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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
As a college student with over a decade of experience in caregiving, I specialize in geriatrics, dementia care and Activities of Daily Living (ADLs). I am compassionate, dedicated, and committed to providing high-quality care that enhances the well-being and comfort of those I serve. With a deep understanding of individual needs...
Regina can also help with: Visiting physician, dementia, home modification, personal care, visiting nurse, live-in home care & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CNA
CPR
Being as how I cared for my own elder who lived with us and I loved more then anything, and father whom suddenly and quickly deteriorated I lived in the hospital for him those final moments. I know what it is like and how difficult for both the families and the person in need of care.
Frustrating, embarrassing, annoying,...
Susan can also help with: Meal prep, errands, dementia, transportation, light cleaning
5.0
(5)
My name is Musu. I am a very pleasant, compassionate, punctual and caring person. I am an LPN with 17 years of experience in pediatric and geriatric nursing. I respect one's religion, beliefs and their wishes. I am skilled LPN offering expertise in ventilators, tracheotomy suctioning and care, wound care, J-Gtube feeding and...
Musu can also help with: Errands, hospice services, live-in home care, companionship, dementia, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Licensed Nurse
CPR
Wound Care
5.0
"Musu has become a part of the family. She is kind, patient, caring, and respectful. My mother has come to depend on her, and looks forward to her weekend shifts. My family and I, have also come to depend and value her."
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have long years of experience in taking good care of patients with Dementia/Alzheimer's, Parkinson and end of life cases. I am always admired by my gentleness, attentiveness and sensitivity to my wards needs, compassionate and highly skilled and above all extremely efficient, professional and trustworthy.
Fun to be with, full...
Love can also help with: Personal care, meal prep, live-in home care
Skills:
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Love is competent, hardworking, and the embodiment of her name. She took care of my dying mother and our family with love and compassion. I am grateful she is still in our lives as a dear friend."
Sarah S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have over 4 years experience in senior care and I'm currently activities coordinator for senior. Certified in dementia practitioner, CPR and first aid, med tech. Also I'm pursuing my degree as social worker so rest assured that I wouldn't hurt your love one.
5.0
"Gifty was great with our girls for a weekend trip to the DC area for work. Our daughters loved and had a wonderful time with her!"
Jonathan S.
Mercy C.
Rockville, MD
$35/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.5
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Mercy I have 10 years of experience in senior care I am a nurse in my home country El Salvador I also have CNA and CMT licenses my clinical is in dementia and alzheimer. Love cooking and have my spot clean.
Mercy can also help with: Hospice services, live-in home care, companionship, dementia, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
5.0
"Mercy provided excellent care for my mom for the last two years of her life. My mom had gone through eight care providers and she absolutely adored Mercy. She trusted her. She ate her food. She let her bathe her and provide personal hygiene assistance. Mercy did my...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hi I am Regina. I am a Certified Nursing Assistant. I've been a CNA for 6 years now. I have a working experience in a Senior Care Facility for 4 years. I have experience working with dementia care, providing activities for seniors. I have worked at a companion care too for 2 years.
Regina can also help with: Dementia, companionship, mobility assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Regina took care of my mother with Alzheimer's for years. She is both an outstanding CNA and an incredible person. She is full of love and driven by genuine compassion, always going above and beyond. We hired her again to care for my very combative...
John L.
5.0
(3)
Update. I've spent the past year and half (July 2015 - February 2017) caring for an amazing man in his 90's who recently passed away.
I have always enjoyed helping others. I'm a mother of two grown children and recently moved to the DC area to be closer to my daughter. I have worked with both children and adults with...
Sydney can also help with: Hospice services, live-in home care, respite care, dementia, personal care
5.0
"Sydney was a wonderful caretaker for my elderly father in-law. She was working for the family for approximately 2 years until he passed away. Anyone would be lucky to have Sydney as an employee."
Carol F.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
With over a decade of experience as a senior companion and caregiver, I bring a unique blend of compassion, creativity, and expertise to my work. Having previously served as an art teacher, I pivoted my career during the COVID-19 pandemic to focus on caregiving, where I utilize my teaching skills to connect deeply with my...
