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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: Companionship, home modification, dementia, errands, light cleaning, hospice services & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
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...
Sreenivasa Chandra B.
Kathleen P.
Springfield, MA
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I am interested in senior care because I have taken care of both my parents, and my aunt when they were ill. I have lived in for periods of time to help them. I have also worked for home helpers and interim healthcare and stavros. I have done shared living with a handicapped woman in my home. Presently I am working with 2...
Kathleen can also help with: Meal prep, respite care, personal care, light cleaning, live-in home care, errands & more
5.0
"Karhy took very good care of my dad until we unfortunately had to place him in assisted living. She is always on time and never called out. Highly recommend!"
Sue C.
5.0
(3)
I have cared for Alzheimer and dementia patients for 33 years. I began taking care of my Dad with early onset Alzheimer . It is a hard job but very rewarding. I have only taken care of three other patients since them. One was very forgetful, didn't want to bath and wouldn't leave the house. Well, that all changed when I started...
Anne can also help with: Personal care, respite care, dementia
Skills:
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
5.0
"We hired Anne to assist with the care of our mother. She helped us for about six months. Anne was excellent on several fronts. She assisted her in bathing and personal care. She related any concerns on her health status almost daily. When our mother was in the...
Jim M.
4.3
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Alyssa I'm 27 yrs old & I have 8 years experience as a Nurse Assistant. I'm very patient, loving & understanding . I have experience in NH long term care, rehab, hospice & private home care. I absolutely love what I do and cannot imagine doing anything else . I have great references and full availability ....
Alyssa can also help with: Mobility assistance, companionship, light cleaning, hospice services, dementia, personal care & more
Skills:
Wound Care
CPR
CNA
3.0
"Alyssa was very good when she was at work, however within the first 2 weeks she had called in as well as quit without notice leaving us in a very difficult position. She was also not forthcoming about her multiple jobs and lack of reliable transportation. We would...
Dale S.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My career as a companion/homemaker began when I spent 2 years caring for a lovely 96-year-old lady with Alzheimer's. That experience was very rewarding. As a teacher and a mom, I know it's important to have someone your loved-one feels comfortable with and whom you can trust.
Since then, I have had the pleasure of caring for...
Melissa can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care
5.0
"Melissa provided care and companionship for my mother in her declining years. This enabled her to remain in her home until she passed away. Melissa cooked for her played games to stimulate her mind and took care of medical issues. I would not hesitate to recommend...
Greg K.
5.0
(8)
Hello. I've been doing home care for 20 years off and on off.
I've taken care of my great aunt , my husbands grand mother , both my grandparents , and several clients over the years. As well as have some knowledge of Mitochondrial Disease from caring for a friend who has it.
I hold certificates in personal care , dementia...
Heidi can also help with: Dementia, personal care
5.0
" Heidi is a very sweet person she takes matters into her own and goes above and beyond to help whoever is in need "
Nicole S.
Delissa L.
Enfield, CT
$18/hr • 10 yrs exp
Personal Certified Nursing Assistant Available. Full-Time Part-Time
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Skilled Certified Nursing Assistant with state of Connecticut license. 19 years of experience working in a longterm nursing home facility. I am experienced working with elderly, dementia, alzheimers, longterm illnesses, I help patients with activities of daily living, bathing , dressing, feeding, medication, walking,...
Delissa can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, personal care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"My family hired Delissa for our mother who has Alzheimer's and has Heart failure and requires 24/7 care. She was very dependable, kind and caring and we enjoyed the time she spent at our mothers house. I wouldn't hesitate to hire her."
Paul S.
4.8
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I am an honest caring , respectful , loving care provider / LPN with 8 years experience with live- in care and hourly care . I am also 1st aid and CPR certified and I do love my job as well as my client, I have worked with client with dementia, cancer , hospice, Parkinson's , Alzheimer's and stroke rehab. I do love taking care...
Amanda can also help with: Errands, home modification, hospice services, dementia, light cleaning, companionship & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
4.0
"Amanda took care of our mother while we were at work. She was always on time always ready to work and help out. She also made sure that chores were done around the house -- dishes washed and put away, trash taken out -- so that I could relax when I got home after...
Alice E.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Compassionate, mature woman experienced helping with the following: appointment, activities, and medication management; transportation; bill pay; bookkeeping; groceries; meal preparation; laundry and housekeeping; plant care; pet care, senior care. Experienced with dementia.
Personal interests include: mindfulness; meditation;...
Marilyn can also help with: Live-in home care, dementia, hospice services, companionship, errands, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Marilyn has been incredible since we first spoke. From the very beginning, she's been extremely committed to helping my parents in every way possible. While she is new to working with people with physical disabilities, she wants to learn and is very focused on...
Juliana G.
Deana S.
Windsor Locks, CT
$21-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Certified Medical Assistant, Certified Nursing Assistant
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I've been a certified nursing assistant for 30 years working with dementia patients hospice care Hospital settings nursing home settings assistant living Settings taking vital signs bathing feeding ambulating range motion . I have knowledge of hoyer and Sarah lifts . g-tubes , trach, catheters , I can multitask very well , I'm...
