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Worked at an Assisted Living Facility for several months, in addition to part - time companion care of a friend's grandmother - I can offer a warm, engaging, honest, trustworthy, diligent, and respectful care. Comfortable in assisting with easy meals, medication, conversation, and transportation. I currently have limited...
Megan can also help with: Dementia, companionship, transportation
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Taylor A.


Amherst, VA

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

CNA Looking To Care For Your Loved Ones

I am skilled with Alzheimer's as well as behavior issues. I have worked in assisted living/nursing home as well as home care. I took care of my Grandmother with Dementia and behavioral problems for 10 years. I love caring for people, and I treat the people I care for like family I have been a licensed CNA for 6 years.
Taylor can also help with: Personal care, hospice services, dementia, respite care
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

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Louise S.


Amherst, VA

$15-16/hr10 yrs exp

I use to be a CNA worked nursing home and hospital. enjoy working with seniors and listening to their life experiences.
Louise can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, hospice services, errands, companionship, dementia & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Blalund W.


Amherst, VA

$20/hr4 yrs exp

Full-time Caregiver

Warm, loving, and caring. Eager to provide comfort and safety in clients round the clock. I am extremely capable and compassionate Caregiver with extensive experience in child, elderly, and disabled care giving. Hard-working and honest individual who is able to take initiative and exceed the expectations of employer by following...
Blalund can also help with: Dementia, personal care
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Kimberly H.


Piney River, VA

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 30 years experience in the health care Field I have specialized in Alzheimer's Parkinson's and dementia care
Kimberly can also help with: Meal prep, mobility assistance, dementia, companionship, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Punctual trustworthy patient hardworking "

Care member

Hi! I am 22, and I have been helping my elderly mom for about 6 years now. I don't have any professional experience but I am clean, friendly, and love to help around the house or just chat and listen :)
Lilloette can also help with: Errands, meal prep, light cleaning
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Bobbie B.


Gladstone, VA

$22-50/hr10 yrs exp

At Home Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'd describe my personality as friendly, outgoing and honest. I like caring for seniors because I enjoy working with the elderly population. I'm looking for a job that needs someone to come in and bathe, give medications, clean up, cook, do laundry, take to appointments and run errands as needed. I started caring for seniors...
Bobbie can also help with: Meal prep, companionship, dementia, transportation, errands, light cleaning & more
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David T.


Shipman, VA

$25-28/hr10 yrs exp

Compassionate Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have over 15 years experience with male and female clients. I have experience with Alzheimer's patients, cancer patients, spinal Inquiries and mobility issues, wound care, bathing, cooking, cleaning, medication assistance and run errands. Provide transportation to from appointments. First Aid and CPR trained. Have also...
David can also help with: Dementia, errands, hospice services, meal prep, light cleaning, companionship & more
Skills:

Wound Care

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"David was a wonderful caregiver for my father who suffered with Alzheimer's dementia. I highly recommend for your loved ones needs."

Gloria T.

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Delores G.


Madison Heights, VA

$15/hr9 yrs exp

a senior caregiver /companion

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Ive been caregiver for 8 years now. Im fully vaccinated for Covid! Ive gt experience with hoyer lift. Currently I have couple clients but have alot of availability open especially daytime im available Mon thru Fri as early as 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on some Sat and Sun anytime.. also available a few overnights a week like 9 p.m....
Delores can also help with: Dementia, errands, mobility assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, companionship & more
5.0
"Delores takes fantastic care of our mom, shows up on time and is very dependable. Thank you for all your great work Dee!!!!!"

Rodger R.

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Brandy B.


Monroe, VA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

I Am Here To Help!

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am looking for full-time or part-time work. I have over 25 years of CNA experience and I have several years of hospice experience as well. I love working with the elderly and enjoy spending time with them. Sometimes they just need a little extra TLC and I am just the person for that!
Brandy can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, errands, hospice services, companionship, meal prep & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Brandy gives 100% to every part of her care. She is honest, reliable and an absolute pleasure to work with."

Madison M.

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Alan B.


Madison Heights, VA

$18-20/hr10 yrs exp

Reliable, Trustworthy And Compassionate Companion

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My name is Alan. I am a retired pastor with over 20 years of pastoral experience, working with a variety of individuals, many of whom had physical, mental and emotional challenges. I am presently living in the Lynchburg area so that I can live closer to my adult children and my grandchildren, several of whom have physical or...
Alan can also help with: Home modification, respite care, dementia, visiting physician, personal care
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"I had the opportunity to get to know Alan during the hiring process and even though I didn't hire him due to a change of plans, he was exceptional during the whole process to the end. I do know who to contact in the future for care! Thanks again for your kindness...

Dallas S.

