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Tonya T.


Portage, IN

$25/hr10 yrs exp

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I have experience working with cancer patients as well as patients suffering from dementia. I have also worked with patients who suffer from terminal ailments.
Tonya can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, dementia, hospice services, respite care, meal prep & more
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Shanna K.


Portage, IN

$18/hr8 yrs exp

References Upon Request, Senior caregiver

I have 8 years of experience taking care of some amazing people that I'm grateful for getting to know and help up until their passing. I started after my dad passed, caring for a wonderful man (quadriplegic) for 6 years. I helped for 4 months with cancer patient who had dementia. I do wish that I had more time with her, but I...
Shanna can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, meal prep, mobility assistance, hospice services, errands & more
Skills:

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

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Barbara W.


Portage, IN

$20-26/hr7 yrs exp

Warm, Loving, Professional Care For Your Loved One.

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have 7 years experience as a caregiver. I have been trained to do almost anything one could need. I can bathe in a bathtub, bed bath, or shower. I can prepare meals and feed a patient. I know how to check a temperature, blood pressure, heartbeat, blood sugar and oxidation. I can use a Hoyer lift for bed ridden patients. I can...
Barbara can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, personal care, meal prep
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Karina H.


Lake Station, IN

$20-40/hr10 yrs exp

4.7

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Hello my name is Karina. I am a certified nursing assistant who strives to help people. I love what I do with a passion, I wouldn't trade what my job entails for the world. I want nothing more than to make a difference in someone's life. I am a firm believer that compassion goes a long way towards a happy client/patient. My CPR...
Karina can also help with: Hospice services, live-in home care, errands, companionship, dementia, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

5.0
"I worked with her at the hospital. Cares ,very hardworking, dependable helpful and friendly."

Gail B.

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Karen M.


Valparaiso, IN

$30/hr10 yrs exp

RN Specializing In Neuro, Dementia, Psych, Rehab

Experienced nurse in the following areas: Dementia Rehabilitation Psych Home care Private Caregiver Available some evenings after 4 p.m. M-F and some 8 hour shifts on the weekends. Reliable transportation Meal preparation Light Housekeeping Bathing Feeding Companionship Run errands Non-smoker
Karen can also help with: Companionship, dementia, light cleaning, hospice services, errands, meal prep & more
5.0
"Karen is very kind and knowledgeable. She has cared for my father and mother in the same way that I would take care of them. She is reliable, willing to help and truly cares!"

Janet C.

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Jacqueline J.


Gary, IN

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Home Health Aid

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Seeking a position as a certified Health Aid provider to care for and comfort those in need. Experience with individuals battling dementia, Alzheimer, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, parkinson's, MS, cancer patients, stroke victims, wound care, mental disorders, chronic illnesses, feeding tube's, and other diseases and disorders....
Jacqueline can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, dementia, companionship, hospice services, errands & more
Skills:

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Miss Jackie was a wonderful asset to my grandmother’s care. She was constantly looking up options to help with a more natural solution. She was knowledgeable when it came to end of life care and helped comfort our family by providing information. She was constantly...

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Carla R.


Valparaiso, IN

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have worked with senior citizens for 23 years.. I love my job. I am compassionate and dependable. I've worked extensive with dementia and Alzheimer's patients. I hope you consider me to care for loved one.
Carla can also help with: Meal prep, companionship, dementia, mobility assistance, light cleaning, errands & more
5.0
"Carla took care of my mother in law who suffered from advanced dementia and other complications. She is professional, caring and most importantly knowledgeable in her craft. She has been a great help making the difficult process easier for the family! I'd not...

Amy W.

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Irina V.


Chesterton, IN

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time CNA Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been working as a private CNA for over 10 years, and have a lot of experience working with clients with dementia and MS. My responsibility was to provide a holistic approach to the needs and care of the elderly in their homes, nursing facilities, and assisted living communities. I was providing safety, mobility, comfort...
Irina can also help with: Respite care, dementia, companionship, personal care, meal prep, mobility assistance & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

5.0
"My family hired Irina to help with companion care for my mother with Alzheimer's disease. The goal of this was to help get my mother out of the house and regain some of the freedom the disease had taken away. Irina was amazing and patient with my mother. Irina...

Michael G.

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Kathleen G.


Hobart, IN

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Helper

I have cared for many adults who have various needs. I have helped clients who have physical and / or mental disabilities or illnesses. I am experienced with dementia, Alzheimer's, and Parkinson to name a few. Can handle medicine maintenance. I take care of the cooking, cleaning up after ourselves in the kitchen. I am willing to...
Kathleen can also help with: Companionship, errands, personal care, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep & more
Skills:

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

5.0
"Kathleen has helped to provide care for my husband who has Parkinson's. I have found her to be attentive to his special needs and she has been insightful and asks questions to be thoroughly prepared."

Judy B.

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Brittany T.


Lake Station, IN

$14/hr10 yrs exp

Loving Companion/caregiver

Hello I'm a 11 year experienced caregiver! I started this journey in 2013 with my first patient with Alzheimer's and dementia. I was with her for 6 years until she passed. Afterwards I've had multiple hospice patients, traumatic brain injury, stroke patients and more! I also have experience in wound care, diabetes, feeding tube,...
Brittany can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, live-in home care, hospice services, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

5.0
"Brittany is a very caring, thorough, fantastic caregiver. I would highly recommend her to anyone. From daily caregiving to taking care of your family member in their final days. Anyone would be blessed to have her."

