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Find senior care providers in South Portland, ME that you’ll love

60 senior care providers are listed in South Portland, ME

The average rate is $24/hr as of May 2024

The average experience for nearby senior care providers is 3 years

Senior care providers in South Portland, ME

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Wayne F.


Old Orchard Beach, ME

$30/hr8 yrs exp

Dependable Caregiver Seeks Family

Fully vaccinated, highly motivated, detail and result-oriented DSP/CRMA/Home Healthcare Aid with 7+ years of experience in residential, private home as well as community settings. Flexible and adaptable, with transportation, open hours, quality care, and great cooking skills, positive attitude with many more attributes. Able to...
Wayne can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, light cleaning, errands, hospice services, companionship & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Wayne worked with my uncle, who has an MR diagnosis and is severely socially limited. Wayne would take him fishing, ice fishing in the winter, bowling, and to other events within the Waban program. Wayne is extremely dependable and works best with a one-on-one...

Christina B.

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Jodi A.


Falmouth, ME

$30-50/hr10 yrs exp

Free Spirited, Kind, Young At Heart , Senior caregiver.

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Please note I am a Registered Medical Assistant, that option was not available. I have been a middle school teacher and a RMA. I have a powerful work ethic. Therefore I am reliable, dependable, trustworthy and dedicated. I have a positive attitude about most things. I make lemonade. My passions are yoga, reading, gardening (...
Jodi can also help with: Meal prep, companionship, dementia, errands, hospice services, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

Licensed Nurse

5.0
"It is my pleasure to provide a review of Jodi, who cared for my father diagnosed with mid-level Alzheimer's. Jodi is an exceptional caregiver who displayed a great sense of humor, patience, and creativity in finding activities that my father enjoyed. Jodi's...

Matthew M.

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Mae J.


Old Orchard Beach, ME

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

Highly-motivated, Responsible And Compassionate Nursing Professional

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I've been a Cna for almost 13 years. I have learned both the skills and knowledge in taking care of elderly needs because of my experienced working in the hospital setting, nursing homes, retirement homes, assisted living and home care setting. From personal needs such as going to the toilet, bathing through preparations of...
Mae can also help with: Personal care, dementia, home modification, respite care, hospice services, live-in home care & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

3.0
"I meet with Mae and found her to be qualified, empathetic, and amendable to my caregiver request. Unfortunately, she later informed me due to her own immediate health concerns, she could not provide the services. She did not follow up thereafter to re-engage."

Sharon C.

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Andrea B.


Old Orchard Beach, ME

$23-30/hr3 yrs exp

Passionate Senior Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have always gravitated towards seniors, thanks to my close relationship with my nana and papa. Their love and wisdom were a guidi ng light throughout my childhood. Spending time with seniors remains a passion of mine to this day. I have experience caring for clients with dementia, Parkinson's disease, diabetes, and mobility...
Andrea can also help with: Companionship, meal prep, light cleaning, mobility assistance, errands, dementia & more
5.0
"Andrea has been working with my elderly mother for the past six months and has been a wonderful caregiver. She's consistent, dependable, flexible, caring and easy going. We're lucky to have her!"

Ayumi H.

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Kim O.


Westbrook, ME

$30/hr10 yrs exp

I'm a retired healthcare professional with experience managing a busy household and caring for the elderly and infirm. I have been assisting and companion to the elderly since retirement to supplement my income and to have a sense of purpose. I am not one to sit around and I thoroughly enjoy the change of pace this type of work...
Kim can also help with: Personal care, meal prep, respite care, errands, companionship, dementia & more
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Kim has been an extraordinary help to our family. She is thoughtful, kind, and works hard to keep the family in good order. We were lucky to have her support my dad. Anyone who hires her will be fortunate. She is quite special."

Anna C.

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Lai Jan W.


Cape Elizabeth, ME

$35-40/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver/companion

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a certified PSS (Personal Support Specialist) Caregiver/Companion with 13 years of experience caring for seniors aged 70 to 100. I have extensive experience working with Dementia/Alzheimer's clients and in 2016 received the Excellence in Long-Term Care Award from the State of Maine. In facilities, I have worked one on one...
Lai Jan can also help with: Live-in home care, dementia, personal care
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"My Father who had mobility issues lived in assisted living and began to require more help than the staff could provide. We hired Jo to come in five mornings a week to help Dad begin his day. She came highly recommended from the staff of the facility. Jo impressed...

Michael C.

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Karen P.


Scarborough, ME

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nurse With Over 30 Years Experience

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am an experienced nursing professional who enjoys caring for the senior population. I enjoy hearing about patient's life experiences and have had the honor and privilege to care for family and friends as well in the past.
Karen can also help with: Dementia, specialized care, hospice services, mobility assistance, personal care
Skills:

CPR

While most of my care has been with young children one of my favorite ages to engage with are seniors. I am a curious person, I love engaging with people in conversation. I am responsible, kind, and gentle (strong when needed!). I love cooking, reading and writing poetry, gardening, art (watercolor).
Julia can also help with: Personal care
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Jillian J.


Falmouth, ME

$35-45/hr2 yrs exp

I have a lot of experience with my grandmother who is now 90 years old! I find myself able to connect well with the elder. I enjoy listening to them and keep a conversation. As well as, allowing them to have their quiet time. The only thing I am not very experienced with is dementia. However, I am sure that I could adapt to it.
Jillian can also help with: Errands, meal prep, light cleaning, transportation
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Mary W.


