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Shelly F.

ISO Sharing My Home With A Senior Adult

Altavista, VA

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$17/hr
1 year experience
Live-in home care
Compassionate, loving, caring, helpful, can assist with bathing, dressing, eating, cooking laundry, errands
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Katelyn H.

Hurt, VA

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$13/hr
4 years experience
Dementia
live-in home care
transportation
meal prep
errands
+ 1 more
Hey, my name is Katelyn and I'm 23 years young. I have 4 years of experience in in home care. I have my PCA license I have CPR and first aid certifications I also have experience in ems
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Mary B.

Hurt, VA

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$21/hr
10 years experience
Errands
light cleaning
meal prep
live-in home care
home modification
+ 1 more
With a decade dedicated to enriching the lives of adults and seniors, I'm a Certified Nursing Assistant committed to providing compassionate and detail-oriented care. My experiences have fueled my passion for supporting well-being and independence. I provide respite care, live-in care, hospice services, and assistance with...
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Shelly J.

Dedicated Private Home Help Aide

Lynchburg, VA

4.8(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Companionship
hospice services
live-in home care
light cleaning
dementia
+ 1 more
I enjoy working with & for the senior population. I treat people with dignity & respect. I am very dependable. I receive excellent recommendations. I take pride in making sure the people I care for have & get the things they need to be comfortable in their own homes

Donna D. says "Shelly was wonderful to work with for a year and a half as she cared for my bedridden family member. I found her ready to work with, trustworthy,...

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Rita C.

Health Care Worker CNA

Rustburg, VA

3.5(1)
from
$13/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Companionship
light cleaning
meal prep
live-in home care
dementia
+ 1 more
My health care skills can provide for your needs. My training consists of nursing care in areas of MR, companion, and skill care. I work hourly or 24-hour cases per family need OR FILL IN POSITIONS. I provide safe, honest, kind, and dependable service. I respect family and patient's needs for private personal care. My life is...

Doug H. says "Rita came on short notice and volunteered to stay overnight when she was only hired for daytime. She was attentive and offered a variety of help to our...

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Marjorie F.

Elderly Caregiver Available

Lynchburg, VA

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
4 years experience
Dementia
live-in home care
personal care
Hi, my name is Marjorie. I am a mother and grandmother with an empty nest who both enjoys and has experience working with both young children and elderly clients. As a college graduate from UNCG, I possess a degree in Clinical Nutrition and therefore I understand the special dietary needs concerning elderly clients.. In my...

Susan A. says "Marjorie is a very loving person and a very reliable person. She is a great organizer as well as a planner. I think she would be a great asset for your...

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Monica R.

Care Plus

Lynchburg, VA

4.8(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience
Companionship
light cleaning
meal prep
live-in home care
dementia
+ 1 more
I have 8 years of experience caring for elders. I also helped take care of my father when he was sick. I have an associate's degree, and are in the process of getting my bachelor's. I graduated as a Nurse Aide and Medicine Tech, but I do not have a state license yet. I can help with transportation, personal care, light...

Care Member says "Monica is a excellent caregiver. I am fortunate to have been able to work along side her.. Things I noticed about her, she is very kind & willing to...

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Candace C.

Lynchburg, VA

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$13/hr
2 years experience
Dementia
live-in home care
transportation
meal prep
errands
+ 1 more
I have almost 3 years of experience as a CNA. Before I finished my degree, I also volunteered at the local nursing home to help elderly patients through things like taking showers and brushing their teeth. I look forward to expanding my knowledge and demonstrating my passion for patient care. I am a caregiver and I have chosen...
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Debbie B.

Home Health Aide Full-Time. Available For Companionship, Housekeeping And Meal Prep.

Lynchburg, VA

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Dementia
live-in home care
respite care
personal care
errands
+ 1 more
I have over 20 years experience as a caregiver. I have much experience working with Dementia and Alzheimers. I am a Certified Nursing Assistant as well as a Registered Meditation Aide. I am very experienced with ADL's which consist with bathing, dressing feeding, meal preparation, etc. I'm willing to perform light housekeeping....
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Autumn Q.

Personal Companion Care

Lynchburg, VA

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$13/hr
2 years experience
Dementia
hospice services
live-in home care
light cleaning
errands
+ 1 more
Hi all! My name is Autumn and I am in my final year of professional studies and study locally. I have always held a special place in my heart for seniors or those that simply need companion care. When I am home, I spend much of my time with my family, specifically my grandparents and hold those moments close to my heart. I am...
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Hakizimana D.