Maribeth O.

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Linda R.


Chesterton, IN

$20-30/hr7 yrs exp

I am responsible, reliable, trustworthy and have 7 years of experience senior care, including 2 with dementia patient . My aim is to help seniors through the aging process while keeping their dignity and grace. I will happily help my clients with compassion and patience in any and all ways to lessen their stress and burden. . I...
Linda can also help with: Companionship, errands, light cleaning, meal prep, personal care, dementia & more
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Sara C.


Hobart, IN

$20/hr6 yrs exp

Fun Caregiver Looking For New Experiences

Looking for my newest best friend I'd describe my personality as happy, caring, and outgoing. I like caring for seniors because taking care of the elderly is what I was put on this Earth to do! I'm looking for a job that I can be challenged at daily. I'm looking for someone that wants me to help care for them. I started...
Sara can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, companionship, errands, live-in home care, light cleaning & more
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Mari M.


Hobart, IN

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Compassionate And Experienced Caregiver

I have been working with seniors for the last 20 years. Years of experience with Alzheimer's and Dementia patients. My goal is to help the elderly maintain their independence and quality of life.
Mari can also help with: Hospice services, respite care, personal care, dementia
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Priscilla J.


Lake Station, IN

$25/hr7 yrs exp

Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been a caregiver for about 10 yrs now... I use to work for an agency for about 7 yrs after my last client who I cared for for about 5 yrs passed away I than went out on my own.... currently I care for two women who have dementia... I also just do showers.... I will run any errands that are needed cook meals do some...
Priscilla can also help with: Personal care, dementia
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Alecia G.


Chesterton, IN

$18-35/hr6 yrs exp

I have helped several friends and family members have ease knowing their loved ones are taking care of well they be able to go to work/ get a break or even just run some errands. I have worked with all kinds of people from people with Alzheimer's/ dementia to people who just have mobility problems or diabetes and so many more....
Alecia can also help with: Errands, transportation, meal prep, dementia, light cleaning
I used to work at st anthony's village, on the dementia unit as a CNA. I loved what I did and the bonds I created with the residents there. I have about two years paid experience working with the elderly.
Kaylynn can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, dementia
Skills:

CNA

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Brenda B.


Chesterton, IN

$8-13/hr5 yrs exp

Care Giver

I have taken care of elderly both with Alzheimer's and Dementia. We had a lady live in 24/7 with dementia for almost a year. We loved her like family. I have also done part time elder care where I came to their home. I have had much experience, since growing up with a mom who did this with our family. I do believe care taking is...
Brenda can also help with: Transportation, errands, meal prep, dementia, light cleaning
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Isabella W.


Valparaiso, IN

$20-50/hr

Looking For Just A Summer Job!

I'm Bella I'm a Purdue Student and am 21 years old. I would love to accompany your loved one and help them with their daily schedule doing whatever, whether they just need someone to talk to them and keep an eye out or take to doctors appointments/run errands. I worked in a hospital delivering food to patients of all kinds so I...
Isabella can also help with: Meal prep, errands, light cleaning, transportation
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Carol B.


Valparaiso, IN

$12-20/hr4 yrs exp

Comforting Person

I'm a compassionate, caring, honest person who has always had the love for helping families with their loved ones. I started helping families with loved ones in 2020. My experience is with dementia, companionship, , etc. For many years, I've helped families with cleaning their homes, running errand, doctor appointments & social...
Carol can also help with: Personal care, light cleaning, errands, meal prep, dementia
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Isabella P.


Chesterton, IN

$12-20/hr2 yrs exp

Part Time In Home Care

I am a registered nurse in the ICU with experience in home health care, personal care, medications, hospice, and dementia. I worked as a home health aide for a privately owned company while in nursing school. With my experience in nursing school and at work, I can offer quality care to your loved one.
Isabella can also help with: Personal care, dementia, respite care
Skills:

Wound Care

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

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Recent dementia care reviews in Portage, IN

Karina H.

5.0

I worked with her at the hospital. Cares ,very hardworking, dependable helpful and friendly.

- Gail B.

Karen M.

5.0

Karen is very kind and knowledgeable. She has cared for my father and mother in the same way that I would take care of them. She is reliable, willing to help and truly cares!

- Janet C.

Jacqueline J.

5.0

Jacqueline cared for my mother for the last 2 months of my mother's life. Jacqueline was a very kind and caring caregiver, always looking for ways to make my mother as comfortable as possible.

- Care member

Carla R.

5.0

We hired Carla to care for my dad, who has Alzheimer’s. She is wonderful! She is kind, compassionate and experienced working with seniors who have Alzheimer’s. I appreciate her for all of the fun and creative activities that she did with my dad to keep him active. Also, her communication was...

- Samantha R.

Irina V.

5.0

My family hired Irina to help with companion care for my mother with Alzheimer's disease. The goal of this was to help get my mother out of the house and regain some of the freedom the disease had taken away. Irina was amazing and patient with my mother. Irina took her on to get lunch, walks,...

- Michael G.

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