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60 senior care providers are listed in Portage, IN
The average rate is $18/hr as of June 2024
The average experience for nearby senior care providers is 6 years
Senior care providers in Portage, IN
My name is sevoy. I am a caregiver as well as a nursing student. My passion for helping others is why I pursued a career in healthcare! I am excited to continue my journey of being a helping hand to those in need!
Sevoy can also help with: Meal prep, personal care, light cleaning, hospice services, dementia, errands & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
Carmen P.
Portage, IN
$18-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Responsible for helping patients with ADLs, such as bathing, grooming, toileting, eating, and moving. safely move patients into beds and wheelchairs, when they can't do so on their own. For bedridden patients, this may include turning or repositioning patients for comfort and prevention of bedsores. That's what I will do for...
Carmen can also help with: Hospice services, meal prep, dementia, respite care
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I was caring for a friend of mine for over 3 years now. She has Parkinson's and 82 years old.
I was also caring for a 77-year-old man that had COPD.
I am currently caring for 3 men who are mentally challenged on Weds 4 p.m. until morning at 9 a.m. so I am not available on those hours Wednesdays .
Kimberly can also help with: Meal prep, hospice services, errands, light cleaning, companionship, mobility assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
(1)
Hello my name is Debbie I have been a CNA for about 25 years I primarily do private duty live-in I have just finished my 5th live-in I was with her for 6 wonderful years and now I am ready to give my love and services to someone new I really do love what I do I have great references from my previous 5 live-in families I am able...
Debbie can also help with: Personal care, live-in home care, dementia, respite care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Rhonda I've had a few clients since I joined.. and I have been a CNA for 10+ years doing in home care as well as facilities ... I am very open to days and hours. I also do nails and hair including cutting at no extra cost... my response time is not low.. usually when someone reaches out to me they provide a number , so I...
Rhonda can also help with: Personal care, respite care, hospice services, dementia
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Very considerate and helpful person. Very capable."
Care member
Carla R.
Valparaiso, IN
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have worked with senior citizens for 23 years.. I love my job. I am compassionate and dependable. I've worked extensive with dementia and Alzheimer's patients. I hope you consider me to care for loved one.
Carla can also help with: Mobility assistance, companionship, dementia, errands, light cleaning, meal prep & more
5.0
"We hired Carla to care for my dad, who has Alzheimer’s. She is wonderful! She is kind, compassionate and experienced working with seniors who have Alzheimer’s. I appreciate her for all of the fun and creative activities that she did with my dad to keep him...
Samantha R.
Melissa L.
Chesterton, IN
$10-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hi there , My name is Melissa I have been a caregiver for elders for 5 years and a house keeper over 15 years .. A little about me . I enjoy volunteer at a disability horse ranch and I love to cook and bake and spending time with my family . Looking forward to meeting you and your family ...
Melissa can also help with: Hospice services, personal care, visiting physician, home modification, respite care, dementia & more
5.0
"She is a very caring person and easy to get along with and take pride in caregiving."
Sammy M.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Seeking a position as a certified Health Aid provider to care for and comfort those in need. Experience with individuals battling dementia, Alzheimer, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, parkinson's, MS, cancer patients, stroke victims, wound care, mental disorders and other diseases and disorders.
Also, I'm highly experienced in...
Jacqueline can also help with: Meal prep, hospice services, light cleaning, dementia, errands, companionship & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Wound Care
CPR
5.0
"Jacqueline cared for my mother for the last 2 months of my mother's life. Jacqueline was a very kind and caring caregiver, always looking for ways to make my mother as comfortable as possible."
Care member
Ntally K.
Gary, IN
$33/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
I have 7 yrs of Home Health care experience. I have assisted with self-administered medications while faithfully following strict state regulations and guidelines. Patiently communicate with patients; will perform additional supportive duties as requested by Patient and within State regulations and Guidelines. Accepts and offers...
Ntally can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, dementia, companionship, meal prep, live-in home care & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Ms. K. was such a help and a angel! She helped care for my ailing grandmother as if it was her own grandmother. She is dependable , reliable, honest and a hard worker. I would hire her again in a minute. Thank you for the wonderful service!"
Azzy S.
5.0
(1)
I have cared for many ages of adults, including those with disabilities and dementia. I am a master organizer and personal assistant who can help with any or all of your needs. References are available on request. I have my own car and insured. I look forward to hearing from you. Thanks for taking the time to review my bio.
Kathleen can also help with: Dementia, companionship, personal care, errands, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Kathleen has helped to provide care for my husband who has Parkinson's. I have found her to be attentive to his special needs and she has been insightful and asks questions to be thoroughly prepared."
Judy B.
Karina H.
Lake Station, IN
$20-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.5
(2)
Hello my name is Karina. I am a certified nursing assistant who strives to help people. I love what I do with a passion, I wouldn't trade what my job entails for the world. I want nothing more than to make a difference in someone's life. I am a firm believer that compassion goes a long way towards a happy client/patient. My CPR...
Karina can also help with: Companionship, errands, hospice services, live-in home care, dementia, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
Wound Care
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have had an Indiana CNA license it is expired but on good standings. I have worked in long term care facilities since 2012. Been a mother to 3 children who are adults now. Have worked as a DSP helping with ADL's. Have held med certification, CPI certification first aid and CPR certifications. I do have a drivers license in...
Christie can also help with: Live-in home care, dementia, companionship, mobility assistance, light cleaning, meal prep & more
5.0
"Christie covered 2 days a week while our regular girl had days off. this was a 24/7 job so she had 48 hours a week and worked out great! My parents liked her as well. Christie was excellent and highly recommended, even driving over on Thanksgiving to checking on...
Kim R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been working as a private CNA for over 10 years, and have a lot of experience working with clients with dementia and MS.
