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Hospice care in Portage, IN

I am very personable and caring. I spent years in assisted living and nursing homes visiting my grandparents. I was also a primary caregiver for a close friend during the final years of her life. I considered it an honor to be a part of such a private time in her family's life. I volunteer at a hospice facility and work with...
Kimberlee can also help with: Dementia, errands, hospice services, live-in home care, meal prep, light cleaning & more
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Tekna W.


Portage, IN

$28/hr10 yrs exp

CNA Available

Hello my name is Tekina. Ive worked in healthcare 16 years I hold an interest in a senior care position. I was a manager over 10 residential locations , that consists of four individuals at minimum . I work with seniors with dementia and Alzheimer's, including developmental disabilities and psychological disabilities; causing me...
Tekna can also help with: Dementia, home modification, light cleaning, errands, companionship, hospice services & more
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Tekna is a great caregiver! She is very thorough and very personable. If our financial situation had been different, we would’ve kept her full time and then some! She is never late and really tries to go above and beyond."

Care member

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Barbara W.


Portage, IN

$20-26/hr7 yrs exp

Warm, Loving, Professional Care For Your Loved One.

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have 7 years experience as a caregiver. I have been trained to do almost anything one could need. I can bathe in a bathtub, bed bath, or shower. I can prepare meals and feed a patient. I know how to check a temperature, blood pressure, heartbeat, blood sugar and oxidation. I can use a Hoyer lift for bed ridden patients. I can...
Barbara can also help with: Errands, meal prep, personal care, light cleaning
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Jacqueline J.


Gary, IN

$22/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Home Health Aid

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: Companionship, meal prep, dementia, light cleaning, hospice services, errands & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"She’s a very hard and compassionate worker ."

Care member

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Miranda H.


Hobart, IN

$20-35/hr3 yrs exp

Personal Care Attendant

Hi, I am in search of a client in need of my services. I've been a PCR for about three years and a caregiver for family most of my adult life. I love working with seniors because at the end of a workday I feel like I've made a difference in someone's life, whether it be the senior or their family. I am CPR trained. I have...
Miranda can also help with: Meal prep, companionship, light cleaning, hospice services, dementia, errands & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

5.0
"Miranda took care of my mom for many years. She always gave good care to her. One of the things I really liked about Miranda's care was, she stimulated my mom. She got my mom moving around and doing things my mom used to like doing. I could tell 100% that Miranda...

Stephen H.

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Brittany T.


Lake Station, IN

$15-25/hr9 yrs exp

Loving Companion/caregiver

Hello I'm a 9 year experienced caregiver! I started this journey in 2013 with my first patient with Alzheimer's and dementia. I was with her for 6 years until she passed. Afterwards I've had multiple hospice patients, traumatic brain injury, stroke patients and more! I also have experience in wound care, diabetes, feeding tube,...
Brittany can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, errands, live-in home care, hospice services, companionship & more
Skills:

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Brittany was a caregiver for both my Mom & Dad for 2 years. I can't say enough good things about the amazing care she gave. Not only did she handle their physical needs professionally with ease, but she also provided them with constant upbeat/positive, emotional...

Leigh S.

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Isabella P.


Chesterton, IN

$12-20/hr2 yrs exp

Part Time In Home Care

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: Respite care, dementia, personal care
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

CPR

My name is Rosemary, I have taking care of the elderly for over eight years. I currently have worked with hospice residents. I can provide showers, bed baths, also light house keeping.
Rosemary can also help with: Companionship, mobility assistance, dementia
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

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Paula O.


Munster, IN

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Vaccinated/Experienced/Reliable/Professional

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Phlebotomy Technician (2019)/Hospice care/Medical Assistant (1993)/ E. M. T. (1993). I have worked privately in Home health care for 20+ years. I am compassionate with a positive spirit and an Irish sense of humor. Clean Driving and criminal record.
Paula can also help with: Dementia, companionship, meal prep, light cleaning, errands, hospice services & more
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

Wound Care

5.0
"Paula has been looking after our mom for about a year. She's taken really outstanding care of her. She helps her with personal care and makes sure she eats and takes her medication. Paula has even taken care of our large breed dog. Paula makes sure both our mom...

Julie Z.

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Malgorzata Z.


Crown Point, IN

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced And Compassionate Caregiver(CNA) Looking For Full-time Or Part-time Work

Hired by 30 families in your neighborhood

I have worked with many different cases including diabetic care, g-tube, respiratory therapy, hospice, wheelchair, Alzheimer's disease and more. I speak English and Polish. I can help with day to day household chores, driving to Doctors appointments, shopping, and activities. I truly enjoy what I do and am looking forward to...
Malgorzata can also help with: Hospice services, personal care, dementia
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Malgorzata cared for my parents for 2-1/2 years, and she is amazing! My mom has Alzheimer's and is bedridden, and my dad has trouble walking. When she was first hired, she worked full time during the day and cooked all the meals, cleaned the house, and took great...

Ann T.

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Brenda G.


