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Tavannie C.

Akron, OH

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$15/hr
4 years experience
Live-in home care
meal prep
light cleaning
mobility assistance
home modification
+ 1 more
I'd describe my personality as Bubbly, Sweet, & Ambitious I like caring for seniors because it allows me to make a meaningful impact on peoples lives & build relationships I'm looking for a job that identifies my skills and interests I started caring for seniors when I was 16 years old watching my mother take care of my...
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Gennifer P.

Personal Lifestyle Senior Caregiver

Akron, OH

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Hospice services
light cleaning
errands
live-in home care
dementia
+ 1 more
Hi, My name is Gennifer and I've worked in senior care for over 12 years. I specialize in alzheimer's and dementia care, ADL's, PT/OT, meals, lifestyle planning and medication management. In addition, I offer comfortable and safe transportation, accommodating most collapsible walkers. I have BA's in English & Spanish, and an...

Care Member says "The caregiver never showed up, so I need you guys to fix this. You say my account has not been charged, but why is she being asked to be booked again."

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Gail Y.

Currently I Work For SUMMA Rehab Hospital. Years Experience For Post Acute Care And Memory Care.

Akron, OH

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
live-in home care
hospice services
meal prep
errands
+ 1 more
STNA/CNA CERTIFICATE: HUI-CHU (GAIL) CERTIFICATE: AHA BLS certificate no: IMP23D4CWCK3 expired 8/10/2025 BLS certificate Nurse assistant certificate no expired 6/30/2025 I'd describe my personality as easy going, trustworthy, positive. I like caring for seniors because I have STNA/CNA CERTIFICATE, AND BLS CERTIFICATE....
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Lilly L.

Akron, OH

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$15/hr
Light cleaning
live-in home care
hospice services
transportation
errands
+ 1 more
I don't have much paid experience but I took care of my great grandma up until she passed away from cancer and I also take care of my grandpa who has early onset dementia.
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Madyse B.

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Akron, OH

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$20/hr
2 years experience
Meal prep
mobility assistance
live-in home care
transportation
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I'd describe my personality as out going, caring, loving. I like caring for seniors because they all have their own stores on what went on in there lives and most of the time they just wants someone to talk to and just love the company. I started caring for seniors when my great grandma passed away and I saw how her...
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Shaymaa A.

Akron, OH

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$20/hr
4 years experience
Home modification
hospice services
errands
light cleaning
dementia
+ 1 more
I'm a caregiver. I have experience for 4 years. I love helping others specially older people. And I am CPR certified and I have my own transportation. I'm willing to help
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Taijah P.

Taijah

Akron, OH

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$17/hr
2 years experience
Meal prep
live-in home care
light cleaning
hospice services
Other than being a CNA at a nursing home back at home, I was a nanny! My oldest was eight months and my youngest was 10.
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Lauren J.

A Little About Lauren

Akron, OH

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$25/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
live-in home care
hospice services
meal prep
errands
+ 1 more
I have three years of experience providing home health care for the elderly, ensuring they receive compassionate and attentive support. My responsibilities have included assisting with daily activities, such as meal preparation, medication reminders, personal care, and companionship. I take pride in creating a safe and...
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Asha T.

Akron, OH

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$13/hr
Meal prep
live-in home care
light cleaning
dementia
Hi my name is Asha, I'm a CNA, I've been a CNA for a little bit over a year now. I've also was a caregiver before I became a CNA. So this field is not new to me at all!! I would be a perfect fit for this job because I treat anyone I take care of like my own family member. I create a bond so people can trust and be comfortable...
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Monique P.

Companion + Home Health Support

Akron, OH

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$8/hr
10 years experience
Personal care
live-in home care
companionship
I have experience working with dementia, alzheimers, wheel chair bound and incontinence. I can accomodate any age or medical condition. I can only do medication reminders, I am not licensed to administer meds.
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Beverly N.

Hi! I Am Beverly And I'm Currently

Akron, OH

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
live-in home care
errands
personal care
dementia
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Beverly I go by Bev for short as well. I have experience caring for MRDD, Alzheimer and Dementia seniors. I provide total care, grooming, dressing/undressing, feeding, medication reminder, bathing, transferring, companionship. I also work a full time job Mon-Fri 9-5p.

Care Member says "Very helpful and loving personality really cares for the patients like family. A big help and blessing has a bright future in this profession. Will be...

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Kayla C.

Akron, OH

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$15/hr
4 years experience
Light cleaning
live-in home care
errands
meal prep
dementia
+ 1 more
Hello my name is Kayla. I have been caring for seniors for about four years now. Im absolutely comfortable with bathing/ changing breifs when needed. Feeding and assisting with meal preperation. I curently work at a Alzheimer's and Dementia special care nursing home in Montrose, OH. I currently attend Hondros School of Nursing...
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Katie B.

Home Health Caregiver

Akron, OH

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$18/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
live-in home care
hospice services
meal prep
errands
+ 1 more
I have 10 years experience providing loving care to the elderly. During that time, I was State Tested Nurse Aide (STNA) certified (up until December 2019.) I worked in an Alzheimer's Unit and also a Rehab-to-Home unit in a nursing home for about 7 years. I also have provided home health care to multiple clients for about 6...
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Michelle P.

