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Hi! I'm Jenny! I would love to help you and your loved one have piece of mind! I can help with daily tasks, cleaning, cooking, dressing, errands, doctors appointments, medication, and most of all, be a friend! I have a big heart. I am trustworthy, reliable, caring, kind, responsible, have my own car, and a pretty flexible...
Jennifer can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, errands
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Garrett B.


Columbia, NJ

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver

I've been working with seniors and younger individuals with special needs since I was 20, so over 16 years and have been specializing in seniors for the last 8 years. I have experience working with individuals all over the spectrum in terms of the special care they require from mental health, physical disabilities, mobility...
Garrett can also help with: Companionship, hospice services, errands, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Garrett is an EXCEPTIONAL caregiver. He took wonderful care of my husband for 3 years, and became more like a family member to us. He was with us to the end all through my husband's declining health and memory. And he was there for me as well at the very end. I...

Elizabeth M.

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Natasha W.


East Stroudsburg, PA

$38/hr10 yrs exp

Companion Care

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

My name is Natasha I have been in the health care feel for over 25 years I love care for people on a daily basic. I have years experience working to provide patient care in all these area checked patients' vital signs, observed patients, reported patient condition to nursing staff, collected patient specimens, helped patients...
Natasha can also help with: Respite care, personal care, live-in home care
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

5.0
"Natasha is wonderful with my father in law. She is dedicated and a dependable worker. She has worked for many weeks now and I totally trust her to take care of him. I highly recommend her."

Jeanette C.

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Maria D.


Mount Bethel, PA

$21-25/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Care Provider

Hello. I am 62. I was a CNA nights/weekends while raising my five children who are now grown. I also was a pet sitter, school cafeteria worker, and a substitute school secretary, before coming back to caregiving 11 years ago. I have lived and worked in this area for 37 years. I am CPR/AED/First Aid certified. I have an excellent...
Maria can also help with: Dementia, personal care
5.0
"I highly recommend Maria, you will be comfortable and secure from the start. This was so important since my Mom’s last caregiver was dishonest. Maria is so wonderful stepping in and assisting my Mom since I do not live close by. She also knows what my Mom needs...

Donna F.

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Fran S.


Oxford, NJ

$25/hr10 yrs exp

I have experience with the elderly and have my certified nurse's aid degree (CNA). Hospice, Respite, Diabetes, Cancer, Respiratory Care. I have worked with Alzheimer and Dementia patients as well. I love the Elderly and have a special place in my heart for them. What Days and Hours are you looking for? I average $20-25 an hour...
Fran can also help with: Personal care, respite care, hospice services, dementia
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"While our needs have not yet met up with her schedule, Fran has been reliable in checking in and communicating with us, and offering suggestions for care. it is clear her aim is to make sure families have the best help for their lives ones. I trust her and...

Joe C.

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Michele C.


Blairstown, NJ

$15-20/hr1 yrs exp

Part Time Companion/care Giver

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have been working doing food shopping, doc appointment, setting up medications. Aiding with baths cooking meals and light house keeping.
Michele can also help with: Personal care
5.0
"While we only worked with Michele for a short time due to my father's admission to a facility, she provided very good care to dad. She was kind, patient, warm, and attentive. She was very flexible with hours and needs, and kept me informed of any concerns. I...

Jennifer B.

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Maria R.


Bangor, PA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

18 YEARS EXPERIENCE

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

CNA, hospice aide , esperiences in nursing home, and assisting living. using propery medical equitment.
Maria can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, hospice services, meal prep, companionship, errands & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

CPR

5.0
"Maria is very conscientious and dependable. The day before my appointment, Maria drove on her own time to map out my destination in order to be sure that I was not going to be late for my appointment on the following day. It was a pleasure working with Maria and...

Nick M.

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Christine B.


East Stroudsburg, PA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Nursing Care In Your Home

Hi, My name is Christine and I am a Licensed Practical Nurse with 12 years of Nursing experience. I am Looking for a part time position. I would love to have a conversation about my experience and what I have to offer. Kind regards, Christine
Christine can also help with: Hospice services, companionship, light cleaning, dementia, home modification, errands & more
Skills:

Licensed Nurse

5.0
"Christine managed a personal care home where I worked as a social worker. Christine cared deeply for our folks and made sure they received excellent care. She supervised her staff very competently, and had a wonderful rapport with our clients as well as with...

MaryAnn L.

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Wendy C.


East Stroudsburg, PA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Elder Care (Part-Time/Full-Time)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Wendy, And first I want to say that I absolutely love my job I love what I do and I wouldn't change it for the world and I truly believe that God has called me to be a caregiver., In 1996, I decided my joy was to be around the elderly, so I went and got my CNA. Ive worked in various nursing homes and I have also...
Wendy can also help with: Hospice services, home modification, personal care, light cleaning, meal prep, dementia & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

5.0
"Wendy took care of my dad for a few weeks and we would have continued forever but decided to move him to assisted living. Wendy was kind and gentle with my dad and good at redirecting him to positive activities. She works very hard and was always looking for...

Elizabeth B.

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Dawn S.


Oxford, NJ

$21-30/hr8 yrs exp

Hi! My name is Dawn and I began my Senior caregiver role about 8 years ago. I have always worked in the care field, mainly with children and families and I began to make a transition to seniors in 2016. I am CPR/first aid and AED certified. I consider myself to be a very patient, kind and compassionate person. I have experience...
Dawn can also help with: Mobility assistance, errands, companionship, hospice services, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Dawn is the most competent, compassionate, organized, and responsible caregiver you could ask for. She took great care of my mom always making her feel comfortable and heard. She would accompany her to doctors appointments, take notes and share them with us, and...

