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I have loved elderly people since I was a child. I am now elderly myself but young enough to care for those in need. I just finished 12 years of caretaking for both of my parents -- mom with dementia and dad with Parkinsons and on hospice for 5 years. I did this full time (I quit my FT job of 35 yrs) and they both died in their...
Margaret can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, dementia, errands, hospice services, companionship & more
Steven M.
Avondale, PA
$25-35/hr • 5 yrs exp
I currently am an LPN. Who specializes in dementia, Alzheimer's and hospice. I offer medication reconciliation, nursing procedures and basic in home care
Steven can also help with: Personal care, visiting nurse, hospice services, dementia
Skills:
CNA
Licensed Nurse
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
More than 15 years senior care giving experience. Have a lot of experience with dementia, stroke patients and Parkinson's patients. I have years of experience with stroke victims, dementia, special needs adults. Was also a teachers assistant for Special Education students Kindergarten thru age 21). I have always been a...
Kimberly can also help with: Live-in home care, hospice services, meal prep, dementia, companionship, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Kim was a caregiver for mother for close to 2 years. She always exceeded expectations. As mom's condition worsened, Kim helped us all through the changes needed for her care. It was obvious to all that Kim didn't see my mom as just a patient, she loved her and...
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am a mature, Penn State Graduate/PA licensed occupational therapist assistant providing quality care for seniors. I have provided assistance with ADLs, ambulation and home therapy routines; medication reminders, transportation to appointments, house keeping, and meals as well as companionship. I have great references and have...
Sarah can also help with: Dementia, personal care, home modification, live-in home care, hospice services
5.0
"Sarah is professional, dependable and very caring. We set up a meeting first to see if it was a great fit and Sarah immediately demonstrated compassion and understanding for my father's care needs. Since she started, she always goes the extra mile to ensure my dad...
Daisy W.
Maria R.
Downingtown, PA
$25-30/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
With around 8 years of taking care of the elderly patients with different kinds of needs, I feel like I have plenty of experience & confidence that would make me the perfect candidate for the job. I am able to provide assistance in daily activities such as bathing, dressing, exercising, administering medications & eating. I also...
Maria can also help with: Personal care
5.0
"I feel so lucky to have found Maria to provide companion care for my loved one. Maria is a lovely person in every way...easy to talk to and be around. She is: professional, knowledgable, punctual, respectful, hardworking, cheerful and she exudes confidence...
Patricia L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello!
With over a decade of experience as a CNA/GNA, I am well-versed in a wide range of caregiving tasks. My skills include transferring patients, collecting specimens, emptying catheter bags, caring for stomas, changing colostomy and ileostomy bags, bathing, feeding, meal preparation, medication reminders, assisting with...
Shirley can also help with: Personal care, respite care, hospice services, home modification, visiting physician, dementia & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Works well with very difficult geriatric patients."
Holly B.
Edwina A.
Elkton, MD
$15-25/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello,
My name is Edwina, and I am a certified Caregiver. Am very compassionate and I pay attentive to details. I have training in CPR, dementia, and nurse delegation. I have over 8 years experience in home care and assisted living.
I have a clean driving record and car insurance. I am very professional, goal oriented, follow...
Edwina can also help with: Visiting nurse, home modification, hospice services, respite care, personal care, dementia & more
5.0
"Edwina was a blessing for me (... My father - who is 86 yrs old ). Edwina has peaceful, polite and calming personality - which is what many aged persons need. That is what my father needed. She was always a step ahead and on constant watch - without being...
Greg P.
4.2
(6)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi, My name is Terrie from west Chester . I have years of experience with geriatric care in nursing homes. I have worked with clients with Parkinson's, Alzheimer's , dementia and other diagnosis in their homes. I can provide care in your home, assisted living or independent living vicility with companionship , laundry ,...
Terrie can also help with: Personal care, visiting physician, dementia, respite care
5.0
"We are very fortunate to have Terrie in our lives. She has been assisting my elderly father and she is doing an amazing job - she shops with him, takes him to doctors appointments, and more importantly assists him in several of his daily needs (light...
Anne S.
5.0
(6)
Have taken care of patients with A. L. S. (Lou Gehrig's disease), Alzheimer disease, Dementia, cancer patients, diabetics, and other illnesses.
