Find Top Memory and Dementia Care Near Me in Merritt Island, FL
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Find dementia care in Merritt Island, FL that you’ll love
60 dementia care are listed in Merritt Island, FL
The average posted rate is $21/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby dementia care is 5 years
Dementia care in Merritt Island, FL
I have been a Caregiver for over 15 yrs and am a licensed CNA, non smoker, and CPR/First Aid Certified. I have taken care of Dementia/Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, Quadriplegic, and Seizure patients to name a few. I can provide Bathing/Dressing, Companionship, Meal Preparation, Transportation Errands/Shopping, Light Housekeeping,...
Deborah can also help with: Errands, dementia, meal prep, companionship, hospice services, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
April M.
Melbourne, FL
$22/hr • 10 yrs exp
My Name is April , I have over 17 years Experience with caring for The elderly. I am flexible with schedules of care. I assist with Bathing, Toileting, meal preparation, light housekeeping and daily errands if needed.
I'd describe my personality as loving, caring outgoing.
I like caring for seniors because it's always been my...
April can also help with: Errands, dementia, personal care, companionship, light cleaning, meal prep & more
I have worked in AD medical research and private care roles for years. I am more committed delivering care that improves quality of life where it matter most. I live in my home town and stand by my name and reputation.
BLS ( Basic Life Support/CPR) Certified on the CDR (Certified Dementia Rating), MMSE (Mini Mental State...
Shelly can also help with: Errands, dementia, meal prep, companionship, hospice services, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
(7)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I saw the posting for the Home Health Aid and I am interested in the position. I have all my HHA certificates and 7+ years of experience with excellent recommendation letters. Most positions I've held have been long term and they end either because the client moves away or sadly passes. I am currently working with a...
Maria can also help with: Personal care, live-in home care, dementia, visiting nurse
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Maria was amazing! She helped us so much and was so caring to our friend /family member who needed help! She kept us updated when we could be there! I would highly recommend her as a trusted caregiver!
She was so caring and wonderful! "
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm a compassionate, patient & reliable Home Health Aide with over 8 yrs of Senior Care Experience. I have both experience in Home Care & Memory Care/Assisting Living Facilities. I can assist with ADL's, Transportation Services, Running Errands, Shopping, Medication Reminders and/or Distribution, Cooking Meals & Light...
Jessica can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, dementia, meal prep, personal care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"I can not express how grateful I was to have Jessica help with the care of my mother. She was caring not only to mom, but keeping us all aware of moms days since we all lived out of state. We called her out angel
On earth! She was with mom days leading up to the...
Care member
3.7
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I used to be a school teacher. I gave up teaching when my first son was born 21 years ago and opened my own home daycare, so I can raise my children. My children are now grown. I love to cook, bake and love nature. I cared for both my Mom and Pop until they passed. My dad, battled dementia/Alzheimer's.. I love playing card...
Stacie can also help with: Home modification, errands, personal care, dementia, hospice services, meal prep & more
5.0
"Stacie has been a great companion to my mother! She worked about 12 hours/week to help my mom with running errands, taking her to appointments and keeping her company. Stacie is caring and thoughtful and reliable. Highly recommend!"
Theresa H.
Tess K.
Melbourne, FL
$23/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.5
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a CNA and have been since 1991. I have extensive experience working with seniors with Dementia. Also enjoy working with children of all ages. I have a current BLS and vaccinated. I also enjoy working with all kinds of pets. I love what I do. And if you hire me, I will make sure that your loved one is well looked after.
Tess can also help with: Hospice services, errands, dementia, meal prep, personal care
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"She did an awesome job taking care of me."
Care member
5.0
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Trustworthy and compassionate Concierge CNA, looking to provide exceptional care for your loved ones. American Red Cross Honor graduate April 2018, CPR/AED/First Aid Certified. 10+ years of professional experience with private clients. Knowledgeable and experienced with patients with disabilities, dementia, Alzheimer's, ALS,...
Celia can also help with: Errands, dementia, meal prep, companionship, hospice services, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Often went beyond what we asked caring for my mom overnight. Always cheerful. Able to calm when others around weren't. Competent AND truly caring. A joy to have her help our family. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have over 10 years experience in senior care. I have worked with dementia and Alzheimer's. I have taken care of a cancer patients. I'm experienced with diabetic patients and can administer shots. I'm very passionate of seniors and very patient. I'm a very kind, giving and loving person. I am available to speak with you...
Susan can also help with: Errands, dementia, live-in home care, companionship, hospice services, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Susan is a very kind and compassionate person. I don't think we could of gotten through the last days without her help. My mother loved having her there! "
Fran H.
5.0
(1)
Compassionate & professional Certified Nursing Assistant. Working in senior care for over 20 years in Assisted living, Memory care & Private duty environments. Specializes in Alzheimer's & Dementia care.
Zaida can also help with: Live-in home care, hospice services, dementia
Skills:
CPR
CNA
5.0
"One of the best people I've ever met!! Zaida really cares for each and every one of her patients as if it were her own family. If you get the opportunity to to hire her as a care giver TAKE IT!!!!!!"
Amara V.
5.0
(1)
My name is Jessica and I am a 35-year-old Human Services student with an AS degree, currently working on a BA. I have 10+ years experience as a Home Health Aide/Care Taker. Some of my duties were to clean their home, administer medication, cook meals, run errands, bathe and dress, companionship etc. I am very familiar with the...
Jessica can also help with: Personal care, live-in home care, dementia
5.0
"Jessica was great with my Mom who has dementia, trouble walking and can be a tad difficult at this point. Jessica took it all in stride, was a few minutes early, and very flexible. When you are going through a loved one having dementia the caregivers are joining in...
