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Dementia care in Westwood, NJ
I have experience with clients having Parkinson's, dementia, diabetes, depression. My goal is to encourage interest in living with food, activities and socialization. I cook and do light housekeeping.
Alanna can also help with: Personal care, dementia, visiting physician
Shyleaxie R.
Westwood, NJ
$18-30/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hi!! I am currently a nursing student and have almost have 1 year of experience as a CNA. I also have lots of experience with caring for those who have Alzheimers/Dementia. I've had first hand experience with my grandmother for years. I can help with companionship, transportation services and personal care. I love helping and...
Shyleaxie can also help with: Transportation, personal care, errands, dementia, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Hi! I live in nearby River Vale if you'd like to have a chat. I've had first hand experience with the elderly with my grandmother who needed extra help once she was diagnosed with Alzheimer's and dementia. She passed away in January. 11 years total she was with us while having the illness. 6 years feeding tube. I just recently...
Shyrley can also help with: Mobility assistance, meal prep, hospice services, dementia, companionship, errands & more
3.0
(2)
Hi,
I have worked as a certified home health aid for 9 years, specializing in patients with Alzheimer's disease and dementia, "Sundown syndrome", Parkinson's disease, asthma, diabetes, heart failure, cancer, wound care and hospice care. As well as a companion. Supervise all doctor's appointments and provide medication...
Tamar can also help with: Light cleaning, hospice services, home modification, dementia, companionship, errands & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
Wound Care
5.0
"Tama was an excellent healthcare aide. She is professional, knowledgeable, skilled, kind, caring, and very reliable. Shows up to work every day on time and ready to perform her responsibilities. She has a very gentle manner and was very good working with our loved...
Deborah D.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Gladys from Bogota NJ. I am 57 years old. I have a caregiver experience of over 6 years . I am a certified Home Health Aide. I have also trained as a special needs education teacher for over 10 years.
My goal is to provide care and support to the seniors and children with special needs.
I have worked in nursing...
Gladys can also help with: Personal care, hospice services, dementia, live-in home care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Gladys is a hard working lady, who is dependable and supports her family and leads by example. She is a strong believer in the benefits of sacrifice, hard work, education and personal development."
Jerry G.
Emily S.
Lodi, NJ
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Emilia,
I'm a Certified Home Health Aid with over 30 years of experience with elderly patients. I have experience with people who suffer from strokes, Parkinson's, cancer (all stages), dementia (all stages), skin care such as opened wounds and sores, diabetes, feedings, and vital signs taken and recorded. I'm a...
Emily can also help with: Visiting physician, visiting nurse, personal care, home modification, dementia, hospice services & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Emily is a wonderful caregiver for my 92 year dad. She is very kind and caring. Because of her nursing background she is able to help my dad with exercise therapy and medications, in addition to suggesting a proper diet and many other things that make my dads life...
Julie B.
Denesa B.
Yonkers, NY
$25/hr • 8 yrs exp
Certified Nursing Assistant Full-Time. Available For Companionship And Supportive Services.
5.0
(6)
Dear Family's
My name is Denesa. I am a Certified Nursing Assistant for 8 years & CPR trained. I worked with families that required my help in taking care of their parents or loved ones. Working as a home health aide, I gained experience in different medical care Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, MS, Stroke, Dementia, Fall Risk,...
Denesa can also help with: Light cleaning, hospice services, home modification, dementia, companionship, errands & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Compassionate, professional, goes beyond the call of duty. Wonderful personality. Positive. Takes initiative. Trustworthy "
Sandra H.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
*COVID VACCINATED Available to work in Bergen, Essex and Morris County*Hi there! I am a qualified caregiver with 18 years of experience. I am available nights M-F 6/6:30pm-6am)or weekend F-Su overnight(F 6/6:30pm-Su 4/5pm) I am highly experienced in senior care (Dementia, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's) rehab, stroke, senior special...
Tracey can also help with: Respite care, personal care, hospice services, dementia, live-in home care
5.0
"I interviewed this lovely candidate for a night position for my elderly Mom, who has early Alzheimers. Tracey is absolutely delightful, with a wealth of experience and knowledge! My Mom's current aide works 24-hours, and I feel due to my Mom's recent decline, no...
Karen S.
Marc B.
