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Caroline A.


Descanso, CA

$22-50/hr20 yrs exp

End Of Life Caregiver

I've been a caregiver for 20 years, caring for elders, people in wheelchairs and hospice patients. I have experience with Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, spinal cord injury, cancer and MS.
Caroline can also help with: Dementia, errands, hospice services, companionship, light cleaning, meal prep & more
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Carrie Z.


Alpine, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Let Me Help

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a born caregiver. Most of my clients have been fairly healthy seniors. I Love to make them feel special and heard. I have 15 years with Alzheimer's care. I am organized and a great employee( family friend) ! I care for the ones you love to free up that space for you to enjoy them. I can cook, clean, organize, dispense...
Carrie can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, errands, companionship, light cleaning, meal prep & more
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Home Health Aide

5.0
"She is amazing! So attentive to all my grandmas needs. Highly recommend her to anyone who is looking for a caring, professional and reliable caregiver. "

Care member

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Cameron H.


Alpine, CA

$14-25/hr3 yrs exp

Your relative would be in good hands with my care . I have worked and am working currently for a caregiver company for 3 years and am certified. My work with you would be freelance. I am easy to get along with and positive. I aim to display a caring role and am a Christian as far as values are concerned. I can cook, light...
Cameron can also help with: Respite care, dementia, meal prep, home modification, errands, light cleaning & more
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Delaney B.


Alpine, CA

$15-25/hr

Compassionate Companion!

Hi there! I am a graduate studying speech-language pathology. I currently work in the SDSU clinic as a student clinician working with individuals who have sustained a stroke or traumatic brain injury and work towards rehabilitation of speech, language, memory, cognition, and participation in daily activities. I am passionate...
Delaney can also help with: Respite care, dementia, personal care, hospice services
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Diane H.


Alpine, CA

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Care Giver, CNA, Registered With IHHS

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

CNA for 8 years, can assist with transfers, oxygen knowledgable, fluent in Spanish, experienced with animal care, including equines. I love the knowledge that I'm helping people and that they appreciate my help.
Diane can also help with: Hospice services, personal care, dementia, live-in home care, visiting nurse
Skills:

CNA

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Jana H.


Alpine, CA

$15-30/hr5 yrs exp

Experienced, Retired, Loving, Responsible Care Gover.

HI! My name is Jana' (janay). I cared for both of my in-laws for 5 years until each one passed. My father- in-law had dementia and some heart problems. He required being watched constantly, meals made, lite housekeeping and companionshio. He ws a talker! :) My mother in law was a diabetic that required a special diet, sugar...
Jana can also help with: Respite care, dementia, personal care

Emily M.


Alpine, CA

$20-25/hr1 yrs exp

CNA certification, 2 years of care experience. Compassionate and hard working. Clean driving record.
Emily can also help with: Meal prep, mobility assistance, companionship, dementia, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

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Connie R.


Ramona, CA

$16-30/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver Looking For 4 Day Live In . I Have Great Refrences And Over 15 Years Experience.

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I am a Professional Caregiver with 10 Years Experience. Personal Care and Bathing Dressing Housekeeping, Cooking. . Experience Includes Dementia and Alzheimer's Clients. I am Reliable And Dependable. Now Available For Live in and 12 Hour Shifts.
Connie can also help with: Companionship, live-in home care, hospice services, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Connie is very nice and does an excellent job caring for her client. She took excellent care of my 95 year old mother and I would hire her again if needed. "

Care member

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Maria M.


El Cajon, CA

$20-50/hr20 yrs exp

Positive And Caring Caregiver.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

A lot of my experience I was able to obtain while being a caregiver. This job has prepared me for many everyday circumstances with a sick person with many different diseases and some emergency situations as well. My experience with caregiving starts in 2004 until today. I currently provide caregiving services in a private...
Maria can also help with: Light cleaning, hospice services, live-in home care, companionship, errands, dementia & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"She took care of my grandfather and she was amazing! Always punctual, always with a smile on her face, she had a great attitude and positive energy! She was very knowledgeable on her field and had a lot of experience with dementia and Parkinson’s, which is what my...

