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6,702 home health aides are listed on Care.com

The average rate is $19/hr as of March 2024

The average star rating for home health aides is 4.6

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Ellen P.


Chantilly, VA

$18-38/hr2 yrs exp

Hi, I'm Ellen! I'm currently in nursing school and have 2 years of experience working as a CNA in a small nursing home. My favorite part of my job is spending one-on-one, quality time with my clients so that they feel appreciated and well taken care of. I love to hear their stories and learn about their life! I can help with...
Ellen can also help with: Errands, personal care, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CNA

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Deann F.


Rockville, MD

$20-30/hr8 yrs exp

Licensed Maryland CNA CMT CPR & First Aid

Licensed Maryland Certified Nursing Asst. Certified medication Tech and CPR and First Aid Certified. School Health Room tech Looking for extra work. Experienced in children's diabetes, giving insulin, pumps, Diabetes control, and Gtube feedings. Also mother of 3 grown children. Can help with house cleaning, pet care, assistant...
Deann can also help with: Mobility assistance, light cleaning, personal care, companionship, meal prep, errands & more
Skills:

CPR

CNA

Wound Care

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Eileen M.


Gainesville, VA

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

I'm An Excellent Caregiver Available For Companionship, Light House Keeping, Meal Prep

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Home Health Aide & Hospice Care, Nursing Home experience as well as private duty home care experience. Very conversant with most if not all ambulatory equipment. Assistance with Daily Living Activities & total care. I have experiences with Parkinson's, ALS, MS, dementia and Alzheimer's diseases. I have 8 years hands- on...
Eileen can also help with: Visiting physician, hospice services, personal care, respite care, live-in home care, dementia & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

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Alcon A.


Rockville, MD

$25-35/hr4 yrs exp

Sympathetic, Passionate, Very Empathetic And Always Loved By The Elderly

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there! My name is Alcon. I'm a very family-oriented person who values culture and is very respectful. I grew up in an environment wherein taking care of the elderly is a natural thing. Back home, there's not much of a nursing home facility since we personally take care of our cherished ones at home. I have an extensive...
Alcon can also help with: Personal care, meal prep, errands, light cleaning, mobility assistance, companionship & more
Skills:

CNA

Medical Equipment Experience

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Abigail H.


Bethesda, MD

$20-50/hr3 yrs exp

Older Adult Care Partner

Hi! My name is Abigail and I am a current undergraduate junior at Georgetown University studying Psychology. After graduation, I hope to go into social work for the aging population. I have spent the past three years working with older adults living with a range of cognitive and physical abilities. I have worked and volunteered...
Abigail can also help with: Errands, mobility assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:

CNA

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Shirley O.


Fairfax, VA

$27/hr10 yrs exp

Home Health Aide

Hi im Shirley I am 46 years old and I am CNA graduate. I have 8 years experience taking care of senior people and I love taking care of them. I am very punctual in my work and I am a fast learner. And I have experience taking care for people has Alziemer and Dementia
Shirley can also help with: Personal care, light cleaning, companionship, dementia, meal prep
Skills:

CNA

Recent review:

5.0
Employee cares about her patient, knowledge in geriatric patient care, reliable, dependable and trustworthy

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Maria C.


McLean, VA

$30-50/hr10 yrs exp

I describe my personality as happy person. 10 year experience assisting elderly or persons with disabilities with daily living activities in home or within care facility. Advise families and healthcare team regarding health concerns, nutrition, cleanliness and household activities. Skilled in geriatric care and providing...
Maria can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
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Jennifer R.


Gaithersburg, MD

$15-48/hr1 yrs exp

Evening/ Night Care For Seniors, Pets

I am a former health aide, applying for side jobs to assist seniors. I have worked in nursing homes and cared for my terminal mother when she had cancer. I love pets and looking to make some extra income.
Jennifer can also help with: Meal prep, hospice services, errands, light cleaning, companionship, specialized care & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Maryam J.


