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20 home health aides are listed in Gary, IN
The average rate is $19/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby home health aides is 10 years
Home health aides in Gary, IN
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Seeking a position as a certified Health Aid provider to care for and comfort those in need. Experience with individuals battling dementia, Alzheimer, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, parkinson's, MS, cancer patients, stroke victims, wound care, mental disorders and other diseases and disorders.
Also, I'm highly experienced in...
Jacqueline can also help with: Dementia, errands, light cleaning, hospice services, companionship, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
Wound Care
5.0
"She’s a very hard and compassionate worker ."
Care member
I am a patient, loving, intuitive Certified Home Health Aide. I have been taking care of the elderly for over 10 yrs both personally and professionally. It's not just a job to me. It's my passion and my God given gift. I consider it a privilege to be trusted with such an important role in someone's life.
Shunea can also help with: Dementia, errands, light cleaning, meal prep, respite care, hospice services & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I worked in Chicago at Rush University Medical Center from 1989 until 2016, with 17 of those years dedicated to the operating rooms. I have admirable experience in providing companion care for home care or in a hospital environment. I have a sound knowledge of managing clients with Cancer, Dementia, Parkinson, Alzheimer's and...
Sheila can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, mobility assistance, dementia, companionship, errands & more
Skills:
Wound Care
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"I highly recommend Shelia as a candidate for employment. Shelia has cared for my father for the last five years . Shelia is extremely compassionate and completely trustworthy.I am very confident that you will be as happy with her work as we were.
Shelia was...
Rowena D.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am trained to assist with all basic activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, eating, grooming, moving from one place to another, and toileting. I can check vital signs such as blood pressure, respiration and pulse, monitor a client's physical and mental condition; level of exercise; and how much they are...
Yolanda can also help with: Respite care, live-in home care, hospice services, dementia
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Yolanda is a caring provider who is easy to work with. She was always on time and very pleasant. She's cared for her own Mom and treats her patients like family."
Antionette G.
Sherry M.
Merrillville, IN
$12-40/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Have been in the medical field for over 20yrs, very dependable, very caring, team player, help individuals with their activities of daily living. CPR Certified, Home Health Aide Certification.
Sherry can also help with: Companionship, errands, hospice services, home modification, dementia, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Sherry was a great caregiver to my father . She was always punctual, professional and easy to work with . Highly recommend Sherry and would definitely hire her again !"
Audrey M.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 4 years of paid HHA experienced as well as on the Indiana registry. I'm willing to undergo any background/drugtest/fingerprint as well. I'm comfortable with smokers and pets as well as providing everyday ADL's to your loved one. I'm willing to Negotiate pay because I'm very understanding. I'm also CPR certified for adults...
Charlene can also help with: Mobility assistance, dementia, companionship, meal prep, light cleaning, errands & more
Talia G.
Crown Point, IN
$25-50/hr • 2 yrs exp
I just graduated nursing school, but have 2 years of paid experience as a home health aide through a staffing agency. I worked home healthcare and facilities with elderly patients, and received outstanding reviews for my care during my time at agency.
I am beginning to work as a nurse in July and am getting married in June, so...
Talia can also help with: Errands, respite care, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia, transportation & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
I am currently a licensed home health aide in the state of Indiana and have cared for many seniors. I have lots of experience with alzheimer's and dementia patients, bed bound patients, paraplegic patients, as well as several other types of needs. In addition, I am about to graduate nursing school, which helps me stay up to date...
Emily can also help with: Hospice services, respite care, mobility assistance, dementia, personal care, companionship & more
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
I have 6 years experience as a home health aide and 3 years as a residential aide. During both positions, I was responsible for cooking, cleaning (entire home), bathing my clients. Everything that needed to be taken care of in the home setting, I provided due to their disabilities. I was also responsible for grocery, household,...
Jontue can also help with: Companionship, personal care, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep, errands & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Maria R.
Merrillville, IN
$25-50/hr • 20 yrs exp
I'd describe my personality as happy, helpful.
I like caring for seniors because I have a heart for those in need.
I'm looking for a job that is in need of a caregiver who really needs help.
I started caring for seniors when I graduated from Olympia College. Studied to be a medical assistant and Home Health aide. Started in...
