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Janet S.
Hartford, CT
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Professional And Compassionate CNA With 14years Experience Looking For Full-time Work.
4.8
(6)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
A little about me. Hi my name is Janet and I enjoy working with the elderly community. I'm CPR certified, and also a CNA with 22 years of experience. My focus is in dementia/Alzheimer's and Hospice care . I've obtained my certification as a dementia care specialist through the Hebrew Home and I am also ABI certified. For the...
Janet can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, home modification, companionship, dementia, hospice services & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"We were lucky to find Janet to care for my mother-in-law who had advanced dementia. Janet is very competent, compassionate and highly reliable professional with great work ethics. Her caring and assisting skills are top notch with people with dementia. She is great...
Sreenivasa Chandra B.
Carrie K.
West Hartford, CT
$30-36/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have 18 years experience as a certified caregiver. I have experience caring for patients with dementia, cancer, COPD, hospice care, stroke patients and end of life care. I believe that caring for a patient you need to be able to care for all aspects of the patient life, Another important of caring for a patient is also being...
Carrie can also help with: Errands, companionship, meal prep, hospice services, light cleaning, dementia & more
Skills:
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
CNA
5.0
"Carrie was amazing with my 99 year old mother! My mom either had a mild stroke or had a severe reaction to a medication she was taking. I fully credit Carrie with bringing her back to her old self! She got her out of bed and walking again! Carrie puts everything...
Mary K.
Candy C.
Vernon Rockville, CT
$36/hr • 10 yrs exp
Certified Nurses Aide Looking For Full-time Work. I Have 14 Years Of Experience.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
I have 14 years of experience as a CNA. I have profound experience with mechanical lifts, gait belts, and transfer boards. I also have experience with Alzheimer and Dementia.
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Candy took full time (Mon to Fri) care of my dad who had severe dementia. My dad was a challenge to care for and she was always respectful and extremely patient with him. She is a compassionate caregiver who is trustworthy, reliable and punctual. She takes her...
Michelle T.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have more than 30 years of experience as a certified caregiver for seniors, including Dementia and all stages of Alzheimer's. I have provided live-in, overnight and intermittent care, medication management and transfers. I am a licensed, insured driver for appointments and errands.
Susan can also help with: Dementia, personal care, hospice services, live-in home care, home modification, respite care & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Susan is a very hard worker and efficient. Delightful!"
Susan S.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a Certified Home Health Aide with over 25 years of experience. I can help with Personal Hygiene, Meal Prep, Medical Management and more. I am friendly, welcoming and respectful. I value my job and take pride in my responsibilities. I am dedicated in enhancing the quality of services that I can provide.
Sharda can also help with: Companionship, meal prep, errands, dementia, light cleaning, hospice services & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"I first met Sharda when she cared for my mom while she was recovering and short-term rehab in the end of 2019.
She then worked with my mom when she came home from the short-term rehab. She worked the night shift with my mom. Unfortunately my mom had a stroke in...
Pam M.
5.0
(1)
Hello,
My name is Gifty. I have been a senior
care giver/ provider for the past 4-5
years. Therefore, I am knowledgeable
and comfortable with performing
housework, bathing, feeding, meal
prep, companionship, errands,
medicine administration, toileting, oral
care, etc. I have worked with clients
with Down syndrome,...
Gifty can also help with: Dementia, companionship, hospice services, live-in home care, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Gifty I know Is Resourceful. And Also Trusted To Carry Out Her Own Duties Duly"
Osei R.
5.0
(5)
I like taking care of elderly people and kids I like interacting with them and fill their needs. I like to chat with them, give them company, prepare meals depending on what they like, take them to appointments and shopping, I also like to help them decorate their house or apartment according to the holiday. Its a pleasure for...
Madeline can also help with: Home modification, visiting physician
5.0
"I had known Madeline for more than 15 year. She a Hard worker very responsible and dependable. A good mother and and good friend..very easy to get along and very friendly with everyone very good people..and fast learner . never had issues or problems with anyone."
Madelin B.
4.5
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
If you have a loved one with MCI or Alzheimers, you probably need a Bredesen Experienced Caregiver.
I have experience with the Bredesen ReCode Protocol. I can aid your loved one in implementing the protocol.
The Bredesen Protocol is a strategy for reversing Dementia and Mild Cognitive Impairment. The protocol was tested with an...
