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31 caregivers are listed in Lafayette, LA
The average posted rate is $17/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby caregivers is 6 years
Caregivers in Lafayette, LA
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello l'm sabrina
I've been offering caregiver services for 25 years now. I do meal preparation , cleaning, laundry shopping, run errands dr. Appointments, help with bathing dressing companionship and I'm very familiar with diabetics and giving insulin. I have experience with dementia Alzheimer's patients as well.
Thank you so...
Sabrene can also help with: Hospice services, companionship, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep, errands & more
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Very caring, compassionate, and dependable sitter. Treated my Mom like she was her own. Went above and beyond for my Mom and us. Sabrina is family now and in my nightly prayers. Would recommend her to any new employer! She will be an asset to any family who hires...
Dawnelle F.
5.0
(2)
I love seniors and children. I love helping and caring. I have references and look forward to working with you.
Jeanell can also help with: Meal prep, errands, personal care, respite care, transportation, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Nell is an asset to our company she's always on time very caring. Nell would be an asset to your loved ones"
Delana C.
While in college I worked at a senior assisted living facility and found the work to be very rewarding. I am familiar with caregiving and am open to learning more. I would love to help out you and your loved ones.
Shaelyn can also help with: Dementia, home modification, personal care, hospice services, companionship, mobility assistance & more
I will provide excellent care of your loved one. I have lots of experience with references. I'm honest and caring.
Sandy can also help with: Light cleaning, companionship, errands, dementia, mobility assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
Bernice L.
Lafayette, LA
$15/hr • 10 yrs exp
A Caregiver W Over 10 Years Providing Care To Elderly, Daily Activities, Meds, Maintaining Independ
I'd describe my personality as creative, motivated, and sociable
I like caring for seniors because one day I hope that someone would have a passion to care for me.
One thing you should know about me is I am family oriented. I love to praise and worship God.
Bernice can also help with: Meal prep, errands, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
I have 4 years of experience. I can help with Transportation etc. I care for people as if they were my own family and how I'd want them treated. I'm very passionate about senior care, kind, caring, calm and very patient and empathetic. I'm able to provide both physical and emotional support to clients, help with meal...
Margaret can also help with: Meal prep, errands, light cleaning, personal care
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
I do assist in basic needs. I would do housekeeping, prepare meals, monitor medication. I would assist taking to bathroom. I would help make sure they are safe, cared for and especially loved. I would serve as a companion to my clients. I would assist in grocery shopping, help with dressing and administer medications when...
Phoebe can also help with: Visiting nurse, visiting physician, personal care
For the last 3 years I have been my 96 yo Mother's sole caregiver.
Jane can also help with: Personal care
I am a retired bookkeeper and sole proprietor of a small business. I have taken care of my husband who was diagnosed with ALS and Alzheimer's for 7 years. As having prior experience as a sole caregiver I understand the importance of respite care, reliability of the person caring for your loved one. I have received awards from...
Tonyia can also help with: Dementia, personal care, respite care
Highly skilled and compassionate caregiver, with over 10 years of experience in providing personal care to clients with physical, emotional, and mental disabilities. My experiences have been in an assisted living facility and in at home settings. I look forward to taking care of your family like I would want mine taken care of.
Ashley can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, hospice services, meal prep, dementia, personal care & more
College student currently on a break. I study Premedical Psychology, and I am interested in going to medical school eventually. This job will give me some peace of mind as I miss taking care of my family since I am now living on my own.
Shriya can also help with: Light cleaning, hospice services, home modification, live-in home care, dementia, errands & more
Skills:
CPR
Charlotte B.
Lafayette, LA
$12-18/hr • 6 yrs exp
I completed a certified nursing assistant course in 2016, I have worked for 2-3 home health companies in the past 7 years all of which have provided training in areas such as transferring, meal prep, patient safety, light housekeeping amongst other skills. For the last year and a half I have worked in a physical therapy clinic....
Charlotte can also help with: Errands, transportation, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia, respite care & more
Skills:
CNA
Catheter, Peg tubes, Colostomy bag, Dementia/ Alzheimer's, Lyft, Cerebral palsy, Old age, medication reminders, appointments. I've been a caregiver for 9 years going on 10 in January 2025. I worked private care, assistant living, hospital and nursing homes. Very experience without any complaints because my main focus is my...
Kristin can also help with: Live-in home care, dementia, hospice services
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Home Health Aide
Lataja C.
