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The average posted rate is $21/hr as of April 2025

The average star rating for rated post-surgery care is 4.7

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Hodalo B.


Ashburn, VA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Compassionate And Honest Caregiver

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I am very hardworking, compassionate person ready to help and work together with the family to ensure that their loved one is well taken care of. I have worked with dementia, Alzheimer's, stroke and patients recovering from surgery or hospital. I have worked privately on one on one cases with patients and through agencies. I am...
Hodalo can also help with: Companionship, dementia, errands, light cleaning, live-in home care, meal prep & more
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Nicole L.


Leesburg, VA

$33-34/hr10 yrs exp

Licensed Practical Nurse

Hi there! I am a vibrant, caring young lady with a soft spot for taking care of the elderly! I have a background in Long Term Care Facilities with Alzheimer's and Dementia units, Pediatric Home Health, Skilled Adult Nursing Care, Corrections and Surgical nursing.
Nicole can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, live-in home care, personal care, respite care, visiting nurse & more
Skills:

CNA

Licensed Nurse

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Lucy M.


Leesburg, VA

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time And Available

5.0

(2)

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have over 22 years of experience working with seniors both in their own homes. I have experience with memory care/dementia, mental health, stroke, Parkinson's, ALS, cancer, surgical rehabilitation, quadriplegia, chronic pain, and many more. Am also certified in medication prompting. First Responder. Home Health...
Lucy can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, live-in home care, personal care, respite care
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Lucy is a gem! She is absolutely professional, knowledgeable and kind. Her calm, competent demeanor inspires confidence. We know our beloved mom is safe in Lucy's hands."

Rakefet G.

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Millicent M.


Herndon, VA

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Certified Nursing Assistant

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Reliable and compassionate certified nursing assistant with 10+ years providing quality care to patients. Highly skilled in maintaining a safe and clean environment, assisting patients with dementia, Alzheimer's, chronic illness or recovering from surgery with daily living activities.
Millicent can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care
Skills:

CNA

CPR

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Ann L.


Arlington, VA

$12-50/hr18 yrs exp

I am a compassionate, passionate, kind, respectful, reliable, patient, and understanding caregiver with more than 17 years of experience caring for the elderly in at home and senior-living facility settings. I have many experiences working with clients with dementia, Alzheimer's, cancer, Parkinson's, heart diseases, kidney...
Ann can also help with: Companionship, dementia, errands, hospice services, light cleaning, meal prep & more
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Ashley H.


Washington, DC

$18-20/hr2 yrs exp

Experience

Hello, My name is Ashley and I am a young adult that has recently graduated from California State University of Dominguez Hills. I have had years of work experience with the older population. I have been caring for my grandfather whom is partially blind and needs to take medication. I also interned at the Community Stroke...
Ashley can also help with: Home modification, live-in home care, personal care, respite care
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Maria L.


Frederick, MD

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Non Medical Assistant

I am an active, retired senior (vaxxed) with over 10 years experience in personal assistance over 4 states. I offer menu planning with cooking, shopping, errands, money management and detailed home and business organization. I have many allergies so no cats or housekeeping ... I am animated and scrupulously honest. I work with...
Maria can also help with: Errands, home modification, meal prep, transportation
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Vivian D.


Frederick, MD

$28/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver/Physical Therapy Aide Full-Time

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I'm a compassionate person who loves working with the patience I serve. I am attentive and caring I'm very respectful of the needs of those I help. I have over 12 years of experience and am blessed to have created relationships with the families of the patients I've worked with. I cherish the recommendations of family...
Vivian can also help with: Dementia, personal care, respite care
Skills:

CPR

Wound Care

5.0
"Vivian has been a caring and reliable caregiver for my elderly mother!! I highly recommend her!! "

Care member

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Chanel L.


Baltimore, MD

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Certified Nurses Assistant

4.0

(4)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Chanel I'm a Certified Nurses Assistant with 14 years of experience working with the elderly and disabled population. I would describe my personality as being very caring, understanding, compassionate and fun loving. My experience includes working with those with Alzheimer's and Dementia, Parkinson's, Diabetes...
Chanel can also help with: Companionship, dementia, errands, hospice services, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Chanel took care of my 98 year old mother. My entire family is very thankful! She has years of experience that really benefited us a lot. Due to the fact that we were new to the situation. She handled my mom's appointments, medication, housekeeping and really gave...

Arnita J.

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Robyn B.


Reisterstown, MD

$15-25/hr5 yrs exp

CNA For 10 Years

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I was employed for three years by a wonderful woman. I loved her dearly and took care of her as I would have my own Mother (who I lost in 1999. I was great friends with her sons. I was with her until her death and was at her side. My lady had dementia. I also took care of another lady who had two surgeries and I was there...
Robyn can also help with: Companionship, dementia, errands, hospice services, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

CNA

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Stephanie E.


Lanham, MD

$14-22/hr3 yrs exp

I'd describe my personality as empathetic, compassionate, and caring. I like caring for seniors because they always have amazing stories to tell that comes with a lot of wisdom. Unfortunately, they are the most prone to loneliness and sometimes a little companionship really brightens up their day. It's nice to make a positive...
Stephanie can also help with: Home modification
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Kierra S.