Lorie can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, errands, companionship, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
4.0
"A very responsible and caring person"
Geoffrey R.
Skylar M.
Vernon Rockville, CT
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Certified Nursing Assistant/ Home Health Aide/ Hospice Aide.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a certified nursing assistant. I obtained my education through the American Red Cross. I have over 10 years caregiving experience and
caregiving is my passion. I am especially experienced in dementia care, Parkinson's care, and hospice care.
Skylar can also help with: Errands, meal prep, personal care, hospice services, light cleaning, dementia & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Our family cannot say enough wonderful things about Skylar. She is so kind, patient, honest, loving, and brings such a sense of relief to my mothers house each day. Not only was she on time, attentive, and cared for my mother in all the ways one should, but she...
Amy B.
4.2
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Strong medical background with ICU experience as a Nursing Technician/ Nursing Assistant, 20+ years of homecare experience specialized in memory care and dementia patients as well as Parkinson's Disease and end of life care/ hospice care. I have excellent references and great reputation as a caregiver , companion, cook and...
Maria can also help with: Meal prep, errands, dementia, light cleaning, companionship, hospice services & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
5.0
"Maria has been taking care of my Mom part time in a companion role. My Mom is in an Assisted Living facility and loves the time she gets to spend with Maria. She will get her out to go shopping, lunch or walks in the area. My Mom also loves the energy and...
Tim S.
4.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am in this field for over nine year and I love what I do. I feel very rewarding knowing that I can make my clients feel the comfort and safety that they need. I am currently working at a local hospital but prior to that I was working at a nursing home. I have experienced in bathing, feeding, grooming, ambulating and all the...
Crystal can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, personal care
Skills:
CNA
4.0
"I had a great interview with Crystal. She is skilled and friendly. She is also a good listener, meaning, the way I read her, she can take direction and feedback easily."
Deborah S.
5.0
(2)
I am a Licensed Personal Care Assistant with extensive experience in providing care to individuals of all ages facing diverse conditions such as stroke, dementia, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's disease, surgery recovery, brain injury, physical and mental disabilities, acute heart failure, and more. With a deep understanding of various...
Cavon can also help with: Hospice services, light cleaning, live-in home care, dementia, meal prep, errands & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Hello,
I have known and observed Cavon as a caretaker for family members in their home in a very difficult situation in which both medical and psychiatric skills were required. Cavon is one of those very rare individuals who has both very personable skills as well...
Care member
5.0
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have 10 years experience working with the elderly in a Nursing home setting and also in their home for private duty. I am compassionate and very understanding . I enjoy working with the elderly and find great satisfaction from this. My recent job was with a 94-year-old woman who I adored. Her diagnosis were Alzhiemers,...
Rukiya can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, live-in home care, companionship, errands, hospice services & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
"I've worked with Rukiya for many years, working in long-term care. She is very kind and compassionate, and is always there when you need her. She shows great enthusiasm for her job and loves what she does. Rukiya is a person you want as a caregiver for a loved one."
George S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have been employed as a Private Care Coordinator for the past 12 years. Prior to that I was employed as a CNA for six years at a medical facility. I have extensive experience with Dementia and Alzheimer's patients. I planned and coordinated all facets of their care including scheduling appointments, attending appointments,...
Kristy can also help with: Dementia, home modification, hospice services, live-in home care, personal care, respite care & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Kristy took care of my mother who had dementia and just came home after surgery. We could not have asked for someone as caring, knowledgeable and professional. Kristy was very accommodating to the needs of my mother and my family. We highly recommend her."
Paul S.
Nicole C.
Wolcott, CT
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Nikki. I have 10yrs experience specializing senior care. I am patient, caring, hardworking, honest and kind. I am available for light housekeeping, errands, meal prep hands on care and so much more.
Nicole can also help with: Personal care, dementia
5.0
"Nicole is an absolutely amazing person and caregiver for our Grandfather! She is very reliable. If Nikki says she'll be there then she'll be there! She helps Grandpa with hands on care, medications, running errands and sends us daily updates on how he's doing....
Autumn V.
3.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
30 years of experience and dedication providing a wide variety of health aid services. Proven expertise providing geriatric care, as well as care to those with physical and mental disabilities. Care and personal references supplied upon request. I have clean background and motor vehicle history. Looking forward to hearing from...
