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60 home care are listed in Smithfield, VA
The average rate is $20/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby home care is 3 years
Home care in Smithfield, VA
5.0
(1)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I'm motivated, enthusiastic, very reliable and flexible former teacher who changed her field of interest and became a caregiver. I can help with transportation services, light housework, meal preparation, bathing, dressing, provide patients with emotional support and instruction e. g. how to adapt to disability or illness,...
Daniela can also help with: Hospice services, meal prep, dementia, light cleaning, personal care, errands & more
5.0
"I hired Daniela to transport me to and from an outpatient surgery. She was not only on time but a little early to ensure we arrived on time in case of traffic. Very pleasant personality and put me at ease right away. Thanks Daniela!"
Paul G.
Elizabeth W.
Windsor, VA
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Part-time - Full-time Depending On Which Days/hours During The Week/weekend Senior Caregiver
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Mother of 3 boys. I enjoy helping people big, small, young and young at heart. I have experience with youngsters from my own and in my younger years. My more recent care experience is with more aged individuals for the last 9 years. I've worked with Long term care, Hospice, Dementia/Alzheimer's, Special needs, Skilled/Therapy...
Elizabeth can also help with: Hospice services, light cleaning, dementia, companionship, errands, meal prep & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Elizabeth (LeeAnn) provided amazing and comprehensive care for my grandmother for the last 8 months while she was in hospice care at her home. LeeAnn is a trustworthy, caring, and loving individual who will care for your loved one like her own family. We cannot...
Amy K.
Lauren P.
Windsor, VA
$15-30/hr • 7 yrs exp
Available For Child Care (nanny/babysitting), Senior Care, Pet Care, And Housekeeping.
Hello, my name is Lauren and I have 8 years of childcare, about 2 years of adult/senior care (including "sick" care), and about 8 years of animal care. I have always enjoyed helping other people and have been told I have a huge heart. I am currently living in Smithfield and have my own transportation. Therefore, if your children...
Jennifer L.
Suffolk, VA
$10-15/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I currently live in Suffolk but I am willing to travel. I am currently going to school for my Master's degree. I am interested in children and the elderly and would love to gain experience working and caring for them on a set schedule. I am willing to assist on weekends if needed. I got off of Active duty serving in the Navy in...
Jennifer can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, dementia, respite care, personal care, errands & more
5.0
"Jennifer is an exceptional lady. Each morning she arrives and just begins to take initiative whatever needs to be done she does it; I will mention something and she will not forget she will arrive on her next scheduled day and go right to it. She goes above what...
Anna F.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Compassionate caregiver companion with experience serving aging patients, including assisting with daily living activities and household tasks. Patient and highly energetic. Skills at managing schedules and keeping clients as active as possible. Bathing, cooking, changing, bathroom assistance, medication administering, laundry,...
Beverly can also help with: Errands, visiting physician, light cleaning, dementia, mobility assistance, personal care & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Beverly is very kind and a loving person. She is a great person to work with seniors. She has shown
the same love and care to her family. She is trust worthy and will do anything to help one out. I have know her for since she was a little girl. Always happy and...
Bobby W.
Anita S.
Newport News, VA
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(9)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hello,
My name is Anita.
I have more than 10 years in caring for Adult patients, with various diagnosis/conditions, My background in healthcare, has afforded me an opportunity, to administer medications, perform breathing treatments, glucose testing, blood pressure monitoring, just to name a few. I have worked in various...
Anita can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, errands, dementia, meal prep, hospice services & more
Skills:
Wound Care
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"My family and I can't say enough about Anita. Having been employed with our Father's care for more than two years until his passing.Our Father wasn't the easiest to work with but he enjoyed Anita's genuine care,patience,respect,and more importantly her attention to...
Alice G.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I'm passionate that each "individual" I meet is treated with respect. I strongly believe I'm part of a unique team and need to listen to each person and/or family to ensure each experience is positive.
I have served in the Social Work field for most of my life, even as a adolescent volunteer at Christiana Hospital. I recently...
Sharon can also help with: Personal care, respite care, meal prep, errands, live-in home care, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Sharon was wonderful......her years of experience shone thru during the interview.....she came up with ideas that had never occurred to me regarding my husband and his care......She isn't shy at all and I always welcome ideas because I'm too exhausted to think of...
Sue J.
