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I'd describe my personality as compassionate, caring, and easy going.
I like caring for seniors because I have parents that are in their eighties and I have a great relationship with them. I enjoy their company and helping them with tasks as needed. I have noticed that many seniors do not have anyone to check on them daily or...
Susan can also help with: Light cleaning, companionship, meal prep, respite care, personal care, errands & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
(1)
I am a retired RN with 25 yrs + experience in the emergency department, urgent care, pediatrics, hospice, case management and supervision.
I am willing to help on an as needed basis or a regular schedule. I can help with errands, appointments, medication reminders, light meal prep, light housekeeping and companionship. Taking...
Mary can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, transportation, dementia, respite care, errands & more
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Mary M has a caring, understanding, competent and relaxing aura. She was able to turn a grumpy chronology older man's "I don't need anyone's help", to "I'm looking forward to Mary's visits." Mary understood my grumpy man's need to not appear to need any help and...
Care member
5.0
(2)
I have over 20 years experience in providing In Home Healthcare services. This includes: Medication Reminders, Meal prep, light housekeeping, and bathing/dressing. I have experience working in clinical research, home health, hospitals, ambulatory clinics, labs and teaching. My most recent experience ended after 10 years of...
Ari can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, live-in home care, personal care, respite care
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
CPR
5.0
"Very detail oriented, dependable and trustworthy. She doesn't hold back so expect the truth about your client."
Beverly H.
Elena S.
Lawrence, KS
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced With Elderly Care, Child Care And Companionship.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Love working with elderly people, very kind, always ready to help, like to be companion, very energetic and optimistic person with medical and psychological education.
I have CNA certification and a lot of experience in healthcare.
Elena can also help with: Errands, hospice services, dementia, mobility assistance, light cleaning, companionship & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Elena was helping me with my newborn from week 2 to month 2, and then occasionally babysat to let us do shopping, have dates, go to performances, and it was always great. She is a medical professional, and an experienced mother herself. She is extremely good with...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I've always enjoyed taking care of people especially elderly. I have a soft spot for them. You can count on me to be kind, caring and responsible. I will always treat others the way I'd want my grandparents to be treated. I am fully vaccinated against covid and can show my card if needed. Please let me know If you have any...
Sheridan can also help with: Hospice services, light cleaning, errands, live-in home care, companionship, dementia & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Sheridan is an exceptional individual. She always makes sure that the persons needs are met and she is willing to do anything that is asked of her. She is always pleasant and greets you with a smile which in turn makes you feel better. She is dedicated to her job...
Keith R.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have experience in a variety of caregiving assistance. I have been in long term care where I spent a great amount of time assisting patients with daily activities of daily living, operating lifts, peri care/personal hygiene upkeep, gathering and identifying medical supplies, documentation & charting and general patient...
Kalyn can also help with: Hospice services, live-in home care, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia, errands & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Kalyn went above & beyond to help me with my surgical procedure and make me feel comfortable during the entire process pre and post-op! She was truly the sweetest and I'd recommend her to anyone in a heartbeat needing care in the KC area :)"
Lauren A.
Tabetha W.
Tecumseh, KS
$20-50/hr • 6 yrs exp
Caring for seniors allows me to provide the care and support seniors need and it allows me to give them respect and gratitude they deserve after their lifelong contributions to society. I realize that one day most of us will be in a position to need care whether the care is needed , our pets, and/or our children, and I provide...
Tabetha can also help with: Meal prep, errands, companionship, light cleaning, mobility assistance, transportation & more
Nearly a decade of CNA experience. Assist seniors with daily activities of living such as grocery shopping, preparing meals, dressing, showering, transportation, and laundry. Monitor any mental and physical changes and communicate changes to appropriate doctors and family members.
Manage doctor appointments and medication...
Alice can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, live-in home care, companionship, personal care, mobility assistance & more
Skills:
CNA
I have 10+ years experience working with elderly. Have worked at large and small nursing homes. I am CPR certified and have training with first aide/wound care. I also am trained with ostomy care. Ideally would like to be able to help during the weekdays and some weekends.
I am willing to help with other tasks if requested. I...
Lauren can also help with: Companionship, specialized care, personal care, dementia, mobility assistance
Skills:
CNA
Michele H.
Hoyt, KS
$8-13/hr • 1 yrs exp
I have no experience. Recently left a full time desk job and am looking for something more spiritually rewarding to do. I can help with Transportation Services, Meal Preparation, Cleaning, Bathing, Dressing, and I'm a good listener.
Michele can also help with: Errands, personal care, meal prep, light cleaning
Stacy Y.
Lawrence, KS
$18-30/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hi! I'm a former elementary art teacher. I also home-schooled from grades K-12.
I adopted 6 kids from foster care, now ages 18-28, and so have experience with a wide variety of behavioral and special needs including mental illness. I also have 8 grand-kids and love watching them!
I am a Christian active in my church, love...
Stacy can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, meal prep, hospice services, dementia, errands & more
Avery M.
Lawrence, KS
$20-25/hr
I take physical fitness and nutrition very seriously, following my own extensive list of daily supplements intake (everything from vitamins to herbal). I am a Pre-Medicine student at KU, and I also have experience with being an active member of several gyms. I am also a Naval ROTC Midshipman at KU, so I have military background...
