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Home health aid looking to help take your loved one. I have 7 years in the medical field in various positions. I worked two years as a Certied Nursing Assistant, and I enjoyed every moment of getting to meet new people as well as taking care of the clients that I was hired to care for. Let me bring your love one the gentle care.
Destiny can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, errands, transportation
My favorite thing to do is reading and crafting. I love to cook, very tidy, patient and attentive/ observant. Childcare and healthcare are my specialties. Proud mother of four I have been caring for elders and children the majority of my life. Self Serve Food Management Certified, Licensed Home Health Aide. CPR, AED, and First...
Cheritta can also help with: Meal prep, transportation, dementia, errands, light cleaning
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Compassionate caregiver who knows how to keep a level head during emergencies. Able to provide a number of services to patients to make them feel comfortable and safe at all times. Possess certification in CNA, home health care aid, as well as CPR. Excel at exemplifying proper bedside manner. Specialization in looking after...
Hirut can also help with: Light cleaning, transportation, hospice services, dementia, meal prep, respite care & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
(3)
I've worked for several agencies trying to look for something part time that fits my schedule with better pay. I've worked with patients who have dementia Alzheimer's I have no problem caring for your loved ones I love what I do.
Cynthia can also help with: Transportation, meal prep, dementia, errands, light cleaning
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Cynthia was a great help during my fathers recent illness. She was punctual and a hard worker. She was a great comfort to my mom during this difficult time. We would definitely recommend and hire Cynthia again."
Christy F.
5.0
(2)
I am a Home Health Aide and certified Nursing Assistant with 9 years of experience. I am certified in CPR and first aid. I have experience in caring for elderly, convalescents, and handicapped persons. I have the ability to motivate patients with dementia and Alzheimer. I can follow prescribe treatment. Excellent communication...
Zeiba can also help with: Respite care, hospice services, personal care, dementia
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Very punctual and dependable caring person"
Sam A.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have 17 years of senior care experience in Assistances Living and private homes.
Trachea care, deep suctioning and G-Tube feeding, meal preparation, light tidying up, Doctors appointments, daily activities, providing companionship. I am also flexible with the environment I work in and the job duties.
I am very attentive to...
Yvonne can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, companionship, dementia, home modification, meal prep & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Yvonne was a godsend. My family hired Yvonne to care for my grandmother who was in her 80s and had challenges with hearing and mobility. Grandma enjoyed her time with Yvonne and we appreciated how much attention Yvonne paid to learning Grandma's needs, likes,...
Tisa C.
5.0
(1)
Looking for a new job close to home (I live in Woodbridge, VA). Compassionate Home Health Aide, fully vaccinated for Covid and whose long experience working for an elderly couple in DC (primarily caring for the handicap wife whose husband was suffering from dementia) and other elderly people, would be very beneficial to your...
Arlene can also help with: Errands, dementia, meal prep, personal care, transportation
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"I have known Arlene for over four years. She is kind, considerate, punctual, dependable, caring and self-sacrificing. She puts the needs of others above her own. To have her as a care-giver is to have an addition to your family because she treats her clients...
Virginia S.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Certified Nurse Aide by The State of Virginia Department of Health Professionals. Over 10 years of experience in caring for the elderly. Can help with Home Care and assisting with medication. References are available upon request. Valid Driver's license with perfect driving record. Have my transportation. Will agree to any...
Asel can also help with: Live-in home care, dementia, light cleaning, errands, companionship, hospice services & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Honest, caring, detail oriented, and outstanding. "
Care member
5.0
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am a certified nursing assistant with first aid certification, CPR certified with 25 plus years of experience. I am 100% knowledgeable to senior care. My profession is a CNA/HHA with hospital experience. I am dependable, trustworthy and loyal with a great attitude. My interest is to provide families with great nurturing...
Juanita can also help with: Respite care, personal care, dementia, hospice services
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Juanita was professional, punctual and compassionate. She cared for my mom while I was traveling. I would hire her again without hesitation. "
Doreen M.
Widline S.
Hyattsville, MD
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Home Health Aide Available Full Time CNA Available For Companionship And Everything Else
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello for over 10 years, I have served the younger and the elderly, physically and mentally impaired with an immense passion and fulfillment. I seek to enrich the life of your loved one and ensure their well-being on a daily basis. I have experience caring for people with physical/mental disabilities, dementia, Alzheimer's,...
Widline can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, home modification, hospice services, companionship, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
Sofia M.
Alexandria, VA
$37/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I am a hardworking, compassionate, and organized home health aid. I have worked senior care for more than 10 years with multiple companies and clients. I take pride in my job and ensure that my clients is well nurtured and accommodated. Senior healthcare is a passion of mine and I have created great relationships with my past...
Sofia can also help with: Personal care, companionship, mobility assistance, errands, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Sofia is an excellent caregiver. She has been taking care of my dad and provides care as if he is her own father. I highly recommend Sofia if you have a loved one who needs care. She is very punctual, capable, caring, and communicates well. My family is very...
Maryam N.
4.5
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a responsible Home Health Aide with excellent communication skills demonstrating by over 8 years of experience in health care. Using my qualifications in combination with my compassion for others to provide quality service to your loved one. Proficient in providing exceptional in-home support to patients with a wide range...
Julie can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, companionship, live-in home care, dementia, errands & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
Home Health Aide
4.0
"I recently hired Julie for a long weekend. Her references were outstanding and she was a pleasure to work with. She understood my instructions easily and did everything I asked her to. My only caution is that she seemed to lack experience in doing transfers....
Claude G.
Miatta B.
