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60 home care are listed in Preston, CT
The average rate is $20/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby home care is 7 years
Home care in Preston, CT
Mirielix L.
Norwich, CT
$18-33/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
10 years in the health field
worked for over 7 family's of different needs.
2 years of college for medical assistance.
2 years worked in a nursing home.
Helping the elderly is my passion.
To no that I am making a difference in their everyday lives
keeps my spirit going.
some experience of mine includes,
end of life hospice,...
Mirielix can also help with: Live-in home care, hospice services, errands, dementia, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Mimi took care of my 88 year old father for 5 months until his passing. She was so very, caring and showed tremendous concern for his comfort and safety. She arrived every morning on time and my father looked forward to spending his day with her. She looked his...
Stacy G.
I am a wife and a mother to a 7-year-old and 18-month-old. I'm a Licensed Registered Nurse, Certified Health, Life and Transformation Coach. I have worked in the Health care field for the past 13 years. Prior to receiving my BSN, I worked as a Certified Nurses Assistant at Fairview (Odd Fellows Home) in Groton, CT. I have...
Michelle can also help with: Errands, dementia, personal care, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
CNA
4.5
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Seniors have always been close to my heart. I have over 20 years of experience caring for seniors in their homes. I find them to be a wealth of history and knowledge and genuinely enjoy their company. My experience spans Dementia, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, Cancer, Stroke after-care, and various other health conditions. I'm CPR...
Valerie can also help with: Companionship, dementia, live-in home care, light cleaning, hospice services, errands & more
Skills:
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
4.0
"Valerie is an exceptionally nice person, and was ideal for the care of my wife, BUT, she fell ill within a week or two of us hiring her, and had to drop out. This was extremely disappointing. "
Robert M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been working as a private caregiver for 9 years. I am passionate about what I do. I enjoy being able to take care of seniors and give them the best care in the comfort of their own home.
Jessica can also help with: Home modification, dementia, personal care, visiting physician
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Jessica is amazing! Always positive and so helpful. She's built a great relationship with my mom. We are so thankful!"
Betsy F.
5.0
(1)
My senior care experience was taking care of my mother who passed away from dementia 7 years ago. I also had the pleasure of taking care of an amazing woman who I took grocery shopping, to doctor appointments, cleaned her house and just keeping her company as well making her laugh. I took care of my grandmother 20 years ago with...
Sabrina can also help with: Meal prep, transportation, personal care, light cleaning, errands
5.0
"Sabrina is a reliable, patient, and thoughtful caregiver. She brought intelligent, creative solutions to the everyday problems that need to be addressed when assisting a senior who still lived at home alone. She had a flexible schedule and handled a wide variety...
Jeffrey H.
5.0
(10)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, I am a blessed mother of two grown children and grandma. I have spent my life devoted to being of service to others.
I made the shift to caregiving about 4 years ago after a dear friend was diagnosed with cancer and found it to be very rewarding. I cared for her from treatment to her last day. Most recently cared for a...
Katheryn can also help with: Light cleaning, companionship, mobility assistance, errands, dementia, meal prep & more
5.0
"I have had the pleasure being trained and working with Kathy for over 3 years . We shared the same client and have learned so many different things from one another during that time. Kathy is an excellent caregiver who is very compassionate about what she does. Her...
Carola D.
Vida A.
Groton, CT
$45/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi I Have Been A Caregiver For The Past 10 Years, I Love My Job.
5.0
(2)
Dedicated and compassionate caregiver experienced in providing exceptional support to patients with diverse needs, including those using colostomy bags, requiring Hoyer lifts, oxygen, feed tubes, and dealing with conditions like dementia, Alzheimer's, stroke, and hospice care. I bring a strong work ethic, offering companionship,...
Vida can also help with: Live-in home care, dementia, hospice services
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
5.0
"Vida really is passionate about her job, she loves what she does and really made my mother feel comfortable even doing things I've never seen her do. With Vida my mom really lit up."
Care member
5.0
(2)
I have an Associates Degree in Gerontology (Social Services for Elderly) and worked in a nursing home as well as private duty aide for the Ct. Social Service Department. I grew up around seniors as my parents ran a private nursing home when I was a child. In the early sixties I had more Grandparents than I could imagine and they...
