Badger, Alaska

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Compare 81 caregivers within 25 miles of Badger offering in-home care, companionship and mobility support. Post what you need for free and hire with no agency mark-up.

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Showing 1 – 12 of 81 caregivers within 25 miles, nearest first.

Megan R.

North Pole, AK · about 1 mi from Badger · 21 yrs experience

North Pole, Alaska, is where I bring 21 years of experience to my role as a caregiver. My name is Megan, and I am an LPN with CPR and First Aid certifications. My care…

Post-surgery careMobility helpWound careMedication administration
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Kenji A.

Badger, AK · about 1 mi from Badger · 19 yrs experience

Nineteen years of caregiving experience shape what I bring to senior care in Badger, Alaska. I’m Kenji, a caregiver and licensed practical nurse with CPR and First Aid…

Hospice supportPersonal careMedication administrationCompanionshipSpanish
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Hana M.

Badger, AK · about 1 mi from Badger · 18 yrs experience

Respite care and companionship are part of the 18 years of caregiving experience I bring to my work in Badger, Alaska. My name is Hana, and I provide care that includes…

Respite careCompanionshipPersonal careMeal prep
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Marcus O.

North Pole, AK · about 1 mi from Badger · 15 yrs experience

Overnight supervision is part of my caregiving work in North Pole, Alaska, alongside personal hygiene assistance and medication reminders. My name is Marcus, and I have…

Overnight carePersonal careMedication remindersTagalog
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Xiu F.

Badger, AK · about 1 mi from Badger · 13 yrs experience

My caregiving experience spans 13 years, and Badger, Alaska, is where I provide care. I’m Xiu, a caregiver with an LPN credential, CPR certification, and First Aid…

Medication administrationMobility helpPersonal carePhysical therapySpanish
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James O.

North Pole, AK · about 1 mi from Badger · 10 yrs experience

My caregiving work in North Pole, Alaska, includes both companionship and the practical tasks of keeping up a home. I have 10 years of experience as a caregiver. I…

CompanionshipMeal prepLight cleaningErrandsSpanishCNAHHA
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Jocelyn H.

Badger, AK · about 1 mi from Badger · 8 yrs experience

Personal hygiene, meal preparation, medication reminders, and light housekeeping have been part of my eight years of caregiving experience. My name is Jocelyn, and I’m a…

Personal careMeal prepMedication remindersLight cleaningCNA
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Kavita S.

North Pole, AK · about 1 mi from Badger · 6 yrs experience

My caregiving experience spans six years, with North Pole, Alaska, as my home base. I’m Kavita, and my care experience includes medication administration, mobility…

Medication administrationMobility helpPersonal carePhysical therapyYupik
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Olga R.

North Pole, AK · about 1 mi from Badger · 5 yrs experience

North Pole, Alaska, is where I bring five years of experience to my work as a caregiver. My name is Olga, and my care experience includes support during recovery after…

Post-surgery careMobility helpWound careMedication administrationTagalogHHA
from $24/hrSee profile

Priya M.

Badger, AK · about 1 mi from Badger · 4 yrs experience

Four years of caregiving experience shape the background I bring to senior care in Badger, Alaska. My name is Priya, and I am an LPN with CPR and First Aid…

Hospice supportPersonal careMedication administrationCompanionship
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Kenji A.

Fort Wainwright, AK · about 8 mi from Badger · 22 yrs experience

Hospice support and companionship are both part of my 22 years of caregiving experience. My name is Kenji, and I am a caregiver in Fort Wainwright, Alaska. My experience…

Hospice supportPersonal careMedication administrationCompanionshipCNAHHA
from $27/hrSee profile

Teresa R.

Fort Wainwright, AK · about 8 mi from Badger · 19 yrs experience

Companionship and hospice support are both part of the 19 years of caregiving experience I bring to my role. My name is Teresa, and I am a caregiver in Fort Wainwright,…

Hospice supportPersonal careMedication administrationCompanionshipYupikHHA
from $26/hrSee profile

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At a glance

Senior care in Badger, AK at a glance

81
caregivers within 25 miles
$24.98
average posted rate per hour (October 2026)
$19.11
median aide wage in Alaska (BLS, May 2025)
18,677
residents of Badger (Census ACS 2020–2024)

Posted rates come from live caregiver profiles. The aide wage is the BLS figure for employed home health and personal care aides in Alaska, a benchmark rather than a private rate.

Questions

Common senior care questions in Badger, AK

How do I find senior care near me in Badger, AK?

Start with the 81 caregivers listed above, all within 25 miles of Badger. Posting your care need on CaregiverConnect is free: caregivers near Badger see it and can apply. For free local services and benefits, contact your Area Agency on Aging through the Eldercare Locator (1-800-677-1116).

What types of senior care services are available in Badger?

Private caregivers provide non-medical help at home: companionship, meal preparation, light housekeeping, errands and rides, bathing, dressing and toileting, mobility help, medication reminders, respite for family caregivers, and overnight or live-in care. Skilled nursing, such as injections or wound care, needs a licensed home health agency.

How much does senior care cost in Badger in 2026?

Caregivers within 25 miles of Badger list an average of $24.98 an hour on their CaregiverConnect profiles (81 profiles, October 2026). Home health and personal care aides in Alaska earn a median $19.11 an hour (BLS, May 2025). Agencies bill families more than that to cover their costs. When you hire directly you agree the rate with the caregiver, and CaregiverConnect takes no commission.

What is the difference between a home health aide and a CNA?

A certified nursing assistant (CNA) has passed a state-approved training program and competency exam and is listed on the state nurse aide registry. Federal rules require at least 75 hours of training for nursing home aides. A home health aide (HHA) working for a Medicare-certified home health agency must also meet a federal 75-hour training or competency standard. Both can help with personal care. Neither does skilled nursing. Rules for private, non-medical caregivers vary by state.

How do I choose the right senior caregiver?

Write down the tasks and hours you need, then interview more than one caregiver. Ask about experience with similar needs (dementia, transfers, diabetes), call at least two references, verify identity and any certifications, and consider a paid trial shift. Put duties, hours, pay and notice in a written agreement. Our hiring guide has a checklist.

How should families plan and talk about senior care?

Involve the older adult from the start and ask what matters most to them. Agree who in the family coordinates, what the budget is and who pays. Medicare does not pay for long-term custodial care at home. Medicaid home care programs, veterans' benefits and long-term care insurance may. Revisit the plan as needs change. The Medicaid programs guide explains the options.

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