My responsibility was to provide a holistic approach to the needs and care of the elderly in their homes, nursing facilities, and assisted living communities.
I was providing safety, mobility, comfort...
Irina can also help with: Meal prep, respite care, mobility assistance, companionship, personal care, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"My family hired Irina to help with companion care for my mother with Alzheimer's disease. The goal of this was to help get my mother out of the house and regain some of the freedom the disease had taken away. Irina was amazing and patient with my mother. Irina...
Michael G.
5.0
(5)
Hello I'm a 9 year experienced caregiver! I started this journey in 2013 with my first patient with Alzheimer's and dementia. I was with her for 6 years until she passed. Afterwards I've had multiple hospice patients, traumatic brain injury, stroke patients and more! I also have experience in wound care, diabetes, feeding tube,...
Brittany can also help with: Light cleaning, companionship, errands, hospice services, live-in home care, dementia & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
5.0
"Brittany was very compassionate, patient and kind with my son, who has a traumatic brain injury. She never missed a day and she was never late. She did far more than her job required and my son enjoyed her companionship and her sense of humor. I trusted her...
Mary V.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been a caregiver for about 10 yrs now... I use to work for an agency for about 7 yrs after my last client who I cared for for about 5 yrs passed away I than went out on my own.... currently I care for two women who have dementia... I also just do showers.... I will run any errands that are needed cook meals do some...
Priscilla can also help with: Personal care, dementia
Dana Z.
Hobart, IN
$27-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
A Healthcare Liaison/PBT, That Provides Care, Companionship & Kindness During The Aging Process.
4.9
(9)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
I began my education in psychology & Sociology, furthering into phlebotomy & LPN, wanting to push forward to eventually a RN. I have worked in many different medical areas (from home care, nursing homes, assisted living, hospital, clinical labs & Dialysis). I have been blessed in working with some extraordinary people and my...
Dana can also help with: Respite care, dementia, visiting nurse, home modification, personal care, hospice services & more
4.0
"Dana is very caring and compassionate. She is working to help meet our needs in a very holistic fashion, from all aspects of care. Thank you Dana."
Amita R.
5.0
(3)
Hi, I am in search of a client in need of my services. I've been a PCR for about three years and a caregiver for family most of my adult life. I love working with seniors because at the end of a workday I feel like I've made a difference in someone's life, whether it be the senior or their family. I am CPR trained. I have...
Miranda can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, hospice services, dementia, companionship, meal prep & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
5.0
"Miranda took care of my mom for many years. She always gave good care to her. One of the things I really liked about Miranda's care was, she stimulated my mom. She got my mom moving around and doing things my mom used to like doing. I could tell 100% that Miranda...
Stephen H.
I truly believe the work I do with seniors is my calling I enjoy helping seniors with daily tasks such as bathing/dressing preparing meals medication reminders helping with going to restroom and changing of pull ups/diapers transfers I have worked with clients that need extra help such as dementia, Alzheimer, and schizophrenic...
Patricia can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, companionship, personal care, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
Mitzi B.
Chesterton, IN
$20-30/hr
I cared for my grandfather, with Alzheimer's, prior to his passing. I also was very close to and hands on with the care of my two grandmothers. I have a strong fondness for the senior generation.
Mitzi can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, errands, transportation
I like caring for seniors because it is gradifying.
I'm looking for a job that helps pay the bills.
I started caring for seniors when I was offered a job doing this.
In my spare time, I like to visit the grandkids.
My skills include 10+ years taking care of the elderly.
Robin can also help with: Meal prep, companionship, dementia, light cleaning, errands, live-in home care & more
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Recent senior care reviews in Portage, IN
Rhonda J.
5.0
Very considerate and helpful person. Very capable.
- Care member
Carla R.
5.0
We hired Carla to care for my dad, who has Alzheimer’s. She is wonderful! She is kind, compassionate and experienced working with seniors who have Alzheimer’s. I appreciate her for all of the fun and creative activities that she did with my dad to keep him active. Also, her communication was...
- Samantha R.
Melissa L.
5.0
Melissa was wonderful with my elderly father.
- Ellie S.
Jacqueline J.
5.0
Jacqueline cared for my mother for the last 2 months of my mother's life. Jacqueline was a very kind and caring caregiver, always looking for ways to make my mother as comfortable as possible.
- Care member
Ntally K.
5.0
Ms. K. was such a help and a angel! She helped care for my ailing grandmother as if it was her own grandmother. She is dependable , reliable, honest and a hard worker. I would hire her again in a minute. Thank you for the wonderful service!
- Azzy S.
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FAQs for finding senior care in Portage, IN
In 2024, how much does senior care cost near me in Portage, IN?
The average rate for hiring a senior care provider in Portage, IN on Care.com is $18.91 per hour as of June 2024. This rate will vary depending on the level of care needed (medical/non-medical or overnight care), the provider's certifications, years of experience, and total amount of hours required per day/week.
What types of senior care are available near me in 2024 in Portage, IN?
You can find a variety of in-home senior care options in Portage, IN on Care.com. Some of these options include having a companion to support your loved one with daily activities such as getting around the house, helping with meal prep, light housekeeping or even dressing/bathing. You also have the option to find a nursing assistant if medical care is required. There are also caregivers who can provide senior transportation to run errands or drive to doctor appointments. For seniors that require highly monitored care or cannot remain in their own homes, you'll find other options in Portage such as assisted living facilities or nursing homes.
How can I find senior care near me in Portage, IN?
Care.com has 23 senior care providers in Portage, IN. You can filter and sort local senior care providers by distance from Portage and compare your options by reading about their experience, services they provide, and reviews from other families.
Ratings for Portage, IN senior care providers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
Senior Care Providers in Portage, IN are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 16 reviews of the 60 listed senior care providers.