About Me

Bedford, VA

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$17/hr
2 years experience
Companionship
light cleaning
meal prep
live-in home care
dementia
+ 1 more
I like caring for seniors because they're at the point in life where they need extra care and can't do as much as they would like to be able to do. I'm looking for a job that provides stability, and decent hours. I started caring for seniors when I got my first nursing home job position in 2023 where I recieved my...
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Claire M.

Lynchburg, VA

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$13/hr
4 years experience
Dementia
meal prep
light cleaning
live-in home care
Compassionate and dependable caregiver with over 4 years of experience providing quality care to elderly individuals. Skilled in personal hygiene support, medication management, mobility assistance, and emotional companionship. Dedicated to improving clients' quality of life through patient-centered, respectful care.
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Holly B.

Loving, Patient, Caregiver For Senior Citizens

Lynchburg, VA

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$20/hr
1 year experience
Companionship
mobility assistance
specialized care
personal care
dementia
+ 1 more
My name is Holly. I am very interested in your job posting. I enjoying helping others and I take pride in caring for others and taking care of their needs. A little bit of my history: I have been providing care and companionship for over a year, and have loved the experience! I am CPR, First Aid, and AED certified, a...
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Wendy L.

Bedford, VA

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$18/hr
10 years experience
Dementia
light cleaning
meal prep
live-in home care
errands
+ 1 more
Hello my name is Wendy. I've been working in this field for more than 17 years. I am very a very reliable and consistent and caring/compassionate caregiver. I started off in Va getting my CNA at around 20 years old then to nursing school. I got married and went into the ministry with my husband. Moving to another state, I got...
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Cheryl S.

PART-TIME CAREGIVER

Lynchburg, VA

2.3(0)
from
$13/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Companionship
live-in home care
mobility assistance
meal prep
dementia
+ 1 more
I have over 20 years experience Senior Care-giving and working with the I/DD population. Trained in Dementia/ Alzheimer care, ADl's, CPR, catheter care and NCI certified
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Faith M.

Happy To Help And Very Fun Loving:)

Lynchburg, VA

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$13/hr
3 years experience
Dementia
light cleaning
meal prep
live-in home care
errands
+ 1 more
Hello I would love to help! I can walk with you, cook for you, clean for you, spend time I love playing games or doing puzzles or doing any sort of crafts! I would love to help in anyway I can. I can do laundry, errands, I do have my own car and we can go to lunch or bingo honestly anything:)
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Lauren J.

Lynchburg, VA

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$22/hr
3 years experience
Dementia
light cleaning
meal prep
live-in home care
errands
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Lauren, I am a Registered Nurse and I have much experience taking care of people of all ages. I am compassionate, caring, and compassionate! I am also very attentive, detail oriented, and am passionate about caring for others.
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Savannah J.

Savannah !

Lynchburg, VA

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$12/hr
2 years experience
Dementia
live-in home care
transportation
meal prep
errands
+ 1 more
hi my name is savannah and I am currently 20 years old , I have been doing caregiving for about 2 years for a year I did home in care with a company called first-light and now I work at the Culpeper health and rehab as a upcoming certified nursing assistant and about to take my states exams. I'm looking for a job more as in home...
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Abigal H.

Nursing Aide

Lynchburg, VA

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$25/hr
7 years experience
Dementia
light cleaning
meal prep
live-in home care
errands
+ 1 more
I have worked as a Nursing aide for 7 years. I started to work as an aide right out of high school and love doing so. I have experience in many nursing home settings, in home settings, and I'm currently at Lynchburg General Hospital on the Cardiac floor. I have experience with dementia and hospice living. I love to help in any...
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Ireland H.

Lynchburg, VA

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$20/hr
2 years experience
Dementia
meal prep
light cleaning
live-in home care
Hello!! My mom is the manager for a caregiving company and I have been working for her for the last 2 years!
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  • 29 live in caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $17.00/hr as of June 2025

Recent live in caregiver reviews from local parents in Altavista, VA

Live In Caregivers in Altavista, VA are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 29 listed live in caregivers

Shelly J.

Shelly was wonderful to work with for a year and a half as she cared for my bedridden family member. I found her ready to work with,...

- Donna D.

Rita C.

Rita came on short notice and volunteered to stay overnight when she was only hired for daytime. She was attentive and offered a variety of...

- Doug H.

Marjorie F.

Marjorie is a very loving person and a very reliable person. She is a great organizer as well as a planner. I think she would be a great...

- Susan A.

FAQs for finding live-in caregivers near you in Altavista, VA

The average rate for hiring a live-in caregiver near you in Altavista, VA is $17.00 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 Altavista, VA 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.

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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 Altavista, VA 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 Altavista, VA, 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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