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cobi S.

Wilmington, DE

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$25/hr
3 years experience
Respite care
home modification
live-in home care
mobility assistance
Making a difference in someone's life is what drives me. With a graduate degree in Occupational Therapy and three years of experience, I bring a patient, compassionate, and detail-oriented approach to senior care. I'm skilled at adapting to changing routines, de-escalating stressful situations, and incorporating memory care...
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Victoria L.'s Photo

Wilmington, DE

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$8/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
personal care
errands
home modification
mobility assistance
+ 1 more
Making a difference in someone's life is what drives me as a caregiver. With three years of experience as a Certified Home Health Aide, I'm passionate about supporting the well-being and independence of adults and seniors. I provide respite care, transportation, personal care, and more. I adapt to changing routines and...
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Mercy A.'s Photo

Wilmington, DE

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$25/hr
1 year experience
Mobility assistance
home modification
light cleaning
respite care
meal prep
Making a difference in someone's life is what drives me as a caregiver. With a high school degree and one year of experience, I bring a calm and patient approach to supporting adults and seniors. I am passionate about promoting well-being and independence. My First Aid Training allows me to respond effectively in various...
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Compassionate Caregiver

Wilmington, DE

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience
Hospice services
meal prep
companionship
dementia
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Angel, and I bring nearly 20 years of experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), providing care with compassion, respect, and reliability since 2007. I've also served as an Assistant Director for a home care company, giving me a strong background in both hands-on support and care coordination. I...

Maria D. says "I am a geriatric physician who has worked with Angel. She is extremely professional, warm, hard-working and experienced. Patients and their family...

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Experience Care Giver

New Castle, DE

4.0(0)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hospice services
meal prep
companionship
dementia
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I am hard working, self-motivated, dependable, highly skilled and precise with a very friendly personality. I enjoy serving others and giving my best to produce the highest level of client satisfaction alongside with others as well as independently. I have over 20yrs of experience giving exceptional in-home care to the elderly...
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Experienced Respite Caregiver

Hockessin, DE

from
$25/hr
3 years experience
Mobility assistance
respite care
companionship
dementia
personal care
+ 1 more
I was an Alzheimer's caregiver for my grandfather for 2. 5 years. I love providing respite care as a way of supporting primary caregivers. When you bring me on board, you get someone to join your care giving team, think creatively, and -- best of all -- plan respite time, so when I'm taking care of your person, you don't have...
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Newark, DE

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$11/hr
3 years experience
Respite care
errands
light cleaning
meal prep
Bringing comfort and support to seniors is my passion. My three years of experience have reinforced my commitment to providing compassionate care. I hold a college degree and use my skills to assist with respite care, errands, light housekeeping, meal preparation, and medical management. I'm patient, friendly, and...
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West Chester, PA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Hospice services
meal prep
companionship
dementia
light cleaning
+ 1 more
As an experienced Caregiver to several wonderful people as well as my own family members, I am very aware and respectful of the hard work that goes into finding just the right person to fill a difficult role. I have been a Companion and a Personal Care Attendant. I have assisted with Cancer Care (including myself), Alzheimer's,...

Susie D. says "Jennifer is great. She has a wonderful, family oriented attitude. She took care of my father first and my mother-in-law later. She can do daytime or...

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Lauren S.'s Photo

Landenberg, PA

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$25/hr
1 year experience
Meal prep
respite care
errands
home modification
mobility assistance
+ 1 more
Making a positive impact on the lives of adults and seniors is what drives me. I'm a compassionate and detail-oriented caregiver with one year of experience. I have a college degree and provide respite care, transportation, and mobility assistance. I can also handle errands, light housekeeping, and meal preparation. I'm...
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Tamika P.'s Photo

Swedesboro, NJ

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Live-in home care
mobility assistance
errands
home modification
meal prep
+ 1 more
Providing compassionate care for adults and seniors is more than a job for me; it's a calling. My passion stems from positive experiences supporting their well-being and independence, and a genuine desire to make a positive impact on their lives. For the past 10 years, I've worked as a Certified Home Health Aide, offering...
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Paulsboro, NJ

