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21 home health aides are listed in Portland, OR
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 Portland, OR
5.0
(1)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have been in the care-giving industry since 1992, employed by state and private parties. Having vast experience with ALS, COPD, Dementia, personal care, errands and transportation, meal prep, special dietary needs, medication therapy, recovery and rehabilitation, and oxygen therapy. Excellent references as well as letters of...
Julie can also help with: Meal prep, companionship, errands, personal care, dementia, respite care & more
5.0
"Julie was absolutely wonderful with my mother and became part of our family. If you have the opportunity to have her care for a loved one you couldn't do any better."
Jay M.
Vianney R.
Portland, OR
$26-28/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I became a CNA in 2012 and have worked in healthcare since then. I have care for elderly and middle age people over 12 years now, worked in all healthcare like nursing homes, skilled facilities as well as hospital and hospice and home health care. Certified nursing assistant, home health aide and CPR/BLS current. I would love to...
Vianney can also help with: Light cleaning, hospice services, companionship, home modification, dementia, meal prep & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"She's caring and passionate about her job and family. She is always on time and willing to help."
Maria B.
4.9
(11)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
Hi, My name is Mel and I have 13 +years of care giving experience. My Motto is to provide quality, positive, friendly care and to ensure that the safety of my clients is a priority. I'm certified in CPR/First Aid and a certified Home Nurse. I am also certified in Peritoneal dialysis (PD, this is for people who are receiving...
Mel can also help with: Home modification, errands, light cleaning, companionship, dementia, hospice services & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Mel cared for my wife throughout the last of her life with ALS. It's difficult to put in words how much of a gift Mel has for Caregiving, she became part of our family. She is highly experienced in every aspect of Caregiving I can think of- capably doing Wheelchair...
Bonnie G.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 18 families in your neighborhood
I have been a caregiver for 20 years. I am a certified nursing assistant and certified home health aid with extensive experience in hospice care and have my CPR certificate. I love assisting clients with the activities of daily living - walking, grooming, bathing, transfers, medication management and I love managing their house...
Cathy can also help with: Errands, companionship, live-in home care, dementia, hospice services, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Cathy was great to work with and I'll be using her again to help my grandma! Cathy has endless patience with a pleasant demeanor, just a wonderful person to have help someone you love."
Harmony A.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am looking for part-time caregiving and companionship opportunities. I have professional experience working as a caregiver in people's homes and assisted living facilities. I've provided care and companionship in memory care facilities as well.
One thing you should know about me is I'm very considerate, punctual, and pay...
Emil can also help with: Respite care, hospice services, meal prep, errands, home modification, transportation & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Emil helped me by driving me to doctors' appts. He is wonderful-- very reliable, punctual, sensitive and supportive. I always feel "in good hands" when i am with him. He is a caring person, genuinely wants to help other people. Plus he is a very interesting...
Suzanne W.
I have 6 years of experience working with seniors , CNA certification and DHS provider.
* medication administration
* personal hygiene
* shopping in meal prep
* light housekeeping
Skills:
CNA
Jamie B.
Portland, OR
$45-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Skilled Register Nurse And Former Home Health Aide - Can Help With Just About Any Care Needed
I was a Home health aide for 5 years until I became a registered nurse. As a nurse I have worked in long term care, skilled nursing, memory care, rehab, home health, and in hospitals. I am currently an oncology nurse at a hospital.
I can help with most needs and I am flexible in time and cost depending on the need and...
Jamie can also help with: Personal care, hospice services, errands, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia & more
I have 10 years of experience working in a hospital as a physical therapy aide while getting my undergraduate degree. I have also worked in a clinical setting as a medical assistant. I have volunteered at Outside-In in their community health department. I graduated from nursing school, December 13, 2023, and currently waiting...
Amy can also help with: Home modification, companionship, light cleaning, dementia, errands, hospice services & more
Skills:
Wound Care
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
Hi there! My name is Kimberly and I'm a 7th semester nursing student at Boise State University. I've worked at an assisted living facility as well as a home health aide. I am able to help with light housekeeping, preparing meals, providing transport, and companionship. I am CPR/BLS certified and have many more certifications...
Kimberly can also help with: Errands, transportation, meal prep
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
Make my patients happy and comfortable is my goal.
Experience as a CNA2 at Work for Kaiser hospital, and providence home health, hospice, Alzheimer's, dementia, Parkinson's, COPD, Med aid, etc.
Iveth can also help with: Hospice services, meal prep, light cleaning, errands, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
CPR
Here is my professional experience: Oct. 2012 - Present Senior Center, Portland, OR Caregiver Provided help to elderly residents with personal care, grooming, toileting and ambulation. Administered scheduled medication according to doctor's prescription orders. Kept an accurate Medical Administration Record of each patient....
Carolina can also help with: Errands, live-in home care, meal prep, hospice services, dementia, light cleaning & more
5.0
(3)
I have 15+ years of experience in the medical field.. I can help with Transportation Services and Respite Care. I'm a certified CNA and certified Home Health Care Aide. I have experience with Hospice,, Behavioral Health, Dementia, Alzheimer's, ADL'S., etc.
Shannon can also help with: Errands, personal care, light cleaning, meal prep, dementia, hospice services & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Want to recommend Shannon She is an awesome worker. She took care of my brother and she was amazing."
