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Dementia care in Allendale, MI
Kylie D.
Allendale, MI
$15-22/hr • 2 yrs exp
I'm Kylie and I'm transferring to be a junior at GVSU this fall. I am in the recreational therapy program and am hoping to go to OT school after. I worked at a nursing home in my hometown as an activities aide, and I cared for my grandma with brain cancer for 2. 5 years which presented like dementia. I have lots of experience...
Kylie can also help with: Meal prep, respite care, dementia, light cleaning
Hi! I am currently a junior at GVSU studying recreational therapy! I have worked at a memory care and assisted living facility for 2 years and fell IN LOVE with working with seniors. I now do in home caregiving in my hometown and would like to do some in home shifts near school once and while! I am CPR/BLS certified and CCA...
Lindsey can also help with: Dementia, companionship, hospice services, light cleaning, errands, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
Nina T.
Allendale, MI
$12-22/hr • 1 yrs exp
I'd describe my personality as kind, caring, and helpful
One thing you should know about me is I've had experience helping my grandma with a lot of things. She had severe dementia and needed help with almost everything she did.
Nina can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, transportation
Skills:
CPR
Kelly B.
Zeeland, MI
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I've provided care & comfort for not only residents in several facilities, but also cared for my own grandmother in her home. My grandfather was diagnosed with Dementia, so I'm familiar with the effects & behaviors it presents & am comfortable caring for an individual who's been diagnosed.
I've provided help with all household...
Kelly can also help with: Errands, dementia, meal prep, light cleaning, transportation
5.0
"Kelly has helped care for my mom who has Alzheimer's for the past 1 1/2 months. She prepares meals, dresses and bathes my mom, and meets my parents at doctor appointments. She is dependable, kind, and hard-working. Kelly often asks what else she can do to help. I...
Mindy V.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Previous CNA, now a Medical Assistant with years of experience in home health care. Hard working and dependable / excellent references ( experience with catheterization, injections, medications, wounds, Parkinson's, Dementia, Alzheimer's, brain injury, stroke, Hospice and various other cases). I love this field - the opportunity...
Penny can also help with: Errands, companionship, respite care, dementia, personal care, hospice services & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
CNA
5.0
"Penny is the most amazing caregiver!!! She has been a godsend for our family. Penny is dependable, kind and goes the extra mile continually. When you check her references they all expressed their deep appreciation for Penny and we would agree with them. She is so...
Kelly D.
I love providing care and support for the elderly. I took care of both my parents before they passed. My mother suffered with strokes and my father dementia. Now I occasionally assist in providing acre for my mother in law with COPD and early dementia. I have worked in a medical office for 25 years. Also I worked at Sunset Manor...
Nancy can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, light cleaning, errands, respite care, hospice services & more
I'd describe my personality as caring, friendly, and professional
I like caring for seniors because I feel they deserve to be treated with respect and dignity. I give the kind of care that I would give to my own parents and grandparents.
I'm looking for a job that is preferably close to me or within 15 miles. I enjoy...
Patricia can also help with: Companionship, meal prep, errands, dementia, light cleaning
I have an aging mother whom I am beginning to be more involved with her care, as I did my father when his health began to decline. I was privileged to care for a neighboring lady in her last couple of weeks of life. I am also involved with the LIFT Ministry at our church, helping with a client. I have always enjoyed being with...
Christine can also help with: Respite care, companionship, light cleaning, errands
I am currently CPR certified, a Certified Dementia Practitioner, and a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Therapist.
Lynsae can also help with: Companionship, dementia, meal prep, light cleaning, errands, mobility assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
Hallie H.
Hudsonville, MI
$15-25/hr • 2 yrs exp
I have had the opportunity to care for an individual with dementia, where I was her companion and helped with meals and cleaning. I absolutely love conversation and listening to memories and wisdom told. Would love the opportunity to discuss me caring for your loved one!
