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60 home care are listed in Smithsburg, MD
The average rate is $15/hr as of June 2024
The average experience for nearby home care is 10 years
Home care in Smithsburg, MD
Italia Y.
Hagerstown, MD
$20-35/hr • 1 yrs exp
I Would Love To Care For Your Senior And Build A Relationship With Them As Well!
I'd describe my personality as outgoing, caring and loving.
I like caring for seniors because it gives me the opportunity to give them a safe space and the correct care they need and deserve.
I'm looking for a job that is able to be flexible and trusting!
I started caring for seniors when I started gaining my CNA in 10th...
Italia can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, live-in home care, errands, hospice services, home modification & more
My name is Nancy. I have 8 years of experience, personal and professional caregiving seniors and children. I'm able to help you care for your loved ones with transportation services, running errands, transferring , bathing, meal prep, light housekeeping, stand by assistance , medication reminders and or just being a...
Nancy can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, hospice services, errands, light cleaning, companionship & more
Skills:
CPR
Kayla J M.
Hagerstown, MD
$20-33/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hello my name is Kayla, and I am a dedicated and compassionate caregiver with over 10yrs of medical experience and 4 years of work specifically with geriatric clients. I have experience working with dementia clients. I am available to help with companion care, medication management, transportation, food preparation,...
Kayla J can also help with: Dementia, personal care, meal prep, errands, light cleaning
Teresa C.
Cascade, MD
$20-25/hr • 8 yrs exp
I'm very experienced in elder care. I took care of my late Grandmother with dementia. I also have provided exceptional care for local families. I'm honest trustworthy, and reliable. I am a true believer that if at all possible keep your loved ones in their homes.
Certified in CPR and First Aid
Also experience with diabetics.
I...
Teresa can also help with: Meal prep, personal care, dementia
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
Geraldine E.
Hagerstown, MD
$15-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have 10 plus years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services, meal preparation, , Personal Care, and run errands
Geraldine can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, live-in home care, errands, personal care
5.0
(12)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I'm a compassionate person who loves working with the patience I serve. I am attentive and caring I'm very respectful of the needs of those I help. I have over 12 years of experience and am blessed to have created relationships with the families of the patients I've worked with. I cherish the recommendations of family...
Vivian can also help with: Personal care, respite care, dementia
Skills:
CPR
Wound Care
5.0
"I hired Vivian to chaperone me back to my hotel after surgery, she was very caring, helpful and supportive.. I have to tell you that before my scheduled surgery, Vivian gave me advice on things to do and eat to prepare my body for surgery.. I drank her recommended...
Lisa E.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have been caring for seniors in their homes for over 10 year's. I have experience in personal care, bathing, bathroom function, incontinent care, feeding and meal preps, grooming, assisting with both oral and intravenous medications, make and maintain client's doctor's appointments and provide transportation to meet their...
Heather can also help with: Personal care, hospice services, dementia, respite care
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"I hired Heather to care for mother. I was so pleased with the attention, and compassion she showed her.
She has such a sweet and warm disposition about her my mother and had developed a friendship with her during the time she was here.
I highly recommend her to...
Lisa S.
Karen P.
Frederick, MD
$12-17/hr
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I love to cook and help people. I can assist with light household work, making meals and can take you shopping or do errands for you.
5.0
"Karen was a wonderful addition to my mother's life. She was often researched on her own time special activities to keep my mothers hands and mind active. Karen was very dependable and never missed a day. I would recommend Karen as a senior caregiver to any family...
Roxanne H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Joy and I am 54 years old. I live in Emmitsburg, MD with my husband and son and our two dogs. I had diabetes for 25 years, so I am very well -versed with Diabetes, and how it slowly breaks you down, causing such things as Vision loss, Foot Issues, Pancreatitis, Diabetic Keto-Acidosis, Kidney Disease, and the list goes...
Joy can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, personal care, dementia, errands
Skills:
Wound Care
5.0
"Joy has been a great help with my mother's dementia care. She is helpful, kind, and patient. She has been willing to help with other household chores. Even on my mother's uncooperative days, Joy has been bright and cheerful with her. She is friendly and engaging."
