Find Top Memory and Dementia Care Near Me in Independence, MO
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60 dementia care are listed in Independence, MO
The average posted rate is $18/hr as of December 2024
The average experience for nearby dementia care is 6 years
Dementia care in Independence, MO
Hello my name is Ebone. I have been taking care of people in need for almost 20 years now. Over the years I have developed the skills to help care for your loved one. I have worked in long-term care, rehab, dementia-based facilities as well as a Level-1 Trauma Center at one of our local hospitals here in Kansas City. Along with...
Ebone can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, errands, transportation, light cleaning, home modification & more
I love and enjoy caring for senior and elderly clients. I love building relationships with my clients. Love communication and watching TV shows. I do activities especially around the holidays upon client approval. I there cause I care. It's my passion. I also have over 3+ years of dementia and Alzheimer's experience inside of a...
Orene can also help with: Respite care, dementia, visiting physician, personal care
Dana B.
Blue Springs, MO
$25-40/hr • 4 yrs exp
Looking for loving and patient care for yourself or your aging parents? Or other loved one? I have experience caring for my grandmother, step-father, & others in my community. I have experience with dementia sufferers, stroke victims, and aging in general. I have enjoyed hearing their stories of past times and sharing a cup of...
Dana can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, errands, meal prep, transportation, respite care & more
Makena S.
Kansas City, MO
$22-29/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Makena. My goal is to make everyday the best it can be for my patients. I'm a very caring hard worker who takes pride in what I do. I am trustworthy, reliable and very flexible. I care for my patients like my own family. I have been around the health care scene my whole life, helping my mother take care of my...
Makena can also help with: Light cleaning, personal care, dementia, meal prep, errands, companionship & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Thank God we found Makena!! Last Oct Mother in law needed a little help. She declined into needing someone 30-40hrs a week within 6mos. Makena was reliable flexible funny smart and able to handle very stressful situations as she had to get mother in law to hospital...
Barbara W.
Lashanda B.
Kansas City, MO
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Professional Certified Nursing Assistant With Medication Aid Certification
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I bring with me over 20 years of experience in providing care to others, with the most enjoyment to our elderly. I have cared for the elderly in nursing homes, assisted living, and in private home settings. I have provided care to clients with Dementia, Alzheimer's, Cancer, Surgery and Hospice Care. I bring with me a variety of...
Lashanda can also help with: Home modification, light cleaning, errands, dementia, hospice services, companionship & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"LaShanda treats elderly as if they were her own family."
Lillie G.
Taci A.
Kansas City, MO
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Experience in home health care. House management. Previous CNA. CPR and first aid certified. Level one Med Tech. ADLs, Assisted living, dementia experience.
Taci can also help with: Personal care, light cleaning
5.0
"Taci is quiet but not shy. Very confident and encouraging, but super respectful that the decisions were all moms. With dementia and mobility declines, Mom was different and a challenge about every day, She beamed and told us that Taci was a keeper several times....
Karen S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Most of my experience is in long term care & one on one private care. Skills include dementia & Alzheimer's, assisting w/bathing, dressing, feeding, medications, elimination, transfers, ambulating, housekeeping, meals & activities. Monitoring blood glucose, vital signs & wound care. Maintaining a clean, healthy & safe...
Mary can also help with: Mobility assistance, dementia, hospice services, light cleaning, meal prep, companionship & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CNA
CPR
5.0
"Mary has worked as a Private Duty CNA, plus care-giving. She is the most efficient, organized, professional and caring person with Elderly people. She would be a huge asset to any organization, or In-home caregiver. Don't pass her up. Thank you, Tammy H."
Tammy H.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a motivated Certified Nursing Assistant with more than 12 years of hands-on training and I experienced working in assisted living, long term care facilities and home health care with disabled and geriatric patients. I feel confident that my background, strong bedside manner and skill in providing high quality care, makes me...
Melissa can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, personal care, light cleaning, home modification, errands & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Although our time with Melissa was short, she made a very positive impact. She was responsible, dependable, supportive, giving, had great communication skills and was very knowledgeable. All of these traits are great but the best part is her heart. Her compassion...
