Find Top Memory and Dementia Care Near Me in Gretna, LA
We have 43 dementia care in Gretna, LA! Compare and hire a caregiver to help with dementia, Alzheimer's or any other memory care to fit your needs.
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43 dementia care are listed in Gretna, LA
The average posted rate is $16/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby dementia care is 8 years
Dementia care in Gretna, LA
Nicole C.
Gretna, LA
$20/hr • 5 yrs exp
I have 5 years of experience. I can help with Personal Care, Bathing/Dressing, preparing meals, medication prompting, running errands, doctor visits, light housekeeping and provide companionship. I have experience with diabetics and dementia.
After taking care my own mother with dementia, I know how hard it can be and I know...
Nicole can also help with: Errands, companionship, light cleaning, dementia, mobility assistance, meal prep & more
Towanka F.
Gretna, LA
$8-13/hr • 10 yrs exp
I've been providing care for 20+ years and still counting. I have experience with hospice care, dementia, elderly and disabled patients. I provide comfort to the patient and their loved ones. I can assist in running errands, light housekeeping, overnight services if needed.
Towanka can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, errands
Paula A.
Gretna, LA
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Paula A. I am a caregiver for the Elderly. I am experienced 11+ years with Dementia and combative Dementia/Alzheimer's, 13+ years with quadriplegics , 7+ years experience working with Hospice patients. 3+ years experience with hip or knee replacements . Comfortable working with males or females and pets. I am a...
Paula can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, dementia, hospice services, meal prep, companionship & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Paula is amazing and I cannot imagine life without her this last year. Through the pandemic, hurricanes and mom's continued struggles with dementia, Paula was steadfast. She went above and beyond in every way to take care of my mom. She is very professional,...
Joni K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm very passionate about my line of work. I'm a good organizer and time management. Some of my experience is Hospice ( Making my patients a comfortable as possible, giving bathes, and feeding ). I also have experience in sitting work ( feeding bathing and comforting patient, and light duty's around the house ). I also have...
Aljanee can also help with: Hospice services, companionship, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep, errands & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"I cannot say enough wonderful things about Aljanee. Her capacity for care, her kindness and generosity of spirit really is special! she took such great care with our 94 year Nana. She works very clean and efficiently. She was a tremendous help and I would hire her...
Rachel L.
5.0
(1)
I been a caregiver for 17 years I worked with different age group spots from teenagers to Seniors. I enjoy helping and assisting others. I have a passion for it. I assist in medication reminder, grooming, oral care, hygiene, bathing, incontinence care, preparations of meals, companionship, transportation to grocery store and...
Escalither can also help with: Companionship, home modification, dementia, errands, light cleaning, hospice services & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"She's loving caring great work ethics.Dependable team player."
Shen J.
Dayna S.
New Orleans, LA
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Part-time/PRN Caregiver Available With A BS In Occupational Therapy
5.0
(5)
I've been an occupational therapist for 22 years with experience in long-term care and geriatrics working with various disabilities and illnesses including dementia, COPD, cancer, Parkinson's, CVA, post-surgical patients, generalized weakness, diabetes, visual loss, hearing impaired, mental illness, etc.
I genuinely love to...
Dayna can also help with: Meal prep, home modification, dementia, errands, light cleaning, companionship & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
5.0
"Dayna went above and beyond in all aspects of care for my father. She treated him like her own father and was extremely proactive in finding ways to enhance his life. She not only directly cared for my father, providing companionship and assistance, but she...
Lee W.
Gretchen B.
Harvey, LA
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Senior Caregiver Who Takes Her Work With Patients Very Serious.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi, My name is Gretchen. I have over 20 years of experience as a caregiver. I have my own transportation and can assist with errands/ grocery shopping. I'm also CPR certified. Experienced with bathing and giving showers. Also experienced with clients who suffer with Dementia/Alzheimers.
Knowledgeable about patients taking...
Gretchen can also help with: Hospice services, meal prep, dementia, companionship, errands, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Very sufficient and extremely professional and passionate! Gretchen made my dad feel very comfortable and was very gentle. Highly recommended for the job!!"
Care member
Amber W.
New Orleans, LA
$18-19/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have cared for dying cancer patients and much older patients who were blind and had dementia. I was in nursing school for a time. I am very comfortable with dealing with anyone e in any state of life and health.
Amber can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, live-in home care, dementia, meal prep, hospice services & more
I have been taking care of couple their home. They just recently passed.
Ms. Betty had Post Polio, diabetes, blood pressure issues, immobility, dementia, Alzheimers disease.
Mr. Bill had congestive heart failure, COPD, stroke victim with loss of mobility the last year of his life. Both ended up at home in their bed under...
Benjamin can also help with: Hospice services, errands, light cleaning, live-in home care, dementia, meal prep & more
Hello! I am a Counseling student at the New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. I just moved from Lafayette, La. I am looking for work in Caregiving. My background is in Elder care and Child care in Home Health, classroom, Pediatrics settings. (Autism, Dementia, and companionship.) I love Christian music and classics. I enjoy...
