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60 home care are listed in Ocala, FL
The average rate is $18/hr as of April 2024
The average experience for nearby home care is 8 years
Home care in Ocala, FL
Kristin K.
Ocala, FL
$25-42/hr • 10 yrs exp
Attentive, Caring, Compassionate Professional Looking To Provide Homecare To You Or Your Loved One
5.0
(5)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I have 4 children, 3 of them are grown and on their own. I also have 3 grandchildren.
I love working with people of all ages!! I have 10 + years experience in the medical field. The last 7 years in Occupational Therapy. I have worked with clients of all ages from 2-100 years old with various diagnosis including Stroke,...
Kristin can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, errands, companionship, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
Medical Equipment Experience
Recent reviews:
5.0
Kristin was a wonderful professional. I hired her to help set up and unpack my parents' new home when we moved here last year. She helped with: cleaning, organizing, unpacking, donations, putting together shelving, picking up groceries as well as caring for my...
Kim M.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Tierra, I am a knowledgeable energetic CNA licensed in the state of Florida, BLS certified with American Heart Association with a level 2 background screening available upon request. I have over 10 years' experience caring for elderly and mentally challenged clients. I have worked in ICU, In-home care also...
Tierra can also help with: Live-in home care, dementia, hospice services
Skills:
CNA
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
Recent reviews:
5.0
Tierra is kind, compassionate and empathetic. She is knowledgeable, sincere and provides an important service for me. Companionship for my father. He has moderate dementia yet remembers my "Friend Tierra". He tells her at the end of her visit she is welcome...
Chrystine C.
5.0
(12)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I am Christian compassionate caregiver with 20 years experience. I care attitude of optimism and encouragement. Currently, I provide care for senior couple in morning Tuesday- Fridays, so my afternoons and most of weekends are open. and I can assist with medications, toileting, baths and diaper changes and feeding ( including...
Anna can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, respite care, personal care
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
CPR
Recent reviews:
5.0
Anna is caring, considerate, polite and very helpful. I am currently using Anna abd would hire her again in a heartbeat. I highly recommend Anna and her services. DK
Care member
5.0
(8)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Reliable, hardworking, kind, and non smoker. Available to do all aspects of senior care including personal care, errands, shopping, driving to doctors appointments, grooming and bathing, cooking, cleaning, assisting with medication, likes animals, I have worked with Dementia and Alzheimer's patients would like the opportunity to...
Debra can also help with: Companionship, meal prep, errands, dementia, personal care, light cleaning & more
Recent reviews:
5.0
Debbie cared for my sister who was an early onset dementia patient. Debbie was reliable, on time, flexible when needed. Debbie was extremely patient, kind and diligent with my sister who was non-verbal. She kept my sister's environment and clothing scrupulously...
Maryann W.
5.0
(3)
Enjoy working with seniors been doing it for 35 years, love to make people smile. I am very dependable,, caring, professional in my field. have worked with babies, toddlers, and the elderly. I have worked in facilities, and private homes will answer to inquires in as little as one day. I am a certified Nurses Assistant, CPR...
Mabel can also help with: Live-in home care, respite care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
Recent reviews:
5.0
Great caregiver, who is dependable, punctual and dedicated. If our dad didn't pass, she would still be with us. Would definitely recommend!
Karen D.
Jennie C.
Ocala, FL
$15-25/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I love being a COMPANION to elderly people. I love their stories. I could sit and listen to them for hours. My mother had Alzheimer's and I took care of her for 10 years before she passed. I took several months off and then decided I needed to do something worthwhile. My first thought was the elderly. In the last several years I...
Jennie can also help with: Companionship, errands, transportation, dementia, meal prep
Recent reviews:
5.0
Jennie help us with my mom. She was very nice and on time. my mom enjoy the company We had no worries when left with her.
Jennifer S.
5.0
(5)
I am a compassionate, certified HHA with over 10 years experience of providing quality care to the elderly. I am skilled at adapting to different situations and providing personalized care that is tailored to each person's preference and abilities. I am committed to providing the highest level of care to my clients, and I take...
