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Senior care providers in Alachua, FL

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Kristy M.


Alachua, FL

$12-17/hr3 yrs exp

Caregiver

Caregiver home health aide also working in nursing home with Alzheimer's and dementia as well as assisted living. For a while I was also an in home caregiver, homemaker etc
Kristy can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, dementia, companionship, meal prep
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Home Health Aide

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Destiny J.


Alachua, FL

$15-50/hr1 yrs exp

Helpful CNA

I have 4year of experience. I can help with Transportation Services, Personal Care and Homemaking care
Destiny can also help with: Dementia, errands, light cleaning, meal prep, personal care
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

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Jane B.


Gainesville, FL

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I live in a senior community and fully understand the frustrations we seniors encounter. I have assisted clients experiencing various degrees of dementia/Alzheimer's. I like to see every client as a friend who recognizes me as a compassionate fellow traveler on the aging road. I Am a former High School , Middle School teacher...
Jane can also help with: Personal care, dementia
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Mary L.


Gainesville, FL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have long-term experience with the senior population. All activities of daily living: medications reminders, bathing, mind stimulation, walks, doctor visits, I am a LPN with 29 years experience who is Kind, compassionate, trustworthy.
Mary can also help with: Dementia, mobility assistance, companionship, meal prep, errands, personal care & more
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Licensed Nurse

5.0
"Mary is very helpful and compassionate. She helps care for my elderly, nearly blind mother. Mary is proactive with ideas for companionship and also very willing to help with personal care and mobility. She responds promptly and is gentle and kind."

Linda H.

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Lori Anne F.


Gainesville, FL

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

I Am Reliable Caring And Loving Person

I'm very passionate about senior care, kind, caring, calm and very patient, and empathetic. I'm able to provide companion and emotional support, help with meal preparation, medication reminders, and dressing, bathroom assistance. I like caring for seniors because I feel they need our help and understanding more than anyone else.
Lori Anne can also help with: Light cleaning, companionship, errands, dementia, hospice services, meal prep & more
5.0
"Lori was a joy to work with She was attentive and caring to my parents and family I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Lori to anyone "

Care member

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Cheri B.


Gainesville, FL

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Patient Care Assistant

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Over 11 years experience in the following areas Alzheimer's, dementia, rehab, stroke victims, adult companion, sitter, and also long term care units I also offer sitting positions ( hospitals, and nursing home's ) with overnight supervision . To provide extra safety for you're loved ones .
Cheri can also help with: Visiting physician, live-in home care, personal care, respite care, hospice services, dementia & more
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"There are not enough stars here to express what an excellent caregiver Cheri is. Over a period of 5 months Cheri became an integral part of our family. Cheri's nursing skills were top notch as she cared for my husband prior to his passing. She blessed us in more...

Lori T.

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Ashley M.


Gainesville, FL

$10-15/hr2 yrs exp

Senior Care Available

I am very patient and can help with any housekeeping, meal prep, transportation and companionship needed.
Ashley can also help with: Personal care
Recently graduated from college in Michigan where I worked as an in-home caregiver for the past two years. My job was mostly providing companionship, but I do also have experience with medication management, food preparation, bathing, and light housekeeping. Also experienced working with those with Alzheimer's and dementia :)
Carrie can also help with: Mobility assistance, dementia, companionship, errands, light cleaning, meal prep & more
I have up to 8+ years as a CNA and I'm CPR certified. I'm going to school for respiratory therapist. I've been employed at the Hospital for 9 years doing patient care I've seen it all. I also have experience with home health I've taken care of numerous patients including close friends relatives I love helping people in need it...
Jtyeria can also help with: Errands, meal prep, dementia, light cleaning, respite care, hospice services & more
Skills:

CNA

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Aliya M.


Gainesville, FL

$18-50/hr2 yrs exp

Let Your Smile Change The World !

I am kind to all I encounter. I really love elderly people. It would be an honor to spend time and help someone who has had so much wisdom and experience in this lifetime.
Aliya can also help with: Light cleaning, companionship, meal prep, mobility assistance, transportation, errands & more
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Lana C.


Gainesville, FL

$15-20/hr

Part-time Caregiver

I understand the need for help as we age having dealt with people in church and hospice. Age is often not kind to our bodies and our minds. I am very dependable, a good driver (clean record), nice and if it is applicable a good cook. I can help in all manner of remembering medicine, exercises, schedules and scheduling. I will be...
Lana can also help with: Companionship, respite care, hospice services
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Brenda A.


Gainesville, FL

$14-20/hr3 yrs exp

Senior Companion

I'd describe my personality as witty, caring, dependable. I like caring for seniors because It is very rewarding and I enjoy the opportunity to learn from each individual's amazing life experiences. I'm looking for a job that is flexible and rewarding. I started caring for seniors when I became full time caregiver for my...
Brenda can also help with: Transportation, errands
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Linda D.


Gainesville, FL

$12-17/hr3 yrs exp

I can run your errands, shop for gifts and wrap them for you. Prepare a nice lunch and chat while enjoying it! I have a great personality, am very optimistic and fun loving. I am Insured and Bonded. I hold a Notary license as well as a Florida Residential Real Estate license although I am only By referral with Watson Realty...
Linda can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, meal prep, transportation
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Kaitlyn C.


