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60 home care are listed in Portage, IN
The average rate is $16/hr as of June 2024
The average experience for nearby home care is 9 years
Home care in Portage, IN
I have been an Home Health Aide for 13 years, I love what I do.
Terri S.
Gary, IN
$18-40/hr • 1 yrs exp
Previously worked with seniors in nursing home setting.
I love working in senior care because it is an honor and very rewarding to be able to help someone.
Terri can also help with: Live-in home care, dementia
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Lisa C.
Highland, IN
$10/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have no paid experience. I have cared for family members. I am available to care for seniors.
I've been a CNA for the past 5 years and I have always dealt with the geriatric community. I'm also CPR certified. I will always treat your loved ones as of they were mine. I love what I do and I will do just about anything to make sure they are taken care of to the best of my ability.
Tameca can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, live-in home care
Skills:
CNA
CPR
I have been a private caregiver for over 28 years, I have also worked in hospitals and rehabilitation centers. I am dependable, hard working, motivated, compassionate, sympathetic. I enjoy assisting in anyway possible and don't mind going above and beyond my job.
Francine can also help with: Home modification, light cleaning, errands, live-in home care, dementia, hospice services & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
Wound Care
Ability to understand and share the feelings of others:Empathy is my number 1.
Ability to tune in to other people's distress and a desire to alleviate it:Compassion is my number 2.
Communication, Patience and Positivity.
Safiat can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, companionship, errands, meal prep, home modification & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Home Health Aide
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: Respite care, dementia, meal prep, errands, hospice services
Reliable, caring certified nursing assistant with 10+ years of experience caring for elderly and vulnerable
adults. Work well with bedridden, physically challenged, Alzheimer, dementia, memory-impaired residents. Friendly and
compassionate, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Discreet and confidential in...
Margaret can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, live-in home care, meal prep, personal care, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
I have been working in the health care field since 2001. I love what I do have worked others jobs but was not satisfied with the work. I have worked in nursing homes, private home setting and assisted living facilities. I once thought about becoming a nurse but I don't think nurses have enough hands on. I like getting to know...
Nikira can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, companionship, errands, hospice services, meal prep & more
Skills:
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, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep, hospice services, errands & more
I have over 7 years of experience with Senior Care. I can help with Transportation, Scheduling and Transportation for Doctors Appointments, Ensuring Client has Prescriptions, and giving medication reminders. I have experience working with clients with Dementia. Household Management and Errands. I love listening to and learning...
Marijo can also help with: Dementia, companionship, light cleaning, mobility assistance, errands, meal prep & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Heeeey! My name is Ashley and I am looking to take great care of your loved one. I have many years of being a caregiver. I also am a EEG TECH/MEDICAL ASSISTANT. If you have any questions feel free to message me!
Ashley can also help with: Light cleaning, transportation, errands, meal prep
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: Meal prep, errands, dementia, light cleaning, companionship, personal care & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
I am currently a licensed home health aide in the state of Indiana and have cared for many seniors. I have lots of experience with alzheimer's and dementia patients, bed bound patients, paraplegic patients, as well as several other types of needs. In addition, I am about to graduate nursing school, which helps me stay up to date...
Emily can also help with: Companionship, respite care, hospice services, dementia, mobility assistance, personal care & more
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
Stephanie C.
Hammond, IN
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Certified Nursing Assistant Available Full-time Housekeeping And Meal Prep
My name is Stephanie and I'm a caring skilled CNA I been in the nursing field for 25 years and I'm also a good companion to patients. I've worked hospice and very well trained in patient care I can operate the hoyer lift, take vitals and I'm a very prompt caring person.
Stephanie can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, light cleaning, mobility assistance, meal prep, companionship & more
Skills:
CNA
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: Meal prep, home modification, light cleaning, errands, live-in home care, dementia & more
I have grown a love for working with seniors ever since my grandma was diagnosed with dementia. And I was left with the responsibility of taking care of her, it taught me patience and helped me to sharpen my observation skills and well as my understanding to the illness.
Ajayda can also help with: Live-in home care, dementia, companionship, meal prep, light cleaning, hospice services & more
Skills:
CPR
Wound Care
I am a compassionate, hardworking, and reliable caregiver with experience doing live-in caregiving for the elderly.
Linda can also help with: Light cleaning, live-in home care, personal care, meal prep, mobility assistance, companionship & more
I'm a passionate individual and I connect more easily with children and senior citizens. I have experience taking care of senior citizens. I have experience with incontinent. I believe we can learn a lot of wisdom from the elderly. I mostly just sit and talk with them, walk with them, or do things that they otherwise want to do...
Clarice can also help with: Light cleaning, live-in home care, transportation, personal care, errands, meal prep & more
Luvim J.
Crown Point, IN
$20/hr • 3 yrs exp
I A Qualified Medication Aid, Certified Nurse Assistant And Insulin Certified As Well
Hi! I'm Lulu I can do house hold chores, prepare meals, bed ridden, sponge bath, prepare meals, assist shower, dressing, I don't like to work with dementia people specially a Combative and wander. If you need somebody clean your house I could clean, fold clothes, laundry.
Luvim can also help with: Companionship, meal prep, personal care, hospice services, light cleaning
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Home Health Aide
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FAQs for finding home care in Portage, IN
How much does private home care cost per hour near me in Portage, IN?
The average rate for hiring a home care provider in Portage, IN as of June, 2024 is $16.86 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 Portage, IN?
Care.com has 7 home care providers for seniors in Portage, 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 Portage, 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 Portage, IN?
The types of home health care services near you in Portage, 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 Portage, 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 Portage, IN?
If you need to hire senior home care near you in Portage, 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 Portage, IN?
When you’re hiring in home health care services near you in Portage, 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 Portage, IN home care listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.5 / 5
Home Care in Portage, IN are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews of the 60 listed home care.