Care member

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Melanie H.


Jamul, CA

$22/hr10 yrs exp

Gerontology Aging Specialist

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have always held older adults in very high esteem and am passionate about caring for them so they can live their best life possible. As a Gerontology specialist in the field of aging, my degree as well as experience has equipped me to enable older adults to maintain the healthful lifestyles which mitigate cognitive decline,...
Melanie can also help with: Meal prep, hospice services, light cleaning, dementia, live-in home care, errands & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

Wound Care

5.0
"Melanie is respectful, kind, sensitive, caring, a problem solver, and extremely helpful. She treats my mother like she was family. It is extremely Comforting knowing that my mom is in Melanie's care. Melanie's training and background are evident in her work. She...

Kathy G.

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Michelle N.


El Cajon, CA

$22/hr10 yrs exp

Mature, Responsible And Caring

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Michelle but you can call me Mimi! I currently live in El Cajon with my niece, her husband, and their two children where I work as a nanny/house manager of sorts. Aside from that, I have also had the privilege of working with a few amazing individuals. From doctor's appointments to lunch dates, from personal care...
Michelle can also help with: Mobility assistance, companionship, errands, meal prep, dementia, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"I currently hire Mimi and I just couldn’t do without her. She’s skilled, knowledgeable, and also warm and loving. She quickly became family to me and helps with my needs with compassion and care. I’m a bariatric patient who lost her ability to stand and walk during...

Heather N.

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Sandra S.


El Cajon, CA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am a mother of 5 beautiful kids and grandma to 1 beautiful baby girl. I am a caregiver/home health aid . I feel it is a great gift to provide care for those in need and give family members comfort in knowing their loved ones are safe and well cared for. I care for others as I would like my loved ones to be cared for. Family is...
Sandra can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, light cleaning, home modification, companionship, meal prep & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Sandra is an incredible person. She cares from her heart and is one of the most reliable person I've ever known. She cares for our mother like she is her own. I would refer her 1,000 times over. She is awesome."

Michele L.

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Kellie M.


Ramona, CA

$25-28/hr3 yrs exp

Compassionate Empty Nesting Mom From Minnesota Who Is Dependable, Nurturing And Loves To Cook.

Hello, I am a compassionate, stay at home mom from Minnesota, who loves to nurture, listen, laugh, and make people feel warm and comfortable. Since I am now an empty nester, I love giving my time back to people, especially elderly people, in need. I feel it is important to feed and maintain a persons dignity no matter what age....
Kellie can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, companionship, personal care, errands, transportation & more
5.0
"Kellie is an absolute treasure! She adds so much heart, positive energy, laughter, beauty, and intelligence to the room. I was fortunate enough to get a personal recommendation for a close friend. I needed someone to help with the care of my father. Kellie took...

Care member

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Elizabeth F.


Campo, CA

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

Willing To Do Full-Time

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have been working as a caregiver since 2008. Took my Certified Nurses Assistant having passed the state exam last Dec 2012 and I have also taken CPR and First Aid classes. I also took my certification for Home Health Aide and RNA Taking care of the elderly has been my passion and have worked for the elderly who have dementia,...
Elizabeth can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, dementia, companionship, meal prep, mobility assistance & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Elizabeth is extremely helpful, hard worker, and provides excellent care to my grandfather- I highly recommend her."

Therese B.

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Melanie A.


Lakeside, CA

$25-35/hr5 yrs exp

Caring And Loving

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have over 3 years of experience. I can be your companion. I am available for personal care needs to include bathing and dressing. I can also help with transportation, shopping, cooking, cleaning. CPR certified. Knowledgeable with patient transfers through board and gait belt. Currently in school to acquire more healthcare...
Melanie can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, meal prep, personal care
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Melanie provided excellent care for my Grandmother for over two years. She was nurturing, patient, caring, competent and was also a wonderful companion for her. They remained friends and she would come visit my GM even after she no longer cared for her (she...

