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4.8
(17)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I have over 15 years experience in caregiving. For 10 years I cared for my brother who was wheelchair bound and partially paralyzed from a motorcycle accident until his passing in 1996. The other folks that I have cared for have suffered from heart disease, diabetes, mobility challenges, cancer, Parkinson disease and dementia....
Terri can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, dementia, mobility assistance, companionship, errands & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
5.0
"Terri is an awesome caregiver! She goes above and beyond to take care of the people that she’s caring for. She communicates very well with her patients and all the family members that are involved.."
Care member
Bonita R.
Fort Myers, FL
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have cared for seniors and people with special care needs for many years. I have also cared for a quadriplegic man for 15+ years, Alzheimer's patients, dementia, diabetic and others. I am able to provide a wide range of assistance with dedication, commitment, and integrity. I am always mindful of ones' dignity. I enjoy paying...
Bonita can also help with: Respite care, light cleaning, meal prep, personal care, errands, dementia & more
5.0
"Bonnie cared for my Mom from Oct '13 till she moved from the area in May'14. Bonnie did an excellent job. She took the initiative to engage her in stimulating activities, did a good job of assisting with personal care, and prepared nutritious and eye appealing...
Nancy B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Experienced with Alzheimers, Parkinson's, COPD, Dementia, wheelchair transfer, hoyer lift, feeding, bathing, housework,
handicap accessible van, vehicle maintenance, medication. Modern day Giver. If it is in need of fixing I will figure it out. I'm always willing to go above and beyond. If I see something that needs done I do...
Janet can also help with: Mobility assistance, errands, dementia, companionship, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
CPR
5.0
"Janet is a very pleasant person who works well with others. She is incredibly patient and kind with my mother who has Alzheimer's."
Jan B.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I have a passion for caring for Elderly's. At the age of 10 I knew that I wanted to be a caretaker for seniors. My apartment manager was a 72-year-old lady, she had no one to look after her, she had no family, she was all alone so I took it upon myself to look after her until I was 20yrs old. She became family and my bestfriend!...
Sylvenie can also help with: Home modification, hospice services, companionship, errands, light cleaning, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"The best I have ever had. You will not be disappointed."
Jeff B.
Renee P.
Cape Coral, FL
$35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My goal for a client is to make them feel comfortable within their home, keeping routines, and assisting with daily living. Scheduling and transport to doctor appointments. I enjoy cooking nutritional balanced meals for my clients according to their diet restrictions.
I have over 10 years experience in both home care and...
Renee can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, companionship, dementia, home modification, hospice services & more
Skills:
Wound Care
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Very nice, easy personality. I need a significant amount of help with dressing and showering. I Renee with patient and I willing to help with whatever was needed."
Marie P.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Kristine and I am a patient caring person looking to help people in need of care giving and companionship. My experience actually began when I cared for my own grandmother for 3 years. I managed her medications, prepared meals, housekeeping and laundry. She was diabetic and had experienced mini strokes which caused...
Kristine can also help with: Home modification, visiting physician, dementia, personal care
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Kristine worked for my mom for about a year and in that time she was wonderful. She helped her get ready in the morning, with morning breakfast, getting her her medicine. She also helped her to exercise and stretch. We knew that whenever Kristine was around mom...
Lisa H.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I love my job. I love taking care of Seniors. I've been a Caregiver for 12 years and it has been amazing. I worked for an agency in Fort Myers and they trained me extremely well. I have taken courses on Alzheimer's Care and Dementia. Eventually I started working for myself and it has been even better. I will listen to you and...
Richard can also help with: Errands, dementia, companionship, transportation, light cleaning
5.0
"I am very happy to recommend Richard as a caregiver. Richard worked with my parents, Cathy 86, and Richard 88, for years when they lived in Fort Myers. The care Richard provided contributed greatly to the quality of life for them while they were there. Richard's...
Valerie M.
Marilyn M.
Fort Myers, FL
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
CARING AND FUN LOVING COMPANION/CAREGIVER FOR YOUR SPECIAL PERSON!
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi!
I have been a caregiver/companion for over 15 years. I love taking care of people, as well as helping them with their daily needs. Your loved one will become a special person in my life. Giving love and care to people in need is what I do best. It is a fulfilling role I have taken on since my children have become...
Marilyn can also help with: Errands, dementia, respite care, light cleaning, personal care, meal prep & more
5.0
"Marilyn has bonded with my 105-year-old father we just need some minimal care on days and my wife and I are both working late. She is courteous punctual empathetic and compassionate with him. Highly recommend her if you need someone to care for your elderly...
Michael E.
5.0
(1)
I have over 30 years of hands on experience. My skills are vast and I love helping others. My skills are working with dementia, Alzheimer's, medical equipment, hoyer lift, medication prompting, lighthousekeeping, running errands, bathing,. I'm very empathetic and compassionate and pride myself in going the extra mile. I look...
Kristine can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, errands, respite care, hospice services, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Kristine took care of my father with dementia. He loved her. She made him breakfast & lunch everyday and found creative ways to get him to eat when he didn't want to. She sang to him, lots of his favorite songs. They watched westerns together. She showered...
Heather C.
5.0
(4)
I have over 26 years of private caregiving experience with all ages. I obtained my CNA/HHA license in 1997, I also completed The EMT program at College in 1999.
I am CPR and first aid certified. I have experience and extended knowledge of medication management, Hoyer lifts, feeding tubes, trach care, wound care, and dementia...