Susan A.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello!
My name is Gelia but my friends and family call me Gigi. I'm an army veterans wife and I'm a licensed CNA, certified med. tech and a licensed phlebotomist.
I've been working with seniors since 2011, and then moving on to Georgia living Senior home care. I ended up leaving Georgia living to take care of my brother that...
Gelia can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, dementia, meal prep, personal care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Gigi is fantastic. She took care of my mom who has dementia in my mom's home, and I trusted her completely. She was so kind to my mother and took such good care of her that I cannot recommend her high enough. Mom loved her, and Gigi really kept an eye on her. I...
David V.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, i'm Stacey. I have been a caregiver for over 5 yrs and would like the opportunity to care for your loved one.
I have experience with Dementia, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, MS and other unique cases.
I started caring for seniors when my dad took Ill. He was my first patient and loved one.
I have been...
Stacey can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, personal care, companionship, live-in home care, mobility assistance & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
CPR
5.0
"Stacey is amazing ! We are so glad she has joined our family full time . "
Kendall G.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Angelina, I've been a certified nursing assistant for 15 years. Specializing in Alzheimer's, Dementia and end of life. In settings such as hospitals, Nursing homes, Hospice and home care. I'm also CPR certified as well as 12 other certifications. Every family deserves Exceptional care for their loved one, please...
Angelina can also help with: Errands, dementia, meal prep, companionship, hospice services, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Angelina was just what we needed for my father last year and is a hard worker. She's clean, polite and industrious. She took good care of my father and kept him fed and carried out light housekeeping. "
Mary S.
5.0
(8)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Dolores, everyone calls me Loly. I am bilingual English/Spanish, I am a CNA licensed, I have always been passionate about helping people of all ages, it's important to have someone you can trust when you have a love one that needs help. My experience as a CNA begins when I work as a translator for medical missions out...
Dolores can also help with: Errands, dementia, personal care, companionship, home modification, meal prep & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Dolores is absolutely the best caretaker a person could ask for. She is just like family to her clients and really cares for the needs of her clients. She has done miracles with her care of our family member. You will be very lucky to have her services and care. "
Care member
Christina M.
Melbourne, FL
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Lpn Looking For Part Time Work Or Companion For Your Loved One
I'd describe my personality as easy to get along with and a great listener.
I like caring for seniors because as a little girl I watched my mother care for others and she loved what she was doing. In my teenage years I became my mother's caregiver until she passed 6 years ago. I am now my dad's caregiver who has dementia and...
Christina can also help with: Light cleaning, home modification, transportation, errands, meal prep, mobility assistance & more
Skills:
Licensed Nurse
I recently took care of my mother in my home as she couldn't live alone due to dementia.
Marla can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, errands, respite care, transportation
I am 66 years young. I have always enjoyed helping the elderly. I volunteered years ago for Easter Seals and did crafts with the ladies and volunteered with the dementia patients. I take my 87-year-old friend places just to get her out of her house and to enjoy life. I helped care for my father who passed away at 91. I am...
Evelyn can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, dementia, transportation
I've been in the senior care career field for 3 1/2 years, starting with my grandmother who suffered from dementia and a stroke. Then, worked in many facilities specializing in dementia and Alzheimer's disease, and the the one thing I learned was a smile is contagious. I'm joyful, high spirited, punctual, and efficient. I've...
Brooklyn can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, dementia, meal prep
Una M.
Cocoa, FL
$16-22/hr • 10 yrs exp
I am an experienced Certified Nurse Assistant with over 10 years of experience. I have had extensive experience and education caring for individuals with Dementa, Alzheimer's, Primary Progressive Aphasia and Lewy Body Dementia. I have worked with clients with Strokes, Quadraplegics, Parkinson's Disease and other medical...
Una can also help with: Hospice services, errands, respite care, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
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Recent dementia care reviews in Merritt Island, FL
Maria M.
5.0
Marita took care of both my parents for a few years. Mom had advanced dementia and dad had diabetes and a heart condition and she treated them both with so much care and love. She treated them like her own parents. I never had to worry when she was working the shift Anybody who hires her will not...
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Jessica E.
5.0
I can not express how grateful I was to have Jessica help with the care of my mother. She was caring not only to mom, but keeping us all aware of moms days since we all lived out of state. We called her out angel
On earth! She was with mom days leading up to the end of her life, and the phone calls...
- Care member
Stacie C.
5.0
Hiring Stacie to care for my 95 year old mother was one of the best decisions we made. Stacie's professionalism set our minds at ease, while her cheerful demeanor brightened my mother's last few months.
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Tess K.
5.0
She did an awesome job taking care of me.
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Celia V.
5.0
Celia is an amazing caregiver. She is always looking for ways to help and improve care. She worked with my quadriplegic husband with ALS for over a year. She started as part time and as we needed more care she became full time. She can use a Hoyer Lift and she makes everything look so easy. Even...
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FAQs for finding dementia care near you in Merritt Island, FL
What is the basic concept of dementia care near me in Merritt Island, FL?
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 Merritt Island, FL, 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 Merritt Island, FL?
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 Merritt Island, FL is $21.67.
How can I find dementia care near me in Merritt Island, FL?
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 Merritt Island, FL 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 Merritt Island, FL?
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 Merritt Island, FL, 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 Merritt Island, FL?
When you’re interviewing a caregiver for in home care for dementia near you in Merritt Island, FL, 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 Merritt Island, FL dementia care listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Dementia Care in Merritt Island, FL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews of the 60 listed dementia care.