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37 caregivers are listed in Ponchatoula, LA
The average rate is $17/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby caregivers is 7 years
Caregivers in Ponchatoula, LA
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
As a caregiver to the senior community with open time available, I am currently taking on new clients. My calling and passion in life is to take care of, pray with, and generally be here for seniors. I am compassionate, patient, and kind, and I believe that God has tasked me with this calling. So, with my heart, I will pursue it...
Lindy can also help with: Meal prep, companionship, light cleaning, dementia, hospice services, personal care & more
Skills:
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Lindy's calling in life is to help and care for others. She has a genuine heart, full of compassion for seniors. She is one of the most honest, honorable, faithful, loyal, and dependable people I have ever had the privileged of knowing."
Lee P.
5.0
(2)
I have 10 years of caregiving experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Errands/Shopping. Love to talk and doing different things love to clean
Shenitha can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, errands, personal care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"She is friendly, loving, caring, dependable, detailed, and punctual."
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I started this work caring for my mother when she fought a losing battle against emphysema and COPD. I know first hand how I wanted my mother treated during that time and provide the same care and compassion to every patient I've had since. I am very capable with pulmonary illness and the equipment needed for it. I've also had...
Jennifer can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, meal prep, companionship, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Jennifer visited Rikki 5 days to check food, provide company and other duties. She was great and kept me informed of her visits. -Chet"
Care member
Mary B.
Ponchatoula, LA
$17-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
Spending Time With Seniors And Helping Them With Their Day To Day Tasks Is Very Rewarding. I Enjoy.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Mary. I really enjoy being a caregiver. Showing others compassion and being attentive to my clients is fulfilling to me.
I sometimes get job offers without actually meeting my clients. I cannot accept them until we meet and see if we are a good fit for each other.
It's a joy getting to know my clients as I...
Mary can also help with: Companionship, transportation, personal care, errands, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Mary was a great help in taking care of my aunt. Caring, compassionate, and really paid attention to her needs. Wonderful caregiver!"
Gail L.
I am 31 years old. I have been in the caregiver field for about 10 years and in the medical field for around 12 years. I am CPR and first aid certified, I have experience with just about all types of care. I have built amazing relationships with all of my clients and their families. I am reliable, dependable and trustworthy.
Chasity can also help with: Companionship, visiting physician, personal care, specialized care, dementia
Skills:
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
I have a passion for caregiving. Senior care comes naturally for me. I have cared for many people in my own personal life and in a nursing home setting. I have personal experience caring for someone in home with caring for my spouse for 5 years until his passing. He had renal failure. This is another passion of mine.
Lindsay can also help with: Transportation, live-in home care, meal prep, light cleaning, errands
5.0
(2)
When I was young, my baby brother acquired a brain injury, which led me into the love of caregiving for those with special needs. For the last 20 years, I raised, and home schooled my two children. During those years, I also helped take care of my husband's grandmother and my father through their battle with cancer, and through...
Michele can also help with: Meal prep, companionship, dementia, respite care, personal care, light cleaning & more
5.0
"I have known Michele for almost ten years. She is the sweetest, kindest, and most caring and nurturing person I know. She is extremely responsible and always willing to lend a hand. I can count on her for anything. She has taken care of my home and pets when I've...
Brooke P.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a caregiver that loves to help others with their needs and I love to talk and hear stories and give time. Nothing is more important. I love to go on outing and cook and make sure that you have everything as needed. Memory Care, Dementia Communication Strategies, Anxiety Reduction, Social Interaction, Cognitive Support,...
Tamika can also help with: Light cleaning, live-in home care, home modification, companionship, errands, dementia & more
5.0
"Tamika is dedicated in her work. She is willing to help whenever she can and has a joyful personality.
She has assisted in personal needs, transportation to appointments and fun shopping.
She has a servant's heart for a caregiver."
Barbara L.
4.7
(15)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
Hello I'm Bonnie 47 years old and have been a private caregiver for 20 years. I'm a CNA, CPR and first aid certificate. I love what I do and can not see myself doing anything else . I have cared and worked with many wonderful people with great pride. (That I'll never forget) I have worked in a nursing home as well. That is why I...
Bonnie can also help with: Companionship, errands, hospice services, dementia, light cleaning, home modification & more
Skills:
CNA
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
5.0
"I hired Bonnie to help care for my sister. My sister lives in Louisiana and I live in Alaska so it was very important that I have a dependable person to care for my sister. Bonnie hit the ground running. She tackled myriad issues and did it with grace and kindness....
Mary-alice H.
5.0
(3)
Widow. Mother. Caregiver. I'm very nurturing, and soft spoken. My availability is open. I live in Mandeville but willing to travel 30 miles . Please feel free to message me for references.
Jessica can also help with: Meal prep, errands, light cleaning, companionship, dementia, hospice services & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
CPR
5.0
"she is the perfect person to be talking care of your loved one. she is very dependable and does her job very well!!"
Ale R.
4.8
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a 59-year-old single mother to a wonderful 27-year-old son, who is in the Air Force. I have worked for numerous elderly clients as a caregiver and nanny for years. I have been a CNA/lpn for 30 years and I enjoy it.
Hazel can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, meal prep, errands, light cleaning, live-in home care & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Hazel is hands on and will go above & beyond your needs. Even willing to work on holidays and other special occasions. "
Mallery C.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been providing homecare in the Hammond area for 10years. I have excellent local references. I have a wide range of caregiving experience from simple companionship , total care and transitional care . I am able to assist with almost every aspect of care and personal needs. I can follow your current care plan or assist you...
Angelena can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, errands, meal prep, hospice services, companionship & more
5.0
"Ms P. was a wonderful caregiver to both my parents for over nine years. She took care of ALL of their needs-household, medical, therapy, etc. I recommend her very highly."
