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Renee R.

Columbia, SC

from
$15/hr
8 years experience
Light cleaning
hospice services
respite care
errands
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have 8 years of experience. I can help with Personal Care and Light Housecleaning. companionship respite care
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Malia U.

Part Time And Full Time Care

Columbia, SC

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Live-in home care
home modification
visiting physician
dementia
personal care
+ 1 more
I have over 12 yrs of experience from assisting with personal hygiene, meal prep, errand and shopping, respite care for family caregivers, light housekeeping, 24 hr live in, quality of life activities, weekly bath visits, grocery drop off, all around social companionship

Sylvia C. says "Malia has been caring for my father, and she is dependable, and someone we have come to respect. She is someone I recommend, and she represents Care.com...

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Portia M.

HomeCare Warrior

Columbia, SC

from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Errands
dementia
meal prep
companionship
hospice services
+ 1 more
Hello my name is Portia and I have over 18 years of experience in senior care. I specialize in Dementia/Alzheimers Care, Companion Care, Personal Care and Respite. I know the importance of finding a trustworthy and reliable caregiver. My experience, determination and authenticity will have you very pleased! Contact me today for...
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Angela C.

I'm A Born Caregiver.

Columbia, SC

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Errands
dementia
light cleaning
companionship
home modification
+ 1 more
I am an experienced senior care giver. I am experienced in all aspects of Alzheimer's and dementia care as well as Parkinson's care and Multiple Sclerosis. I am happy to offer respite care or temporary care until the right permanent job comes along. I've noticed that sometimes a family may only need a caregiver on a part time...

Care Member says "Angie cared for my wife for 12 months until she passed away from Parkinsons and dementia. She literally moved in with us for the last four months of my...

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Elizabeth S.

Lexington, SC

from
$12/hr
Hospice services
errands
meal prep
dementia
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Elizabeth. I love spending time with my dog, attending church, and anything outside. I was a professional respite provider for children with disabilities for almost 8 years. Although, my clients were children, I underwent yearly development training that enabled me the opportunity to provide respite care for all...
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  • 5 respite care are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $18.75/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated respite care is 5.0

FAQs for finding respite care near you in Columbia, SC

The respite care meaning can vary slightly depending on who is providing their services. This is why we recommend that you review the profiles of the 4 respite care providers near you in Columbia, SC carefully to see what services they offer. That being said, respite care services usually involve providing caregiving support when the usual caregiver can’t be there.

Care.com makes finding respite care providers near you in Columbia, SC fast and easy. From the comfort of your own home, you can review a variety of different respite caregiver profiles in your area to learn more about their experiences and services. You can also read reviews from former clients to help find the right fit for your family.

The cost of respite care near you in Columbia, SC can vary depending on the cost of living in your location and how much experience the caregiver has. However, to give you a jumping off point, the average rate for respite care providers in Columbia, SC is $18.75 per hour.

The types of respite care services you require likely depend on the type of care the person you’re caring for needs. For example, some people may require more general caregiving, whereas some need help with transportation, taking medication, or grooming. Because of this, it can be helpful to review different profiles of respite care providers near you in Columbia, SC.

To safely hire respite care near you in Columbia, SC, we strongly recommend you run an independent background check, interview a handful of different caregivers, and request references. You can also review the profiles of respite caregivers who have a CareCheck badge on their profile.

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