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Dementia care in West Springfield, MA
Francis M.
Chicopee, MA
$15-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
Compassionate, caring and empathetic
I like caring for seniors because I get fulfilled in being of service to them. I believe every person deserves to have a good quality of life regardless of their age and condition. I am always happy to put a smile on their faces
I'm looking for a job that provides opportunities, offers...
Francis can also help with: Meal prep, home modification, errands, light cleaning, transportation, mobility assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
I am currently a nursing student who works as a Certified Nurse Assistance in at home caregiving. I am currently caring for a 91-year-old elderly and am looking to work more hours. I also have an Alzheimer and Dementia certification.
Afrike can also help with: Dementia, personal care
Skills:
CNA
Erin O.
Westfield, MA
$15-20/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hi, my name is Erin. I am a college student. I have prior experience in senior care, a few summers ago I was would help out with my great grandmother and also have been fortunate to spend time with my grand parents. I have also helped with the care of my grandmother with dementia. I enjoy talking and hearing stories and just...
Erin can also help with: Transportation, errands, meal prep, light cleaning
Caroline W.
Agawam, MA
$19/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I graduated in 2020 with my bachelors of science in occupational science. I'm currently finishing up the accelerated masters program at the university of New Hampshire for occupational therapy with an expected graduation of December 2021. I have worked for the past 1. 5 years in an assisted living/ memory care facility near...
Caroline can also help with: Errands, respite care, dementia, light cleaning, transportation, meal prep & more
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: Errands, dementia, companionship, hospice services, light cleaning, live-in home care & 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.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a semi-retired Physical Therapist who has 40+ years of experience treating the elderly in homecare, outpatient and skilled nursing facility settings. Many of my home-based patients have also had various degrees of dementia.
My goal is to provide quality caregiving for clients to safely age-in-place in addition to offering...
Lisa can also help with: Errands, live-in home care, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep, personal care & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"I had a medical condition that made me very weak, and I needed assistance. Lisa got back to me promptly and came the very next day. She was compassionate, took a personal interest in my health, and provided excellent care and a PT plan. She helped me with household...
Christine P.
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: Live-in home care, dementia
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...
Valerie R.
5.0
(1)
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I have provided companionship/care to seniors; including my mother-- who required full-transfers and 24-hour care.
I am experienced with Dementia and Alzheimer's, Diabetes, CVAs, Amputations, etc. Too many seniors feel "shoved in the corner", especially those with disabilities. I...
Cynthia can also help with: Personal care, respite care, dementia
5.0
"Cyndi is the absolute best person that I ever hired . I first hired Cyndi for house cleaning and she was punctual, dependable and extremely efficient. She knows exactly what needs to be done and does an amazing job. Later I hired her to watch my mom after surgery...
Robert U.
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: Light cleaning, errands, meal prep, dementia, companionship, hospice services & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
CPR
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.
5.0
(1)
I took care of my grandmother who had dementia. She did have aides but I did the basics... light housekeeping, grocery shopping, taking her out for a ride, medication management, bringing her to her appointments.
I then was a companion to an elderly lady in Amherst who had dementia. We would talk, sing, play games, watch TV,...
5.0
"We have friends who Hired Donna, we hope to Hire her too for Senior Home Care in South Deerfield.
Gary"
Gary B.
Rachel C.
Belchertown, MA
$25-35/hr • 5 yrs exp
Certified, Gentle, Intuitive, Nurturing, Experienced Care Provider
4.4
(7)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a fully vaccinated, certified Personal Care Assistant. I have been a care provider for 7 years, with experience in wound care, Alzheimers/Dementia, med management, mobility assistance, toileting, bathing, cooking, gardening, light cleaning, and organizing/clutter clearing.
I have also been a live-in House Manager at a...
Rachel can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, companionship, personal care, mobility assistance, live-in home care & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Wound Care
CPR
5.0
"My husband suffered an acute neurological decline at the beginning of the year. We had to have a plan going forward. Rachel became an integral part of our family caregiver team. She has helped us navigate the ever challenging physical and emotional journey we...
Helen H.