Have done work such as using bed lifts, transfers, give baths, bed baths, changing diapers, personal hygiene, change clothing, give medicine, and sort medicine, prepare meals, light...
Brandi can also help with: Personal care, dementia
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
5.0
"Brandi is trustworthy and an amazing person that treated my Mom with love and respect. My Mom had lewy body dementia and Brandi knew how to talk to her with love. She gave her high quality of care with her showers, medications, making sure she ate healthy meals and...
Melinda B.
5.0
(1)
Hi! I work with elderly currently providing assistance to seniors (specializing with those that have dementia). My services include : medication assistance, personal care, running errands, light housekeeping, light cooking/meal prep, and companionship. I have 3 years of industry experience and looking to add on part time hours...
Lisa can also help with: Meal prep, transportation, light cleaning, companionship, dementia, errands & more
5.0
"Lisa has been a blessing for my 91 year old dad and our family. She has supported him over the last several months and we are so thankful we found her!"
Jane Q.
Adiatu K.
Newark, DE
$20-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
I Am A Certified Nursing Assistant And Occupational Therapy Assistant Student
5.0
(7)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant with over 10 years experience working with Alzheimer's/dementia clients. I have also worked with clients that needs rehabilitation. I helped out with activity of daily livings for e. g bathing, dressing, mobility assistance, companionship, transportation and errands. I became an aide...
Adiatu can also help with: Personal care, dementia, companionship, live-in home care, mobility assistance
Skills:
CNA
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
5.0
"She's thoughtful and caring, if you are feeling blue, she'll Crack a joke to get you to smile and feel better. She gets tasks done thoroughly and treats people with kindness and respect."
Olivia P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Experience includes Dementia, Hospice, hygiene, wound care, tracking medicine, PT help, pet care, meal prep.
Stacy can also help with: Personal care, dementia, hospice services, companionship
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Stacy was employed for 2 years as a companion/caregiver to my 97-year-old father-in-law with advanced dementia. She worked 5 days a week until his passing. I work from home but his disease had progressed to requiring watching at all times. He was wary of persons he...
Amy C.
Donna K.
Marcus Hook, PA
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Available For Personal Care, Doctor Appointments, Companionship, Housekeeping And Meal Prep
5.0
(7)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I have 15 years experience in senior care. I cared for a brother and sister for 6 years. Took care of all of their personal needs, banking, phone calls, appointment setting, grocery shopping. Also handled all hiring of contractors for home repairs, lawn care, snow removal, etc. Experience dealing with hospice care, physical...
Donna can also help with: Hospice services, light cleaning, meal prep, companionship, errands, dementia & more
5.0
"Donna had been absolutely wonderful helping my mother with dementia. I will note her instrumental ability to find things to do and engage in conversation with her. Highly recommended."
Joel G.
Judith J.
Media, PA
$28/hr • 10 yrs exp
Home Care, Help With Medicines Doctors Appointments Etc. Love Working With The Elderly ( Companion )
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Multiple years experience with the elderly , dementia, special needs children and adults. I worked in the Wisconsin school district with special-needs students for 9 yrs working with special and regular ed students along w with volunteering and working in the health room as needed providing care for sick and injured students.,...
Judith can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, home modification, companionship, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:
Wound Care
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"She is friendly, kind and compassionate! We absolutely love her!"
Vera C.
5.0
(6)
I have 20 plus years experience in long term care facility and home care.
I have worked with hospice, Alzheimer"s and dementia , and long term care patients.
Dorethe can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, live-in home care, errands, meal prep, companionship & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Dorethe worked for me for over two years and was, hands down, the most professional and exceptional home health aide I have ever employed. She exceeded all my expectations and performed over and beyond all the stated obligations of her contract. I felt richly...
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Kayla M.
Marcus Hook, PA
$25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Kayla. I am 25 years old, I have a valid drivers license and my own vehicle with up to date insurance. I am a dog and cat owner, so if you have pets, I' m sure I will love them as well! I am a former equestrian instructor, a former caregiver for my great-grandmother who had dementia and required end of life...
