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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: Mobility assistance, light cleaning, errands, dementia, companionship, meal prep & 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)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I have experience since 1993 caring for adults in Nursing Homes, Rehabilitation, Group Homes and Private duty as an LPN. Before that I took care of clients with spinal issues. My responsibilities were to give out medications, wound care and assessment, all charge duties. I've also worked as a HHA and Companion in private...
Kris can also help with: Respite care, meal prep, light cleaning, errands, dementia, personal care & more
Skills:
Licensed Nurse
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Kris has been helping take of my mom who suffers from Alzheimer's disease and she is wonderful. She goes above and beyond attempting to keep her engaged with spelling bees and word games. She takes care of am meds, showering and anything else that is needed....
Joanne B.
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, errands, dementia, transportation
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
CPR
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
(5)
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, light cleaning, hospice services, dementia, companionship, meal prep & more
5.0
"Arlene was the most compassion caregiver for my 98 year old mother. She took care of her as if she was her own mother- extremely loving and used her cna skills to make sure all her health concern needs were met. I would highly recommend her to anyone who is in need...
Care member
Hajara N.
Billerica, MA
$27/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Compassionate and dedicated Home Health Aide with over 6 years of experience in providing personalized care to individuals in their homes. Skilled in assisting with daily living activities, medication management, and companionship. Strong communication and interpersonal skills foster trust and comfort with clients and families....
Hajara can also help with: Personal care, live-in home care, dementia
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"She's very hardworking, thoughtful, flexible and dependable. You can definitely count on her on giving your loved one the care, love and support they deserve. She usually goes out of her way to make sure, the family is happy and contented. Best care giver I know."
Alv K.
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: Light cleaning, home modification, errands, dementia, companionship, hospice services & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
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
(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: Respite care, personal care, home modification, dementia, visiting physician
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.
5.0
(3)
My name is Ashley. I have worked in the Homecare profession for 28 years and counting. I have worked with Dementia, Alzheimer's , Parkinson's Quadriplegics , Stroke , Cancer, Scleroderma, Multiple Sclerosis & Hospice care. I assist with bathing, dressing, meals, medication management , colostomy bag , housekeeping duties and...
Ashley can also help with: Personal care, live-in home care, hospice services, dementia, respite care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Ashley is a wonderful caregiver. She cared for my brother, who was a quadriplegic. We couldn't of asked for better. A real Gem! Loving & kind and attentive. We were blessed to have her."
Joanna B.
5.0
(2)
I am a divorced lady with a 28-year-old son. We have been living in Mass since March 2017 but we lived here before for six years until 2008. I have a degree in English/Portuguese and have been an ESL teacher for 30 years.
In the USA, I have been an elderly companion and house cleaner. I used to help a lady wash up, use the...
Jaqueline can also help with: Personal care, meal prep, light cleaning, home modification, companionship, mobility assistance & more
5.0
"She does a great job, she is careful, dependable, responsible and punctual. I really recommend her. "
Suzi 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, home modification, errands, dementia, companionship, hospice services & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
CNA
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.
5.0
(2)
My name is Marion. I have been working as a caregiver to the seniors for the last six years. , I am a certified nursing Assistant and CPR , first Aide trained and MAP certified . I have experience in caring for individuals with special needs, seniors with Dementia and Alzheimer's.
I am driven by the passion to care for others...
Namande can also help with: Respite care, personal care, hospice services, dementia
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"She was my surpervisor in a group home and she a good team player how showed a lot of compassion and was ever on time"
Care member
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: Respite care, personal care, live-in home care, dementia
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
CNA
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.
5.0
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Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
My name is Kathy and I live in Lexington, Mass. My passion has always been to care and nurture the elderly, and have been doing it for over 30 years. I worked in nursing homes for several years before becoming a private companion. I have cared for stroke, dementia/ Alzheimer' s patients , MS patients and those ill with cancer. I...
