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I have experience in working with long term patients in nursing homes and working in rehab, also with dementia and alzheimer's patients. I'm also a medical assistant, I have experience in phlebotomy, urinalysis, EKG's, ear irrigation and vital signs.
Skills:
CNA
Amanda T.
Newington, CT
$22-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Nurse Looking For Private Care Helping People Of All Ages.
I am a nurse of 22 years experience in many fields including dementia care, psych for both adults and children. I am looking for a private care job and would be willing to help any age groups with whatever their current needs are.
I'd describe my personality as caring, reliable and trustworthy
I'm looking for a job that could...
Amanda can also help with: Meal prep, hospice services, light cleaning, errands, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Licensed Nurse
CPR
Have been in the medical field for the last 25 years. I have a vast amount experience with complex medical patients and dementia. I enjoy caring for others.
Cheryl can also help with: Personal care, respite care, light cleaning, hospice services, dementia
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
CNA
Anita J.
Middletown, CT
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 20 years experience .. I have worked doing private duty with patients with many different aliments such as cerbal palsey dementia, Parkinson's disease.... I have also work 5 years at Essex meadows a nursing home.. I also work now at a Middlesex hospital for 5 years in a Critical care unit. And now I work at Hospital of...
Anita can also help with: Live-in home care, hospice services, light cleaning, errands, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Anita showed up on time. Parked her car in a safe place which would made it easy for me to get into. Anita's job was to assist me at my son's wedding and after-party wedding event. I have neuropathy and have trouble walking, especially with stairs. I had to...
Care member
5.0
(5)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
PCA with valid certificate. Experience with diabetics, heart conditions, feeding tube, dementia and medication assistance
Charlene can also help with: Respite care, personal care, hospice services, dementia
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
CPR
5.0
"Charlene is literally the best and I would highly recommend her when she is available. She is reliable and punctual and has made a extremely difficult situation with my Mother much easier. She has a great personality and my mom truly loves her, she has become part...
Matthew J.
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Experience EMT/CNA Caregiver.
Worked w Dementia, Alzheimer's, Stroke L/R, Behavioral, Hospice, Disabled. Over 30 years experience. Great work ethics and always on time!
Committed & Reliable!!
Zina can also help with: Personal care, light cleaning, dementia
Nontando M.
Middletown, CT
$20-44/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hey there !
I hope everything is good on your side. I have been a caregiver for 3 year, worked in homecare and assistance living facility and independent living facility.
Therefore with the experience I gained, I would help my client with;
- Meal preparation
- Medication Reminder
-Accompany to medical appointments
-Light...
Nontando can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, live-in home care, errands, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Since I retired from my full time career with AT&T Mobility I have been working for Companions and Homemakers and private clients helping the elderly in their homes. I spent many years assisting my mother who had dementia and am very involved with the care for my sister who has a severe traumatic brain injury. I also am a loving...
Patty can also help with: Transportation, meal prep, respite care, light cleaning, errands, dementia & more
I have over 20 years of experience. I graduated with an associates degree in nursing in 2005. Prior to that I worked as a CNA in the hospital, skilled nursing, and private duty settings. I was a volunteer EMT and CPR instructor. As a nurse, I have worked med/surg, pediatrics, family practice, psychiatric, and Homecare. I have...
Michele L can also help with: Respite care, meal prep, personal care, light cleaning, errands, dementia & more
I currently assist a 97-year-old 3 days per week. I handle errands, cooking, meal planning, organization, cleaning, yard work, and more. Additionally I helped care for my grandmother for seven years. She had Dementia and I assisted with meal times, exercise and bathing/bathroom. I am extremely patient and have a cheery...
Erin can also help with: Personal care, live-in home care, meal prep, light cleaning, errands, dementia & more
Breanna M.
Middletown, CT
$23-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hi I'm a very reliable , patient and caring person with approximately 6 years of experience with senior care. I have worked with assisted living, rehabilitation centers and dementia care. personally I'm an organizer, planner and multitasker . With my experience , work ethic and skills I will be able to provide a supervised,...
Breanna can also help with: Live-in home care, transportation, light cleaning, errands, dementia
Skills:
CNA
5.0
(5)
I was a cna for 15 years, I have 30 years of experience with Alzheimer's, dementia, I also was a physical therapy aide. I have hospice experience, I love to do crafts, I have a very bubbly personality, love live theatre! Going to the beach. Picnic lunches. You can text me @ eight six zero eight nine zero four one four zero
Sandra can also help with: Mobility assistance, hospice services, meal prep, errands, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Sandy took care of my Mom after my Dad passed away. She is very good as a companion, especially working with someone with dementia. Sandy is a people person. She is caring, kind, respectful, dependable and fun!
Sandy has become a very good friend also throughout...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have been employed as a Private Care Coordinator for the past 15 years. Prior to that I was employed as a CNA for six years at a medical facility. I have extensive experience with Dementia and Alzheimer's patients. I planned and coordinated all facets of their care including scheduling appointments, attending appointments,...
Kristy can also help with: Respite care, live-in home care, personal care, hospice services, home modification, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
CNA
5.0
"For the past 3 and 1/2 years, Kristy has cared for my dad, then both parents, and most recently my mom. She is an amazing caregiver - punctual, compassionate, professional and highly knowledgeable. She saw my dad through the many stages of dementia and handled...
Mike C.
