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Katty M P.


Folcroft, PA

$8-21/hr8 yrs exp

Hello

I am a teacher, but currently enrolled in nursing school. I have 8 years experience working at Beth Israel Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts. I worked on a cardiac unit and also a surgical unit as a nursing assistant. I am very comfortable taking care of elderly patients. I am a certified special education teacher. I have 5...
Katty M can also help with: Transportation, light cleaning, errands
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Keenya C.


Philadelphia, PA

$50/hr10 yrs exp

LPN

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Keenya (pronounced keen-ya). I have 16 years of experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). Although I have worked in various settings, my specialty is Geriatrics. In addition to the services listed on my profile, I can administer insulin/other medications (oral, PEG tube), monitor vital signs, and perform...
Keenya can also help with: Companionship, errands, light cleaning, meal prep, hospice services, dementia & more
Skills:

CPR

Licensed Nurse

5.0
"She is very intelligent. She holds herself to very high standards. She has an excellent work ethic. She is an innovative problem solver. She is a team player. She is efficient."

Bryan S.

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Lillian B.


Marcus Hook, PA

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Senior Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I took care of my In-laws through things such as open heart surgery and cancer. I have experience in working with hospice. I also cared for my mother for several years through the onset and decline of Altziemers. I have worked for a family that had a mom on daily dialysis and then became a stroke victim. I also worked as a Lead...
Lillian can also help with: Personal care, meal prep, respite care, errands, light cleaning, dementia & more
5.0
"I would also like to add that Ms. Lil cared for one of our sons who has special medical needs. She administered medication and was observant for any changes in behavior. She went the extra mile by attending a class at our hospital to learn more about his medical...

Janna G.

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Mikerlange M.


Broomall, PA

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant.

Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood

I have been a certified nursing assistant for over 10 years. I'm compassionate, caring, patient, dedicated, dependable trustworthy , responsible and reliable. I offer a variety of support services that maintain the safety and support of your loved one while also keeping their dignity intact. I'm trained and certified to help...
Mikerlange can also help with: Live-in home care, light cleaning, hospice services, dementia, errands, companionship & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

5.0
"I give Mikerlange the highest rating and recommendation. Mikerlange took care of my 88 year old mother after she returned home from rehab. She came every day and took care of my mother as if she was a member of her own family. She is very caring, knowledgeable,...

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Robin L.


Philadelphia, PA

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Do You Or Does Your Loved One Need Help? Senior caregiver

Hello, I'm Robin and have been a caretaker for the last 15 years, off and on. I'm originally from Maine, moving to Philly in Sept 2019. I have one son that just graduated Drexel with a PhD in Environmental Engineering, and getting married this coming September '23. My youngest son is finishing up undergrad at Temple and applying...
Robin can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, companionship, dementia, hospice services, errands & more
Skills:

CPR

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Rihana S.


Ardmore, PA

$18-50/hr4 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Rihana. I work as an home health aide and integrative nutritional health coach. I have been working as a home health aide for about 4 years and I love what I do! I am a nursing student with clinical rotation experience on the Medical-Surgical unit. I have experience with hoyer lifts, gait belts, crutches,...
Rihana can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, hospice services, companionship, meal prep, dementia & more
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

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Teka W.


Upper Darby, PA

$15-20/hr4 yrs exp

Passionate Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a young passionate caregiver! I have many years of experience caring for people, from babysitting my little sister to cousins and nieces to caring for my father who was recovering from surgery. I genuinely care about people and sometimes besides physically care for someone I can provide a listening ear so as have them feel...
Teka can also help with: Personal care, dementia, errands, meal prep, mobility assistance, hospice services & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Catherine F.


Philadelphia, PA

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

Off Duty Occupational Therapist

I am an Occupational Therapist. I have 8 years of experience working in skilled nursing facilities and home care with a large variety of diagnoses including orthopedic surgeries, strokes, cardiac conditions, and dementia. To be clear I would not be treating in this setting but do bring a lot of knowledge to the position.
Catherine can also help with: Companionship, mobility assistance, hospice services, personal care, dementia, specialized care & more
Skills:

CPR

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Katelynn G.


Springfield, PA

$35-50/hr7 yrs exp

Empathetic Caregiver

From a young age I've volunteered in special education classrooms as a student helper, was employed at KidsPeace (crisis intake & residential clients), to volunteering with various organizations as an adult which gave me exposure on so many levels, to caring for an immediate family member with a severe TBI, and first-hand...
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Donna F.


Philadelphia, PA

$20-33/hr10 yrs exp

Former RN With Over 15yrs Experience

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Donna, I'm a 54yr old retired RN residing in NW Phila. I have 20+ years experience providing hands on care for all ages groups in a variety of clinical settings; emergency department, pediatrics, medical surgical, long term care, home care and hospice. During my tenure as an RN I had advanced critical care training,...
Donna can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, hospice services, companionship, dementia, meal prep & more
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Francesca R.