Lafayette, LA
$20/hr • 2 yrs exp
I'd describe my personality as friendly, easygoing, patient
I like caring for seniors because I use to care for my grandma and I love doing it ! It was amazing helping her
I'm looking for a job that gives me good hours
I started caring for seniors when my grandma fell ill
One thing you should know about me is that I'm 18...
Lataja can also help with: Live-in home care, light cleaning, errands, companionship, hospice services, dementia & more
I began my career working as a professional nanny during my husband's education (culminating in his earning a Ph. D. from Princeton). I stepped back from nannying for several years to homeschool my own 5 children. Now that they are older, I am pleased to be able to offer services to other families. I became interested in senior...
Elizabeth can also help with: Dementia, transportation, respite care, errands, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Mathilda S.
Lafayette, LA
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi my name is Mathilda been a caregiver for 35 plus years. Would like to take care of your love . I am a hard worker trustfully honest very loving fun person that care about helping people
Mathilda can also help with: Errands, live-in home care, hospice services, meal prep, home modification, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
(1)
I worked in Dementia care for over 10 years as a caregiver than a supervisor. I have a deep compassion for the elderly. I have many years of experience in hospice, sick and dementia. I have trained in many classes for senior living. I am CPR trained as well. I would love the opportunity to care for your loved one and give them...
Emily can also help with: Errands, companionship, meal prep, hospice services, light cleaning, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
5.0
"Emily is very kind and patient. She helped care for our mother after she fell for about 3 months. We would definitely use her again."
Emily S.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi I am independent caregiver I would love to take care your love one in there home I do it all cooking, cleaning, laundry, Out door activity doctor appointment etc. have my CPR certified first aid certified CNA license. I am Compassionate, Honest trustworthy. Work hard at what I do. Enjoy making a different in people's lives 20...
Mathilda can also help with: Live-in home care, dementia, personal care
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
I'm available to provide loving care and companionship for your family member while maintaining their dignity. Offering joy and comfort to my elders is something that I am really passionate about. My schedule is flexible with great reliability.
Melisa can also help with: Personal care, home modification
Miranda C.
Breaux Bridge, LA
$15-16/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hello my name is Miranda I have been a caregiver for 5+ years also worked at a restaurant for 17 years I love my job and take it seriously. I hope to hear from you so that I can continue to put smiles on people's faces and listen to old stories.
Miranda can also help with: Meal prep, hospice services, dementia, light cleaning, companionship, errands & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
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Recent caregiver reviews in Lafayette, LA
Sabrene A.
5.0
Very caring, compassionate, and dependable sitter. Treated my Mom like she was her own. Went above and beyond for my Mom and us. Sabrina is family now and in my nightly prayers. Would recommend her to any new employer! She will be an asset to any family who hires her.
- Dawnelle F.
Jeanell L.
5.0
Her personality is catching she's awesome very caring goes the extra mile.
- Ashley J.
Emily K.
5.0
Emily is very kind and patient. She helped care for our mother after she fell for about 3 months. We would definitely use her again.
- Emily S.
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FAQs for finding caregivers in Lafayette, LA
What caregiver services can I find near me in Lafayette, LA?
Most private senior caregiver services in Lafayette, LA will offer companionship, safety supervision, and assistance with daily activities in the comfort of the person's home. Caregivers can help seniors to move safely around their home, provide social and emotional support, assist with different degrees of personal care (bathing, dressing, or feeding), and help with meal preparations or light housekeeping. They can also help your loved one with medication reminders, and some can even drive them to any errand or doctor appointments around Lafayette.
How much does it cost to hire a caregiver in Lafayette, LA in 2025?
The average rate for hiring a caregiver in Lafayette, LA on Care.com as of February, 2025 is $17.44 per hour. This cost may fluctuate depending on the type of assistance needed by your senior loved one and the caregiver's experience and certifications.
How do I find private caregivers near me in Lafayette, LA?
There are currently 16 caregivers in Lafayette, LA on Care.com. You can filter and sort caregivers by distance from Lafayette, LA or zip code, although you can expand the radius of your search if you'd like to increase your options. From there, compare candidates by reading about their experience working with seniors, the type of caregiving services they provide, and their hourly rate. Be sure to run background checks and check references from other families in Lafayette before making a hiring decision.
Are private caregivers near me in Lafayette, LA background checked?
Yes, caregivers near you in Lafayette, LA on Care.com are asked to complete an annual background check called a CareCheck. Senior caregivers who complete this background check will have a badge on their profile displaying the date it was run. While CareCheck is a good start, we strongly recommend that you follow some additional steps for hiring a caregiver for seniors safely, which include interviewing candidates, checking references, and running your own background check. Visit our Safety Center to learn more.