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60 nursing assistants are listed in Portage, IN
The average rate is $18/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby nursing assistants is 5 years
Nursing assistants in Portage, IN
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
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
Experienced nurse in the following areas:
Dementia
Rehabilitation
Psych
Home care
Private Caregiver
Available some evenings after 4 p.m. M-F and some 8 hour shifts on the weekends.
Reliable transportation
Meal preparation
Light Housekeeping
Bathing
Feeding
Companionship
Run errands
Non-smoker
Karen can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, dementia, companionship, meal prep, hospice services & more
Raven R.
Valparaiso, IN
$19-26/hr • 7 yrs exp
Passionate CNA and BLS certified professional dedicated to providing top-notch patient care. Aspiring to excel as a patient care technician, focusing on making a difference in patients' lives. Recognizing the hard work of nurses and medical professionals is essential. Always striving to find beauty in every challenge.
Raven can also help with: Hospice services, meal prep, errands, light cleaning, personal care
Skills:
CNA
CPR
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: Light cleaning, errands, dementia, meal prep, mobility assistance, companionship & more
Skills:
Wound Care
CPR
Home Health Aide
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...
Barbara F.
4.8
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I cared for my mother before she passed away at the age of 16. I administrated shots, and her pills. I gave her baths daily. I made all meals and kept the house clean, she walked with a walker. For the past 30 years, I have helped my brother by preparing his medications, and taking him to doctor appts., and after surgery care....
Rosie can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, companionship, meal prep, errands, mobility assistance & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Rosie cared for my Mom for over 7 years full time. Rosie is so kind and caring. She became part of our family.
She was always looking out for what was best for Mom. Rosie went the extra mile to ensure that everything was done right. Skills included bathing,...
Julie W.
Ji Wun E.
Michigan City, IN
$20-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
Paraprofessional And Former Pediatric Nurse Looking For Nanny Position
5.0
(12)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
I have lived in the US for the past eight years where I have worked as a paraprofessional at Michigan City High School. There I provide care for a broad array of special needs students. Before that time I worked as a pediatric nurse for five years in Taiwan. I am CPR Pediatric Certified and I have been learning and using sign...
Ji Wun can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Ji has been great, caring for our 6 month old. Her English is excellent and she is a delightful bundle of energy, constantly entertaining and interacting with the baby. She would be great for older kids too. When our child's 9 month old, crawling cousin visited,...
Dani F.
5.0
(1)
I'm a Certified Nurses Assistant for 26 years now, very experienced, Kind, Caring and caregiving Is my passion. Very knowledgeable about Dementia/Alzheimer's. ALS, Parkinson's disease etc. I have a reliable vehicle with full coverage insurance. I I also do meal prep, medication reminders, house keeping , laundry, and CPR...
Kimberly can also help with: Meal prep, companionship, dementia, personal care, live-in home care, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Kimberly has done a wonderful job taking care of my mother who has Parkinson's. She is very nice, compassionate, patient, and is comfortable with doing all tasks required. She cooks great meals and even did my moms hair! Would highly recommend!"
Laura O.
Donna B.
Griffith, IN
$15-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Caregiver/Housekeeper For Your Loved One And Their Home
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My experience started in the early 80's. I have experience in nursing home, rehabilitation, hospital, and home care. Home care is my favorite because of the one-on-one attention that can be given to a Loved one. I understand the need for exercise and proper diets and can follow doctor's orders. I have experience with taking...
Donna can also help with: Hospice services, live-in home care, personal care, home modification, respite care, dementia & more
5.0
"My mother loved her and we will be using her for awhile."
Annette L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello,
I am a certified nursing assistant with 11 years of experience. My experience is diverse with a combination of hospital, home health and long-term care. In 2021, I was inspired to start a business in home health care after the passing of my grandmother who had Alzheimer's disease. I pride myself in working hard and am...
Darra can also help with: Dementia, errands, live-in home care, light cleaning, hospice services, companionship & more
5.0
"Darra took very good care of me. She helped out when I needed her the most. She is professional and kind. Does what is needed and more "
Care member
I'm currently a nursing student at Indiana University. Through my college career I've been exposed to many clinical experiences involving senior care. I have plenty of skills involving bathing, feeding, medication organizing, and mobility.
