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Dementia care in Oakland, NJ
Ianna J.
Oakland, NJ
$25-50/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hi, my name is l'm anna. I am a joyful, trustworthy, responsible, patient, compassionate and reliable person who enjoys spending time with seniors. Whether it's running errands, playing games which I love to do, engaging in conversation, going for a walk or cooking.
Visiting my grandma who was in a nursing home with mild...
Ianna can also help with: Meal prep, errands, transportation, light cleaning
5.0
(2)
I'm from Thailand. I have been here for 16 years. I have completed 76 hours of the CHHA training program from a home care agency. I've been taking care of dementia people for three years. My personality: I love to take care of people. I'm friendly and kind, and I also like to cook. I'm comfortable with Pets. I Have CHHA. (...
Kanyanat can also help with: Meal prep, companionship, light cleaning, errands, transportation
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"She has become part of the family. She takes wonderful care of my mother."
Kim K.
5.0
(3)
10+ years of experience w/ seniors both in-home care and in facilities. I have strong references, am extremely compassionate, upbeat, patient, kind, very engaged, trustworthy, and reliable.
I am trained in personal care, physical therapy assistance, bathing, feeding, transporting, and have been contracted through hospice.
I...
Christine can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, personal care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Hard worker
Dependable
Trustworthy"
Karen D.
Christa V.
Bloomingdale, NJ
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been working as a professional senior caregiver for over 10 years. I started out in the field as a senior companion and fell in love with the work. Through the years I have worked with many different seniors with different needs. I have experience with seniors that suffer from Alzheimer's and dementia- from early onset...
Christa can also help with: Hospice services, companionship, errands, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia & more
5.0
"Christa is wonderful with my Dad! Has such a positive personality that helps to draw him out of his inertia. She also thinks on her feet with suggestions and ideas to help all of us in his care as his dementia grows and his day to day tasks become more...
Christina V.
Maureen B.
Wayne, NJ
$24/hr • 10 yrs exp
40 Years As An LPN With A Lot Of Experience In Many Areas Of Nursing
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
40 years in nursing, 18 in LTC, ACUTE CARE, DEMENTIA , & HOSPICE CARE.. , Also worked in MEDICAL/ SURGICAL & DOCTORS OFFICES.. CPR certified, pediatric home care experience,, has been a nurse for 40 years .. looking for Part-Time, experience with good references , ,, reliable, good worker, friendly & honest.. CPR certified....
Maureen can also help with: Companionship, hospice services, dementia, mobility assistance, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
Licensed Nurse
5.0
"Maureen has been so great with my mother in law!!"
Joanne C.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello , I am a welcoming, nurturing, flexible, and well experienced individual. I am a Certified Home Health Aide. I have worked in this field for 10+ years both as a live in aide and in the nursing home setting and assisted living setting. I am a mother of 8, all adults now & with 3 grandchildren. I am a family oriented...
Rosalee can also help with: Respite care, live-in home care, personal care, dementia, hospice services
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"She was a great caregiver but she was also a great friend as well as a someone you can always call on day or night , she is caring, thoughtful , honest and will always make you feel welcome and comfortable around her she is the the type of person who deserves all...
Sheneil A.
Donna H.
Paterson, NJ
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(8)
Certified Home Health Aide, responsible for providing the highest degree of quality care and services, while assisting with medication. Provide caring companionship, promoting excellent in clients care in accordance with each client. Dementia care provider. dependable and reliable. discuss what time are available to fit client...
Donna can also help with: Meal prep, errands, companionship, light cleaning
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
5.0
"Very nice, patient and professional.
Donna is also very reliable."
Care member
Digna U.
Paterson, NJ
$35/hr • 5 yrs exp
4.5
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have almost 7 seven year experience I used to working in a lot different kind a cases of senior needed, mobility, bed bath, shower, feeding, eye everything about cares and Also I'm doing child with special needs. I used to work in different kind of cases. I have experience in dementia Alzheimer's. I'm a certificate CHHA. now...