Saddle Brook, NJ
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Full-time Or Part-time Caregiver, Willing To Do Overnights
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
After years of Retail Management, I am pursuing my passion for helping others. I am a mature, responsible, family oriented adult. My caregiving experience began with raising my medically fragile disabled child, who is now an adult. I also cared for my father, who suffered from dementia, until he passed away at the age of 89. I...
Marc can also help with: Personal care, dementia
5.0
"Only person I would trust with my loved ones.
Glor"
Paulette D.
Digna U.
Paterson, NJ
$35/hr • 5 yrs exp
4.5
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have almost 7 seven year experience I used to working in a lot different kind a cases of senior needed, mobility, bed bath, shower, feeding, eye everything about cares and Also I'm doing child with special needs. I used to work in different kind of cases. I have experience in dementia Alzheimer's. I'm a certificate CHHA. now...
4.0
"Digna is always on time and even better, always early. She's honest and I trusted her from the start. She's a good driver, and when she takes you out, she makes sure you're safe. She's attentive, caring and I appreciated the help in the mornings. She loves what she...
Brian J.
5.0
(1)
I am a mother of 2 teenage boys. Growing up I was extremely close with my grandparents who lived around the corner from my childhood home. When my grandma had Alzheimer's & grandpa got ill I was always there to help them drive them to dr appts, help them with whatever they needed. My other grandma is 102 & my best friend. My dad...
Heather can also help with: Mobility assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia, companionship, errands & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
5.0
"Heather was very caring and kind toward my mother-in-law. Mom truly enjoyed her company. Heather also took good care of her cats, although she admitted she herself is not a "cat person". She also did several overnights and I felt better when I was away knowing that...
Care member
Shela D.
Paramus, NJ
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Certified Medical Assistant Looking For Full Time Daytime Employment As A Caregiver
5.0
(2)
I have 10+years of experience working with the elderly, and I have experience with dementia patients for over 6 years. I am currently seeking full time employment overnnight and am also available some days.
I'm a very caring and compassionate person, and am glad to be able to help the elderly. I can provide excellent references...
Shela can also help with: Personal care, dementia
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Shela is extremely hardworking experienced kind & caring. Amy family would be lucky to have her join your team."
Rayna P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have experience taking care of elderly ladies, also with Alzheimer's and Senile Dementia. I feel confident and competent with the care of Senior citizen. I will provide care and compassionate assistance, run errands, doctors appointments, light housecleaning, meal preparation, etc. I had on my care a lady with mild...
Yanina can also help with: Visiting physician, personal care, home modification, dementia, hospice services
5.0
"Yanina took care of my Mom who is diagnosed with dementia for a year. She is diligent, compassionate and patient. "
Virginia G.
Irma M.
Rochelle Park, NJ
$30-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(7)
As a multilingual, I speak Russian, Georgian and English fluently.
I have worked in Childcare and Elderly care for over 14 years. My experience includes those of Hospice, Dementia, Alzheimer's and more.
With the expected rate of $20-25 hourly, I can bathe, feed, clean, change, walk and help perform light exercise ( if need...
Irma can also help with: Personal care, dementia, companionship, errands
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Irma worked for my family for a few years taking care of my mom who was 100 years old. I found Irma to be loving and caring, respectful and kind to my mom and the rest of the family so much so that when my brother needed help years later, I called on her again to...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Specialized in caring patient with Alzheimer's, Lewy body dementia and diabetes. My top qualities as a home health aid are the following, compassion, Plenty of patience and empathy, attention to details, honesty , good communication skills etc. My most recent patient who I took care for two years had Lewy body dementia. I also...
Yohanny can also help with: Mobility assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia, companionship, errands & more
5.0
"Yohanny was wonderful lovely lady. She was kind and compassionate with seniors and took great care of my mother in law. She was always on time and honest. I highly recommend Yohanny, she loves what she does and do it with great heart."
Hijong D.
Graciela M.
West Nyack, NY
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(7)
I have 30 years of experience caring for the elderly, specializing in patients dealing with Alzheimer's and dementia related complications. I am also certified as a Home Health Care Nursing assistant and also certified as a CPR instructor. I am a caring, compassionate and ultra-attentive care giver and I have excellent...
