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I have worked in the health and home care field for 10 years and have extensive experience working with elderly persons, children and pets. I also have experience in housekeeping.
I look forward to getting to know you and meeting your needs. I have a Home Health Aide certification. I love working with this population and...
Jessa can also help with: Errands, companionship, dementia, home modification, light cleaning, hospice services & more
I have worked with patients with muscular dystrophy, dementia, COPD, and various other conditions just to name a few. I am a great companion for the elderly. I am a hard worker, accountable, dependable, reliable, and always strive to make a difference to deliver the best care I can provide. Everyone tells me I am great with the...
Alysse can also help with: Home modification, hospice services, dementia, personal care, respite care, live-in home care & more
I am a certified nurse assistant/ home health aide for over 12 years. I have experienced working in various nursing homes, assistant living, hospice care and in private homes. It's a pleasure for me to work with the elderly to assist and to be a companion to them.
I assisted with ADL, giving showers, bath, skin, hair, mouth,...
Faye can also help with: Dementia, personal care, hospice services
I have 2 years of paid experience as a Home Health Aide, six year experience in the aging field, and 4 years of personal experience caring for my disabled mother.
I have my masters in Management of Aging Services and am trained to care for those with Dementia. My CNA expired in 2015 but I still hold the skills.
Happy to help...
Avery can also help with: Home modification, companionship, personal care, mobility assistance, dementia
I was a home health aid, CNA and PCA for a few years. I love working with and for individuals needing assistance, from young children to senior citizens. I have a happy go lucky attitude and get along with anyone.
Belinda can also help with: Respite care, hospice services, personal care, dementia
I worked as a Home Health aide for a few years in my teens then I went on to working as a Certified Nurse Assistant for 5 years at the Overlook of Northampton (Highview of Northampton). I then went on to caring for my Grandmother and did so for the last 3 years of her life. After she passed, I decided to take a break and I ended...
Amanda can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, personal care, respite care, home modification, hospice services & more
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FAQs for finding home health aides near you in Northampton, MA
What does a home health aide do near me in Northampton, MA?
If you’re planning to hire a home health aide near you in Northampton, 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 Northampton, MA?
When it’s time to hire a home health aide near you in Northampton, 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 Northampton, MA?
To find home health aides near you in Northampton, MA, you can create an account with Care.com and then you can filter and sort local home health aides by distance from Northampton, 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 Northampton, MA?
The average rate for hiring home health aides near you in Northampton, MA on Care.com as of June, 2024 is $17.67 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 Northampton, 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.