Philadelphia, PA

$14-37/hr10 yrs exp

Live In Caregiver

Caregiver to my grandmother and father until they passed. Also a caregiver to a friend of family after heart and colon surgeries. Both were private Homecare. Performed all general household duties including handling finances. I also did daily hygiene, cooking, feeding, toilet assistance, diaper changing, wound care, blood sugar...
Francesca can also help with: Live-in home care, hospice services, companionship, meal prep, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

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Margaret R.


Philadelphia, PA

$20-35/hr1 yrs exp

Thoughtful, Engaging Caregiver For Older Adults

Hello! I am a longtime nonprofit professional taking a break from my traditional employment to care for my children and think through my next steps. During this period of transition, I stumbled into caregiving for an aging neighbor and then my father, following a stroke. I found the experience of both profoundly rewarding,...
Margaret can also help with: Errands, respite care, dementia, meal prep, light cleaning, personal care & more
Skills:

CPR

I am very passionate about caring for seniors. They have lived through many years of changes and cared for many during their lives and they deserve to have someone do the same for them - whether it's to be companion, helping with groceries/errands or caring for them if they are ill it should be done with respect and caring. I...
Tracey-anne can also help with: Home modification, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep, personal care, errands & more

Linda B.


Broomall, PA

$10-20/hr

Care Taker and Also Caring Individual

Two of my children have had many surgeries because of their crohns disease. We have been through and have seen and experienced quite a bit. Taking things a day at a time and holding out for good days, good times and good health most of all.

Barbara P.


Wynnewood, PA

$15-30/hr1 yrs exp

Nursing Student

Hi! My name is Barb and I am a rising junior in the four-year nursing program at the University of Pittsburgh, working to get my Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. I have a total of 240 clinical hours, half of which were in person at the local Pittsburgh hospitals, and the other half was a combination of virtual clinical and...
Barbara can also help with: Personal care, meal prep, errands, light cleaning, respite care

Patricia T.


Philadelphia, PA

$8-13/hr10 yrs exp

Pat Toot

I have to admit I have only been a caretaker for my mom and child. I am a retired Labor and Delivery registered nurse. I worked for 41 years for Thomas Jefferson Hospital. I took leave on December 9 2019 until I retired August 21 2020, for surgery and chemo for breast cancer and I am presently healthy . I would love to help...
Patricia can also help with: Personal care, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep, errands

Alisha C.


Deptford, NJ

$15-25/hr1 yrs exp

Full Time Or Part Time Caregiver

I work for a home health agency. My schedule is very flexible. I started when my diabetic grandmother got her leg amputated. She needed a lot of care and I was there during her whole recovery process!
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Jennifer M.


Blackwood, NJ

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Exceptional Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello , my name is Jennifer. I am a very experienced , fun loving , compassionate , patient person who loves taking care of others. I am a mother of 5 children so I have seen and been through it all. I love to cook and I only cook homemade. Being a mom allows you to identify people's different mental, general health and personal...
Jennifer can also help with: Meal prep, hospice services, dementia, light cleaning, errands, companionship & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

CNA

5.0
"Jen was the best caregiver my mom ever had. She took such great care of her from personal care, providing her meals and just simply giving her good company. My mother loved Jen and would light up when she came. I can't say enough good about her caregiver skills....

Judith M.

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Pamela T.


Philadelphia, PA

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

Certify Nurses Assistant, Home Health Aid, & Direct Support Professional

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Having over 20 years of experience in the nursing community has been rewarding to me. I gain my experiences in long term care facilities, hospitals, medical clinics and home health care which enabled me to develop nurses skills and techniques. My background experience is Surgery recovery, Fall risk, Alzheimer, Dementia, Cancer,...
5.0
"She is a very caring person and has a lot of patience. She takes a lot of pride in what she does. You can count on her!"

Anna S.

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Gabrielle E.


West Chester, PA

$17-22/hr

Adult Autistic Helping Little Autistics

I was diagnosed with autism at age 10. I used to not talk in school and would not understand social cues. Now I'm a young woman in college and am an honors student. Being neurodivergent is a strength that few people recognize. I can act as a mentor for younger neurodivergents and members of the spectrum operating based on my...

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Recent post-surgery care reviews in Folcroft, PA

Keenya C.

5.0

She is very intelligent. She holds herself to very high standards. She has an excellent work ethic. She is an innovative problem solver. She is a team player. She is efficient.

- Bryan S.

Lillian B.

5.0

I would also like to add that Ms. Lil cared for one of our sons who has special medical needs. She administered medication and was observant for any changes in behavior. She went the extra mile by attending a class at our hospital to learn more about his medical condition so she could provide the...

- Janna G.

Mikerlange M.

5.0

I give Mikerlange the highest rating and recommendation. Mikerlange took care of my 88 year old mother after she returned home from rehab. She came every day and took care of my mother as if she was a member of her own family. She is very caring, knowledgeable, responsible and dependable person....

- Care member

Jennifer M.

5.0

Jen was the best caregiver my mom ever had. She took such great care of her from personal care, providing her meals and just simply giving her good company. My mother loved Jen and would light up when she came. I can't say enough good about her caregiver skills. She's also a certified medical...

- Judith M.

Pamela T.

5.0

She is a very caring person and has a lot of patience. She takes a lot of pride in what she does. You can count on her!

- Anna S.

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