4.0
"Digna is always on time and even better, always early. She's honest and I trusted her from the start. She's a good driver, and when she takes you out, she makes sure you're safe. She's attentive, caring and I appreciated the help in the mornings. She loves what she...
Brian J.
Valerie S.
West Milford, NJ
$30-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Your Loving Irish Companion
My name is Valerie. I am a mother of two grown children and live in Northern NJ. Have been caring for seniors in NY and NJ for over 20 years. My previous cases have included those with dementia, huntington's, cancer and those who are frail. I treat everyone care for with love, respect and dignity. I...
Valerie can also help with: Light cleaning, personal care, errands, dementia, meal prep
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Valerie was a delight to work with. She cared for my very elderly mother with tenderness and efficiency. She is competent, professional, reliable and has a warm and friendly manner that made all of us look forward to being with her including other family members. "
Care member
Jeannette L.
Paterson, NJ
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Private Aide At Home Part Time Or Full Time I'm Very Care Person With Good Reference Good Experience
4.2
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I work for 15 year like home health aide I am a medication aide too a lot experience with patients with dementia , Parkinson's diabetic high blood pressure and depression... help with personal need at home shopping , personal care Dr appointment. Companion care .
Jeannette can also help with: Dementia, personal care, respite care
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Compassionate and a true positive spirit. Very skilled and understanding of limited capacity. I would welcome her as my own caregiver."
Kathryn H.
Jackie P.
Pompton Plains, NJ
$25/hr • 8 yrs exp
I Took Care Of My Mom For 2 Years. I Cared For Her By Feeding, Doctor's Appt, Entertainment, Etc.
4.6
(7)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
I have 8 years experiences caring for elderly clients (male and female) as a Professional Personal Care Assistant. I have worked with clients that had Dementia, Diabetes, Bedridden, Mental Issues, Brain Injury,
Stroke and Mobility problems. I have taken care of a client with Down Syndrome. I took care of a man that was a...
Jackie can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, mobility assistance, meal prep, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Jackie is super kind and loving! She’s so easy to talk to and get along with! I highly recommend her!!"
Care member
Christine R.
Lincoln Park, NJ
$35/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I'd describe my personality as very caring, patient, helpful, friendly, and empathetic. I love being around seniors and helping them be happy in their daily life through dedicated care and companionship. I love chatting about old times and love listening.
I have previous experience of taking care of patients with...
Christine can also help with: Mobility assistance, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep, errands, companionship & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
CPR
5.0
"Christine was caring, patient, and such a great help in my home. She went above and beyond to help me and made sure to always check on me. "
Yetta C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Specialized in caring patient with Alzheimer's, Lewy body dementia and diabetes. My top qualities as a home health aid are the following, compassion, Plenty of patience and empathy, attention to details, honesty , good communication skills etc. My most recent patient who I took care for two years had Lewy body dementia. I also...
Yohanny can also help with: Dementia, errands, light cleaning, mobility assistance, companionship, meal prep & more
5.0
"Yohanny was wonderful lovely lady. She was kind and compassionate with seniors and took great care of my mother in law. She was always on time and honest. I highly recommend Yohanny, she loves what she does and do it with great heart."
Hijong D.
Elissaveta G.
West Milford, NJ
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
10+ year of experience in senior care in home settings.
Most recent position of 1. 5 years was for an elderly women with dementia. I was hired by the family to provide assistance with all activities of daily living including feeding, bathing, toileting and management of medications.
My cheerful personality helps me to be an...
Elissaveta can also help with: Live-in home care, personal care, light cleaning, dementia
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Elle cared for my mom for about 18 months - mom had dementia that continued to get worse over that period. Elle was great with - always tried to talk and engage her, always kept her looking nice."
Cathy R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Studied at branford hall , for surgical technology and medical assistant. Along with working as of recently two /2 agencies for home health aide for senior care. Patients with Alzheimer's & dementia, 10 years experience, took care of my family with dementia. (25 clients )
* also work for post op. Surgical procedures for people....
