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5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Compassionate caregiver from Ireland with over 20 years experience. Trained and experienced in elder care involving Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, Lewy Body and dementia. Assists in medication reminders, filling medication boxes, making doctor's appointments, transporting to doctor's appointments, light house-keeping, dressing,...
Ann can also help with: Live-in home care, respite care, dementia, personal care, hospice services, home modification & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"What a wonderful and professional person. She is knowledgeable and kind and made my day of medical very easy. I will hire her again and have recommended her for a carer for my MiL. Thank you Ann for a good experience."
Mareah P.
Ernise C.
Danvers, MA
$25-50/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I'd describe my personality as a caring and passionate caregiver
I like caring for seniors because I feel like they could be my mother or grand mother, grandfather, as I am really care for my loves one.
I'm looking for a job that have respect for what I am doing, and I can learn from it
I started caring for seniors when 2013...
Ernise can also help with: Mobility assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, companionship, dementia
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"A lot of good skills, team work, great communication etc"
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I enjoy making people happy. I realize some families need help with one parent or the other. I would love to help those families if I can. I helped care for my Nana Flo. God rest her soul. She had mobility issues and dementia. I also helped with her medication and numerous doctors visits. I just spent time talking with her or...
Lisa can also help with: Personal care, live-in home care, dementia
5.0
"We hired Lisa to care for our 90 year old mother with slight dementia. Lisa was a god send she loved our mother like her own. Lisa cooked meals, made moms bed, gave her showers, vacuumed and dusted. Our mother is moving to an assisted living facility otherwise...
Luanne F.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have been a companion/caregiver since 2017 for ladies with dementia. I love dogs & cats. I love to cook and am an excellent cook. I will do light housework, laundry, grocery shopping, errands, take to Dr appointments, movies etc . I am very patient, compassionate, trustworthy. dependable, funny and love to chat and I am really...
Cathy can also help with: Dementia, personal care
5.0
"Cathy was a caregiver to my mother from Oct 2017-June 2021(when she suddenly passed).
She has a knack, getting a shy very reserved person out of their shell and having belly laughing conversations.
Cathy values the relationship she has with the person she is...
Care member
5.0
(1)
I have 6+ years with experience with care. Especially for dementia patients. I take care of elders like there my own family! Love them I'm very patient with them I laugh with them making them smile makes my day it shows me that they are happy! I'm fun, funny, and love to have conversations! I'm very compassionate I take pride in...
Sonia can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, meal prep, errands
Skills:
CNA
Gladys B.
Medford, MA
$25/hr • 4 yrs exp
I Just Love Working With Elderly Helping Them With Their Needs, It Is Rewarding !
5.0
(1)
I am an experienced CNA/HHA with passion and empathy. I have had an opportunity of taking care of a number of elderly with different challenges like Alzheimer's and dementia among others. Working with them was never a challenge because I look at it as a lesson learned.
Gladys can also help with: Meal prep, personal care, light cleaning, live-in home care, companionship, mobility assistance & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"She is a hardworking individual, with great care for the people she works with."
Susan N.
Marie D.
Lynn, MA
$30-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(11)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello everyone! During my 20+ years of experience in adult senior care, I had the privilege to take care of wonderful patients such as the elderly needing help with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, feeding, exercise and companionship. I also work with patients with Alzheimer's, Stroke, Quadriplegic,...
Marie can also help with: Errands, live-in home care, dementia, light cleaning, companionship, hospice services & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Marie has been a blessing! She is kind and patient, no matter how the day is going. She is with our mom 10 hours a day. Marie provides support while my mom does her personal care, ensure meds are taken on time, assists mom on the stairs, does the laundry, sees to...
Kathleen H.
4.7
(13)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Dedicated, Dependable Caregiver, I worked for an agency for the past 8 yrs. I pride myself on being quick to learn new skills and adapt to situations. Assist with daily living, meds reminders, Dr appointments, laundry, baths, meals, companionship. Depends on Client's needs. I am experienced with clients who have Cancer,...
Kristen can also help with: Companionship, hospice services, errands, dementia, home modification, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
5.0
"Kristen is one of the most reliable and hard working individuals I've ever had the pleasure of knowing. She is strongly motivated at completing any tasks she sets when it comes to work and life in general. Kristen is someone who always uplifts individuals around...