Care member

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Lori T.


Santa Ysabel, CA

$25/hr5 yrs exp

Patient & Loving

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I'm very service oriented and love being a caregiver. I've taken classes on Alzheimers and dementia, as well as blood sugar, blood pressure testing and medication management. I've been trained in determining fall risks, proper use of a gait belt and helping patients in and out of wheelchairs. I enjoy cooking and keeping things...
Lori can also help with: Hospice services, respite care, personal care, live-in home care, dementia
5.0
"Although, I did not end up hiring Lori, I spoke with her a few times and I could tell she is a very kind and compassionate person with a genuine loving heart. She provided me with a suggestion to help my mother in her tough financial situation and I deeply...

Theresa E.

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Brendon C.


Ramona, CA

$25/hr9 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Brendon, a dedicated and compassionate professional at 28, bringing valuable experience in hospital and hospice care. My caregiving journey started with assisting my grandmother. I am committed to leveraging my skills and knowledge to provide high-quality support in a professional setting.
Brendon can also help with: Companionship, hospice services, meal prep, dementia, light cleaning, live-in home care & more
5.0
"Hired Brendon to care for a stage 4 cancer patient with dementia like symptoms. He displayed tremendous compassion, kindness, professionalism, and willingness to jump in and help. He definitely got my father to smile and laugh."

Lisa D.

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Tara E.


Lakeside, CA

$30-50/hr10 yrs exp

Registered Nurse For Skilled Nursing Care

Hi there! I'm a Registered Nurse with experience in primary care & sub-acute/skilled nursing who is desiring a long-term private nursing position. I particularly love working with families and the personalized care that home health brings. My professional skills include: medication administration, enteral feeding, Foley...
Tara can also help with: Dementia, specialized care
Skills:

CPR

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Faith M.


Ramona, CA

$25/hr3 yrs exp

Grandma's (or Grandpa's) Helper.

I'd describe my personality as caring, empathetic, motivated. I like caring for seniors because it is rewarding being able to help someone live more comfortably and happy. I'm looking for a job that I can share my ability to help, care, and provide comfort. I started caring for seniors 2 years ago. it is nice to be able to...
Faith can also help with: Dementia, companionship, mobility assistance, errands, light cleaning, meal prep & more
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Renee B.


Ramona, CA

$22/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver

I am a dedicated caregiver that enjoys the job. . I am also state certified and have been local all my life. I have no outside responsibilities like, small children or a husband. So I'm pretty open to hours. I drive a new car and have a clean driving record. I'd love to have the chance to meet with you to see if it's a fit!
Renee can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, hospice services, companionship, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Recent senior care reviews in Descanso, CA

Carrie Z.

5.0

She is amazing! So attentive to all my grandmas needs. Highly recommend her to anyone who is looking for a caring, professional and reliable caregiver.

- Care member

Connie R.

5.0

Connie is very nice and does an excellent job caring for her client. She took excellent care of my 95 year old mother and I would hire her again if needed.

- Care member

Maria M.

5.0

She took care of my grandfather and she was amazing! Always punctual, always with a smile on her face, she had a great attitude and positive energy! She was very knowledgeable on her field and had a lot of experience with dementia and Parkinson’s, which is what my grandfather had. My mom left for 3...

- Care member

Melanie H.

5.0

Melanie is respectful, kind, sensitive, caring, a problem solver, and extremely helpful. She treats my mother like she was family. It is extremely Comforting knowing that my mom is in Melanie's care. Melanie's training and background are evident in her work. She knows how to handle challenging...

- Kathy G.

Michelle N.

5.0

Very dependable on time . Great knowledge of care-giving. Able to work well with co worker . Has made 110% difference in the life of our client . I definitely would hire again and again

- Kristina B.

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