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: Hospice services, personal care, dementia
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.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have over 6 years of experience. I can help with ADLs. I have worked with a quadriplegic client, autism, behavioral, dementia, Alzheimer's, returning home from surgery, and hospice. I have worked for the State of Illinois, and have been certified through the State of California to do home care. Very active and attentive...
Curtis can also help with: Errands, meal prep, dementia, light cleaning, companionship, hospice services & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"I hired Curtis to care for my husband, Jim, who has a spinal cord injury. I could not have chosen a better caregiver than Curtis. He is responsible, kind, caring and compassionate with my husband. He has a great sense of humor and he and Jim laugh and have a lot...
Eunice M.
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: Light cleaning, hospice services, home modification, errands, companionship, dementia & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Very qualified, caring and professional. We are so lucky to have hired Amanda."
David L.
Francine V.
Easthampton, MA
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
I Love Working With The Elderly Very Satisfying Make Their Life Easier And Happier.
I started caring for seniors 10 years ago.
In my spare time, I like to spend time with my grandchildren, bowling, spend time with friends and family.
One thing you should know about me is I'm very reliable and caring I love working with the elderly.
My skills include working with Dementia And parkinson. I'm very patient,...
Francine can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, meal prep, transportation, companionship
I have taken care of a variety of different people. People with multiple sclerosis, down syndrome, dementia, Alzheimer's to people who just needed companionship. I have taken care of some great ladies. .
Kim can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, errands, personal care, companionship, light cleaning & more
Calista B.
Ellington, CT
$23-30/hr • 1 yrs exp
I am a certified CNA and PCA I do homecare through an agency currently for multiple clients, my main one has dementia and autism so I am well trained on this condition. I have also worked in a nursing home with all levels of onset.
Calista can also help with: Live-in home care, hospice services, errands, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
I have had 15+ years with active caregiving in in-home, hospital, and nursing home settings. I am certified with BLS, glucose testing for diabetes, CPR, first aid, and have brought experience with autism and schizophrenia as well.
Jeanne can also help with: Live-in home care, light cleaning, respite care, errands, hospice services, dementia & more
Skills:
CNA
Experienced caregiver with elderly/dementia patients. Creates a loving, trusting bond with my patients and families. Organizes and schedules all aspects of care if needed including weekly therapy visits such as occupational and physical therapy. Carrying out those recommendations to retain strength and sharp mindset is...
Dawn can also help with: Companionship, hospice services, light cleaning, meal prep, mobility assistance, dementia & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have experience with caring for seniors as well as clients w Alzheimer's and Dementia. I can provide excellent references. 15 years Hoyer experience G tube Kangaroo pump catheters and hospice ALS CP MS and MS . ABI registry for state of CT. Non smoker w no children fully vaccinated w reliable transportation.
Nancelyn can also help with: Dementia, respite care, personal care
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Recent dementia care reviews in West Springfield, MA
Marilyn O.
5.0
Marilyn provided conscientious cared for my parents for over a year. I always felt confident they were well cared for and safe when she was with them. She was closely attentive, and took extra care to create a healthful, calm, and nurturing environment. She worked well with my mother's moderate...
- Cheryl B.
Lisa W.
5.0
I had a medical condition that made me very weak, and I needed assistance. Lisa got back to me promptly and came the very next day. She was compassionate, took a personal interest in my health, and provided excellent care and a PT plan. She helped me with household tasks that I couldn't manage on my...
- Christine P.
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.
Cynthia M.
5.0
Cyndi is the absolute best person that I ever hired . I first hired Cyndi for house cleaning and she was punctual, dependable and extremely efficient. She knows exactly what needs to be done and does an amazing job. Later I hired her to watch my mom after surgery and she took care of her as if she...
- Robert U.
Deana S.
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.
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FAQs for finding dementia care near you in West Springfield, MA
What is the basic concept of dementia care near me in West Springfield, 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 West Springfield, 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 West Springfield, 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 West Springfield, MA is $18.75.
How can I find dementia care near me in West Springfield, 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 West Springfield, 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 West Springfield, 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 West Springfield, 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 West Springfield, MA?
When you’re interviewing a caregiver for in home care for dementia near you in West Springfield, 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.