Find Top Dementia Care Near Me in Gardner, MA
We have 60 dementia care in Gardner, MA! Compare and hire the best dementia care to fit your needs.
Find dementia care in Gardner, MA that you’ll love
60 dementia care are listed in Gardner, MA
The average rate is $23/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby dementia care is 10 years
Dementia care in Gardner, MA
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have experience in home care and nursing home facilities/hospitals. I am currently employed by a local urgent care facility and I am a member of the emergency management department for my city.
I decided to join care. com when I realized facilities thrive on numbers, and I rather provide quality care. I believe all patients...
Paula can also help with: Visiting nurse, live-in home care, dementia, hospice services, personal care, respite care & more
Skills:
CNA
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
5.0
"My sister and I hired Paula to care for our 93 yr. old father. We feel like we won the lottery finding Paula!
Our father agrees. She's caring, experienced and reliable. We would highly recommended Paula for any care giving situation"
Sheila W.
Mandy W.
Ashby, MA
$30-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I have 25 years of experience caring for and assisting the elderly population. I started out 35 years ago as a young girl wanting to be a home care nurse because my great grandmother had viting nurses. At 14 I started my journey by going to a vocational high school and studying the care of patients who required assistance. I was...
Mandy can also help with: Live-in home care, hospice services, light cleaning, companionship, dementia, errands & more
Skills:
CPR
Licensed Nurse
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Mandy helped take care of my wife just before she ended up being admitted into hospice care. She was very helpful and caring, we were lucky to have her help us. I would hire her again."
David R.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I graduated nursing school in 1998 and have always worked in home care even prior to graduation as a home health aide. When I became a registered nurse I worked on a medical surgical unit for 3 years. After being understaffed, I knew I needed a change and turned to what I loved, assisting individuals in their home. I worked as a...
Kelley can also help with: Visiting nurse, hospice services, respite care, personal care, dementia
5.0
"Kelley took care of my brother who has Muscular Dystrophy. He needed care on all levels from showering, shaving to g-tube, ventilator and stoma care. Kelley did all of this and still had time to neaten up the house. Though Kelley and my brother are from completely...
Evan W.
5.0
(1)
Hi, my name is Laura and I live in Rutland. I love working with seniors. I took care of my mom when she lived with us. I prepared her meals, did her laundry, I did her medication every week and her favorite thing, trips to Foxwoods. After she passed, I started volunteering at our senior center delivering meals on wheels. I loved...
Laura can also help with: Dementia, mobility assistance, meal prep, errands, light cleaning, companionship & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Laura provided reliable, respectful, cheerful and sincerely caring assistance and companionship to our family member for 2 years. She was our support. "
Jean H.
Leslie K.
Townsend, MA
$18-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
Personal Care Attendant Looking For Full-Time/Part-Time Work
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a college graduate with a degree in Human Services. I operated my family childcare business for almost 18 years. The economy failed and I was offered a position working with an elderly couple. Sometimes the highlight of a persons day is reminiscing. I have great communication skills but I also listen. My grandmother needed...
Leslie can also help with: Dementia
5.0
"Leslie cared for my father for a little over two years, who had become bed bound with ALS. His condition was complicated by being ventilator dependent and having a feeding tube. During that time she helped to assemble and manage a team, maintain a high quality of...
Geoffrey M.
5.0
(2)
I have worked with seniors now for well over 20 years. I have worked as a CNA in a Geriatric Behavioral Health setting at a small community hospital. I have also worked at a VA clinic for behavioral health.
Since the Pandemic I have only worked as a private duty home healthcare provider.
I provide compassion and patience with my...
Cathleen can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, light cleaning
5.0
"Cathleen worked with our mother-in-law for approximately four years and a half. She went above and beyond taking exceptional care of her physically mentally and her environment. She went above and beyond taking care of her. we miss her greatly."
Care member
Jen P.
