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8 home care are listed in Opelousas, LA
The average posted rate is $15/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby home care is 10 years
Home care in Opelousas, LA
Danielle J.
Opelousas, LA
$15/hr • 10 yrs exp
Residential Care: Assist In Dressing, grooming, shopping and Finances Etc.
5.0
(1)
I have 9years experience working with mentally impaired individuals, 10 years with the elderly, autistic individuals etc. Worked at SWDC for the state institution of Louisiana for 5 years until it was closed down in 2009. I was certified a CNA November 2019 but I have been a DSW for 15 years
Danielle can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, light cleaning, errands, hospice services, companionship & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CNA
CPR
5.0
"Danielle is a very hard working woman, she took care of my 70 year old mother with dementia for 2 years . Danielle was very tentative with my mother, she was gentle and sincere . You can always count on her !"
Betty M.
Daphine B.
Opelousas, LA
$16/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Personal Care Attendant Looking For Part Time Or Full Time Work!
CNA certified 17 years! 15 years of Nursing Home/Rehab Experience... 1 1/2 years of in home care. CPR certified and up to date.
Daphine can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, dementia, mobility assistance, personal care, errands & more
Skills:
CNA
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I am a very Kindhearted Elderly Caretaker. I am Very Honest, Trustworthy, Reliable, Responsible, Dependable also Friendly, I am also very and confident assisting with personal hygiene, also assisting with medication. I am also very patient when interacting with patients and there family. I can also bring them to there...
Leona can also help with: Dementia, mobility assistance, companionship, meal prep, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:
CPR
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
hello , my name is Kristle I have been doing home health for 10 years. Im available on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesday's. I have a client on thursdays and fridays I can offer house keeping giving meds meal prep errands assisting in anything they may need and also companionship. I am pet friendly non smoker I have worked for a...
Kristle can also help with: Dementia, companionship, mobility assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, errands & more
Skills:
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've been doing this for over 20+ years. I have worked in hospital nursing homes one on one taken care of people with dementia and Alzheimer's bed bound hospice. I love caring for the elderly I become part of the family. I love listening to them talking about their life because they have so much wisdom to share we just have to...
Sandra can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, hospice services, errands, companionship, live-in home care & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Sandra care for my mother for over 4 years my mother called her her baby girl Sandra was more than a worker she became family she stayed here until my mother passing holding her hands not leaving her side I couldn't ask for a better person to have spent my...
Cornelius L.
Tamika B.
Lafayette, LA
$10-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Practical Nurse (Licensing In Progress) Available For Companionship, Housekeeping And Meal Prep.
I have been working in the medical field for over 12 years. I am a 2005 graduate of Remington College in medical assisting, and a 2009 graduate of Delta College in practical nursing. I worked as a medical assistant for Dr . G (internal medicine) for 4 1/2 years and a nurse for Dr. M (Pulmonologist and sleep specialist) for over...
Hello, My name is Wanda and I have been doing private sitting duties for 10+ years and I am looking forward to hearing from you!
Wanda can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, live-in home care, hospice services, errands, meal prep & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
Wound Care
Raven M.
Lafayette, LA
$23/hr • 10 yrs exp
Things I Look For In A Job Is When I Can Use My Skills To Make An Impact.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I ve been having experience with senior care/ direct support for a few years now and, first and foremost, I m looking for a position where I can continue to exercise those skills. I have performed duties such as, cleaning, transporting, assisting with medication, dressing, bathing and going on outings. I'm a very fun and caring...
Raven can also help with: Home modification, respite care, live-in home care, hospice services, personal care, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
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FAQs for finding home care in Opelousas, LA
How much does private home care cost per hour near me in Opelousas, LA?
The average rate for hiring a home care provider in Opelousas, LA as of January, 2025 is $15.50 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 Opelousas, LA?
Care.com has 2 home care providers for seniors in Opelousas, 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 Opelousas, 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 Opelousas, LA?
The types of home health care services near you in Opelousas, 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 Opelousas, 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 Opelousas, LA?
If you need to hire senior home care near you in Opelousas, 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 Opelousas, LA?
When you’re hiring in home health care services near you in Opelousas, 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.