5.0
(13)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I have 20+ years of experience in home health care, hospice, special needs and CPR/first Aide certified. I have been blessed enough to work with all types of ailments and to name a few, dementia, Alzheimer and ALS. I am very passionate about the care I give to my clients, always willing to go the extra mile. I worked in...
Resse can also help with: Dementia, companionship, meal prep, hospice services, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
5.0
"In January 2020, my mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer's. At the time, I lived and worked as a full-time professional in VA, and she lived several states away. After attempting to develop and manage a long-distance care plan for my mother, I decided to move her...
John S.
5.0
(4)
I have been doing home care for quite some time now. I have been working for my grandparents and great grandparents. As a Personal Care Aide I have worked for agencies . I'm currently working at a Group home for Adults with mental health and intellectual disabilities.
Tysean can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, errands, meal prep, personal care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"He is an exceptional young man. he goes over and beyond. He completes every task you give him. He shows up early and he is good with kids and the elderly. He would be a great fit for your company."
Care member
4.3
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
relocating to Las Vegas June 2024
I would love to be more than just your caregiver, I would like you to think of me as an extension to your family. I am 39 bubbly, energetic, honest and reliable. I treat everyone I work around with respect kindness and compassion. I always lead with my heart because patience and a good heart...
Latia can also help with: Errands, hospice services, light cleaning, companionship, dementia, meal prep & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
"LaTia was spectacular in assisting with my elderly mother who has Parkinson's. She assisted with everything from bathing, dressing, medications, exercise, feeding, and keeping good company. She even gave mom a wonderful haircut and would do her nails, etc! She was...
Robert S.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Marquetta I've been a personal care giver for about 10 years now I'm also first aid and CPR certified. I provide companionship light house keeping transportation and medication reminders and meal prep I'm okay with pets my schedule is pretty flexible and can be on call if needed I look forward to meeting your...
Marquetta can also help with: Dementia, respite care, hospice services
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"great care provider ... very patient, professional, caring and friendly."
cory T.
5.0
(1)
I would like to secure an opportunity where I can utilize my education and training. I am energetic, caring and friendly Individual. I am also a Certified Personal Care Assistant who is compassionate in nature with strong interpersonal skills that provides the highest level of care. I clean areas used by individuals, assist with...
Maria can also help with: Dementia, respite care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a positive and lively person. I am CPR/First Aid certified. I enjoy caring for elderly people and working with small kids. I have been working alongside the elderly and children for around 7years. I am current in the army reserves as a Dental specialist. During the school year I substitute at the local schools.
Abigail can also help with: Transportation, meal prep, personal care, light cleaning, companionship, errands & more
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Abigail is very pleasant, personable, and professional. She was hired [June 2022] for disabled elder care that included attending from a home setting to a major event location. She was hands-on every step of the way, allowing her client to participate at a public...
Raquel R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Sakinah. I am a certified nursing assistant with over 20 years of experience. I am pleasant, polite, loving, caring, patient, trustworthy, respectful and empathetic. I have a positive assertive attitude and the ability to remain calm during stressful and unpleasant situations. I am passionate about caring for...
Sakinah can also help with: Hospice services, errands, companionship, dementia, home modification, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
5.0
"Sakinah really helped me in a pinch. She is very experienced and has great personality."
Valerie J.
4.2
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Let me start by saying I love what I do. I have done this type of work for over 10 years, which has given me the necessary experience needed to care for your loved one. I am trained and consider myself to be the best in my field. Also I have been vaccinated for Covid 19
Francisca can also help with: Light cleaning, hospice services, meal prep, errands, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"She is wonderful with my mother and my family loves her. She takes her time with your loved one and she is very knowledgeable."
Myra M.
Ashleigh M.
Newport News, VA
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have 15 years of experience with senior care. I am available for full time care-giving. I have had many patients with different types of care so I'm experienced in a lot of different areas. Feel free to contact me with any questions you may have. Thanks in advance
Ashleigh can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, meal prep, companionship, mobility assistance, errands & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Wound Care
CPR
5.0
"I hired Ashleigh in June 2018 to be part of a small team of caregivers to help look after my mother who was paralyzed from the chest down due to a car accident. Due to the serious nature of her injury, I needed someone who could handle a more detailed care routine,...
Ami T.
5.0
(31)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I provide senior care services. I have been in the healthcare field for 20+ years, CPR-BLS certified .
The services I provided but not limited too are activities of daily living, I. e: cooking, feeding, meaningful ways to spend time by exercising, crafts and relationship building, errands, laundry, bathing/grooming,...