Nick G.
Holly G.
Danvers, MA
$35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Available For Companionship, Transportation, And General Care.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
There is something extra special about caring for members of our aging population. Their knowledge, values, and beliefs hold a very special place in my heart. I provide a caring, loving, and patient approach to time with clients. My experience includes, but is not limited to, companionship, meal prep, light housekeeping, and...
Holly can also help with: Companionship, live-in home care, mobility assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia & more
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Two years ago I was looking for someone to care for my then 96 year old mother. I was tired, emotional and burned out. My mom is a strong-willed, independent, with life time of being in-charge kind of person, and of course she did not think she needed help. I found...
Care member
4.5
(2)
I'd describe my personality as kind, caring, and easy to get along with.
I like caring for seniors because they have done a lot for this world and now they need the help.
I'm looking for a job that I feel as though I have helped someone.
I started caring for seniors when 8 years ago.
In my spare time, I like to spend time...
Amy can also help with: Errands, mobility assistance, light cleaning, companionship, dementia, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Very good at accommodating schedule variations and unanticipated challenges. Very sensitive to unique accommodations for special needs individuals. individuals. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! Im Melissa, a 42-year-old stay at home mom of 10-year-old twins who are in school. I am looking for some part time work that is flexible with the school year calendar in regards to school holidays and vacation weeks. While I have no medical training for elder care, I do have a good amount of experience with elderly family...
Melissa can also help with: Meal prep, companionship, dementia, light cleaning, errands, mobility assistance & more
5.0
"I can't recommend Melissa enough. She was fabulous at engaging my father, as well as problem solving when urgent issues arose. Melissa has a kind, can-do attitude, and a down-to-earth nature."
Michael P. M.
5.0
(1)
Hi my name is Tamira. I am a caregiver/caretaker for 7 years. patience and compassion are essential. This is a job that requires a lot of tolerance for challenging situations, and good communication and a positive attitude also go a long way. Since entering this field I was able to master the way to bath my client , give my...
Tamira can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, meal prep, hospice services, companionship, errands & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"She will do more than what you ask of her. She takes the time to follow directions, communicates well or if she has any concerns she will inform without hesitation. She is respectful, dependable, punctual, and caring."
NNEAMAKA M.
3.7
(3)
I am a trained HHA, soon to have CNA and pharmacy tech.
I love caring for elderly or people and those who are who are physically challenged. I specialize in dementia patients.
I am a trained musician, love to read to people, spend time outside and generally keep their life happy and fulfilled. Mature and reliable.
Myra can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, errands, dementia, transportation
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Myra has been nothing short of a godsend. We hired her as a companion for my mother-in-law, who has dementia and benefits greatly from one-on-one care and support. Myra is resourceful, energetic, proactive, diligent, dedicated, conscientious, perceptive, and...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have worked as a CNA and Home Health Aide since 2009. I assist clients in their home with their basic needs: bathing, dressing, meal prep, medication reminders/supervision(crush pills if necessary)and thicken liquids, light housekeeping. I have worked with the elderly with Alzheimer/Dementia, Parkinson Disease, strokes. Also...
Arlene can also help with: Personal care, companionship, hospice services, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep & more
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" Arlene is an experienced CNA, who has been wonderful helping my 96 year old mom, especially as her needs have increased over the past few months. Arlene is very attentive, and intuitive. Now that my mom needs 24/7 care through an agency, we have kept Arlene...
Alice H.
Rajab M.
Woburn, MA
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.7
(3)
I have 10+years of experience in adult and senior care and I'm a certified nursing assistant , I do my very best to be dependable , reliable, compassionate and caring as I can be. I have been fortunate enough to work with some really wonderful people, learning how to build treatment plans for patients with many kinds of physical...
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Rajab is very patient, eager to learn. And reliable"
Faridah N.
5.0
(8)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi I'm a nurse assistant (CNA )with 21 years of experience. I'm HHA, PCA, CPR & FIRST AID certified. I've worked 9 years in a nursing home. I have experience with Dementia, Alzheimer, & Parkinson's patients. The reason I love to take care of the elderly is because it allows me to give back to families by being a helping hand....