Aldie, VA

$14-30/hr10 yrs exp

Medical Assistant Pca Certified

My name is Maryam and have 3 kids pca certified and medical assistant. Mental health certified / CPR /First aid certified thank you.
Maryam can also help with: Home modification, dementia, personal care, respite care, hospice services, visiting nurse & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

Dorcas K.


Bethesda, MD

$28/hr10 yrs exp

Home Health Aid Available Full Time

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have worked in different facilities like group homes, living assistants, Private Homes and rehabilitation centers. taking care of elderly some old age and others with various health problems. I am mostly specialized on taking vital signs, Oxygen mobilization, light house work, companion, transfer s from wheel chairs,...
Dorcas can also help with: Personal care, hospice services, meal prep, mobility assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

Home Health Aide

Recent reviews:

5.0
Dorcas is compassionate, dedicated, loving, and trustworthy. She took care of my 95-year-old mother now and then over the years when my mother got sick. And she was there for the last couple of weeks while my mother was at home with hospice. I was blessed to have...

Care member

Joy T.


Sterling, VA

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Caregiver Available

I have worked as a home health aide, certified nursing assistant, Certified Geriatric aide. Private aide, for 29yrs private home , nursing home also rehab center . I was raised by my grand parents I have a special bond with seniors. I am caring , compassionate, will always give a hundred percent.
Joy can also help with: Hospice services, personal care, live-in home care, dementia
Skills:

Home Health Aide

Peter N.


Centreville, VA

$20-50/hr8 yrs exp

Health Aide / Companion

I am compassionate, conscientious, considerate and caring person, a caregiver that is filled with passion and empathy. I have over 8 years experience as a caregiver from assisting with activities of daily living, doctors appointments, grocery shopping, assist with exercises as directed by the PT, go for walks, light...
Peter can also help with: Dementia, companionship, mobility assistance, meal prep, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

Betelihem E.


Chantilly, VA

< $10/hr

Clinical Nurse Aide With 14+ Years Of Experience

I have worked in a nursing home as a CNA for 8 years. I have also worked in different home health agencies for 7 years. I am an attentive and careful listener. I work hard to provide empathic care for all of my clients and patients.

Anacleta M.


Gaithersburg, MD

$10-50/hr8 yrs exp

Home Health Aide Available FT/PT

I am a loving, caring and compassionate person who loves taking care of our elders. I see all elders as my own grandparents, so - for me - it feels personal and not like a job. I've worked as an elder caregiver/companion for 5 years. My tasks would include companionship, food preparation, help with personal care, medication...
Anacleta can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, live-in home care, home modification, hospice services, dementia & more
Skills:

CNA

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Ivy A.


Owings Mills, MD

$25-38/hr10 yrs exp

Am Certified Home Health Aide With 25 Years Pay Can Be Negotiate

Of experience am very compassionate, reliable, trustworthy, caring. Will drive my clients to doctors appointments, salon, food shopping, be their companion, light housekeeping, make sure meds are taken , bath, cook, make sure surrounding is safe. I was raised by my grandma so am very compassionate about the elderly. Now am also...
Ivy can also help with: Live-in home care, dementia, light cleaning, companionship, errands, hospice services & more
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

Recent review:

5.0
Ivy cared for my 85+year old mother for approximately two years. She was a joy to have around the house.

Steve B.

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Mary Ann R.


Columbia, MD

$59/hr6 yrs exp

Enthusiastic, Patience, And Kind Home Health Aid For You

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there! My name is Mary Ann I graduated from UMBC in 2021. My majors are Management in Aging Services, and last 2015, I earned my Degree in Culinary and Hospitality Supervision at FCC My current work experience is specialized with ALS diagnosis. I am trained by ICU nurses from Holy Cross Hospital to do trach suction in both...
Mary Ann can also help with: Errands, meal prep, personal care, companionship, light cleaning, mobility assistance & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

Recent review:

5.0
A happy personality. Enjoyable to be around. Trustworthy and very flexible. Will come out in an emergency situation.

Michael H.

