Find Top Memory and Dementia Care Near Me in Portland, OR
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112 dementia care are listed in Portland, OR
The average posted rate is $23/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby dementia care is 5 years
Dementia care in Portland, OR
Hello! I'm a retired teacher who is available to be a caregiver and give assistance to seniors. I enjoy being with people and hearing their life stories! I am an empathetic and caring person and I think I am a good companion and helper. I took care of my own mother who had dementia, as did two of my clients, so I am familiar...
Lucinda can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, errands, transportation
I started caring for seniors when I was about 16 at my dad's foster home, with patients that had either middle or late stage dementia. I then at 18 went official and started at Cherry Blossom Cottage where I currently work. Safety checks and brief changes on all 25 residents every two hours 24/7. I take care of bed bound...
Ruhama can also help with: Light cleaning, companionship, mobility assistance, meal prep, dementia, home modification & more
Skills:
CPR
Emily S.
Portland, OR
$25-30/hr • 3 yrs exp
I'd describe my personality as positive, patient, and compassionate.
I like caring for seniors because I want to make the best of life, supporting those who need a helping hand in their experiencing the best life they can have.
I'm looking for clients and I to connect for a truly reciprocal relationship. I want to be able to...
Emily can also help with: Dementia, errands, light cleaning, live-in home care, home modification, hospice services & more
Skills:
CPR
Hello, my name is Valerie. Having raised my only son as a single mom, I became adept at household responsibilities and I would like to lighten your load.
I have spent my career in healthcare, as a dental hygienist, so helping and being with people is second nature to me. I am college educated/degreed and am CPR certified.
I...
Valerie can also help with: Companionship, respite care, errands, meal prep, dementia, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Valerie was a wonderful helper and caregiver for my elderly mother. She was comforting and kind, and always patient with my mom who suffered from alzheimers and memory loss, and an angel of support to me. Valerie was dependable and always on time. She was a...
Dottie G.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
Moved from Houston to Oregon due to husband's job. Worked for TIRR - Texas Institute for Rehabilitation and Research with brain injury patients. Did research for UT Health & Science and Research Center @Houston for the Children's Learning Institute in the Pediatric area for 8 years.
Was a CPS Investigator for 12 years and also...
Olinda can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, meal prep, errands, dementia, hospice services & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Linda is fantastic! Personable, attentive, punctual, caring and very compassionate about helping people in need. Goes above and beyond just being a clock in and out caregiver, as she will help think of ways she can help beyond her normal asked tasks. She really is...
Amy H.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Fully vaccinated as of 4. 30. 21.
I am a compassionate caregiver with five years of hands-on experience caring for my grandmother before she passed in Sept of 2020. I enjoy making the lives of others better through caregiving.
During the time caring for my grandmother I dealt with a complex variety of health issues such as...
Nicole can also help with: Errands, dementia, personal care, respite care, light cleaning, meal prep & more
I am a compassionate, experienced and reliable caregiver and end of life doula. I have been working on healthcare for 20 years! A NW native, I have been living and working in Portland since 2002. In 2010 I joined Doctors Without Borders and ran maternal health clinics overseas. I have experience with hospice, dementia, MS, ALS...
Aerlyn can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, hospice services, light cleaning, errands, home modification & more
Skills:
Wound Care
Home Health Aide
Medical Equipment Experience
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I am a C. N. A with a great list of references, and years of experience with clients who struggle with anxiety, dementia, sadness about losing a loved one, their independence etc. I do NOT work with individuals who CURSE/SCREAM/YELL at, belittle, demean, or HIT me, this has been added to my profile for a reason, so...
Tia can also help with: Hospice services, light cleaning, meal prep, errands, companionship, dementia & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Home Health Aide
Reliable, caring certified nursing Assistant with 6+ years of experience caring for elderly and vulnerable adults... work well with bedridden, physically challenged.. hospice, dementia, Alzheimer's.. memory impaired... vent.. ALS.. stroke
Help residents with daily hygiene including shower.. oral care.. peri care and minimize...
Jacinta can also help with: Respite care, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep, errands, home modification & more
Patty O.
Portland, OR
$20-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I have 5+ years experience working with seniors as a caregiver in the Portland area. Prior experience includes all aspects of senior care including seniors who want to gone on very, very long walks to those who just want to sit and chat. I have worked with those who have some dementia to those with various stages of Alzheimer's...
Patty can also help with: Mobility assistance, personal care, dementia, hospice services, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Patty is a wonderful caregiver and companion. She has excellent skills and is great at anticipating needs. Patty is flexible and able to jump into a situation, assess what's needed, and take action. She listens extremely well. You can always trust her to do the...
Care member
Kassidy V.
Portland, OR
$25-30/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Kassidy. I'm currently searching for a part-time caregiving opportunity.
My experience in assisting seniors and children with care needs has shown me sincere patience, loving kindness, and genuine companionship. I continue to carry these traits with such a high value when it comes to my everyday life. I believe...
Kassidy can also help with: Mobility assistance, meal prep, dementia, errands, light cleaning, companionship & more
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I offer in-depth sensitivity to the needs of individuals of varying emotional and health requirements with compassion, warmth, caring, serenity, approachability, attentiveness, dependability, support and presence. Holistic health and well-being are encouraged through compassionate understanding, focused observation & supportive...
