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60 home care are listed in Merritt Island, FL
The average rate is $26/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby home care is 6 years
Home care in Merritt Island, FL
5.0
(2)
I have 10+ years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Bathing/Dressing.
I am a non-smoking traditional, fun-loving gal who Also has experience in hands-on care for Dementia patients as well as child care and household management and organization. Many years of house keeping, cleaning, organizing, errands,...
Nancy can also help with: Personal care, light cleaning, meal prep, errands, dementia, companionship & more
5.0
"Robbie
I have known Nancy for seven years as I have watched her take care of a family of five with dedication and love. Nancy provided full housekeeping, chauffeur, childcare, adult care and personal assistant duties five days a week. As I had my morning coffee on...
Robbie R.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Extensive experience with caring for seniors in a variety of settings. I am passionate about providing quality care while continuing to nurture each person in an individual way.
Robin can also help with: Companionship, meal prep, hospice services, dementia, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:
CNA
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
Hi, my name is Erica! I am looking forward to caring for you or your loved one. I have two years of experience working with Senior Care. My most recent experience was working with an 88-year-old woman. I not only helped a family care for their loved one, but I made a friend. My senior care involved working with early-onset...
Erica can also help with: Errands, companionship, meal prep, personal care, dementia, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Susana L.
Merritt Island, FL
$21-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
I'm a respectful, empathetic, reliable, compassionate, patient , observant and caring caregiver. I'm passionate about my job and enriching peoples lives in any way I can. I have completed the CNA training I have experience with home health and working with Alzheimer's patients and disabilities.
Susana can also help with: Mobility assistance, meal prep, companionship, live-in home care, hospice services, errands & more
Skills:
CNA
I have 5 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Respite Care. I am very loving and love to work and bring joy to the people in my life. I am CPR certified and have my med tech and I can't wait to meet your loved one.
Julie can also help with: Personal care, meal prep, errands, dementia, hospice services, light cleaning & more
Sonara P.
Merritt Island, FL
$37/hr • 10 yrs exp
Personal Care,companionship, Housekeeping, Meal Preparation. Looking For A Full- Time Or Part -time
My experience with Alzheimers, started when I took care of my mother for 13 years.
I volunteered at a senior daily facility in Orlando for a couple months as well.
My goal is to exceed my clients expectations, always helping and providing the best care possible.
Including Meal preparation, light housekeeping, doctors...
Sonara can also help with: Visiting physician, dementia, personal care
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
During my education and experience, I have gained strong skills in providing quality care to the elderly. I am experienced in daily care of my clients, giving assistance with (ADL's) bathing, grooming, range of motion, medication management, and assisting with toileting, transfers and mobility. I am CPR certified and completed...
Lisa can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, light cleaning, errands, hospice services, companionship & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
Home Health Aide
5.0
"She goes over and above her job description. So loving and caring with my grandmother. She also took on caring for my grandfather and father. She’s a part of our family. We all love her. She would be a great asset to anyone that has loved ones who need to be cared...
Care member
Teresa M.
Satellite Beach, FL
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced HHCW Available For Part-Time Possibly Full-Tine Work.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
What can I help you with so that you can live your best life? Your answer to that question is what guides me as a Home Health Care Professional . I've got over 17 years experience working in Home Health Care . My background includes C. N. A. training , experience with all levels of home care including palliative care with...
Teresa can also help with: Companionship, errands, dementia, hospice services, light cleaning, live-in home care & more
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
CNA
5.0
"True has been wonderful to work with! She has helped us in so many ways. Highly recommend her for any of your care needs! "
Care member
Nadine H.
Satellite Beach, FL
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Client Relations Assistance Including Nursing Assistant Aid.
5.0
(2)
Completely detail organized, experience with great knowledge of taking care of seniors. I have owned and operator a agency for seniors assistance. Roles and responsibilities including Alzheimer's, bedridden, strokes, paraplegic and independent patients.
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Nadine is amazing. She is always on time and dependable. She takes excellent care of patients under her care and I cannot recommend her enough."
Marco K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a mom of two with all of them in school. I'm from Philippines hardworking woman I live here in US 15 years. I'm looking to start working a family & assisting with love and care. I am a caring trustworthy and reliable Christian lady. I have experience working for nursing homes as well as private families. I am also CNA with...
Jeanny can also help with: Personal care
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
Lucia B.
Melbourne, FL
$25-35/hr • 8 yrs exp
I Am A Very Loving, Compassionate, Patient Mother With A Very Good Attitude, Always Happy .
5.0
(8)
I am a very loving, compassionate, patient caregiver with a very good attitude, always happy and in good health.
Offering my services as a caregiver and home health aid.
I have worked for 8 years in dementia and Alzheimer's and giving all the assistance for medicine and vital signs, I handle low and high B / P, and medicine ....
Lucia can also help with: Companionship, personal care, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Lucia provided home health care for my elderly neighbor and friend for several months.
During this time I witnessed her skills, care and concern for her patients. Obviously she is a skilled and caring professional. After watching her care for a difficult...