Bowie, MD
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Home Health Aide And Also A Geriatric Nursing Assistant/Certified Nursing Assistant
5.0
(1)
I have more than 10 years experience in Nursing care and I was employed with a family for 7 years until he passed in September 2017. And also held another CNA position from February 2018 - to December 31st 2022 ... my client passed away!!! I am passionate about my job, very attentive to their needs and love being in the company...
Miatta can also help with: Live-in home care, personal care, dementia, hospice services
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"She is very friendly and warm. Always approachable and fond to be with. She has a very good knowledge of taking care of young people, very reliable she does have that quality."
Saidu T.
Allison S.
Washington, DC
$20-30/hr • 7 yrs exp
Home Health Aide And Personal Care Attendant Available For Part-Time Work
4.0
(3)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
- Background overview: 7 Years working in living facilities as well as private home care
- Services performed: hospice care, management of medications, preparation of food, hygiene maintenance, etc.
- Types of patients: Alzheimer's Disease and other forms of dementia, physically disabled, etc.
- About me: I am a dedicated...
Allison can also help with: Hospice services, personal care, dementia, home modification, live-in home care
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"She worked very well with my mom and the staff at the nursing home"
Gerard O.
Gezashegn W.
Washington, DC
$22/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Licensed Home Health care worker with 12 years of experience . kind and honest love to help people have First aid and CPR.
Gezashegn can also help with: Dementia, personal care, visiting physician
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Professional and caring. A joy to work with. We are very grateful to have Miss G. helping out."
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Home health Aid major with home care more than 10 years, experience with maintain a safe, secure, and healthy patient environment by followingSupporting patients by providing housekeeping and laundry services shopping for food and other household requirements; preparing and serving meals and snacks.
Mekeya can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, meal prep, hospice services, companionship, dementia & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Mekeya is very kind and gentle, which is wonderful for my mother. She is very nice caregiver."
Lori K.
Ahmeda S.
Woodbridge, VA
$25-30/hr • 2 yrs exp
4.5
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Ahmeda, I am a newly grad from George Mason university with a bachelors in community Health and a concentration in global health. I'm also an Accelerated nursing student at Marymount University. I love working with elderly because It makes me feel good knowing that I make the their lives better. I have 2 years...
Ahmeda can also help with: Meal prep, mobility assistance, dementia, light cleaning, companionship, errands & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
CPR
5.0
"Ahmeda was a wonderful caregiver for my brother who had suffered right side brain aneurysm. So caring and very communicative with me as I was trying to manage his care remotely. In constant communication with me in regards to my brother's needs. She also put me...
John R.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Previously, in my role working in health care, I exercised a calculated and methodical approach to quality patient care. I am independently motivated, yet I appreciate team efforts and collaborate productively within groups. Additionally, I am knowledgeable with in-patient care planning, assisting with procedures and educate...
Gary can also help with: Personal care, hospice services, dementia, respite care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
Wound Care
5.0
"Gary was responsive, responsible and very helpful for post-surgical care. We would hire him again any time!"
Jean C.
4.9
(10)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
Hello,
My name is Rhonda and I am a CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant), a GNA (Geriatric Nursing Assistant) and a CMT (Certified Medication Technician). I have been in the healthcare field for more then 20 years. I specialize in Dementia/Alzheimer Care. I am certified in CPR/First Aid, focused training in the following areas:...
Rhonda can also help with: Live-in home care, dementia, hospice services, personal care, respite care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
4.0
"Rhonda has a very sweet spirit and did well with my mother."
Kim D.
Stephanie M.
Washington, DC
$23-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi, my name is Stephanie. I've been in the caregiving field 22 years now. I worked for Automatic Nursing Care 10yrs before becoming a private contractor. I really enjoy private care because my clients and their love ones get the customized care that's needed and I have the freedom of going above & beyond for them. Also, I love...
Stephanie can also help with: Personal care, errands, light cleaning, meal prep, hospice services, dementia & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Stephanie is God sent. When my grandmother fell ill she provided five star white glove service. Her empathy, caring, and dependability made our lives so much better. She really is passionate about what she does and takes no short cuts. She wants her clients to stay...
Claudia B.
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Recent home health aide reviews in Fort Washington, MD
Cynthia G.
5.0
Cynthia was a great help during my fathers recent illness. She was punctual and a hard worker. She was a great comfort to my mom during this difficult time. We would definitely recommend and hire Cynthia again.
- Christy F.
Zeiba N.
5.0
Very punctual and dependable caring person
- Sam A.
Yvonne J.
5.0
Yvonne was a godsend. My family hired Yvonne to care for my grandmother who was in her 80s and had challenges with hearing and mobility. Grandma enjoyed her time with Yvonne and we appreciated how much attention Yvonne paid to learning Grandma's needs, likes, dislikes, etc. She took care of cooking,...
- Tisa C.
Arlene C.
5.0
I have known Arlene for over four years. She is kind, considerate, punctual, dependable, caring and self-sacrificing. She puts the needs of others above her own. To have her as a care-giver is to have an addition to your family because she treats her clients like family.
- Virginia S.
Asel N.
5.0
Asel is incredibly passionate about her care that she provides. Her communication is great, she is punctual and flexible with her hours to fit your schedule, and she is also very good with pets.
- Mandana Y.
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FAQs for finding home health aides near you in Fort Washington, MD
What does a home health aide do near me in Fort Washington, MD?
If you’re planning to hire a home health aide near you in Fort Washington, MD, 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 Fort Washington, MD?
When it’s time to hire a home health aide near you in Fort Washington, MD, 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 Fort Washington, MD?
To find home health aides near you in Fort Washington, MD, you can create an account with Care.com and then you can filter and sort local home health aides by distance from Fort Washington, MD. 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 Fort Washington, MD?
The average rate for hiring home health aides near you in Fort Washington, MD on Care.com as of May, 2024 is $15.00 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 Fort Washington, MD?
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.