Haymarket, VA

$22-30/hr2 yrs exp

I am caring and compassionate. I believe everyone deserves respect and sense of connection. I took great care of an elderly family member while she awaited a hip replacement for over a year and during her recovery. I also have experience with personal assistance and home organizing.
Kierra can also help with: Companionship, dementia, errands, light cleaning, live-in home care, meal prep & more
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Fatima L.


Frederick, MD

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Compassionate And Energetic Caregiver With References

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am a Certified Nurse Assistant and Companion Care with 10 years of practice in the field (with references) I truly enjoy providing companionship, education and caring with dignity in a peaceful but also fun environment. I like to advocate for all my patients , and get to know the person and not just the diagnosis. Knowing...
Fatima can also help with: Companionship, dementia, errands, home modification, hospice services, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Fatima has been very respectful and gentle with my 94 Y.O. father. She assists and motivates him to perform his daily hygiene tasks, as well as, exercises. She has been flexible on hours and has taken my mother to the store now that she can no longer drive. Fatima...

Dartlin A.

Patient Assessments, Safety Behaviors, Care plan assessment, Community integration, First Aid and Safety, Behavioral Management, Meal Planning and Preparation, Patient Care, Collection calls, Payment posting, Patient account analysis, Medical claims submission, Records Maintenance, ISP/IEP writer, Fire PreventioN, Facility...
Jenipher can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, live-in home care, meal prep, mobility assistance, personal care & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Home Health Aide

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Dana B.


Owings Mills, MD

$18/hr10 yrs exp

Care With Compassion

Hello! My name is Dana. I have 15 years experience in home healthcare. I have experience as a Medical Assistant and trained caregiver. I am patient, kind, compassionate, with a special love for this work and committed to giving the best care possible. My time is flexible. NON smoker. I have experience with stroke recovery,...
Dana can also help with: Companionship, dementia, errands, light cleaning, meal prep, mobility assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

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Deborah P.


Linthicum Heights, MD

$20-30/hr5 yrs exp

Caring, Reliable Caregiver Available To Care For Your Loved Ones

I am a mature responsible reliable master's level college educated nonsmoking woman, available to care for your loved ones. I have a mater's degree in clinical psychology, with training in gerontology (study of aging, problems and care for the elderly). I have experience and would like the opportunity to meet with you to discuss...
Deborah can also help with: Companionship, dementia, errands, light cleaning, meal prep, mobility assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

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Antoinette A.


Manassas, VA

$10-35/hr2 yrs exp

CNA

I have 2 years' experience in elder care from stroke, Alzheimer's, dementia, disabled kids, kids, developmental disorder, blind and several cases of patients recovering from surgery and other severe illness. I am confident that my profile fits perfectly with the job description that you have supplied in your advertisement. It...
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Dodji S.


Washington, DC

$18-22/hr3 yrs exp

Caregiver's

We had Dodji with us for 4 weeks while I recovered from surgery and she gave our 18-month-old daughter excellent, responsible care. I never worried about my kiddo when she was out with Dodji and I really appreciated the kindness and warmth she demonstrated, even when my daughter was being difficult because she missed her mom....
Dodji can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, meal prep, transportation
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Theresa W.


Brooklyn, MD

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

About Myself

Hello, My name is Theresa, I am a licensed CNA healthcare professional with over 25 years of experience, specializing in orthopedics, psychiatry, medical-surgical care, tracheostomy care, hematology, prosthetics, and oncology. I am certified in CPR and first aid and have extensive experience working with immobile patients...
Theresa can also help with: Companionship, dementia, errands, light cleaning, meal prep, mobility assistance & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Home Health Aide

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Peace I.


Upper Marlboro, MD

$25-40/hr3 yrs exp

Senior Care

Taking care of people is a passion of mind. I provide essential support in the healthcare setting, contributing to patient comfort and recovery.
Peace can also help with: Dementia, errands, hospice services, light cleaning, meal prep, respite care & more
Skills:

CNA

Recent post-surgery care reviews

Lucy M.

5.0

Lucy is a gem! She is absolutely professional, knowledgeable and kind. Her calm, competent demeanor inspires confidence. We know our beloved mom is safe in Lucy's hands.

- Rakefet G.

Vivian D.

5.0

Vivian has been a caring and reliable caregiver for my elderly mother!! I highly recommend her!!

- Care member

Chanel L.

5.0

Chanel was great and was able to accommodate a last minute request to stay the night.

- Care member

Fatima L.

5.0

Fatima took great care of me after my knee replacement. She assisted me with medications, jcepacks, as well as light cooking and housekeeping. She also made herself available to get me to doctor appointments. She is very knowledgeable and respectful. Could not have been nicer Could not have...

- Care member

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Post-surgery care by the numbers

3,840

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6.6 yrs

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3,931

member reviews

4.7 / 5

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Average Rating4.7 / 5

Post-Surgery Care are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 3,931 reviews of the 3,840 listed post-surgery care.