Laverne can also help with: Live-in home care, dementia, hospice services, meal prep, respite care, personal care & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Recent reviews:
5.0
Laverne was a caregiver for my elderly second cousin in NY for almost 10 years. [I'm not sure about exact # of years] I cannot say enough good things about her. She was always reliable, and went beyond her job description to enhance the life of my cousin. She...
Judy R.
5.0
(3)
Hello, and thank you for stopping by. First off, I am fully COVID vaccinated, and can pass a level ll background check. I am CNA trained & in good standing. I have 10 years experience caring for seniors. I offer personal care, medication management, meal preparation,, light housekeeping, laundry, errands, grocery shopping. I am...
Rebecca can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, hospice services, meal prep, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
Recent reviews:
5.0
Rebecca is a highly skilled, knowledgeable, and efficient caregiver. She is well versed in memory care and hospice situations, among many other skills I'm sure. While caring for my mother, she went above and beyond every day, not only to care for my mom but also...
Crystal L.
Shelly Z.
Ocala, FL
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been in the medical field for over 25 years with most of my career in skilled and long term care nursing. I have worked with dementia and Alzheimer's patients. I moved to Florida from Arizona
to be closer to family and I am currently looking for some part-time work
Shelly can also help with: Respite care, dementia, personal care
5.0
(1)
Vaccinated Professional Senior Caregiver with over 9 years experience taking care of the elderly in the comfort of there home. Very reliable, honest, trustworthy and organized. I am dedicated in helping my clients maintain independence and enjoy the luxuries of there own home. Areas of Expertise: Following care plan and home...
Vanessia can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, personal care, hospice services, meal prep, respite care & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Recent review:
5.0
Very patient and kind. Will hire again.
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
20 years + Patient Care Tech, experience with Hoya lift... wound care, Stroke, Dementia, Alzheimer's..
In home companion & caregiver. Overnight ok..
Also pet sitting/house sitting available.. experience with farm animals..
I look forward to meeting with you.
***, Please, ask about weekend availability.
Thank you.
Denise can also help with: Personal care, mobility assistance, companionship, meal prep, dementia, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
Recent reviews:
5.0
I found Denise here on care.com in Nov 2020, when my mother was moving in with us from another county. She took care of my 77 yr old mother who has ALD, is bedridden and has many special needs. The words I'd use to describe Denise is compassionate, dependable,...
Marsha M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Debbie. I enjoy working with seniors. I have always had a very special connection with the elderly. I provided care for my father in his senior years.
I would very much like to be considered for this position. Please contact me. Thank you
Debbie can also help with: Personal care, meal prep, light cleaning, transportation, errands
Recent review:
5.0
Debbie was an excellent caretaker for my husband with dementia. She is very patient, caring and resourceful. She would discuss options of places to go, like restaurants, dog walks, etc. and included him on the decisions. She suggested new activities for him. In...
Lisa C.
Jennifer H.
Ocala, FL
$15-18/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a local home health aide here in Ocala. I am loving and compassionate and enjoy taking care of others. Companion care is what I love. I've been providing care for 10+ years and have great references. I have worked with elderly patients and mentally challenged adults. I am very familiar with meal prep. I can run errands (I...
Jennifer can also help with: Errands, companionship, dementia, mobility assistance, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
Wound Care
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
Recent reviews:
5.0
Jennifer was a delight. She worked many years for us and assisted with the care of our mom. My husbands mother is quite difficult and very nasty sometimes. Jennifer handled it with such compassion and patience. We would highly recommend her for any job. She also...
Tammy M.
5.0
(1)
To Provide Extended Care, live in care, companionship, meal Prep, light House Keeping, etc.. Travel Certified Nursing Assistant, supervised assisted living facility; med tech certification, hospice experienced, spinal cord injury experienced, dementia experience. Peer support certification, Stress/trauma recovery certified. Over...
Missy can also help with: Home modification, light cleaning, companionship, errands, dementia, hospice services & more
Skills:
Wound Care
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
Recent review:
5.0
Yes I would hire Missy again she a very good worker. She is wonderful.