Bernard can also help with: Hospice services, errands, companionship, light cleaning, meal prep, dementia & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Bernard, has been a wonderful asset to our ailing mother. He is strong to be able to move her from bed to chair to bath. He has an extraordinary warmth and resilience to handle difficult situations. He has an artistic flair. He helped mom explore painting in her...
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Tina and I bring you 12+ years of well-rounded care-giving and companionship care experience. I am a certified nursing assistant, home health aide, CPR and First Aid certified. I hold a CDL, personal automobile and fully insured. I can also provide excellent references upon request.
List of services are not limited...
Ernestina can also help with: Errands, live-in home care, dementia, mobility assistance, hospice services, companionship & more
Skills:
CPR
Licensed Nurse
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Excellent care provided to a stroke victim with very limited mobility, on time and personable. Would hire again!"
Marcus D.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a youthful retiree who still wants to work! I spent 12 years caring for my mother, with dementia, and found that I love being a caregiver and would like to offer my services to other families in need. . I am in good, strong health, I have a 2021 Subaru for transport to appointments or to run everyday errands, I love animals...
Sidney can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, hospice services, dementia, errands, companionship & more
5.0
"We hired Sidney (Cathy) in Spring 2022 as a home aide for my sister who has Early-Onset Alzheimer's. Cathy provides many supports. She helps my sister take her medication, makes her meals, takes her on neighborhood walks, grocery-shopping, and any other errands...
Megan M.
Anais T.
Derwood, MD
$20-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(11)
Hello! I am certified nursing assistant (CNA) since august 2019 and I have cared of the elderly since then. However my experience working with the elderly goes back to 2013 in my home country of Panamá where I also worked as an ER nurse after receiving my Associates degree in nursing. I have experience working with patients...
Anais can also help with: Meal prep, personal care, companionship, dementia, light cleaning, mobility assistance & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
5.0
"Anaise is very friendly from the start and as a compassionate person she does a wonderful job in her line of work. She's as patient as can be and very understanding, I wouldn't hesitate to hire her!"
Katie G.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
I have more than 12 years of experience with patients with Dementia and other chronic diseases. I can help with transportation services, errands, home care, and light housekeeping. I am trustworthy, reliable, and passionate about promoting health and well being for the elderly and sick population. I provide excellent personal...
Yadira can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, dementia, errands, mobility assistance, companionship & more
Skills:
CNA
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
5.0
"Yadira A was an outstanding caregiver and literally was a life saver in a crisis situation since we were traveling and unable to help! My 85-year-old father-in-law caught Covid while traveling, and soon after, developed pneumonia while still fighting Covid...
Melissa U.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 15 years of experience in a Private home setting, Assisted living, and in the hospital. I enjoy taking care of elder family members because of the potential to make a difference in someone's life. I have taken care of clients with all types of illness such as stroke, cancer, dementia, Alzheimer's, ALS, diabetes, Multiple...
Irene Melisa can also help with: Errands, companionship, dementia, light cleaning, live-in home care, hospice services & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Melissa has taken care of my father for months and although he was not easy, she won him over with her patience, charm, and skills. My Dad was 93 with dementia and a lot of trouble walking and toileting, yet Melissa managed him with ease. She seamlessly walked into...
Nina W.
3.3
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a dedicated professional CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) with more than 10 years experience who provides comprehensive home health care services, including overseeing physical therapy, use of varied medical devices, administering medication, monitoring vital signs as well as meal preparation and light housekeeping. I am...
Ted can also help with: Companionship, errands, dementia, light cleaning, live-in home care, meal prep & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
CPR
5.0
"I recommend Teddy G unqualifiedly. He provided consistently professional, skilled and dependable daytime care for my husband who died of a severe neurological disorder. Teddy was impressively proficient in overseeing daily showers, personal hygiene, dressing and...
Kathleen O.
5.0
(10)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I LIVE IN GERMANTOWN, MD I have been a caregiver/companion for 18 years, and have been trained in CPR care and First Aide I have been vaccinated for Covid 19 and had three boosters and the latest other vaccines... I am very compassionate and understanding, empathetic, dependable I love to laugh. I have worked in private homes...
