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60 caregivers are listed in Lakewood, WA
The average rate is $22/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby caregivers is 4 years
Caregivers in Lakewood, WA
Elizabeth B.
Spanaway, WA
$30-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
3.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Provide personal services such as bathing, dressing and grooming. Help family members care for the patient by teaching appropriate ways to lift, turn, and re-position the patient. advising on nutrition and cleanliness. Record patient vitals sign and information by making entries in the patient journal: notify family and other...
Elizabeth can also help with: Errands, dementia, companionship, home modification, hospice services, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
3.0
"Was really helpful when I could use her. I used to her a couple of times take me to the doctors. I thought it was a little costly and I couldn't use her as many times as I need to fix this wasn't available. He did help me figure out a way to get in and out of my...
Patricia B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm looking to find a caregiving job during the hours my daughter is in school. I'd be available Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. until as late as 4 p.m. I have worked in memory care for 4 years and would love to continue working with seniors. I am certified in CPR, Dementia Specialty Care, and Mental Health. I have my HCA and nurse...
Nikita can also help with: Specialized care, personal care, live-in home care, dementia, companionship, mobility assistance & more
Skills:
Wound Care
Home Health Aide
CPR
5.0
"Nikita took the time to get to know my step father who has Dementia. She would arrive, check to see if he had his meds, see if he needed help getting dressed, getting him showered. She would make him breakfast and clean up the kitchen. Depending on his energy she...
Karen D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Washington Licensed Practical Nurse license-holder, on the process of acquiring a home-care license in Washington. I believe me and my team will be the source of the care you need.
Skills:
CNA
Licensed Nurse
5.0
"James has been a Godsend. He has experience and is patient and kind with my Dad who is 87 with late stage Alzheimer's. He has been a huge help bring able to transfer him from bed to wheelchair and hygiene care. He spent most of his Saturday assisting us with dad...
Eleanor D.
3.0
(1)
Hello my name is violet, I have 3 years of paid experience, working in home care and nursing facilities. I have since relocated here to Tacoma.
In my 3 years experience I've worked with clients who have dementia and Alzheimer's. I have experience with G-tube feeding catheters, Hoyer lift, transfers, bathing, and of course, the...
Violet can also help with: Errands, hospice services, dementia, live-in home care, light cleaning, meal prep & more
3.0
"Violet seemed like she was capable and able to do the job as requested. Unfortunately after arranging a trial run I never heard back from her with two pre-reminder messages and did not show at our agreed timeframe. I did not hear anything after to explain why. Not...
Sara B.
4.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am 38 yrs old. I have been working as a caregiver for 10plus years. But 3 yrs ago my mother was diagnosed with Parkinson's and she needed to have 24hrs care. I took care of Mom until the 3rd of dec then she gain her wings. I miss her dearly and I am grateful for all my experiences as a caregiver that had help me took care of...
Luisa can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, hospice services
Skills:
Home Health Aide
4.0
"Luisa did a wonderful job taking care of my grandma when we were in need of help. She worked great with my grandpa and handled the rest of the family very professionally. I'm so grateful she was there for us when we needed her. She is a strong, and talented young...
Emily C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Reliable Private Duty Caregiver who is very knowledgeable in handling a variety of emergency situations. Also, a compassionate caregiver who is able to provide a number of services to patients to make them feel comfortable and safe at all times. Some services include meal preparation, assisting in the maintenance of a household,...
Palavi can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, live-in home care, errands, dementia, companionship & more
5.0
"Decades of experience. Compassionate and loving. Puts the patients needs above her own. Willing to be flexible and adjust to changing needs."
Care member
5.0
(1)
I'd describe my personality as caring, passionate, loving, ambitious and determined.
I started caring for seniors when I was 18 years old after my grandmother was diagnosed with dementia.
In my spare time, I like to take a walk.
One thing you should know about me is, I treat others the way I want to be treated.
My skills include...
Hanah can also help with: Live-in home care, light cleaning, errands, companionship, dementia, hospice services & more
5.0
"I recently had the pleasure of working with Hanah and I must say, it was an exceptional experience. From start to finish, Hanah demonstrated professionalism, expertise, and a genuine commitment to delivering outstanding results.
Hanah possesses a deep understanding...
Care member
Adi G.
Tacoma, WA
$20-35/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hi There ,
My name is Adi, a reliable , service focused , joyful caregiver that takes great passion in providing healthcare services. Compassionate and technically skilled in attending to patients in diverse healthcare settings. Family & Faith is everything to me & in this field of work. Therefore It's my hope to not only...
Adi can also help with: Live-in home care, errands, light cleaning, hospice services, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Very caring and giving and would do anything to get the job done in a very loving kind manner! Loves families. Would highly recommend her."
James S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have 10+yrs of experience as a care giver & medical assistant . I am a CNA being fortunate to work with wonderful patients with all kinds of physical and mental impairment. I do my best to be dependable, diligent & reliable. I can also help with home made meals preparation, doctors appointments, walks, errands & light...