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Fyne O.


Silver Spring, MD

$20-22/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and also a certified Home Health Aid (HHA) and a Medical Technician. I have CPR/First Aid Certification. I also have HIPAA and Elder Abuse Certification. I am reliable and have passion for my job. I take care of Adults and I make them comfortable and happy. I also enrich their lives in a...
Fyne can also help with: Personal care, respite care, hospice services, dementia
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

Recent reviews:

5.0
I messaged Fyne and she was pleasant and would hire her in the future, after an interview, if our schedules matched.

Elaine P.

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Marie L.


Bealeton, VA

$27-30/hr10 yrs exp

Home Health Aide Available Full-Time

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I've been with the Home Health Care Industry for almost 20 years now. I'm a CNA. Compassionate with experience serving chronically ill patients and clients with dementia including assisting with activities of daily living, meal preparation and household task. Very patient and highly energetic. Skilled at managing schedules and...
Marie can also help with: Respite care, personal care, dementia, live-in home care, hospice services
Skills:

CNA

Recent reviews:

5.0
I cannot praise Marie enough for her loving care and attention to my husband who is completely disabled from a stroke and brain hemorrhage. In addition to needing full care, my husband also has dementia. Marie is a true professional, and cares for my husband...

Barbara D.

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Aji J.


Alexandria, VA

$25-36/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

My name is Aji, I am a compassionate individual with adequate skills to give you the best care that you need. I have worked in the health care industry for 10 years as a Licensed Certified Nursing Assistant and I am a Licensed practical Nurse(LPN) too. I have my first aid and CPR up to date. I do light house keeping, grocery...
Aji can also help with: Personal care, dementia
Skills:

CPR

Licensed Nurse

CNA

Recent reviews:

5.0
Aji was incredible. She came in to help my father at night while he was in his final days. Her presence was an enormous comfort and my father (Mr. Independent) enjoyed having her to help him. She was always on time, and ready to hop into whatever was happening...

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Zufan M.


Silver Spring, MD

$17-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I became a Home Health Aide (HHA) in 2007 working first for an agency and then privately for families. In 2009 I started working privately for an elderly couple living in Northwest Washington, DC. His primary diagnosis was Dementia; hers was Alzheimer's. He died in November of 2015. She died in November of 2018. They both...
Zufan can also help with: Dementia, personal care
Skills:

Home Health Aide

Recent reviews:

5.0
Zufan is an outstanding and trustworthy caregiver. She helped my elderly mother get to appointments around DC. I would hire her again in a second.

David G.

Recent home health aide reviews

Shirley O.

5.0

Employee cares about her patient, knowledge in geriatric patient care, reliable, dependable and trustworthy

- Care member

Dorcas K.

5.0

Dorcas is compassionate, dedicated, loving, and trustworthy. She took care of my 95-year-old mother now and then over the years when my mother got sick. And she was there for the last couple of weeks while my mother was at home with hospice. I was blessed to have her with me when my mother passed. I...

- Care member

Ivy A.

5.0

Ivy cared for my 85+year old mother for approximately two years. She was a joy to have around the house.

- Steve B.

Mary Ann R.

5.0

A happy personality. Enjoyable to be around. Trustworthy and very flexible. Will come out in an emergency situation.

- Michael H.

Fyne O.

5.0

I messaged Fyne and she was pleasant and would hire her in the future, after an interview, if our schedules matched.

- Elaine P.

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Needing care shouldn’t mean leaving your home. Hire a home health aide for your loved one.

If you have a loved one who is struggling with mobility or can no longer care for themselves, then hiring a home health aide may provide them with the...

If you have a loved one who is struggling with mobility or can no longer care for themselves, then hiring a home health aide may provide them with the support they need during this stage of life. A home health aide can remind them to take medications, can ensure they’re maintaining proper hygiene, and can help them navigate their home if they have mobility issues. With the help of Care.com, you can find a home health aide near you who can meet your loved one’s needs.

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