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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm looking to care for a nice, clean, active lady near my home who loves to chat. My passion is to care for our elderly who deserve the best of care. I thoroughly enjoy their company and find it a great benefit for my soul. After both parents passed away I found my calling. I assist with personal grooming,...
Lisa can also help with: Dementia, personal care, respite care, hospice services, home modification
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 10 years of experience in Alzheimer's, home health care and the list goes on. I have references on demand if needed.
Cara can also help with: Errands, hospice services, light cleaning, dementia, personal care, meal prep & more
Skills:
CNA
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Cara took wonderful care of my mother, who is afflicted with Alzheimer’s, for nearly 18 months before we moved her to memory care. Our family did not have experience with Alzheimer’s, and Cara was incredibly helpful in assisting us as we navigated the progression...
Care member
Tina H.
Kansas City, MO
$17-22/hr • 8 yrs exp
Dedicated Caregiver With A Passion For Assisting The Elderly In Order For Them To Live Better Luces
5.0
(1)
My name is Tina and I was a teacher for 15 years. I decided I wanted a change in scenery for a career so I entered the field of home health care. Well, I enjoyed it so much that I now have 8 years of experience. My duties have included help with transportation, personal care, household chores, meal preparation and the monitoring...
Tina can also help with: Errands, hospice services, companionship, light cleaning, meal prep, dementia & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Tina is wonderful! She cared for both my father and mother when we were in need of additional help, an answer to our prayers. What started out with helping them around the house eventually turned into helping with their bathing and other needs. She was there...
Teresa G.
Steven S.
Kansas City, MO
$8-18/hr
Patient, Empathetic, Casual, Domesticated,Listener That Enjoys Helping Others!!!
I have 0 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Home Care. Clean house, cook, conversation, tv, movies walks, errands, just be kind and patient!
Steven can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, meal prep
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I enjoy serving others, giving the best quality of life possible. I feel it very rewarding to see smiles on the face of those that require assistance. My goal in life has been to give everyone the life they have given to others along their journey. God, has blessed me with the ability to love, care, give others dignity they...
Tonya can also help with: Personal care, dementia, meal prep, light cleaning, companionship
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a mother, wife, USAF Veteran and have been a Caregiver for over 25 years.
I started my caregiving journey with my mother and both of my grandmothers. All 3 were very personal experiences but all 3 taught me how wonderful the human spirit is in the most difficult of situations.
I have been a private in-home caregiver as...
Kimberley can also help with: Meal prep, companionship, dementia, mobility assistance, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Excellent! Thankful for Kim's help with our Granny. Would definitely recommend Kim for senior/dementia care!"
Scott E.
Andrea J.
Kansas City, MO
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Compassionate About Keeping You/your Loved One In Their Own Home. Companionship And Personal Care.
5.0
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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I worked over 10+ years in a busy metro ER. I started private care after my father was diagnosed with cancer and he needed personal care. I have worked in a variety of healthcare areas. I am educated in dialysis, diabetes (including a sliding scale), hypertension, COPD, pain management, hospice care, wound care, CPR, BLS (basic...
Andrea can also help with: Hospice services, respite care, personal care, dementia, live-in home care, home modification & more
5.0
"My mom who has dementia really loved Andrea. Andrea has an easy way older folks and takes care of them like they were her own family."
Gary J.
5.0
(4)
I am an upbeat, caring person. I enjoy helping people and have a special place in my heart for senior adults. I have a bachelor's degree and I'm known to be reliable, trustworthy and a good problem solver.
I helped care for my parents. My dad had Parkinson's and my mom suffered from the aftermath of a major stroke.
Over the...
Leslie can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, mobility assistance, companionship, errands, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Leslie has provided care for our father for over 5 years up until his recent death. She goes way beyond being dependable and reliable. She was not only his caregiver, but his friend. She had endless patience, even as his health and dementia became more...
Linda B.
1.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am vey well trained and nuturing Personal Care Assistant. I come from a family of nurses. I always have had a passion for taking care of others. I know this is my calling! I have done this for 15+ years! I have worked with clients that are blind, diabetic, hoyer lift, Alzheimer's, ALS etc. I am able to lift 200+ pounds. I have...
Carmelita can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, personal care, hospice services, respite care, home modification & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Hello!
My name is Gail and I have been taking care of the elderly and disabled for over 17 years. I took care of my step mom and dad for the last 5 years of their life. Both with a dementia diagnoses. Mom had alzheimers and Dad had vascular dementia. I know a lot of people do not know how to communicate well with their clients...
Gail can also help with: Errands, meal prep, dementia, light cleaning, personal care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
1.0
(1)
Hello friends!
