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60 home care are listed in Portsmouth, RI
The average rate is $21/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby home care is 8 years
Home care in Portsmouth, RI
I have been a long term companion, aide, driver for multiple people. The responsibilities included everything from assisting with activities of daily living to house keeping and meal prep, all the way to driving and maintaining households and a multi-million dollar fleet of Rolls Royces.
The past people I have assisted with had...
Ray can also help with: Home modification, dementia, personal care, visiting nurse, hospice services, respite care & more
Michelle C.
New Bedford, MA
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Certified Nursing Assistant With Almost 30 Years Experience Seeking Part Time Work
5.0
(8)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
A little bit about me. I am a single Mom with a daughter in college. I have a dog and a cat. Have enjoyed caring for the elderly since I was a teenager. I bring to you 35 years of experience in the field. Including Nursing Home, ( specialized in Alzheimer's care) Home care for an agency, 15 yrs at a Local Assisted Living, and...
Michelle can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, companionship, light cleaning, hospice services, errands & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Michelle is very professional, trust worthy and compassionate. She helped care for my father for over 3 years."
Debra C.
Deborah L.
West Warwick, RI
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
People Person Available For Companionship, Housekeeping, Meal Prep, And Transportation
5.0
(7)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Compassionate, caring, friendly, reliable and knowledgeable are some of the words prior employers have used to describe me. I have over 20 years experience providing care to individuals with varying abilities in different settings. I am experienced with working with seniors with memory loss diagnosis. In addition, I have the...
Deborah can also help with: Companionship, home modification, errands, dementia, hospice services, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
5.0
"I highly recommend Deb. She brings to her clients a very valuable and hard to find combination of deep knowledge and personal caring. Deb is incredibly dedicated. She tackles problem solving with creativity, practicality, and humor. Her many talents include...
Care member
4.8
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I enjoy the Senior population because I feel we can learn from them and their experiences. I would like to be part of their quality of life journey providing them with a listening ear and extra hands for their daily needs. I have Medical Assistant/Phlebotomist and Caregiver experience.
Lori can also help with: Visiting physician, dementia, personal care
5.0
"Lori is exceptional, and was the perfect choice for my elderly mother with Alzheimer's. She has driven her, taken walks with her, and helped with most aspects of her care. Aside from the practicalities, what has made Lori exceptional is that she goes above and...
Lorna S.
5.0
(17)
Currently working as a COTA/L (Certified and Licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant). I have 5 years experience in a LTAC setting, 13 years in a TCR/SNF. I love my patients, residents, customers and their families. I have provided care to the elderly for over 20 years. I have provided personal care to clients who have been...
Jessica can also help with: Light cleaning, mobility assistance, personal care, meal prep, companionship
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
5.0
"Jessica is EXCELLENT with the senior population. So caring and kind."
Lauren G.
Susan A.
Providence, RI
$18-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Professional And Compassionate Caregiver Over 17 Years Experience With Diverse Clients.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
-Over 17 years experience in private home care after leaving hospital.
-Fully Covid-19 vaccinated
-Reliable and Flexible with my own transportation.
-Services include: medication and dosage, personal care and hygiene, meal preparation, light house duties, transportation and scheduling of doctors and therapy...
Susan can also help with: Hospice services, errands, live-in home care, dementia, light cleaning, companionship & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Susan has been the anchor for my Mom's overnights. She is an incredible person. She is extremely skilled at what she does - including allowing my Mom independence when she needs it, being a comforting companion when things are rough and making sure my Mom stays...
Mindy S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a mature, honest and reliable caregiver. I Have Managed a Memory Care unit and earned a Dementia Practitioner Certification. I have worked 10 years plus in local activities departments at Senior Nursing Facilities . I love working with the elderly, and find it very rewarding.
I look forward to meeting you and your loved...
Kathy can also help with: Live-in home care, errands, light cleaning, companionship, dementia, hospice services & more
5.0
"Kathy is a very kind and happy lady. She brings light and laughter wherever she goes. Kathy makes sure my mom is offered treats and favorite foods in order to encourage her to eat better and a bit more too. If you are with Kathy more than 10 minutes you will hear...
Robin S.
Amanda M.
Warwick, RI
$20-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
I am a CNA- with first aid and CPR certification. I have experience with the elderly in nursing home and home care setting. I also have experience with children and mentally ill patients. I am very kind and considerate. I am willing to bathe, run errands, bring on appointments, clean and cook for patients. I also have experience...
