can help with Transportation Services, limited lifting and transferring, dressing, cooking, light housekeeping, companionship, conversation and etc. I am flexible with my hours and will do overnights.
My hobbies include cribbage, yoga, crocheting, gardening and Zumba,...
Kathleen M can also help with: Live-in home care, light cleaning, meal prep, dementia, errands, companionship & more
5.0
"Kathy was the health aide to my father during my wedding. My father has mobility issues and she did a great job helping him as well as my mother getting my father to the right places at the right time. She took a lot of pressure off of my mother so she was able to...
Ryan S.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I work hard I have been taking care of a woman for 30 1/2 years . I'm a happy go lucky person always like to have a good laugh . When I take care of someone I'm in it for the long haul . I'm a people pleaser and willing to do what it takes to make the person happy I go above and beyond on what needs to be done .
Vicky can also help with: Personal care, dementia
5.0
"There is NO ONE more passionate, reliable, trustworthy, than Vicky. Vicky has been more than a Blessing for our family, so much so, we consider her family.
Being 1,300 miles away, we needed someone to care for our bed ridden Mother, and eventually to help take...
Bryan C.
5.0
(2)
I have an Associates Degree in Gerontology (Social Services for Elderly) and worked in a nursing home as well as private duty aide for the Ct. Social Service Department. I grew up around seniors as my parents ran a private nursing home when I was a child. In the early sixties I had more Grandparents than I could imagine and they...
Marie can also help with: Meal prep, live-in home care, light cleaning, errands, personal care
5.0
"Marie was with my family for eight years. She was my step mother's care giver and then after her death, Marie continued in her role with my father. She made that loss bearable for my father who suffers from dementia. During her time with us, she was a kind,...
Dorothy A.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have been a licensed CNA for almost 20 years.
The path I have chosen is truly my passion.
This gives me Purpose in Life! I truly enjoy caring for others. Kindness is key.
Helping others in need and treating them the way I would want to be treated is so satisfying.
I have experience working with clients with ALS,...
Sharon can also help with: Meal prep, errands, companionship, dementia, light cleaning, hospice services & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Sharon has worked for us for 3 months now. We feel so fortunate to have her. She came to work for us to help me care for my husband who has dementia from a brain injury. Sharon is very professional, as well warm and loving. She is very knowledgeable about...
Ellen M.
Deirdre A.
Preston, CT
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(13)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
I am a experienced home care provider with 25 + years. I specialize in dementia, hospice, ALS, stroke, strengthening, Parkinson's, cancer, and spinal cord injuries. I have experience in all aspects of home care. I train families for easy transitioning with loved ones. I can make a stressful and difficult situation easier on both...
Deirdre can also help with: Home modification, dementia, hospice services, meal prep, companionship, mobility assistance & more
Skills:
CNA
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Deirdrea has been exceptionally helpful with caring for my elderly mother who was suffering from dementia. Deirdrea was compassionate and extremely engaged with mothers care, always on time to relieve an earlier shift and greatly appreciated by the entire family....
Howard R.
Bhekinkosi B.
New London, CT
$15-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
3.0
(1)
I am a 39-year-old guy who loves to work with the elderly. Im a CNA and I did mostly live-ins and hourly, too. I worked with people with disabilities, Alzheimer's, dementia, etc. I love my job and I do it with all my heart. I am that kind of a person who is dependable and responsible.
Bhekinkosi can also help with: Errands, dementia, light cleaning, live-in home care, hospice services, home modification & more
Skills:
CNA
3.0
"Don't know what happened. Without going into his stuff, he needed 10 days off, I held his position, i couldn't work and leave my mother alone, but he just didn't show up anymore. No response to my attempts for contact and didn't / wouldn't return my house key."
Elima L.
5.0
(8)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have been an LPN for the past 20 years, working in a variety of hospitals, nursing homes, and doctors offices. My nursing license is current and in excellent standing in TX, NY, CT, and VT - I am CPR, BLS, and ALS certified. My skills are diverse and well rounded, and I LOVE what I do. Allow me to show you how I can be of the...