Stacey can also help with: Personal care, dementia, hospice services, live-in home care, home modification, respite care & more
Hi, I'm Grace! I'm 23. As a Certified Nursing Assistant with over 2 years of experience, I am dedicated to providing compassionate and reliable care to seniors. Currently attending college at Portland State University, majoring in Biology, I bring both academic knowledge and hands-on experience to my role. My background in...
Grace can also help with: Errands, meal prep, live-in home care, dementia, light cleaning
Skills:
CNA
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
If you are looking for a different kind of caregiver, one who is proactive, ambitious, responsible, intelligent and well educated, look no further. You will be pleased with the high quality of care I provide to your loved one and at how much more smoothly the day goes with my expert oversight and management. Since I am well...
Sandra can also help with: Personal care, hospice services, respite care, dementia
5.0
"Sandra stayed with us for one week. We were very sorry to lose her, but the work proved more physical than she was comfortable with. During her time here, she was attentive, kind and professional. "
Jill P.
Hello! Clients and their adult children describe me as warm, patient, and reliable. I have a positive mindset and a great sense of humor!
I truly enjoy caring for seniors and others because I'm naturally caring, gentle, and nurturing. I'm deeply curious about others' life experiences.
I'm looking for a job that is reliable,...
April can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, home modification, companionship, light cleaning, errands & more
Hello! I'm Michael. I'm an Oregon born, Portland local. I've been a professional caregiver now for 4 years. I have cared for patients who are bed-ridden, with mobility issues, suffering from dementia and hospice.
I can provide companionship, light - medium housekeeping; laundry, kitchen and floor sanitization, trash removal,...
Michael can also help with: Hospice services, errands, live-in home care, light cleaning, companionship, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Amber P.
Portland, OR
$25/hr • 6 yrs exp
I'd describe my personality as kind, compassionate, and patient.
I like caring for seniors because I have realized it's a job that is so rewarding. Caregiving gives me a sense of purpose and fulfillment from contributing to those who need a little extra help in their day to day lives. One of my favorite things is just being an...
Amber can also help with: Meal prep, transportation, errands, light cleaning, mobility assistance, home modification & more
Skills:
CPR
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I love and am passionate about this kind of job because I have been taking care of my grandparent since I was in high school until they passed away in 1990 and one in 1991. I continue to take care of my sick father from 1993 to 1995 then he passed away. Since I moved to the United States, this is the only type of job I've done....
Lavenita can also help with: Personal care, home modification, dementia, live-in home care, respite care, hospice services & more
Ariana C.
Portland, OR
$30/hr • 3 yrs exp
Compassionate, Fun, Motivating Elder Care Provider In NE Portland
Hello! I'm Ariana, nice to meet you! My first elder care job was caring for a man with pretty advanced dementia. My next senior care job, I worked with a man whose wife was in Alzheimer's care. I drove him back-and-forth to see her, and completed other tasks for him. Now I work with two senior ladies, and take them to...
Ariana can also help with: Light cleaning, transportation, errands, meal prep, mobility assistance
Skills:
CPR
Caregiving is my true calling. I've cared for individuals as young as 9 and as old as 97 with 10 years of professional experience under my belt. I've worked both privately and in group homes and assisted living facilities.
I've cared for individuals who are cancer patients, cerebral palsy, MS, autism, TBIs, paraplegic,...
Raechel can also help with: Companionship, errands, light cleaning, dementia, mobility assistance, meal prep & more
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Recent dementia care reviews in Portland, OR
Valerie B.
5.0
Valerie was a wonderful helper and caregiver for my elderly mother. She was comforting and kind, and always patient with my mom who suffered from alzheimers and memory loss, and an angel of support to me. Valerie was dependable and always on time. She was a peaceful presence at a difficult time...
- Dottie G.
Olinda R.
5.0
Linda is a part of our family. We hired her to help with my mom who was recovering from a fractured femur. She helped with in-home care and taking my mom to appointments. But most importantly she was a great companion and support for our family. We would recommend her to any one looking for a...
- Erendira D.
Patty O.
5.0
Patty is a wonderful caregiver and companion. She has excellent skills and is great at anticipating needs. Patty is flexible and able to jump into a situation, assess what's needed, and take action. She listens extremely well. You can always trust her to do the right thing. I recommend her highly.
- Care member
Sandra N.
5.0
Sandra stayed with us for one week. We were very sorry to lose her, but the work proved more physical than she was comfortable with. During her time here, she was attentive, kind and professional.
- Jill P.
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FAQs for finding dementia care near you in Portland, OR
What is the basic concept of dementia care near me in Portland, OR?
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, OR, 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, OR?
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, OR is $23.66.
How can I find dementia care near me in Portland, OR?
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, OR 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, OR?
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, OR, 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, OR?
When you’re interviewing a caregiver for in home care for dementia near you in Portland, OR, 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 Portland, OR dementia care listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Dementia Care in Portland, OR are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 39 reviews of the 112 listed dementia care.