Kayla can also help with: Mobility assistance, dementia, companionship, light cleaning, meal prep, errands & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
CPR
5.0
"Kayla has been with our family for about a year and I can’t say enough wonderful things about her. She helps with my mom who suffers from dementia. Kayla is so sweet, so helpful, and always shows such compassion for my mom. If we didn’t have to make the decision...
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Erlene S.
Newark, DE
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm here!!
I have over 20+ years working with the elderly and 9 years working in the mental health field. Respect is a key value. without respect how can you work with others? I look forward on bring joy into others life along with having patience and being understanding. I have experience with hospice care, individual with...
Erlene can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, hospice services, light cleaning
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Erlene has deep experience and intuition. She is a caregiver through and through. She was always on time, without exception. She brings joy and fun, but also knows when quiet and calm are called for. I cannot say enough good things about Erlene. Her next client...
Care member
5.0
(6)
I would describe my personality as personable, qualified and respectful. I'm a fully rounded care taker. I have experience in your home, in assisted facilities and as an aide in hospitals for your loved one.
As of February 2024, I am currently looking for evening jobs with seniors or overnight jobs for your pets in your home. I...
Wendy can also help with: Companionship, dementia, hospice services, specialized care, errands, personal care & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
Home Health Aide
5.0
"We hired Wendy to be an evening companion for my Mom in November and were impressed by her compassion and knowledge of what it takes to work with people who are struggling with dementia and are still with it enough to want meaningful interaction with others....
Margot K.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a very honest, caring and dependable caregiver with 9 years of experience being a private live-in caregiver four days a week for a gentleman who was confined to a wheelchair due to MS and also had early-onset dementia. I was responsible for all his needs. Unfortunately, he passed away in November 2018, after a long battle...
Mary can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, companionship, light cleaning, errands, personal care & more
5.0
"Mary is a very capable, kind, and caring person. She was a caregiver to my mother who suffered from advanced Alzheimer's. She needed total care and it was not easy. Mary was a true blessing and gave us the piece of mind knowing my mother was receiving excellent...
Deborah A.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My first senior care experience was taking care of my own Mother she fell & broke her hip had to have surgery then went to a rehabilitation trying to help her get back on her feet but while she was in rehab she was also diagnosed with dementia and she developed some serious complications that lead to the amputation of her leg so...
Brenda can also help with: Hospice services, errands, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep, companionship & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
5.0
"Brenda helped my mom during her treatment with daily cooking and taking her to doctor early on the treatment . Brenda was always on time, took excellent cooking guidance to make tasty Indian food (something Brenda has not done before but was open to doing), and she...
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Recent dementia care reviews in Hockessin, DE
Kimberly E.
5.0
Kim was a true answer to our prayers. She cared for my mom, who has advanced dementia, with such love and kindness. When Kim was with my mom, I knew every detail would be well attended. Kim has my complete recommendation to any family who is looking to hire a caregiver.
- Sam D.
Sarah F.
5.0
Sarah is professional, dependable and very caring. We set up a meeting first to see if it was a great fit and Sarah immediately demonstrated compassion and understanding for my father's care needs. Since she started, she always goes the extra mile to ensure my dad has care with dignity and his...
- Daisy W.
Maria R.
5.0
I feel so lucky to have found Maria to provide companion care for my loved one. Maria is a lovely person in every way...easy to talk to and be around. She is: professional, knowledgable, punctual, respectful, hardworking, cheerful and she exudes confidence making those around her feel at ease in...
- Patricia L.
Shirley G.
5.0
Works well with very difficult geriatric patients.
- Holly B.
Edwina A.
5.0
Edwina was a blessing for me (... My father - who is 86 yrs old ). Edwina has peaceful, polite and calming personality - which is what many aged persons need. That is what my father needed. She was always a step ahead and on constant watch - without being intrusive. That was important to me....
- Greg P.
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FAQs for finding dementia care near you in Hockessin, DE
What is the basic concept of dementia care near me in Hockessin, DE?
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 Hockessin, DE, 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 Hockessin, DE?
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 Hockessin, DE is $17.50.
How can I find dementia care near me in Hockessin, DE?
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 Hockessin, DE 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 Hockessin, DE?
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 Hockessin, DE, 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 Hockessin, DE?
When you’re interviewing a caregiver for in home care for dementia near you in Hockessin, DE, 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.