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I am currently a Licensed Professional Nurse, I am certified in CPR and basic life support for health care workers. I have 10 years of experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant and 3 years as an LPN. I have worked in many different areas of specialty including cardiology, acute care, long term care, elderly...
Kristen can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, transportation, light cleaning, errands
5.0
(5)
As a Total Care Manager I will come into your home and help you live a better, more independent quality of life. What makes me unique from other care members is that I have a plethora of professional experience: 5 years of dual certified teaching in the state of New York and several years of quality assurance supervising/ISO...
Michael can also help with: Errands, personal care, hospice services, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Michael is really a kind soul. He is genuine in character. You can trust him. I have been lucky to have known him for over 20 years, worked with him for 10. You will make the right choice with Michael. He is capable in every way in a work environment, but the real...
Jennifer L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have provided care to seniors ranging from minimal care needed such as companion to senior care to maximum care needed such as dementia patients, wheelchair bound and post surgical care. I am a loving, trusting and compassionate woman who enjoys working with people where I can make a positive difference in the lives of others....
Marie can also help with: Personal care, live-in home care, home modification, hospice services, respite care, dementia & more
Skills:
Wound Care
CPR
Janice C.
Bay Shore, NY
$25-41/hr • 10 yrs exp
Register Home Health Care Aid With Her Own Transportation
5.0
(4)
Hi allow me to introduce myself to you. I am HHA PCA & TBI experience I work private cases. I have 21 + years experience in senior and adult care. I also have experience in Working with individuals with Multiple sclerosis Parkinson's Alzheimer's And dementia . I am a caring and compassionate person. I have a lot of patience. I...
Janice can also help with: Errands, dementia, mobility assistance, light cleaning, companionship, meal prep & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Very caring and treats her patients like her own family "
Marlo F.
Thelma P.
Bay Shore, NY
$20/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Eight years experience as a caregiver I took care of my father-in-law when he was sick took care of a dear friend . I work with afib cancer dementia I give my heart to the elderly patients, They deserve the best care. I prefer to work with Recco agency
5.0
"Thelma was an excellent caregiver to my mother. She was very caring and compassionate. She went above and beyond to make my mother’s needs met. Thelma took care of mother for over two years until her passing. I would highly recommend her."
Care member
Dawn B.
Bohemia, NY
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Need Help With A Loved One During This Crisis? I'm Healthy & Not Been Exposed To The Virus.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Having worked in both nursing homes and in home care, I have a great deal of experience with the elderly population. Specialize in helping individuals maintain independence as much as possible while providing necessary assistance. I have experience with dementia/Alzheimer's patients from my career in nursing homes as a...
Dawn can also help with: Transportation, light cleaning, personal care, dementia, errands, meal prep & more
5.0
"Dawn gives me peace of mind when she cares for my mother when I'm at work. She takes her to appointments, does some light house keeping and plays games with her. She's plays music and shows on TV that my mother loves. Dawn Is great at knowing what will make my...
Pat P.
Victoria D.
Medford, NY
$27-50/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi my name is Victoria, I am LPN nurse graduate. Looking for a loving home to welcome me into their family. I have experience working with the elderly community for about 6 years . My experience starts all the way back in 2016 working at nursing homes to now the homecare field. My skills are precise in dementia/Alzheimer's ,...
Victoria can also help with: Hospice services, dementia
Skills:
Licensed Nurse
5.0
"Victoria is an excellent caretaker. She is capable of recognizing when my Mother's condition needs special attention. She manages getting her on a
commode even though my Mother, at 91, is unable to walk. She shows great empathy and keeps my Mother comfortable and...
Care member
3.7
(3)
I have earned my certification as a Certified Nurse Assistant, currently employed at a nursing facility. I have 12 years years of working experience in the care field. I have used my training and experience to ensure and provide a safe and secure lifestyle for aging adults.
I find great pleasure and satisfaction in the knowledge...
Kenya can also help with: Personal care, dementia, hospice services
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
BACKUP CARE - I am a retired elementary teacher. I am a hands on grandmother of seven beautiful children.
