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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: Dementia, personal care
5.0
"It is hard to put into words the magic and beauty of Dolores. She will forever be a part of our family. She cared for my mother with severe Dementia and NPH for more than two years- they don't come better than Dolores. She was beyond committed to my mother, wholly...
Aimee F.
Melissa C.
Centereach, NY
$16-42/hr • 10 yrs exp
Senior Care / Companion/ Help With ADL's, I Am A Retired Nurse
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
CPR certified, Health Care background, Car, Loves helping others , 10 plus years experience to seniors, specializing in Alzheimer's/ dementia care , Pediatric and Neonatal baby nursing. Special needs , and I've nannied and worked with children for 37 years. Professionally for 27 years
Melissa can also help with: Light cleaning, hospice services, meal prep, errands, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Melissa cared for my Dad for around 9 months. She was always thoughtful and respectful. Communicated her concerns and shared his needs with the family. With her background medical knowledge she was a huge asset. Unfortunately Dad had to move to a facility with 24...
Care member
5.0
(3)
I have 9 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Dementia. Having to worked in both assisted living facility and homecare setting I think I have first of all helped in maintaining a safe independent and dignified lifestyle. helping seniors with the activities of daily living makes me feel some form of...
Alex can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, live-in home care, light cleaning, companionship, hospice services & more
Skills:
CNA
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
5.0
"Alex is an exceptional HHA. He took care of our father as if it was his. He worked seven days a week. He was extremely communicative with the family. He worked An overnight shift, which can be challenging. He is a hard worker and I would highly recommend him...
Care member
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: Live-in home care, respite care, personal care, dementia
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"She cared for my mom who had Alzheimer's disease and I highly recommend her."
Karen F.
3.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a mature and educated woman with an aptitude for working with the elderly and disabled, a role in which my parents were a strong influence. I have worked with individuals impaired as the result of a stroke, dementia or as severe as ALS in the privacy of their own homes as well as skilled nursing facility and hospice. I have...
Myra can also help with: Personal care, transportation, meal prep, errands, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
3.0
"Incorrectly shows Myra was hired.
She was interviewed"
Catherine L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am caring person, professional treat your family as if it was my very own. I work for assisted living for over 10 years. With supervisors to vouch for me also. I am really loving up beat full of life. Some people do this for money I do this because I care. I work as a volunteer just because a family needed help. As I m the...
Lasandra can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, light cleaning, companionship, hospice services, errands & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
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: Respite care, dementia, personal care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Annie is super helpful. She is willing and able to work with my 108 yr old grandmother in any way she can. She is kind, caring and dependable. Excellent senior care."
Diane M.
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: Live-in home care, personal 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.
Kimara A.
Bay Shore, NY
$24-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
CNA Available For Home Health Care, Companionship Housekeeping And Meal Preparation
5.0
(8)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a Certified CNA for 20 yrs I have done in home care , Nursing Homes also worked with people with development disability. I have vast experience with vents, dementia and Alzheimer's. My philosophy is that' all patients and individuals and family members are treated with dignity and respect. I support families values and I...
Kimara can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, visiting physician, personal care, home modification
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Kimara is skilled, caring and kind. She took care of my father for 15 months, until he passed away from heart failure. She handled his meals, laundry doctor's appointments, medications and daily activities. She was always on time and 100% reliable. We never had to...
Joanne A.
Esther B.
Patchogue, NY
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
I am a 64-year-old professional woman looking for part time employment. I have 27 years of experience as a certified nursing assistant at both a skilled nursing facility and private duty. My expertise is in caring for patients with Alzheimer's and dementia. I enjoy and take great pride in caring for my patients . I'm a very...
Experienced caregiver, reliable and I work well with family and patients. I am passionate about life and the people I work for. I have 6 years of involvement with daily care for Alzheimer's and dementia patients.
I have great experience and references as well
Natalia can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, errands, companionship, meal prep, mobility assistance & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Maria L.