Tanya can also help with: Meal prep, errands, light cleaning, dementia, live-in home care, companionship & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
"A very caring person ! Knowledgeable, intelligent and a very nice personality."
William G.
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Linda and I am a hard-working care giver who loves what I do! I have 9 years of experience working with seniors with a variety of needs. Specifically, I've cared for seniors with MS and dementia effectively and with care. I am comfortable feeding, showering, changing, taking patients to doctor's appointments,...
Linda can also help with: Mobility assistance, companionship, personal care, dementia, errands, hospice services & more
5.0
"Linda is a care giver for my disabled wife. She cares for her in a loving and professional manner. Her duties include bathing, dressings and meal preparation and feeding. I highly recommend her for anyone seeking a top notch care giver"
jerry J.
Aleita S.
Township of Washington, NJ
$23-35/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I believe everyone should be treated with kindness in care, no matter your age, young or old. Growing up my best friend was my grandma. Towards the end of her life, it got a little difficult with her dementia but it opened my eyes to how much I valued spending time with her. I would love the opportunity to show that same value...
Aleita can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, errands, light cleaning, transportation
5.0
"Aleita has enriched my nonagenarian mother's life immeasurably. Aside from her reliability and excellence in performing her "caregiver" duties, she researches and selects fun and enriching activities to take my mother to in the course of the day. My mother...
Care member
Kathleen O.
Ringwood, NJ
$30-38/hr • 10 yrs exp
Medical Professional Specializing In Senior Care, Certified Dementia Care Specialist
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have recently worked on a daily basis with Dementia clients and end of life care in the Rutherford, Lyndhurst and Ringwood areas of NJ. I have also used my certification as a personal trainer to maintain functional fitness with clients. I believe open communication with family is imperative to provide optimal care. I am a...
Kathleen can also help with: Mobility assistance, dementia, errands, companionship, meal prep, hospice services & more
Skills:
CPR
Khatuna K.
Lincoln Park, NJ
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
** COVID-19 Vaccinated **
I'm a 47-year-old caregiver with 10+ years of experience. I've looked after elderly with dementia other medical conditions as a caregiver and companion. Some of the daily tasks have included cooking, cleaning, organization of medications, laundry and going out for dinners. I have my own car, and...
Khatuna can also help with: Dementia, personal care
I am a senior myself so
Our conversations can be relatable. I am a caretaker by nature. I love meeting people's needs and making them feel they have some independence. I have cared for people with dementia. I have pets so I'm comfortable with all types. I'm a caretaker and companion. I do not have any certificates. Thank you...
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Recent dementia care reviews in Oakland, NJ
Kanyanat W.
5.0
She has become part of the family. She takes wonderful care of my mother.
- Kim K.
Christine S.
5.0
Most dedicated hard working person I've met. Loyal. Trustworthy. Every quality one would want for employee she possesses. Personally and professionally.
- Erica M.
Christa V.
5.0
Christa is wonderful with my Dad! Has such a positive personality that helps to draw him out of his inertia. She also thinks on her feet with suggestions and ideas to help all of us in his care as his dementia grows and his day to day tasks become more difficult! A true winner!
- Christina V.
Maureen B.
5.0
Maureen has been so great with my mother in law!!
- Joanne C.
Rosalee C.
5.0
She is a great mentor and lovely lady and I am grateful that I met her at my church. She gives so much love and care to others. She is helpful, understanding, and always shows compassion. Any family would be lucky to have her in their lives.
- Dwayne M.
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FAQs for finding dementia care near you in Oakland, NJ
What is the basic concept of dementia care near me in Oakland, NJ?
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 Oakland, NJ, 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 Oakland, NJ?
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 Oakland, NJ is $25.00.
How can I find dementia care near me in Oakland, NJ?
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 Oakland, NJ 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 Oakland, NJ?
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 Oakland, NJ, 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 Oakland, NJ?
When you’re interviewing a caregiver for in home care for dementia near you in Oakland, NJ, 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.