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Kendra S.

Nursing Student Willing To Help Your Loved Ones

Portland, ME

from
$20/hr
4 years experience
Respite care
light cleaning
transportation
dementia
errands
I am a current nursing student that is willing to help care for your loved ones! I have experience taking caring of my grandfather. I also love just talking to elders and allowing them to express their needs. Whether you need a companion for your family member or someone to help with respite care. Schedule varies with my...
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Alexis W.

Caregiver With OT Degree

Portland, ME

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Home modification
errands
hospice services
companionship
meal prep
+ 1 more
I am an Occupational Therapist with 20+ years of experience primarily with older adult and geriatric population (very comfortable with dementia clients) in a multitude of settings including 10+ years of home care. I can provide assistance with personal care (bathing, dressing, grooming), carryover with home exercise programs,...

Care Member says "Our family worked with Alexis for almost a year, to help my mother-in-law. She came highly recommended and lived up to the hype. Alexis is: extremely...

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Kate N.

Caregiver By Heart

Westbrook, ME

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$20/hr
Meal prep
light cleaning
respite care
errands
transportation
+ 1 more
Hello my name is Kate. I'm a 45-year-old single mom with 2 grown daughters and 2 fur babies. I am also a self employed cosmetologist for over 20 years! I pride myself on my empathetic heart and kind nature. I have experience caring for seniors with I was my grandmother's caregiver through her end of life, assisting with all of...
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Arlene R.

I Am A CNA(Certified Nursing Assistant)

Saco, ME

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
hospice services
meal prep
companionship
personal care
+ 1 more
I have worked as a CNA and Home Health Aide since 2009. I assist clients in their home with their basic needs: bathing, dressing, meal prep, medication reminders/supervision(crush pills if necessary)and thicken liquids, light housekeeping. I have worked with the elderly with Alzheimer/Dementia, Parkinson Disease, strokes. Also...

Care Member says "I’ve met Arlene and her mom, Nina, about six or seven years ago at the Milano senior center where they held Tuesday night free dinners for anyone who...

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Ramona A.

Standish, ME

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$25/hr
1 year experience
Light cleaning
hospice services
live-in home care
errands
meal prep
+ 1 more
Making a difference in someone's life is what drives me. I'm a dedicated caregiver with a college degree and experience providing compassionate support to seniors through my work in case management. My approach is rooted in patience, empathy, and a genuine desire to promote well-being and independence. I offer respite care,...
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Uchizi P.

Caring Nurse

Biddeford, ME

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$25/hr
8 years experience
Live-in home care
dementia
hospice services
With over 8 years of experience in adult caregiving, I am passionate about providing compassionate and personalized care to individuals in need. I specialize in assisting with daily activities such as medication management, mobility support, personal care, emergency care, and household tasks, while always prioritizing the...
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Kelly R.

Steep Falls, ME

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
mobility assistance
errands
respite care
+ 1 more
Making a difference in someone's life is what I strive for each day. As a Certified Nursing Assistant with over 30 years of experience, I'm passionate about supporting adults and seniors, enabling them to maintain their independence and well-being. I provide respite care, transportation, and assistance with errands, shopping,...
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Lisa H.

Gorham, ME

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$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Mobility assistance
meal prep
respite care
errands
transportation
+ 1 more
Bringing comfort and support to seniors is my calling. For seven years, I've been dedicated to enriching the lives of those I care for. My background includes some college education and have completed a CNA training course. I'm passionate about supporting adults' independence and well-being, making a positive impact, and...
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Stacey M.

Old Orchard Beach, ME

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$25/hr
3 years experience
Respite care
meal prep
transportation
errands
light cleaning
Making a difference in someone's life is what drives me. With three years of experience providing respite care, transportation, and light housekeeping, I enjoy helping seniors maintain their independence. I also assist with errands, shopping, and meal preparation. I'm patient, calm, compassionate, and friendly, and adapt to...
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Elizabeth E.

It Would Be My Pleasure To Care For Your Loved One!

Windham, ME

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$30/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
mobility assistance
errands
respite care
+ 1 more
I love caring for people because it gives a certain feeling that is undeniably special. It has it challenges by far, but the rewards outweigh everything else. It can be beyond difficult to watch your loved one age, that's why I love doing what I do. Some people cannot get or give themselves the help that is needed, so when I can...
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Ryan C.

Full-Time Special Needs Caregiver

Biddeford, ME

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$15/hr
5 years experience
During my career, I have worked with children and teens diagnosed with spectrum disorders. I have acquired a true passion and enjoyment for working with the ASD population. I have worked in various settings including home respite care. I worked for a family who required after school assistance for their relatively low...
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  • 11 respite care are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $25.00/hr as of December 2025

  • The average star rating for rated respite care is 5.0

FAQs for finding respite care near you in Portland, ME

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 2 respite care providers near you in Portland, ME 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 Portland, ME 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 Portland, ME 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 Portland, ME is $25.00 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 Portland, ME.

To safely hire respite care near you in Portland, ME, 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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