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Dementia care in Standish, ME
Erika E.
Standish, ME
$35/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hi!.
Im currently caring for two seniors and we get along great. One has Parkinson's and memory issues and the other has speech issues and dementia beginning to set in. As a worker I'm honest, dependable and I pay attention to the details. I'd describe my personality as funny, friendly, patient and caring
In my spare time, I...
Erika can also help with: Mobility assistance, errands, transportation, meal prep, light cleaning, home modification & more
My name is Michelle, and I am a nursing student at the University of Southern Maine. My caregiving journey has been lifelong. As a mother of four (ages 29, 26, 16, and 15), I have taken on roles such as nurse, driver, housekeeper, cook, and confidante.
For the past 20 years, I worked as a social worker, helping the...
Michelle can also help with: Errands, respite care, meal prep, light cleaning, hospice services, dementia & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
(1)
Hi I'm Lisa!
I've been an in-home caregiver for 8 years. I love the people I work with and the work I do. Over the years, I've worked with clients who've been easy-going and fun, as well as clients that have been challenging due to Alzheimer's and Dementia.
I'm very passionate about senior care. I am kind, calm, patient...
Lisa can also help with: Meal prep, errands, hospice services, dementia, personal care, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"My family and I had the pleasure and privilege of having Lisa work in our home for 2.5 years. Lisa always came in with a positive attitude and joy. My loved one could be a challenge. The level of care, professionalism and empathy she demonstrated blew me away. Lisa...
Shannon E.
Kim O.
Westbrook, ME
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
I'm a retired healthcare professional with experience managing a busy household and caring for the elderly and infirm. I have been assisting and companion to the elderly since retirement to supplement my income and to have a sense of purpose. I am not one to sit around and I thoroughly enjoy the change of pace this type of work...
Kim can also help with: Respite care, companionship, errands, meal prep, dementia, personal care & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Excellent communication, reliable and prompt for getting to and from a medical procedure. So pleasant and kind, such a warm personality. Highly recommend. "
Julie H.
Summer P.
Gorham, ME
$28/hr • 6 yrs exp
Caring, Devoted And Talented Caregiver For Seniors, Young Adults, Children And Pets!
6+ years of senior caregiving experience! I've worked as a travel cna for 6 of those years and have worked in many care settings. Caring, compassionate and I go above and beyond for my patients. CPR/BLS/FIRST AID certified, Extensive dementia, rehab training!
I also have cared for ex. pets and cats and dogs my whole life! I'm...
Summer can also help with: Home modification, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep, hospice services, companionship & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
As a dedicated, compassionate caregiver, I take pride in my ability to provide both skilled support and a joyful presence for those in my care. I'm a licensed and insured RN. Caring for my own mother who had dementia in her 90s gave me my best experience. I lived with her the last three years; kept her active; conversant; hired...
Martha can also help with: Dementia, errands, personal care, light cleaning, hospice services, meal prep & more
Madyson P.
Gorham, ME
$20-50/hr • 2 yrs exp
I am currently a Nursing student, who has 4 years of CNA Experience and 2 years working in a Nursing Home. I absolutely love working in the Nursing Home and work with rehab, dementia, and hospice patients. Taking care of people and helping them feel better about themselves makes me happy and is my reason for why I do this! :)
Madyson can also help with: Errands, meal prep, transportation, dementia, light cleaning
Skills:
CNA
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as warm, friendly and outgoing
I like caring for seniors because it brings me a lot of joy to to help them. I have always had a warm spot for the elderly.
I'm looking for a job that will help an elderly person(s) either in their home or a facility
I started caring for seniors in 2019 working at...
Maria can also help with: Meal prep, transportation, errands, light cleaning
I'd describe my personality as outgoing, easy to get along with and a fast learner!
I like caring for seniors because it's helping them when they need it the most, I understand sometimes it's hard to help your family when you're trying to make a living for yourself! I'm here to help you!
I'm looking for any job, even if you...
Amber can also help with: Errands, home modification, light cleaning, mobility assistance, transportation, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Halee J.
Falmouth, ME
$22-40/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Halee. I am a dedicated, hard working, caring and compassionate caregiver with years of experience working with individuals who are diagnosed with Alzheimer's / Dementia. I would love to assist your loved one through their journey!
Halee can also help with: Hospice services, light cleaning, companionship, dementia, errands, meal prep & more
Skills:
Wound Care
Home Health Aide
CPR
5.0
"Halee is working for my family now, caring for my Mom in her home. My mom is on hospice and has limited capabilities. We call Halee "Mom's angel". When we first hired Halee, we were impressed with how professionally she presented herself and how she confidently...
Betsy P.
5.0
(1)
I have experience in nursing home care as CNA and LPN. I also have recent experience as senior in home and facility companion/caregiver. I have training and experience with general geriatrics, hospice care and dementia. I have an AA in Early Childhood Education and BS Applied Science. I am always eager to learn.
Lisa can also help with: Respite care, visiting nurse, dementia, personal care, hospice services
5.0
"Warm. Conscientious. Professional. Hardworking. These are just a few words that describe Lisa. It has been a relief to know that Lisa has been caring for my mother and father for the past several years. Lisa goes above and beyond to be sure that my parents have...
Ann N.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a certified PSS (Personal Support Specialist) Caregiver/Companion with 16 years of experience caring for seniors aged 70 to 100. I have extensive experience working with Dementia/Alzheimer's clients and in 2016 received the Excellence in Long-Term Care Award from the State of Maine. In facilities, I have worked one on one...
