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Home care in Merkel, TX
Sandra W.
Merkel, TX
$14-17/hr • 1 yrs exp
I have 10 years + home care also hospital + hospice care , and assisted living. I have been in nursing for a long time I was 20 worked in nursing home for 2 years. Then went to work private care . I love working with the elderly I have learned a lot from them card play , cooking storrys . It is a fun job. I love the feeling to...
Sandra can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, light cleaning, hospice services
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
As a former CNA and Behavioral Therapist, I've worked in home and hospital settings. I am a non-smoker and require a smoke free environment.
Toni can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, home modification, errands, meal prep, dementia & more
5.0
"Toni has been a terrific companion for my senior mother-in-law. She is very invested in getting to know my mother-in-law and is committed to making their time together meaningful. We appreciate Toni's commitment to giving a detailed report of her time with my...
Leah T.
5.0
(11)
I love what I do. I feel that I am a great compassionate caregiver. I have the heart and the experience.
April can also help with: Live-in home care
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"April is the kindest woman in the world. She provided care for my mother until she passed. April was the perfect angel for us in our time of need. I would highly recommend her to anyone who needs a care provider"
William B.
Laura T.
Abilene, TX
$17-42/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have 10 plus years of experience as a mother, grandmother and nurse. I can care for all ages, birth to elderly. I can help with Transportation Services and Meal Preparation, Medications, Run Errands, Light housekeeping, caring for both sick and well individuals. I am a natural caregiver and enjoy helping others.
Laura can also help with: Errands, personal care, light cleaning, meal prep, respite care
Skills:
CPR
I have a deep appreciation for the spirit, experiences and character of our seniors. My own grandmother lived to be 102 years old, and my life has been blessed and enriched in many ways due to her influence. I am available to help prepare meals, wash/hang/fold laundry, and run errands with/for seniors, as well as just check in...
Tracy can also help with: Meal prep, companionship, transportation, errands, visiting physician, light cleaning & more
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FAQs for finding home care in Merkel, TX
How much does private home care cost per hour near me in Merkel, TX?
The average rate for hiring a home care provider in Merkel, TX as of May, 2024 is $14.00 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 Merkel, TX?
Care.com has 1 home care providers for seniors in Merkel, TX. 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 Merkel, TX 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 Merkel, TX?
The types of home health care services near you in Merkel, TX 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 Merkel, TX 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 Merkel, TX?
If you need to hire senior home care near you in Merkel, TX, 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 Merkel, TX?
When you’re hiring in home health care services near you in Merkel, TX, 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.