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39 home care are listed in Scarborough, ME
The average rate is $35/hr as of June 2024
The average experience for nearby home care is 5 years
Home care in Scarborough, ME
Carly F.
Portland, ME
$25/hr • 3 yrs exp
I have a bubbly personality and love to make people smile. PSS certified- I worked at an elderly residence and took care of my grandmother in her last years of life.
I'd describe my personality as upbeat, witty, and joyful
I like caring for seniors because of the connection and ability to make a difference in someone's...
Carly can also help with: Live-in home care, dementia, home modification, light cleaning, meal prep, errands & more
2.0
(1)
My name is Hannah I have 5 years of experience. I have worked in nursing homes, Assisted living and In home care. I can help with Transportation Services, Bathing/Dressing, Meal preparing and Laundry.
I love spending time with older people because it is the most rewarding job I have ever had. I ENJOY hearing old stories and...
Hannah can also help with: Personal care, light cleaning, meal prep, errands
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
John J.
Portland, ME
$20-47/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have most of the skills showering and bating feeding, changing , all the good care, Feeding
Communication, Perineum
John can also help with: Live-in home care
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
CNA
Looking for a position as a caregiver. I enjoy providing excellent care to the elderly and those with memory challenges.
Kim can also help with: Respite care, personal care, light cleaning, dementia
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Caring for elders is my passion because I enjoy spending time with them. I have worked overnights for many clients and am happy to provide a range of services. I have two grown children and have lived in Gorham for 19 years. I am fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Bella can also help with: Light cleaning, personal care, dementia, live-in home care, errands, meal prep & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"I hired Bella to care for my dad, who has dementia. It was one of the best decisions I've ever made. Not only did she take excellent care of Dad, but she cared for our whole family and became a beloved friend. Bella was ALWAYS on time. She did EVERYTHING above and...
Melissa P.
5.0
(8)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Please note I am a Registered Medical Assistant, that option was not available.
I have been a middle school teacher and a RMA.
I have a powerful work ethic. Therefore I am reliable, dependable, trustworthy and dedicated.
I have a positive attitude about most things. I make lemonade.
My passions are yoga, reading, gardening (...
Jodi can also help with: Dementia, errands, hospice services, meal prep, companionship, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Licensed Nurse
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Jodi is an outstanding resource. She is genuine and real and is everything you'd want in a care provider. She is compassionate, attentive, full of energy, forever positive, a problem solver and very dependable. She provided unbelievable care for my father and...
Ehren M.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been caring for individuals for most of my adult life. I am trained in med administration, CPR and first aide. I've assisted ppl with cancer, Parkinson's, dementia and many other illnesses as well as general aging and mental illnesses. I am an avid reader and animal advocate as well as a dog owner.
Diane can also help with: Companionship, meal prep, light cleaning, errands, dementia, hospice services & more
Skills:
CNA
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
Kimberle H.
Biddeford, ME
$25-40/hr • 4 yrs exp
I'm a responsible, passionate and motivated individual--my drive for excellence fuels me daily to achieve my goals. My caring and compassionate nature aspires me to help those who are less fortunate; paired with my inquisitive nature for biology is the reason why I have chosen the health care field as a path for myself. I'm able...
Kimberle can also help with: Hospice services, mobility assistance, errands, light cleaning, meal prep, companionship & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
I have a passion for the well-being of seniors and a desire to form meaningful relationships.
Some key skills that I offer are:
- empathy/ compassion
- patience
- communication/ observation
- problem-solving abilities
- physical health
- time management
- always open to learn from others
- reliability and trustworthiness...
Kiely can also help with: Live-in home care, errands, light cleaning, dementia, home modification, transportation & more
I have about 1 year of experience with elderly care. I love helping people and being there for people who need me. I love being a caregiver and helping the elderly. I'm a very sweet and caring person and I love making people smile.
Shanay can also help with: Errands, dementia, meal prep, light cleaning, live-in home care, personal care & more
I am a Home Health Care Provider with 15+ years experience . I have worked at the Maine Veterans Home and The Gorham House as personal care assistant and a med tech. I have experience working with individuals with demetia and alzheimers. I have been a private duty care giver for the past 3 years.
Monika can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, dementia, personal care, hospice services, errands & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
My whole life I have been doing what others wanted me to do related to my career. Advertising, Marketing, etc. Trying to please others at my own expense. I could never understand working for companies that did not care about me.... there is no joy in that, and time was passing me by. It was not until 12 years ago when I stated...
Anthony T can also help with: Live-in home care
I specialize in a variety of neurodegenerative diseases such as Lou Gehrig's and Parkinson's, cancer, and Alzheimers.
Disorders such as cerebral palsy and conditions such as Quadriplegia and paraplegia. I have been Washington State licensed and have practiced in the Seattle region since 2006. I've now moved back to Maine and...
Donald can also help with: Dementia, errands, light cleaning, home modification, companionship, hospice services & more
Skills:
CPR
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
I have nursing home and rehab and hospital experience. homecare and assisted living. currently in long term I have cared for the geriatric generation for 15 years and love is the sting and helping people live longer in their own homes I'm very patient and understanding and allow the person to do what they can and I'm very...
Laura can also help with: Live-in home care, hospice services, dementia
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I grew up in Shelton, moved to Maine 5 years ago from CT for college, and became a BHP and CNA during my time there. I have 4 years of experience working on an oncology unit in the biggest hospital in Maine, and 1-2 years of experience as a behavioral health professional working with kids with Autism, in addition to general...
Juliane can also help with: Errands, respite care, personal care, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia & more
Skills:
CNA
Michelle Ann L.
Cumberland Center, ME
$20-40/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hi my name is Michelle
I am 33 years old. Since I moved to the United states 13 years ago. I started working as a care provider to the elderly. I became certified as a Personal Support Specialist and I am also Certified in Residential Medication Administration. I worked in an Assisted living and also in Dementia care unit. I...
Michelle Ann can also help with: Companionship, errands, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep, mobility assistance & more
Maria H.
Cumberland Foreside, ME
$25-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Since 2010, have worked in the Geriatric Field as a PSS for Seniors & Hospice CRMA as private duty caregiver. I also used to work part-time for several Home Health/Hospice agencies.
Maria can also help with: Hospice services, personal care, respite care, dementia
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Medical Equipment Experience
Hello. Having recently retired from a career in social work and a private counseling practice, I am now looking for positions in the community that allow me to care for children and/or seniors.
Serving the community has always been important to me. In the roles I held in the mental health and education fields supporting...
Maureen can also help with: Errands, companionship, hospice services, meal prep, light cleaning, respite care & more
Anne P.
Biddeford, ME
$20-25/hr
Part-time Caregiver Available for Help With Daily Life, Appointments and Visits!
My only experience in caring for a senior is the time that I was able to be with my father during his last several years. He and my mom would come to their summer home in Ocean Park, Maine every summer. In 2005 my father fell while walking his dog and broke his neck. He had no nerve damage, but this of course, was the beginning...
Anne can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, transportation, errands
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FAQs for finding home care in Scarborough, ME
How much does private home care cost per hour near me in Scarborough, ME?
The average rate for hiring a home care provider in Scarborough, ME as of June, 2024 is $35.00 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 Scarborough, ME?
Care.com has 4 home care providers for seniors in Scarborough, ME. 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 Scarborough, ME 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 Scarborough, ME?
The types of home health care services near you in Scarborough, ME 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 Scarborough, ME 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 Scarborough, ME?
If you need to hire senior home care near you in Scarborough, ME, 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 Scarborough, ME?
When you’re hiring in home health care services near you in Scarborough, ME, 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.