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Christine R.

Higganum, CT

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Errands
dementia
home modification
hospice services
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Making a positive impact on the lives of others is what drives me. For the past 36 years, I've had the privilege of supporting adults and seniors, empowering them to maintain their independence and well-being. My experience includes providing respite care, transportation, and personal care, and I am also comfortable assisting...
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Andrea O.'s Photo

Middletown, CT

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$19/hr
2 years experience
Home modification
errands
light cleaning
meal prep
respite care
+ 1 more
Making a difference in people's lives is my calling. With two years of experience, I bring a compassionate and detail-oriented approach to senior care. My passion stems from positive experiences supporting adults' independence and well-being. I have a college degree and provide respite care, transportation, errands/shopping,...
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Julianna R.'s Photo

Middletown, CT

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$22/hr
10 years experience
I have over 23 years of experience caring for all ages, from newborns to adults. I have a strong background working with people of all abilities, including significant disabilities and Autism. I'm trained in ASL and certified in Pediatric and Adult CPR, AED, First Aid, PMT, and DDS trainings. I've worked in special education...
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Dementia
companionship
errands
home modification
hospice services
+ 1 more
Making a difference in someone's life is what drives me as a caregiver. With 10 years of experience, I bring patience, compassion, and a detail-oriented approach to my work. I'm skilled in providing respite care, transportation, personal care, and managing medications. I adapt to changing routines, de-escalate stressful...
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Darlene B.'s Photo

Hamden, CT

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
30 years experience
Dementia
companionship
errands
hospice services
light cleaning
+ 1 more
For over 30 years, I've been dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of adults and seniors through compassionate care. As a Certified Nursing Assistant with CPR Training, I provide respite care, personal care, and home health services. I am also skilled in dementia care, medical management, and mobility...

Deborah S. says "Miss Darlene was one of the most kindest person I've ever met...no exaggeration...she's thoughtful, careful, thorough, and knows her stuff. "

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Moriah P.'s Photo

Old Lyme, CT

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$22/hr
10 years experience
Dementia
companionship
errands
home modification
hospice services
+ 1 more
Making a difference in the lives of adults and seniors is my calling. With a college degree and 15 years of experience, I bring compassion and a detail-oriented approach to every care situation. I'm skilled in adapting to changing routines, de-escalating stressful situations, and handling confusion with patience. I am CPR and...
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Krystyna B.'s Photo

East Hartford, CT

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$25/hr
15 years experience
Dementia
companionship
errands
hospice services
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Making a difference in people's lives is what drives me. With 15 years of experience in adult and senior care, I've learned that patience and a calm demeanor are essential. I respect the independence of those I care for, and I'm skilled at de-escalating stressful situations. I provide a range of services, including respite...
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Niyah T.'s Photo

New Britain, CT

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$21/hr
4 years experience
Home modification
errands
light cleaning
meal prep
mobility assistance
+ 1 more
Providing compassionate care for adults and seniors is truly my calling. My passion stems from positive experiences supporting their well-being and independence, while also offering families a reliable care option. For the past four years, I've provided respite care, transportation, and personal care. I also assist with light...
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Maha J.'s Photo

New Britain, CT

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Dementia
companionship
errands
home modification
hospice services
+ 1 more
Making a real difference in someone's life is what drives me. With a graduate degree and 10 years of experience, I'm dedicated to supporting the well-being and independence of adults and seniors. My approach is patient, compassionate, and friendly. I focus on understanding each person's preferences and history to build a strong...
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Dorene F.'s Photo

Newington, CT

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$45/hr
10 years experience
Respite care
42 years of experience have shaped my approach to senior care. As a Registered Nurse, I am passionate about supporting the well-being and independence of adults and seniors. My previous roles have reinforced my desire to positively impact their lives. I am patient, calm, compassionate, and detail-oriented. I provide respite...
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Kirk A.'s Photo

