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60 caregivers are listed in Gretna, LA

The average posted rate is $15/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby caregivers is 5 years

Caregivers in Gretna, LA

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Paula A.


Gretna, LA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(2)

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Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Paula A. I am a caregiver for the Elderly. I am experienced 11+ years with Dementia and combative Dementia/Alzheimer's, 13+ years with quadriplegics , 7+ years experience working with Hospice patients. 3+ years experience with hip or knee replacements . Comfortable working with males or females and pets. I am a...
Paula can also help with: Errands, meal prep, hospice services, dementia, light cleaning, companionship & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Paula is amazing and I cannot imagine life without her this last year. Through the pandemic, hurricanes and mom's continued struggles with dementia, Paula was steadfast. She went above and beyond in every way to take care of my mom. She is very professional,...

Joni K.

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Cassandra H.


Gretna, LA

$10-20/hr1 yrs exp

Full Time Caregiver

I love elderly people. I think they are so cute. My maw-maw is 93 years old and I love her dearly. I have never worked with elderly people, however, I would love to have the chance to work with them. Also, I worked about 8 years ago, with a handicapped 25-year-old man. I used to feed him, administer medicine to him, take him...
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Kerry F.


Gretna, LA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Caring Retired Nurse Looking To Assist With Your Loved One

I'd describe my personality as caring , compassionate , giving . I like caring for seniors because I've always worked with them starting from when I watched my husbands grandparents and then getting a job on skilled nursing unit at west Jefferson hospital . I find them most amusing and interesting to talk to ! I'm looking for...
Kerry can also help with: Respite care, light cleaning, meal prep

Sanabell A.


Gretna, LA

$18-50/hr5 yrs exp

Senior Caregiver

I'd describe my personality as caring, patient, and diligent. I like caring for seniors because I will be a senior one day
Sanabell can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning
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Escalither C.


Westwego, LA

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Direct Support Professional/ Caregiver

I been a caregiver for 17 years I worked with different age group spots from teenagers to Seniors. I enjoy helping and assisting others. I have a passion for it. I assist in medication reminder, grooming, oral care, hygiene, bathing, incontinence care, preparations of meals, companionship, transportation to grocery store and...
Escalither can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, errands, home modification, hospice services, dementia & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"She's loving caring great work ethics.Dependable team player."

Shen J.

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Rachael B.


New Orleans, LA

$20/hr1 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver/CNA Available

Hello, I am a recently-returned Peace Corps Health Specialist Volunteer with experience in care giving for seniors, children & adults with disabilities. I have my Masters in Public Health & current Certified Nurse Assistant license. I have experience with private care giving for an elderly woman (with reference). Tasks included...
Rachael can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, personal care
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Rachael is professional, compassionate, reliable and knowledgeable. I would highly recommend her to other families in need of home healthcare!"

Jen P.

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Karen V.


Westwego, LA

$10-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I enjoy taking care of people. I have taken care of elderly family members and also assist with member of my church. I can help with light housekeeping, prepare meals, groceries, run errands, provide transportation, help with medications. I am comfortable with small pets.
Karen can also help with: Home modification, respite care, dementia, hospice services, visiting nurse, personal care & more
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Gilder D.


Metairie, LA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

as a senior care provider I have been working in the field for over 16yrs. I have a strong passion for helping others as I can remember growing up I would help the seniors in our neighborhood it has become a love for me to see and inspire the sick, I come with lots of experience as well as great reference. if its a plus I have...
Gilder can also help with: Home modification, personal care, visiting nurse, dementia, hospice services, respite care & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

5.0
"Excellent at home care, which included cleaning and laundry services for the house as well as full Assisted Living care to my wife. "

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Heidi H.


New Orleans, LA

$45/hr10 yrs exp

Life Is TOO SHORT To NOT Experience Bushels Of JOY And LAUGHTER

A Compassionate, experienced live-in elder companion dedicated to bringing warmth, joy, and meaningful companionship to seniors. More than just a caregiver, I create lighthearted, enriching experiences that help seniors feel more engaged, more connected, and more alive. As a certified Laughter Yoga teacher, I have taught in...
Heidi can also help with: Live-in home care, hospice services, dementia
5.0
"Heidi's compassion and care giving are on equal par, regardless how dire the client's health condition may be. Her ability to assess client needs also include collaboration with health care professionals to yield the best outcome, whether person or pet."

Bradley B.

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Kathrene G.


New Orleans, LA

$25/hr5 yrs exp

Compassionate, Loving, Hardworking, Exquisite Caregiver To All Ages

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hey Everyone, Welcome! I'm Kathrene, CNA-pleasure mtg. you here! EXPERIENCED, RESPECTFUL, LOVING, HONEST, PUNCTUAL CAREGIVER - 5-yr. Caregiver to the late, beautiful, 96-yr. old wife w/ dementia (4. 5 yrs.) & 98 yr. old husband now & others w/ Cancer & in Home Hospice - Personalized Care Plan tailored to specific...
Kathrene can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, hospice services, companionship, dementia, errands & more
Skills:

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

5.0
"Kathrene G. is one of my closest friends. She's trusting, smart, loving, dependable, and most of all caring. She has a heart as pure gold and I am confident that you'll never have to worry when Katherene has your kids. I have known Kathrene for 11 years now and...

Yolanda C.

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Dayna S.


New Orleans, LA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time/PRN Caregiver Available With A BS In Occupational Therapy

I've been an occupational therapist for 22 years with experience in long-term care and geriatrics working with various disabilities and illnesses including dementia, COPD, cancer, Parkinson's, CVA, post-surgical patients, generalized weakness, diabetes, visual loss, hearing impaired, mental illness, etc. I genuinely love to...
Dayna can also help with: Meal prep, companionship, dementia, light cleaning, errands, home modification & more
Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Dayna went above and beyond in all aspects of care for my father. She treated him like her own father and was extremely proactive in finding ways to enhance his life. She not only directly cared for my father, providing companionship and assistance, but she...

