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I am currently a Licensed Professional Nurse, I am certified in CPR and basic life support for health care workers. I have 10 years of experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant and 3 years as an LPN. I have worked in many different areas of specialty including cardiology, acute care, long term care, elderly...
Kristen can also help with: Errands, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep, transportation
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I enjoy giving and caring for the elderly. My first experience was with my mother-in-law. I cared for her completely for 10 weeks. My first job was for a 70-year-old woman with the onset of dementia and mostly blind, I cared for her for five years. My next job I took care of an 89-year-old woman with the onset of dementia. She...
Dolores can also help with: Personal care, dementia
5.0
"It is hard to put into words the magic and beauty of Dolores. She will forever be a part of our family. She cared for my mother with severe Dementia and NPH for more than two years- they don't come better than Dolores. She was beyond committed to my mother, wholly...
Aimee F.
Marian A.
Medford, NY
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a mother of four and have been working in the healthcare field for about 30years now. I have always had a passion for caring and bettering the lifestyles of individuals the best way I can., I have experience working on dementia patients and more. I have vaccinated all the three shots for my Covid. Thanks
Marian can also help with: Hospice services, live-in home care, errands, light cleaning, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Marion looked after my 90-year-old father. She was very conscientious as well as timely. She could be trusted to be left with my for hours at a time. She cooked, cleaned as well as was a great companion for my father. I would definitely hire her again!"
Donald N.
Manana M.
Holtsville, NY
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.6
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I have over 20 years of experience of taking care seniors. Experience with Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's and dementia. Excellent English, hospice, bedsore and wound care experience. Assistant with medication, doctors appointments, any personal care and most importantly keep warm, loving companionship. Very patient,...
Manana can also help with: Home modification, dementia, personal care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Manana is 100% trustworthy and 100% dependable. She has taken excellent care of my husband who has advanced Parkinson's. Her kindness, sense of humor, and confidence was exactly what he needed. Manana is the first person outside the family that he likes and allows...
Deborah M.
Ashley N.
Patchogue, NY
< $10/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I have five years of experience in adult and senior care. I have experience with diabetics, persons with dementia and on hospice. I am very reliable, well-mannered and trustworthy. I enjoy working with seniors because everyday is a learning experience for me. Seniors show so much appreciation from the little things that are done...
5.0
"Ashley and I currently work for the same elderly woman. She is a very hard worker and an awesome team player. Also very reliable and a great personality"
Emily S.
5.0
(2)
My name is Pamela, and I have been a caregiver since 2011, starting as a certified Home Health Aide in an assisted living facility. I live in Dix Hills and enjoy servicing the community.
I have experience with Alzheimer's and dementia care and enjoy working with the geriatric population. I can assist with ADLs, light...
Pamela can also help with: Errands, meal prep, transportation, light cleaning
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Pamela was very thorough and wonderful nurse to my parents. They are 95 and 92 years old and she was gentle and wonderful and caring. She helps with their activity daily living, personal needs. She also, prepared and cooked meals, and did like housekeeping. I would...
Susan F.
5.0
(4)
Hi allow me to introduce myself to you. I am HHA PCA & TBI experience I work private cases. I have 21 + years experience in senior and adult care. I also have experience in Working with individuals with Multiple sclerosis Parkinson's Alzheimer's And dementia . I am a caring and compassionate person. I have a lot of patience. I...
Janice can also help with: Light cleaning, mobility assistance, companionship, errands, meal prep, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Janice is a very loving and caring person."
Madaline A.
Kathy D.
Ronkonkoma, NY
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Kathy I was a nursing assistant and now I do private care. I'm looking for full time but can adjust some hours. I started my nursing career in 1993. I take care of all elders. I have a lot of experience with Alzheimer's, Dementia, hospice and all elder care. I can manage medication. I like to kept active and love...
Kathy can also help with: Light cleaning, companionship, dementia, hospice services, home modification, errands & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Kathy came to us towards the end of my fathers life. From the moment they met we knew they would be best friends! She was so caring and made him feel special and loved every day. While he was still able to they talked, played games, listened to music and video...