Rucker W.
Beth D.
Frederick, MD
$20/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have been a stay-at-home parent for 20 years. Now that the kids are older and I have more free time in my day, I would like to use it to serve my community in some way. I am patient, compassionate and dependable, and would be grateful for the opportunity to help those who need an extra hand, be it senior care, pet care, or...
Beth can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, meal prep, companionship
5.0
"Our family has said over and over that Beth is an angel sent to us. Beth goes above and beyond to handle problems . Her cleaning work is excellent. I would highly recommend Beth."
John F.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've been in nursing for 23+ years and love it! I've worked in a nursing home, OR tech and med surgical floor in a hospital. I love helping others. I also took care of my grandmother before her passing from dementia. I am BLS trained and certified. I have a background and motor vehicle driving record on file to view also.
Nicole can also help with: Meal prep, hospice services, light cleaning, home modification, companionship, dementia & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"She is really good at establishing rapport with those she cares for and genuinely cares about them as people. She is also patient and respectful."
Kim R.
Denise C.
Frederick, MD
$20/hr • 5 yrs exp
Compassionate, Energetic And Efficient Home Health Aide Available Full-time!
5.0
(1)
Hello, I m Denise. I have been taking care of seniors part time for the past five years. I cared for my own grandma the last 2 years of her life. She was 91 with dementia and needed assistance with walking, bathing, eating, bathroom and diapers. She also needed companionship and I really enjoyed our time together. I realized...
5.0
"Denise will always try her hardest to do what's right. She treats her patients with dignity and creates a positive living experience. She worked for my family for several years and is a much loved friend of the family!"
Kate H.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have been working in private care for the past 17 years caring for seniors. I have also done agency care as well. I am a home health aide and personal care aide. I have experience working with Dementia, Alzheimer, stroke, diabetes, cancer, and rehabilitation from falls and /or surgeries. I also have experience in hospice care...
Stephanie can also help with: Dementia, companionship, hospice services, light cleaning, errands, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"I have had Stephanie part time for help with my mother, the past six months and I'm very pleased with the care and attention she gives to her. She is kind and caring. She makes my mother laugh too! I would recommend her highly!"
Catherine L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 5 years of experience offering Companion service for elderly individuals through a private care-giving agency in Frederick. I retired from Frederick Hospital after 32 years. I have prior EMT certification and current CPR certification. Individual services that I have provided include meal preparation, bathing/dressing,...
Brenda can also help with: Personal care, errands, light cleaning, meal prep, dementia
5.0
"Brenda is a wonderful caregiver. She's been a great help and has an excellent skill-set. She is very reliable and can count on her help and support. Would hire her again."
Julian D.
5.0
(5)
Hello! My name is Alice M. I am dependable, patient, loving, organized, detailed, trustworthy person with 14 yrs experience.
My parents were great role models, as they cared for their parents at our home. That is how I became passionate to care for those in need. I always felt it was a great honor to be trusted with someone's...
Alice can also help with: Dementia, personal care
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
5.0
"Alice has taken care of my elderly mother-in-law for more than a year. We were very happy with Alice and my mother-in-law thrived under her care. Alice is a very special person. She is warm, loving and fun and, at the same time, extraordinarily well-organized,...
Sarah D.
5.0
(4)
Much volunteer experiences . I help a lot of persons refer health and smile. It's important to make people happy. That is my. Mission when I work with someone. I know how give a light in every person
Antoinette can also help with: Light cleaning, personal care
5.0
"Antoinette is a mother of two boys, who always picks up additional shifts and other small side ways of making more money to make ends meet.
At work, she understands it is not just work, but her and her sons' source of livelihood. Therefore, she works with passion...
Care member
5.0
(1)
I am 53 years old and have about 17+ years experience working with the elderly. I have done grocery shopping, light cleaning, doctor appointments and enjoyable outings, bathing, feedings, incontinence care, cooking, and medication administration and reminders for the individuals.. I love to sit and listen to stories the elderly...