Lee W.

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Lucretia G.


Metairie, LA

$17/hr10 yrs exp

Dedicated Caregiver

I've been a caregiver for 14 years. I became interested in caregiving through caring for of my own family members. Being a caregiver/senior care takes patience's and compassion and I acknowledge the challenges that comes with aging. I'm there to make everyday tasks easier for the client and the family. I understand the...
Lucretia can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, errands, light cleaning, mobility assistance, companionship & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Lucretia was absolutely amazing caring for my son. She was patient, kind, and very attentive to all his needs. My son absolutely loves her and feels so safe and happy with her. I would recommend her to anyone. She goes above and beyond to care for her patients and...

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Laura H.


New Orleans, LA

$20/hr7 yrs exp

Personal Care Attendant Available Monday-Friday A.m

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Right now I am giving care in home to a stroke patient who is unable to feed, bathe or really do anything without assistance. I work at night so that means I help him into a tub, bathe and wash his hair as needed. I make sure he is fed and that he gets his medication I. e insulin injections and oral. Give breathing treatments...
Laura can also help with: Companionship, respite care, transportation, mobility assistance, personal care, specialized care & more
Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

5.0
"Laura is cheerful and ready to take on any task. She is dependable, willing to work hard, and is always on top of each task. She finds solutions to problems and is a great member of our team. We can always count on Laura."

Ann R.

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Gretchen B.


Harvey, LA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Caregiver Who Takes Her Work With Patients Very Serious.

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi, My name is Gretchen. I have over 20 years of experience as a caregiver. I have my own transportation and can assist with errands/ grocery shopping. I'm also CPR certified. Experienced with bathing and giving showers. Also experienced with clients who suffer with Dementia/Alzheimers. Knowledgeable about patients taking...
Gretchen can also help with: Hospice services, companionship, light cleaning, meal prep, errands, dementia & more
5.0
"Amazing caregiver. Compassionate heart. She took great care of my mom sometimes going beyond my expectations."

Care member

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Zania W.


New Orleans, LA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

20 Year Experience Caregiver

3.0

(2)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Looking to help your family take care of your family members. 20 years experience. Available anytime of day .
5.0
"Always on time . Always completing task very very dependable and caring . We are so blessed to have her apart of our family."

Zania W.

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Linda P.


Marrero, LA

$13-19/hr1 yrs exp

Loving, Caring, And Entertaining

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Linda and I would love to be apart of your family friend how I call it. I'm loving and have a smile out this world. I love helping others in the time of need and if I know you really need it I'll give you the shirt off my back. Why I like this job is because seeing my grandma when I was little I wished I could do...
Linda can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, companionship, light cleaning, hospice services, errands & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

CNA

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Delisa W.


New Orleans, LA

$15-24/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have 30+years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Meal Preparation. bath, companionship, cleaning
Delisa can also help with: Dementia, errands, light cleaning, personal care, meal prep
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"DeLisa is incredibly caring. She is a wonderful Sitter companion for an elderly patient and she cares about the family and caregivers. As much as she cares about her patient. She is absolutely wonderful, and I could not recommend her higher."

Debra J.

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Adrienne N.


Metairie, LA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

My name is Adrienne. I have 40 plus years of experience. I have devoted my whole entire life to caregiver, because that's my passion. With me you will receive the most highest level of care, with respect. and dignity.
Adrienne can also help with: Hospice services, meal prep, live-in home care, dementia, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

CNA

Home Health Aide

3.0
"Ms. Adrienne is very nice. She started out doing well with assisting with home duties and engaged well with my mother. Struggled with organizing medications, responding to calls/text messages. "

Elizabeth H.

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Deione D.


New Orleans, LA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

PCA Or Companion Looking For Full-Time/Part-Time Work

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! My name is Deione and I have over 20 years of experience as a CNA/caregiver. I love what I do! I enjoy working with elderly people. I worked for Advantage Nursing Service, I worked for the Medicine Team. I'm now employed at Ochsner Hospital part time. I am CPR and CPI certified. I've had many private duty cases. I...
Deione can also help with: Personal care, hospice services, live-in home care, dementia, home modification, respite care & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Deione was excellent! We would hire her again in a heartbeat. She is on time, friendly, and gave excellent care. My dad was in the hospital and she stayed overnight with him. She has great experience and you should definitely hire her. "

Michelle B.

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Recent caregiver reviews in Gretna, LA

Paula A.

5.0

I highly recommend Paula. She was very easy to work with. She worked very well with my 90-year-old uncle as he recovered at home after being released from a local brain injury rehab unit. She is attentive, understanding, experienced, responsible, and kind.

- Michele A.

Escalither C.

5.0

She's loving caring great work ethics.Dependable team player.

- Shen J.

Rachael B.

5.0

Rachael is professional, compassionate, reliable and knowledgeable. I would highly recommend her to other families in need of home healthcare!

- Jen P.

Gilder D.

5.0

Gilder supported our family in the event of a last minute emergency when our regular sitter had to cancel. She was extremely professional and even referred someone else in her network to support us as well. She is a great communicator, very friendly and efficient and we would love to work with her...

- Angela K.

Heidi H.

5.0

Heidi's compassion and care giving are on equal par, regardless how dire the client's health condition may be. Her ability to assess client needs also include collaboration with health care professionals to yield the best outcome, whether person or pet.

- Bradley B.

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