Gainesville, FL

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experience Caregiver

Hi there! My name is Kaitlyn, I am a 35-year-old wife and Mother. I have been a caregiver for over 10 years. I began caring for children before moving onto a House Management career. I now care for all ages including elder care ( Please Read! : I do not bathe but I help with dressing and hygiene outside of physical bathing...
Kaitlyn can also help with: Errands, hospice services, light cleaning, meal prep, dementia, respite care & more
Hi my name is Crystal & I'm 22 years old. I'm great with kids & willing to help a family for their loved one. Im also CPR certified as well as in phlebotomy, medical assistant & nursing assistant . I'm energetic bubbly & very outgoing. The kids will have a great time lol. Im a very reliable & trustworthy person . I have 7+ years...
Crystal can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, meal prep, transportation
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Wendy R.


Fort White, FL

$20-40/hr10 yrs exp

Caring, Loving & Kind

I enjoy the company of kids, animals and old people. They are honest and have the best stories. I am a 51-year-old happily married kid at heart. I have a 19 yr old son and a menagerie of pets, I have lots of experience caring for people of all ages and disabilities. I cared for my Grandmother for the last 5 yrs of her life. She...
Wendy can also help with: Dementia, home modification, companionship, hospice services, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

CPR

5.0
"Wendy has a delightful personality and sense of humor. She is thoughtful and gentle working with elders and they enjoy being in her care."

Carolee J.

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Thomasina B.


Gainesville, FL

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hardworking And Caring

I've been doing home health on the side for over 10 years. I am comfortable with almost anything and anyone, I would consider myself a true caring people person, I attempt to wear a smile 24/7 and would truly love to care for your loved ones.
Thomasina can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, meal prep, companionship, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:

CPR

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Thomasina (Sina) is an EXCELLENT caregiver, and I highly recommend her! My husband was blessed to have her help him during the last several weeks of his life. Not only did he receive the highest quality of care from her, she brightened our lives with her great...

Care member

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Kelly M K.


Newberry, FL

$16-25/hr3 yrs exp

Extensive Experience Working With People

I have extensive experience working with people of all ages with disabilities. I am a certified para III. I acquired this certification while working for the ACPS. I've worked primarily with children with disabilities, but I have also worked for a friend as a caregiver to her mother. I cook, clean, do laundry, and assist with...
Kelly M can also help with: Companionship, home modification, dementia, errands, light cleaning, live-in home care & more
5.0
"Kelly was a caregiver for my Mom, Carole W. My mother's personality is very challenging. Partially, because that has always been her personality, and partially because she had a brain aneurysm at age 53. She is now 76. Kelly was able to motivate my Mom and keep her...

Care member

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Mary S.


Gainesville, FL

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Cba Experience Caregiver/companion

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have over 20 years experience. I have lived in Gainesville over 30 years I love taking care of seniors , giving them compassionate care/companionship, and medical care. Experienced and very knowledgeable with dementia. My longest client was 4 1/2 years I will also assist in meal preparing, light housekeeping, errand, doctors...
Mary can also help with: Respite care, dementia, hospice services, errands, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

CNA

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"She helped me out with my mom when I had to work. She was so caring and professional, radiated positivity, empathetic, and made us so comfortable when I couldn't be there. I would absolutely welcome her help anytime!"

Care member

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Enya T.


Archer, FL

$10-15/hr1 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have previously worked in a nursing home helping care for seniors with needs ranging from temporary rehabilitation after surgeries to long term care for seniors with Alzheimer's and end of life care. I greatly enjoy being able to provide companionship and support to seniors. I was previously certified as a CNA and EMR as well...
Enya can also help with: Personal care, visiting nurse, dementia, live-in home care
5.0
"Enya served as an elder sitter/aide to my 89 year old mom. She was kind and compassionate and flexible with scheduling. I will definitely hire her again."

Debra W.

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Recent senior care reviews in Alachua, FL

Mary L.

5.0

Mary takes care of my mom with early to mid-stage dementia and she loves when Mary comes to spend time with her! Mary is knowledgeable, prompt, courteous and respectful. Mary keeps me apprised of how mom is doing throughout the day. It's such a relief to have someone I trust in my home and caring...

- Beth S.

Lori Anne F.

5.0

Lori was a joy to work with She was attentive and caring to my parents and family I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Lori to anyone

- Care member

Cheri B.

5.0

This review is long! I apologize in adance. My grandmother has suffered multiple strokes and has dementia, which is becoming more aggressive. Caring for her while maintaining life has become much more challenging. The care that Cheri provides makes life feel manageable now. I am grateful to have an...

- Care member

Wendy R.

5.0

Wendy has a delightful personality and sense of humor. She is thoughtful and gentle working with elders and they enjoy being in her care.

- Carolee J.

Thomasina B.

5.0

Thomasina (Sina) is an EXCELLENT caregiver, and I highly recommend her! My husband was blessed to have her help him during the last several weeks of his life. Not only did he receive the highest quality of care from her, she brightened our lives with her great sense of humor.

- Care member

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