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56 home care are listed in Gretna, LA
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of November 2024
The average experience for nearby home care is 10 years
Home care in Gretna, LA
Paula A.
Gretna, LA
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Paula A. I am a caregiver for the Elderly. I am experienced 11+ years with Dementia and combative Dementia/Alzheimer's, 13+ years with quadriplegics , 7+ years experience working with Hospice patients. 3+ years experience with hip or knee replacements . Comfortable working with males or females and pets. I am a...
Paula can also help with: Light cleaning, hospice services, meal prep, errands, companionship, dementia & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"I highly recommend Paula. She was very easy to work with. She worked very well with my 90-year-old uncle as he recovered at home after being released from a local brain injury rehab unit. She is attentive, understanding, experienced, responsible, and kind."
Michele A.
5.0
(4)
Melissa has Empathy and the ability to care for the client's social, emotional, physical and mental health. Exceptionally patient, good at listening and responding to others' needs. Ability to remain calm and handle any emergencies that may arise. she loves children, animals and life itself.
I am fully vaccinated
Melissa can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, mobility assistance, live-in home care, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
5.0
"Melissa is wonderful with kids. She watched my grandkids. Ages 12-2. They love her. If your looking for a trustworthy, fun, caring sitter. Melissa K. Is the perfect fit. "
Care member
Kema C.
Marrero, LA
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
CNA Looking For Part Time Or Full Time Work Available For Taking Care House Keeping And Meal Prep
5.0
(1)
I've been certified since 1998 I've worked in facilities as well as individual homes . I'm able to perform trachea care, catheter care and wound care. I can do meal prep as well as housekeeping. I'm a very understanding and enjoy working with the disabled and the elderly it brings me joy just to see them happy and to be able...
Kema can also help with: Companionship, meal prep, dementia, hospice services, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Kema is very knowledgeable about the medical field. She recognizes problems (such as c diff) where others missed it. "
Gail D.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have a sincere love and respect for our aging population. Listening and learning from the life experiences of our older generation is a delight to me. I have professional experience in critical care, dialysis, ostomy appliance, Parkinson's, hospice, wound care. I have 10+ years of experience in caring for our aging citizens. I...
Stephanie can also help with: Hospice services, personal care, mobility assistance, companionship, respite care, dementia & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
5.0
"When my brothers and my aging parents both fell ill at the same time, we needed someone to step in and help out. Stephanie was amazing and the perfect fit even for my particular parents. She was patient, kind, thorough, and trustworthy. She did everything for Them...
Care member
5.0
(1)
I been a caregiver for 17 years I worked with different age group spots from teenagers to Seniors. I enjoy helping and assisting others. I have a passion for it. I assist in medication reminder, grooming, oral care, hygiene, bathing, incontinence care, preparations of meals, companionship, transportation to grocery store and...
Escalither can also help with: Home modification, errands, light cleaning, dementia, companionship, hospice services & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"She's loving caring great work ethics.Dependable team player."
Shen J.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Right now I am giving care in home to a stroke patient who is unable to feed, bathe or really do anything without assistance. I work at night so that means I help him into a tub, bathe and wash his hair as needed. I make sure he is fed and that he gets his medication I. e insulin injections and oral. Give breathing treatments...
Laura can also help with: Companionship, mobility assistance, transportation, personal care, respite care, specialized care & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
Wound Care
5.0
"Laura is cheerful and ready to take on any task.
She is dependable, willing to work hard, and is always on top of each task.
She finds solutions to problems and is a great member of our team. We can always count on Laura."
Ann R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Linda and I would love to be apart of your family friend how I call it. I'm loving and have a smile out this world. I love helping others in the time of need and if I know you really need it I'll give you the shirt off my back. Why I like this job is because seeing my grandma when I was little I wished I could do...
Linda can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, companionship, hospice services, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CNA
Wound Care
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Rachel L.
I am a caregiver in New Orleans. As a mother of two, and a daughter of parents that have needed care, I appreciate how important the position of care giver is. I am a trained CNA, HHA, Yoga Instructor, and Doula. I love to help people and provide tenderness and compassion to my practice. I execute my job in...