Ron S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Yvonne! I am excited to have the opportunity to help a new senior friend! I have over 30years of experience and am interested caregiving position. Some of my experience includes....
~ Hands on care
~ Hospice care
~ Live-In caregiving
~ Compainion care
~ Word games/ thought provoking activities
~...
Yvonne can also help with: Companionship, dementia, errands, light cleaning, hospice services, live-in home care & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Yvonne is a great care taker, very hands on with the patient. She is a great candidate for your family care she is currently my moms caretaker (she has Parkinson's) Thank Yvonne for your services."
Evelyn M.
Sherika S.
Rockledge, FL
$32/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have over 12 years of experience working with dementia/Alzheimer's patients.
Hi, I'm Kate. I am new to senior home care, but as a mom of 3 grown children, and a caregiver to elder parents, I understand how important it is to have reliable, friendly help. Whether its a trip to the grocery store, a pet to the vet, or a game of cards, I provide active companionship and assistance with all day-to-day needs....
Katherine can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, errands
Skills:
CPR
27 years as an RN including 6 years critical care ER experience and nursing home care experience. I can provide care for sick and well children and adults. I also have psychiatric hospital and correctional facility experience with teenagers.
Kelli can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, dementia, hospice services, errands, companionship & more
I can help with Home Care, Senior care, Meal Prep, Errands/Shopping and cleaning pools.
As an empty nester of grown twins I'm now looking to share my nurturing instincts with other families.
I'm confident, energetic, and fun.
I have so much love and nurturing to give, and it brings me great joy to share this with your...
Susan can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, respite care, meal prep
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Hi there! I'm Janaisha but I go by "Jay". I'm a licensed CNA and CPR certified of 9 years. I've worked in every setting you can think of and I truly love what I do! My job is to make a positive impact on everyone that I come in contact with, and treat each client as they are my own family! I'm here to help and make life easier...
Janaisha can also help with: Dementia, home modification, errands, hospice services, light cleaning, live-in home care & more
Mary Claire R.
Cocoa Beach, FL
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Personal Care Attendant Part Time I Am A Retired RN, Not Currently Licensed.
I have been an RN since 1985 and have been fully retired since 2014. I relocated to Florida at that time and planned to spend my days relaxing at the beach and pursuing new hobbies and interests. Well, even another day of pleasure can become routine and meaningless after a few years and I feel like getting back to the kind of...
Jennifer E.
Cocoa, FL
$23/hr • 10 yrs exp
I am very dependable and caring person. I take great pride in my work. I always love helping others. Available for housekeeping Dr visits. Companionship and meal prep or to even run errands.
Jennifer can also help with: Errands, home modification, companionship, dementia, hospice services, meal prep & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
Wound Care
Jill R.
Melbourne, FL
$17-31/hr • 6 yrs exp
Compassionate, Responsible, And Experience Caretaker/companion
Hello, I am a 44-year-old mother of three girls. To describe myself, I am a patient person, empathetic, and easy to get along with. I have a passion in helping others because my experiences in caregiving resonate close to my heart because they involve both my parents. My father, unfortunately had an accident, and was left a...
Jill can also help with: Errands, hospice services, meal prep, light cleaning, companionship, dementia & more
Skills:
CPR
Wound Care
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Recent home care reviews in Merritt Island, FL
Nancy R.
5.0
Robbie
I have known Nancy for seven years as I have watched her take care of a family of five with dedication and love. Nancy provided full housekeeping, chauffeur, childcare, adult care and personal assistant duties five days a week. As I had my morning coffee on the porch, she would drive by...
- Robbie R.
Lisa K.
5.0
Lisa is one o f the kindest and most caring people I have ever known. She took great care of my father in law until he passed and then we hired Lisa on with our company where she worked until her and her family left Panama City. I would highly recommend Lisa to anyone. We are still friends to this...
- Care member
Teresa M.
5.0
Has done a wonderful job with me. She is positive, knowledgeable, organized and takes care of my needs every morning.
- Helga C.
Nadine H.
5.0
Nadine is amazing. She is always on time and dependable. She takes excellent care of patients under her care and I cannot recommend her enough.
- Marco K.
Lucia B.
5.0
I wholeheartedly recommend Lucia. She possesses a unique combination of technical skills and a warm, empathetic personality that makes them well-suited for the challenges associated with providing care to the elderly. She has shown an innate ability to connect with seniors on a personal level,...
- Mariela C.
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FAQs for finding home care in Merritt Island, FL
How much does private home care cost per hour near me in Merritt Island, FL?
The average rate for hiring a home care provider in Merritt Island, FL as of May, 2024 is $26.00 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 Merritt Island, FL?
Care.com has 6 home care providers for seniors in Merritt Island, FL. 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 Merritt Island, FL 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 Merritt Island, FL?
The types of home health care services near you in Merritt Island, FL 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 Merritt Island, FL 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 Merritt Island, FL?
If you need to hire senior home care near you in Merritt Island, FL, 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 Merritt Island, FL?
When you’re hiring in home health care services near you in Merritt Island, FL, 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.