I primarily look for one-day positions or regular substitute work. I would love to fill in for a day or two. I have cared for seniors with both physical challenges as well as seniors with dementia. It is always good to...
Maureen can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, companionship, mobility assistance, errands, personal care & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"I am very pleased to have Maureen as a caregiver for my sister. She is pleasant and patient. I highly recommend considering her as a caregiver."
Carolann L.
Ashley N.
Patchogue, NY
< $10/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I have five years of experience in adult and senior care. I have experience with diabetics, persons with dementia and on hospice. I am very reliable, well-mannered and trustworthy. I enjoy working with seniors because everyday is a learning experience for me. Seniors show so much appreciation from the little things that are done...
5.0
"Ashley and I currently work for the same elderly woman. She is a very hard worker and an awesome team player. Also very reliable and a great personality"
Emily S.
Theresa A.
Bay Shore, NY
$40/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
I was 1st certified in 2008 as a CNA. I worked in a rehab/nursing home doing both geriatric/rehab care. At the end of my time there I worked solely on a dementia floor. I took leave for an injury and have been doing private cases since then.
My love for taking care of the elderly/sick started at 15 when my grandfather fought a...
Theresa can also help with: Mobility assistance, meal prep, hospice services, light cleaning, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Theresa is kind and caring. Very trustworthy. I would recommend her to anyone!"
Patty M.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I enjoy giving and caring for the elderly. My first experience was with my mother-in-law. I cared for her completely for 10 weeks. My first job was for a 70-year-old woman with the onset of dementia and mostly blind, I cared for her for five years. My next job I took care of an 89-year-old woman with the onset of dementia. She...
Dolores can also help with: Personal care, dementia
5.0
"Dolores was amazing with my mother, who has dementia. She took such great care of all of my mother's needs. Dolores also took time to learn about our culture ( our clothes , food and music ) in an effort to make my mom more comfortable. It was a pleasure and a...
Furkhunda R.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Patricia I am a Home Health Aide. I am HHA certified and I am signed up for CDPAP program with Addus Home Care. I have over 20 years experience working with clients who have a range of illnesses that include Alzheimer's and Dementia and some who have little or no mobility. I am efficient with assisting them with...
Patricia can also help with: Personal care, dementia, respite care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Patricia a/k/a Annie, is a very soft spoken, kind, compassionate woman. She has been taking care of my mom for a few months now. She is a hard worker and very dependable."
Marie T.
Mayreni H.
Bay Shore, NY
$21-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Spanish Speaking Nursing Assistant Looking To Care For Your Loved One.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've been working in the healthcare field since 2006. I take care of all my patients as if they were my own family members. I've worked in nursing homes/rehabilitation centers. I have experience with dementia, and kids with special needs. I'm currently working for south shore university hospital for the last 7 years.
I'd...
Mayreni can also help with: Light cleaning, companionship, dementia, meal prep, hospice services, errands & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
5.0
"May has been an excellent addition to our household. She’s very knowledgeable and efficient. She always goes above and beyond. She’s very reliable and does whatever is needed to help. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
I am a certified PCA and I have of experience taking care of elderly people with medical problems. I am CPR and First Aid trained. I'm a patient, compassionate and caring person who enjoys helping others. I am able to do meal preparations, light house cleaning and can assist with daily living activities such as hygiene,...
Wendy can also help with: Visiting physician, personal care, home modification, visiting nurse, dementia, live-in home care & more
5.0
"Wendy was a pleasure to be around and she help my my fathers last years very pleasant and memorable. She became more than a caretaker she was one of his best friends. She was always punctual and on top of her duties."
Anna J.
5.0
(2)
2007 to 2012: I took care of my mother-in-law who lived with us in her old ages; she had dementia and several health complications.
2018 to 2020: I watched a lovely husband and wife. He was in his mid 90's, and she was in her late 80's with dementia. I would dress them, take care of their medications, and prepare three meals a...