Lai Jan can also help with: Personal care, live-in home care, dementia
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"My Father who had mobility issues lived in assisted living and began to require more help than the staff could provide. We hired Jo to come in five mornings a week to help Dad begin his day. She came highly recommended from the staff of the facility. Jo impressed...
Michael C.
5.0
(2)
I am an Occupational Therapist with 20+ years of experience primarily with older adult and geriatric population (very comfortable with dementia clients) in a multitude of settings including 10+ years of home care. I can provide assistance with personal care (bathing, dressing, grooming), carryover with home exercise programs,...
Alexis can also help with: Home modification, hospice services, meal prep, dementia, errands, companionship & more
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Our family worked with Alexis for almost a year, to help my mother-in-law. She came highly recommended and lived up to the hype. Alexis is: extremely reliable and trustworthy; knows how to build strong rapport; has great expertise in the health care system to help...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 3 successful adult children, ages 30, 28 (son w/Asperger's) and 25. I'm also an Oma to a 4 1/2 and a 1 yr old. I worked for 18 years as a Medical Assistant with a Pediatric Practice and 12 yrs in Geriatric/Hospice in home care. I've also worked in a nursing home, in a hospital on a cardiac med surg floor.
I specialize in...
Margie can also help with: Errands, hospice services, dementia, companionship, light cleaning, home modification & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Licensed Nurse
Wound Care
5.0
"Margie is a gift. I don't know what I would have done without her helping me in my day to day activities. She helped me do them with grace and dignity while I transitioned through this difficult disease where I lost the ability to do basic things by myself....
Bev H.
I graduated with a bachelors in psychology with all of my internships focused on Alzheimer's and dementia where I worked in a day program mainly geared towards clients with Alzheimer's and dementia. I went on to work with a home care agency providing; companionship, home making and some medical attention. With the home care...
Elizabeth can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, companionship, meal prep, dementia, hospice services & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Medical Equipment Experience
Holly M.
Cape Elizabeth, ME
$35-45/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am an Occupational Therapist with over 20 years of experience. I have experience with memory issues, dementia, home safety, mobility, ADLs and fall prevention. I enjoy cooking, gardening and will do light housekeeping.
I am also an End of Life Doula.
Holly can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, light cleaning, meal prep, companionship, errands & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Hello!,
My name is Kelly L. I am a Registered Nurse. I went to the University of Southern Maine for my nursing degree. I have had experience with patients who have dementia and while I was in school I did a community partnership at Maine Medical Center with the elder population.
Thanks!!
Skills:
CNA
Daneen C.
Limerick, ME
$22-28/hr
I'd describe my personality as upbeat, empathetic & easy going.
I like caring for seniors because I was close with my grandparents & learned how to appreciate seniors.
I'm looking for a job that allows me to use my experience caring for the seniors in my family enabling them to stay in the living situation of their choosing...
Daneen can also help with: Errands, meal prep, transportation, light cleaning
I just recently became a registered nurse, but prior to this I have 2 year experience being a licensed nursing assistant. I worked at a nursing facility taking care of memory care patients including dementia/Alzheimer's. I have experience caring for the elderly population both in a nursing home setting and an acute care setting...
Phoebe can also help with: Transportation, errands, dementia, respite care, light cleaning
Skills:
CNA
Previously a Certifiedb Rehab RN CRRN for I5 years working in hospital acute rehabilitation and as a Worker's compensation nurse rehab specialist with State of Maine. Also CPRN, certified psych RN 10 years inpatient mental health unit. School nurse. Camp nurse. Dementia inpatient unit.
Nancy can also help with: Hospice services, errands, dementia, light cleaning, respite care, meal prep & more
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Recent dementia care reviews in Standish, ME
Lisa D.
5.0
My family and I had the pleasure and privilege of having Lisa work in our home for 2.5 years. Lisa always came in with a positive attitude and joy. My loved one could be a challenge. The level of care, professionalism and empathy she demonstrated blew me away. Lisa always went above and beyond...
- Shannon E.
Kim O.
5.0
Excellent communication, reliable and prompt for getting to and from a medical procedure. So pleasant and kind, such a warm personality. Highly recommend.
- Julie H.
Halee J.
5.0
Halee is working for my family now, caring for my Mom in her home. My mom is on hospice and has limited capabilities. We call Halee "Mom's angel". When we first hired Halee, we were impressed with how professionally she presented herself and how she confidently suggested things that she could...
- Betsy P.
Lisa F.
5.0
Warm. Conscientious. Professional. Hardworking. These are just a few words that describe Lisa. It has been a relief to know that Lisa has been caring for my mother and father for the past several years. Lisa goes above and beyond to be sure that my parents have what they need and she takes the...
- Ann N.
Lai Jan W.
5.0
Jo is so respectful and hard working. We feel lucky to have found her. She is consistent in delivering a high work ethic and compassionate patient care. Any home would benefit from her caring nature.
- Colleen M.
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FAQs for finding dementia care near you in Standish, ME
What is the basic concept of dementia care near me in Standish, ME?
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 Standish, ME, 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 Standish, ME?
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 Standish, ME is $30.50.
How can I find dementia care near me in Standish, ME?
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 Standish, ME 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 Standish, ME?
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 Standish, ME, 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 Standish, ME?
When you’re interviewing a caregiver for in home care for dementia near you in Standish, ME, 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.