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Hello!
I have worked (on and off) as a companion/caregiver for seniors for 20 years now.
I am certified as a Direct Support Professional, Shared Living Provider, and am CPR/1st aid certified. In addition, I was trained as a CNA trained and have community case management experience.
I am able to provide companionship, emotional...
Evergreen can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, respite care, errands, home modification, mobility assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
Dawn B.
Brunswick, ME
$38-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Available For Companionship, Meal Prep, Housekeeping, Appointments Day, Evenings And Overnight
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
After a lengthy career in marketing (a very fast-paced life) and caring for my father for 17 years (dementia) and my mother for her last 6 months (renal failure) I decided to take some time off.
After about a year on sabbatical I accepted a couple of care positions from this site to see how I might do. What a wonderful...
Dawn can also help with: Errands, companionship, live-in home care, light cleaning, dementia, hospice services & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Dawn is a truly caring person. She goes above and beyond. She has a large network to call on if other disciplines are needed. "
Pat D.
4.8
(9)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
My name is Renee and I have been doing this job for 15 plus years. I have the pleasure of taking care of many elderly people on many levels of care. It's a hard job but I just enjoy doing it I took care of my grandmother for 8 months before her passing and then I took care of my mother before she passed away . It was a wonderful...
Renee can also help with: Live-in home care, companionship, hospice services, light cleaning, dementia, errands & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"We were lucky to hire Renee recently to help our dad after learning that she also took care of his neighbor a few doors down. He has several physical/health challenges and is starting to lose more memory so it's important we work with someone with experience that...
Courtney P.
I am an LPN, turned elder care manager. In collaboration with your family and healthcare professionals we can create a dynamic support system ensuring the highest quality of life and care for your loved one.
Every patient and family served is unique and services will be tailored to their individual needs.
I would be honored to...
Becky can also help with: Light cleaning, live-in home care, hospice services, meal prep, dementia, errands & more
Skills:
Licensed Nurse
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
Married 20 years this year. 3 children putting one through college now. Church is important to me and I love to care for seniors. Working in facilities the last 3 years with assisted living and the dementia. I'm a good listener and love to be as helpful as I can. Putting a smile on your loved ones face is my goal. Also do...
Heather can also help with: Dementia, specialized care, personal care, companionship
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
I have been working as a CNA for the last 10 years. The majority of my experience has been working with Dementia affected individuals. I take pride in delivering fantastic care to my clients. I enjoy taking the time to get to know who they are now, and who they use to be. My goal is always to meet them where they are, in both...
Ellen can also help with: Hospice services, respite care, dementia, personal care
Skills:
CNA
I started caring for seniors when I was 16 and was taking the certified nursing assistant course. I have been a cna for 3 1/2 years. I have worked in an assisted living facility as well as a long term care facility. I currently work on labor and delivery at a local hospital.
I am comfortable working with a majority of seniors....
Alexis can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, respite care, home modification
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
CNA
I have 10+ years experience caring for elderly clients in their homes. Some have returned from surgery and need extra help while recovering, some need assistance while their regular caregivers or family members are at work or away on vacation, some need companionship and assistance with their regular routines in their homes to...
Connie can also help with: Dementia, errands, light cleaning, meal prep, companionship, hospice services & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Owner of Hearthstone Homecare.
I have more than 15 years of experience in the medical field. I approach caregiving from a whole person wellness perspective and believe people feel their best when all aspects of the person are well cared for. I have experience in dementia care, Geri-psych, rehabilitation, hospice care, and...
Ellen can also help with: Errands, personal care, hospice services, dementia, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
CNA
Vanessa L.
Brunswick, ME
$20-28/hr • 5 yrs exp
I have over five years experience working with people living with Alzheiemers/Dementia. Three years at an assisted living facility with over 60 residents as a programming assistant. The past three years I have been providing care for my father who lived with it as well.
I have extensive knowledge on approaches to everyday...
Vanessa can also help with: Transportation, light cleaning, meal prep, errands, dementia
Nicole H.
Bowdoin, ME
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have worked 30 years in health care. I had been a CNA in a nursing home for 10 years. I worked mostly on the dementia unit during that time. I am a PCA and have worked in people's homes. I have 14 years of experience working in a group home, assisting people with mental health disabilities. During that time, I was also...
Nicole can also help with: Companionship, errands, hospice services, meal prep, dementia, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
Wound Care
5.0
"She is so caring and wonderful with the patients who come to our office.
I have worked with her for 9 years. She always comes in with a smile
She is a dedicated worker and takes great care in what ever she does."
Joline C.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a certified PSS (Personal Support Specialist) Caregiver/Companion with 16 years of experience caring for seniors aged 70 to 100. I have extensive experience working with Dementia/Alzheimer's clients and in 2016 received the Excellence in Long-Term Care Award from the State of Maine. In facilities, I have worked one on one...
Lai Jan can also help with: Personal care, dementia, live-in home care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Jo is so respectful and hard working. We feel lucky to have found her. She is consistent in delivering a high work ethic and compassionate patient care. Any home would benefit from her caring nature."
Colleen M.
Halee J.
Falmouth, ME
$22-40/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Halee. I am a dedicated, hard working, caring and compassionate caregiver with years of experience working with individuals who are diagnosed with Alzheimer's / Dementia. I would love to assist your loved one through their journey!
