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Meet Our Caregivers in South Portland

Meet the staff of caregivers at the heart of our Portland home care. 

Learn More About the People Behind the Care

A Place At Home – South Portland pairs people caring for senior parents or partners with professional caregivers committed to improving lives. Whether you or your loved one needs companionship and personal care or a more comprehensive program, we’ll connect you with a caregiver that has the right experience for your needs.  Our team of South Portland senior care experts come from various different backgrounds and levels of experience. From kindhearted people looking to meaningfully connect with others to highly trained nurses and medical assistants, all of our caregivers bring a passion for helping others achieve whatever a high quality of life means to them.

How Do We Qualify
Our Portland Caregivers?

Regardless of their title and experience, each of our caregivers passes a comprehensive background check and receives initial and ongoing training that helps them provide consistent, excellent care. Our caregivers live our  “We are CARE” philosophy and are awarded Caregiver of the Month when they go above and beyond providing CARE. 

We stay on top of state and local elder care regulations, so you can be certain that the care we provide meets the latest local standards. 

Our Guide to Caregiver Titles

Find out the different kinds of caregivers A Place At Home – South Portland has on staff and learn about the qualifications and specialties of each.

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

  • Completes state-approved training program 
  • Helps with activities of daily living and other healthcare needs 
  • Provides companion, lifestyle, and personal care

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

  • Completes state-approved training program
  • Administers medications per physician’s orders
  • Oral administration, topicals, drops, PRN Tube Feeding, and Sub Q

Registered Nurse (RN)

  • Creates a care plan 
  • Updates the care plan every 60 days or per change in condition 
  • Oversees care teams to ensure things are running smoothly and effectively 

Home Health Aide

  • Helps with activities of daily living and other healthcare needs 
  • Provides companion, lifestyle, and personal care 
  • Meal preparation, cooking, running errands, doctor appointments, and medication reminders 

Companion/Homemaker

  • May perform companion and lifestyle care 
  • Helps with running errands, meal preparation, cooking, light housekeeping, laundry, and more 
  • Gives medication reminders 

Find the Perfect Match in Portland

Finding quality home care in Portland shouldn’t be an added burden for family caregivers. Discuss your needs with A Place At Home – South Portland and we’ll pair you with a caregiver that has the right experience to support you and your loved ones. We’re proud to serve seniors and their loved ones in Portland, Gresham, Boring, and the surrounding areas.

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