Funny And Smile Creator

Akron, OH

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Respite care
personal care
live-in home care
dementia
One to care for means better care 20 years experience. Reliable. Hardworking. Honest. Great References. Need Help. Lets Talk

Dean G. says "Michelle is compassionate and fully met our needs when caring for our mother. She provided great care, kept her engaged and was key in helping us keep Mom...

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Randy W.

Care That Keeps On Giving

Akron, OH

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$8/hr
Respite care
transportation
live-in home care
light cleaning
errands
I've always taken care of others. I have the patience, care and understanding to be helpful to others in need.
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Brittany T.

Akron, OH

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$8/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
transportation
live-in home care
light cleaning
errands
Hello I have many years experience with in home health care. I can offer references and am looking forward to hearing from you! Senior care available.
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Labella L.

I'm Bella A STNA , State Tested Nurse Aid Ive Been An Aid For 3+ Years & I Love My Job !

Akron, OH

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$25/hr
4 years experience
Light cleaning
live-in home care
hospice services
meal prep
dementia
+ 1 more
My names Labella I am located in Akron area and I have been a STNA for 3 + years & I have gotten opportunities as a travel STNA at the rehab hospital/ emergency hospital working medsurge & nursing homes with dementia/ hospice & geriatrics have gotten me a lot of knowledge & skills . I am good at transfers & knowing how to...
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Doreen T.

Home Health Aide Available Full-Time

Akron, OH

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
live-in home care
errands
meal prep
dementia
+ 1 more
Worked as a home health aide for over 20 years. Love the work I do and to show compassion for the people who I work for. Firm believer in letting someone keep their dignity while still needing a little extra help with care.

Care Member says "Doreen took care of my mother on overnight shifts for more than a year. She is very reliable, friendly, has a great positive attitude and actually stays...

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Bianca R.

Caregiver

Akron, OH

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$15/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
live-in home care
hospice services
meal prep
errands
+ 1 more
Hello my name is Bianca. I love helping people . High school prepped me for some of my best experiences taking care of people. I am trained to take care of people with a multitude of disabilities. I love to learn. I have worked in home , assisted living , and nursing home facilities. I have taken training for adults with...
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Melissa W.

Very Friendly And Outgoing

Akron, OH

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Live-in home care
meal prep
light cleaning
mobility assistance
dementia
+ 1 more
I'm a very positive, outgoing person. I love taking care of the elderly. I took care of my father for 10 years and that's when I knew this is what I wanted to do after he passed. I can cook, clean, almost anything you need. I'd describe my personality as friendly caring and talkative I like caring for seniors because I've...
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  • 60 live in caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $18.03/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated live in caregivers is 4.8

Recent live in caregiver reviews from local parents in Akron, OH

Live In Caregivers in Akron, OH are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 24 reviews of the 60 listed live in caregivers

Gennifer P.

The caregiver never showed up, so I need you guys to fix this. You say my account has not been charged, but why is she being asked to be...

- Care member

Beverly N.

Very helpful and loving personality really cares for the patients like family. A big help and blessing has a bright future in this...

- Care member

Michelle P.

Michelle is compassionate and fully met our needs when caring for our mother. She provided great care, kept her engaged and was key in...

- Dean G.

FAQs for finding live-in caregivers near you in Akron, OH

The average rate for hiring a live-in caregiver near you in Akron, OH is $18.03 per hour. It’s worth noting that this is just an average, and the cost of a live-in caregiver can vary based on their qualifications, their years of experience, and the unique type of care your loved one requires.

To start your search for a live-in caregiver near you on Care.com, sort caregiver profiles by distance from Akron, OH or zip code. If you want to increase the amount of available options, you can expand your search radius. Then you can compare candidates by reading about their experience working with seniors, the type of caregiving services they provide, and their hourly rate.

Yes, caregivers near you in Akron, OH on Care.com are asked to complete an annual background check called a CareCheck. Senior caregivers who complete this background check will have a badge on their profile displaying the date it was run. While CareCheck is a good start, we strongly recommend that you follow some additional steps for hiring a caregiver for seniors safely, which include interviewing candidates, checking references, and running your own background check. Visit our Safety Center to learn more.

There is no one-size-fits-all approach to live-in caregiver services. All clients have different needs and all caregivers feel comfortable offering specific services. Generally though, you can expect a live-in caregiver to help with cooking, cleaning, tasks that are difficult for the senior to manage, and transportation. It’s important to interview a few different candidates, when hiring a live-in caregiver near you in Akron, OH to see what responsibilities they feel comfortable taking on and how their service offerings line up with your needs.

When it’s time to interview live-in caregivers near you in Akron, OH, you’ll want to be ready with a list of interview questions you can ask them. You’ll want to start by asking them to tell you more about their work experience and qualifications. Then you can ask them what types of responsibilities they can take on. Don’t be afraid to tell them what you need, the point of an interview is to find out if they’re a good fit for your family.

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