Graciela can also help with: Personal care, live-in home care, home modification, dementia, hospice services
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Graciela is an exceptional care taker. She has taken care of my father on multiple occasions and she provides very caring and exceptional care of him. Graciela has done so on a 24x7 basis when my dad was released from the hospital and rehab on a few occasions along...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 3 years' experience working with a woman with Dementia, 3 times a week. Working as a companion - I have the patience and good listening skills. We go for walks, watch town baseball games, zoo, and enjoy coffee and conversation. I had other clients as well that I provided food shopping, meal prep and light cleaning. Every...
Veronica can also help with: Personal care, meal prep, errands, dementia, light cleaning
5.0
"We hired Veronica (Ronnie) for a family member who was very sick with cancer. He was reluctant to have someone come to his house and he wasn’t sure what he would ask her to do, but we knew he needed help. As soon as he met Ronnie I could tell he felt more at ease....
Sophie G.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello , I am a welcoming, nurturing, flexible, and well experienced individual. I am a Certified Home Health Aide. I have worked in this field for 10+ years both as a live in aide and in the nursing home setting and assisted living setting. I am a mother of 8, all adults now & with 3 grandchildren. I am a family oriented...
Rosalee can also help with: Respite care, personal care, hospice services, dementia, live-in home care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"I've known Rose and she's a very respectful sweet lady she was a very dedicated caregiver very caring and very compassionate she took care of my grandmother right up till the day she passed and yes I would hire her again for another loved one because she's very...
Stephanie G.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as compassionate, caring, loving, patient and easy to get along with.
I like caring for seniors because it's self rewarding and boost my self worth.
I'm looking for a job that healthy environment and will treat me as their family member.
I started caring for seniors when the first day I started...
Ronalet can also help with: Meal prep, live-in home care, light cleaning, dementia, companionship, errands & more
5.0
"Rona was phenomenal. She cared for my mom as if it were her mom. She helped my family through a tough time. We love her. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a male caregiver of Filipino descent. I completed the nursing program (LPN). However, I did not proceed to get my license to pursue a nursing career. I am also trained in massage therapy.
I have more than 10 years of experience working as a CNA in various nursing facilities. I took care of patients with a variety of case...
Camilo can also help with: Personal care, hospice services, dementia, live-in home care
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Camilo has been working with my father and he is caring , dependable, and a very skilled provider . He goes above and beyond caring for my my father and also works extremely well with my mother. 100% recommend him !!!"
Chris H.
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Recent dementia care reviews in Westwood, NJ
Tamar Z.
5.0
Tama was an excellent healthcare aide. She is professional, knowledgeable, skilled, kind, caring, and very reliable. Shows up to work every day on time and ready to perform her responsibilities. She has a very gentle manner and was very good working with our loved one who has Alzheimer's disease.
- Deborah D.
Gladys C.
5.0
Gladys is reliable and easy to communicate with. She took great care of my grandma! Thank you Gladys!
- Julie C.
Emily S.
5.0
Emily S is the most professional, caring, capable, loving caregiver you could ever imagine.
She had the Herculean task, almost 7 years ago, of caring for my mother and father, both of whom were at different stages of dementia and Alzheimer's.
Emily's easy sense of humor, obvious good nature, and her...
- Christine C.
Denesa B.
5.0
I honestly can't say enough about Denesa. She cared for my Grandmother in her last few months of life, and the care, compassion, and patience she demonstrated touched my family very deeply. She is knowledgeable, experienced, & remains calm at all times. She became part of the family. We would hire...
- Casey S.
Tracey G.
5.0
I interviewed this lovely candidate for a night position for my elderly Mom, who has early Alzheimers. Tracey is absolutely delightful, with a wealth of experience and knowledge! My Mom's current aide works 24-hours, and I feel due to my Mom's recent decline, no aide should be sleeping on their...
- Karen S.
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FAQs for finding dementia care near you in Westwood, NJ
What is the basic concept of dementia care near me in Westwood, NJ?
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 Westwood, NJ, 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 Westwood, NJ?
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 Westwood, NJ is $17.67.
How can I find dementia care near me in Westwood, NJ?
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 Westwood, NJ 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 Westwood, NJ?
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 Westwood, NJ, 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 Westwood, NJ?
When you’re interviewing a caregiver for in home care for dementia near you in Westwood, NJ, 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.