4.3
(6)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Strong medical background with ICU experience as a Nursing Technician/ Nursing Assistant, 20+ years of homecare experience specialized in memory care and dementia patients as well as Parkinson's Disease and end of life care/ hospice care. I have excellent references and great reputation as a caregiver , companion, cook and...
Maria can also help with: Meal prep, hospice services, light cleaning, errands, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
5.0
"Maria was a dream come true. An absolute gem of a person. Very kind and patient. Friendly and professional. We enjoyed her company. She was amazing with my mother in law."
Steven J.
Nomhle M.
Southington, CT
$17-30/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Good day family
My name is Mandy, I'm a responsible person who loves people and sharing stories. I have experience with dealing with old clients who have dementia, bed bound and stroke.
Nomhle can also help with: Meal prep, live-in home care, light cleaning, dementia
5.0
"Very nice and kind
Always professional and respectful
Lucky hy know her and work with her"
Petra M.
Melissa P.
Chester, CT
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hello Families, I'm Melissa. I have 20 years of dementia, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, MS, ALS, TBI, bedridden, amputation. Experience. I love what I do, I am good at what I do and educated on what I do. I've been doing home care for over 10 years. I started my career when I was 18 years old. I have experience with medication...
Melissa can also help with: Personal care, light cleaning, mobility assistance, errands, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Kind, caring person. Reliable, knowledgeable, great communication skills, goes above and beyond in all areas of care"
Care member
5.0
(1)
I have 10 years of experience in companionship with the elderly which included tasks along the lines of transport, cleaning, medication management and cooking. I also have six years of experience and references from families with patients suffering from Dementia and Alzheimer's.
Tamar can also help with: Mobility assistance, live-in home care, meal prep, errands, dementia, companionship & more
5.0
"Tamar was a wonderful caregiver to my dad before his passing. She provided him with every day needs such as cooking meals, cleaning, laundry and grocery shopping.
She has a very caring and loving personality. Tamar could always make my dad smile. Would highly...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have more than 30 years of experience as a certified caregiver for seniors, including Dementia and all stages of Alzheimer's. I have provided live-in, overnight and intermittent care, medication management and transfers. I am a licensed, insured driver for appointments and errands.
Susan can also help with: Respite care, live-in home care, personal care, hospice services, home modification, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Susan is an excellent Caregiver and a pleasure to work with. She is punctual, dependable, and always goes above and beyond when caring for our Mother. She is trustworthy, knowledgeable and has years of experience caring for Elders. I highly recommend her for any...
Martha D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Managing care is what I do. Food prep, shopping, errands, scheduling. You name it. I am passionate about taking care of my clients. I am CPR certified. I have been certified as a CNA since 2012 and still am currently. As well as PCA & RA. I have worked with dementia patients, paraplegic, IV drains, diabetes. Look forward of...
Katherine can also help with: Live-in home care, hospice services, light cleaning, errands, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:
Wound Care
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"We hired Katherine to help with our 95 year old mother stay in her home. Katherine can relate to mom and works to make sure mom is safe in her home. Mom looks forward to her coming each week. I would recommend Katherine."
Janet L.
Janet S.
Hartford, CT
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Professional And Compassionate CNA With 14years Experience Looking For Full-time Work.
4.8
(6)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
A little about me. Hi my name is Janet and I enjoy working with the elderly community. I'm CPR certified, and also a CNA with 22 years of experience. My focus is in dementia/Alzheimer's and Hospice care . I've obtained my certification as a dementia care specialist through the Hebrew Home and I am also ABI certified. For the...
Janet can also help with: Light cleaning, home modification, hospice services, errands, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"We were lucky to find Janet to care for my mother-in-law who had advanced dementia. Janet is very competent, compassionate and highly reliable professional with great work ethics. Her caring and assisting skills are top notch with people with dementia. She is great...
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Recent dementia care reviews in Portland, CT
Anita J.
5.0
Anita showed up on time. Parked her car in a safe place which would made it easy for me to get into. Anita's job was to assist me at my son's wedding and after-party wedding event. I have neuropathy and have trouble walking, especially with stairs. I had to climb up and down at least 20 steps....
- Care member
Charlene H.
5.0
She is a loving caring person 💗 💕 she has gone out of her way to all of her patients and to get me to all of my appointments ❤
- Care member
Sandra S.
5.0
Sandy took care of my Mom after my Dad passed away. She is very good as a companion, especially working with someone with dementia. Sandy is a people person. She is caring, kind, respectful, dependable and fun!
Sandy has become a very good friend also throughout the years.
- Care member
Kristy P.
5.0
For the past 3 and 1/2 years, Kristy has cared for my dad, then both parents, and most recently my mom. She is an amazing caregiver - punctual, compassionate, professional and highly knowledgeable. She saw my dad through the many stages of dementia and handled each stage with grace and humor....
- Mike C.
Maria K.
5.0
Maria was with us for a week before my husband passed. She is a very caring, compassionate and kind woman. Perfect, almost. I'd hire her again, in a heartbeat.
- Care member
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FAQs for finding dementia care near you in Portland, CT
What is the basic concept of dementia care near me in Portland, CT?
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 Portland, CT, 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 Portland, CT?
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 Portland, CT is $23.33.
How can I find dementia care near me in Portland, CT?
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 Portland, CT 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 Portland, CT?
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 Portland, CT, 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 Portland, CT?
When you’re interviewing a caregiver for in home care for dementia near you in Portland, CT, 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.