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Hello I will start by saying since I was 16 I have always been in the health care field in some sort of way. I have nursing home experience, residential direct support staff experience (9 years) as well as being an advocate for 2 disabled adults for 2 years. The last 2 years I have been a private home health aid, to three...
Karli can also help with: Meal prep, hospice services, errands, dementia, respite care, light cleaning & more
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
HELLO!
Ive been a nursing asst. since 16 years old. Worked in many different settings, roughly 5 years at a nursing home and 6years home care. Ive had my CNA license for many years. I'm CPR certified. Experienced with Hospice, dementia, Alzheimer's, And also patients with MS. I have experience with colostomy bags, catheters...
Hailey can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, personal care
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Hailey has worked for my family six years now. Just last year my mother and father needed more care I made Hailey the lead aid. She took a lot of my shoulders! Taking care of hiring and firing, training and the scheduling of aids! Just a blessing. Would highly...
Julie H.
Experience working with children, elder community and people with physical and mental disability. My experience in health and human services is of 25 years. I started off working in early childhood development, I worked in a classroom for 10 years. I later went back to school and obtained a CNA/HHA certification. I also obtained...
Selene can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, errands, personal care, light cleaning
Skills:
CNA
I am a dedicated and compassionate certified home health aide with over 4 years of professional experience in providing care to elderly patients of all levels of necessity. My focus is on maintaining client safety and comfort by ensuring my patients receive the best possible care. I am a hard worker skilled at assisting with...
Varona can also help with: Mobility assistance, hospice services, live-in home care, light cleaning, meal prep, companionship & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Colleen B.
Fitchburg, MA
$27/hr • 9 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I was an EMT for many years and was certified in CPR/aed first aid etc. I have worked all different hours even overnights with my clients! I love to help out elderly and treat them the way I hope someone will do with me! I am a 57 yr old widow with a furbaby and two adult boys and I love what I do and I tend to fall for my...
Colleen can also help with: Hospice services, live-in home care, light cleaning, companionship, dementia, errands & more
Hello I am currently home health aide and CNA certified. I have taken the CPR first aide training course. I have work experience in nursing homes as well as in home care for about 10 years. I have also worked with elderly that have alzheimers dementia. I am working towards getting my degree to be a registered nurse. I take great...
Carissa can also help with: Dementia, mobility assistance, light cleaning, companionship, meal prep, errands & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
(13)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I would love to help taking care of you love one, I keep them safe, can give them a shower, prepare meals, give meds on time, and all they need. I have been working as a caregiver since 2005 and worked in an assisting living in the past for 15 years.
I am willing to work 24 hours in one shift.
If you need help and you are...
Aida can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, errands, companionship, live-in home care, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Aida was an angel with my 96-year old mom, constantly engaging her with conversation, games, puzzles, etc.
And although she had a long drive to our house, she was always on time (even during snow storms!). She treated my mother as her own and was a consummate...
Mr M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a grandmother of three grandchildren. I am fortunate to see them very often. My daughter and I have a farm. We raise sheep and goats. It is a very rewarding job. My hobbies are weaving, knitting, spinning and baking.
I started out as a home health aide many years ago. Wanting a change I became a nanny taking care of...
Cynthia can also help with: Light cleaning, respite care, errands, hospice services, dementia, meal prep & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"If you are looking for senior care or a nanny, look no further. Hire Cindy IMMEDIATELY before someone else does. She is AMAZING!! She cared for my parents the past few years until they recently passed away. She is the most incredibly kind, gentle, respectful,...
Debbie C.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I graduated nursing school in 1998 and have always worked in home care even prior to graduation as a home health aide. When I became a registered nurse I worked on a medical surgical unit for 3 years. After being understaffed, I knew I needed a change and turned to what I loved, assisting individuals in their home. I worked as a...
Kelley can also help with: Respite care, visiting nurse, personal care, hospice services, dementia
5.0
"I hired Kelley last year when my 95 year old grandfather came to visit for a few weeks. Kelley was excellent. She helped bath him, put lotion on him, she gave him light massage, and took him for walks. She additionally helped change a bandage he had. She was very...
Claudia S.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Honest, Dependable, Healthy Work Ethics, Happy, Can provide References, Worked as a private duty aid, to Nursing Home environment. As well as home care to Rehab units to long term, to Dementia care, to Companionship assistance.
Debra can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, mobility assistance, meal prep, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
CNA
Taiane F.
Leominster, MA
$25-35/hr • 4 yrs exp
Dedicated home health aid with experience, passionate in helping patients of all ages and all levels of necessity.
Taiane can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, respite care, errands, personal care, dementia & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
2+yrs as home caregiver for elderly (including dementia, Alzheimer's, memory care, hoyer lift use, transport and medical appointment help, bathing, housekeeping, cooking, amputee transfer, personal hygiene care, etc.)
1+yr internship volunteer with Tucson Interfaith Community Services (elder companion visiting, shopping help,...
Hope can also help with: Meal prep, companionship, dementia, hospice services, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
Myke O.
Leominster, MA
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Certified Medical Assistant, CNA, HHA, Providing Senior Care For Your Loved Ones.
My name is Myke, I specialize in care with Alzheimer and Dementia patients. I have 10 years of working in a hospital setting caring with patients on a Geri Psych, my caring and nurturing personality gives me great patients for your loved ones. I am currently certified in first aid and CPR. I am a certified medical assistant,...
Myke can also help with: Hospice services, errands, dementia, light cleaning, companionship, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
CNA
Olivia S.
Leominster, MA
$15-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
I am a certified Nursing assistant, Home health Aide, I have a 5 year experience in this field, am friendly, good time keeper, clean, good cook, patient, good listener and much more to offer if hired.
Olivia can also help with: Meal prep, errands, transportation, light cleaning
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 20 yrs experience in the home health aid field. I love assisting others in need it is very rewarding. I love what I do and wouldn't trade it for anything. I have excellent references.
Crystal can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, personal care
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
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Recent home health aide reviews in Gardner, MA
Hailey R.
5.0
Hailey has worked for my family six years now. Just last year my mother and father needed more care I made Hailey the lead aid. She took a lot of my shoulders! Taking care of hiring and firing, training and the scheduling of aids! Just a blessing. Would highly recommend.
- Julie H.
Aida A.
5.0
It is a pleasure to write a reference for Aida who has been providing in-home care for me for the past three months. This is my first time needing such care as I have had deteriorating health and functioning over the past year and a half following a car accident. As a 69 year old widow, I live alone...
- Carol M.
Cynthia S.
5.0
If you are looking for senior care or a nanny, look no further. Hire Cindy IMMEDIATELY before someone else does. She is AMAZING!! She cared for my parents the past few years until they recently passed away. She is the most incredibly kind, gentle, respectful, reliable and wonderful person....
- Debbie C.
Kelley H.
5.0
I hired Kelley last year when my 95 year old grandfather came to visit for a few weeks. Kelley was excellent. She helped bath him, put lotion on him, she gave him light massage, and took him for walks. She additionally helped change a bandage he had. She was very kind which put my grandfather at...
- Claudia S.
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FAQs for finding home health aides near you in Gardner, MA
What does a home health aide do near me in Gardner, MA?
If you’re planning to hire a home health aide near you in Gardner, MA, 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 Gardner, MA?
When it’s time to hire a home health aide near you in Gardner, MA, 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 Gardner, MA?
To find home health aides near you in Gardner, MA, you can create an account with Care.com and then you can filter and sort local home health aides by distance from Gardner, MA. 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 Gardner, MA?
The average rate for hiring home health aides near you in Gardner, MA 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 Gardner, MA?
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.