Find hospice care in Portland, ME that you’ll love

27 hospice care are listed in Portland, ME

The average rate is $24/hr as of April 2024

The average experience for nearby hospice care is 6 years

Hospice care in Portland, ME

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Sarah B.


Portland, ME

$14-20/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver

My entire work history has been in the care industry. I started babysitting at age 11. I worked at a nursing home throughout high school as a unit and dietary aide, and a hospice volunteer. I've spent most of the last 15 years working with children and adults with developmental disabilities. I believe my varied history in...
Sarah can also help with: Respite care, dementia, personal care, hospice services
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Rebecca B.


Portland, ME

$30-45/hr10 yrs exp

Your Loved One Deserves To Be Treated Like Family!

What's my secret to incredible care? Treating your family as if they were my own! As a child I was fortunate to witness the incredible care my great-grandmother received and was privileged to be holding her hand as she passed. This deeply influenced my future career path and approach to care giving. A natural proclivity toward...
Rebecca can also help with: Errands, hospice services, dementia, companionship, light cleaning, live-in home care & more
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Merril A.


Portland, ME

$35-50/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Home Health Care Registered Nurse; Big Smile & Holistic Approach

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Combined 25 yrs registered nurse, chaplain specializing in home health, geriatrics, dementia/alzheimer's, chronic health issues, home care, assisted living, transportation, food planning, errands, cooking, respite, mvmnt/exercise support, organizing medication routine, emotional & spiritual support, elder depression, fear, mood...
Merril can also help with: Mobility assistance, dementia, hospice services, errands, meal prep, companionship & more
Skills:

Wound Care

Recent review:

5.0
My dad lived with Parkinson's & dementia, he was difficult and hostile at moments. Merril handled him w/perfection, humor and lots of successful moments. She helped him with all his personal and emotional needs. Here ability to be flexible with his needs was...

Elaine I.

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Erin K.


Portland, ME

$25-43/hr1 yrs exp

Care Provider For All Ages

Hi there! I am a clinical social worker with a full-time job. However, I do have educational loans I'm trying to pay off. I am hoping to find some extra income, while also being able to help out someone else in need. I've cared for children off and on since I was in my teens. I'm a godmother to a 3 y. o and an "auntie" to many...
Erin can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, respite care
Skills:

CPR

Isabella C.


Portland, ME

$16-50/hr3 yrs exp

Certified PSS Since 2019

I can assist with med reminders, dressing, toileting, cooking, housework, companionship, ADLS, and much more. I like caring for seniors because it's a very rewarding feeling. I love what I do. It definitely isn't always easy, but at the end of the day, I'm able to make someone's life better and that's all that matters. I...
Isabella can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep, mobility assistance
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

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Lai Jan W.


Cape Elizabeth, ME

$35-40/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver/companion

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a certified PSS (Personal Support Specialist) Caregiver/Companion with 13 years of experience caring for seniors aged 70 to 100. I have extensive experience working with Dementia/Alzheimer's clients and in 2016 received the Excellence in Long-Term Care Award from the State of Maine. In facilities, I have worked one on one...
Lai Jan can also help with: Live-in home care, personal care, dementia
Skills:

Home Health Aide

Recent reviews:

5.0
Jo is so respectful and hard working. We feel lucky to have found her. She is consistent in delivering a high work ethic and compassionate patient care. Any home would benefit from her caring nature.

Colleen M.

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Lisa F.


Scarborough, ME

$20-28/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver For All Ages

I have experience in nursing home care as CNA and LPN. I also have recent experience as senior in home and facility companion/caregiver. I have training and experience with general geriatrics, hospice care and dementia. I have an AA in Early Childhood Education and BS Applied Science. I am always eager to learn.
Lisa can also help with: Respite care, dementia, personal care, hospice services, visiting nurse

Recent review:

5.0
Warm. Conscientious. Professional. Hardworking. These are just a few words that describe Lisa. It has been a relief to know that Lisa has been caring for my mother and father for the past several years. Lisa goes above and beyond to be sure that my parents have...

Ann N.

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Laura R.


Westbrook, ME

$35-50/hr10 yrs exp

Early Retired RN

Retired RN. My experience includes working in intensive care, anesthesia, and post-hospitalization rehabilitation. I have worked for two years in homes performing all forms of caregiving, including independent to bed-confined clients. My expertise includes diabetic care and all forms of memory care, including Alzheimer's,...
Laura can also help with: Hospice services, errands, meal prep, light cleaning, companionship, dementia & more
Skills:

CPR

Recent review:

5.0
Laura is a very caring, experienced and knowledgeable caregiver. She is dependable, efficient and has great communication skills.

Nancy G.

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Alexandria L.


Scarborough, ME

$40-41/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

The best care for seniors is in their home setting , I find that working with seniors is very rewarding as they have a lot to teach us , my main senior experience is from nursing homes and hospice and it was some of my best experiences
Alexandria can also help with: Home modification, companionship, hospice services, errands, light cleaning, dementia & more

Recent review:

5.0
Lexi helps my mom with transportation , housekeeping and companion care. my mom needs 24/7 care and she is available on short notice if one us can't be there or if we travel , she loves to bake and the baking activities they do together really lighten my mom's day

Jim L.

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Grace G.


Scarborough, ME

$30-45/hr2 yrs exp

Companion & Death Doula

Hello, my name is Grace. I am an experienced companion and death doula. I can meet you where you are, supporting you or your loved one with compassion and care.
Grace can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, dementia, errands, respite care
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Grace G.