Jennifer can also help with: Companionship, errands, hospice services, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
Licensed Nurse
5.0
"I recently had Jen come and care for my mother for the past six months. Above and beyond is an understatement, her compassion for not only my mother but our family as a whole. I travel for work and with kids and tough schedules, I knew immediately she was going to...
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello. I am fully vaccinated. My second dose of Pfizer vaccine was given 04/29/2021.
I have been a home-care companion for 14 years. My work is very rewarding. Family member(s) enjoy the personal interaction. I am able to provide light housekeeping, laundry and meal preparation.
My live in care experiences have been positive....
Beth can also help with: Light cleaning, hospice services, meal prep, errands, dementia, companionship & more
5.0
"Beth took excellent care of my husband. I appreciate everything she did."
Jackie K.
Jeancarlos F.
Groton, CT
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Home Health Aide Available Full TimePersonal Care Attendant Looking For Full Five Years Experience
I have 10 years of experience working with senior citizens, working with mentally challenged individuals. Worked with people who have Alzheimer's, dementia, schizophrenia, etc.
I have 20 + years of experience. I can help with Home Care and Meal Preparation. Shower, clean up's and housework. I enjoy working with the elderly.. I understand how upsetting it can to have a family remember in declining health and not be able to find the care that you need to care for them.
Amy can also help with: Meal prep, personal care, respite care, hospice services
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
Martin V.
Mystic, CT
$15-20/hr • 6 yrs exp
I Am Very Good In What I Am Doing.I Am A Certified Nursing Aide With A Lot Of Experience
Work with dementia, in continent home care, hoyer patients", Parkinson's, live in positions and Alzheimer patient's.
Martin can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, live-in home care, home modification, companionship, errands & more
Skills:
CNA
Hi!! My name is Emily, I am currently a college student looking to gain more experience in caregiving. I have years of childcare experience but am new to senior care. I am super excited to start, form relationships and be a companion for someone looking for that connection. I have a car and can help with transportation services....
Emily can also help with: Meal prep, errands, light cleaning, respite care
I have been taking care of seniors for over 5 years now, I have taken care of people from all walks of life and with different needs. I have taken care of clients with dementia, vasovagal syncope, bipolar and independent to list a few. I specialize in companionship, grooming, light housekeeping, bathing, meal preparation, and...
Louisa can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, mobility assistance, companionship, personal care, dementia & more
Skills:
CPR
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Recent home care reviews in Ledyard, CT
Kathy G.
5.0
We were so fortunate to find Cathy . She's professional, much more than competent , very kind and insightful. Thank you Cathy for making such a difference !
- Mike S.
Vida A.
5.0
Vida really is passionate about her job, she loves what she does and really made my mother feel comfortable even doing things I've never seen her do. With Vida my mom really lit up.
- Care member
Joyce A.
5.0
Miss Joyce is very caring, kind, patience and very lovely person.
- Ohene B.
Sabrina G.
5.0
Sabrina is a reliable, patient, and thoughtful caregiver. She brought intelligent, creative solutions to the everyday problems that need to be addressed when assisting a senior who still lived at home alone. She had a flexible schedule and handled a wide variety of tasks.
- Jeffrey H.
Gena L.
5.0
Gena worked for my wife after she had surgery. She was very patient and understanding. She was helpful by making my wife feel relaxed and comfortable with the meals she prepared and keep the apartment clean.
She was willing to do whatever she was asked to do.
- Richard S.
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FAQs for finding home care in Ledyard, CT
How much does private home care cost per hour near me in Ledyard, CT?
The average rate for hiring a home care provider in Ledyard, CT as of May, 2024 is $21.67 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 Ledyard, CT?
Care.com has 3 home care providers for seniors in Ledyard, 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 Ledyard, 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 Ledyard, CT?
The types of home health care services near you in Ledyard, 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 Ledyard, 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 Ledyard, CT?
If you need to hire senior home care near you in Ledyard, 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 Ledyard, CT?
When you’re hiring in home health care services near you in Ledyard, 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.