Hallie can also help with: Mobility assistance, companionship, dementia
Throughout my 54 years of life, I've spent a majority of it being a stay at home mother to my four children. I pride myself on being very compassionate, patient, caring, and understanding. I'm an extremely motivated, yet empathetic woman that wants to help those that are in need. I have some experience with assisted living, as...
Alona can also help with: Errands, transportation, light cleaning, meal prep
I've had 4+ years of experience with seniors. In 2015 I started as a Resident Assistant in a local assisted living facility, and while at school I work as a home health aid. I'm also experienced with the process of dementia and Alzheimer's. I would love to help out with yours or your loved one's care needs!
Skills:
Home Health Aide
I'd describe my personality as silly, caring, respectful
I like caring for seniors because seeing the smiles on there face knowing that there happy brings joy to me. I love being able to help others in need
I'm looking for a job that I can help families and loved ones. To provide care and companionship to and respect and love...
Jade can also help with: Mobility assistance, companionship, live-in home care, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia & more
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a retired RN with 40+ years of experience in acute care, 4 years doing private duty, along with caring for family members with Alzheimer's/Dementia. I'm looking to do private care to assist with sustaining independency, providing safety, and quality of care. I am a good listener, enjoy great conversation, along with games...
Patricia can also help with: Errands, personal care, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep
5.0
"Pat is outstanding. Her attention, care, professionalism, lifetime of experience in the nursing field as a career RN, coupled with her conversational personality, have made it the best experience for my mother (receiving the care) and our family. Her notes,...
Heather W.
5.0
(3)
I'm currently employed part time as a home health aide. I have 10 years experience working with older adults, 8 years experience with dementia clients.
I also volunteer for Hospice once a week. I love helping others!
My schedule is flexible. Feel free to message me with any questions you might have!
Sonia can also help with: Hospice services, light cleaning, companionship, errands, dementia, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Sonia is a treasure. She has cared for our senior sister with developmental disabilities for almost two months while the brother she lives with was out of the country. Sonia is very dependable, responsible and kind and steps up to help whenever needed. Our sister...
Care member
Ashley R.
Grand Rapids, MI
$20-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have seven years experience working with varying ages and physical disabilities as well as dementia care.
Ashley can also help with: Errands, live-in home care, hospice services, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep & more
5.0
"Ashley was hired to take care of my Mother-n-law during a weekend wedding. She was so caring and paid so much attention to her and always had her needs taking care of. Mom also thought she was very sweet and caring. She loved having her take care of her. ❤️"
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Several years experience now comforting those with dementia, providing laughter and song. Quickly adaptable, excellent in a crisis, loads of common sense. I do not drink, nor do I smoke.
Master's Degree in English literature, and professor of English composition for over 30 years. Profoundly skilled in teaching essay writing...
Kristin can also help with: Respite care, dementia, light cleaning, hospice services
Skills:
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Kristin is great. I hired her to walk my dog and then to care for my elderly father. She took awesome care of him. Kept him interested in things like they planted a tomato plant and ate lunch outside. He really enjoyed her company. Always dependable and great...
Melissa D.
Audrey K.
Grand Rapids, MI
$15-30/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have experience working in a long-term care facility with seniors for over 4 years, during the last year I was the team leader of our direct care workers and med passers. While working here I gained experience caring for residents who had dementia, were on hospice care, or had other intellectual and physical disabilities....
Audrey can also help with: Errands, companionship, dementia, meal prep, hospice services, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
4.8
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I currently am ending an almost 2 year employment caring for a 100-year-old WWII Veteran. 37 hours a week, plus occasional subbing as a Caregiver in in home elder care. I have worked with adults with Parkinson disease as well as other chronic illnesses. I do things like driving to help shop. Walk dogs. Drive to appointments....
5.0
"Brenda has been amazing as my dad's caregiver! She's made a real difference in his life and allowed me to continue working while having dad at home with me.