East Hartford, CT

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$20/hr
4 years experience
Dementia
companionship
hospice services
light cleaning
live-in home care
+ 1 more
Bringing comfort and support to seniors is my calling. My inspiration to help others began at a young age, assisting my mom in caring for my grandmother. For the past four years, I've provided compassionate home health, respite, and hospice care. I also assist with meal preparation, light housekeeping, mobility, physical...
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Eunice B.'s Photo

New Britain, CT

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$25/hr
5 years experience
Dementia
companionship
errands
hospice services
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Making a difference in the lives of adults and seniors is truly important to me. With five years of experience in senior care, I provide services like respite care, transportation, and home health. I also assist with meal preparation, light housekeeping, and mobility. I have a graduate degree and adapt to changing routines,...
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Ann Marie R.'s Photo

Berlin, CT

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$33/hr
4 years experience
Light cleaning
errands
meal prep
respite care
Making a real difference in someone's life is what drives me. My approach is rooted in compassion and empathy, balanced with a professional and detail-oriented mindset. I understand the importance of earning trust and building a strong connection with those I care for. I'm experienced in respite care, running errands, light...
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Beatrice P.'s Photo

East Hartford, CT

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Home modification
dementia
light cleaning
live-in home care
meal prep
+ 1 more
Making a difference in someone's life is my calling. With a decade of experience as a Certified Home Health Aide, I bring compassion and skill to every caregiving situation. I offer respite, live-in, and personal care, along with light housekeeping and meal preparation. My experience includes dementia care, medical management,...
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Matthew R.'s Photo

Old Saybrook, CT

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$35/hr
3 years experience
Respite care
errands
transportation
I am dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of adults and their families by offering reliable care. I am patient, calm, compassionate, and detail-oriented. I have experience adapting to changing routines, de-escalating stressful situations, and handling confusion. I earn trust by providing regular verbal updates,...
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Donna W.'s Photo

Hamden, CT

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$17/hr
3 years experience
Errands
dementia
light cleaning
live-in home care
meal prep
+ 1 more
Making a difference in someone's life is why I became a caregiver. With three years of experience, I provide respite care, live-in care, and support with errands, shopping, and personal care. I am also comfortable with light housekeeping, meal preparation, and dementia care. I adapt to changing routines and handle confusion with...
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Katherine S.'s Photo

Colchester, CT

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Dementia
companionship
errands
hospice services
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Bringing comfort and support to seniors is my calling. With 25 years of experience, I provide respite care, live-in assistance, transportation, and hospice services. I also assist with errands, shopping, home health needs, light housekeeping, meal preparation, dementia care, and medical management. My educational background...
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Velinda O.'s Photo

New Britain, CT

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$18/hr
17 years experience
Dementia
companionship
hospice services
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
17 years have flown by as I've passionately dedicated myself to senior care. My motivation stems from a genuine desire to support adults' and seniors' well-being, make a positive impact on their lives, and provide families with reliable care. I'm known for being patient, calm, compassionate, and empathetic. I prioritize earning...
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Ana Caroline D.'s Photo

Branford, CT

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$33/hr
2 years experience
Errands
dementia
hospice services
meal prep
respite care
+ 1 more
Making a difference in the lives of others is what drives me. I have a physical education graduate degree and two years of experience providing compassionate senior care in Ireland. I assist with respite care, transportation, errands, shopping, meal preparation, dementia care, medical management, and hospice services. My...
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Samantha T.'s Photo

Wallingford, CT

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$20/hr
1 year experience
Home modification
errands
light cleaning
meal prep
personal care
+ 1 more
Making a difference in someone's life is what I strive for every day. With a college degree and a genuine passion for supporting adults and seniors, I've dedicated myself to providing compassionate care. I have one year of experience assisting with personal care, meal preparation, light housekeeping, errands, and respite care. I...
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  • 35 respite care are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.00/hr as of April 2026

FAQs for finding respite care near you in Higganum, CT

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 1 respite care providers near you in Higganum, CT 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 Higganum, CT 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 Higganum, CT 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 Higganum, CT is $20.00 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 Higganum, CT.

To safely hire respite care near you in Higganum, CT, 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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