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54 home care are listed in Gretna, LA
The average posted rate is $19/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby home care is 8 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: Dementia, errands, hospice services, companionship, light cleaning, meal prep & 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.
Natalie Z.
Gretna, LA
$18-28/hr • 10 yrs exp
HI, my name is Natalie, I am a resident of Gretna, LA. I have 16 years of experience. I do have lots of experience but refuse to call myself an expert as I can always learn new things. I have worked with a few families during my journey and have many references. I can help with transportation, sitting, keeping your loved one...
Natalie can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, hospice services, dementia, errands, personal care & more
Skills:
CNA
Dasia B.
Gretna, LA
$20-30/hr • 6 yrs exp
I enjoy caring for seniors because I love to lend a helping hand when seniors need it most or may not be able to do it all themselves.
I began caring for seniors in 2019, I've been continuously doing so for the past 4-5 years. Along my journey, I've worked in CILAs to community/ residential housing and individual homes.
In my...
Dasia can also help with: Mobility assistance, live-in home care, light cleaning, home modification, meal prep, errands & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
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, mobility assistance, dementia, light cleaning, live-in home care, companionship & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
5.0
"She is an amazing person inside and out. One of the best caretakers you could ever ask for. :)"
Marissa V.
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: Dementia, light cleaning, hospice services, companionship, meal prep, errands & 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: Companionship, hospice services, respite care, personal care, dementia, mobility assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Stephanie was hired to care for my 71 year old sister. My sister came to live in my home while she recovered from a broken hip and she had other special medical needs. Stephanie is knowledgeable, compassionate, was very alert to my sister's needs, trustworthy and a...
Mary O.
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: Companionship, errands, light cleaning, home modification, dementia, hospice services & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"She's loving caring great work ethics.Dependable team player."
Shen J.
Corinne C.
New Orleans, LA
$20/hr • 8 yrs exp
Part Time Babysitter/Transportation/Reliable/CPR/Nonsmoker
5.0
(1)
Hi, my name is Corinne. Please do not hesitate to ask any questions about my background. I went to LSU, am a CPR trained, nonsmoker. I have transport and am willing to drive if asked.
Corinne can also help with: Meal prep, transportation, light cleaning, specialized care, personal care
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Very professional, knowledgeable, dependable and friendly. Kids like her. She goes above and beyond requirements. Highly recommended. "
Care member
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: Transportation, respite care, companionship, personal care, mobility assistance, specialized care & more
Skills:
CPR
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
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: Hospice services, dementia, companionship, meal prep, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CNA
Wound Care
5.0
(4)
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: Companionship, mobility assistance, light cleaning, errands, dementia, meal prep & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"She’s an amazing care professional,Very dependable,Caring and attentive. "
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: Hospice services, personal care, respite care, live-in home care, dementia, home modification & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
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: Live-in home care, mobility assistance, errands, meal prep, companionship, 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: Personal care, meal prep, errands, light cleaning
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.
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: Hospice services, dementia, live-in home care, errands, light cleaning, meal prep & 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: Live-in home care, hospice services, dementia
Skills:
CNA
CPR
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: Dementia, live-in home care
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Demetria J.
New Orleans, LA
$20/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, errands, companionship, dementia, light cleaning, hospice services & more
Skills:
Wound Care
Home Health Aide
CNA
I have 6 years of experience between nursing homes/taking care of my grandmother/ and medical office settings. My patients tell me often that they can see how much I enjoy what I do for a living. I can assist with ADL's, medication management, administering injections, transportation, household needs, and an endless list of...
Ariel can also help with: Personal care, hospice services, dementia
Skills:
CNA
Eunique S.
New Orleans, LA
$20-25/hr • 9 yrs exp
I'd describe my personality as empathetic, genuine, as well authentic.
I like caring for seniors because they're the most important people in our society and community. Give us so much wisdom and enlightenment about our world.
I started caring for seniors when at age 14 my first job was a Senior Health Center. Worked at JCC...
Eunique can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, 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 February, 2025 is $19.33 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 3 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.