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Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have worked with the elderly for 20+ years my experience has been with patients that had cancer, Alzheimer's, Dementia, and ones that were on Hospice and I am a medical assistant I worked in the cardiology department at Stanocola medical center I worked in a nursing home after that I went to private sitting My previous duties...
Brinesha M.
Walker, LA
$15-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
With a heart for caregiving, I began my journey in 2014 as a direct support staff in a group home, embodying friendliness, integrity, and attentive listening. In just two years, my commitment and competence led to a promotion to Area Manager, overseeing six group homes. This role deepened my understanding of special needs care,...
Brinesha can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, dementia, transportation
Paula A.
Walker, LA
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am fully vaccinated.
I have over 15 years experience with dementia 3 of which was caring for my grandfather. Over 5 years with a local home health care company & the rest from care. com. I have ostomy, wound care, cather, medication management & diabetes experience along with some physical therapy & hospice experience. I have...
Paula can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, hospice services, companionship, meal prep, dementia & more
Sylvia F.
Walker, LA
$15/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
With 25 plus years experience, my career started unknowingly when I was 20 years old. My grandmother was sick and not able to stay home alone. She had seven daughters that would take 12 hour shifts to care for her. Unfortunately, my mom couldn't handle seeing her mother in such a fragile state so I took her place and my mom paid...
Sylvia can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, companionship, meal prep, dementia
5.0
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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm 54 and I have experience caring for my parents before they passed. I also took care of a disabled man in his forties.
Robyn can also help with: Transportation, dementia, light cleaning, errands, meal prep
5.0
"Robyn has been fantastic and I would highly recommend. Her communications are great and she is on time always. My mom who has dementia does not take to new people very quickly and absolutely did with Robyn. She asks now when Is Robyn coming back."
Care member
5.0
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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I have 20 plus years experience working in the medical field. 3 years in a hospital. 12 years in nursing homes and the last 5 years have been in home care. I have worked with dementia, Parkinson, special needs and hospice patients. Responsibilities have included bathing, feeding, toileting, incontinence care, meal...
Melinda can also help with: Hospice services, mobility assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Melinda was a wonderful caregiver for my Mother. She went above and beyond for our family. She was patient and kind. She was reliable and genuinely cared about keeping my mom comfortable. Our family is so blessed to have found her. I highly recommend her."
Stacy C.
Alexah L.
Denham Springs, LA
$18-35/hr • 7 yrs exp
Dependable Senior Caregiver With Experience In Medication Management
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 7 years of experience. I truly enjoy working with seniors, and am happy to assist with whatever their needs may be, including, but not limited to: medication management, meal preparation, light housekeeping, advocation/attending doctor visits, laundry, mobility, bathing/dressing, pet care, as well as just general...
Alexah can also help with: Errands, hospice services, live-in home care, light cleaning, companionship, dementia & more
Skills:
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
4.7
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant for 30 years. My experience in the medical field ranges from Hospitals, Nursing homes, Home healthcare, and In-Home Senior care. Working as a Caregiver is not only a job to me, it's always been my passion to do so. If any family members are considering hiring me to take Care of their...
Latrice can also help with: Hospice services, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep, live-in home care, errands & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
4.0
"Initial contact good but she was unavailable. She said she'd check around for someone else but never heard back."
Sandra R.
5.0
(2)
My experiences range from working in nursing home environments to individual, private care; which is my preference.
I prefer working with individuals so that they can get quality and complete care.
I have experience with most levels of aging processes including but not limited to Dementia/Alzheimer needs.
I have experience with...
Deda can also help with: Hospice services, personal care, dementia, respite care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Excellent caregiver with years of experience. Deda possesses the skills for caregiver as well as the compassion. She is reliable and dedicated to the job put before her. Always going above and beyond what is required of her."
Valerie P.
5.0
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Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have worked as a caregiver for over 29 years and CNA for 8 years.
I have worked in nursing homes but have learned that it is so much better for people to be in their own environment so to have direct care consistently.
As for my character, I am very honest, caring and loving. My empathy runs very deep. My sense of humor is a...
Deda can also help with: Errands, dementia, hospice services, companionship, meal prep, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Deda did an amazing job caring for my mother. She went above and beyond her job duties to make each day special. At the end she felt just like a family member to us. I highly recommend her to care for your love one. "
Deana E.
Brandi R.
Baton Rouge, LA
$10-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Special Needs Mother, Medical Assistant Available For Full Time Work But Willing To Take Part Time.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Brandi, and I am a Medical Assistant and personal caregiver. I, along with my sister have taken care of our mother who has epilepsy and mental problems for as long as I can remember. We both still now take care of our mother and our grandmother who raised us. I have experience with Parkinson's, Dementia, Feeding...