Scarborough, ME

$28-40/hr1 yrs exp

Compassionate, Gentle Companion

From years volunteering my time to individuals with dementia to taking care of my own family members with health ailments, I have found a passion in helping others. Being a companion and a caregiver comes with an array of responsibilities but the most important ones are compassion, patience, and kindness. I love helping the...
Grace can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, dementia, companionship, meal prep, personal care & more

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Since 2010, have worked in the Geriatric Field as a PSS for Seniors & Hospice CRMA as private duty caregiver. I also used to work part-time for several Home Health/Hospice agencies.
Maria can also help with: Personal care, respite care, hospice services, dementia
Skills:

Home Health Aide

Medical Equipment Experience

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am an Occupational Therapist with over 20 years of experience. I have experience with memory issues, dementia, home safety, mobility, ADLs and fall prevention. I enjoy cooking, gardening and will do light housekeeping. I am also an End of Life Doula.
Holly can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, hospice services, errands, companionship, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

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Gentille R.


Westbrook, ME

$20-35/hr6 yrs exp

Part-Time Or Full-Time Caregiver Available

During my junior year of high school I volunteered at various places, including a nursing home for six months. In my second year of college I had a privilege to work for a terminally ill client in her home for 3 months until her last days. I offered companionship and assisted her with daily living activities. Since then, I have...
Gentille can also help with: Light cleaning, personal care, errands, meal prep, respite care, dementia & more
I have been a practicing attorney for the past five years and am looking to make a major career shift to provide companionship and care to those who need it. I am exploring opportunities in both elder and child care. I've always had a special place in my heart for the elderly and fully realized my passion for caring for them by...
Melissa can also help with: Personal care, hospice services
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Bonnie E.


Old Orchard Beach, ME

$22-25/hr10 yrs exp

I Have Been A CNA For 50 Years.

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have been a CNA for 52 years. . I have cared for several private families and have excellent references. I have a great deal of experience with memory care and hospice end of life care. I am caring and compassionate .
Bonnie can also help with: Hospice services, specialized care, companionship, dementia, mobility assistance, personal care & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Recent review:

5.0
There are not enough words to describe how amazing Bonnie is! We were in Maine for our daughter's wedding and Bonnie worked with me during a very crazy and stressful time. As soon as I met her I knew that my 95 year old Mom was in very good hands. My Mom has...

Jennifer O.

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Margaret R.


Biddeford, ME

$30-50/hr10 yrs exp

Senior caregiving is my sweet spot, my calling. Connecting, companioning, and supporting seniors in achieving their best possible quality of life (on their terms) finding joy, meaning, satisfaction and peace; these are all desired outcomes that drive me. I respect appropriate and approved family communication. Problem solver...
Margaret can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, companionship, dementia, mobility assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

Recent reviews:

5.0
Margaret is highly responsible and very easy to get along with. She is patient, kind, and has a very friendly personality. I would hire again if I was in a position of needing a caregiver!

Katie K.

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Patricia A.


Biddeford, ME

$17-30/hr10 yrs exp

BSN RN

I am CPR certified. I am kind, considerate and easy going. I have good references and a good work ethic. I have many years working for Hospice of Southern Maine.
Patricia can also help with: Light cleaning, respite care, errands, hospice services, dementia, meal prep & more
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Pat D.


Biddeford, ME

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have provided in-home support services to seniors for the past two years. I really enjoy learning what I can do to make the care receiver's day-to-day life be as comfortable and interesting as possible. For example, one of my past experiences was with a man who had Alzheimer's and we would spend a 10 hour day together while...
Pat can also help with: Respite care, personal care

Recent reviews:

5.0
We hired Pat to help with our mom who suffered a stroke. Her loving companionship and caring nature was priceless to us. It is a difficult transition having people in your home to care for your loved ones and Pat helped make the process smoother.

Jenn H.

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Wanda G.


Saco, ME

$30-40/hr10 yrs exp

Passion Working With Alzheimer/hospice Patients

I have spent over 30 years working in the medical field, EMT - MMC Critical Care Unit, CNA, Private Duty and Hospice. I have spent many years studying the mind-body connection, healing and worked with many Shamans from North/South America. I am a Reiki practitioner.
Wanda can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, meal prep, hospice services, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

CNA

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Recent hospice care reviews in Portland, ME

Merril A.

5.0

My dad lived with Parkinson's & dementia, he was difficult and hostile at moments. Merril handled him w/perfection, humor and lots of successful moments. She helped him with all his personal and emotional needs. Here ability to be flexible with his needs was superior. Merril was here when the...

- Elaine I.

Lai Jan W.

5.0

Jo is so respectful and hard working. We feel lucky to have found her. She is consistent in delivering a high work ethic and compassionate patient care. Any home would benefit from her caring nature.

- Colleen M.

Lisa F.

5.0

Warm. Conscientious. Professional. Hardworking. These are just a few words that describe Lisa. It has been a relief to know that Lisa has been caring for my mother and father for the past several years. Lisa goes above and beyond to be sure that my parents have what they need and she takes the...

- Ann N.

Laura R.

5.0

Laura is a very caring, experienced and knowledgeable caregiver. She is dependable, efficient and has great communication skills.

- Nancy G.

Alexandria L.

5.0

Lexi helps my mom with transportation , housekeeping and companion care. my mom needs 24/7 care and she is available on short notice if one us can't be there or if we travel , she loves to bake and the baking activities they do together really lighten my mom's day

- Jim L.

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