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40 home health aides are listed in Palo Alto, CA
The average rate is $26/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby home health aides is 8 years
Home health aides in Palo Alto, CA
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Diana. A 5 year experienced certified nurse assistant and home health aide who is bilingual in Spanish and English . I'm CPR Certified. I've worked in home care and hostipal settings. My Job duties require assisting with ADL's ( activities of daily living ), housekeeping , meal prep, lifting, transportation ,...
Diana can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, companionship, errands, hospice services, dementia & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
CPR
5.0
"We hired Diana for a temporary care-giving position while our regular daytime caregiver was away for a week. My 94 year old mother has Alzheimer's, has hearing trouble and mobility issues, and my 98 year old dad needs a little help around the house and with meal...
Lela C.
Ofa L.
Palo Alto, CA
$30-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Nurses' Aide/Home Health Aide Seeking Full And Part-time Work
I have worked with many clients that were suffering from Alzheimer's, Dementia and Parkinson's as well as stroke patients and Diabetic patients. I would provide bathing, medicine dispensing, daily exercises and meal preparation. I have experience of working with the elderly for over 30 years and I have great references. Most of...
Ofa can also help with: Live-in home care, errands, companionship, hospice services, dementia, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
I am very passionate when it comes to helping others. I have 12+ years of experience in working with seniors and helping them, with errands, prescription drops off, walking, exercise, and restroom help. Aside from all this, I can also serve as a companion. I like to read and talk. I am also open to any ideas they might be...
Carmen can also help with: Errands, companionship, personal care, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep & more
1.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
16 years of hands-on experience as a Caregiver/Home Health Aide. Services include providing assistance with personal care (showers, baths, toileting, grooming), administering medications, cooking, feeding, companionship, supervision, exercises, transportation, transfers (w/hoyer lift), stand-by assistance to prevent falls, and...
Mele can also help with: Light cleaning, companionship, hospice services, home modification, dementia, errands & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
I am a Health Care Aide Certified and CPR certified with over 7 years of Caregiver experience. I am very familiar with Dementia, Alzheimer, Parkinson, Hospice Care, Personal Care such as bathing and Toileting. I am also an expert with Hoyer lift/Gait belt transferring, Companionship, Meal prepping, House keeping and many more....
Seini can also help with: Companionship, hospice services, live-in home care, light cleaning, dementia, errands & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CNA
CPR
5.0
(7)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
COVID-19, vaccinated MA (medical assistant), CNA, Home Health Aid, training in first aid techniques and CPR, experience with medical equipment. Compassionate caregiver who knows how to keep a level head. Provide a number of services to help patients feel comfortable and safe at all times. Excel at proper bedside manner calm,...
Brenda can also help with: Meal prep, companionship, mobility assistance, dementia, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"There are lots of caregivers. But you don't want your loved one processed like a burger on an assembly line, right?! That's why we love Brenda. She is thoughtful and caring. She takes time to listen and speaks softly. Let's face it, our loved ones are not the...
Anthony S.
Barbara S.
Mountain View, CA
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
25 Plus Years Of Experience Private Home And Care Facility
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Retired Home Health Aide in a management position. Group Home setting for over 15+ years. State of California Med certified. CPR Fist Aid, AED trained.
Barbara can also help with: Dementia, home modification, hospice services, personal care
I began working in a nursing home after school when I was in 10th grade because I love to help others, especially seniors. Over the years I have worked in hospitals, nursing homes, mental health facilities, live-in home care, and companion positions.
I have 25+ years experience with all types of dementia, Alzheimer's,...
Kim can also help with: Mobility assistance, errands, live-in home care, meal prep, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:
Wound Care
Home Health Aide
CPR
Olivia S.
Mountain View, CA
$50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi My Name Is Olivia, I Have 12 Year Experience, I Am An Honest And Reliable Person.
My name is Olivia, I am a certified home health aide and also a certified nursing assistant and they have 12 years of experience. Bathing, Mouth care, Denture care, dressing, light housekeeping, and preparing foods, I also work with those with memory loss, Alzheimer's, or other dementia, help with medical, and also taking...
