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Vinnette S.
Hagerstown, MD
$13-20/hr • 6 yrs exp
I'm a very caring person, love doing my job to the best of my abilities. I'm experience with dementia clients. I'm a great listener, take pride in doing my job. I'm a very reliable and dedicated person
Vinnette can also help with: Transportation, respite care, errands, dementia, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
Felicia J.
Frederick, MD
$25-30/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello. I have over 10yrs experience caring for the elderly. I'm CNA certified and have CPR training. I have previous experiences with persons with Parkinson's, Alzheimer's and dementia . I have also worked with clients needing assistance after surgery. I am caring and compassionate and look forward to meeting you and your...
Felicia can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, hospice services, companionship, dementia, meal prep & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
5.0
"I hired Felicia to work with my Dad multiple times and he really enjoyed his time with her. She was always on time and dependable and they played word games, went on walks and had great conversations. She also drove him to do errands and she made him dinner (the...
Deb B.
5.0
(12)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I'm a compassionate person who loves working with the patience I serve. I am attentive and caring I'm very respectful of the needs of those I help. I have over 12 years of experience and am blessed to have created relationships with the families of the patients I've worked with. I cherish the recommendations of family...
Vivian can also help with: Respite care, personal care, dementia
Skills:
Wound Care
CPR
5.0
"I hired Vivian to chaperone me back to my hotel after surgery, she was very caring, helpful and supportive.. I have to tell you that before my scheduled surgery, Vivian gave me advice on things to do and eat to prepare my body for surgery.. I drank her recommended...
Lisa E.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have been caring for seniors in their homes for over 10 year's. I have experience in personal care, bathing, bathroom function, incontinent care, feeding and meal preps, grooming, assisting with both oral and intravenous medications, make and maintain client's doctor's appointments and provide transportation to meet their...
Heather can also help with: Hospice services, respite care, personal care, dementia
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Heather was so flexible with scheduling for my dad. She tried to accommodate our need for hours. Unfortunately, my father needed assisted living care so our time with her was limited by that factor. When here, she was compassionate with my dad. He really enjoyed...
Jennifer M.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've been in nursing for 23+ years and love it! I've worked in a nursing home, OR tech and med surgical floor in a hospital. I love helping others. I also took care of my grandmother before her passing from dementia. I am BLS trained and certified. I have a background and motor vehicle driving record on file to view also.
Nicole can also help with: Meal prep, home modification, light cleaning, dementia, hospice services, companionship & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Nicole is very sweet and a wonderful care giver. She has a great attitude and sense of humor people are drawn to. I worked with her in the past and she always took amazing care of her patients. She really cares about comfort! Everyone was always bathed, clean, and...
Natalie G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Joy and I am 54 years old. I live in Emmitsburg, MD with my husband and son and our two dogs. I had diabetes for 25 years, so I am very well -versed with Diabetes, and how it slowly breaks you down, causing such things as Vision loss, Foot Issues, Pancreatitis, Diabetic Keto-Acidosis, Kidney Disease, and the list goes...
Joy can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, errands, light cleaning, personal care
Skills:
Wound Care
5.0
"Joy has been a great help with my mother's dementia care. She is helpful, kind, and patient. She has been willing to help with other household chores. Even on my mother's uncooperative days, Joy has been bright and cheerful with her. She is friendly and engaging."
Rucker W.
Maiella B.
Frederick, MD
$17-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
Compassionate And Caring Caregiver With Social Services Experience
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have extensive training and experience (4 years) working with older adults with Dementia and Alzheimer's diseases. My background is in long term care (nursing home) social services with a focus on this unique population. What I enjoy most about working with older adults is getting to know their legacy. I have completed...
Maiella can also help with: Dementia
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
5.0
"Maiella did a great job taking care of my 63 year old brother. He has dementia and can be challenging. My family was impressed with the initiative Maiella took in finding activities for him. Most impressive was the fact that she stuck with it even during the times...
Hal J.
Denise C.
Frederick, MD
$20/hr • 5 yrs exp
Compassionate, Energetic And Efficient Home Health Aide Available Full-time!
5.0
(1)
Hello, I m Denise. I have been taking care of seniors part time for the past five years. I cared for my own grandma the last 2 years of her life. She was 91 with dementia and needed assistance with walking, bathing, eating, bathroom and diapers. She also needed companionship and I really enjoyed our time together. I realized...
5.0
"Denise will always try her hardest to do what's right. She treats her patients with dignity and creates a positive living experience. She worked for my family for several years and is a much loved friend of the family!"
Kate H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
CNA, dementia care, care for those with disabilities, run errands, clean home, ADL's for client, companionship, friendly and caring Christian woman.
Darlene can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, hospice services, errands, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
CPR
5.0
"Excellent caregiver. Always reliable."
Douglas B.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have been working in private care for the past 17 years caring for seniors. I have also done agency care as well. I am a home health aide and personal care aide. I have experience working with Dementia, Alzheimer, stroke, diabetes, cancer, and rehabilitation from falls and /or surgeries. I also have experience in hospice care...
Stephanie can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, hospice services, meal prep, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
"I have had Stephanie part time for help with my mother, the past six months and I'm very pleased with the care and attention she gives to her. She is kind and caring. She makes my mother laugh too! I would recommend her highly!"
Catherine L.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a Senior Citizen and retired RN who provides supervision, companionship, medication management, spiritual encouragement and light physical care to other Seniors.
I have cared for loved ones and clients with dementia, visual impairment, medical issues including congestive heart failure, renal failure and cancer, and for my...