Her caring and dedicated approach has been top-notch. From giving him meds to helping with weekly showers...
Keith G.
5.0
(3)
I have more than 30 years of caregiving. I specialize in elder/Dementia/Alzheimer's & Hospice care and absolutely love working with people. My favorite thing about caregiving is seeing my clients smile.
Certifications:
BLS (CPR, AED, First Aid)
Med Tech
Driver Safety
Globally Harmonized System(GHS)- Hazardous Communication...
Jean can also help with: Live-in home care, respite care, personal care, light cleaning, meal prep, hospice services & more
Skills:
CPR
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"We had the pleasure of hiring Jean earlier in the summer for the care of my 90 year old father. We had a last minute cancellation of a nurse who would be traveling with him from Chicago to Grand Rapids for a long hectic weekend wedding. Jean came to the rescue and...
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Recent dementia care reviews in Allendale, MI
Kelly B.
5.0
Kelly is exceptional! She is a wonderful senior companion and manages every aspect of a household so competently. Kelly is flexible, extra willing to help in any way and goes above and beyond the call of duty. She took care of any and every household duty, (fantastic cook) and also was very...
- Kara K.
Penny K.
5.0
Penny is the most amazing caregiver!!! She has been a godsend for our family. Penny is dependable, kind and goes the extra mile continually. When you check her references they all expressed their deep appreciation for Penny and we would agree with them. She is so patient and able to gently care for...
- Kelly D.
Patricia V.
5.0
Pat is outstanding. Her attention, care, professionalism, lifetime of experience in the nursing field as a career RN, coupled with her conversational personality, have made it the best experience for my mother (receiving the care) and our family. Her notes, journal and excellent communication have...
- Heather W.
Sonia D.
5.0
Sonia is a treasure. She has cared for our senior sister with developmental disabilities for almost two months while the brother she lives with was out of the country. Sonia is very dependable, responsible and kind and steps up to help whenever needed. Our sister is very comfortable with Sonia and...
- Care member
Ashley R.
5.0
Ashley was hired to take care of my Mother-n-law during a weekend wedding. She was so caring and paid so much attention to her and always had her needs taking care of. Mom also thought she was very sweet and caring. She loved having her take care of her. ❤️
- Care member
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FAQs for finding dementia care near you in Allendale, MI
What is the basic concept of dementia care near me in Allendale, MI?
Dementia can cause significant physical strain as well as cause the patient to lose some or all of their memory. Some patients may need more physical care or some may need more help due to memory issues. If you’re looking for dementia care near you in Allendale, MI, you can review the profiles of different caregivers to see what specific types of dementia care they provide.
How much does dementia care cost near me in Allendale, MI?
The cost of dementia care is set by each individual caregiver, so the costs can vary greatly. Where you live, the type of care your family member needs, and how experienced the caregiver is can all impact in home dementia care costs. The average cost of dementia care near you in Allendale, MI is $15.67.
How can I find dementia care near me in Allendale, MI?
If someone is looking to create a dementia care plan, they can start by using Care.com to learn more about what their dementia home care provider options are. With Care.com you can review different profiles of caregivers near you in Allendale, MI to learn more about each provider’s rate and level of experience, as well as the responsibilities they’re willing to take on.
Is it safe to hire dementia care near me in Allendale, MI?
Safety is likely top of mind when caring for a loved one with dementia. To help make your search for safe care easier, all dementia care providers on Care.com are asked to complete an annual background check called a CareCheck. However, when looking for a dementia care provider near you in Allendale, MI, we strongly advise you to do your own due diligence by running an independent background check and requesting references.
What interview questions should I ask when hiring dementia care near me in Allendale, MI?
When you’re interviewing a caregiver for in home care for dementia near you in Allendale, MI, you can ask them whatever questions you need to feel more comfortable. For example, you may want to ask them about how they best communicate, what their preferred working schedule is, and to tell you more about their experience working as a caregiver for people with dementia.