Westbrook, ME

$15-30/hr8 yrs exp

I Care

I've been caring for the elderly for at least 8 years and love to help them out with their daily living and love to make a difference in their lives, weather it be a day or a year!
Mary can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, errands, transportation
Skills:

Home Health Aide

I am 20 years old and I have experience for shopping for others. I worked for Shipt which is a company where you shop for people. I worked there for over a year and I am still continuing to do it. I often take care of my grandmother as well.
Courtney can also help with: Errands, meal prep, light cleaning
Working on/ with care. com families and individuals for many years now. Have had a career outside of caregiving but always find my way back. Caring for others is my true passion. I've done one on one situations as well as group. Errands, appointment reminders, companionship relationships.
Dezi can also help with: Meal prep, transportation, light cleaning, errands
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Jennifer C.


Scarborough, ME

$20/hr3 yrs exp

Positive Patient Human Assistant

I am a positive person looking to spread joy and help people. I have a compassion for helping people. I was previously a probation officer and enjoyed helping people through a rough patch in their lives to get to the next steps. my clients often stated they never thought they would leave probation with a smile. life is too short...
Jennifer can also help with: Transportation, meal prep, companionship, errands, light cleaning
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

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Susan S.


Old Orchard Beach, ME

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Newly "Retired" Occupational Therapist Senior caregiver

Hello! I am a "newly retired" Occupational Therapist (OTR/L). I bring 23 yrs of extensive experience in caretaking and rehabilitation of folks. I have worked in Skilled Nursing, long term care/hospice, inpatient/outpatient, and home health care. I love my profession and after retirement I have decided to continue doing what I...
Susan can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, home modification, companionship, live-in home care, dementia & more
Skills:

CNA

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

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Siiri L.


Westbrook, ME

$30-50/hr8 yrs exp

Gentle, Kind Companion Care

I am a 44-year-old professional Nanny and mother of my 20-year-old pride and joy of a young man who is attending Husson University! I worked as a CNA for several years in the alzheimer's unit at a nursing home while I was living in California. I've been a Nanny in Maine for 15 years now and have wonderful families I have worked...
Siiri can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, errands, light cleaning, transportation
Skills:

CNA

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been employed as a nanny for more than 20 years. Very patient and caring and an outgoing personality. Love working with children and adults alike! Lots of experience and excellent references! I also have approximately 5 years experience with a handicap adult with helping and running errands etc!
Hi! I am a current college student looking to further my career in healthcare. I am planning on becoming a certified nursing assistant once I graduate school next year and would love to start by taking care of you or your loved ones!
Haley can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, transportation, errands, light cleaning, live-in home care & more
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Ursula S.


Gorham, ME

$15-20/hr1 yrs exp

When I was a sophomore-junior in High School I would at Gorham House Nursing Home in Maine. I was a dietary aid so I worked hand on with feeding and serving the residents. My favorite part of the job was talking to them about life and learning from them. I really enjoy the company of elderly people and from what I gather, they...
Ursula can also help with: Mobility assistance, companionship, dementia
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Ryan C.


Westbrook, ME

$34-40/hr1 yrs exp

Registered Nurse Seeking Caregiver Job!

I love working with seniors and hearing the wisdom they share with us. I've been a registered nurse for four years and a CNA for three years prior to that, so I have worked with many seniors both inpatient and outpatient. I am patient, compassionate and love to laugh at a good joke! I'm willing and able to help care for a senior...
Ryan can also help with: Companionship, mobility assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, errands, dementia & more
Skills:

CPR

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Shannon C.


Scarborough, ME

$15-20/hr5 yrs exp

Senior Care

I have cared for elderly who needed my assistance with walking, going to the bathroom(sitting down on the toilet and emptying their catheters), cooking, eating, and being put to bed. I have assisted those with Alzheimer's, Dementia, and hearing loss. I have also worked with blind and visually impaired individuals and am...
Shannon can also help with: Dementia, companionship, mobility assistance

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Recent senior care reviews in South Portland, ME

Wayne F.

5.0

Wayne worked with my uncle, who has an MR diagnosis and is severely socially limited. Wayne would take him fishing, ice fishing in the winter, bowling, and to other events within the Waban program. Wayne is extremely dependable and works best with a one-on-one person or family. He is always on time...

- Christina B.

Jodi A.

5.0

If you are lucky enough to find that Jodi is available, do not hesitate to hire her. Our 88 y o mother (and really our whole family) was blessed to have Jodi as her caregiver. She is so warm, patient and personable, always arriving on time and with a smile (and also at times with flowers out of her...

- Margie B.

Mae J.

3.0

I meet with Mae and found her to be qualified, empathetic, and amendable to my caregiver request. Unfortunately, she later informed me due to her own immediate health concerns, she could not provide the services. She did not follow up thereafter to re-engage.

- Sharon C.

Andrea B.

5.0

Andrea has been working with my elderly mother for the past six months and has been a wonderful caregiver. She's consistent, dependable, flexible, caring and easy going. We're lucky to have her!

- Ayumi H.

Kim O.

5.0

Kim has been an extraordinary help to our family. She is thoughtful, kind, and works hard to keep the family in good order. We were lucky to have her support my dad. Anyone who hires her will be fortunate. She is quite special.

- Anna C.

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