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Isabel G.


Lynchburg, VA

$20-50/hr1 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 1 year of experience in Senior Care. I can help with Personal Care and Bathing/Dressing. Also, I have a year of experience working with a child with autism.
Isabel can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, personal care
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Isabel babysat for our 4 year old son in our home. She arrived in a timely fashion, kept my son busy and even cleaned up his toys before I got home! My son raved about his new friend!"

Karen P.

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Cindy R.


Lynchburg, VA

$11-16/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello I'm Cindy. I have over 10 years of experience taking care of seniors in all mental and physical capacities. Everyone should be cared for with dignity and respect, just as we ourselves would want to be cared for. I enjoy being able to help care for our elders.
Cindy can also help with: Respite care, dementia, meal prep, hospice services, light cleaning, errands & more
5.0
"She would be great as a care giver."

Debbie L.

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Georgette C.


Monroe, VA

$10-35/hr10 yrs exp

Sitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have 15 years experience in home health care field, medication aid training, and nursing facilities, dependable, caring, trustworthy, schedule is flexible
Georgette can also help with: Respite care, dementia, hospice services, personal care
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Georgette has been a huge help in caring for my father! I cannot thank and recommend her enough!"

Courtney C.

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Idah L.


Monroe, VA

$12-17/hr4 yrs exp

I am an experienced and compassionate person dedicated to providing great care for patients. I'm proficient in assisting with daily living activities, monitoring vital signs and maintaining a clean and organized environment. I have a strong focus on empathy and patient comfort.
Idah can also help with: Transportation, meal prep, dementia, light cleaning, errands, live-in home care & more
Skills:

CNA

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Christie S.


Buena Vista, VA

$18-22/hr10 yrs exp

Compassionate, Capable. Creative & Dependable Caregiver

I have over 10 years' of experience working with the geriatric population, specifically those with Alzheimers/dementia & other physical/mental disabilities. My first training was through Americare Plus In-Home Services as a Personal Caregiving Assistant. In addition, I have also worked as a Family Development Specialist at Buena...
Christie can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, dementia, respite care, personal care, meal prep & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Christie goes above and beyond with her charge. She is very compassionate and gives 100%. Her creativity, patience and kindness created a wonderful atmosphere for my Mom. "

Rita R.

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Eve C.


Lynchburg, VA

$10-15/hr

I Love Helping Out People In Any Way I Can

I have just volunteered a lot at senior center homes in high school. I love being around people with knowledge and assisting them.
Eve can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, personal care, respite care, visiting nurse, home modification & more
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Brian W.


Nellysford, VA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

A Caring Environment

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I moved my Mom from Denver into my home for 6 months. No one knew was happening to her and after multiple falls backwards the Neurology Team at Martha Jefferson Hospital diagnosed her with Progressive Supra Nuclear Palsy. They said she should never return home and she was moved into a healthcare center. After loving care from...
Brian can also help with: Respite care, personal care, dementia
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Julia A.


Roseland, VA

$12-17/hr5 yrs exp

LPN With Experience In Memory Care

LPN providing professional and compassionate senior care with experience in geriatric psych and memory care
Julia can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep, respite care, errands & more
Skills:

Licensed Nurse

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Esther V.


Lynchburg, VA

$12-17/hr3 yrs exp

I am a recent Liberty University graduate with my bachelors of science in Nursing. I was a certified nurse aide (CNA) with 2+ years of experience. I am currently a registered nurse (RN) at Lynchburg General Hospital. I have completed over 500 clinical hours with direct hands-on experience in 4 different hospitals across the...
Esther can also help with: Dementia, personal care, respite care, meal prep, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CNA

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Recent senior care reviews in Amherst, VA

Kimberly H.

5.0

Kim was the most caring , capable and loving caregiver. Her knowledge of what to do for her patient was phenomenal.

- Care member

David T.

5.0

He is very courteous and friendly and will adjust his schedule to help you. He took very good care of my mother for almost two years. If you can get his services you will be happy.

- Tim C.

Delores G.

5.0

Delores takes fantastic care of our mom, shows up on time and is very dependable. Thank you for all your great work Dee!!!!!

- Rodger R.

Brandy B.

5.0

Brandy is currently one of our main caregivers for my elderly father with dementia and my busy little mom. Brandy is exceptional. As my father has entered hospice, he is not requiring as many hours of care. She goes above a beyond again and again. As a physician living in another state, I have super...

- Dawn G.

Alan B.

5.0

I had the opportunity to get to know Alan during the hiring process and even though I didn't hire him due to a change of plans, he was exceptional during the whole process to the end. I do know who to contact in the future for care! Thanks again for your kindness and understanding and most of all,...

- Dallas S.

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