Richard S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello. My Name is Jennifer. I am a Certified Nursing Assistant with over 20 years of caregiving experience. Extensive Dementia and Critical Care experience. Areas that I can assist with include: cooking, feeding, bathing, dressing, toileting, transferring, light cleaning, and medications. I can do overnight stays. Thank you so...
Jennifer can also help with: Personal care, meal prep, hospice services, live-in home care, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
CNA
5.0
"My mother-in-law had Dementia, and we needed 24 hour care. Jennifer was absolutely wonderful. We came up with a schedule for her and another lady to stay 48 hours at a time. Jennifer was quite happy to do so. Not only did she take excellent care of my...
Connie B.
5.0
(1)
Hi my name is Shelbie I am 33 years old. I live in Covington, La but am willing to travel/commute for the right job. I have several years of experience caring for seniors, mentally and physically handicapped patients as well as children. My last job was caring for an Alzheimer's patient for 2 1/2 years. I am self-motivated and...
Shelbie can also help with: Light cleaning, live-in home care, meal prep, dementia, errands, hospice services & more
5.0
"Shelbie worked for us for 21/2 years. She was very conscientious and developed a very close relationship with the patient. The patient would react positively when Shelbie walked into the room. Shelbie provided the utmost care and attention for the patient."
Donovan R.
5.0
(1)
I am a 61-year-old retired nurse with 3 grown kids. Although I have not worked in the nursing field since raising kids, I have many years of experience caring for the elderly in the hospital, doctor's office, and private duty nursing, as well as caring for my father before he passed away a few months ago. I am caring, calm, and...
Gayle can also help with: Respite care, visiting nurse, dementia, personal care
5.0
"Gayle went above and beyond! She did everything I asked for plus some!"
Kathy M.
5.0
(8)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Richard. I am a committed Healthcare professional offering 10 years of demonstrated success in Home Healthcare. I am CNA Certified with the State of Louisiana, delivering consistent and focused attention to client safety, comfort and dignity, well-versed in all aspects of personal daily and Hospice Care. I give...
Richard can also help with: Companionship, dementia, hospice services, transportation, mobility assistance, personal care & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Great caregiver! Kind, concerned, patient."
Renee M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi,
My name is Krystal, I'm 31 years old and happily married to my wonderful husband of 8 years and we have 4 children together that are all school aged.
We live just 25 minutes north of Covington in a small town called Bush. We are a Christian Family and go to church as much as we can to help bring our children up in the...
Krystal can also help with: Meal prep, errands, mobility assistance, light cleaning, dementia, companionship & more
5.0
"She is wonderful with the elderly!! She is still working for us and we love her. We will definitely keep her as long as we can keep our loved one at home. With her great care will probably be longer than normal. Very caring, patient, loving and dependable."
Jan H.
I'm a Certified Nurse's Assistant with 12 years of experience in working with families on individual basis. I provide care with compassion and sensitivity. If you give me the opportunity of caring for your loved one you will not be disappointed. I look forward to speaking with you and meeting your family.
Jessie can also help with: Dementia, respite care, personal care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
Hi my name is Benny and I am new to caregiving. I have been an experienced pet sitter for the last 7 years or so and now I am looking for an even more meaningful way to help people and make extra money. I feel that I would be a great caregiver for an elderly person that may need companionship or light housekeeping, meal prep,...
Benny can also help with: Transportation, light cleaning, meal prep
My name is Lisa, I am in my 50's, and I truly have a passion for caregiving. I am also a mother of 3 children, and a loving grandmother to 4 grandchildren currently. I have worked with all ages and I especially enjoy working with the mentally challenged. I also have references of previous families who I have provided in-home...
Lisa can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, hospice services, meal prep, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:
CPR
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Recent caregiver reviews in Ponchatoula, LA
Lindy P.
5.0
Lindy's calling in life is to help and care for others. She has a genuine heart, full of compassion for seniors. She is one of the most honest, honorable, faithful, loyal, and dependable people I have ever had the privileged of knowing.
- Lee P.
Shenitha D.
5.0
Very compassionate and a fast learner.
- Care member
Jennifer G.
5.0
Jennifer visited Rikki 5 days to check food, provide company and other duties. She was great and kept me informed of her visits. -Chet
- Care member
Mary B.
5.0
I can’t say enough good things about Mary Ann B. She is an absolute blessing to our family and loved one. Trustworthy, gentle, kind and dependable are just a few words I’d use to describe her. We feel so blessed that we found the right caregiver when we needed it the most.
- Care member
Michele B.
5.0
As Michele's mother, I have personally observed and experienced her compassion and giving heart. Michele has a brother with special needs. When growing up, she was very kind and protective of him, at times, putting his needs before hers. In 2009 when Michele's father was bedridden with stage 4...
- Claudia A.
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FAQs for finding caregivers in Ponchatoula, LA
What caregiver services can I find near me in Ponchatoula, LA?
Most private senior caregiver services in Ponchatoula, LA 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 Ponchatoula.
How much does it cost to hire a caregiver in Ponchatoula, LA in 2024?
The average rate for hiring a caregiver in Ponchatoula, LA on Care.com as of May, 2024 is $17.67 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 Ponchatoula, LA?
There are currently 6 caregivers in Ponchatoula, LA on Care.com. You can filter and sort caregivers by distance from Ponchatoula, LA 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 Ponchatoula before making a hiring decision.
Are private caregivers near me in Ponchatoula, LA background checked?
Yes, caregivers near you in Ponchatoula, LA 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 Ponchatoula, LA caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Caregivers in Ponchatoula, LA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 11 reviews of the 37 listed caregivers.