Temple, NH
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
hello, I have 20 years of experience in care giving as a licensed nursing asst. I have an extensive background in most settings of geriatric nursing such long term care, assisted living, hospice, respite, rehab and home care. Bathing, dressing, meal prep, feeding, mobility training, errands, housekeeping, and pet care are all...
Jen can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, light cleaning, errands, companionship, home modification & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
CPR
5.0
"Jen is a great person who works well with my mother and truly understands the needs and quirks of the elderly."
Robin W.
Passionate about fostering well-being, I am a creative, patient, & empathetic individual ready to make a difference! I have a bachelors degree in psychology & I am on the brink of completing my master's in occupational therapy. I recently completed my final rotation in a sub-acute rehab setting where I treated persons with TBI,...
Jocelyn can also help with: Dementia, errands, transportation, light cleaning, respite care, meal prep & more
2+yrs as home caregiver for elderly (including dementia, Alzheimer's, memory care, hoyer lift use, transport and medical appointment help, bathing, housekeeping, cooking, amputee transfer, personal hygiene care, etc.)
1+yr internship volunteer with Tucson Interfaith Community Services (elder companion visiting, shopping help,...
Hope can also help with: Dementia, errands, companionship, meal prep, light cleaning, hospice services & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
I work in an assisted living with elderly residents with dementia. I am now looking for more of a 1 on 1 helping seniors out!
Ava can also help with: Errands, transportation, dementia, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Home Health Aide
I have 16 years experience working in a memory care unit with people struggling with dementia. I care for people as if they were my own family and how I'd want them treated. I'm passionate about senior care, reliable, trustworthy, patient and empathetic.
I'm able to provide both physical and emotional support to clients.
I can...
Laurie can also help with: Dementia, companionship, meal prep, errands, light cleaning
Yahya J.
Paxton, MA
$15-50/hr • 4 yrs exp
I am a Certified Nursing Assistant with experience of over 4 years , first Aid and Dementia training. My accomplishment is always when I see my client happy healthy with full of live. I am a friendly person, honest hardworking, compassionate and flexible with a high standard of professionalism when providing care to loved ones.
Myke O.
Leominster, MA
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Certified Medical Assistant, CNA, HHA, Providing Senior Care For Your Loved Ones.
My name is Myke, I specialize in care with Alzheimer and Dementia patients. I have 10 years of working in a hospital setting caring with patients on a Geri Psych, my caring and nurturing personality gives me great patients for your loved ones. I am currently certified in first aid and CPR. I am a certified medical assistant,...
Myke can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, meal prep, hospice services, errands, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
CNA
I cared for a woman who has since passed on, she was a beautiful and caring 80+ year old with a great sense of humor, in the beginning stages of dementia. I love the connection with older folks and how they share what life used to be like and much history comes up in conversation. I have the patience and charisma to handle their...
Laura can also help with: Hospice services, meal prep, errands, light cleaning, dementia, companionship & more
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Honest, Dependable, Healthy Work Ethics, Happy, Can provide References, Worked as a private duty aid, to Nursing Home environment. As well as home care to Rehab units to long term, to Dementia care, to Companionship assistance.
Debra can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, dementia, mobility assistance, meal prep, errands & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
CNA
Hi, I am Maribel I have worked as a private caregiver for the elderly for over 7 years. I feel that it's important to focus on how the person is feeling and adjust your approach with them as needed. Building a space of trust is so important as their world is slowly becoming unrecognizable and they may not feel like they need the...
Maribel can also help with: Errands, meal prep, mobility assistance, light cleaning, companionship, dementia & more
Kristen B.
Lunenburg, MA
< $10/hr • 7 yrs exp
I am an LPN currently working in a long term care facility. I have 7 years experience working with long term and sub acute care as well as experience in the homecare setting. I have experience with elderly and dementia. I have experience with Gtubes, trachs, IV therapy and wound care. I am a caring, hard working individual who...