Rachel can also help with: Personal care, dementia, respite care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"We loved having Rachel care for my mom. She is kind, patient and loving. Rachel cared for my mom on overnights and I always slept better knowing she was with my mom. She has an upbeat personality and fit in well with the family. She will definitely be missed."
Terese T.
5.0
(1)
I've been a caregiver for 14 years. I became interested in caregiving through caring for of my own family members.
Being a caregiver/senior care takes patience's and compassion and I acknowledge the challenges that comes with aging.
I'm there to make everyday tasks easier for the client and the family. I understand the...
Lucretia can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, companionship, mobility assistance, meal prep, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Lucretia Was an excellent and dependable caregiver for my father-in-law. We trusted her explicitly."
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Deione and I have over 20 years of experience as a CNA/caregiver. I love what I do! I enjoy working with elderly people. I worked for Advantage Nursing Service, I worked for the Medicine Team. I'm now employed at Ochsner Hospital part time. I am CPR and CPI certified. I've had many private duty cases. I...
Deione can also help with: Personal care, respite care, home modification, hospice services, dementia, live-in home care & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Deione was excellent! We would hire her again in a heartbeat. She is on time, friendly, and gave excellent care. My dad was in the hospital and she stayed overnight with him. She has great experience and you should definitely hire her. "
Michelle B.
Lisa Y.
Metairie, LA
$16-22/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I'm a very passionate person who prides myself on taking my time with my clients and treating them like family . When you become a caregiver you become your patients confidant. Spending majority of your time with them you have to be reliable trustworthy a good listener and very attentive. Im genuine and compassionate and enjoy...
Lisa can also help with: Mobility assistance, companionship, live-in home care, meal prep, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
CPR
5.0
"Lisa took very good care of me. She helped me with my bath. Cook very good meals that I could eat. Carried me to Theraphy twice a week. "
Care member
Noyata W.
New Orleans, LA
$10-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
I am a people person.
Noyata can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, meal prep, personal care
5.0
"My schedule is very demanding and I needed help with my grandmother whom I care for full time. I had to find a way to get help and NOYATA was a great choice for my family. She assisted with Dr appointments, laundry, granny outing and administer meds. She was great...
Ashaki B.
4.5
(6)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I worked for over 17 years as a registered nurse with a bachelors degree in nursing. I have retired from bedside and licensed nursing. I would rather care for one person at a time, and be able to relate to them as a person and hopefully a friend.
Please check my recommendations below.
. I'd describe my personality as warm,...
Alyssa can also help with: Companionship, hospice services, meal prep, errands, dementia, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
CPR
5.0
"Alyssa is a gem! She shows up with her years of nursing experience (retired), her skills as a cook and homemaker, and her kindness and care to make for a very positive care experience. "
Care member
I have been taking care of couple their home. They just recently passed.
Ms. Betty had Post Polio, diabetes, blood pressure issues, immobility, dementia, Alzheimers disease.
Mr. Bill had congestive heart failure, COPD, stroke victim with loss of mobility the last year of his life. Both ended up at home in their bed under...
Benjamin can also help with: Meal prep, live-in home care, light cleaning, hospice services, errands, dementia & more
I am Chika, a certified nurse assistant and CPR licensed, I worked with senior care in the hospital, I am happy taking care the senior because it give me the opportunity to love and care for them just like I would care and love my parent.
Chikaodili can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, hospice services
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Teiona J.
New Orleans, LA
$18-20/hr • 9 yrs exp
Experienced Caregiver/Personal Assistant! Available Full-Time.
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I have been a caregiver for 9 years. I have experience with Alzheimer, Dementia, Parkinson & Hospice clients. I've taken on responsibilities such as companionship, light housekeeping, meal preparation, medication reminders, bathing, transportation & most importantly building trust & long lasting relationships with my clients...
Teiona can also help with: Personal care, meal prep, specialized care, dementia, hospice services, companionship & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
I have over 20 yrs experience as a caregiver. I am knowledgeable in using the hoyer lift, gait belt, and transferring. I assist with feeding, meal preparations, run errands, and assist with medical appointments/outings. Will do daily meditation administration/prompting.
