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21 home health aides are listed in Suffolk, VA
The average rate is $17/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby home health aides is 7 years
Home health aides in Suffolk, VA
Michelle S.
Suffolk, VA
$25-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
Smiley Face, Loving And Sweet And Passionate Of What I Do
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I do believe my calling is to make others lives meaningful, creating happiness and touch others lives. I love to take care of people and based on my experiences , I give dignity, respect and value of what I do in life. I work in my entire life taking care of others people lives. Give any good references. I worked as DSP II for...
Michelle can also help with: Personal care, hospice services, errands, respite care, dementia, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Wound Care
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Michelle worked for my 91 year old mother (who has dementia) for about 4-5 months in Virginia Beach. She is an extremely dependable, honest and knowledgeable CNA who has a great enthusiastic, upbeat personality. My mom really enjoyed her company and she was very...
Miriam H.
I'm a licensed CNA. I mostly work in private homes. I believe keeping people comfortable and safe in their homes as long as possible is key to good physical and mental health. I have had clients with as much as total care needed or someone who just wanted company and aid companion.
Julie can also help with: Errands, dementia, light cleaning, personal care, respite care, meal prep & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Caitlyn and I have been a nursing assistant/home health aid for the last five years. I have experience working for multiple residents and for residents one on one in their homes. I've had the pleasure of learning and performing the particulars of past clients; concerning cares, meal preparations, daily...
Caitlyn can also help with: Personal care, hospice services, live-in home care, dementia
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Caitlyn is kind and conscientious. She has energy, commitment and goes that extra mile to be sure her clients receive the best care she can give them. I was very sorry when she left our team."
Sandi K.
Alexis H.
Chesapeake, VA
$11-16/hr • 3 yrs exp
I am currently a home health care aid and I have worked in the medical field for 4 years. I was put on this earth to help others.
Alexis can also help with: Light cleaning, transportation, errands, meal prep, dementia
5.0
(13)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I m a highly experienced Certified Nursing Assistant and home health aide with over 15yrs of experience and dedication. I take pride in caring for all patients young and elderly. I ve had the opportunity to work with cancer patients, Parkinson, Dementia, Alzheimer's , hospice, or just being a companion. I don't mind going the...
Jenneh can also help with: Hospice services, personal care, dementia, respite care
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Jenner is a GODSend. My mom fell on September 9th and broke her leg in 5 places. The rehab center has a 30 to 1 ratio of nurses to patients and we hired Jenner to be my mom’s private night nurse at the rehab center.
My sisters and I live out of state so we...
Care member
5.0
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I worked as caregiver, Home Health Aide (HHA) Companion care, and senior care for over 10 years, I have provided and still providing care for seniors with disabilities, ALS, Hospice, MS, dementia/Alzheimer's, Tracheotomy care, feeding tube and catheter care in their homes. I am very passionate about the care I provide for them...
Sonia can also help with: Hospice services, live-in home care, dementia, light cleaning, companionship, errands & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Sonia has been with us for a year now and has become part of the family. Her work ethic is straight forward and strong. She cares for my husband with ALS.
Totally trustworthy and honest."
Barbara M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Sakinah. I am a certified nursing assistant with over 20 years of experience. I am pleasant, polite, loving, caring, patient, trustworthy, respectful and empathetic. I have a positive assertive attitude and the ability to remain calm during stressful and unpleasant situations. I am passionate about caring for...
Sakinah can also help with: Dementia, home modification, hospice services, companionship, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Sakinah really helped me in a pinch. She is very experienced and has great personality."
Valerie J.
5.0
(2)
When I was younger, I worked in a nursing home which made me want to work in senior care. It's so important to me to give back to my elders - with time, care, companionship, and more. I did a school internship for four months after getting my certificate in home health aide. The internships were both in a nursing home and in the...
Mulu can also help with: Personal care, hospice services, dementia, respite care, visiting nurse
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Mulu is outstanding! I could not have asked for a better caregiver!!"
Janine S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm a licensed caregiver at a area hospital (PRN ONLY). I've worked in the private sector providing home health services. I create an individual care plan for each client tailored to their needs and services I'm fully vaccinated and boosted. I'm CPR and first aid certified. I'm very hands on and attentive to my client needs. I'm...
Cassaundra can also help with: Dementia, companionship, light cleaning, errands, meal prep, respite care & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Licensed Nurse
CNA
5.0
"She was very punctual hired for my elderly mother, who has dementia for the evening. My mom actually remembered her in the morning and said how sweet she was, so that is a BIG plus! Will definitely be hiring her again!"
Kari P.
5.0
(4)
I have been doing home care for quite some time now. I have been working for my grandparents and great grandparents. As a Personal Care Aide I have worked for agencies . I'm currently working at a Group home for Adults with mental health and intellectual disabilities.
Tysean can also help with: Meal prep, errands, companionship, personal care, light cleaning
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"He was a phenomenal worker always dependable and very sad that he has chosen to further his career "
Care member
5.0
(13)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I have 20+ years of experience in home health care, hospice, special needs and CPR/first Aide certified. I have been blessed enough to work with all types of ailments and to name a few, dementia, Alzheimer and ALS. I am very passionate about the care I give to my clients, always willing to go the extra mile. I worked in...
Resse can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, companionship, errands, light cleaning, hospice services & more
Skills:
CPR
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Very very caring- she cared for my sister who had cerebral palsy and cancer. Resse felt like part of the family."