Maria can also help with: Mobility assistance, light cleaning, companionship, meal prep, respite care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
(1)
In 2018, I worked as a home health aide, I won't mention because I don't want to slander a place that may have improved. I have previous experience helping elderly. Primarily helping them move around, clean their house, run their errands. While I was and am capable of helping more, the people I cared for didn't need the extra...
Alyssa can also help with: Meal prep, errands, transportation, light cleaning, live-in home care
I have worked at three senior living facilities and currently work part time for a home health company since February of 2020. I have also provided home care for a few people outside of my main job. I am very patient and always put work first. Willing to travel within northern Indiana and southwest Michigan. I was CNA certified...
Skills:
CNA
I have been an Home Health Aide for 13 years, I love what I do.
I am a mother of 4 I'm married I live in Crete. I took care of my grandmother before she died. I recently took care of a school teacher that lived in Crete for 2 years.
Kameela can also help with: Meal prep, errands, light cleaning, companionship, hospice services, personal care & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
I am a registered nurse in the ICU with experience in home health care, personal care, medications, hospice, and dementia. I worked as a home health aide for a privately owned company while in nursing school. With my experience in nursing school and at work, I can offer quality care to your loved one.
Isabella can also help with: Dementia, personal care, respite care
Skills:
CPR
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
Robin B.
Highland, IN
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
I am a certified nursing assistant and a home health aide. I have over 25 yrs experience. I have experience in Alzheimer's and dementia care , stroke, diabetes, bed found patients as well as children. I enjoy helping people in their homes .
Robin can also help with: Meal prep, companionship, hospice services, light cleaning, errands, dementia & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Home Health Aide
Denise W.
Chicago Heights, IL
$19-24/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hi Families, I am new to this app and online sitting over all . I am Denise from Chicago but now reside in the South Suburbs. I am a mother of 3 and grandmother of 20. I am looking for something stable but an open to occasional sittings .
I have been retired for about 8 years now from Methodist Hospital to help with all my...
Denise can also help with: Transportation, errands, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Tamearrha I.
Hammond, IN
$16-40/hr • 5 yrs exp
l've been a caregiver for 6 years now. I was introduced to this line of work around the time my grandmother passed away. I took care of her in her last days and I enjoyed it. So I began to look for jobs where I could help seniors in their everyday living and just trying to make them more comfortable and happy. I started off...
Tamearrha can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, live-in home care, dementia, hospice services
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
Rickayla W.
Calumet City, IL
$22-38/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hello! I'm an experienced home health aide and certified nursing assistant (CNA) with CPR certification. My personality is usually described as outgoing, energetic, and caring. I have experience working with children, young adults, and the elderly, including those with mental illnesses, psychiatric conditions, and in hospice...
Rickayla can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, meal prep, companionship, errands, hospice services & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
CPR
Personable and compassionate private home health caregiver with 7 years of experience. I work with a team of woman who help to cover hours that care needed if need be. Looking to continue to my journey in helping you take care of your loved ones while in the comfort of their homes.
Colleen can also help with: Dementia, errands, light cleaning, companionship, meal prep, hospice services & more
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Recent home health aide reviews in Gary, IN
Jacqueline J.
5.0
Jacqueline cared for my mother for the last 2 months of my mother's life. Jacqueline was a very kind and caring caregiver, always looking for ways to make my mother as comfortable as possible.
- Care member
Sheila P.
5.0
Sheila is a knowledgeable caregiver who provided excellent care for my mom from March 2022 until November 2023. She is quite dependable and punctual. She rarely asked for time off, but when she did, she gave notice well in advance. My mom’s dementia led to some challenging situations which Sheila...
- Barbara F.
Yolanda J.
5.0
She is honest, punctual and dependable.
- Melvalett C.
Sherry M.
5.0
Sherry was a great caregiver to my father . She was always punctual, professional and easy to work with . Highly recommend Sherry and would definitely hire her again !
- Audrey M.
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FAQs for finding home health aides near you in Gary, IN
What does a home health aide do near me in Gary, IN?
If you’re planning to hire a home health aide near you in Gary, IN, 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 Gary, IN?
When it’s time to hire a home health aide near you in Gary, IN, 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 Gary, IN?
To find home health aides near you in Gary, IN, you can create an account with Care.com and then you can filter and sort local home health aides by distance from Gary, IN. 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 Gary, IN?
The average rate for hiring home health aides near you in Gary, IN on Care.com as of May, 2024 is $19.50 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 Gary, IN?
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.