Marlo can also help with: Live-in home care, hospice services, dementia
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
CNA
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I work this job CNA almost 13 year , if this job opportunity I'm got hired from your and my position I accept it , I love to learn more different facility different patient and benefits an hour and pay and more experience I do patient care , total care over I do over 4 years, I work rotate Unit Memory care unit too , Right now I...
Megan can also help with: Live-in home care, dementia
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Demetria J.
New Orleans, LA
$18/hr • 10 yrs exp
Home Health Aide Available Full-Time Or Personal Care Attendant Looking For Full-Time Available
I'm a care giver been in the field now 20+ years I take care of the Elderly disabled kids I've worked with a retired blind Doctor and his partner who were on oxygen! I was with this family for 9 years, My duties consist of bathing giving meds upon scheduled time cooking cleaning and running errands if needed! Never ever been in...
Demetria can also help with: Meal prep, hospice services, companionship, dementia, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:
CPR
Wound Care
CNA
I'd describe my personality as honest compassionate & flexible
I like caring for seniors because this is where my heart lies I feel that our elders deserve proper care and nurturing My mission is to help family members care for their loved ones and still be able to take care of mandatory work related task
I'm looking for a job...
Dedie can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, live-in home care, meal prep, home modification
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Recent home care reviews in Gretna, LA
Paula A.
5.0
I highly recommend Paula. She was very easy to work with. She worked very well with my 90-year-old uncle as he recovered at home after being released from a local brain injury rehab unit. She is attentive, understanding, experienced, responsible, and kind.
- Michele A.
Melissa K.
5.0
Melissa is wonderful with kids. She watched my grandkids. Ages 12-2. They love her. If your looking for a trustworthy, fun, caring sitter. Melissa K. Is the perfect fit.
- Care member
Kema C.
5.0
Kema is very knowledgeable about the medical field. She recognizes problems (such as c diff) where others missed it.
- Gail D.
Stephanie J.
5.0
Stephanie far exceeded all expectations. We needed help with my father and mother who both have limited mobility. My mother's condition was temporary (8 weeks) and without a car. Stephanie saved the day by being at their house during the week while we were at work. Stephanie is like the sister I...
- Care member
Escalither C.
5.0
She's loving caring great work ethics.Dependable team player.
- Shen J.
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FAQs for finding home care in Gretna, LA
How much does private home care cost per hour near me in Gretna, LA?
The average rate for hiring a home care provider in Gretna, LA as of November, 2024 is $20.00 per hour. This cost will fluctuate depending on the provider's level of experience, whether the care is full-time or part-time and the duties required to perform to care for your senior loved one.
How can I find home care near me in Gretna, LA?
Care.com has 1 home care providers for seniors in Gretna, LA. To start searching for caregivers near you, you need to create a Care.com account. To create your account, you will answer some basic questions to help you find home care providers that specialize in your family member’s needs. You will then have the option to either post a job and receive applications from candidates, or you can search for caregivers on the website. You can filter results by distance from Gretna, LA or hourly rate. After you have selected your candidates, you can schedule interviews, check references, request background checks, and can then hire a home health care provider that suits your needs the best.
What types of home care services are available near me in Gretna, LA?
The types of home health care services near you in Gretna, LA will vary depending on the needs of the senior you’re hiring home care assistance for, but home care providers can assist with companionship and fellowship, as well as skilled nursing care. There are also home caregivers in Gretna, LA that can assist with daily activities, such as cooking, medication prompting, dressing, bathing and transporting the senior patient to and from appointments.
How can I safely hire home care near me in Gretna, LA?
If you need to hire senior home care near you in Gretna, LA, we strongly suggest you run an independent background check, request professional references, and interview a handful of candidates. You can also look for providers on Care.com who have a CareCheck badge on their profile, which is a background check we request all in home care service providers complete. Any senior home care providers who complete a CareCheck will have a badge on their profile that displays the date the background check was run.
What interview questions should I ask when hiring home health care near me in Gretna, LA?
When you’re hiring in home health care services near you in Gretna, LA, it can be really helpful to interview a handful of different candidates to help you find the right fit. It’s a good idea to ask them questions about the exact responsibilities they feel comfortable taking on, how they best communicate, and what types of senior health issues they have dealt with in the past.