Halee can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, companionship, hospice services, dementia, meal prep & more
Skills:
Wound Care
Home Health Aide
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Halee is working for my family now, caring for my Mom in her home. My mom is on hospice and has limited capabilities. We call Halee "Mom's angel". When we first hired Halee, we were impressed with how professionally she presented herself and how she confidently...
Betsy P.
5.0
(1)
Hi I'm Lisa!
I've been an in-home caregiver for 8 years. I love the people I work with and the work I do. Over the years, I've worked with clients who've been easy-going and fun, as well as clients that have been challenging due to Alzheimer's and Dementia.
I'm very passionate about senior care. I am kind, calm, patient...
Lisa can also help with: Personal care, light cleaning, errands, meal prep, hospice services, dementia & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
5.0
"My family and I had the pleasure and privilege of having Lisa work in our home for 2.5 years. Lisa always came in with a positive attitude and joy. My loved one could be a challenge. The level of care, professionalism and empathy she demonstrated blew me away. Lisa...
Shannon E.
Kim O.
Westbrook, ME
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
I'm a retired healthcare professional with experience managing a busy household and caring for the elderly and infirm. I have been assisting and companion to the elderly since retirement to supplement my income and to have a sense of purpose. I am not one to sit around and I thoroughly enjoy the change of pace this type of work...
Kim can also help with: Companionship, errands, personal care, meal prep, dementia, respite care & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Excellent communication, reliable and prompt for getting to and from a medical procedure. So pleasant and kind, such a warm personality. Highly recommend. "
Julie H.
5.0
(2)
I am an Occupational Therapist with 20+ years of experience primarily with older adult and geriatric population (very comfortable with dementia clients) in a multitude of settings including 10+ years of home care. I can provide assistance with personal care (bathing, dressing, grooming), carryover with home exercise programs,...
Alexis can also help with: Meal prep, companionship, dementia, errands, home modification, hospice services & more
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"She is compassionate, dependable, patient, caring, HIGHLY knowledgeable in her field SHE CARED FOR MY HUSBAND FOR OVER TWO YEARS! We grew to love and appreciate her and her qualities! She became one of the family"
Care member
PSS certified with the state of Maine. I have over 20 years of Experience with dementia, Alzheimer's, CHF, Strokes, Parkinson's disease and many more. I am reliable and dependable
Karen can also help with: Companionship, mobility assistance, respite care, dementia, personal care, hospice services & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Hi. I'm Maddie. I am 31 and have experience in multiple areas but am growing in my current field of in home caregiving. I managed a retail store for 4 years and then began working for an in home care agency where I learned to care for those with many different ailments including dementia, diabetes, Parkinsons, severe arthritis,...
Madeline can also help with: Meal prep, companionship, mobility assistance, light cleaning, dementia, errands & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
My name is Michelle, and I am a nursing student at the University of Southern Maine. My caregiving journey has been lifelong. As a mother of four (ages 29, 26, 16, and 15), I have taken on roles such as nurse, driver, housekeeper, cook, and confidante.
For the past 20 years, I worked as a social worker, helping the...
Michelle can also help with: Meal prep, errands, respite care, dementia, hospice services, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Laura R.
Westbrook, ME
$30/hr • 5 yrs exp
I am a retired RN. At this time in my career, I enjoy caring fully for individuals. I worked in the intensive care unit and anesthesia most of my career. It can be an impersonal experience.
My skills include RN skills, rehabilitation, dementia,
Wound care, post-hospitalization care, medication administration, vitals,...
Laura can also help with: Meal prep, home modification, light cleaning, errands, respite care, dementia & more
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
Licensed Nurse
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Recent dementia care reviews in Freeport, ME
Dawn B.
5.0
Dawn is wonderful. She is responsible, warm, attentive, communicative, flexible, and incredibly knowledgeable. We are very grateful for the support and care she provided during a difficult time for our family. We would be lucky to work with her again. I'd be happy to speak to anyone interested...
- Ellen L.
Renee D.
5.0
Caring compassionate, thoughtful, positive and empathetic!
- Care member
Nicole H.
5.0
She was born to be a caregiver!! Genuine, caring, loyal, trustworthy!!
- Care member
Lai Jan W.
5.0
Jo is so respectful and hard working. We feel lucky to have found her. She is consistent in delivering a high work ethic and compassionate patient care. Any home would benefit from her caring nature.
- Colleen M.
Halee J.
5.0
Halee is working for my family now, caring for my Mom in her home. My mom is on hospice and has limited capabilities. We call Halee "Mom's angel". When we first hired Halee, we were impressed with how professionally she presented herself and how she confidently suggested things that she could...
- Betsy P.
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FAQs for finding dementia care near you in Freeport, ME
What is the basic concept of dementia care near me in Freeport, ME?
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 Freeport, ME, 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 Freeport, ME?
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 Freeport, ME is $25.00.
How can I find dementia care near me in Freeport, ME?
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 Freeport, ME 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 Freeport, ME?
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 Freeport, ME, 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 Freeport, ME?
When you’re interviewing a caregiver for in home care for dementia near you in Freeport, ME, 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.