Denise can also help with: Personal care
5.0
"Denise is a friendly reliable caregiver."
Valerie L.
5.0
(8)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I worked for Home Instead Senior Care from June of 2019, until December of 2020. I've also worked in 2 nursing homes in the past. Once as an activity assistant and then as a receptionist . I loved both of those positions because I got to spend time with the residents and get to know them on a personal level. Care giving is my...
Cynthia can also help with: Light cleaning, companionship, dementia, mobility assistance, meal prep, errands & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"She was a very wonderful caregiver for our Aunt. Reliable and on time,. Cindy went above and beyond
just doing her job. She became a good friend to our Aunt. She would think of fun projects to do with her all the time. She also took care of her needs physical...
Care member
4.0
(8)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a Certified Nurse Assistant and Companion Care with 10 years of practice in the field (with references) I truly enjoy providing companionship, education and caring with dignity in a peaceful but also fun environment.
I like to advocate for all my patients , and get to know the person and not just the diagnosis. Knowing...
Fatima can also help with: Companionship, home modification, errands, light cleaning, hospice services, dementia & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Fatima took great care of me after my knee replacement. She assisted me with medications, jcepacks, as well as light cooking and housekeeping. She also made herself available to get me to doctor appointments. She is very knowledgeable and respectful. Could not...
Care member
Kristen L.
Frederick, MD
$18-30/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Provide therapeutic support, monitoring and aide to residents with physical and/ or mental disabilities.
Assist clients with medication administration and money management.
Observe and document client behavior while implementing crises intervention plans as needed.
Transport and accompany clients to physician appointments,...
Kristen can also help with: Respite care, dementia, hospice services, live-in home care, personal care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Kristen has been assisting me with my mother for the past few weeks and I'm very pleased with her highly personable and caring approach. I'm also very happy with how she smoothly carries out the light housekeeping and bathing duties while also engaging my mother in...
Perlyn S.
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Recent home care reviews in Smithsburg, MD
Vivian D.
5.0
Vivian has been a caring and reliable caregiver for my elderly mother!! I highly recommend her!!
- Care member
Heather S.
5.0
Heather was so flexible with scheduling for my dad. She tried to accommodate our need for hours. Unfortunately, my father needed assisted living care so our time with her was limited by that factor. When here, she was compassionate with my dad. He really enjoyed her company. She cooked breakfast for...
- Jennifer M.
Karen P.
5.0
Karen was a wonderful addition to my mother's life. She was often researched on her own time special activities to keep my mothers hands and mind active. Karen was very dependable and never missed a day. I would recommend Karen as a senior caregiver to any family that is seeking help with their...
- Roxanne H.
Joy H.
5.0
Joy has been a great help with my mother's dementia care. She is helpful, kind, and patient. She has been willing to help with other household chores. Even on my mother's uncooperative days, Joy has been bright and cheerful with her. She is friendly and engaging.
- Rucker W.
Beth D.
5.0
Our family has said over and over that Beth is an angel sent to us. Beth goes above and beyond to handle problems . Her cleaning work is excellent. I would highly recommend Beth.
- John F.
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FAQs for finding home care in Smithsburg, MD
How much does private home care cost per hour near me in Smithsburg, MD?
The average rate for hiring a home care provider in Smithsburg, MD as of June, 2024 is $15.00 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 Smithsburg, MD?
Care.com has 1 home care providers for seniors in Smithsburg, MD. 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 Smithsburg, MD 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 Smithsburg, MD?
The types of home health care services near you in Smithsburg, MD 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 Smithsburg, MD 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 Smithsburg, MD?
If you need to hire senior home care near you in Smithsburg, MD, 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 Smithsburg, MD?
When you’re hiring in home health care services near you in Smithsburg, MD, 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 Smithsburg, MD home care listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.0 / 5
Home Care in Smithsburg, MD are rated 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 14 reviews of the 60 listed home care.