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I like caring for people because I'm naturally a people person. I have been caring for senior citizens since 2012. I specialize in caring for those living with Alzheimer's and dementia. I like caring for seniors because they are lovable. I am also able and willing to help with necessary household tasks such as doing laundry,...
Mona can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, meal prep, dementia
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: Errands, dementia, companionship, hospice services, light cleaning, meal prep & 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
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have work in geriatric care for 15yrs +. I've worked with quads, dementia, etc. Seniors. Have 15yrs nursing home experience. CPR certified.
Quentella can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, light cleaning, home modification, mobility assistance, companionship & more
Skills:
CNA
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: Errands, meal prep, dementia, hospice services, respite care, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
Dorinda P.
Belle Chasse, LA
$15-50/hr • 17 yrs exp
First of all, I wanna say I deeply love what I do caring for the sick. Cancer patients dementia, Parkinson's, or an injury. I can help someone with physical therapy. I can assist the needs of medication ordering corresponding with physicians, ordering medical supplies, oxygen respiratory equipment if the persons on suction very...
Dorinda can also help with: Live-in home care, dementia, hospice services, meal prep, light cleaning, companionship & more
I have 15 plus years of experience working with Alzheimers and Dementia patients, both in Nursing Homes and in their own homes. I can provide Transportation Services for errand running, Home Care. I love to help your love ones .
Susan can also help with: Respite care, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep, errands, personal care & more
Skills:
CPR
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
Dorinda P.
Belle Chasse, LA
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
I've been a caregiver for the past 17years plus. I love it. I will definitely reassure the family that their love one will be taken care of just as if it were my own family member.
I'd describe my personality as genuine, loyal, honest.
I like caring for seniors because they are so much needed as children are. Also they were...
Dorinda can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, errands, mobility assistance, live-in home care, home modification & more
Skills:
CPR
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, meal prep, dementia, hospice services, companionship, light cleaning & 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: Meal prep, dementia, companionship, light cleaning, errands, hospice services & more
Skills:
Wound Care
CNA
Home Health Aide
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: Light cleaning, home modification, errands, companionship, hospice services, dementia & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"She's loving caring great work ethics.Dependable team player."
Shen J.
Nicole C.
Gretna, LA
$20/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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: Dementia, meal prep, companionship, light cleaning, errands, mobility assistance & more
5.0
"Nicole is wonderful! She helped my mom, once a week, get her medicine lined up for each following week. Nicole was on time, dependable and responsible and I would recommend her to anyone needing help with their aging parents."
Charlotte S.
Geraldine B.
Metairie, LA
$18-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Personal Homecare Assistance With Activities Of Daily Living Either Full Or Part Time/ Med Admin
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Started my medical career as a certified nursing assistant and went on to become a registered nurse. Hospital experience included working a 28 bed Med-Surg unit in the VA hospital in New Oleans. On a personal note, I was the primary care giver for my father, mother, aunt and cousin until they their passing. I understand very...
Geraldine can also help with: Companionship, errands, personal care, light cleaning, mobility assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Geraldine has provided us with highly professional Skills. She is dependable, knowledgeable, and a terrific problem solver. I trust her judgement and often seek her advice about my husband's care.
Geraldine is wonderful to have in our household. Her presence is...
Ann R.
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: Companionship, meal prep, errands, home modification, light cleaning, dementia & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
5.0
"Dayna has worked with special needs in senior care for 10+ years and patients often think of her as a granddaughter due to her kind heart and attentive care. She is outstanding in her communication and building long-term relationships. I highly recommend!!"
Kimmie M.
Kathrene G.
New Orleans, LA
$25/hr • 5 yrs exp
Compassionate, Loving, Hardworking, Exquisite Caregiver To All Ages
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hey Everyone, Welcome! I'm Kathrene, CNA-pleasure mtg. you here!
EXPERIENCED, RESPECTFUL, LOVING, HONEST, PUNCTUAL CAREGIVER
- 5-yr. Caregiver to the late, beautiful, 96-yr. old wife w/ dementia (4. 5 yrs.) & 98 yr. old husband now & others w/ Cancer & in Home Hospice
- Personalized Care Plan tailored to specific...
Kathrene can also help with: Meal prep, companionship, hospice services, dementia, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:
Wound Care
CNA
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Créme de la créme in creating safe physically, mentally & emotionally healthy environment!
Smart - ranked #2 in her class! Attentive to details which is a huge plus for me.
Honest with integrity & moral values.
Very easy to get along with and caters to...
Kitty A.
Kim S.
Metairie, LA
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
3.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have over 9 years of experience working at Magnolia community services with special needs individuals (with both physical and mental disabilities). My class was mainly compromised of the older population. The focus of the class was helping and assisting each individual with daily needs of life. I have also worked for several...
Kim can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, companionship, dementia, mobility assistance, errands & more
5.0
"Kim is wonderful and goes above and beyond with everything we've needed from her. Could not recommend more highly."
Lauren B.
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, errands
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: Companionship, light cleaning, hospice services, dementia, meal prep, mobility assistance & more
Skills:
CNA
Cooking, cleaning, shopping, bathing, dementia, Alzheimers. I have years of experience. My parents suffer from the above conditions. Lifting and transporting.
Carol can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, companionship, errands, meal prep, hospice services & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
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: Transportation, home modification, light cleaning, errands, meal prep, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Medical Equipment Experience
Patricia L.
Metairie, LA
$25-30/hr • 4 yrs exp
I worked in retirement homes for adults, with Alzheimer, psicomotor problems, terminal patients, senile dementia etc
Patricia can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, errands, meal prep
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Recent dementia care reviews in Lafitte, LA
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
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.
Nicole C.
5.0
Nicole is wonderful! She helped my mom, once a week, get her medicine lined up for each following week. Nicole was on time, dependable and responsible and I would recommend her to anyone needing help with their aging parents.
- Charlotte S.
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FAQs for finding dementia care near you in Lafitte, LA
What is the basic concept of dementia care near me in Lafitte, 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 Lafitte, 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 Lafitte, 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 Lafitte, LA is $15.00.
How can I find dementia care near me in Lafitte, 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 Lafitte, 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 Lafitte, 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 Lafitte, 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 Lafitte, LA?
When you’re interviewing a caregiver for in home care for dementia near you in Lafitte, 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.