Pamela can also help with: Meal prep, mobility assistance, dementia, companionship, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Pam is exactly what prior reviews had said: caring, usually early or on time, dependable. She seems to really enjoy her work and people in general. She is very likeable "
Anne T.
5.0
(4)
I have been working with elderly for 21 years as a staff nurse in Long term care. I know how to take care of elderly well. I work with dementia patients, Alzheimer's patients, high risk for fall, depression, failure to thrive , anxiety, poor appetite, etc. I have skills to deal with difficult situations. Able to connect MD when...
Pichamon can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, companionship, errands, light cleaning, meal prep & more
5.0
"Pichamon is an incredible nurse/caregiver, and an even greater person. It is unique to find a caregiver with her level of medical experience, certifications, practical knowledge professionalism that also is deeply empathetic, kind and compassionate. She is an...
Frank V.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I am an empty nester-proud Mom of 3 girls! I now have extra time to help out those in need! I worked as a nurse for 10 years. While doing so, I assisted my Mom and uncle(both now deceased) with their Dr. appointments, medication schedules, moves to assisted living facilities, and so on as they aged and declined with dementia. I...
Kathleen can also help with: Companionship, errands, transportation
5.0
"Kathy assisted me after back surgery. She was very flexible and attentive. My need was short term, and she was great for understanding my needs and providing guidance especially for someone middle aged and not one who likes to be inactive. I definitely needed to...
David O.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am an experienced private duty caregiver with more than 20 yrs of experience. I am highly reliable, loving, and kind. Having long enjoyed serving elderly and special needs patients. My experience includes supporting active people as well as those with limited mobility, including those with all forms of dementia. My target area...
Gertrude can also help with: Transportation, errands, meal prep, personal care, light cleaning, companionship & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Gertrude was my parents' wonderful caregiver in the American University Park area of Washington, DC. For more than eight years, Gertrude's responsibilities included companionship, daily care, shopping, cooking, and driving.
Gertrude has a terrific sense of humor....
Michael H.
Rey Marck P.
Silver Spring, MD
$25-30/hr • 1 yrs exp
I am 6'1 and 280lbs.
I work as a private caregiver.
I have experiences taking care of bedridden residents, seniors with Alzheimer's, Dementia and Parkinson's Disease and also Hospice residents.
Rey Marck can also help with: Light cleaning, hospice services, home modification, errands, dementia, meal prep & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
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Recent dementia care reviews in Potomac, MD
Musu O.
5.0
Musu was wonderful. She is a very competent nurse and is able to take care of any medical needs. She is very dependable and fun and easy to be with. I felt very safe leaving my mother in her care and would not hesitate to hire her again.
- Care member
Love T.
5.0
Love is competent, hardworking, and the embodiment of her name. She took care of my dying mother and our family with love and compassion. I am grateful she is still in our lives as a dear friend.
- Sarah S.
Gifty Q.
5.0
Gifty was great with our girls for a weekend trip to the DC area for work. Our daughters loved and had a wonderful time with her!
- Jonathan S.
Mercy C.
3.0
Mercy is very talkative and nice but did not communicate her negotiated salary and decided not to show up after working for a week with my family. We are stuck with no help now. She stated she is very religious and loves to take care of seniors but left us empty handed. My family did like her as she...
- Mukesh B.
Regina W.
5.0
Regina took care of my mother with Alzheimer's for years. She is both an outstanding CNA and an incredible person. She is full of love and driven by genuine compassion, always going above and beyond. We hired her again to care for my very combative mother-in-law, and Regi was able to give her a...
- John L.
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FAQs for finding dementia care near you in Potomac, MD
What is the basic concept of dementia care near me in Potomac, MD?
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 Potomac, MD, 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 Potomac, MD?
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 Potomac, MD is $23.50.
How can I find dementia care near me in Potomac, MD?
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 Potomac, MD 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 Potomac, MD?
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 Potomac, MD, 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 Potomac, MD?
When you’re interviewing a caregiver for in home care for dementia near you in Potomac, MD, 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.