Ken C.
3.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a mature and educated woman with an aptitude for working with the elderly and disabled, a role in which my parents were a strong influence. I have worked with individuals impaired as the result of a stroke, dementia or as severe as ALS in the privacy of their own homes as well as skilled nursing facility and hospice. I have...
Myra can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, transportation, meal prep, personal care
Skills:
CPR
3.0
"Incorrectly shows Myra was hired.
She was interviewed"
Catherine L.
Dawn B.
Bohemia, NY
$22/hr • 10 yrs exp
Need Help With A Loved One During This Crisis? I'm Healthy & Not Been Exposed To The Virus.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Having worked in both nursing homes and in home care, I have a great deal of experience with the elderly population. Specialize in helping individuals maintain independence as much as possible while providing necessary assistance. I have experience with dementia/Alzheimer's patients from my career in nursing homes as a...
Dawn can also help with: Transportation, errands, personal care, light cleaning, meal prep, dementia & more
5.0
"Dawn gives me peace of mind when she cares for my mother when I'm at work. She takes her to appointments, does some light house keeping and plays games with her. She's plays music and shows on TV that my mother loves. Dawn Is great at knowing what will make my...
Pat P.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am a kind, compassionate mature woman, Seeking full or part time aide/companion position since retiring as a professional equestrian and instructor. I am CPR certified. I've cared for seniors with a multitude of illness' both physical and neurological ( i. e., dementia, multiple sclerosis, joint replacement etc....
Juliana can also help with: Personal care, dementia
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"recently hired Julianna to care for my mother in law and I cant say enough nice things about her. She is caring and punctual and so hard working anyone who hires her to care for a loved one will get a wonderful person !!!"
Nancy M.
5.0
(2)
Hi there I'm an experience Home health aide
For the past 6 years. I am certified in Pca & Hha since 2017. I am also fimiliar with Cpap as I have worked for 4 years in the Cdpap department.
I have more avaliabilty Overnight's then Day time shift's.
I am a outstanding responsible and caring individual that loves giving more then...
Diana can also help with: Meal prep, companionship, dementia, hospice services, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"She is a great person she is lovely and caring person u would love how she is and having her around"
Glenis C.
5.0
(6)
As a Total Care Manager I will come into your home and help you live a better, more independent quality of life. What makes me unique from other care members is that I have a plethora of professional experience: 5 years of dual certified teaching in the state of New York and several years of quality assurance supervising/ISO...
Michael can also help with: Errands, meal prep, dementia, personal care, light cleaning, hospice services & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Michael is one of the most caring and amazing people i have been blessed to have known. He accepts people no matter what their condition and motivates them to achieve more than they thought possible. When a person has Michael in their corner the world becomes a...
Philip L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
BACKUP CARE - I am a retired elementary teacher. I am a hands on grandmother of seven beautiful children.
I primarily look for one-day positions or regular substitute work. I would love to fill in for a day or two. I have cared for seniors with both physical challenges as well as seniors with dementia. It is always good to...
Maureen can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, mobility assistance, companionship, personal care, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"I am very pleased to have Maureen as a caregiver for my sister. She is pleasant and patient. I highly recommend considering her as a caregiver."
Carolann L.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have taken care of my father for 3 years with dementia. I had to dress him give him medications made meals and made sure he was safe. I also have taken care of 3 other women who have dementia. I enjoy working with the seniors because they are forgotten and need TLC. They still have their self respect and I will give that to...
Susan can also help with: Mobility assistance, personal care, companionship, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Susan was quite a find. We found her through a friend who was under her care for awhile. My mom who is 90 years old developed dementia and rapidly went from a woman who was self sufficient to a person who needed a lot of attention and assistance. Susan came in...