Carol can also help with: Mobility assistance, meal prep, hospice services, dementia, light cleaning, companionship & more
5.0
"Carol was the perfect choice when it came to choosing a caregiver to care for my elderly mother who suffers from dementia. Carol is patient, caring, and understanding of my mother's illness. Her knowledge of dementia and how to handle the everyday challenges of...
Sue M.
4.0
(8)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a Certified Nurse Assistant and Companion Care with 10 years of practice in the field (with references) I truly enjoy providing companionship, education and caring with dignity in a peaceful but also fun environment.
I like to advocate for all my patients , and get to know the person and not just the diagnosis. Knowing...
Fatima can also help with: Errands, companionship, home modification, dementia, hospice services, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Fatima has been very respectful and gentle with my 94 Y.O. father. She assists and motivates him to perform his daily hygiene tasks, as well as, exercises. She has been flexible on hours and has taken my mother to the store now that she can no longer drive. Fatima...
Dartlin A.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm a certified CNA/GNA. After graduation in 2012 I worked as a GNA (Geriatric Nursing Assistant) for many years. For over 10 years I have been caring for seniors so they may remain in their home. I'm a very compassionate, caring, and a creative person. I'm CPR trained through the Red Cross and have assisted a team of hospice...
Roxanne can also help with: Dementia, errands, meal prep, hospice services, companionship, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Roxanne was an amazing caregiver to our 85 year old mother who suffered from late stage Alzheimer's. She was a wonderful part of our care-giving team. She treated our mother like her own and handled her with loving care. Her kindness, professionalism, and...
Regina G.
5.0
(12)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am passionate caregiver with more than 20 years of experience in providing care for disabled patients, seniors with Alzheimer's and Dementia and special needs children. My passion is providing care to those who can no longer care for themselves. I am accustomed to working in a high-pressure environment where attention to...
Kellie can also help with: Respite care, dementia, home modification, hospice services, personal care, live-in home care & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"When my sisters and I suddenly found ourselves providing 24/7 care for our parents, we desperately needed a care giver to help with managing their care during the week so that we could balance caring for them with working and caring for our own families 3 hours...
Shannon H.
I'm a caring caregiver looking for a live in position. I have experience with dementia patient, preparing meals, companionship, lighthouse keeping. I'm a very positive person
Jeane can also help with: Meal prep, errands, light cleaning
Skills:
CNA
Joanne W.
Walkersville, MD
$18/hr • 3 yrs exp
Compassionate-Empathetic-Kind-Trained In LTC And Dementia
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am an experienced caregiver seeking the opportunity to assist a family in caring for an elderly family member in a kind, caring, professional, and compassionate manner.
Joanne can also help with: Errands, hospice services, dementia, light cleaning, live-in home care, companionship & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
I have 5 years of experience. I can help with Home Care and Meal Preparation. I also don't mind with light housekeeping one bit. I've been now a cna for 5 years. I'm currently going to school to become a nurse as well I promise your loved one will be in the best hands possible! I've worked with hospice patients, dementia,...
Alyssa can also help with: Light cleaning, personal care, hospice services, meal prep, errands, dementia & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
Hi my name is Melissa i'm 23 years old. Unfortunately my grandfather has dementia but I have been working with him the last few years spending time with him, helping him around, getting things he needed done and of course being patient and caring.
Melissa can also help with: Transportation, errands, meal prep, dementia, light cleaning
I took care of my mother for the last 20 years up until her death at 97. I then cared for my father-in-law until time have cared for friends' parents with dementia, Alzheimer, old age etc. I am looking for nighttime care. I can sit overnight. Occasional weekends.
Kathleen can also help with: Dementia, respite care, transportation, meal prep, errands
As a geriatric personal trainer, certified in geriatrics with over 35 references who is extremely personable especially with our older generation. great sense of humor, compassionate and empathetic. can do all things from cleaning, lifting heavy , shopping transporting. Is certified through AAFA/NASM for over 15years, shifting...
Laura can also help with: Errands, dementia, personal care, light cleaning, companionship, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
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Recent dementia care reviews in Smithsburg, MD
Felicia J.
5.0
Felicia worked for me for 7 weeks -- she did an excellent job -- I find her to be a loving competent caregiver -- if it were not for the long commute ( about a hour each way) she would still be caring for my wife -- she has excellent communication skills and is more than capable for assisting with...
- Stan S.
Vivian D.
5.0
Vivian has been a caring and reliable caregiver for my elderly mother!! I highly recommend her!!
- Care member
Heather S.
5.0
Heather was so flexible with scheduling for my dad. She tried to accommodate our need for hours. Unfortunately, my father needed assisted living care so our time with her was limited by that factor. When here, she was compassionate with my dad. He really enjoyed her company. She cooked breakfast for...
- Jennifer M.
Nicole R.
5.0
Nicole was fabulous with my mother in law.
She really enjoyed having her around! She cleans and keeps everything in order!
- Caroline B.
Joy H.
5.0
Joy has been a great help with my mother's dementia care. She is helpful, kind, and patient. She has been willing to help with other household chores. Even on my mother's uncooperative days, Joy has been bright and cheerful with her. She is friendly and engaging.
- Rucker W.
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FAQs for finding dementia care near you in Smithsburg, MD
What is the basic concept of dementia care near me in Smithsburg, MD?
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 Smithsburg, MD, 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 Smithsburg, MD?
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 Smithsburg, MD is $15.00.
How can I find dementia care near me in Smithsburg, MD?
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 Smithsburg, MD 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 Smithsburg, MD?
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 Smithsburg, MD, 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 Smithsburg, MD?
When you’re interviewing a caregiver for in home care for dementia near you in Smithsburg, MD, 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.