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Have Experience taking care of older gentleman with limited mobility as live in all around help for final 4 years of his life. Just bought new home in Ocala so not looking for live in position at this time. Can cook meals, organizes meds, transfer and provide personal care help, minor cleaning and provide transportation
Have...
Steven can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, errands, mobility assistance, hospice services, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Recent review:
5.0
Steven is doing a great job He is really helping me take care of my husband and even handling small chores and transportation for us as well. My husband feels much more comfortable with a strong man helping than a woman who he might accidentally knock over if...
Karen F.
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have 10 years experience of being a Certified nursing assistant and 12
years of home health experience! I have a homemaker/companion license and I love to take care of families loved ones and try to make things as easy as possible for everyone. Please contact me today
Brittney can also help with: Live-in home care, dementia, personal care, respite care
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
Farida G.
Ocala, FL
$15-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
I have 3 years of experience caring for seniors. I love my job and I have also excellent references for my previous work.
Nurse graduate with over 5 years of senior care experience. I can cook, clean and take care of any personal and hygiene for your love one. I can drive your love ones to doctors appts, run errands and pick up groceries. Please contact me if you have further questions.
Giovanni can also help with: Live-in home care
Skills:
CPR
Hello, my name is Walter and I am a Graphic Designer who is now retired. Now I have dedicated myself to art and my artworks has been displayed here in Ocala FL for years.
I like working with seniors because I am also of that age and so I understand seniors especially well. I am an animal lover especially Dogs, Cats and...
Walter can also help with: Live-in home care, light cleaning, dementia, companionship, errands, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Candis M.
Ocala, FL
$19-23/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Greetings to my potential family! My name is Candis and I am pleased and honored to meet your sacred needs. I'd describe my personality as Outgoing, dependable and Loving for ALL people!
I like caring for seniors because ever since I was
a little girl, and I used to volunteer at nursing homes and read to the elderly, My love...
Candis can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, dementia, hospice services, live-in home care, errands & more
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Recent home care reviews in Ocala, FL
Kristin K.
5.0
Kristin was a wonderful professional. I hired her to help set up and unpack my parents' new home when we moved here last year. She helped with: cleaning, organizing, unpacking, donations, putting together shelving, picking up groceries as well as caring for my mother as needed. She even tolerated...
- Kim M.
Tierra C.
5.0
Tierra is kind, compassionate and empathetic. She is knowledgeable, sincere and provides an important service for me. Companionship for my father. He has moderate dementia yet remembers my "Friend Tierra". He tells her at the end of her visit she is welcome anytime! I am grateful I have another set...
- Chrystine C.
Anna N.
5.0
Anna is caring, considerate, polite and very helpful. I am currently using Anna abd would hire her again in a heartbeat. I highly recommend Anna and her services. DK
- Care member
Debra C.
5.0
Debbie took care of my mom with dementia for the last few years of her life. She worked with my aunt to manage our other girls and all of my mom's care. She never stopped moving. If my mom was sleeping, she was cleaning or preparing for the week & something that was very important to me, she would...
- Katie G.
Mabel S.
5.0
Mable is a fantastic caregiver. I would highly recommend leaving your loved one in her. I was able to go to work in peace knowing she was taking care of my Dad. She had a very comforting rapport with my Dad. She always went the extra mile for my family.
- Maureen W.
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FAQs for finding home care in Ocala, FL
How much does private home care cost per hour near me in Ocala, FL?
The average rate for hiring a home care provider in Ocala, FL as of April, 2024 is $18.44 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 Ocala, FL?
Care.com has 48 home care providers for seniors in Ocala, 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 Ocala, 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 Ocala, FL?
The types of home health care services near you in Ocala, 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 Ocala, 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 Ocala, FL?
If you need to hire senior home care near you in Ocala, 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 Ocala, FL?
When you’re hiring in home health care services near you in Ocala, 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.
Ratings for Ocala, FL home care listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Home Care in Ocala, FL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 55 reviews of the 60 listed home care.