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60 home care are listed in Merrillville, IN
The average rate is $18/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby home care is 5 years
Home care in Merrillville, IN
I am a very caring person and a happy person. Always wanting to put a smile on another person and you only live once. Live your life to the fullest
Always be Happy
I like caring for seniors because I try to put myself in their shoes. When my time comes how would I want to be treated and I treat them the way I would want to...
Precious can also help with: Hospice services, live-in home care, light cleaning, home modification, dementia, meal prep & more
Dorothy F.
Hammond, IN
$20/hr • 3 yrs exp
I'd describe my personality as dedicated, joyful, caring, and love serving others. I'm punctual and a hard worker. Single parent of a 25-year-old, and leader of the Hospitality Ministry at church.
I like caring for seniors because so many of them are neglected, and I care for people.
I'm looking for a job that have respects...
Dorothy can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, dementia, hospice services, live-in home care, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
I am extremely passionate about helping those who want to stay in their homes. My experience ranges from to those with cancer, dementia or those just needing a companion.
Stephanie can also help with: Personal care, dementia, hospice services, errands, light cleaning, meal prep & more
I have been an Home Health Aide for 13 years, I love what I do.
I have been working with seniors for the last 20 years. Years of experience with Alzheimer's and Dementia patients. My goal is to help the elderly maintain their independence and quality of life.
Mari can also help with: Dementia, respite care, personal care, hospice services
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Anne H.
Highland, IN
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Annie. I am 56 years young and have been a caregiver for over25 years or so. I live in Highland and have 1 son. I am a widow of 8 years. Full time employment is a must , or 2 part time positions. Im truly dedicated, with many references upon request. I have worked in nursing homes, as well as private homes. I am...
Anne can also help with: Personal care, visiting physician, dementia
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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Tina and I love my job. Working with the elderly is not what I thought it would be. But I believe I have found my calling in life. I love serving and spoiling my seniors. I am loving, reliable and go above and beyond. Hope to hear from you soon. Thank you.
Tina can also help with: Dementia
Skills:
CNA
Raejean Z.
Highland, IN
$16/hr • 10 yrs exp
Very outgoing CNA/Medical Assistant with 25 years of extensive experience in caring for patients with Alzheimer's, Dementia, Physical Disabilities, bed confined individuals and helping with activities of daily living. I have a very pleasing personality with a passion for caring for others. I've taken full time care for both my...
Raejean can also help with: Home modification, errands, light cleaning, dementia, companionship, hospice services & more
Skills:
CNA
I am a compassionate, hardworking, and reliable caregiver with experience doing live-in caregiving for the elderly.
Linda can also help with: Personal care, companionship, mobility assistance, live-in home care, light cleaning, meal prep & more
I have had the opportunity of working for different companies as well as working independent of a company. I have had experience working with people who has Alzheimer, Parkinson, Huntington and MS. My jobs included: assisting with meal preparation, doing some housekeeping, assisting with bathing, assisting with walking (with a...
Brenda can also help with: Errands, meal prep, respite care, dementia, light cleaning, personal care & more
Isabelle R.
Griffith, IN
$14-20/hr • 1 yrs exp
I'd describe my personality as caring, sympathetic, and outgoing
I like caring for seniors because I love helping people. It makes me happy to help others in need who can no longer get around how they use to, or in any way possible.
Isabelle can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, meal prep, dementia, live-in home care, home modification & more
Sharon P.
Dyer, IN
$20-35/hr • 5 yrs exp
CNA Certified, CPR Trained.
Can assist with light cooking, cleaning, medicine reminders.
Experience with Dementia and Alzheimer
conditions.
Sharon can also help with: Personal care, meal prep, dementia, light cleaning, companionship, errands & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Hi... I'm Carla... a retired Director of Nursing (who's never really stopped working). Many of you may know me from years of serving families in NW Indiana.
After 6+years of being away from the area, I'm back here with my family and eager to serve my community once again.
If you have loved ones with any of the following needs,...
Carla can also help with: Errands, respite care, hospice services, meal prep, dementia
5.0
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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello everyone, my name is Julie I've worked as a caregiver for over 10 years and with special needs now for over 6 years and have learned a lot in my time as a caregiver. I've worked with clients with Alzheimer's, dementia, special needs, and disabilities. Walking assistance and guidance assistance whether it is with a gait...
Julie can also help with: Meal prep, hospice services, dementia, light cleaning, companionship, errands & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Julie has been great with my Mom and Dad. She has an excellent work ethic, is always looking for something to do, and some way to help. She is patient with my father who can be very difficult. We have been so happy with all of the help she has been able to...
Ellen B.
Betty H.
Gary, IN
$15-25/hr • 20 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Experience with caring for individuals with dementia parkinson's it sends and other diseases an diseases and disorders
Betty can also help with: Errands, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep, live-in home care, respite care & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
CPR
I am a christian and have worked with seniors for 10 years also worked in group homes for 5 yrs.
Collins can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, hospice services
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
I have 7 years of experience. I can help with Home Care, medication management, light housekeeping, meal preparation and Bathing/Dressing.
Sladjana can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, dementia, personal care, errands
Skills:
CNA
I have extensive experience caring for seniors with dementia/Alzheimer's. I originally started with caring for my own mother whom had Alzheimer's from there I had trained and worked with a Home Instead company and Traycees Home Health Care Services. In both companies, I was the "go-to" girl for the "difficult" clients. I believe...
5.0
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Mature woman with over 15 years experience in senior care giving excellent references and passionate about my job. Very reliable experience in wound care and using an hoyer lift
will prepare meals and take care of all personal needs will make sure all surrounding is clean and tidy will be a great fit for anyone looking for such...
Sharon can also help with: Hospice services, live-in home care, dementia
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Ms Sharon was very dependable and trustworthy. She built an immediate relationship with my mom from the initial interview. She was very attentive to my mother’s needs, which was not always easy to do for an elderly person. She was very thoughtful and thorough....
Care member
Melissa L.
Chesterton, IN
$10-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
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Hi there , My name is Melissa I have been a caregiver for elders for 5 years and a house keeper over 15 years .. A little about me . I enjoy volunteer at a disability horse ranch and I love to cook and bake and spending time with my family . Looking forward to meeting you and your family ...
Melissa can also help with: Respite care, dementia, hospice services, visiting physician, home modification, personal care & more
5.0
"Melissa was wonderful with my elderly father."
Ellie S.
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Recent home care reviews in Merrillville, IN
Julie A.
5.0
Julie has been great with my Mom and Dad. She has an excellent work ethic, is always looking for something to do, and some way to help. She is patient with my father who can be very difficult. We have been so happy with all of the help she has been able to provide. Recommend without reservation!
- Ellen B.
Sharon A.
5.0
She works very well with my family. We are very satisfied with her services highly recommended!!!
- Care member
Melissa L.
5.0
Melissa was wonderful with my elderly father.
- Ellie S.
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FAQs for finding home care in Merrillville, IN
How much does private home care cost per hour near me in Merrillville, IN?
The average rate for hiring a home care provider in Merrillville, IN as of May, 2024 is $18.00 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 Merrillville, IN?
Care.com has 3 home care providers for seniors in Merrillville, IN. 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 Merrillville, IN 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 Merrillville, IN?
The types of home health care services near you in Merrillville, IN 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 Merrillville, IN 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 Merrillville, IN?
If you need to hire senior home care near you in Merrillville, IN, 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 Merrillville, IN?
When you’re hiring in home health care services near you in Merrillville, IN, 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 Merrillville, IN home care listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Home Care in Merrillville, IN are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews of the 60 listed home care.