Marie can also help with: Light cleaning, live-in home care, errands, personal care, meal prep
5.0
"Ms. Jennings was the caregiver for my father-in-law while his son, my husband, and I lived at his home for 8 months.
Ms. Jennings was punctual, conscientious, and professional and my father-in-law felt so comfortable with her that he considered her family!
My...
Janet A.
Cindy B.
Windham, CT
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
I have many years experience as a CNA, hospice, physical therapy. I am a very hard worker, compassionate, reliable and outgoing. I have many references . Please consider me for this .position. Look forward to speaking with you. Thank You, Cindy.
Cindy can also help with: Home modification, hospice services, respite care, dementia, personal care, live-in home care & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Miss Cindy goes above & beyond her expectations, having her in our families life has been a true blessing.
She is modest and trustworthy, a person who always puts others before herself. This woman can easily work with humans of all ages and individual needs."
Emily M.
Michael S.
Greene, RI
$25-32/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I have over 10 years of experience. I am a Veteran Army Medic. I graduated from Nursing school in 1987. I am a retired RN. I can help with Home Care, Personal Care. And meal prep Hours flexible. Willing to do overnight on Friday and Saturday. 12 hour shifts if needed
Michael can also help with: Personal care, meal prep, dementia
5.0
"Mike is a very caring individual. I felt comfortable leaving my father in his care. I wouldn't hesitate to hire him again if needed."
Lori F.
Autumn P.
Greene, RI
$20-35/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Helping others has always been a passion of mine. I genuinely enjoy getting to know my clients and asses their needs, no two clients are alike. I love hearing stories about my clients pasts and truly care for each individual like they are apart of my family. I have experience with meal prep, cleaning, toileting and companionship...
Autumn can also help with: Meal prep, personal care, mobility assistance, dementia, light cleaning, companionship & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Autumn is an amazing mother and has been a friend of mine for over 15 years now. She is a very caring and reliable person who dedicates herself to helping others. I have worked along side her doing in home care and can confidently say she is a very compassionate...
Sara K.
4.8
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am a home healthcare worker with a Bachelor of Science College Degree and a Cosmetology Certificate. I aspire to make a difference in the lives of my clients. I have the personality, knowledge, and patience that is required in this field. I have experience working with Dementia, Parkinsons, CHF, COPD, Paraplegic, Cancer,...
Maria can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, companionship, dementia, hospice services, live-in home care & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
5.0
"We found Maria to be an excellent advocate. She is extremely knowledgeable in all medical areas and is very comfortable in all medical situations we found ourselves in. She keeps all who need to know informed. She is trustworthy and quickly becomes one of the...
Joseph V.
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: Hospice services, dementia, live-in home care, home modification, respite care, personal care & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
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...
Martha D.
Caylee W.
Westerly, RI
$28-38/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Caylee I'm 28 years old, COVID vaccinated and I'm from the Westerly/ Pawcatuck area.
Caylee can also help with: Hospice services, errands, dementia, meal prep, companionship, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
CNA
5.0
"From the minute Caylee entered our home to help care for my almost 99 year old mom, it was as if she we had known her always. She was compassionate, kind, responsive, and so gentle and caring. When it became clear that mom would not be able to be with us much...
Gerianne C.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My career included 20 years of employment in a physical therapy department at a hospital followed by 15 years at out-patient clinics and rehab facilities. I also worked for the American Red Cross for 30 years, and a few years at Seniors Helping Seniors so I have a great deal of experience caring for people of all ages. I have...
Elaine can also help with: Transportation, errands, meal prep, personal care, light cleaning, dementia & more
Skills:
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
5.0
"I have been working with Elaine now for several weeks, and she is nothing short of spectacular!
My experience using Care.com has taught me to be very careful of who you hire and allow in your home.
There are flaky people, not to mention at least one "scary...
Clifford R.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have been a licensed CNA for almost 20 years.
The path I have chosen is truly my passion.
This gives me Purpose in Life! I truly enjoy caring for others. Kindness is key.
Helping others in need and treating them the way I would want to be treated is so satisfying.