Michael can also help with: Hospice services, personal care, live-in home care, dementia
5.0
"Michael was the primary caretaker of my father and step mother, My Dad passed Nov 2019 and he stayed on and took care of my step mom until her situation needed to be changed. He treated them like they were his family. My father had a skin cancer behind is ear,...
Michele L.
Alicia C.
Bay Shore, NY
$20-40/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Alicia C. I have 10+ years of nursing experience in the nursing home as well as in a private setting. Experience includes but not limited to: bathing, feeding, laundry, ambulation, hoyer lift, companionship, medication reminders, ALS/ brain injury, dementia knowledgeable, etc.
I am a nurse aide available for...
Alicia can also help with: Personal care, live-in home care, dementia, respite care
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"She cared for my mom who had Alzheimer's disease and I highly recommend her."
Karen F.
Antonia V.
Huntington Station, NY
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Antonia I'm 55 years old and I have over 10+ years experience working in the medical field. My previous employment was at the Ymca as property management coordinator for over 10 years . Over the years I have come to love working with my favorite people, the elderly. Unfortunately my previous employer , the...
Antonia can also help with: Personal care, live-in home care, dementia
5.0
"Antonia ( Annie) is fabulous! She cared for my mother for several years- while my mom's dementia was still mild, up until her death from dementia when she was pretty much bed-ridden. Antonia was always on time, would always be willing to work extra hours, spend...
Susan G.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am a kind, compassionate mature woman, Seeking full or part time aide/companion position since retiring as a professional equestrian and instructor. I am CPR certified. I've cared for seniors with a multitude of illness' both physical and neurological ( i. e., dementia, multiple sclerosis, joint replacement etc....
Juliana can also help with: Dementia, personal care
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Julie was really great but unfortunately my Hours had to change and Julie already made arrangements to work the hours that I needed she is very punctual very thoughtful very nice and very dependable and she can be trusted"
William H.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am an adult who has 20 years experience with dementia Alzheimer's patients . I've been doing this privately for seniors advocating I have numerous references at any time you can speak to anyone who I I have worked for . I feel this is my calling I like to work with seniors I think they have a lot to give and I am honest...
Joann can also help with: Hospice services, personal care, dementia, visiting physician, respite care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"We were lucky to have met Joann when my parents were in need of some help. She was exactly what we were looking for. We needed someone who would listen to their needs, be flexible, dependable and caring - Joann was all of those things and more! We instantly felt...
Ilene M.
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Recent dementia care reviews in Islandia, NY
Michael F.
5.0
Michael is one of the most caring and amazing people i have been blessed to have known. He accepts people no matter what their condition and motivates them to achieve more than they thought possible. When a person has Michael in their corner the world becomes a better place because they know he...
- Philip L.
Janice C.
5.0
Very caring and treats her patients like her own family
- Marlo F.
Thelma P.
5.0
Thelma was an excellent caregiver to my mother. She was very caring and compassionate. She went above and beyond to make my mother’s needs met. Thelma took care of mother for over two years until her passing. I would highly recommend her.
- Care member
Dawn B.
5.0
Dawn gives me peace of mind when she cares for my mother when I'm at work. She takes her to appointments, does some light house keeping and plays games with her. She's plays music and shows on TV that my mother loves. Dawn Is great at knowing what will make my mother happy.
- Pat P.
Victoria D.
5.0
Victoria is an excellent caretaker. She is capable of recognizing when my Mother's condition needs special attention. She manages getting her on a
commode even though my Mother, at 91, is unable to walk. She shows great empathy and keeps my Mother comfortable and is a great companion. She will make...
- Care member
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FAQs for finding dementia care near you in Islandia, NY
What is the basic concept of dementia care near me in Islandia, NY?
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 Islandia, NY, 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 Islandia, NY?
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 Islandia, NY is $25.00.
How can I find dementia care near me in Islandia, NY?
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 Islandia, NY 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 Islandia, NY?
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 Islandia, NY, 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 Islandia, NY?
When you’re interviewing a caregiver for in home care for dementia near you in Islandia, NY, 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.