I graduated from the Red Cross CNA program in 2012. I am CNA/HHA certified by the state of Massachusetts. I currently work per diem in an assisted living facility. I have been there for the last 12 years. I have worked there full time and part time through out that time period. I work in Reflections which is our...
Tiffany can also help with: Dementia, companionship, meal prep, errands, light cleaning, personal care & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
Karen G.
Clinton, MA
$20-24/hr
I am a 52yr. old woman I looking for work as a senior home aide. I have experience with my own mother who had kidney disease, father with dementia and my grandmother with numerous age related issues who lived until age 100. My compassion and empathy for the elderly would make this type of work extremely rewarding. I have two...
Karen can also help with: Light cleaning, transportation, errands, meal prep
While I was a child my grandmother lived in a Nursing Home. I loved visiting her and spending time with her. Later in my life my mom went into at home hospice care. I have experience with Alzheimer's, dementia, schizophrenia and more.
I am not a nurse but I know what its like to rely on a stranger to take care of the person you...
Ariana can also help with: Meal prep, errands, companionship, dementia, light cleaning
Showing 21 - 40 of 60
Recent dementia care reviews in Gardner, MA
Paula R.
5.0
My sister and I hired Paula to care for our 93 yr. old father. We feel like we won the lottery finding Paula!
Our father agrees. She's caring, experienced and reliable. We would highly recommended Paula for any care giving situation
- Sheila W.
Mandy W.
5.0
Mandy helped take care of my wife just before she ended up being admitted into hospice care. She was very helpful and caring, we were lucky to have her help us. I would hire her again.
- David R.
Kelley H.
5.0
I hired Kelley last year when my 95 year old grandfather came to visit for a few weeks. Kelley was excellent. She helped bath him, put lotion on him, she gave him light massage, and took him for walks. She additionally helped change a bandage he had. She was very kind which put my grandfather at...
- Claudia S.
Laura R.
5.0
Laura provided reliable, respectful, cheerful and sincerely caring assistance and companionship to our family member for 2 years. She was our support.
- Jean H.
Leslie K.
5.0
Leslie cared for my father for a little over two years, who had become bed bound with ALS. His condition was complicated by being ventilator dependent and having a feeding tube. During that time she helped to assemble and manage a team, maintain a high quality of care which included keeping his...
- Geoffrey M.
Additional Dementia Care Services
FAQs for finding dementia care near you in Gardner, MA
What is the basic concept of dementia care near me in Gardner, MA?
Dementia can cause significant physical strain as well as cause the patient to lose some or all of their memory. Some patients may need more physical care or some may need more help due to memory issues. If you’re looking for dementia care near you in Gardner, MA, you can review the profiles of different caregivers to see what specific types of dementia care they provide.
How much does dementia care cost near me in Gardner, MA?
The cost of dementia care is set by each individual caregiver, so the costs can vary greatly. Where you live, the type of care your family member needs, and how experienced the caregiver is can all impact in home dementia care costs. The average cost of dementia care near you in Gardner, MA is $23.33.
How can I find dementia care near me in Gardner, MA?
If someone is looking to create a dementia care plan, they can start by using Care.com to learn more about what their dementia home care provider options are. With Care.com you can review different profiles of caregivers near you in Gardner, MA to learn more about each provider’s rate and level of experience, as well as the responsibilities they’re willing to take on.
Is it safe to hire dementia care near me in Gardner, MA?
Safety is likely top of mind when caring for a loved one with dementia. To help make your search for safe care easier, all dementia care providers on Care.com are asked to complete an annual background check called a CareCheck. However, when looking for a dementia care provider near you in Gardner, MA, we strongly advise you to do your own due diligence by running an independent background check and requesting references.
What interview questions should I ask when hiring dementia care near me in Gardner, MA?
When you’re interviewing a caregiver for in home care for dementia near you in Gardner, MA, you can ask them whatever questions you need to feel more comfortable. For example, you may want to ask them about how they best communicate, what their preferred working schedule is, and to tell you more about their experience working as a caregiver for people with dementia.