Kenia can also help with: Home modification, companionship, dementia, hospice services, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Kenia took care of my father who had Alzheimer's. It was a great fit from the start. Her energy and enthusiasm is contagious. She is one of the only caregivers, besides my mother, that my dad tolerated. And she and my mom became good friends. If only we had found...
Gia L.
5.0
(2)
Hi! I have been taking care of people pretty much my whole life. I ran my own home daycare for infants and children for 11 years and have been caring for the elderly for over 30. I am a Certified Dementia Practitioner, with over 20 years of experience caring for people with Alzheimer's Disease/Dementia. I have held many training...
Laurie can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, errands, meal prep, dementia, hospice services & more
Skills:
Wound Care
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Laurie will treat her clients like her family. She is a dedicated, committed employee. She has been doing different jobs in health care for 20 years. A company or client/family will be very lucky to have her as a caregiver!"
Kathy B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a HHA/ CNA, certified by the Red Cross. I have been working with seniors with many forms of illnesses and ailments including Dementia, Alzheimer's, Diabetes and also disabled clients. I've been doing this job since 1993, have experience and a clean CORI. I've worked for private clients and agencies. I'm a Dominican woman...
Sergia can also help with: Visiting physician, personal care, respite care, home modification, dementia
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Sergia is a very caring and loving caregiver. She is a hard worker, dependable and conscientious . I would highly recommend Sergia to care for your loved one."
Anita A.
4.8
(19)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Shahla I am as nursing assistant helping with carrying kind and compassion and mobility activities medication and daily routine my client safety help with Mel preparing housekeeping I have experience with hospice dementia I have been experience since 2004 I have been worked in a hospital rehab health care home care I...
Shahla can also help with: Light cleaning, companionship, errands, dementia, hospice services, home modification & more
Skills:
CNA
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
5.0
"She she was a care giver for my mom from 2016 until 2020 we have a good experience with Shahla I don't know how to thank her because she was blessing she is so kind and skilled of care giver"
Martha B.
Christine N.
Billerica, MA
$20-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
3.7
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a Home aide 12 years of experience in adult care professionally and on a personal level . I also happen to be an observant, compassionate, and reliable care giver who has always been on time to render my excellent services. I have worked with elderly people in facilities, homes, and hospitals with conditions like dementia,...
Christine can also help with: Personal care, respite care, live-in home care, dementia
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Christine cared for our mother for 2 years before she passed on, and I must admit she gave it her best. Always on time and ensuring everything is fine by communicating to everyone in my family regularly and always went out of her way to make mum as comfortable as...
Laura M.
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Recent dementia care reviews in Wakefield, MA
Ann K.
5.0
What a wonderful and professional person. She is knowledgeable and kind and made my day of medical very easy. I will hire her again and have recommended her for a carer for my MiL. Thank you Ann for a good experience.
- Mareah P.
Ernise C.
5.0
A lot of good skills, team work, great communication etc
- Care member
Lisa C.
5.0
We hired Lisa to care for our 90 year old mother with slight dementia. Lisa was a god send she loved our mother like her own. Lisa cooked meals, made moms bed, gave her showers, vacuumed and dusted. Our mother is moving to an assisted living facility otherwise Lisa would still be with us. Thank...
- Luanne F.
Cathy F.
5.0
Cathy has provided care for my 95-year-old mother, who is dealing with dementia, for over six years. Cathy has been an invaluable support and has consistently demonstrated qualities that make an exceptional caregiver. She has consistently shown up on time and has been incredibly dependable. Cathy...
- Care member
Gladys B.
5.0
She is a hardworking individual, with great care for the people she works with.
- Susan N.
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FAQs for finding dementia care near you in Wakefield, MA
What is the basic concept of dementia care near me in Wakefield, 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 Wakefield, 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 Wakefield, 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 Wakefield, MA is $24.62.
How can I find dementia care near me in Wakefield, 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 Wakefield, 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 Wakefield, 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 Wakefield, 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 Wakefield, MA?
When you’re interviewing a caregiver for in home care for dementia near you in Wakefield, 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.