Susan D.
Tess S.
Overland Park, KS
$18-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
4.5
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I had my first child in 2021 and after doing childcare for awhile would like to go back to helping seniors.
Before I had my daughter, I was working as a caregiver for Home Instead Senior Care and really enjoyed it. I've helped clients with everything from feeding and bathing to companionship care. I also have experience with...
Tess can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, meal prep, dementia, hospice services, errands & more
5.0
"We appreciate how caring Tess is. She really did her very best to make my mother comfortable every day by doing things the way she wanted from peeling all her vegetables for breakfast including her tomato, to making a point to ask my mom if there was anything else...
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hi. My name is Becky. I am a caring and compassionate person and I put 100% effort into everything I do. I have a bachelor's degree and I'm a former special education teacher. I have two adult children and I have been married for 25 years. I stopped teaching after 7 years to take care of my son when he was little. I started...
Rebecca can also help with: Meal prep, transportation, errands, respite care, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"When Becky first started to work with my mom, she would help her by cleaning her apartment. She took her to the grocery store using a wheelchair so she could do her own shopping. Becky would sometimes come into the senior living center and have lunch with my mom...
Angie C.
5.0
(3)
I strive to offer the client an exceptional quality of life. I remain calm and organized and ensure all aspects of care are attended to in a manner that allows dignity to prevail.
Even-tempered
Patient
Empathetic
Entertaining - If we are not enjoying life, we are not living life
Honest and of high morals
Adaptable...
Robin can also help with: Hospice services, respite care, personal care, light cleaning, dementia
5.0
"Robin is professional, always respectful of others needs, time and wishes. She is able to respond quickly on her feet and is creative in her problem solving. She has a quick wit and is easy to be with. Her great communication skills and adaptability are two of...
Brandie O.
Stephanie M.
Leawood, KS
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Senior Care Provider, Babysitter, PetCare Provider - RN
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 8 years experience with Home Health Care and also have experience as a Float Nurse in 2 Hospitals and in a Dementia/Alzheimer's care facility. I am currently caring for someone PT who has frontal lobe dementia and have a lot of flexibility w/ my schedule. I hope I can help with you and your loved one. I have experience as...
Stephanie can also help with: Hospice services, personal care, respite care, home modification, visiting nurse, dementia & more
5.0
"We hired Stephanie to assist with our mother who is suffering from Alzheimer's. Stephanie was fantastic to work with and amazingly patient with her. Would definitely recommend. "
Mike P.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have taken cared of my grandparents since I was in high school. I wanted to be a nurse when I was younger but ended up being an accountant. It did not stop me from working some jobs that cater to the elders. I took my CNA license in Arizona because I was wanting to pursue being a nurse but Full Time job and Full Time student...
Araceli can also help with: Errands, live-in home care, companionship, light cleaning, meal prep, dementia & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Aracelli is a PROFESSIONAL at Senior Care and Cleaning! We have a senior mom in her late 80's who takes a lot of convincing to get assistance. All of us live in other cities, so it is difficult for us to even know what she needs. Aracelli did an introductory visit...
Sherrida H.
Johnna R.
Grandview, MO
$27-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(7)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
As a certified nursing assistant, I have over 10 years of experience in providing quality care to seniors. I am particularly passionate about working with this population and have extensive experience in caring for patients with dementia and Alzheimer's. Additionally, I am well-versed in medical transportation and other...
Johnna can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, dementia, hospice services, home modification, companionship & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Johnna is wonderful! She is very dedicated to her work and the patients she cares for. She treats her patients like they are her own family! She is always very positive, kind and nurturing. I would trust her to care for any of my loved ones!!"
Meredith B.
4.5
(8)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Compassionate, trustworthy, honest, punctual caregiver CNA ready to care for your love one. CPR, First Aid, light housekeeping, meal preparation, experience Parkinson disease, dementia, skilled caregiver with servant heart focused on providing the highest quality of care. Being able to care for your loved one the way I would...