Pamela can also help with: Respite care, personal care, hospice services, home modification, dementia
Skills:
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Pamela is a knowledgeable, caring and compassionate caregiver.
She has helped my 89 yr old male relative recuperate from a three week hospital stay. Pamela is also flexible as far as work hours to fit his schedule."
Cathy R.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a former RN and have been in the medical field for almost 35 yrs. I came to the USA with the plan to continue my nursing and started as a private contractor, doing home care. I have been in part-time companion care since 2012 while working full time as a Nursing assistant/file clerk/Cardiac monitor Tech, at NYU Winthrop...
Mala can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, hospice services, personal care, respite care
Skills:
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
5.0
"Extremely reliable and caring. She's taken care of many of my elderly family members and they all love her and ask for her when she leaves. I would not trust anyone else but her."
Ella L.
Linda O.
East Hartford, CT
$24/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hi, my name is Linda and I am a certified home health aide with three years of experience. I am a compassionate caregiver. My duties in caring for seniors and disabled people are personal care, errands, grocery shopping, laundry, and meal preparation.
Linda can also help with: Errands, hospice services, personal care, light cleaning, live-in home care, meal prep & more
5.0
"She's patient and she's very sweet and dependable."
Stacey P.
5.0
(6)
Hi! I am a very reliable, compassionate. I have 16 years of experience as Certified Nurse Assistant caring for elderly patients. I have nursing homes experiences, home care experiences and now I'm working at the hospital for more than 3 years and I'm C. P. R certified. I'm fully vaccinated and living in a COVID 19 free house. I...
Virginie can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, personal care, meal prep, companionship, errands & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Virginia in very caring, compassionate and dedicated. She always goes about and beyond for her patients, and treat everyone with dignity and respect. She's gem and a joy to work with."
Ian F.
3.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello ..
My name is Lindsay. I am 40 years old and I live in Plainville ct. I have worked in hospice, home care, assisted living, acute care, on the medical rehabilitation floor at Hospital For Special Care, The Emergence Dept at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital , River Glen Healthcare , UConn Hospital, Baystate Hospital , The...
Lindsay can also help with: Light cleaning, live-in home care, companionship, meal prep, hospice services, dementia & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
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Recent home care reviews in Portland, CT
Janet S.
5.0
We were lucky to find Janet to care for my mother-in-law who had advanced dementia. Janet is very competent, compassionate and highly reliable professional with great work ethics. Her caring and assisting skills are top notch with people with dementia. She is great with performing all the tasks for...
- Sreenivasa Chandra B.
Carrie K.
5.0
Carrie was amazing with my 99 year old mother! My mom either had a mild stroke or had a severe reaction to a medication she was taking. I fully credit Carrie with bringing her back to her old self! She got her out of bed and walking again! Carrie puts everything she has into taking care of her...
- Mary K.
Candy C.
5.0
Candy took full time (Mon to Fri) care of my dad who had severe dementia. My dad was a challenge to care for and she was always respectful and extremely patient with him. She is a compassionate caregiver who is trustworthy, reliable and punctual. She takes her profession as a CNA very seriously...
- Michelle T.
Susan S.
5.0
Susan is an excellent Caregiver and a pleasure to work with. She is punctual, dependable, and always goes above and beyond when caring for our Mother. She is trustworthy, knowledgeable and has years of experience caring for Elders. I highly recommend her for any Caregiver position.
- Martha D.
Sharda A.
5.0
I first met Sharda when she cared for my mom while she was recovering and short-term rehab in the end of 2019.
She then worked with my mom when she came home from the short-term rehab. She worked the night shift with my mom. Unfortunately my mom had a stroke in early 2020. We need a team of aids...
- Pam M.
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FAQs for finding home care in Portland, CT
How much does private home care cost per hour near me in Portland, CT?
The average rate for hiring a home care provider in Portland, CT as of June, 2024 is $30.00 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 Portland, CT?
Care.com has 1 home care providers for seniors in Portland, CT. 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 Portland, CT 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 Portland, CT?
The types of home health care services near you in Portland, CT 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 Portland, CT 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 Portland, CT?
If you need to hire senior home care near you in Portland, CT, 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 Portland, CT?
When you’re hiring in home health care services near you in Portland, CT, 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.