Ariel can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, hospice services, light cleaning, mobility assistance, companionship & more
Skills:
CNA
Hello! I've worked in senior care for 4 years at a retirement home in Michigan called Sunrise Senior living. I was a care manager for 3 years assisting in daily living activities such as dressing, bathing, feeding, etc. I was a medical technician for over a year there as well giving medications and ensuring diabetics received...
Kaitlyn can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, dementia, live-in home care, hospice services, errands & more
Rickina L.
New Orleans, LA
$22-30/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hello there! I am a previous personal care assistant and have worked in facilities and in homes. I have worked with assisted living residents and dementia patients. I can also provide medication management and other administrative tasks. I also used to be the activity manager at an assisted living facility and always loved...
Rickina can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, meal prep
Hi! My name is Kathleen and I'm a current graduate student in speech-language pathology (graduating in May). I have a passion for maintaining the quality of life for elderly people and those with dementia through conversations and everyday activities. As a graduate student, I have had experience with the elderly population in...
Kathleen can also help with: Transportation, errands, respite care, light cleaning, meal prep
Ashi P.
Metairie, LA
$15/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi, I have worked as a home health caregiver for 10 years. I enjoy providing care and helping elders in the comfort of their own homes. I have experience with Dementia, Alzheimer, Parkinson's, and mental health.
Ashi can also help with: Dementia, home modification, errands, light cleaning, respite care, meal prep & more
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Good day! My name is Richard and I've been working with senior care for several years. I have worked in a hospital and provided care for several home care patients. I also worked with Alzheimer's and Dementia patients. I am a fun, loving , up beat, passionate, compassionate and extremely joyful in my line of work. My ultimate...
Richard can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, companionship, errands, meal prep, mobility assistance & more
Hello you can call me Mrs Dee. I have 20 plus years working with seniors. I have experience working with dementia, long term, short term and hospice patients. I also have experience in assisted living and home care. I love preparing my clients favorite meals and assisting them if need be. I know how to take vitals and assist...
Delores can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, transportation, home modification, errands, dementia & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
Valerie W.
Marrero, LA
$18-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Well I am gentle and loving compassionate woman loves to help the elderly. Also have skills with dementia alzheimeirs patients as well peg tube feeding. Have experience in transferring with hoyer lift also transfer board. Work with cancer Patients as well.
Valerie can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, light cleaning, hospice services, respite care, errands & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
I have nine years experience working with my grandma who suffers from Huntington's disease and I have previously worked with my seniors who had dementia as well as diabetes
Sarah can also help with: Errands, dementia, transportation, light cleaning, meal prep
Denise P.
New Orleans, LA
$20-25/hr
Hi my name is Denise. I have a grandfather who is turning 100 December 1. I know! I know! I love being around the elderly and helping them out! I have also taken care of many people with dementia. Medication management, companionship, cooking, meal prep, doctors appointments or running errands I do it all! Please feel free to...
Denise can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, transportation, errands, dementia
After losing my mother to dementia, I know the patience and caring attitude it takes to work with the elderly. One of the most difficult things that I found was finding someone to sit with mom during her hospital stays. I am a patient and kind sitter. I listen to doctors, nurses and record any information that is pertinent for...
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Recent dementia care reviews in Gretna, LA
Paula A.
5.0
I highly recommend Paula. She was very easy to work with. She worked very well with my 90-year-old uncle as he recovered at home after being released from a local brain injury rehab unit. She is attentive, understanding, experienced, responsible, and kind.
- Michele A.
Aljanee J.
5.0
I cannot say enough wonderful things about Aljanee. Her capacity for care, her kindness and generosity of spirit really is special! she took such great care with our 94 year Nana. She works very clean and efficiently. She was a tremendous help and I would hire her again in a heartbeat!
- Rachel L.
Escalither C.
5.0
She's loving caring great work ethics.Dependable team player.
- Shen J.
Dayna S.
5.0
Dayna went above and beyond in all aspects of care for my father. She treated him like her own father and was extremely proactive in finding ways to enhance his life. She not only directly cared for my father, providing companionship and assistance, but she beautifully managed the rest of his care...
- Lee W.
Gretchen B.
5.0
Ms. Gretchen is very professional in everything she does!!! I loved the relationship she built with my mom and it had me a little jealous lol, but just a little. She made my mother's last days worth living and having her around made my life a whole lot easier knowing my mother was in safe care!!!...
- Care member
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FAQs for finding dementia care near you in Gretna, LA
What is the basic concept of dementia care near me in Gretna, LA?
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 Gretna, LA, 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 Gretna, LA?
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 Gretna, LA is $16.00.
How can I find dementia care near me in Gretna, LA?
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 Gretna, LA 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 Gretna, LA?
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 Gretna, LA, 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 Gretna, LA?
When you’re interviewing a caregiver for in home care for dementia near you in Gretna, LA, 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.