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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) with over 12 years of experience working with seniors. Experience with ADL's, light housekeeping, meal prep, transporting to and from appointments/errands and much more. Years of experience working with clients with Dementia, Parkinson's disease, COPD and physical disability. Various settings...
Elisabel can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, meal prep, hospice services, errands, companionship & more
Skills:
CNA
Mariama C.
Albany, NY
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm reliable, patient, respectful, responsible & very hard working person. I've have worked in the medical field for more than 10 years now. Helping & Taking care of the elderly patients with dementia, Alzheimer or disability have always been my passion. Helping them with their activities of daily living ( bathing or...
Mariama can also help with: Personal care, dementia, respite care, light cleaning, hospice services
Deborah M.
Delmar, NY
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have been working in the health care field for 20 years. I have worked in nursing homes and taken care of people in their homes as well. I am very reliable and take my responsibilities seriously. My personality is pretty easy going and I have a good sense of humor. I enjoy my job very much because I love taking care of people...
Deborah can also help with: Dementia, personal care, hospice services
Skills:
CPR
Hello, my name is Sarah. I have been a CNA for 18 years. I have experience with long term care and short term care. I have experience with rehab, Alzheimer's and dementia, hospice and respite care. I am very caring and compassionate. I am also an Activity Director at a Skilled Nursing Facility. I love what I do. I have...
Sarah can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, live-in home care, meal prep, companionship, hospice services & more
Skills:
CNA
Candice H.
Albany, NY
$20-50/hr • 15 yrs exp
I'd describe my personality as engaging, thoughtful, and honest.
I like caring for seniors because, they are appreciative, full of knowledge, and good companions.
I'm looking for a job that can really utilize my skills, experiences, and knowledge to best assist a loved one.
I started caring for seniors over 15yrs ago.
In my...
Candice can also help with: Hospice services, live-in home care, dementia, companionship, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:
Wound Care
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
Julie O.
Castleton on Hudson, NY
$22-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
I'd describe my personality as patient, caring, friendly and punctual.
I like caring for seniors because I like to make my seniors day a little bit easier for them. And they make me smile.
I started caring for seniors 12 years ago, part time. Now I am retired from NYS and I still like working with my seniors.
In my spare...
Julie can also help with: Companionship, dementia, meal prep, transportation, errands, light cleaning & more
Taylor M.
Watervliet, NY
$16-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Taylor and I work full-time in the health policy field, but am looking to get back into hands-on work. I worked for a year as a resident assistant in a Memory Care Unit in an assisted living facility for those with Alzheimer's disease. I have experience taking care of older adults (with and without...
Taylor can also help with: Errands, respite care, transportation, meal prep, dementia, light cleaning & more
I have been in the nursing field for 20 plus years. It is my life's passion to work with dementia, altzheimer's, geriatric, and traumatic brain injury patients. My goal is to provide excellent professional care to these individuals and help make their life quality as fulfilling as possible. The care I provide for my patients not...
Edie can also help with: Live-in home care, personal care, hospice services, dementia
Skills:
Home Health Aide
1.0
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I believe our beloved matriarchs and patriarchs should be able to stay in the comfort of their own homes for as long as possible. From daily visits to live-in situations, I have helped many clients achieve this goal while providing the same love, attention, and hands-on care I would show my own family members. I have excellent...
Deborah can also help with: Live-in home care, companionship, errands, hospice services, dementia, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
About me: My goal is to become a Nurse Practioner. I am currently taking prerequisites to apply to nursing school. I am a kind and caring individual. My goal is to provide the type of my care that I would want for my loved ones. I enjoy arts and crafts, reading, music, movies, swimming and outdoor activities. I have personal...
Kara can also help with: Dementia, respite care, personal care
Emily G.
Wynantskill, NY
$20-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
With 5 years of experience care taking, I have experience working with elderly dementia patients doing overnight private care. I pride myself on providing elderly disabled patients the quality compassionate care that they deserve, while helping them maintain what independence they have left. I am available for night shifts...
Emily can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, personal care, light cleaning
Jasmine J.
Watervliet, NY
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
I am a LPN with over 13yrs & have years of experience working with the senior population. I can help with Home Care and Dementia. I am dedicated, hardworking, Dependable, trustworthy & reliable as I have been with my full time job for over 25yrs.
Jasmine can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, personal care, dementia
Skills:
CPR
Licensed Nurse
I have 2 years of experience with Senior Care including patients with Dementia. I can help with Transportation Services and Home Care.
Jennifer can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, personal care, dementia, meal prep
Brittany K.
Voorheesville, NY
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
LPN/Aide Available Part Time/Per Diem For All Of Your Home Care Needs!
5.0
(1)
13 years of experience, various settings as a CNA, life skills assistant, home care aide, and LPN of 12. 5 years as well. Med administration, CPR, assist with ADLs and household needs.
I have worked with special needs/Autistic youth and adults, several patients and clients with Alzheimer's/Dementia and Parkinson's through the...