Care member

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Jeffrey J.


East Stroudsburg, PA

$30-50/hr3 yrs exp

Warm And Considerate Caregiver

Hello there! I'm Jeffrey, a compassionate caregiver with a wide range of medical care skills applicable to those who are in need of care in their home environment. I believe I make a good companion as I am patient, easy-going but stern when necessary and focused on promoting wellness. I am adept at meeting patient needs in a...
Jeffrey can also help with: Errands, personal care, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Home Health Aide

Wound Care

CPR

5.0
"When my father was diagnosed with a terminal illness, our family was new to home health. When we interviewed Jefferey J., we knew immediately that he was the aid for us. He proved to be a strong, flexible, and passionate advocate for our father and our family....

Care member

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Traci S.


East Stroudsburg, PA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I first started care giving for the elderly when I was a teenager, helping my stepfather through a very difficult heart transplant, before, during & after. After that I went on to get my CNA & medical. office certified. I have learned from my experience that this type of work is not for just anyone; I believe you must be...
Traci can also help with: Live-in home care, personal care, home modification, respite care, hospice services, dementia & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Traci spent the past 2 or 3 years providing in-home care for my brother who was in his early 80's. She was responsible with all elements of personal care primarily assuring for my brothers comfort and well-being. Traci prepared meals, handled all medications,...

John M.

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Ekaterine T.


Belvidere, NJ

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

I'm Ekaterine 44 years old female Georgian professional caregiver, friendly and nice person and looking for a job to take care elderly person . Have been working as a caregiver for 10 years. Loved doing my job and willing to to the same for future. Had been helpful and reliable all the time. Helping others is my lovely thing to...
Ekaterine can also help with: Live-in home care, respite care, dementia
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Katarina is a wonderful caregiver, very attentive to patient needs, she goes above and beyond to ensure patient needs are met, very happy and grateful for everything Katarina did for us,"

Teresa T.

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Joan B.


Blairstown, NJ

$15-20/hr1 yrs exp

Senior Care Provider

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have a 90-year-old mom who I help on occasion, cared briefly for a friend's mother in law but most recently and most impactfully for me, I had the pleasure of caring for an 84-year-old woman, she was in a a wheelchair, needed help toileting, showering, prepared meals, did laundry, made/changed her bed and made a wonderful...
Joan can also help with: Mobility assistance, companionship
Hi! I'm Alyssa! I am outgoing and caring. I love helping people and making them laugh! I have a lot of experience in a wide variety of things and look forward to meeting you!
Alyssa can also help with: Transportation, errands, meal prep, light cleaning
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Jenn F.


Belvidere, NJ

$40-50/hr10 yrs exp

Private Nurse

Married Professional Nurse and Mother of 4 grown children looking for private duty in nice home setting. No institutions. After 4 p.m. and before 9 a.m. work best for me. No deep cleaning. When I renew my nursing license I get a background check every 3 years as required by the State of NJ.
Jenn can also help with: Companionship, meal prep, hospice services, errands, respite care, live-in home care & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

CPR

Hello My name is Niasha and I'm patient compassionate and dependable. I'm a CNA and have 13 years experience.
Hi, my name is Judy. I am currently in the process of receiving my certification for nursing assistant. I worked as a private caregiver for over a year. In that position, I helped the patient with bathing, dressing, light housekeeping (laundry, cleaning, making beds, etc). I also ran errands (such as shopping and getting the...
Judy can also help with: Errands, transportation, light cleaning, respite care
Skills:

CNA

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Ally K.


East Stroudsburg, PA

$30/hr4 yrs exp

Certified Home Heath Aide (CHHA)

Hello! My name is Ally, I am a compassionate LPN with a wide range of medical care skills applicable to positions in both public and private healthcare environments. Adept at meeting patient needs in a timely manner and focused on promoting wellness. I have experience with geriatrics in long term care units at a 130 bed skilled...
Ally can also help with: Personal care
Skills:

Home Health Aide

My name is Sadio looking for part-time work working right now with the agency needs extra hour I have 20 years of experience work with a special needs kids and cancer survivor. I am reliable, and flexible, can't cook, clean. Shopping and go to the doctor.
Sadio can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, meal prep, dementia, respite care, hospice services & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

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Recent senior care reviews in Portland, PA

Garrett B.

5.0

Garrett was a Godsend to our family during a very difficult time in our lives. Our Dad was living alone at the time and we were unable to be with him as often as we would have liked. Thank goodness Garrett was able to be with Dad during the critical nighttime hours when he would need more care....

- Care member

Natasha W.

5.0

Natasha cared for my mom (and my dad)for many months while they were in the Poconos over the summer. My mom is a stroke survivor and needs quite a bit of assistance with everyday activities. My parents are 85 years old, so my dad needed help to care for her and the house. Natasha is dependable,...

- Chrissy L.

Maria D.

5.0

I highly recommend Maria, you will be comfortable and secure from the start. This was so important since my Mom’s last caregiver was dishonest. Maria is so wonderful stepping in and assisting my Mom since I do not live close by. She also knows what my Mom needs before my she even realizes she...

- Donna F.

Fran S.

5.0

While our needs have not yet met up with her schedule, Fran has been reliable in checking in and communicating with us, and offering suggestions for care. it is clear her aim is to make sure families have the best help for their lives ones. I trust her and appreciate her honesty and willingness to...

- Joe C.

Michele C.

5.0

Michele has been amazing with my parents and also helpful and kind with my daughter and I. She helps provide daily care for my father, cooks, does light housekeeping, shops, transports to local appointments. She is willing to do anything, and if she doesn't know how to do it she is wiling to...

- Mary E.

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