Amanda can also help with: Dementia, respite care, personal care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"We love Amanda! She is amazing with my kids ages 6 and 4. If your looking for an honest, reliable, hard worker than look no further! Highly recommended! "
Sam R.
3.3
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
24 years as CNA hospital home-care and nursing home care I love to work with the elders and love helping people.
Steven can also help with: Errands, personal care, transportation
4.0
"Steve is a caring person. He gets to know his client and is willing to do almost anything that is required. "
Matthew M.
5.0
(6)
I am not vaccinated but I do have 25 years of experience. I can help with Home Care and Meal Preparation. I started out with taking care of my uncle then I received my certificate as Home Health Aide. I then went on to receiving my certificate for CNA where I have worked in the nursing home setting for 16 years. I am now working...
Wanda can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, hospice services, personal care, meal prep, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Wanda is a wonderful person and caregiver. She is caring, compassionate, kind, reliable and honest just to name a few of her beautiful attributes. I would not hesitate hiring her! She's a gem!!"
Maryann G.
5.0
(1)
I have over 10 years of experience in various areas of senior care. I can help with light housekeeping, laundry, heating up meals, errands, or just companionship. I am a certified home health aide and have done hospice volunteering as well. I enjoy the elderly population and love to hear their stories and experiences while...
Cindy Harry can also help with: Light cleaning, respite care, meal prep, errands
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Cindy has provided my Mom with exceptional care for the last 7 months. She has truly made my Mom's "Summer and early Fall months" in Providence so enjoyable! She is willing to do anything that is needed. Cindy is adventurous, capable, fun, understanding, good...
Catharine B.
Cheryl P.
New Bedford, MA
$25-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am available for personal care, cooking delicious and healthy meals, housekeeping, transportation to appointments or just a drive on a beautiful day. I was a CNA for many years until I left the field to get my Associate's degree. Since then, I have worked as a laboratory technician. I truly miss hands on care and am...
Cheryl can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, errands, personal care, meal prep, dementia & more
5.0
"Cheryl is a compassionate and knowledgeable caregiver. As primary caregiver, Cheryl was responsible for the care of my parents, one of whom had severe dementia. She treated my folks like her own, and they were very fond of her."
Matt G.
5.0
(4)
I took care of my mother from October, 2003 to November 1, 2012. After my sister & father died in 2003. In 2010, my mother had a stroke and Alzheimer's l moved her in with us, bathed, laundry, meals, finances, meds, and every personal situation that needed to be done. It was a learning experience as well as a loving experience....
Judith can also help with: Meal prep, home modification, companionship, light cleaning, mobility assistance, dementia & more
5.0
"Judy is very kind, caring and patient. We hired her to help my mom after her hip surgery while she recovered at home. I highly recommend her for home care for your loved ones."
Dawn L.
Valerie K.
Providence, RI
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have 21 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Home Care. I have worked in a skilled nursing facility and on Alzheimer units. The past 6 years I have had 2 live in jobs that were Approximately three years each.
Valerie can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, errands, hospice services, live-in home care, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Valerie was wonderful for our family - a perfect fit! She is very friendly and was very respectful to my mom and to the whole family. She went above and beyond in her position, and easily communicated any concerns. You couldn't go wrong hiring Val!"
Erica J.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have 24 years experience working as CNA. My clinical experiences, training and recent hands on skills as a Respiratory Therapist have afforded me a well-rounded skill set, including a great interpersonal and communication skills. I have a strong interest to continue to be active in the field. In addition to my experience and...
Nicole can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, errands, meal prep, companionship, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
CPR
5.0
"Nicole took care of my mother for several months while she recovered from knee surgery that left her immobile. Nicole was always professional, kind and knowledgeable. She is an exemplary care giver and companion."
Chris H.
5.0
(3)
Hello, my name is Kayla. :) I started my healthcare journey (my love for caring for individuals) by going to a vocational HS and receiving my CNA in 2010. I then worked as a CNA up until 2016, graduated from a Nursing program June 2016 and started working as a Nurse (LPN) in August 2016! I have a wide variety of experience as...
