San Jose, CA 95124
from $35 per hour
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Experience: 4 yrs
Hello! I'm Maxine, and caring for others has become one of the most meaningful parts of my life. My journey into caregiving began from the other side. After recovering from a life-changing illness, I experienced firsthand how much compassionate care can impact someone's life. That experience inspired me to become the caregiver I once needed. My experience includes companionship, dementia care, Parkinson's disease, colostomy care, mobility assistance, meal preparation, medication reminders, housekeeping, errands, and adapting to each person's unique needs. I learn new skills quickly and enjoy adapting to each family's unique routines and preferences. I'm always willing to go the extra mile to provide thoughtful, dependable care and make life easier for my clients and their families. My goal is simple: to help every client feel cared for with the same love and respect I'd want for my own family.
Maxine has been an incredible caregiver for my mother, and I truly cannot say enough good things about the care she provides. She is kind, patient, dependable, and genuinely invested in my mom’s well-being. My mother has Parkinson’s and dementia, along with mobility and fall-risk concerns, so her care requires someone who is attentive, patient, and able to recognize when something isn’t quite right. Maxine has handled everything from medication management and meal preparation to mobility assistance, personal care, appointments, household tasks, and companionship. She is extremely organized and proactive, and I have always been able to trust that my mom is safe and well cared for when she is with her. What stands out most to me, though, is the relationship Maxine has built with my mother. She doesn’t treat caregiving like a checklist of tasks. She takes the time to sit with her, talk with her, make her laugh, watch her favorite shows with her, and make sure she feels heard and cared for. She has learned my mom’s routines, preferences, and needs and pays attention to the little things that make her comfortable. Maxine is also a wonderful communicator. She keeps me informed, brings concerns to my attention, and takes initiative when something needs to be handled. She is someone I can rely on, which has given me tremendous peace of mind. I would wholeheartedly recommend Maxine to any family looking for a caregiver who is compassionate, capable, trustworthy, and truly cares about the person she is supporting. She has been an invaluable part of my mother’s care.
8/24/2026
Services offered
Bathing
Companionship
Dementia
Errands
Feeding
Help staying physically active
Home modification
Light cleaning
Meal prep
Medical management
Mobility assistance
Personal care
Specialized care
Transportation
Rates
Recurring jobs
$35-38/hr
Can help with
Companion care
Groceries/errands
Help with pets
Light cleaning
Meal prep
Organizing/laundry
Languages
English
Professional skills
Alzheimers or dementia experience
CPR / First Aid trained
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