Lupita F.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I'm passionate that each "individual" I meet is treated with respect. I strongly believe I'm part of a unique team and need to listen to each person and/or family to ensure each experience is positive.
I have served in the Social Work field for most of my life, even as a adolescent volunteer at Christiana Hospital. I recently...
Sharon can also help with: Live-in home care, errands, light cleaning, meal prep, respite care, personal care & more
5.0
"Sharon was wonderful......her years of experience shone thru during the interview.....she came up with ideas that had never occurred to me regarding my husband and his care......She isn't shy at all and I always welcome ideas because I'm too exhausted to think of...
Sue J.
Let me start by saying I love what I do. I have done this type of work for 5 years, which has given me the experience needed to care for your loved one. I am trained and consider myself to be the best in my field. Also I have been vaccinated for Covid 19
Serenity can also help with: Errands, dementia, meal prep, live-in home care, light cleaning
Michelle P.
Norfolk, VA
$12-26/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have worked In health care for 20+ yrs. From a home health aide to a medical assistant. I have worked In hospice care as well as an OB/GYN clinic. I enjoy spending time with others
An empty nester at this point. Raised 6 children and comfortable In many different situations.
Michelle can also help with: Meal prep, errands, dementia, hospice services, light cleaning, respite care & more
Skills:
CNA
Hi,
I am here to help with your Child care, Senior care and Special needs. A little bit about myself, I work full time Monday-Friday's with individuals with disabilities. Working with this population has allowed plenty of experience in areas to include, health and safety and leisure activities.
I have completed several...
Makeba can also help with: Personal care, live-in home care, respite care, dementia
Skills:
Licensed Nurse
Eshria M.
Portsmouth, VA
$17-20/hr • 9 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Eshria .. I am currently a CERTIFIED NURSE ASSISTANT and goi g to school to be some an REGISTERED NURSE. I currently work for Sentara in the morning so I am available for evening / night care for seniors . I been in the nursing /home health field for 7 years now . I started out as an PERSONAL CARE AIDE back in...
Eshria can also help with: Dementia, personal care
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Home Health Aide
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Home health aide/ CNA. Available for senior care in home and out of home. I can provide the following services: Companionship, housekeeping, meal prep, memory support, medication reminders, feeding, dressing, bathing, appointments, light house keeping. Non-smoker. Pet friendly. Very sociable and neat. Experience with Alzheimer's...
Andrea can also help with: Errands, hospice services, dementia, live-in home care, light cleaning, companionship & more
Skills:
CNA
Tiera H.
Norfolk, VA
$10-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hello my name is Tiera, I have been caring for seniors for many years it is my passion , and I get a great joy out it.
I started care for seniors straight out of high school in 2006. During my time caring for seniors I have work for Direct Home Health Care for 10 years, Hand & Heart for 5years , and I have also worked for...
Tiera can also help with: Meal prep, companionship, dementia, light cleaning, errands, mobility assistance & more
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a Personal Care Aide and a Certified Nurse Aide.
I have performed home health skills such as housekeeping, bathing, feeding, cooking, Dementia social interactions, assisting with medication, activity planning and bookkeeping.
I just completed 15 years of experience with assisting the elderly and 20 years as a foster...
Helena can also help with: Respite care, dementia, personal care, live-in home care, hospice services
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
CNA
I love taking care of the elderly and that's my passion. My mom is a registered nurse and suggested I get involved in patient care. I took some training. My mom will also help if needed. She's trying start a business in home health
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Recent home health aide reviews in Suffolk, VA
Michelle S.
5.0
Michelle worked for my 91 year old mother (who has dementia) for about 4-5 months in Virginia Beach. She is an extremely dependable, honest and knowledgeable CNA who has a great enthusiastic, upbeat personality. My mom really enjoyed her company and she was very pro-active in getting my mom...
- Miriam H.
Caitlyn W.
5.0
Caitlyn is kind and conscientious. She has energy, commitment and goes that extra mile to be sure her clients receive the best care she can give them. I was very sorry when she left our team.
- Sandi K.
Jenneh S.
5.0
Jenner is a GODSend. My mom fell on September 9th and broke her leg in 5 places. The rehab center has a 30 to 1 ratio of nurses to patients and we hired Jenner to be my mom’s private night nurse at the rehab center.
My sisters and I live out of state so we needed someone we trusted to ensure my...
- Care member
Sonia T.
5.0
Sonia is remarkably reliable. In the seven months she has cared for out mother, she has never been late or had to miss a shift. She is so capable and organized that she really helped us transition our elderly mother back to home care, from assisted living. My Mom's quality of life is better with...
- Care member
Sakinah A.
5.0
Sakinah really helped me in a pinch. She is very experienced and has great personality.
- Valerie J.
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FAQs for finding home health aides near you in Suffolk, VA
What does a home health aide do near me in Suffolk, VA?
If you’re planning to hire a home health aide near you in Suffolk, VA, 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 Suffolk, VA?
When it’s time to hire a home health aide near you in Suffolk, VA, 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 Suffolk, VA?
To find home health aides near you in Suffolk, VA, you can create an account with Care.com and then you can filter and sort local home health aides by distance from Suffolk, VA. 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 Suffolk, VA?
The average rate for hiring home health aides near you in Suffolk, VA on Care.com as of May, 2024 is $17.50 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 Suffolk, VA?
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.