Amira can also help with: Errands, dementia, light cleaning, companionship, mobility assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
CNA
5.0
"Amira was a wonderful addition to our care-giving team. From the very first meeting, she showed professionalism coupled with care. She was all about the business of care: getting my mom to move around more, helping her keep her space clean, checking her...
Kristine K.
5.0
(2)
I have four years experience caring for seniors, assisting them with activities of daily living. It gives me full satisfaction and fulfillment caring for them. I always look forward to meeting seniors that I care for everyday.
Samuel can also help with: Personal care, companionship, respite care, live-in home care, dementia, mobility assistance & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Sam is incredible!!! He has been so communicative, conversational, patient, clean, and knowledgeable with my dad. We can agree that he is really a blessing, and has a great smile that makes everyone feel at ease. I would wholeheartedly recommend Sam as his...
Katy B.
5.0
(3)
I am a compassionate and reliable caregiver. With over 15 years of work experience as a CNA, I became technically skilled in attending to patients in diverse healthcare situations. My caring nature, friendly persona, professional training, and experience ensure that I provide my clients with the best care.
Natalya can also help with: Live-in home care, personal care, hospice services
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Natalya assisted my mother by dressing her, seating her properly in her wheelchair, feeding her, and positioning her in her bed. Natalya operated my mother's Hoyer lift and hospital bed. Natalya also provided social interaction through conversation and watching...
Karen M.
Valerie M.
Puyallup, WA
$22-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm a caregiver and able to provide additional assistant. I am able to do the following activities
- feeding
- bathing / grooming
- toileting
- running errands
- transportation
- companionship
Valerie can also help with: Errands, live-in home care, dementia, meal prep, light cleaning, hospice services & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
5.0
"Valerie has been a huge help as a bathe aide for my mom. She has great communication and is dependable. She has made a huge difference in my mom's care and quality of life. Would definitely recommend her and would love to continue to work with her."
Jessica H.
Alia F.
Tacoma, WA
$35-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hello My Name Is Alia, I'm An Aide With A Mission To Give Exceptional Assistance And Serve Others.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as compassionate, kind and patient. I like caring for seniors because I believe that it's a blessing to serve our elders and to give back to them in any way possible.
I'm looking for a job that allows me the opportunity to serve others and the flexibility to do what I need to accomplish for myself. I...
Alia can also help with: Dementia, home modification, errands, light cleaning, companionship, hospice services & more
5.0
"Alia helped me when my husband was suffering Parkinsons & Dementia. She was an enormous help to me & she was kind and compassionate. She was also a valuable support for me as well, since his care was mentally as well as physically demanding. She is knowledgeable...
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I would love to give your family member Help with grocery shopping, light house cleaning, meals, laundry, medication, but most of all companionship, laughter, quality of life. I owned and operated a in home daycare for 25yrs, cared for elderly mom and family members with Dementia and Alzheimer's have been background checked...
Andrea can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, dementia, respite care, personal care, companionship & more
5.0
"Andrea is the most caring person I know! She worked for me for 4 years helping with my mom and then my dad. The both loved her! "
Care member
Rachel N.
Tacoma, WA
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
My Name is Rachel Am Looking For Full Time Job From 7a To 5p For Five Days A Week
5.0
(1)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
My names are Rachel, & I am a caregiver with 16 years of experience with senior citizens, dementia, Alzheimer's, stroke patients & Parkinson & many more experiences, I will give meds, cook, do laundry, lighthouse keeping, baths & showers, shave, do beds, doctor appointment etc I know how to use hoyer lift , belt, sliding boards...
Rachel can also help with: Respite care, personal care, dementia, hospice services, home modification
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Absolutely perfect in every way.
Does anything that needs to be done,
Super efficient, dependable, trustworthy,
Honest, and reliable.
Gets along great with elderly patients, commands their respect in a positive way."
Shawn M.
George R.
Puyallup, WA
$30-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Male Caregiver Looking For Part-time Or Full-Time Work
5.0
(3)
In order to build a strong bond with a client you need to be compassionate and listen carefully, these two qualities are key to gain the clients trust.
As a caregiver I experience the satisfaction and joy of helping someone either with a health challenge or simply needing companionship.
It is not easy to lose the ability to...
George can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, companionship, light cleaning, errands, mobility assistance & more
Skills:
Wound Care
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"George was a caregiver for my father and my husband for six years. He was excellent at anticipating his patients needs and developing solutions to provide comfort and care. He is an excellent trainer and taught the family how to provide care during his off shift....
Care member
4.6
(9)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
Many years accumulated working as a Caregiver, CNA, DCS (Direct Care Staff), Residential Coordinator (Manager/Supervisor), LST (Life Skills Trainer), and Team Leader. Worked with Geriatrics, Special Needs, Alzheimer/Dementia Care, Diabetes Care, Head Injuries, Skilled Nursing Facility, Assisted Living, Home Health and Adult...
Hanalee can also help with: Personal care, dementia, respite care, hospice services
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Hanalee was a God send for our family as she cared for our 94-year-old mother at the end of her life. She is very experienced and extremely kind. She forged a bond with Mom and all of us with her cheerfulness, dedication and skills. She performed all aspects of...