Bohemia, NY
$15-20/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hello everyone, my name is Maria! I grew up in a home with a medically complex grandparent so I am more than used to anything surrounding that. I worked at a caregiver in a nursing home for patients with Alzheimer's and dementia and truly loved doing it! I would love to be able to be of assistance to you and your loved one!
Maria can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, dementia
I am a very honest, dependable and caring person. I love spending time with elders and I have excellent communication and interaction with them. I'm willing to take walks, clean and play games with them. I also have five years of experience loving my elders. I have experience working with Dementia, Alzheimer's and Parkinson's,...
Denise can also help with: Home modification, visiting nurse, live-in home care, personal care, dementia, hospice services & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
I have 4 1/2 years of experience. I Specialize in Dementia and Alzheimer's patients. I can help with Transportation Services and Personal Care. I will take care of your family member and treat them as my own. I'm Caring and loving, References given upon request. I have experience with overnights as well.
Christine can also help with: Errands, meal prep, personal care, dementia, light cleaning
I currently work at an assisted living. I coordinate activities for those with Alzheimer's and Dementia. I spend my days baking, singing, and exercising with my residents among other activities too. I love what I do. I have my a BS in Recreation Therapy. I also have a lot of experience in feeding residents in the later stages of...
Alexandra can also help with: Errands, dementia, light cleaning, companionship, meal prep
Including dementia /B. S degree in therapeutic recreation. Willing to light house work and assist with meal preparation. Comfortable around pets. Planned and implemented recreation programs in a multi care facility for dementia and psychiatric population.
Lynn can also help with: Dementia, companionship
Whitney P.
Islip, NY
$20-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hello my name is Whitney P. I'm very loving, caring and a professional Certified Nursing Assistant. I have been a CNA for a little over 7 years. . I have experience with
Helping patients with activities of daily life (ADL): bathing, dressing, feeding, walking, exercising, grooming and ROM exercises
Aided in scheduling patient...
Whitney can also help with: Dementia, personal care
Skills:
CNA
Almida D.
Holbrook, NY
$20-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there ! I have been a certified Pca/Hha for 20+ years . I do my very best to be dependable , reliable and caring as I can be for my patients .
I help with chores and meal prep and worked extensively with patients with dementia and Alzheimer's.
Almida can also help with: Light cleaning, companionship, errands, dementia, home modification, hospice services & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
US Navy Veteran, nterested in assisting male dementia clients in their day to day environment, doctors appointments, shopping, recreational activities, enjoy golfing, board games and companionship.
Wayne can also help with: Dementia, personal care
I am an RN at a local hospital and have been working in nursing for 10 years. I was a CNA for three years while I went to nursing school, then I worked in a local long term care facility and on a dementia unit for 5 years both as a charge RN and as a nursing supervisor, then I completed my masters degree in nursing leadership at...
Alexandra can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, meal prep, errands, companionship, live-in home care & more
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Recent dementia care reviews in Islandia, NY
Dolores G.
5.0
It is hard to put into words the magic and beauty of Dolores. She will forever be a part of our family. She cared for my mother with severe Dementia and NPH for more than two years- they don't come better than Dolores. She was beyond committed to my mother, wholly focused on the best approach in...
- Aimee F.
Melissa C.
5.0
Melissa cared for my Dad for around 9 months. She was always thoughtful and respectful. Communicated her concerns and shared his needs with the family. With her background medical knowledge she was a huge asset. Unfortunately Dad had to move to a facility with 24 hour care. I would highly recommend...
- Care member
Alex A.
5.0
Alex is an exceptional HHA. He took care of our father as if it was his. He worked seven days a week. He was extremely communicative with the family. He worked An overnight shift, which can be challenging. He is a hard worker and I would highly recommend him for another position.
- Care member
Alicia C.
5.0
She cared for my mom who had Alzheimer's disease and I highly recommend her.
- Karen F.
Myra M.
3.0
Incorrectly shows Myra was hired.
She was interviewed
- Catherine L.
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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.