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Senior care providers in Oak Island, NC

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Juliana M.


Oak Island, NC

$8-25/hr

Personal Caregiver

I've been a personal caregiver for 1 year. I love taking care of the elderly. I'm able to help out with tasks around the house, house cleaning, spending quality time, meal preparation, memory care, and changing clothes.
Juliana can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, errands, dementia, transportation
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Melissa L.


Bolivia, NC

$18-22/hr1 yrs exp

Fun Lovin' People Pleaser

I worked in the medical field for 20 yrs in the imaging industry. I have lots of patient care experience. I am a people person and love to help others. As a mother of 2 teenage boys I have plenty of patience. For about a year I have been working with Alzheimer and dementia patients. I have also owned and managed successful...
Melissa can also help with: Hospice services, respite care, dementia, personal care, light cleaning
5.0
"Melissa is an awesome caretaker! She is caring, compassionate, considerate and goes the extra mile to help. I’ve been through other caretakers in the past and would trust Melissa with my family anytime. I expect a lot and she delivers. "

Care member

Back in 2021, I had to start caring for my dad who had pancreatic cancer. The cancer came out of the blue and I never knew I would have to take care of my dad all of sudden. I learned how to clean him up and also watch over him. All I try to do in this world is be kind and caring to those around me. If you want someone who will...
Jamelia can also help with: Errands, transportation, hospice services, light cleaning
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Heidi H.


Bolivia, NC

$28/hr3 yrs exp

Heidi Harrison

I'd describe my personality as caring funny compassionate I like caring for seniors because they need help and I am very passionate about helping seniors I'm looking for a job that is flexible and can work with my family life I started caring for seniors when I cared for my grandmother when I was 7 years old that's when my...
Heidi can also help with: Companionship, errands, meal prep, dementia, light cleaning, hospice services & more
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Misty Y.


Bolivia, NC

$30-50/hr10 yrs exp

RN, BSN, CCM- Excellent/Dependable Senior Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

RN, BSN, CCM- 10 years of experience providing specialized care to Seniors. Providing in home care, respite care- RN case manager experience.
Misty can also help with: Hospice services, companionship, dementia, meal prep, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:

Wound Care

CNA

Medical Equipment Experience

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Marijane C.


Bolivia, NC

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Trustworthy, friendly, patient, experienced, compassionate,

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 20 years of combined experience. I can help with Home Care and Meal Preparation. I worked in an assisted living private home where I prepared meals, laundry, bathing, dressing of clients, and house keeping. I have several clients on Care. Com that I am helping. I have several certificates in health care fields. I would...
Marijane can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, errands
5.0
"Marijane was a great help with weekly help light housekeeping, bathing, dressing and some lawn work. When my friend broke her hip, we had to bring in hospice. Marijane was able to fit into a schedule with other caregivers as a team until my friend passed at home. "

Carolyn L.

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David W.


Bolivia, NC

$18-23/hr1 yrs exp

Experienced Senior Care Sitter.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'd describe my personality as friendly, caring, and thorough. I like caring for seniors because it gives me satisfaction to be able to help and relieve a loved one of some of the burden of being a caregiver. I'm looking for a job that is both satisfying and helpful to others. I started caring for seniors when my Dad became...
David can also help with: Meal prep, hospice services, errands, dementia, personal care, light cleaning & more
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Michele B.


Wilmington, NC

$18/hr10 yrs exp

20+ Years Of Caregiving Expertise!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I have been a caregiver on and off since1988. I have hospital, nursing home and home health experience. I have excellent references, a clean background check, first aid and CPR certified. I will be happy to provide all of my documentation when we sit down to a face-to-face interview. The best hours for me are after...
Michele can also help with: Hospice services, home modification, companionship, meal prep, dementia, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

5.0
"I reached out to Michele after she applied for my job listing. She quickly responded to me and we got the ball rolling. Michele arrived on time and was extremely flexible when we needed to adjust hours and the days she was needed. She provided wonderful care. We...

Katie W.

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Denise B.


Southport, NC

$20-30/hr1 yrs exp

Companion Care With Compassion And Kindness

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My name is Denise and I'm at stay-at-home mother with 3 children ages 26, 17 & 14. I enjoy helping people and I'm happy to lend a helping hand in many ways. I'm extremely reliable, trustworthy and patient. I'm very much a people person and a friend to all animals. I'm compassionate, empathetic, and attentive and will provide...
Denise can also help with: Respite care, dementia
5.0
"My mother in law needed some support around dinner time. Denise came in and immediately felt like family. Kind, warmhearted, very helpful. I would recommend her 100%."