Jayne M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm a reliable caring in home caregiver 10 years experience in diverse Healthcare settings passionate and fun and a lot of experience with Alzheimer middle to late stage, I cook and prepare nutritional meals. I also do housekeeping, feeding , grooming and administrating meds , doctor's appointments or shopping and fun outings...
Tracy can also help with: Companionship, hospice services, light cleaning, errands, dementia, meal prep & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
Wound Care
5.0
"Tracy was wonderful in caring for me , i would recommend her most definitely. She put in 100% and enjoyed her company. Im 84 and she always new where i had to go"
Care member
Catherine E.
Tacoma, WA
$20-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I work with seniors for over 20yrs. And at my recent job for 18yrs. at Western State Hospital in Tacoma as mental health technician. As a caregiver for seniors I do provide meal preparation, shower, transportation, errands, medication reminder & light housekeeping. Respect, Honesty & Care for my client is my top priority.
Catherine can also help with: Home modification, personal care
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"We love Catherine!!!! She is a gem! Warm, loving, efficient, energetic, knowledgeable and caring. She cares for our elderly mother with genuine warmth, kindness and love. And when mom is not needing her attention, for example down for a nap, Catherine dives...
Karen P.
5.0
(4)
Whatever your needs I'm the person for you. Fun loving caring and honest person looking to care for you and your family. Experience with Alzheimer's and Dementia patience, cleaning, organizing, meal prep, medication prompting, Errands, grocery shopping. Or just someone to keep you company.
Michelle can also help with: Dementia, personal care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
5.0
"A diligent learner and consistent in the quality of her care, Michelle was a wonderful asset in a time of assisted need and consistently performed above and beyond her training and qualifications as a compassionate, persevering caretaker and moreover as a learner...
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Recent caregiver reviews in Lakewood, WA
Elizabeth B.
3.0
Was really helpful when I could use her. I used to her a couple of times take me to the doctors. I thought it was a little costly and I couldn't use her as many times as I need to fix this wasn't available. He did help me figure out a way to get in and out of my house with my wheelchair and I...
- Patricia B.
Nikita K.
5.0
Nikita, genuinely cares about the well-being of her clients. She approaches her work with kindness, patience, and understanding, making sure that the individual’s emotional needs are met.
Punctuality and reliability are crucial in caregiving, and Nikita has never disappointed me. She is always on...
- Cheri D.
James N.
5.0
James has been a Godsend. He has experience and is patient and kind with my Dad who is 87 with late stage Alzheimer's. He has been a huge help bring able to transfer him from bed to wheelchair and hygiene care. He spent most of his Saturday assisting us with dad at my Moms funeral and helped make...
- Eleanor D.
Violet P.
3.0
Violet seemed like she was capable and able to do the job as requested. Unfortunately after arranging a trial run I never heard back from her with two pre-reminder messages and did not show at our agreed timeframe. I did not hear anything after to explain why. Not sure if something came up but I was...
- Sara B.
Luisa K.
4.0
Luisa did a wonderful job taking care of my grandma when we were in need of help. She worked great with my grandpa and handled the rest of the family very professionally. I'm so grateful she was there for us when we needed her. She is a strong, and talented young lady and does her job very well.
- Emily C.
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FAQs for finding caregivers in Lakewood, WA
What caregiver services can I find near me in Lakewood, WA?
Most private senior caregiver services in Lakewood, WA will offer companionship, safety supervision, and assistance with daily activities in the comfort of the person's home. Caregivers can help seniors to move safely around their home, provide social and emotional support, assist with different degrees of personal care (bathing, dressing, or feeding), and help with meal preparations or light housekeeping. They can also help your loved one with medication reminders, and some can even drive them to any errand or doctor appointments around Lakewood.
How much does it cost to hire a caregiver in Lakewood, WA in 2024?
The average rate for hiring a caregiver in Lakewood, WA on Care.com as of May, 2024 is $22.87 per hour. This cost may fluctuate depending on the type of assistance needed by your senior loved one and the caregiver's experience and certifications.
How do I find private caregivers near me in Lakewood, WA?
There are currently 39 caregivers in Lakewood, WA on Care.com. You can filter and sort caregivers by distance from Lakewood, WA or zip code, although you can expand the radius of your search if you'd like to increase your options. From there, compare candidates by reading about their experience working with seniors, the type of caregiving services they provide, and their hourly rate. Be sure to run background checks and check references from other families in Lakewood before making a hiring decision.
Are private caregivers near me in Lakewood, WA background checked?
Yes, caregivers near you in Lakewood, WA on Care.com are asked to complete an annual background check called a CareCheck. Senior caregivers who complete this background check will have a badge on their profile displaying the date it was run. While CareCheck is a good start, we strongly recommend that you follow some additional steps for hiring a caregiver for seniors safely, which include interviewing candidates, checking references, and running your own background check. Visit our Safety Center to learn more.
Ratings for Lakewood, WA caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
Caregivers in Lakewood, WA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 25 reviews of the 60 listed caregivers.