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Hospice care in Saco, ME

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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: Dementia, companionship, light cleaning, meal prep, hospice services, errands & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

CPR

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Gitte W.


Saco, ME

$20-25/hr6 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available

Greetings, Aging is one of the largest challenges to us as humans, both to those of us who need care and to those of us who provide care. At different times in our life, we will probably all end up in both situations. In my view of life, this is when we really must handle well issues of dignity, integrity, and compassion with...
Gitte can also help with: Personal care
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Jennifer W.


Saco, ME

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Giving Your Loved Ones The Care They Deserve

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I've been in the medical field for 13 years. My certification is a PSS. I was previously employed at an assisted living facility for 13 years where I gained experience with dementia, Parkinson's, hospice care, and overall elder care. I am trained in Mechanical lifts and proper lifting techniques to insure the safety of myself...
Jennifer can also help with: Companionship, errands, dementia, light cleaning, mobility assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

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Sarah T.


Saco, ME

$30/hr10 yrs exp

I have an extensive history in personal care, hospice care and also have been a medical assistant for over a decade. I have worked in oncology, spine center and also work in an urgent care per diem at this time. I love all I do in healthcare. I have excellent references, for personal in home care, upon request. I am open to...
Sarah can also help with: Home modification, respite care, dementia, meal prep, light cleaning, errands & more
5.0
"Sarah is an excellent caregiver and took care of my mother with dementia for 5 years until my mother’s death. Sarah is a very experienced, knowledgeable caregiver and demonstrates a very positive attitude. Not only did Sarah attend to my mother’s physical needs...

Care member

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Diane J.


Biddeford, ME

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver Available

I have been an in-home private care provider for the past 20 years. I have worked with dementia patients, hospice, as well as people in need of someone to be there for all needs such as personal care, to shopping and running errands. I love working with elderly clients because it gives me the opportunity to help older people...
Diane can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, errands, home modification, companionship, hospice services & more
5.0
"Diane is a special person. She is so warm and caring and hit it off with my husband immediately. She is the best!"

Lindsay D.

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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: Errands, respite care, dementia, light cleaning, hospice services, meal prep & more
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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: Errands, companionship, dementia, meal prep, mobility assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Maggie felt like a part of the family. Her tender care of my elderly mother was so appreciated. Maggie entered the home with a positive attitude and a readiness to engage. She was very attentive to the needs of my mother and was happy to help with simple chores (...

Julie E.

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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: Personal care, hospice services, dementia, respite care, visiting nurse
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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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: Personal care, respite care
5.0
"Pat has the most caring heart. She is also one of the hardest workers I've ever known! She softly delivers her advise and redirections! "

DeAnna M.

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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: Light cleaning, hospice services, dementia, companionship, errands, home modification & more
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, dementia, respite care, errands
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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, alzheimer's and dementia. Also, hospice end of life care. I am a caring, compassionate person. .
Bonnie can also help with: Dementia, mobility assistance, companionship, personal care, specialized care, hospice services & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

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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: Companionship, personal care, errands, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia & more
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Gil C.


Biddeford, ME

$25-42/hr6 yrs exp

Senior Care

I am an Artist, Meditation Practitioner, and Meditation Facilitator. I facilitate and guide mindfulness meditation and present moment awareness sessions working with techniques developed to promote positive personal benefits of mindfulness and meditation. Sessions will focus on the individual experience and techniques taught...
Gil can also help with: Companionship, hospice services, respite care
Skills:

CPR

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: Hospice services, personal care
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Susan S.


Old Orchard Beach, ME

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Newly "Retired" Occupational Therapist Senior caregiver

Hello! I am a "newly retired" Occupational Therapist (OTR/L). I bring 23 yrs of extensive experience in caretaking and rehabilitation of folks. I have worked in Skilled Nursing, long term care/hospice, inpatient/outpatient, and home health care. I love my profession and after retirement I have decided to continue doing what I...
Susan can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, live-in home care, home modification, dementia, errands & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

Medical Equipment Experience

CNA

Mary H.


Kennebunkport, ME

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

Licensed Practical Nurse

Charge nurse in nursing home setting x 15+ years. Home care x 6 years. CPR certified. Hospice care in both home and nursing home setting.
Mary can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, dementia, companionship, hospice services, errands & more
Skills:

CPR

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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, dementia, errands, companionship, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

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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Nicole R.


Shapleigh, ME

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Social Worker / CNA

AVAILABILITY: start part time March 2024 I started out working as a CNA in 2014 and then received my Bachelors degree in Psychology with a minor in social work in 2017 and started transitioning my care from personal 1:1 to social work. I've taken a step out of the nursing home setting and would like to transition to home...
Nicole can also help with: Errands, meal prep, dementia, companionship, hospice services, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CNA

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"My contact with Nicole was in an institutional setting that is both a rehabilitation and long-term care facility. Over this past year Nicole has been an invaluable support for me in coordinating the care of my sister, who is elderly and has severe mental illness....

kahtleen G.

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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

5.0
"My father had mobility issues and lived in an assisted living facility. He began to require more help than the staff could provide. We hired Jo to come in five mornings a week and help Dad begin his day. Jo came highly recommended and impressed me with her...

Michael C.

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Recent hospice care reviews in Saco, ME

Sarah T.

5.0

Sarah is an excellent caregiver and took care of my mother with dementia for 5 years until my mother’s death. Sarah is a very experienced, knowledgeable caregiver and demonstrates a very positive attitude. Not only did Sarah attend to my mother’s physical needs and health, Sarah showed care and...

- Care member

Diane J.

5.0

Diane is a special person. She is so warm and caring and hit it off with my husband immediately. She is the best!

- Lindsay D.

Margaret R.

5.0

Margaret was, and continues to be, an AMAZING caregiver! Full of compassion and empathy, she is also one of the most capable individuals with whom my family has ever worked! Smart and intuitive, Margaret will most definitely bring the best care to your loved one. Working in-home for my elderly...

- Care member

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.

Pat D.

5.0

Pat was wonderful with my grandmother Eva. Eva broke her hip a few months ago and needed some extra help as she healed. Pat took over her morning routine so that I could work, and we were all quite grateful for her kindness and attentiveness. She was great at coming in and making sure we all felt...

- Amy L.

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