Kayla can also help with: Companionship, errands, light cleaning, hospice services, live-in home care, dementia & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Licensed Nurse
CPR
5.0
"I have been working with Kayla for over a year now. She is an awesome Co-worker & a great person to work with. Kayla is always hand on and ready to help others. Definitely someone i would recommend to have in a work place"
Dakota C.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have over 10+ years in the Health Field. I have worked in Hospitals, Home care, Assisted Living, Nursing Homes. I Have done over 5 Private Duty jobs working with MS, Als , Stroke patients, children with disabilities,
Dementia, Alzheimer's, Cancer patients. I have worked with people that need mechanical lifts, on Vents and...
Melanie can also help with: Errands, dementia, hospice services, meal prep, personal care, home modification & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Wound Care
5.0
"Melanie is a caring, thorough care giver, and genuinely respects the integrity of her clients. "
Susan H.
Rochelle R.
East Providence, RI
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Compassionate & Dependable Person Available For FT/PT Weekend Coverage
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
10 years of experienced in home care & home hospice.
Meal preparation, light housekeeping, assisting with feeding, medication management, elimination assistance, range of motion, ambulation assistance, wound care, personal care (such as bed/bath/shower) and assistance with dressing.
Rochelle can also help with: Visiting nurse, dementia, hospice services, personal care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Rochelle is an incredibly professional, kindhearted caregiver who uses good judgment in handling any situation. She's also very smart, level-headed and competent. I would highly recommend her."
Elizabeth K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Being a stay at home mom has gave me nothing but joy for myself an my children. Every so often I find myself looking for gig here an there with the elderly or kids. Working third shift fits me best as for my husband would be home with them. Days I would need to find a babysitter for my children so that's where it gets harder for...
Rayna can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, meal prep, personal care, transportation
5.0
"Rayna is very polite, mature for her age, reliable, and a dependable young lady that I would recommend to everyone. She made my dad feel like he was himself again. She helped him out a lot with everything that he needed. When she was helping him it was with...
Brian R.
Neliy S.
Providence, RI
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
3.4
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Neliy I been working as a CNA for 20 years I love what I do. I'm Very outgoing person, family oriented and trust worthy. I am very passionate of what I do, it makes me happy that I'm making a difference in people's lives.
Neliy can also help with: Hospice services, live-in home care
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Hired Neliy to help take care of P. who lives with me. She really took over his care when she was there. She would do whatever was needed. If a loved one of yours needs care, you can count on Neliy to treat them with the utmost care!"
Vincent O.
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Recent home care reviews in Portsmouth, RI
Michelle C.
5.0
Michelle is very professional, trust worthy and compassionate. She helped care for my father for over 3 years.
- Debra C.
Deborah L.
5.0
I highly recommend Deb. She brings to her clients a very valuable and hard to find combination of deep knowledge and personal caring. Deb is incredibly dedicated. She tackles problem solving with creativity, practicality, and humor. Her many talents include managing difficult clients with great...
- Care member
Lori P.
5.0
Lori is exceptional, and was the perfect choice for my elderly mother with Alzheimer's. She has driven her, taken walks with her, and helped with most aspects of her care. Aside from the practicalities, what has made Lori exceptional is that she goes above and beyond simple care by having a big...
- Lorna S.
Jessica P.
5.0
Jessica is the first to arrive at work in the morning to make sure her patients are cared for without being rushed. She's helpful and encouraging. She provides practical education to patients for ways they may be able to do more for themselves or to show them an easier or safer way to complete a...
- Dawn F.
Susan A.
5.0
Susan has been the anchor for my Mom's overnights. She is an incredible person. She is extremely skilled at what she does - including allowing my Mom independence when she needs it, being a comforting companion when things are rough and making sure my Mom stays safe. She has good ideas for how...
- Mindy S.
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FAQs for finding home care in Portsmouth, RI
How much does private home care cost per hour near me in Portsmouth, RI?
The average rate for hiring a home care provider in Portsmouth, RI as of May, 2024 is $21.17 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 Portsmouth, RI?
Care.com has 6 home care providers for seniors in Portsmouth, RI. 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 Portsmouth, RI 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 Portsmouth, RI?
The types of home health care services near you in Portsmouth, RI 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 Portsmouth, RI 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 Portsmouth, RI?
If you need to hire senior home care near you in Portsmouth, RI, 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 Portsmouth, RI?
When you’re hiring in home health care services near you in Portsmouth, RI, 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 Portsmouth, RI home care listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Home Care in Portsmouth, RI are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews of the 60 listed home care.