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16 home health aides are listed in Valparaiso, IN
The average rate is $15/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby home health aides is 4 years
Home health aides in Valparaiso, IN
5.0
(1)
In 2018, I worked as a home health aide, I won't mention because I don't want to slander a place that may have improved. I have previous experience helping elderly. Primarily helping them move around, clean their house, run their errands. While I was and am capable of helping more, the people I cared for didn't need the extra...
Alyssa can also help with: Live-in home care, meal prep, errands, transportation, light cleaning
Personable and compassionate private home health caregiver with 7 years of experience. I work with a team of woman who help to cover hours that care needed if need be. Looking to continue to my journey in helping you take care of your loved ones while in the comfort of their homes.
Colleen can also help with: Companionship, hospice services, meal prep, dementia, light cleaning, errands & more
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Seeking a position as a certified Health Aid provider to care for and comfort those in need. Experience with individuals battling dementia, Alzheimer, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, parkinson's, MS, cancer patients, stroke victims, wound care, mental disorders and other diseases and disorders.
Also, I'm highly experienced in...
Jacqueline can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, companionship, light cleaning, errands, hospice services & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Jacqueline cared for my mother for the last 2 months of my mother's life. Jacqueline was a very kind and caring caregiver, always looking for ways to make my mother as comfortable as possible."
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am trained to assist with all basic activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, eating, grooming, moving from one place to another, and toileting. I can check vital signs such as blood pressure, respiration and pulse, monitor a client's physical and mental condition; level of exercise; and how much they are...
Yolanda can also help with: Respite care, live-in home care, hospice services, dementia
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"She was a very pleasant individual..She seems to truly care and have a passion for her work...She was very punctual..She will be an asset to your team..."
Aisha V.
Michelle M.
La Porte, IN
$16/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I am currently located in Rolling Prairie, Indiana. Care. com has yet to respond to my requests to change my location.
I have five years experience as a PCA in the home health environment. I have current PCA certification, CPR/First Aid, Mental Health First Aid training, training in elderly care, Naloxone training and am always...
Michelle can also help with: Live-in home care, dementia
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Michelle is a caring and dedicated caregiver. She lived with our loved one and took care of her 24/7 by herself for several weeks until we hired additional help, which was challenging. She coordinated with Hospice, managed medications, and ran the house. She did...
Ginger T.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I worked in Chicago at Rush University Medical Center from 1989 until 2016, with 17 of those years dedicated to the operating rooms. I have admirable experience in providing companion care for home care or in a hospital environment. I have a sound knowledge of managing clients with Cancer, Dementia, Parkinson, Alzheimer's and...
Sheila can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, mobility assistance, dementia, errands, meal prep & more
Skills:
Wound Care
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"I highly recommend Shelia as a candidate for employment. Shelia has cared for my father for the last five years . Shelia is extremely compassionate and completely trustworthy.I am very confident that you will be as happy with her work as we were.
Shelia was...
Rowena D.
Sherry M.
Merrillville, IN
$12-40/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Have been in the medical field for over 20yrs, very dependable, very caring, team player, help individuals with their activities of daily living. CPR Certified, Home Health Aide Certification.
Sherry can also help with: Errands, dementia, light cleaning, home modification, companionship, hospice services & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
CPR
5.0
"Sherry was a great caregiver to my father . She was always punctual, professional and easy to work with . Highly recommend Sherry and would definitely hire her again !"
Audrey M.
I have worked at three senior living facilities and currently work part time for a home health company since February of 2020. I have also provided home care for a few people outside of my main job. I am very patient and always put work first. Willing to travel within northern Indiana and southwest Michigan. I was CNA certified...
Skills:
CNA
I am a patient, loving, intuitive Certified Home Health Aide. I have been taking care of the elderly for over 10 yrs both personally and professionally. It's not just a job to me. It's my passion and my God given gift. I consider it a privilege to be trusted with such an important role in someone's life.
Shunea can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, errands, light cleaning, respite care, hospice services & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 4 years of paid HHA experienced as well as on the Indiana registry. I'm willing to undergo any background/drugtest/fingerprint as well. I'm comfortable with smokers and pets as well as providing everyday ADL's to your loved one. I'm willing to Negotiate pay because I'm very understanding. I'm also CPR certified for adults...
