The crimes occurred over the course of four months, Detective Frankie Griffin of the Roanoke Rapids Police Department said.
Sandra Alston, 37, was arrested on October 10, following an investigation that led to charges of larceny, possession of stolen goods, obtaining property by false pretense and defrauding the elderly or disabled.
Alston did not represent an agency, Griffin said, but was hired by the victim to assist the family during a difficult health issue.
During the course of her employment Alston reportedly took jewelry, cash, checks, clothing items including a fur coat and a sterling silver set.
Griffin said it is better to go through an agency than hiring someone privately.
Alston was jailed on $16,000 bond and has a November 12 court date.