Jaime can also help with: Light cleaning, companionship, hospice services, live-in home care, errands, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
Wound Care
5.0
"Jaime is an asset to any family she works with. The care and companionship she provided for my sister was immeasurable. She went above and beyond to make my family’s life easier in such a hard time. "
Care member
5.0
(14)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have two working skills:First I was a live in babysitter worked for couple family/two children up North starting from 1998 to 2000 y. My second skills I have worked as a caregiver live in for Alzheimer patient up in NJ state. In 2001 I moved to Florida and went to nursing vocational school. In December 2001 y. I was hired by...
Zina can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, personal care, live-in home care, dementia, meal prep & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Zina is the most wonderful caregiver! She took care of my 99 year old mom until she passed away recently. She was loving, caring, dependable, thoughtful and giving to mom while she was in an assisted living facility in Ft. Myers area facility. I am so grateful...
Care member
Maritza H.
Lehigh Acres, FL
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
My name is Maritza , I have 16 years of experience in caring for adults, I started with my mother who suffered from dementia and I know what the process is like and the patience with which this situation must be faced. I passed the HHA school, since it is a job with which I identify a lot. I have grown as a person since I began...
Maritza can also help with: Transportation, dementia, errands, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Liuva G.
Cape Coral, FL
$15/hr • 3 yrs exp
Compassionate and skilled senior home health aide committed to enhancing the quality of life for the elderly and individuals with special needs. My hands on experience has equipped me with the ability to handle a variety of medical conditions including dementia, diabetes and post op care ensuring my clients receive the highest...
Liuva can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, errands, transportation
Skills:
Home Health Aide
I have completed a Home Health Aide program and have worked as a home care provider for 8 years. In that time I have had experience with Dementia, Parkinson's, preparing meals, bathing, ambulation, dressing, feeding, transfers, incontinence care, and various household duties. I believe what makes me stand out is I understand...
Lisa can also help with: Errands, mobility assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Sarah K.
Lehigh Acres, FL
$15-20/hr
I am a caring, understanding, and patient person. I completed an LNA program in 2009 and worked for 2 yrs helping with in home care for the elderly and disabled. I did step away to pursue animal care for a few years. In 2016 I began caring for my grandmother with early dementia before she was placed in a care facility that...
Sarah can also help with: Respite care, meal prep, transportation, light cleaning, errands
I was previously a home health aide for 8 months before becoming a nanny, I have experience with dementia patients. I also have experience with, running errands, transporting residents to appointments, grocery shopping for/with residents and reminding residents to take medication/setting it out in weekly containers. I also would...
Nikole can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, transportation, errands, dementia
Jessica G.
Cape Coral, FL
$11-35/hr
Hello, my name is Jessica I am 29 years old and back in school for nursing! I currently work in a pediatrics office part time, and it has been a lot of fun. One thing about me is I have always been drawn to children and the elderly. I lived with my grandparents for many years and took care of my grandfather until he passed. I...
Jessica can also help with: Dementia, transportation, meal prep, errands, light cleaning
I'd describe my personality as honest and hardworking, patient & compassionate. I'm thoughtful and resourceful as well. I like caring for seniors because caring for others make me feel grateful for my own life and the lives of my loved ones. I've been caring for my elderly mother for sometime now and I feel a sense of closeness...
Mayotte can also help with: Light cleaning, companionship, dementia, mobility assistance, meal prep, live-in home care & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
Wound Care
I'd describe my personality as friendly, caring, passionate.
I like caring for seniors because I care about their well-being. I have worked with dementia patients, and recently autistic adults in a group home with six autistic clients.
I'm looking for a job that allows me to use my skills and my background knowledge to help...
Donna can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, meal prep, transportation, home modification
Skills:
CPR
Camry G.
Fort Myers, FL
$23-27/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hi, My name is Camry and I am currently looking to help with extra help for our lovely seniors. I am CPR certified , and I also have HIV, Dementia and Alzheimer's certifications. Currently have been an Home Health Aide for a year.
Camry can also help with: Transportation, light cleaning, meal prep, errands, dementia
Skills:
Home Health Aide
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Recent dementia care reviews in Alva, FL
Terri J.
5.0
Terri goes over, and above her duty as a caregiver. She truly cares for not only her patient, but his/hers total family. She is a friendly and open person.
- Care member
Bonita R.
5.0
Bonita is an exceptional caregiver. She is outgoing with a friendly personality and clearly enjoys working with seniors. Bonita took excellent care of my 90 year old mother from a week after my mom had surgery until my mom entered an assisted living facility. When Bonita started, my mother was...
- Gail P.
Janet M.
5.0
Janet is a very pleasant person who works well with others. She is incredibly patient and kind with my mother who has Alzheimer's.
- Jan B.
Sylvenie S.
5.0
The best I have ever had. You will not be disappointed.
- Jeff B.
Renee P.
5.0
Very nice, easy personality. I need a significant amount of help with dressing and showering. I Renee with patient and I willing to help with whatever was needed.
- Marie P.
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FAQs for finding dementia care near you in Alva, FL
What is the basic concept of dementia care near me in Alva, FL?
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 Alva, FL, 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 Alva, FL?
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 Alva, FL is $20.00.
How can I find dementia care near me in Alva, FL?
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 Alva, FL 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 Alva, FL?
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 Alva, FL, 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 Alva, FL?
When you’re interviewing a caregiver for in home care for dementia near you in Alva, FL, 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.