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60 home care are listed in Merritt Island, FL
The average rate is $24/hr as of June 2024
The average experience for nearby home care is 5 years
Home care in Merritt Island, FL
5.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I am a very reliable, patient, and creative person who has approximately 15 years of experience caring.
I also have Caregiver Companion Professional Liability Insurance.
Marcia can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, meal prep, live-in home care, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
Wound Care
5.0
"Marcia was an amazing caregiver for my father. She is very dependable and has a great heart. I would highly recommend Marcia for anyone looking for help taking care of a loved one. My father had dementia and wasn't easy but even he liked her."
Rita T.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I'm someone with a lot of love to give. I treat all people the way I want to be treated with kindness, respect, and honesty. My mission is to make sure each client is well cared for. As well as making sure families are at ease when their love ones are in my care.
Caressa can also help with: Companionship, dementia, live-in home care, errands, light cleaning, hospice services & more
Skills:
CPR
Wound Care
CNA
5.0
"Caressa was amazing! Dependable, flexible, knowledgeable and not afraid to do whatever is needed. We would not have made the last few weeks without her. I highly recommend her for any senior care giving situations!"
David W.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Throughout my healthcare journey, I have worked in various settings, including a nursing home for a year and alongside an autistic individual for 3 years. I also contributed 7 months of volunteer work for Parkinson's disease patients. I find value in helping others, which I demonstrated as a trauma tech at Carolina Medical...
Lailanie can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, dementia, live-in home care, hospice services, home modification & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
5.0
"This recommendation is to distinguish Lailanie’s character as an amazing caregiver! I have been able to routinely interact with Lailanie professionally and she has systematically been outstandingly competent in her job with her knowledge of patient care. She is a...
Noelle P.
Jay P.
Palm Bay, FL
$22/hr • 10 yrs exp
Cna for 13years. Have hospital, nursing home, and private care experience.
Jay can also help with: Light cleaning, mobility assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CNA
David R.
Melbourne, FL
$17-25/hr • 1 yrs exp
I am new as a senior caregiver. I established Okeechobee Senior Services ( a live in adult home) many years ago and part of that development was to create a manual for operations of the center. I can help with Transportation Services and Respite Care, meal prep . Can talk about specifics.
David can also help with: Personal care, errands, light cleaning, respite care, dementia
Skills:
CPR
Hi my names is Elazia I?m a certified Nursing assistant that currently works as a supervisor at the job I?m at now I love my residents dearly but I would like to venture out doing home care.
Elazia can also help with: Dementia, personal care, live-in home care, light cleaning
I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Home Care and Personal Care. I have more than 20 years of child care as well as elderly and dementia care.
Laura can also help with: Dementia, respite care, meal prep, personal care, light cleaning, hospice services & more
Maria P.
Titusville, FL
$10-15/hr • 4 yrs exp
It all started with a family member who was really ill. She gave me a chance to see what I can do to help and every since that it really opened my eyes and options about taking care of people and not only people but elderly in need of care. It's one thing I'm very passionate about, I love giving help that they need and seeing...
Maria can also help with: Personal care
Hello, my name is Andrea, I have maintained a CNA license for 15 years. I have years of experience in hospital, nursing home, and private home settings. I can assist with Home Health Care such as Bathing/Dressing, medication reminders (I can only remind clients to take their medications. I CANNOT physically make them), client...
Andrea can also help with: Meal prep, personal care, light cleaning
Skills:
CNA
Bianca M.
Palm Bay, FL
$16-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Certified Nursing Assistant Available For Your Loved Ones.
I work in a long term care nursing home have been there over 12 year. I work on a dementia floor, I have experience with Alzheimer's Parkinson's, stroke, rehab, etc. I deal with combative residents on a daily so I know how it is. I am very compassion with all of my people. I try and reach out to all needs. Also have references.
Bianca can also help with: Dementia, respite care, visiting nurse, personal care
Skills:
CNA
I am a certified nursing assistant for more than 10 years of experience. I've been working in the nursing home and rehabilitation facility most of my experience. Now I'm working private home care.
Floreperl can also help with: Home modification, dementia, hospice services, companionship, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
I am an older, self-employed professional living in Suntree with extra time to support elders. I have always gotten along well with those senior to me and enjoy helping those who have given so much to others in their lives. I have 5 years of experience offering caregiving and companion care to my two elder Chinese in-laws, whose...
Steven can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, errands
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am friendly, competent and caring. I am also a widow, mother and grandmother, who has witnessed first hand, the need for dignity and compassion in caring for elderly and disabled individuals.
After 20 years in finance, I found caregiving much more satisfying and rewarding than any mortgage/title company or bank position....
Linda can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, companionship, meal prep, mobility assistance, errands & more
Skills:
CNA
Hi. my names Carrie and I have over 20 years as a certified nursing assistant.. and I do private care giving
Carrie can also help with: Personal care, home modification, dementia
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
Hello. I have my Introduction to Behavior analysis. That means I truly understand behaviors and the brain and how they connect. I am medication certified and I am Level 2 background screened as well as DCF screened. I am extremely compassionate and dependable. I have over 9 years experience with elder care and Autism spectrum as...
Deannalynn can also help with: Respite care, dementia, hospice services, personal care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Certified Nursing Assistant with 25 years working in fast-paced environment handling confidential paper work, administering medication, and providing quality patient care. Established record of reliability and creating positive report with patients, family and staff. Experience serving chronically ill patients, including...
Brandy can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, home modification, hospice services, meal prep, errands & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
CPR
I took care of an aging parent for 20 years. And I cared for several elderly people when I was in college.
Anne can also help with: Transportation, errands, light cleaning, meal prep, live-in home care, personal care & more
Melissa Y.
Cocoa, FL
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Personal In Home Care. Light House Work, Meal Prep, Pill Reminder, And Much More. Experience Dementi
I have been caring for elderly people for over 10 years. I help with every day living, companionship, medication reminders, prepare meals, laundry, housework, trips to the store, trips to the doctor, showers. Every caregiving job is a little different. Most important to me is making your loved one feel comfortable and respected....
Melissa can also help with: Light cleaning, mobility assistance, errands, dementia, companionship, meal prep & more
I have 2 years of experience. I can help you with so much! I can provide transportation and more. I'm easy to talk to and I love to have conversations.
Madison can also help with: Companionship, transportation, light cleaning, errands, meal prep
I have spent the past 20 years in elder care and thoroughly enjoy it. I am currently working on renewing my CPR and First Aid certification. I have had medication training working as a group home manager where we were required to pass meds under the supervision of a facility RN. I have worked with seniors both in a nursing home...
Celeste can also help with: Personal care, live-in home care, light cleaning, errands, meal prep, respite care & more
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Recent home care reviews in Merritt Island, FL
Marcia S.
5.0
Marcia took excellent care of my Dad until his passing He would light up whenever she showed up for her shift She had an excellent way with him A Caring Loving personality
- Jay R.
Caressa S.
5.0
Caressa took very good care of my father in law. She was very professional and dependable, two qualities that I have found are hard to find in a caregiver. My father in law has passed away, but I would have no doubts about hiring her again if the need arose for another family member.
- Gina S.
Lailanie B.
5.0
This recommendation is to distinguish Lailanie’s character as an amazing caregiver! I have been able to routinely interact with Lailanie professionally and she has systematically been outstandingly competent in her job with her knowledge of patient care. She is a great communicator, flexible,...
- Noelle P.
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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 June, 2024 is $24.20 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 5 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.