Kathy can also help with: Personal care, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia, companionship, mobility assistance & more
5.0
"She will care for your parent like it's her parent. She LOVES all animals. She's the best"
Nikole H.
Am Nursing Assistant with more than 5 years experience in elderly care. I also have experience in health and safety, CPR and dementia certified.
Sarah can also help with: Meal prep, live-in home care, light cleaning, dementia, respite care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Mariam K.
Billerica, MA
$50-55/hr • 6 yrs exp
A Licensed, Experienced HHA/CNA Looking For A Part Time/ Full Time Senior Care Job
Licensed Practical Nurse with 6 years background in both skilled nursing and at home nursing care. Experience with various conditions affecting seniors including Alzheimer's and Dementia, Parkinson's Disease, Diabetes, behavioral related illnesses, among others.
Mariam can also help with: Personal care, live-in home care, home modification, dementia
Skills:
Licensed Nurse
Home Health Aide
CNA
My name is Patricia, I began as a Home Health Aide back in 2005. A year later or so I became a CNA. I am now a Care Dementia Program Director at The Arbors at Winthrop (memory care unit). I'm trained to work with Dementia and Alzheimer's patients. It such a good feeling knowing that I can help people in need. I'm great with the...
Patricia can also help with: Personal care, dementia
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
Hi, I'm Jillian. I hold a bachelors degree in public health and psychology. I also hold a certificate in dementia care. I have been working with the elderly population since I was 16 years old. I currently work as a Care Manager for a Massachusetts aging services access point (ASAP). Additionally, I have years of experience...
Jillian can also help with: Meal prep, hospice services, errands, dementia, companionship, light cleaning & more
I like my job because I feel good helping, and I am really like the elderly people, I have 22 years of experience at home care services, I have experience work with hospice patient, with dementia and Alzheimer's patients, I am like to cook, I am a person with a lot of patience.
Carmen can also help with: Visiting nurse, personal care, hospice services, dementia, visiting physician
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
I have worked within the medical community for 20 yrs. I have been a care giver for both my Mom ( Dementia) and Dad ( NPH ). I have a substantial amount of experience caring for the elderly.
Lisa can also help with: Transportation, light cleaning, hospice services, errands, dementia, meal prep & more
Margret N.
Burlington, MA
$25/hr • 8 yrs exp
I'd describe my personality as loving, caring, and compassionate
I like caring for seniors because I am giving back love they gave while at the age they could give like mothers Aunties and Sisters, uncles and Fathers ,
I have 8 years of experience with home care assistance helping Elderly people here in the US.
I'm looking...
Margret can also help with: Live-in home care, hospice services, errands, dementia, companionship, light cleaning & more
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Recent dementia care reviews in Wakefield, MA
Melissa D.
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.
Kris P.
5.0
Kris has been helping take of my mom who suffers from Alzheimer's disease and she is wonderful. She goes above and beyond attempting to keep her engaged with spelling bees and word games. She takes care of am meds, showering and anything else that is needed. Communicates well with any issues or...
- Joanne B.
Myra M.
5.0
Myra is the person you want to find when looking for a caregiver, especially for someone with dementia or other elderly needs. She is honest, hardworking, and relentlessly focused on improving the quality of our mother’s life from A to Z: comfort, hygiene, diet, entertainment, laundry, shopping,...
- Joel N.
Arlene R.
5.0
I’ve met Arlene and her mom, Nina, about six or seven years ago at the Milano senior center where they held Tuesday night free dinners for anyone who lived in the city of Melrose.
I always came alone, so I was always looking for a seat for one. Most of the people who came were couples, or they were...
- Care member
Hajara N.
5.0
She's very hardworking, thoughtful, flexible and dependable. You can definitely count on her on giving your loved one the care, love and support they deserve. She usually goes out of her way to make sure, the family is happy and contented. Best care giver I know.
- Alv K.
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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 $29.57.
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.