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60 caregivers are listed in Westwego, LA
The average rate is $10/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby caregivers is 7 years
Caregivers in Westwego, LA
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I enjoy taking care of people. I have taken care of elderly family members and also assist with member of my church. I can help with light housekeeping, prepare meals, groceries, run errands, provide transportation, help with medications. I am comfortable with small pets.
Karen can also help with: Respite care, dementia, personal care, home modification, visiting nurse, hospice services & more
Corey P.
Westwego, LA
$14-17/hr • 1 yrs exp
Help A Senior To Receive A Blessing! I Love The Community And It's Time To Give Back! :)
Hey i'm corey. I love caring for people, I have a lot of respect and patience for elderly. I can do almost anything for them they ask without a problem, because I was raised with my grandmother my whole life. I can take care of house duties , lift over 50 pounds , pets as well. I appreciate your time.
I'd describe my...
Corey can also help with: Home modification, errands, meal prep, light cleaning
Karron W.
Westwego, LA
$8-13/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have 15 years of caregiving experience, as a certified Nursing Assistant. I also have 4 years of supervisor experience working in Mental Health. I am trained as a ABA technician working with children with Autism.
Karron can also help with: Transportation, dementia, errands, meal prep, hospice services, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
5.0
(1)
Hello, I am a recently-returned Peace Corps Health Specialist Volunteer with experience in care giving for seniors, children & adults with disabilities. I have my Masters in Public Health & current Certified Nurse Assistant license. I have experience with private care giving for an elderly woman (with reference). Tasks included...
Rachael can also help with: Live-in home care, personal care, dementia
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Rachael is professional, compassionate, reliable and knowledgeable. I would highly recommend her to other families in need of home healthcare!"
Jen P.
5.0
(1)
Being a caregiver gives me joy to know I'm making a difference in someone life. I'm here to make everyday life easier for the client.
Lucretia can also help with: Errands, meal prep, companionship, dementia, light cleaning, mobility assistance & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Lucretia Was an excellent and dependable caregiver for my father-in-law. We trusted her explicitly."
Care member
5.0
(3)
I have 10 years of experience from companionship to bathing , dressing , meal prep and staying overnight.
I thoroughly enjoy caring for seniors. I feel it's in my blood. My mother was a caregiver for 50 years and had many individuals live in her home. I provided respite care for her when needed. In addition we as a family...
Zena can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, personal care, respite care, errands, meal prep & more
5.0
"Zena is an excellent caregiver. Honest, super-reliable and a very patient and compassionate caregiver. My whole family trusts her with our mother like she was a member of the family. Has gone above and beyond expectations. "
Care member
Teiona J.
New Orleans, LA
$18-20/hr • 8 yrs exp
Experienced Caregiver/Personal Assistant! Available Full-Time.
4.8
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello Im Teiona & I have been a caregiver for 8 years. Experienced with Alzheimer, Dementia, Parkinson & Hospice clients. I've taken on responsibilities such as companionship, light housekeeping, meal preparation, medication reminders, bathing, transportation & most importantly building trust & long lasting relationships with my...
Teiona can also help with: Dementia, personal care, hospice services, companionship, specialized care, meal prep & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Hiring Teiona was one of the best decisions I made during the difficult process of finding in-home care for my sick father. Not once did it feel like I hired an outsider she always made my father and myself feel like she was apart of our family like she was giving...
Hunter P.
Diana C.
New Orleans, LA
$25-35/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello, this is Diana a kind, professional and respectful caregiver. I'm not smoker, I own a nice car with insurance and I also have a lot of references for your comfort.
I'm an American Red Cross certified Caregiver. I have a degree in Mass Communication. I speak three languages
and I have a lot experience with young special...
Diana can also help with: Light cleaning, companionship, home modification, errands, dementia, meal prep & more
Samah S.
Kenner, LA
$30/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have experience with 84 years old lady I took care of her 24/7 for 5 months, I take her to doctors appointments give her medication help her bathing her dress up her clean up her house buy glossary and cook healthy meals listen to her stories dreams and even I travel with her. senior caregiver
Samah can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, live-in home care, errands, dementia
Skills:
CPR
Wound Care
5.0
"Fantastic! Amazing care of my mother through two rough years dealing with dementia and Alzheimer's. She is caring, compassionate and totally trustworthy. "
Care member
4.5
(17)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
as a senior care provider I have been working in the field for over 16yrs. I have a strong passion for helping others as I can remember growing up I would help the seniors in our neighborhood it has become a love for me to see and inspire the sick, I come with lots of experience as well as great reference. if its a plus I have...
Gilder can also help with: Home modification, dementia, visiting nurse, personal care, respite care, hospice services & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Gilder D is very dedicated with my mother. I do recommend her. She was very reliable, and knowledgeable, knowing how to treat seniors with memory problems."
Care member
Gretchen B.
Harvey, LA
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Senior Caregiver Who Takes Her Work With Patients Very Serious.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi, My name is Gretchen. I have over 15 years of experience as a caregiver. . I have my own transportation and can assist with errands/ grocery shopping. I'm also CPR certified. Im experienced with bathing and giving showers. Also experienced with clients who suffer with Dementia
Alzheimers. Knowledgeable about patients taking...