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$23/hr
3 years experience
Transportation
light cleaning
personal care
respite care
Making a difference in someone's life is what I strive for. My passion for supporting the well-being and independence of adults and seniors led me to senior care. I have three years of experience providing respite care, transportation, personal care, and light housekeeping. I adapt to changing routines and handle confusion or...
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Respite Care

Newark, DE

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$17/hr
5 years experience
Over 10 years of experience with children with special needs as well as senior care. Certified in both CPR and BLS. Experience providing care to individuals with ASD, cerebral palsy, cognitive delays, and dementia. Reference available upon request
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Jamie W.'s Photo

Newark, DE

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$18/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
respite care
dementia
home modification
personal care
+ 1 more
Making a difference in someone's life is what drives me. As a Certified Home Health Aide with three years of experience, I'm passionate about supporting the well-being and independence of adults and seniors. I provide respite care, personal care, light housekeeping, meal preparation, dementia care, and medical management. I...
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Peter L.'s Photo

Springfield, PA

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$35/hr
21 years experience
Meal prep
respite care
errands
home modification
mobility assistance
+ 1 more
Making a difference in people's lives is what drives me. My passion for supporting the well-being and independence of adults and seniors led me to caregiving. I have three years of experience providing respite care, transportation, and mobility assistance. I also assist with errands, light housekeeping, and meal preparation....
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3+ Years Experience Covid-19 Vaccinated

Newark, DE

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$20/hr
7 years experience
Hospice services
mobility assistance
companionship
dementia
live-in home care
+ 1 more
Hi families! My name is Jabrisha, and I'm a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with over 8 years of experience providing compassionate, high-quality care to seniors, individuals with Behavioral needs, Colostomy care, Addictions and children. I'm currently based in Newark/Middletown Delaware, and am available for private-duty...
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Mindi E.'s Photo

Paulsboro, NJ

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$19/hr
10 years experience
Hospice services
meal prep
dementia
errands
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Making a difference in people's lives is my passion. For the last 10 years, I've dedicated myself to supporting the well-being and independence of adults and seniors through compassionate care. My graduate degree has given me a strong foundation, which I use to provide respite care, transportation, and personal care. I am also...
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Eileen T.'s Photo

Wallingford, PA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Hospice services
meal prep
companionship
dementia
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Bringing peace of mind to families is why I became a caregiver. I've worked in the field of social services for over 18 years now . During that time, I providing respite care, transportation, and home health services. I'm also certified in RBT and ABA and TSS.. I've worked in school districts in homes and long care, facilities,...
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Danielette M.'s Photo

Middletown, DE

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$20/hr
30 years experience
Home modification
light cleaning
companionship
dementia
hospice services
+ 1 more
Making a difference in the lives of adults and seniors is my calling. For 30 years, I've passionately supported their well-being and independence through respite care, live-in care, and home health services. My approach is patient, compassionate, and friendly, and I always respect an individual's independence. I'm experienced in...
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Experienced Caregiver

Gibbstown, NJ

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$25/hr
8 years experience
Meal prep
respite care
dementia
errands
personal care
+ 1 more
Hi! I have over 8 years of experience working with a variety of clients. I have worked as a caregiver for elderly, little ones with ASD as well as care for people with disabilities. I can help with Transportation Services and Respite Care as well as all aspects of ADL's.
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Ruth A.'s Photo

Bear, DE

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$23/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
companionship
dementia
live-in home care
+ 1 more
With three years of experience providing dedicated senior care, I'm passionate about supporting adults' well-being and independence. My graduate degree has provided me with a strong foundation. I am CPR and First Aid trained. In previous roles, I've provided respite care, live-in home care, hospice services, home health, light...
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  • 30 respite care are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $19.50/hr as of January 2026

  • The average star rating for rated respite care is 5.0

FAQs for finding respite care near you in Wilmington, DE

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 Wilmington, DE 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 Wilmington, DE 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 Wilmington, DE 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 Wilmington, DE is $19.50 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 Wilmington, DE.

To safely hire respite care near you in Wilmington, DE, 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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