Olivia can also help with: Live-in home care, dementia, errands, companionship, hospice services, light cleaning & more
10 + years experience. Worked extensively with patients with Alzheimer's and Dementia. Also worked at nuts nursing home facility.
Maimoa can also help with: Dementia, personal care, visiting physician, home modification
Skills:
CNA
5.0
(3)
I am a certified home health aide and I have 15 years' experience in caregiving in client's homes. I have worked in many different areas in the peninsula. Some of my duties include transportation to doctors' appointments, grocery shopping and running errands for clients. Assist with bathing, grooming, medication reminders and...
Christy can also help with: Transportation, personal care, errands, companionship, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Christina goes above and beyond. We were so fortunate to have her in our lives and we highly recommend her. She is punctual, attentive and puts safety first. Her caring demeanor makes everyone feel comfortable and trusted in her care."
Lisa W.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Michelle I am a registered Home Health Aid/Caregiver with the state with over 7 years experience caring for clients with distinctive conditions ranging from Dementia to Post Rehab, Palative Care, as well as providing Hospice Services to the terminally ill with Cancer. Additionally I am a registered as a DSP 1 & 2...
Michelle can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, companionship, errands, light cleaning, hospice services & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Michelle went above and beyond for my godmother who recently passed away. She was gentle, caring, and provided comfort for my godmother who was dying from cancer. Michelle is very skilled and knowledgeable. My godmother was very particular on caretakers, but...
Tina C.
Diana V.
San Jose, CA
$25-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Home Health Aide, Companion, Personal Care, Meal Prep, Lite Housekeeping, Errands, PT/FT
5.0
(11)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Diana, & have over 40 yrs of medical exp. From performing nursing duties in busy multi specialty Dr offices to Home Care, my exp. is vast. I'm a CNA, Medical Asst, Phlebotomist, & have R. N. training. I can follow medication regimens by Mouth, Topically & Injection. Can change Indwelling Catheters(F), Peg Feeding Tube,...
Diana can also help with: Personal care, respite care, dementia, visiting nurse, hospice services
Skills:
Wound Care
CNA
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Diana is so kind and nice and also very professional. I trust and love her so much."
Leila F.
4.4
(15)
Hired by 16 families in your neighborhood
I have 25 years of experience of professional, in-home health care, enabling patients to receive quality care in the privacy and comfort of their own home. I pride myself on having the ability to be flexible, and tolerant of making adjustments to meet the varied needs and lifestyles of each individual I work with. I understand...
Linda can also help with: Personal care, dementia, home modification, respite care, hospice services, visiting physician & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Linda is amazing. She is so friendly and helpful. She goes above and beyond and felt like family. She was very helpful to my mom who has Parkinson's and dementia. Linda helped her with dressing, bathing, exercise, appointments, etc. She kept her room and bathroom...
Christa R.
4.5
(2)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I have 20 years of experience working in home care and in hospitals. I thoroughly enjoy working with seniors trying to engage them physically, emotionally, and recreationally. I enjoy the relationships I have developed over the years. I am a California Certified Nurse Assistant and Home Health Aide. My services include...
Vicki can also help with: Dementia, personal care, companionship, hospice services, errands, meal prep & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
4.0
"Vicki was dependable and punctual. She assisted my mom with medication administration."
Jennifer D.
5.0
(1)
My name is Arthur, I am a Nurse Assistant and a Registered Home Health Aid under the CDSS. I have 20 years of Caregiving experience by Private One-on-One Care and by Private Facilities. I can help with Companionship, Transportation Services, Home Care Services, Senior Patient Care, Dementia/Alzheimer Care, Medication Management,...
Arthur can also help with: Errands, dementia, companionship, light cleaning, meal prep, hospice services & more
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Arthur was a caregiver for our father for 10 mos. He came on a daily basis and took full charge of our dad and his personal needs. Our mother at that time was undergoing chemo and needed the extra help. In December our father passed away. After dad passed, mom went...
Care member
Mary Anne C.
San Jose, CA
$30-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
I Love Supporting Seniors In Feeling Honored And Cared For.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I cared for my father for many years as he was managing dementia, helping him to maintain a positive outlook, modified his lifelong interests and passions as well as his physical and cognitive health, including meal prep, bathing, exercise for vitality and balance maintenance, and helping him to reminisce while I wrote a simple...