Below are some detailed information about myself and my experience as a caregiver.
Name : Sarah
Age: 24 years
Experience: Hoyer/Lift. Ambulation / wheelchair/ feeding / dressing / shower/ med reminder.
Experience: Parkinson's disease/ Alzheimer's disease/ Dementia/ Quadriplegic.
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: 6YRS as...
Sarah can also help with: Dementia, personal care, home modification, hospice services
I'd describe my personality as outgoing, caring, loving.
I like caring for seniors because it gives me so much joy to care for others in need. It's better to give in my spirit than to receive. I was raised with going to nursing homes with my grandmother and going with my Mother and Aunts to their private duty home health care...
Jessica can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, home modification, dementia, live-in home care, meal prep & more
1.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Vivian. I speak English and Spanish. I am also a nursing student at Park University, and an Air Force Guard member. For over 15 years I had the privilege of taking care of the two women that I have loved the most, and for whom I was their favorite; they were my grandmothers. After that, I have been helping older...
Hello, I am passionate an upbeat individual who has a-lot of energy to get the job done decent and in order inviting me to be a part of your family care team is a privilege and opportunity to support the person served with dignity & respect. I enjoy supporting and making a difference in the lives of others keeping a smile their...
Anissa can also help with: Light cleaning, companionship, errands, dementia, hospice services, home modification & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
I currently work with seniors in their homes for a companionship. I do anywhere from personal care, preparing meals, cleaning, laundry, and shopping.
Christine can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, personal care
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Friendly and compassionate caregiver. Along with my CNA certification, effective patient skills and hands-on experience during my clinicals in an assisted living facility, I am certain in my capability to deliver the best services and compassionate care to the patients. I am currently working in the hospital for almost three...
Lerma can also help with: Mobility assistance, personal care, errands, light cleaning, meal prep, companionship & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Shelly B.
Kansas City, MO
$20-50/hr • 20 yrs exp
I have over 20 years experience working with seniors. I am reliable and dependable with excellent references. I specialize in Alzheimer's and dementia clientele. stretching, flexibility, and arthritis classes to name a few. I have many certifications working with active older adults. I was a live-in caregiver for four years...
Shelly can also help with: Errands, hospice services, live-in home care, light cleaning, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
I am a senior nursing student looking for part-time work. I have 2 years experience in long term care and 5 years experience in acute-hospital care as a certified nursing assistant. I am current on my CPR license and vaccinations. I am very familiar with medication administration. Currently, I am available for certain on Friday...
Ashley can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, home modification, errands, dementia, hospice services & more
Skills:
CNA
I'm Nancy, a mother of two and a foreign registered nurse. I've been practicing nursing for 3 years but yet to sit for my nursing license in the states. I have the passion for rendering help and being there for those that need extra help. I love to give shoulder to one who needs it regardless of the race, creed or color.
Nancy can also help with: Personal care, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CNA
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Recent home care reviews in Smithville, MO
Cara N.
5.0
Cara took wonderful care of my mother, who is afflicted with Alzheimer’s, for nearly 18 months before we moved her to memory care. Our family did not have experience with Alzheimer’s, and Cara was incredibly helpful in assisting us as we navigated the progression of her disease. In my experience...
- Care member
Tina H.
5.0
Tina is wonderful! She cared for both my father and mother when we were in need of additional help, an answer to our prayers. What started out with helping them around the house eventually turned into helping with their bathing and other needs. She was there with us to the very end. She has a...
- Teresa G.
Kimberley L.
5.0
Excellent! Thankful for Kim's help with our Granny. Would definitely recommend Kim for senior/dementia care!
- Scott E.
Andrea J.
5.0
Andrea has been amazing! So professional, knowledgeable and helpful! Definitely recommend her for any care needs!
- Karen O.
Leslie D.
5.0
Leslie worked for me for about 3 months. She was one of the most compassionate and caring people I’ve ever met. She also was very responsible, punctual and flexible with helping me after surgery and taking me every day to go see my husband who was in a care facility. She also took me to physical...
- Michele N.
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FAQs for finding home care in Smithville, MO
How much does private home care cost per hour near me in Smithville, MO?
The average rate for hiring a home care provider in Smithville, MO as of May, 2024 is $19.00 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 Smithville, MO?
Care.com has 2 home care providers for seniors in Smithville, MO. 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 Smithville, MO 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 Smithville, MO?
The types of home health care services near you in Smithville, MO 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 Smithville, MO 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 Smithville, MO?
If you need to hire senior home care near you in Smithville, MO, 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 Smithville, MO?
When you’re hiring in home health care services near you in Smithville, MO, 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.