Ira K.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Antonia, I have 15 years experience working in the caregiving and medical fields. This time has made me very dependable , loyal and committed to every client I take on. Over the years I have come to love working with my favorite people, the elderly. Unfortunately my previous employer, the wonderful woman I was...
Antonia can also help with: Dementia, personal care, live-in home care
5.0
"Annie is the most caring person I ever met. She treated my Mom as if she were her own mother. She will do anything to help my mom
She will be a wonderful addition to anyone's family."
Lori L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am caring person, professional treat your family as if it was my very own. I work for assisted living for over 10 years. With supervisors to vouch for me also. I am really loving up beat full of life. Some people do this for money I do this because I care. I work as a volunteer just because a family needed help. As I m the...
Lasandra can also help with: Dementia, companionship, errands, meal prep, light cleaning, hospice services & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Mayreni H.
Bay Shore, NY
$21-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Spanish Speaking Nursing Assistant Looking To Care For Your Loved One.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've been working in the healthcare field since 2006. I take care of all my patients as if they were my own family members. I've worked in nursing homes/rehabilitation centers. I have experience with dementia, and kids with special needs. I'm currently working for south shore university hospital for the last 7 years.
I'd...
Mayreni can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, meal prep, light cleaning, errands, companionship & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
5.0
"May has been an excellent addition to our household. She’s very knowledgeable and efficient. She always goes above and beyond. She’s very reliable and does whatever is needed to help. "
Care member
5.0
(9)
I have 9 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Dementia. Having to worked in both assisted living facility and homecare setting I think I have first of all helped in maintaining a safe independent and dignified lifestyle. helping seniors with the activities of daily living makes me feel some form of...
Alex can also help with: Live-in home care, light cleaning, dementia, hospice services, meal prep, companionship & more
Skills:
CNA
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
5.0
"Alex is an exceptional HHA. He took care of our father as if it was his. He worked seven days a week. He was extremely communicative with the family. He worked An overnight shift, which can be challenging. He is a hard worker and I would highly recommend him...
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am an adult who has 20 years experience with dementia Alzheimer's patients . I've been doing this privately for seniors advocating I have numerous references at any time you can speak to anyone who I I have worked for . I feel this is my calling I like to work with seniors I think they have a lot to give and I am honest...
Joann can also help with: Personal care, respite care, dementia, visiting physician, hospice services
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Joann watched my grandfather who suffers from dementia. My mother and I went away for a couple of days and instantly knew my grandfather was in good hands. She came over to meet with us before she got the job- she spent three hours sitting with us and telling us...
Cailin P.
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Recent dementia care reviews in Islandia, NY
Dolores G.
5.0
It is hard to put into words the magic and beauty of Dolores. She will forever be a part of our family. She cared for my mother with severe Dementia and NPH for more than two years- they don't come better than Dolores. She was beyond committed to my mother, wholly focused on the best approach in...
- Aimee F.
Marian A.
5.0
Highly motivated, with a very caring, compassionate and competent touch.
- Care member
Manana M.
5.0
Manana worked for us for 13 years , amazing work ethic, punctual and honest . Excellent commitment to our parent that she cared for.
- Care member
Ashley N.
5.0
Ashley and I currently work for the same elderly woman. She is a very hard worker and an awesome team player. Also very reliable and a great personality
- Emily S.
Pamela B.
5.0
Pamela was very thorough and wonderful nurse to my parents. They are 95 and 92 years old and she was gentle and wonderful and caring. She helps with their activity daily living, personal needs. She also, prepared and cooked meals, and did like housekeeping. I would highly recommend her to anyone...
- Susan F.
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FAQs for finding dementia care near you in Islandia, NY
What is the basic concept of dementia care near me in Islandia, NY?
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 Islandia, NY, 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 Islandia, NY?
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 Islandia, NY is $25.00.
How can I find dementia care near me in Islandia, NY?
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 Islandia, NY 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 Islandia, NY?
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 Islandia, NY, 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 Islandia, NY?
When you’re interviewing a caregiver for in home care for dementia near you in Islandia, NY, 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.