I have experience working with clients with ALS,...
Sharon can also help with: Errands, hospice services, companionship, light cleaning, meal prep, dementia & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Sharon has worked for us for 3 months now. We feel so fortunate to have her. She came to work for us to help me care for my husband who has dementia from a brain injury. Sharon is very professional, as well warm and loving. She is very knowledgeable about...
Ellen M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Managing care is what I do. Food prep, shopping, errands, scheduling. You name it. I am passionate about taking care of my clients. I am CPR certified. I have been certified as a CNA since 2012 and still am currently. As well as PCA & RA. I have worked with dementia patients, paraplegic, IV drains, diabetes. Look forward of...
Katherine can also help with: Dementia, errands, live-in home care, light cleaning, hospice services, companionship & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Wound Care
CNA
5.0
"We hired Katherine to help with our 95 year old mother stay in her home. Katherine can relate to mom and works to make sure mom is safe in her home. Mom looks forward to her coming each week. I would recommend Katherine."
Janet L.
5.0
(1)
I am not your average Care Giver.... I have over 20 years of holistic body, mind and spirit centered care giving, teaching and training of others. Extensive experience with dementia and stroke clientele, hospice care, spinal degeneration and medication administration. My background is in Body Centered Therapies, Energy work,...
Charon can also help with: Dementia, personal care, respite care, hospice services, live-in home care
5.0
"Charon worked with my mother as a companion as needed over the period of several months to a year. She always brought her cheerfulness and fun ideas for engaging my Mom. She helped with getting my Mom lunch and even brought fresh vegetables from her garden on...
Jane P.
5.0
(1)
Hi, my name is Alisa, if your looking for someone who is caring, empathetic and definitely responsible then you found her. I have 11 yrs experience as a CNA in a nursing home/ long-term rehab center and 30+ yrs in a home care environment. I'm CPR/First Aide certified. I will be retiring soon after 20 yrs from the department of...
Alisa can also help with: Personal care, hospice services, dementia
5.0
"Alisa is very dependable, reliable, and trustworthy she always goes above and beyond and is willing to help those in need."
Tanjorie G.
I have been taking care of seniors for over 5 years now, I have taken care of people from all walks of life and with different needs. I have taken care of clients with dementia, vasovagal syncope, bipolar and independent to list a few. I specialize in companionship, grooming, light housekeeping, bathing, meal preparation, and...
Louisa can also help with: Personal care, mobility assistance, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep, companionship & more
Skills:
CPR
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Recent home care reviews in Preston, CT
Mirielix L.
5.0
A very special person. Truly kind, honest and experienced. I would recommend to any family.
- Michelle J.
Valerie M.
4.0
Valerie is an exceptionally nice person, and was ideal for the care of my wife, BUT, she fell ill within a week or two of us hiring her, and had to drop out. This was extremely disappointing.
- Robert M.
Jessica S.
5.0
Jessica is amazing! Always positive and so helpful. She's built a great relationship with my mom. We are so thankful!
- Betsy F.
Sabrina G.
5.0
Sabrina is a reliable, patient, and thoughtful caregiver. She brought intelligent, creative solutions to the everyday problems that need to be addressed when assisting a senior who still lived at home alone. She had a flexible schedule and handled a wide variety of tasks.
- Jeffrey H.
Katheryn A.
5.0
I have had the pleasure being trained and working with Kathy for over 3 years . We shared the same client and have learned so many different things from one another during that time. Kathy is an excellent caregiver who is very compassionate about what she does. Her compassionate nature, reliability,...
- Carola D.
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FAQs for finding home care in Preston, CT
How much does private home care cost per hour near me in Preston, CT?
The average rate for hiring a home care provider in Preston, CT as of May, 2024 is $20.00 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 Preston, CT?
Care.com has 3 home care providers for seniors in Preston, 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 Preston, 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 Preston, CT?
The types of home health care services near you in Preston, 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 Preston, 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 Preston, CT?
If you need to hire senior home care near you in Preston, 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 Preston, CT?
When you’re hiring in home health care services near you in Preston, 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.
Ratings for Preston, CT home care listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Home Care in Preston, CT are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 16 reviews of the 60 listed home care.