Debbie W.

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Lucy R.


Ocean Isle Beach, NC

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time/Full Time Caregiver For Seniors

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I started caring for Seniors when my father was diagnosed with Alzheimer Disease when I was 24 years old. I since have completed my Certified Nursing Degree , as well as Ace Certification for Senior Fitness and Music and Memory training for dementia clients. Music makes everyone feel better! I have also worked with individuals...
Lucy can also help with: Visiting nurse, visiting physician, respite care, personal care, dementia
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

5.0
"Lucy is smart, caring and has a great sense of humor, and she used all of these creatively to assist my husband who is recovering from a very serious brain injury. We couldn't have found a better fit and we were very sad to see her move. "

Marianne S.

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Lindsay H.


Winnabow, NC

$28-40/hr10 yrs exp

Registered Nurse

I recently moved to Leland with my wife and our three fur babies. I have 6 years of experience in adult ICU nursing (from 2007 to 2013) and I am certified in CPR. I transitioned out of hospital nursing and into private in-home caregiving because I have found that I am able to make a much deeper and more meaningful connection...
Lindsay can also help with: Companionship, personal care, light cleaning, meal prep, hospice services, dementia & more
Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Lindsey is highly dependable and reliable. She is calm and kind and has been a wonderful caregiver for our family's needs. To say we highly recommend her is an understatement! She is terrific!"

Clare M.

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Robin C.


Supply, NC

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

SENIOR CARE/COMPANION PROVIDER

Independent, Compassionate and friendly care provider. Providing clients with a positive and encouraging atmosphere. Adaptable and willing to work extra hours as client needs, including nights or weekends. I am kind, hardworking and a good communicator. I am patient, a good listener and enjoy working closely with others -...
Robin can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, errands, hospice services, companionship, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Robin was heaven sent to us to take care of our loved one. She treated him with loving care. I could not have ask for anyone to have been any better."

Anita D.

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Deborah N.


Wilmington, NC

$18-20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Home Health Aide And Companion To Those In Need

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a personal caregiver with a desire to make a difference in the quality of life of others. My experience spans over 15 years in caring for individuals with various health issues including Parkinson's Disease, Diabetes and Dementia. I have experience as a doctor/patient advocate (I accompany individuals to appointments and...
Deborah can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, errands, dementia, companionship, mobility assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

Wound Care

5.0
"Debi has taken care of many clients in her care for many years as well as her elderly father. She is extremely capable , kind and considerate of her clients' needs. She is very knowledgeable of helping with daily activities, nutrition and medical needs where...

Roberta V.

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Lisa E.


Southport, NC

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time Or Part-Time Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Lisa. I live in Southport. I have been a caregiver for over 16 years. I can help with light meal prep, medication management, companionship, grocery shopping, errands, laundry, light housekeeping, etc. In the past I cared for Alzheimer's clients and did overnight jobs. I have excellent references. I would like to meet...
Lisa can also help with: Dementia, companionship, meal prep, errands, light cleaning
5.0
"Lisa is a joy to have around. She's conscientious, very sweet and a wonderful companion for my 83 year old mother. I'm lucky to have found her on Care.com; she provides me with much needed relief, feeling confident that my mom is in very good hands."

Kristi B.

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Pamela M.


Ocean Isle Beach, NC

$17-20/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Care

Hi, My name is Pamela and I am a compassionate, kind and reliable caregiver. Caring for people comes natural for me. I know how important it is to have the right kind of care for your loved ones. I enjoy helping people in any way that I can, I provide excellent care and do what it takes to make my clients happy and comfortable....
Pamela can also help with: Dementia, personal care, respite care
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Pam helped care for our mother with dementia. She was very knowledgeable and understanding. Our mother was very resistant to care and could become very aggressive. Pam always remained calm, patient, and kind. "

Jill F.

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Rebecca D.