Avery can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, meal prep, hospice services, mobility assistance, companionship & more
Hi I'm Alex! I taught 3rd grade in the Basehor-Linwood school district for 5 years. For the past three years I've been staying home with my daughter and tutoring students in kindergarten through 8th grade.
I'm looking for a few extra days of work. I am an outgoing, kind, and compassionate individual who loves interacting with...
Alex can also help with: Meal prep, errands, transportation, light cleaning
Tracey S.
Basehor, KS
$8-13/hr
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have had 20 plus years caring for people. I did hair in a nursing facility and CNA work. One of my most rewarding jobs was doing their hair and watching them get excited about how it looked. Taken care of as well as keeping company. I'm a caring, loving and reliable person.
Tracey can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, hospice services, live-in home care, errands, dementia & more
Skills:
CNA
Elizabeth H.
Lawrence, KS
$15-20/hr • 6 yrs exp
I've been taking care of my Grandparents for the past year as well as providing care for a friends mom who has dementia.
Elizabeth can also help with: Transportation, errands, meal prep, dementia, light cleaning
I have been working in a nursing home for a little over three years, I have worked on a dementia unit. I absolutely love caring for others!
Makayla can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, dementia, companionship, errands, hospice services & more
Skills:
CNA
I'd describe my personality as approachable, nice, caring
I like caring for seniors because they are the backbone of our society. They paved the way for all of us. We all should be giving back by caring for our elderly community
I'm looking for a job that is fulfilling, steady and rewarding.
I started caring for seniors when...
Christopher can also help with: Companionship, errands, light cleaning, meal prep, live-in home care, mobility assistance & more
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been in the medical field for 10 years as a Phlebotomist/Medical Assistant. I love what I do, but after caring for a relative with terminal cancer and helping her die with dignity, I now know my true calling. I worked closely with the Hospice workers. I did everything for her from companionship to feeding, bathing,...
Sarah can also help with: Light cleaning, companionship, hospice services, errands, personal care, mobility assistance & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
Wound Care
Haley C.
Lawrence, KS
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
I am a patient and a kind individual with years of professional experience. I have years as a certified nursing assistant and certified home health aide. From (ADL) aid to daily life need through end of life transition. I assist people through many life changes. I encourage and support ones independence that they can enjoy the...
Haley can also help with: Live-in home care, transportation, errands, dementia, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
I will be Frank and say I have no experience with senior care but does not take away the fact that I have a caring nature and tend to nurture. I am good at meal prepping and love to for myself actually, I have reliable transportation and keep my car very clean. I like to clean and keep things tidy.
I believe it is important to...
Katherine can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, errands, transportation
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Recent senior transportation reviews in Oskaloosa, KS
Mary M.
5.0
Mary M has a caring, understanding, competent and relaxing aura. She was able to turn a grumpy chronology older man's "I don't need anyone's help", to "I'm looking forward to Mary's visits." Mary understood my grumpy man's need to not appear to need any help and just be a friend who helped. Mary...
- Care member
Ari G.
5.0
Ari cared for my elderly mother for 13 years! Ari is kind, patient, friendly, extremely dependable, and very well informed about medical matters. My mother lived to be 99 years old, due in large measure to Ari' s extraordinary care and the stable, peaceful environment she provided for my Mom. I...
- Ann M.
Elena S.
5.0
Elena was helping me with my newborn from week 2 to month 2, and then occasionally babysat to let us do shopping, have dates, go to performances, and it was always great. She is a medical professional, and an experienced mother herself. She is extremely good with babies, responsible and caring. She...
- Care member
Sheridan K.
5.0
Sheridan is so sensitive to our needs, which are many with all three of us being senior citizens, two spending most of their waking hours in wheelchairs.
As the primary caregiver of the three, I also have my limitations, which she understands and respects as much as she does the two designated...
- Dee M.
Kalyn P.
5.0
Kalyn went above & beyond to help me with my surgical procedure and make me feel comfortable during the entire process pre and post-op! She was truly the sweetest and I'd recommend her to anyone in a heartbeat needing care in the KC area :)
- Lauren A.
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FAQs for finding senior transportation in Oskaloosa, KS
In 2024 how much does a senior transportation provider cost near me in Oskaloosa, KS?
The average rate for a senior transportation provider near you in Oskaloosa, KS as of April, 2024 is $18.00 per hour. This cost will fluctuate depending on the person's level of experience, how far you will need them to drive, and the level of assistance your loved one needs.
Where can I get transportation for seniors to medical appointments near me in Oskaloosa, KS?
Care.com has 1 providers in Oskaloosa, KS that can provide transportation for seniors to medical appointments and other engagements. To start searching for providers, create an account by answering some basic questions to find candidates that meet your needs. You will then have the option to either post a job and receive applications from candidates, or search for providers on the website. You can compare results based on hourly rate, availability, experience and distance from Oskaloosa, KS. After you have selected your candidates, you can schedule interviews, check references, request background checks and hire the provider that suits your needs the best.
What kind of senior transportation services near me are available in Oskaloosa, KS?
There are a wide variety of transportation services for seniors available near you in Oskaloosa, KS. The primary duty for any senior transportation provider is usually getting your loved one to the appointments they have. But many providers can also take them to places around Oskaloosa like the grocery store, hair salon or the bank. Some providers in Oskaloosa may have more experience with physically assisting seniors than others, so the mobility your loved one currently has should play a role in who you ultimately hire.