Charlene can also help with: Dementia, mobility assistance, light cleaning, errands, companionship, meal prep & more
I am currently a licensed home health aide in the state of Indiana and have cared for many seniors. I have lots of experience with alzheimer's and dementia patients, bed bound patients, paraplegic patients, as well as several other types of needs. In addition, I am about to graduate nursing school, which helps me stay up to date...
Emily can also help with: Respite care, hospice services, dementia, mobility assistance, companionship, personal care & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
Medical Equipment Experience
I have 6 years experience as a home health aide and 3 years as a residential aide. During both positions, I was responsible for cooking, cleaning (entire home), bathing my clients. Everything that needed to be taken care of in the home setting, I provided due to their disabilities. I was also responsible for grocery, household,...
Jontue can also help with: Dementia, personal care, companionship, light cleaning, errands, meal prep & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Talia G.
Crown Point, IN
$25-50/hr • 2 yrs exp
I just graduated nursing school, but have 2 years of paid experience as a home health aide through a staffing agency. I worked home healthcare and facilities with elderly patients, and received outstanding reviews for my care during my time at agency.
I am beginning to work as a nurse in July and am getting married in June, so...
Talia can also help with: Meal prep, errands, light cleaning, transportation, respite care, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
I am a registered nurse in the ICU with experience in home health care, personal care, medications, hospice, and dementia. I worked as a home health aide for a privately owned company while in nursing school. With my experience in nursing school and at work, I can offer quality care to your loved one.
Isabella can also help with: Personal care, dementia, respite care
Skills:
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
Looking for a part-time weekend job or nightly visits on the weekdays as I do currently have a full-time job during the week. I am a medical staff coordinator but have had hands-on clinical experience during my college years as a home health aide. During this time, I provided many clients with medication assistance,...
Juliana can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, dementia
Skills:
Wound Care
Maria R.
Merrillville, IN
$25-50/hr • 20 yrs exp
I'd describe my personality as happy, helpful.
I like caring for seniors because I have a heart for those in need.
I'm looking for a job that is in need of a caregiver who really needs help.
I started caring for seniors when I graduated from Olympia College. Studied to be a medical assistant and Home Health aide. Started in...
Maria can also help with: Respite care, mobility assistance, meal prep, companionship, light cleaning
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
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Recent home health aide reviews in Valparaiso, IN
Jacqueline J.
5.0
Jacqueline cared for my mother for the last 2 months of my mother's life. Jacqueline was a very kind and caring caregiver, always looking for ways to make my mother as comfortable as possible.
- Care member
Yolanda J.
5.0
She is honest, punctual and dependable.
- Melvalett C.
Michelle M.
5.0
Michelle is a caring and dedicated caregiver. She lived with our loved one and took care of her 24/7 by herself for several weeks until we hired additional help, which was challenging. She coordinated with Hospice, managed medications, and ran the house. She did the grocery shopping and meal prep,...
- Ginger T.
Sheila P.
5.0
Sheila is a knowledgeable caregiver who provided excellent care for my mom from March 2022 until November 2023. She is quite dependable and punctual. She rarely asked for time off, but when she did, she gave notice well in advance. My mom’s dementia led to some challenging situations which Sheila...
- Barbara F.
Sherry M.
5.0
Sherry was a great caregiver to my father . She was always punctual, professional and easy to work with . Highly recommend Sherry and would definitely hire her again !
- Audrey M.
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FAQs for finding home health aides near you in Valparaiso, IN
What does a home health aide do near me in Valparaiso, IN?
If you’re planning to hire a home health aide near you in Valparaiso, IN, 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 Valparaiso, IN?
When it’s time to hire a home health aide near you in Valparaiso, IN, 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 Valparaiso, IN?
To find home health aides near you in Valparaiso, IN, you can create an account with Care.com and then you can filter and sort local home health aides by distance from Valparaiso, IN. 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 Valparaiso, IN?
The average rate for hiring home health aides near you in Valparaiso, IN on Care.com as of May, 2024 is $15.00 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 Valparaiso, IN?
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.