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I have many years of experience in the senior care field, though not all professionally. I am a mama of four amazing kiddos. I have professional experience working with children as well as adults. I am currently working as an in home care giver/ homemaker. I have previously worked in an adult foster care home with adults with...
Stephanie can also help with: Companionship, mobility assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, errands, dementia & more
Skills:
CPR
I am a CNA and have been certified for almost 4 years, previous to my certification I had been an in home health aide for 3. 5 years between private clients as well as working for an agency. I have always had a passion for caring for the elderly since I started helping care for family members at a young age, I knew this was...
Paris can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, hospice services, light cleaning, respite care, errands & more
Skills:
Wound Care
CNA
Medical Equipment Experience
Cathy H.
Kalamazoo, MI
$15/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(8)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Experienced Caregiver Available Full-Time
I have worked as a Home Health Aide and Certified Nursing Assistant for over 35 years. I have also worked as a babysitter, nanny, pet sitter, and house sitter. I love meeting new people and assisting them with their daily needs.
Cathy can also help with: Home modification, respite care, dementia, personal care
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"In addition to being punctual and dependable, Cathy is like a member of the family. She took care of my mother one day a week while she was on hospice and continued when she went off hospice until her transition, which was over a period of more than two years. I...
Care member
Skylar S.
Kalamazoo, MI
$19-24/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi, my name is Skylar! I am at KVCC to become an elementary teacher. I have 2 years of professional childcare experience. I have experience with infants, toddlers, and school age children and special needs. I currently work as a home health aide with a teen who has physical and cognitively disabilities. Day to day...
Skylar can also help with: Light cleaning, transportation, errands
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Skylar helped my mother while she was unable to walk. She did safe transfers and was a bubbly personality to be around. She kept the house tidy and helped run errands."
Ann S.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Zariah , and I am thrilled to introduce myself as a dedicated and compassionate home health aide. With a genuine passion for providing quality care to individuals in need, I am eager to make a difference in the lives of those I serve.
Throughout my career, I have developed a strong understanding of the unique...
Zarirah can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, dementia, personal care, errands
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Hi my name is Melina, I have worked in healthcare for the past 15 years. My current position is the Office Manager at Home Healthcare. I have worked with this company since 2006. Not only am I the manager for the Kalamazoo office, I am a home health aide. I love caring for people in need. It's a passion of mine that I enjoy.
Melina can also help with: Hospice services, personal care, respite care, dementia
Skills:
Ambulatory Care
Alzheimer's Care
Bathing
Caregiving
COVID-19 Trained
Dementia Care
EPIC Trained
Excellent Organizational Skills
Gait belt Safety/Assistance
Home Care
Health/Body Hygiene
Laboratory Experience
Client/Patient Laundry
Man Made Natural Disasters/Severe Weather Preparation Trained
Medical Coding...
Alicia can also help with: Companionship, hospice services, errands, dementia, live-in home care, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
CPR
Jody H.
Lawton, MI
$25-35/hr • 9 yrs exp
Home Health Aid Available For Housekeeping , Transportation And Personal Care.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I first starting working with seniors because of my own experiences caring for family members . I enjoyed my time with them so much I decided to go into home health care . I have since worked with many clients with ailments including incontinence, diabetes and mobility issues . I enjoy hearing about the lives of my clients and...
Jody can also help with: Mobility assistance, light cleaning, companionship, meal prep, dementia, errands & more
Skills:
Wound Care
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Jody helped care for my mother. She did a wonderful job. She was dependable and caring. She was very thorough in all she did. We were very grateful for her help."
Tamera M.
I've been working with seniors for 10+ years. I was a Home Health Aide for 6 years before I went into the administration of the home care agency I worked at. I spent 4 years in the office when I decided to find a job that worked with my schooling goals better.
I have done dementia care, medication management, transportation,...
Alicia can also help with: Hospice services, errands, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep, live-in home care & more
Angel S.
Richland, MI
$25-30/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as compassionate, reliable and an animal lover
I worked at Park Place Living Centre in Kalamazoo. I worked 1 year in the assisted living units that housed 60 residents. The next 2 years I worked in the dementia unit, that housed 20 residents. I also worked for Visiting Nurses in the my off time. I...
Angel can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, meal prep, errands, home modification, respite care & more
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Recent home health aide reviews in Portage, MI
Cathy H.
5.0
I had to give up driving and needed help to get to doctor appointments. She helps me remember things which is a huge help. Cathy is dependable and a very sweet person. I would give her ten stars!
- Rita D.
Skylar S.
5.0
Skylar helped my mother while she was unable to walk. She did safe transfers and was a bubbly personality to be around. She kept the house tidy and helped run errands.
- Ann S.
Jody H.
5.0
Jody was a wonderful help to our family. I highly recommend her. She is caring, dependable, professional, and a great communicator. She knows how to assess the situation and really cares about her clients.
- Katie V.
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FAQs for finding home health aides near you in Portage, MI
What does a home health aide do near me in Portage, MI?
If you’re planning to hire a home health aide near you in Portage, MI, 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 Portage, MI?
When it’s time to hire a home health aide near you in Portage, MI, 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 Portage, MI?
To find home health aides near you in Portage, MI, you can create an account with Care.com and then you can filter and sort local home health aides by distance from Portage, MI. 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 Portage, MI?
The average rate for hiring home health aides near you in Portage, MI on Care.com as of April, 2024 is $18.00 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 Portage, MI?
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.