Brittany can also help with: Companionship, mobility assistance, light cleaning, hospice services, dementia, errands & more
Skills:
Licensed Nurse
5.0
"Brittany is a wonderful nurse. She is very attentive , caring and reliable. We are very happy to have her as a member of our care team in our home"
Leesha Y.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have 18 plus years experience as a caregiver. While providing quality care in all settings. I have had the opportunity to assist in providing care to various populations: Alzheimer, Lewy Body Dementia, Parkinson Disease, disabilities that are classified under the OPWDD umbrella. Additionally, I have provided tracheotomy care...
Leslie can also help with: Light cleaning, hospice services, companionship, meal prep, errands, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Leslie was amazing! She cared for my father for a week until he passed away and in that time she became family. He was very medically complex and she handled it all so well. She was so attentive to my father and always went above and beyond. She even came over on a...
Colleen K.
5.0
(1)
CNA for 22 years. Experience in geriatrics, dementia care, long term care, physical rehabilitation, pediactric and adult ventilators and traumatic brain injury care. I have a Bachelors in Healthcare Management and also NYS Real Estate Sales person license. Currently, I work full time in providing private in home care for elders...
Shanaleha can also help with: Visiting physician, hospice services, personal care, live-in home care, dementia, respite care & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Shana is experienced, totally dependable, highly intelligent, has a charming personality, is stimulating company, has excellent judgment. We feel fortunate she was on my husband's care team for years, and now on mine as well."
Care member
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have worked with seniors for over 20 years and have always knew what I wanted to do since I was 14 years old. I have been employed in many nursing homes and assistant living facilities. I am currently an activities Director in an Assisted living Home and I just love working with the elderly. I am hard working, friendly,...
Olivia can also help with: Dementia
5.0
"Olivia provides companion care for my 87 year old father during mid - late stages of Alzheimer's. Somehow she managed to keep him engaged and got him to participate in games and activities that were not in his nature. Keeping his mind active and they became great...
Luciana M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi. My name is Kathleen E.
I have been caring for Seniors with Dementia for over 30 yrs., including my own Parents and my Maternal Grandmother. I started out as a CNA working in skilled nursing facilities, retirement communities and caring for Seniors in their own individual homes. After I got married, I took a break from my...
Kathleen can also help with: Mobility assistance, meal prep, errands, dementia, companionship, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"When my mother was living on her own at Coburg Village I hired Kat to come in a few days a week to make her breakfast and ensure that she took her medication. Kat is compassionate by nature and always positive about things. Caring for the elderly is obviously her...
Hilary B.
5.0
(8)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have 10 plus years experience caring for seniors. Companion care, running errands, or more hands on care I have Alzheimer's, and dementia experience, Hospice Care . I can sit and care for your loved ones while you are at work or if you just need to take a break and get out of the house for the day. If your loved ones need more...
Jennifer can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, meal prep, errands, companionship, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Jennifer has been a godsend for us. My mother-in-law has dementia and needs someone there every day to check in on her. We live an hour away so it eases our minds to know that we have Jennifer to depend on. And my mother-in-law just loves Jennifer! Whenever I talk...
Clarisse K.
5.0
(19)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a compassionate and reliable caregiver with 15+ years experience in long term/ end of life care. I am committed to providing the best care possible for your loved ones. Certified as a CNA and PCA in the past and currently I am a certified Medical Assistant. I have experience caring for those with dementia / Alzheimer's,...
Kayla can also help with: Errands, dementia, meal prep, companionship, hospice services, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Wound Care
CNA
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Kayla is an amazing human ! She is e trembly caring compassionate and knowledgeable ! She cares for each case she takes on like it’s family ! Highly recommend Kala ! "
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Recent dementia care reviews in Rensselaer, NY
Brittany K.
5.0
Brittany is a wonderful nurse. She is very attentive , caring and reliable. We are very happy to have her as a member of our care team in our home
- Leesha Y.
Leslie D.
5.0
Leslie was amazing! She cared for my father for a week until he passed away and in that time she became family. He was very medically complex and she handled it all so well. She was so attentive to my father and always went above and beyond. She even came over on a non work day and helped me move...
- Colleen K.
Shanaleha L.
5.0
Shana is experienced, totally dependable, highly intelligent, has a charming personality, is stimulating company, has excellent judgment. We feel fortunate she was on my husband's care team for years, and now on mine as well.
- Care member
Olivia W.
5.0
Olivia provides companion care for my 87 year old father during mid - late stages of Alzheimer's. Somehow she managed to keep him engaged and got him to participate in games and activities that were not in his nature. Keeping his mind active and they became great buddies. Olivia provided...
- Luciana M.
Kathleen E.
5.0
When my mother was living on her own at Coburg Village I hired Kat to come in a few days a week to make her breakfast and ensure that she took her medication. Kat is compassionate by nature and always positive about things. Caring for the elderly is obviously her personal calling. It was great for...
- Hilary B.
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FAQs for finding dementia care near you in Rensselaer, NY
What is the basic concept of dementia care near me in Rensselaer, NY?
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 Rensselaer, NY, 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 Rensselaer, NY?
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 Rensselaer, NY is $16.00.
How can I find dementia care near me in Rensselaer, NY?
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 Rensselaer, NY 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 Rensselaer, NY?
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 Rensselaer, NY, 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 Rensselaer, NY?
When you’re interviewing a caregiver for in home care for dementia near you in Rensselaer, NY, 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.