Deana can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, meal prep, errands, light cleaning, companionship & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CNA
Wound Care
5.0
"Deana is a gem. She is reliable, punctual, and professional. Deana has a great personality and lots of enthusiasm. Her demeanor is refreshing, and she is very skilled at care-giving. If you are lucky enough to hire her, don't pass up the opportunity."
Arthur I.
Worked as a SLP in a skilled nursing facility. Worked on feedings, cognitive treatment for those with dementia, and speech/language therapy.
Lily can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, transportation, hospice services, dementia, errands & more
I have been working
With the elderly for over 12 years. I have experience with mentally ill clients, clients with dementia, independent clients and clients who are fully bed bound and or disabled. I'm
CPR/first aide certified and I'm a CNA.
Skills:
CNA
Ivy B.
Simsbury, CT
$20-33/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hi
My name is Ivy
I am a mother of two
I am a compassionate and reliable caregiver and nanny with 7+ years of experience. I am skilled in providing personalized care to children of all ages, the elderly and individuals with specific needs like Dementia, Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.
I am committed to enhancing the wellbeing of...
Ivy can also help with: Meal prep, companionship, light cleaning, dementia, errands, hospice services & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
Lisa L.
Enfield, CT
$17-21/hr • 2 yrs exp
I Am An Occupational Therapy Student Looking To Make Some Money
My name is Lisa, I am 24 years old. I am an Occupational Therapy student well versed in dementia, geriatric care, physical mobility and many different health conditions as my field requires it. I cared for a 97-year-old women with dementia for 2 years and loved it! I also worked as a PCA at always best care for several months...
Lisa can also help with: Transportation, dementia, light cleaning, errands, meal prep
10+ years hands on hospice care. CNA 24+years. Have reliable transportation and a very flexible open schedule to meet the needs of helping others. Experience with dementia, Alzheimer's, people with limited mobility and paralysis as well. Experience with medication management. Can provide references
Erica can also help with: Light cleaning, companionship, meal prep, errands, dementia, hospice services & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
Hello, My name is Yani I've worked with Senior citizens for over 3 years. I first received my CNA 3 years ago. I currently still work seasonal shifts with a company for 2 years . I've had experience with Dementia , Alzheimer's, and Hospice care. I've also done live ins and support the family through hardships. You can reach me...
Yani can also help with: Respite care, dementia, meal prep, light cleaning, live-in home care, errands & more
Skills:
CNA
I have 6 years experience of caregiving for my elderly father who had dementia and mobility issues. Tasks that I completed include: bathing, dressing, toileting, transfers, mobility assistance, medication management, and companionship. I also have experience with Hoyer lifts.
Isabel can also help with: Errands, dementia, meal prep, companionship, mobility assistance, light cleaning & more
Angela T.
Windsor, CT
$19-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a certified nurses aide that worked in this field over 10 years. Experience in working with patients that have dementia, alzheimers, parkinsons, stroke patients, and also with one's in need of general housework and companionship.
Angela can also help with: Dementia, personal care, errands
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
I'm experienced first hand with individuals dealing with dementia. Both of my parents were sentence with this horrible disease. I was a personal caregiver to my mother until she passed . I fully understand how it affects the entire family.
Kimberly can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, transportation
Hello... My name is Laurie. I'm an experienced CNA having worked with seniors in nursing homes, assisted living and in-home care for the past 10 years. My client list includes but is not limited to dementia, Parkinson's, leukemia, bed-bound and hospice. I am experienced with various assistive lift devices for the non-ambulatory....
Laurie can also help with: Home modification, errands, hospice services, light cleaning, companionship, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
Wound Care
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Recent dementia care reviews in Southwick, MA
Janet S.
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 with performing all the tasks for...
- Sreenivasa Chandra B.
Kathleen P.
5.0
I wanted to put in a review of Kathleen. Even though I did not get to hire her, which was my fault entirely (shortly after we began our conversations, my father took a turn for the worse), I have to acknowledge her for her promptness in replies, genuine concern for my father who she never met and an...
- Karyl C.
Anne S.
5.0
We hired Anne to assist with the care of our mother. She helped us for about six months. Anne was excellent on several fronts. She assisted her in bathing and personal care. She related any concerns on her health status almost daily. When our mother was in the hospital she would use her time to...
- Jim M.
Alyssa M.
5.0
Alyssa is caring, compassionate and hard working.
We were very fortunate to have Alyssa help us.
- Zoe Z.
Melissa T.
5.0
Melisa was really wonderful at an extremely difficult time. She nurtured my mom as she would a family member. She was extremely kind and supportive.
Thank you Melissa for supporting us. I felt St ease or the best I could to go to work knowing that you and David were with my mom!
- Valerie R.
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FAQs for finding dementia care near you in Southwick, MA
What is the basic concept of dementia care near me in Southwick, MA?
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 Southwick, MA, 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 Southwick, MA?
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 Southwick, MA is $25.00.
How can I find dementia care near me in Southwick, MA?
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 Southwick, MA 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 Southwick, MA?
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 Southwick, MA, 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 Southwick, MA?
When you’re interviewing a caregiver for in home care for dementia near you in Southwick, MA, 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.