Brandi can also help with: Hospice services, companionship, meal prep, dementia, home modification, light cleaning & more
5.0
"She took care of a family member, we really miss how helpful and dependable she was"
Mavis H.
I am a very caring person with lots of experience in both Care giving and as a Medical Assistant. My career path consists of doing PCA work and working in clinics and hospitals as a Medical Assist. I also owned my own Medical Transportation business. I love helping others.
I'd describe my personality as personable, honest and...
Lakesha can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, respite care, dementia, meal prep, transportation & more
Hi my name is Benny and I am new to caregiving. I have been an experienced pet sitter for the last 7 years or so and now I am looking for an even more meaningful way to help people and make extra money. I feel that I would be a great caregiver for an elderly person that may need companionship or light housekeeping, meal prep,...
Benny can also help with: Transportation, light cleaning, meal prep
My name is Lisa, I am in my 50's, and I truly have a passion for caregiving. I am also a mother of 3 children, and a loving grandmother to 4 grandchildren currently. I have worked with all ages and I especially enjoy working with the mentally challenged. I also have references of previous families who I have provided in-home...
Lisa can also help with: Companionship, errands, hospice services, light cleaning, meal prep, dementia & more
Skills:
CPR
1.0
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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 28 years of experience caring for those with nervous conditions to those terminally ill and bed-bound. I care about my patients and bring hopefulness to those not feeling a part of Life. I have wound management, respiratory therapy, aspiration deep suctioning, incontinent care, feeding tube management and replacement. I...
James can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, live-in home care, dementia, meal prep, home modification & more
Skills:
CPR
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
Jennifer L.
Baton Rouge, LA
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have been a Caregiver/Sitter for the last 20 yrs. I would love the opportunity to take care of your loved one.
Jennifer L
Jennifer can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, errands, respite care, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
Wound Care
Hello my Name is Kourtney and I live here in Baton Rouge , Louisiana. I am from here but was raise in North Carolina. That's where I found out I love caring for people. I had few family members back there. So when my mom got sick I had to step up and take care of her. My mom became a diabetic. I had to learn the medication,...
Kourtney can also help with: Errands, companionship, transportation, dementia, personal care, light cleaning & more
Yolanda T.
Greenwell Springs, LA
$8-18/hr • 3 yrs exp
Compassionate Caregiver With Experience In Every Aspect Of In Home Care For Elderly Patients.
I'd describe my personality as fun loving, caring and generous
I like caring for seniors because I am very compassionate and understanding of how hard life can be as we age and need more help to do things.
I'm looking for a job that inspires me to be better everyday at what I do and to bring me joy when I make someone else's...
Yolanda can also help with: Respite care, errands, dementia, home modification, meal prep, light cleaning & more
I have provided care for elderly adults with or without dementia on a part time basis. I was also the caregiver for my mom who was wheelchair bound and could not stand or walk. I can help with bathing, meal prep, transportation, and errands.
If you need a sitter, I am your perfect candidate because I am loving, patient, kind,...
Phoebe can also help with: Transportation, respite care, errands
Nice to meet you! My name is Debra and it is a pleasure to meet you and I'm a professional Caregiver for 17 years I'm here to love and care and take care of your love one so you can have a peace of mind knowing I'm here for you and your family
and I look forward to caring for your loved ones.
Debra can also help with: Visiting physician, personal care
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Recent caregiver reviews in Walker, LA
Robyn B.
5.0
Robyn has been fantastic and I would highly recommend. Her communications are great and she is on time always. My mom who has dementia does not take to new people very quickly and absolutely did with Robyn. She asks now when Is Robyn coming back.
- Care member
Melinda M.
5.0
Melinda was a wonderful caregiver for my Mother. She went above and beyond for our family. She was patient and kind. She was reliable and genuinely cared about keeping my mom comfortable. Our family is so blessed to have found her. I highly recommend her.
- Stacy C.
Latrice Y.
4.0
Initial contact good but she was unavailable. She said she'd check around for someone else but never heard back.
- Sandra R.
Deda R.
5.0
She is a very caring person,an takes time to make sure everything is done right
- Jeff S.
Deda R.
5.0
Deda did an amazing job caring for my mother. She went above and beyond her job duties to make each day special. At the end she felt just like a family member to us. I highly recommend her to care for your love one.
- Deana E.
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FAQs for finding caregivers in Walker, LA
What caregiver services can I find near me in Walker, LA?
Most private senior caregiver services in Walker, 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 Walker.
How much does it cost to hire a caregiver in Walker, LA in 2024?
The average rate for hiring a caregiver in Walker, LA on Care.com as of November, 2024 is $14.25 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 Walker, LA?
There are currently 4 caregivers in Walker, LA on Care.com. You can filter and sort caregivers by distance from Walker, 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 Walker before making a hiring decision.
Are private caregivers near me in Walker, LA background checked?
Yes, caregivers near you in Walker, 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.