Natalie can also help with: Errands, home modification, meal prep, light cleaning, respite care
Robin B.
Highland, IN
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
I am a certified nursing assistant and a home health aide. I have over 25 yrs experience. I have experience in Alzheimer's and dementia care , stroke, diabetes, bed found patients as well as children. I enjoy helping people in their homes .
Robin can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, dementia, errands, hospice services, meal prep & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
CPR
Im a mother of 6 children! Loving cappasionate person to care for your loved one! Im currently a nursing assistant at a local hospital. Cna state certified. Bls and CPR certified. Cant wait to meet your sweet family member!
Heather can also help with: Errands, meal prep, mobility assistance, companionship, dementia, light cleaning & more
18 years of experience I've worked in home health for 8 years is several nursing homes and currently working in a hospital as a CNA I'm a very dependable person and easy to get along with.
Skills:
CNA
Hi, my name is Nancy.
I love children yet I had a situation where I was at the doctor office and struck up a conversation with an elderly gentleman about his caregiver.
As we talked I realized young are learning to speak and elderly are losing their voice. In other words their freedom holds them captive in many ways.
My...
Nancy can also help with: Transportation, meal prep, dementia, errands
Hello there! I am a 26-year-old nursing student with 7 years of caregiving experience specializing in nannying, senior care, pet care, and house management. My husband of 5 years is a police officer. Together we have one cat and one dog. I am certified in Basic Life Support through the American Heart Association and have an...
Kristen can also help with: Companionship, hospice services, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep, errands & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Licensed Nurse
Energetic, hardworking, caring and experienced caregiver. Currently working as Phlebotomist in the Hospital. Certified Nurse assistant as well. Looking for a good family that needed assistance taking care of their loved ones. I was taking of an Elderly before with Dementia but she passed away after 8 months under my care. I was...
Virgilda can also help with: Meal prep, errands, transportation, dementia, light cleaning, hospice services & more
Skills:
CNA
Terri S.
Gary, IN
$18-40/hr • 1 yrs exp
Previously worked with seniors in nursing home setting.
I love working in senior care because it is an honor and very rewarding to be able to help someone.
Terri can also help with: Live-in home care, dementia
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Ashlyn M.
Valparaiso, IN
$15-30/hr
I've been a registered nurse in the hospital setting for 5 years. I am comfortable in emergency medical situations and have experience caring for people with many different medical backgrounds.
Ashlyn can also help with: Hospice services, errands, live-in home care, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Mikaela P.
Lansing, IL
$14-22/hr • 5 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: Home modification, dementia, meal prep, light cleaning, companionship, hospice services & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
CPR
Hi... I'm Carla... a retired Director of Nursing (who's never really stopped working). Many of you may know me from years of serving families in NW Indiana.
After 6+years of being away from the area, I'm back here with my family and eager to serve my community once again.
If you have loved ones with any of the following needs,...
Carla can also help with: Dementia, errands, meal prep, hospice services, respite care
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Recent nursing assistant reviews in Portage, IN
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.
Rosie K.
5.0
Rosie is a caring and compassionate person.
She went above and beyond for all of the residents in her care. She was dedicated and loyal to her position. You won't get a better caretaker than Rosie!
- Linda B.
Ji Wun E.
5.0
We truly cannot recommend Ji enough. She has gone above and beyond every day since she started taking care of our son 8 months ago & has been working for us full time. Ji is so creative - she comes up with appropriate crafts and games to play with our son. She extremely playful and energetic - Ji...
- Ryan R.
Kimberly H.
5.0
Kimberly has done a wonderful job taking care of my mother who has Parkinson's. She is very nice, compassionate, patient, and is comfortable with doing all tasks required. She cooks great meals and even did my moms hair! Would highly recommend!
- Laura O.
Donna B.
5.0
My mother loved her and we will be using her for awhile.
- Annette L.