Harriett can also help with: Hospice services, light cleaning, errands, companionship, dementia, meal prep & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Kindhearted caregiver must hire!"
Andrionna B.
3.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Certified Nursing Assistant
CPR Certified
Have experience with
Hygiene care
Hoyer lift, Sit to stand Lift
Vital Signs
Exercise Range of motion
Meal Preparation (Diet Restrictions)
Glucose (Blood Sugar)
Hospice
ALS
Dementia Disease
Alzheimer's Disease
Chart patient ADLs
Toileting Assistance
Standby Assistance with gait...
Timika can also help with: Personal care, dementia
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"I interviewed Timika and she was very professional and on time. We were very impressed with her work history and she is able to offer a lot of knowledge to an individual and their family. She communicated effectively, passed a thorough background check and her...
Leigha W.
Hello, my name is Tesha. I am an LPN seeking a private duty case working with an adult/geriatric client or couple. I have been a nurse for over 20 years and I have experience with Alzheimer's/dementia patients, wound care, G-tube care, etc. I am willing to work days, eves or overnights. Please contact me if you are seeking care...
Artesha can also help with: Dementia, errands, light cleaning, hospice services, companionship, meal prep & more
Skills:
Licensed Nurse
Wound Care
CPR
One of my very first jobs was in a nursing home working with dementia and Alzheimers patients. I have 2 years of care experience. I also have quite a bit of personal experience. I lost my dad to early onset Alzheimer's earlier this year. I can help with home health care, meals, light cleaning, transportation and...
Tiffany can also help with: Errands, meal prep, dementia, personal care, light cleaning
Edith D.
Kansas City, MO
$25/hr • 2 yrs exp
I'm working 2 years of experience to take care of my employer before, She's a dementia patient. I help her to prepared the meal and give her medication.
Edith can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Stephanie P.
Overland Park, KS
$30-35/hr • 6 yrs exp
I LOVE working with mature adults in their home so I got my CNA so that I could be the best caregiver I knew how to be. My goal is to keep your family members as healthy and happy in their home as long as possible. I want to take some of the stress off your plate. My client of almost the last yr just passed. I was with the...
Stephanie can also help with: Meal prep, errands, dementia, companionship, hospice services, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
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Recent dementia care reviews in Independence, MO
Makena S.
5.0
Thank God we found Makena!! Last Oct Mother in law needed a little help. She declined into needing someone 30-40hrs a week within 6mos. Makena was reliable flexible funny smart and able to handle very stressful situations as she had to get mother in law to hospital several times. We are across the...
- Barbara W.
Lashanda B.
5.0
Lashanda was the absolute best! She was around for many years providing care to my neighbor, Mrs. R. My neighbor was very particular and Lashanda did EVERYTHING so well!
- Meekah L.
Taci A.
5.0
Taci is quiet but not shy. Very confident and encouraging, but super respectful that the decisions were all moms. With dementia and mobility declines, Mom was different and a challenge about every day, She beamed and told us that Taci was a keeper several times. She's so good at the pampering...
- Karen S.
Mary M.
5.0
Compassionate, very personable cares dearly for her patients she’s not just a CNA she’s family… took very good care of family member in facility
- Care member
Melissa J.
5.0
I hired Melissa to care for my dying mother in law. My husband and I both work full time. I work in the home health and hospice industry myself and can be very picky about personal care. that is why we decided to bring our wonderful mother home for her final chapter. I chose Melissa because of her...
- Sallie B.
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FAQs for finding dementia care near you in Independence, MO
What is the basic concept of dementia care near me in Independence, MO?
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 Independence, MO, 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 Independence, MO?
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 Independence, MO is $18.75.
How can I find dementia care near me in Independence, MO?
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 Independence, MO 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 Independence, MO?
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 Independence, MO, 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 Independence, MO?
When you’re interviewing a caregiver for in home care for dementia near you in Independence, MO, 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.
Ratings for Independence, MO dementia care listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.5 / 5
Dementia Care in Independence, MO are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews of the 60 listed dementia care.