Michigan City, IN

$15/hr8 yrs exp

Compassionate Caregiver

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have been a caregiver for 9 years. My experience includes stroke patients, dementia, hospice, medication management, diabetes management, special needs and transfers with hoyers.
Brenda can also help with: Hospice services, respite care, dementia, personal care
5.0
"Brenda has been taking care of my dad for about 7 months now. She is extremely dependable, patient, and kind. My dad is both paralyzed and non-verbal from a stroke he had, so it's not the easiest to understand what he needs. But Brenda's determination has made...

Elizabeth M.

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Kristen G.


Valparaiso, IN

$25/hr6 yrs exp

Senior Caregiver Seeking New Family!

Hello there! I'm a caregiver with over 6 years of experience. Some services I provide are groceries/errands, laundry, meal preparation, , diabetic care (injections, blood sugar monitoring), wound care, vital signs, hospice/end of life care, companionship, bathing/grooming/toileting, and light housekeeping. In 2019 I earned my...
Kristen can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, hospice services, errands, dementia, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

Licensed Nurse

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Glenda R.


Hammond, IN

$15-35/hr10 yrs exp

Over 13years In Providing Exceptional Senior Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have over 13+ years being CPR certified, 7 years in hospice and palliative care, EMT certified for 5+ years, 13+ years in CNA certified and activities of daily living with seniors.
Glenda can also help with: Dementia, errands, companionship, meal prep, hospice services, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

CPR

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Mikaela P.


Lansing, IL

$14-22/hr5 yrs exp

I currently hold a CNA & CPR license. I have 6 years experience. I've done nursing home, along with in home health service. I have 2yrs experience working in a daycare . I have 2 children of my own (6&2). I'd describe my personality as funny, outgoing and very optimistic. I like caring for seniors because when my grandmother...
Mikaela can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, home modification, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

Hello! I'm an experienced home health aide and certified nursing assistant (CNA) with CPR certification. My personality is usually described as outgoing, energetic, and caring. I have experience working with children, young adults, and the elderly, including those with mental illnesses, psychiatric conditions, and in hospice...
Rickayla can also help with: Light cleaning, hospice services, meal prep, companionship, errands, dementia & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

CNA

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Stephanie C.


Hammond, IN

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Certified Nursing Assistant Available Full-time Housekeeping And Meal Prep

My name is Stephanie and I'm a caring skilled CNA I been in the nursing field for 25 years and I'm also a good companion to patients. I've worked hospice and very well trained in patient care I can operate the hoyer lift, take vitals and I'm a very prompt caring person.
Stephanie can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, mobility assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, companionship & more
Skills:

CNA

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Lauren A.


Michigan City, IN

$21-25/hr8 yrs exp

Qualified Medication Aid/Certified Nursing Assitant

Hello, I have many years of experience working with elderly patients, which include patients that need minor assistance, have Dementia/ Alzheimer's and patients on hospice. I was a lead day shift C. N. A. on a memory care unit. When I was a C. N. A. my boss saw my potential and had me go to school to become a Qualified...
Lauren can also help with: Dementia, personal care
Skills:

CNA

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Crystal K.


East Chicago, IN

$20-35/hr6 yrs exp

Professional Caregiver For Over 5 Year's

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi I am professional and well trained caregiver. I have experience in hospice care, dementia, reminder of medication, prepping meals, companionship, transportation and so much more.
Crystal can also help with: Companionship, dementia, errands, light cleaning, hospice services, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

Azeezat J.


Munster, IN

$22-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am recognized for being caring, compassionate, and attentive to the needs of my clients. I believe these strengths, combined with my professional skills, make me a strong candidate. My over 8+ years in caregiving along with my educational background from Purdue University Northwest has provided strong foundations for me. I am...
Azeezat can also help with: Light cleaning, mobility assistance, meal prep, companionship, errands, hospice services & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

Home Health Aide

Karen H.


Lansing, IL

$20-40/hr4 yrs exp

Skilled, Compassionate Registered Nurse

*Registered Nurse in state of Illinois* 5+ years experience working with seniors needing long-term assistance and in hospice. I will work in your home, but not live-in. I perform needs based on the client, typically ranging from: assistance with bathing/dressing, toileting, giving medications, and overall monitoring health...
Karen can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, dementia, meal prep, companionship, hospice services & more
Skills:

CPR

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Recent hospice care reviews in Portage, IN

Tekna W.

5.0

Tekna is a great caregiver! She is very thorough and very personable. If our financial situation had been different, we would’ve kept her full time and then some! She is never late and really tries to go above and beyond.

- Care member

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

Miranda H.

5.0

Miranda took care of my mom for many years. She always gave good care to her. One of the things I really liked about Miranda's care was, she stimulated my mom. She got my mom moving around and doing things my mom used to like doing. I could tell 100% that Miranda cared about my mom and her well...

- Stephen H.

Brittany T.

5.0

Brittany was a caregiver for both my Mom & Dad for 2 years. I can't say enough good things about the amazing care she gave. Not only did she handle their physical needs professionally with ease, but she also provided them with constant upbeat/positive, emotional support to keep them happy & socially...

- Leigh S.

Paula O.

5.0

Paula has been looking after our mom for about a year. She's taken really outstanding care of her. She helps her with personal care and makes sure she eats and takes her medication. Paula has even taken care of our large breed dog. Paula makes sure both our mom and the dog go for walks for...

- Julie Z.

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