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5 home health aides are listed in Bowdoin, ME
The average rate is $20/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby home health aides is 10 years
Home health aides in Bowdoin, ME
Nicole H.
Bowdoin, ME
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have worked 30 years in health care. I have been a CNA in a nursing home for 10 years. I worked mostly on the dementia unit during that time. I am a PCA and have worked in people's homes. I have 14 years of experience working in a group home, assisting people with mental health disabilities. During that time, I was also...
Nicole can also help with: Light cleaning, hospice services, meal prep, dementia, errands, companionship & more
Skills:
CNA
Wound Care
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Nicole is compassionate, caring, attentive, punctual and is an amazing asset to any company."
Jessie N.
4.8
(8)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
My name is Renee and I have been doing this job for 15 plus years. I have the pleasure of taking care of many elderly people on many levels of care. It's a hard job but I just enjoy doing it I took care of my grandmother for 8 months before her passing and then I took care of my mother before she passed away . It was a wonderful...
Renee can also help with: Light cleaning, live-in home care, hospice services, companionship, errands, dementia & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"We were lucky to hire Renee recently to help our dad after learning that she also took care of his neighbor a few doors down. He has several physical/health challenges and is starting to lose more memory so it's important we work with someone with experience that...
Courtney P.
Hello my name is Madina, Let me just say I know how scary it must be to leave the care of your loved once to a complete stranger you meet on an app. I can share a few things about myself to ease that worry. I have been working in the health care field for about 5 years now. I am CPR/First aid trained, I worked at clover health...
Madina can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Jennifer B.
Monmouth, ME
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Available For Companionship Housekeeping Home Health Aide Available Full Time
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been a certified caregiver with over 25 years experience. I have a kind heart I've worked with seniors, helping them with the skills bathing dressing, laundry cooking meals cleaning and med management I'm extremely dependable never miss work many references available I treat my patients like family I'm willing to bring...
Jennifer can also help with: Live-in home care, companionship, meal prep, dementia, respite care, personal care & more
Skills:
Wound Care
Home Health Aide
CPR
5.0
"Jennifer recently helped us with my 92-year old father who had entered hospice at home. She was fantastic--professional, experienced and supportive to everyone in our family but paid special attention to my father's needs. The two of them quickly established a nice...
Andrew M.
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello,
My name is Karen.
I am a professional caregiver with more than 20yrs experience in the field of caring for the elderly. I began as a CNA working in nursing homes. Where I received extensive training with dementia care and medication training.
I became a home health aide after my mother became ill and I found it difficult...
Karen can also help with: Hospice services, meal prep, errands, dementia, companionship, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Wound Care
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Recent home health aide reviews in Bowdoin, ME
Nicole H.
5.0
She was born to be a caregiver!! Genuine, caring, loyal, trustworthy!!
- Care member
Renee D.
5.0
Renee was a joy! So glad we found her. She took excellent care of my elderly Dad for 2 years, helping with bathing, mobility, transport to appointments, etc. She cares deeply for her clients who become like family to her. She was prompt and professional and has a good sense of humor. Highly...
- Care member
Jennifer B.
5.0
Jennifer recently helped us with my 92-year old father who had entered hospice at home. She was fantastic--professional, experienced and supportive to everyone in our family but paid special attention to my father's needs. The two of them quickly established a nice rapport and he always liked and...
- Andrew M.
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FAQs for finding home health aides near you in Bowdoin, ME
What does a home health aide do near me in Bowdoin, ME?
If you’re planning to hire a home health aide near you in Bowdoin, ME, it’s important to understand that there is no one standard role that a home health aide takes on. A home health aide isn’t a nurse, but can help with health related tasks like ensuring their clients take their medicine on time, transporting them to doctors appointments, picking up prescriptions, and making sure they are well fed and bathed.
What home health aide duties do providers take on near me in Bowdoin, ME?
When it’s time to hire a home health aide near you in Bowdoin, ME, it’s a good idea to create a list of duties your family members need help with. You can review different profiles on Care.com to learn more about common health aide duties such as bathing, feeding, and cleaning up after their clients.
How can I find a home health aide near me in Bowdoin, ME?
To find home health aides near you in Bowdoin, ME, you can create an account with Care.com and then you can filter and sort local home health aides by distance from Bowdoin, ME. Then you can review your options for home health aides by reading about their experience and the home health aide duties they will take on.
How much does it cost to hire a home health aide near me in Bowdoin, ME?
The average rate for hiring home health aides near you in Bowdoin, ME on Care.com as of May, 2024 is $20.00 per hour. It’s worth noting that the rate each individual home health aide charges depends on the level of care required, the provider's certifications, and their years of experience.
How can I safely hire a home health aide near me in Bowdoin, ME?
To help you start your research, all home health aides on Care.com are asked to complete an annual background check called a CareCheck (the providers who complete this background check have a badge on their profile displaying the date it was run). However, this is just a jumping off point. We strongly recommend that you take additional steps for hiring a home health aid safely, which include interviewing candidates, calling their professional references, and running your own background check.