Gretchen can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, hospice services, companionship, meal prep, dementia & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Gretchen is absolutely THE BEST! We hired her to care for both of my elderly parents. She's very punctual, honest, sweet, and most importantly she cared for our parents as if they were her own. She treated them with dignity and respect. She even found a rash that...
Dana B.
3.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Looking to help your family take care of your family members. 20 years experience. Available anytime of day .
5.0
"Zania , has been a joy to our family. We hired her for part time to take care of my mother. My mother wanted her full time. She has always been dependable, honest and always willing to help. She worked for us before in 2021. She moved back to Texas and informed us...
Zani W.
5.0
(2)
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: Respite care, mobility assistance, personal care, specialized care, transportation, companionship & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
CPR
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
(9)
My name is Anna R, I am 59yrs old and I have been a personal caregiver for over 23yrs I have great job and personal reference as well as reviews on care. com I have experience with dementia, Parkinson's, stage 4 cancer lung and brain, diabetes, oxygen tubs, ALS, feeding tube, Ostomy bags, Hoyle lifts, transferring, some physical...
Anna can also help with: Errands, companionship, hospice services, light cleaning, meal prep, dementia & more
5.0
"Anna was such an amazing blessing to our family! She took care of my mother who had dementia and we couldn’t have had a better fit! Anna is the most loving, caring, compassionate and patient person I’ve ever had the pleasure to experience! Whoever is blessed to...
Care member
5.0
(9)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have been a caregiver for 20 years. I am very passionate about what I do and that is making others happy and healthy. My motto is "A happy heart makes a healthy heart." Taking care of someone does not mean just supplying the everyday needs, it also means to make them happy, to show love, kindness, and caring. That's what a...
Annette can also help with: Personal care, meal prep, errands, light cleaning, companionship, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Annette provides and exhibits the epitome of compassionate and capable care. She took care of my grandmother with incredible grace and strength, through the last years of her life and we could not have been more impressed with her loving dedication. I’m so grateful...
Care member
Geraldine B.
Metairie, LA
$18-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Personal Homecare Assistance With Activities Of Daily Living Either Full Or Part Time/ Med Admin
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Started my medical career as a certified nursing assistant and went on to become a registered nurse. Hospital experience included working a 28 bed Med-Surg unit in the VA hospital in New Oleans. On a personal note, I was the primary care giver for my father, mother, aunt and cousin until they their passing. I understand very...
Geraldine can also help with: Errands, mobility assistance, meal prep, companionship, personal care, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Geraldine has provided us with highly professional Skills. She is dependable, knowledgeable, and a terrific problem solver. I trust her judgement and often seek her advice about my husband's care.
Geraldine is wonderful to have in our household. Her presence is...
Ann R.
5.0
(2)
I have 2 years experience with a 99-year-old dementia patient. I've meal prepped and provided activities
Alisha can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, errands, dementia, personal care, companionship & more
5.0
"Amazing caretaker for my great grandmother while she had Alzheimers. Very compassionate & attentive."
Care member
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, dementia, errands, personal care, hospice services & more
Skills:
CNA
4.5
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have 30+years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Meal Preparation. bath, companionship, cleaning
Delisa can also help with: Meal prep, errands, light cleaning, personal care, dementia
Skills:
CNA
4.0
"Delisa is a very caring and kind person. She does an extremely good job caring for my mother. She does everything she is asked to do plus more and does it all with care and a kind heart. Delisa has truly been a blessing."
Peggy G.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I've been in this wonderful field as a healthcare provider for over 10 years with excellent references. I'm kind and a natural caregiver. Reliable and trustworthy. Dependant and more than capable of taking care of your love one.
Donna can also help with: Live-in home care, dementia, home modification, personal care, respite care, hospice services & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"I want the world to know what a compassionate, knowledgeable and dedicated caregiver Donna is. She has been working with my mom for almost 10 months and has never lost her positive outlook or sense of humor. She is a strong advocate for both her patients and their...
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Recent caregiver reviews in Westwego, LA
Rachael B.
5.0
Rachael is professional, compassionate, reliable and knowledgeable. I would highly recommend her to other families in need of home healthcare!
- Jen P.
Lucretia G.
5.0
Lucretia Was an excellent and dependable caregiver for my father-in-law. We trusted her explicitly.
- Care member
Zena B.
5.0
We are so grateful to have found Zena. My Mom adores her, as do we. Zena is kind, patient, thoughtful, flexible, punctual and pragmatic. Highly recommend.
- Gigi G.
Teiona J.
5.0
Hiring Teiona was one of the best decisions I made during the difficult process of finding in-home care for my sick father. Not once did it feel like I hired an outsider she always made my father and myself feel like she was apart of our family like she was giving care to her own loved one. Teiona...
- Hunter P.
Samah S.
5.0
She took excellent care of my mother for years and gave her a very personal and loving experience.
- Care member
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FAQs for finding caregivers in Westwego, LA
What caregiver services can I find near me in Westwego, LA?
Most private senior caregiver services in Westwego, 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 Westwego.
How much does it cost to hire a caregiver in Westwego, LA in 2024?
The average rate for hiring a caregiver in Westwego, LA on Care.com as of May, 2024 is $10.67 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 Westwego, LA?
There are currently 3 caregivers in Westwego, LA on Care.com. You can filter and sort caregivers by distance from Westwego, 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 Westwego before making a hiring decision.
Are private caregivers near me in Westwego, LA background checked?
Yes, caregivers near you in Westwego, 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.