Supply, NC

$20-25/hr7 yrs exp

Home Health Aide Full-Time

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Dear Possible Clients, I cared for my elderly father towards the end of his life. He had Alzheimer's. I took him to the doctor, helped him with personal care, helped him climb stairs, etc. I was very proud of my work with him towards the end of his life. We still enjoyed some conversation and some games he remembered. I am also...
Rebecca can also help with: Dementia, personal care, respite care, live-in home care
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Rebecca cared for my disabled husband before he went into Hospice Care. He is a tall man who has had four strokes so he was difficult to manage but this didn't stop Becky! She is a remarkable woman who I can guarantee will give her all to any job she accepts. She...

Martha K.

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Crystal J.


Wilmington, NC

$19/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Crystal I reside here in Wilmington NC. I have been employed as a CNA for over 20 years. I have worked in nursing facilties and senior homes. My skills include the hoyer lift , medication aide certification, ADL care which includes assisting with toliet care showering assisting to dress dental and mouth care. My...
Crystal can also help with: Dementia, personal care
Skills:

Wound Care

Home Health Aide

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Crystal is kind, thoughtful, caring and genuinely cares about her clients. Anyone would be lucky to have her."

Care member

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Diane S.


Southport, NC

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Loving Caretaker

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I'm a compassionate, patient, NC native with years of experience taking care of Seniors as if they were my own family. Most of my Clients are Dementia/Alzheimer's patients. However, I also have experience with Parkinson's and Stroke Patients, Autism, ADHD and Brain Injuries. I've acquired stellar references throughout...
Diane can also help with: Mobility assistance, dementia, meal prep, companionship, errands, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Diane has a true gift for serving others. She goes above and beyond, not because she has to, but because she truly cares. It has been several years since Diane helped care for my grandfather but we still keep in touch. She was just as much a gift to me as she was...

Morgan K.

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Louise F.


Shallotte, NC

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

My name is Louise. I've been in the Home Health field for over 20 yrs. My experience includes clients with COPD, cancer , dementia, and Parkinson's. I am friendly , kind, dependable, and very compassionate. I enjoy making someone's day a little easier and a little brighter. I also enjoy the outdoors. Covid vaccinated. Updated...
Louise can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, companionship, meal prep, errands, mobility assistance & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

Wound Care

4.0
"Lou was kind and creative with my father who has Alzheimer’s. She was very careful when moving him and was great at assisting the hospice aide with showering duties. I would recommend Lou for your family member. "

Care member

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Anita M.


Supply, NC

$22-23/hr10 yrs exp

Full-time Caregiver

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have worked 4 years as a CNA in a skilled care facility. I applied for and was(as 1 in 24) accepted into the Occupational Therapy Assistant program. I graduated with honors. I was the primary caregiver for my mother for 8 yrs until her death. I have been a caregiver to a gentleman that suffered from a stroke for 4. 5 years...
Anita can also help with: Errands, dementia, meal prep, home modification, companionship, light cleaning & more
5.0
"We were scheduled for a 1-week vacation at the beach and taking our 95-year-old mother who has mid-to-late stage dementia. We decided a week before we went that we needed more care giving assistance while there. I went to Care.com and sent messages to 10 caregivers...

Catherine C.

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Recent senior care reviews in Oak Island, NC

Melissa L.

5.0

Melissa was caring and considerate of her patient's needs. Always did her best to preserve and maintain the dignity of her client. She had a very difficult task tending to the needs of her patient who has a very rare, fast advancing disease. She took charge of the care, and was further tasked with...

- Care member

Marijane C.

5.0

Marijane was a great help with weekly help light housekeeping, bathing, dressing and some lawn work. When my friend broke her hip, we had to bring in hospice. Marijane was able to fit into a schedule with other caregivers as a team until my friend passed at home.

- Carolyn L.

Michele B.

5.0

I reached out to Michele after she applied for my job listing. She quickly responded to me and we got the ball rolling. Michele arrived on time and was extremely flexible when we needed to adjust hours and the days she was needed. She provided wonderful care. We cannot wait to use her again in the...

- Katie W.

Denise B.

5.0

My mother in law needed some support around dinner time. Denise came in and immediately felt like family. Kind, warmhearted, very helpful. I would recommend her 100%.

- Debbie W.

Lucy R.

5.0

Lucy is faithful to her commitments. Her sincerity, psychological abilities and keen anticipation of risk factors, protect the well being of her Clients. Also, Lucy's compassion is evident and reflects in the development of trust and the peace of mind she brings to their family members....

- Jeannemarie M.

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