Cherita can also help with: Home modification, errands, companionship, hospice services, dementia, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
5.0
"Cherita has been fantastic with my Dad. My Father can be difficult in terms of allowing help to come into his home. Cherita has been patient and slowly allowing him to adjust to this new situation. Dad has been very complimentary of Cherita. She has been on time...
Cindy F.
Barbara R.
Newport News, VA
$30/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Provide assistance with activities of daily living. Including but not limited to bathing feeding dressing, toileting, ambulating , range of motion and transferring Provides personalized attention, encouragement and motivation to participate in activities. Willingness to go above and beyond to meet the needs of the client.
Barbara can also help with: Personal care, live-in home care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"We selected and hired Barbara and I can tell you it was the best decision we have ever made. She is punctual, professional, knowledgeable, respectful, and caring. My father was diagnosed with Stage 4 liver and colo-rectal cancer and was in hospice when she was...
Julie C.
Michelle S.
Suffolk, VA
$25-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
Smiley Face, Loving And Sweet And Passionate Of What I Do
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I do believe my calling is to make others lives meaningful, creating happiness and touch others lives. I love to take care of people and based on my experiences , I give dignity, respect and value of what I do in life. I work in my entire life taking care of others people lives. Give any good references. I worked as DSP II for...
Michelle can also help with: Light cleaning, personal care, dementia, respite care, hospice services, errands & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
Wound Care
5.0
"Michelle worked for my 91 year old mother (who has dementia) for about 4-5 months in Virginia Beach. She is an extremely dependable, honest and knowledgeable CNA who has a great enthusiastic, upbeat personality. My mom really enjoyed her company and she was very...
Miriam H.
Lucy H.
Newport News, VA
$15-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
3.7
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have experience and knowledge as a caregiver and can take care of your love one with dignity and respect in Newport News, Hampton, Yorktown, Williamsburg and Gloucester Virginia. My duties includes bathing / dressing, preparing meals, feeding, light housekeeping, managing medications, running errands, mobility assistance, help...
Lucy can also help with: Errands, mobility assistance, light cleaning, companionship, meal prep, dementia & more
5.0
"Lucy is very punctual and has not missed a day since she started caring for my mother on weekends almost a year ago. She is very personable and outgoing, compassionate and patient and quite capable of handling transfers, etc. She is willing to tackle light...
Renee L.
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Recent home care reviews in Smithfield, VA
Daniela H.
5.0
I hired Daniela to transport me to and from an outpatient surgery. She was not only on time but a little early to ensure we arrived on time in case of traffic. Very pleasant personality and put me at ease right away. Thanks Daniela!
- Paul G.
Elizabeth W.
5.0
This girl is fantastic with the elderly who has dementia, agitation issues and hallucinations!! I wish I had found her long before I did! She is great, calm, loving to her patients, treats them as her own family. She did "Spa days" with my mother in law!! She brought items from her own home such...
- Jackie R.
Jennifer L.
5.0
Jennifer is an exceptional lady. Each morning she arrives and just begins to take initiative whatever needs to be done she does it; I will mention something and she will not forget she will arrive on her next scheduled day and go right to it. She goes above what one would expect, for example we...
- Anna F.
Beverly C.
5.0
Beverly and I worked together taking care of a WW2 veteran. She was very caring and went far and beyond her job. She got all his medical products and did all his food shopping. She ordered his personal hygiene items. She stayed right on top of everything. I enjoyed working with her and would...
- Angela A.
Anita S.
5.0
Anita cared for my wife for seven months in 2023 until we left for Florida. My wife is on oxygen and is wheelchair bound. She needs help dressing, showering, preparing food, keeping up with her many medications and getting back and forth to ongoing doctors appointments. Anita handled all of these...
- Care member
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FAQs for finding home care in Smithfield, VA
How much does private home care cost per hour near me in Smithfield, VA?
The average rate for hiring a home care provider in Smithfield, VA 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 Smithfield, VA?
Care.com has 1 home care providers for seniors in Smithfield, VA. 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 Smithfield, VA 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 Smithfield, VA?
The types of home health care services near you in Smithfield, VA 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 Smithfield, VA 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 Smithfield, VA?
If you need to hire senior home care near you in Smithfield, VA, 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 Smithfield, VA?
When you’re hiring in home health care services near you in Smithfield, VA, 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.