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Assisted disabled clients in-home to facilitate their daily needs, which included ambulation, medication administration, transportation, light housekeeping, personal hygiene, etc.
Valerie can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, meal prep, respite care, errands
John T.
Church Point, LA
$8-18/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hi my name's John. I'm looking to be a home health aide job. I took care of my aunt, mom and grandmother for most of my life and now I want to apply my experience to helping others as a career. I look forward to growing in this profession and helping whoever I can.
John can also help with: Errands, home modification, light cleaning, meal prep, mobility assistance, dementia & more
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FAQs for finding home health aides near you in Lafayette, LA
What does a home health aide do near me in Lafayette, LA?
If you’re planning to hire a home health aide near you in Lafayette, LA, it’s important to understand that there is no one standard role that a home health aide takes on. A home health aide isn’t a nurse, but can help with health related tasks like ensuring their clients take their medicine on time, transporting them to doctors appointments, picking up prescriptions, and making sure they are well fed and bathed.
What home health aide duties do providers take on near me in Lafayette, LA?
When it’s time to hire a home health aide near you in Lafayette, LA, it’s a good idea to create a list of duties your family members need help with. You can review different profiles on Care.com to learn more about common health aide duties such as bathing, feeding, and cleaning up after their clients.
How can I find a home health aide near me in Lafayette, LA?
To find home health aides near you in Lafayette, LA, you can create an account with Care.com and then you can filter and sort local home health aides by distance from Lafayette, LA. Then you can review your options for home health aides by reading about their experience and the home health aide duties they will take on.
How much does it cost to hire a home health aide near me in Lafayette, LA?
The average rate for hiring home health aides near you in Lafayette, LA on Care.com as of March, 2025 is $15.00 per hour. It’s worth noting that the rate each individual home health aide charges depends on the level of care required, the provider's certifications, and their years of experience.
How can I safely hire a home health aide near me in Lafayette, LA?
To help you start your research, all home health aides on Care.com are asked to complete an annual background check called a CareCheck (the providers who complete this background check have a badge on their profile displaying the date it was run). However, this is just a jumping off point. We strongly recommend that you take additional steps for hiring a home health aid safely, which include interviewing candidates, calling their professional references, and running your own background check.