Mary Anne can also help with: Personal care, live-in home care, dementia, respite care, hospice services
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Mary Anne is a thoughtful, compassionate, and caring person whose care for our now deceased father I observed firsthand. When he resisted showering, she overcame that resistance by making a game of it. When he suffered mild hallucinations, she handled the...
Steve C.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I have 20 years of experience working as a CNA and home health aide. In my experience in both short & long term-care, I assisted my patients with activities of daily living: observing the patient's physical condition, helping them care for themselves, and by teaching them the use of cane and walker. In addition, I have assisted...
Manjula can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, light cleaning, companionship, errands, hospice services & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Manju was amazing with my father-in-law had advanced dementia. She watched him overnight and kept accurate accounts of his condition and communicated her concerns and recommendations to my mother-in-law. She was reliable, kind and I would highly recommend Manju...
Jane C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Simaima. I am a loving and caring wife and a super mom. I am a local Hawaii gal that moved here about 15yrs ago. I love to spend time with my family, cook, sing, and I play a little guitar and piano. I am a 7 years experienced caregiver. I have a HHA certificate (home health aide) which includes a training...
Simaima can also help with: Hospice services, personal care, dementia
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Really stepped up and help me wherever needed!
Was a perfect fit for our needs"
Michelle M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I took care of my mother and father for 7 years while both had cancer. I actually had to quit my college classes because their care was at times very demanding. I am 63 in good health, and am very good company. I have transportation to get to your home, but I do not have my own car at this time to run errands. I have also been a...
Gina can also help with: Light cleaning, transportation, respite care, meal prep, live-in home care
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Gina was a delightful and dependable person. She was very caring and supportive. She kept me informed at all times about my mother. I felt comfortable and knew my mother was in trusting hands. One of the last days of my mothers life was spent with Gina watching...
Mary E.
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Recent home health aide reviews in Palo Alto, CA
Diana R.
5.0
We hired Diana for a temporary care-giving position while our regular daytime caregiver was away for a week. My 94 year old mother has Alzheimer's, has hearing trouble and mobility issues, and my 98 year old dad needs a little help around the house and with meal prep. I found Diana to be very...
- Lela C.
Brenda L.
5.0
Brenda has been working with our elderly mother as her primary caregiver for the past 3 months. Looking after our mother was challenging, because she came home from total knee replacement surgery. Brenda handled caring for our mother delicately and professionally. Brenda is compassionate by nature...
- Rose W.
Christy T.
5.0
I temporarily hired Christy, for my sister. I needed someone to care for her after she fell. Luckily she was able to go to the rehabilitation center and met with us. When P. came home, Christy became her fulltime caregiver. She helped with her med schedule, bathing, personal hygiene, drove her to Dr...
- Juan D.
Michelle L.
5.0
Michelle went above and beyond for my godmother who recently passed away. She was gentle, caring, and provided comfort for my godmother who was dying from cancer. Michelle is very skilled and knowledgeable. My godmother was very particular on caretakers, but Michelle far exceeded her expectations,...
- Tina C.
Diana V.
5.0
We hired Diana for our treatment injections everyday. She was punctual and trust-worthy and made our treatment easier to go through. She was very compassionate and comforting. She was helpful throughout the treatment and friendly. Injections were not painful at all and did not get a single bruise....
- Bagavathi D.
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FAQs for finding home health aides near you in Palo Alto, CA
What does a home health aide do near me in Palo Alto, CA?
If you’re planning to hire a home health aide near you in Palo Alto, CA, 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 Palo Alto, CA?
When it’s time to hire a home health aide near you in Palo Alto, CA, 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 Palo Alto, CA?
To find home health aides near you in Palo Alto, CA, you can create an account with Care.com and then you can filter and sort local home health aides by distance from Palo Alto, CA. 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 Palo Alto, CA?
The average rate for hiring home health aides near you in Palo Alto, CA on Care.com as of May, 2024 is $26.40 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 Palo Alto, CA?
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.