Care member
5.0
(8)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Being a social worker since an early age helping others in my community has always been my passion. I got inspired to pursue counseling to help uplift my peers and less advantaged, and also got into care giving.
Caring for my Parents in their time of need was my greatest pleasure, My father being a Dementia Patient and my mother...
Esther can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, hospice services, personal care, respite care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
Wound Care
5.0
"Ester is a wonderful loving caregiver. She is professional in every way. She was our family’s favorite."
Care member
Brenda W.
Vancouver, WA
$29-32/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
NIGHT CAREGIVER(CNA)
Hi? I'm a CNA (Certified Nursing Aide) for 14yrs (Wa State License), CPR and First Aid, Dementia, Alzheimer, Hospice trained and Experiences. I have worked in Hospital settings, Nursing homes, Home health care, Group homes and Private/Home care. Am reliable, punctual, flexible, trustworthy, very passionate...
Brenda can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, light cleaning, mobility assistance, companionship, meal prep & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
CPR
5.0
"Brenda was a warm and compassionate nighttime caregiver for my sister leading up to and while she was on hospice. She truly loved my sister and my sister loved her. My sister was in a lot of pain from bone metastasis and Brenda was knowledgeable about the pain...
Anya T.
3.8
(11)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
I specialize in companionship. I am a CNA, CMA (Med Tech.) and Home Health Aide. Non-smoker. Full Covid vaccinations. Cat & dog lover.
Have a variety of experience from working as a tech in medical center hospitals plus years at Kansas City VA and passing medications as a Charge CMA in assisted living facilities. I have been in...
Connie can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, errands, mobility assistance, companionship, dementia & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Connie has been providing companion and care for my parents for a while. They are very pleased with her and I'm happy we have her!"
Katy L.
Lucena C.
Vancouver, WA
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.8
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've been in this field for more than 14 years, I work at Nursing home and Agency for home health aid. My job description provide as follow; Companionship, bathing, grooming, running errands, meal prep. Administering medication if necessary and etc.
4.0
"Lucena was an angel who came into my life and cared for my mother with a gentle devotion and professionalism that was amazing. She was also able to take things in stride and laugh a little which was important caring for someone with Alzheimer's. In addition she was...
Rebecca D.
I have been a CNA, home health aide for more than 23 years. I have taken care of people in their houses, hospitals, nursing homes and even in assisted living.
Jane can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, personal care
Although it has been some time since I have provided this kind of care, I am a full time special education life skills teacher and provide care for students with cognitive disabilities and who are medically fragile. I'm nurturing and caring by nature and my skills from my full time job can easily transfer to elderly care. Red...
Vicki can also help with: Respite care, dementia, personal care, visiting nurse, live-in home care
I am Sheila C. My certifications include home health aide, medical assistant, phlebotomist, and certified nursing assistant. I am a professional with over 20 years of experience.
Sheila can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, errands, meal prep, hospice services, companionship & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Malee K.
Vancouver, WA
$24/hr • 7 yrs exp
Experienced Well Rounded Caregiver Looking For Temporary And Part Time Work
I started out doing in home care about 13 years ago in Arizona. During my 3 years of caregiving in Arizona I helped take care of over 30 people. I also did caregiving in Idaho for a couple of different in home care companies before I ultimately moved to Washington state 10 years ago. I got my certified nursing assistant license...
Malee can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, errands, light cleaning, home modification, meal prep & more
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Recent home health aide reviews in Portland, OR
Julie H.
5.0
Julie was absolutely wonderful with my mother and became part of our family. If you have the opportunity to have her care for a loved one you couldn't do any better.
- Jay M.
Vianney R.
5.0
She's caring and passionate about her job and family. She is always on time and willing to help.
- Maria B.
Mel W.
5.0
Mel cared for my wife throughout the last of her life with ALS. It's difficult to put in words how much of a gift Mel has for Caregiving, she became part of our family. She is highly experienced in every aspect of Caregiving I can think of- capably doing Wheelchair transfers, operating a Hoyer Lift,...
- Bonnie G.
Cathy J.
5.0
Cathy genuinely cares about her clients. She is knowledgeable of various medical conditions and phases of life. She easily engages with various types of people. Cathy likes to find activities to do with her clients and is able to meet clients needs. She is a wonderful cook too!
- Dayna R.
Emil M.
5.0
Emil helped me by driving me to doctors' appts. He is wonderful-- very reliable, punctual, sensitive and supportive. I always feel "in good hands" when i am with him. He is a caring person, genuinely wants to help other people. Plus he is a very interesting person! So- it is fun talking with him....
- Suzanne W.
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FAQs for finding home health aides near you in Portland, OR
What does a home health aide do near me in Portland, OR?
If you’re planning to hire a home health aide near you in Portland, OR, 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 Portland, OR?
When it’s time to hire a home health aide near you in Portland, OR, 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 Portland, OR?
To find home health aides near you in Portland, OR, you can create an account with Care.com and then you can filter and sort local home health aides by distance from Portland, OR. 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 Portland, OR?
The average rate for hiring home health aides near you in Portland, OR on Care.com as of May, 2024 is $26.62 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 Portland, OR?
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.
Ratings for Portland, OR home health aides listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
Home Health Aides in Portland, OR are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 20 reviews of the 21 listed home health aides.