Find Top Dementia Care Near Me in Smithton, IL
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29 dementia care are listed in Smithton, IL
The average rate is $15/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby dementia care is 9 years
Dementia care in Smithton, IL
5.0
(3)
I have been doing home healthcare for 9 years and it has become a passion of mine. I have experience with stroke patients, dementia patients, a quadriplegic, Parkinsons, as well as hospice patients. I have experience with bathing, dressing, toileting, feeding, meal prep, hoyer lift, Sara steady (sit to stand), and light...
Kristen can also help with: Hospice services, meal prep, dementia, errands, companionship, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
Home Health Aide
5.0
"She worked for my brother a number of years, a quadriplegic up until his death. She was a fast learner and dependable. She kept him mentally sharp by them playing trivia with "Alexa". I felt she was very caring about him."
Shirley R.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
22 years of experience of nursing homes and in home care for elderly. I worked with people on ventilators and dementia of all kinds such as Alzheimer's or Korsakov syndrome. I dont mind housekeeping as well. I got my own transportation and im good with pets. im bilingual german/english. I am punctual, reliable and a good...
Daniela can also help with: Live-in home care, dementia, visiting physician, personal care
Skills:
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
5.0
"Consistent, punctual and professional. Great work ethic and pleasant personality."
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have worked with our elderly loved ones for 6-7 years, I specialize in dementia care and companionship I can help bathe, feed and stimulate active conversations and and help with memory loss issues. I also know how to use a gates belt and am strong, I can also change colostomy bags. I can also shop and take loved ones to...
Cassandra can also help with: Hospice services, light cleaning, errands, meal prep, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Cassandra watched my mother Dorthy for a bit over a year, she was super caring, patient and understanding. My mother had late sundowners dementia. She cooked, cleaned helped me bathe and kept my mother comfortable till the end. Thank you"
Care member
Emily P.
Belleville, IL
$15-20/hr • 1 yrs exp
I've worked with dementia patients for over a year and am experienced with caregiving.
Emily can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, light cleaning
I have 10 years of experience in caregiving. I specialize in senior care. I have worked for and trained with 3 agencies over the course of my career . I have experience with bed-bound patients, and those who rely on a wheelchair for mobility. I'm experienced with a Hoyer lift, gait belt, transfer board, wheelchair, walker, and...
Tara can also help with: Companionship, errands, hospice services, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
Wound Care
Hello! My name is Jessica, I am a Licensed Practical Nurse in Illinois. I have 6 years experience working with seniors in long term care settings. I am a Certified Dementia Practitioner and a Certified Montessori Dementia Care Professional. I am branching into home care because I believe, especially with Dementia, care in a home...
Jessica can also help with: Hospice services, errands, companionship, mobility assistance, dementia, meal prep & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Licensed Nurse
Mary S.
Belleville, IL
$15-30/hr
As someone who recently cared for my mother, who has dementia, for an extended period of time, I understand how important it is to find someone who has a compassionate approach to caring for your loved one and who understands that caretaking needs are as unique as each individual. I want to hear as much detail about how you care...
Mary can also help with: Errands, dementia, hospice services, meal prep, light cleaning, respite care & more
Ninette A.
Millstadt, IL
$25-44/hr • 10 yrs exp
I Love taking care of Family, And My Dogs. I Love My Job Caring For People.
I'm married with three adult children. We have two dogs. I had my own Daycare for 25 years also Homeschooled. We moved back to Illinois in 2016 and I wanted something different so I started working in Adult Care/Companionship and completely fell in love with the people and work.
I'm energetic and loving person. I love taking...
Ninette can also help with: Companionship, dementia, meal prep, hospice services, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
(11)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Chelsey and I have worked in the caregiving field for nearly 13 years. I have experience with Alzheimer's and dementia, diabetic care, catheters, colostomy, cancer diagnosis, knowledgeable with medications, have had proper training with Hoyer lifts, sit to stands, and much more. Caring for others is truly my...
Chelsey can also help with: Live-in home care, dementia, light cleaning, hospice services, errands, companionship & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Chelsey is extremely sweet, kind, gentle & caring. I hired her to care for my 89 year old father who was recovering from a broken hip. She is obviously very experienced in healthcare, managing his medication, pain and movements. She assisted my mother in daily...
Lisa L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been a home health aide for over 30+ years I have been in private nursing I have trained with Alzheimer's with dementia with cerebral palsy with seizures. My mother had epilepsy she had seizures as I was growing up so that was where I first encountered them. My brother had a grandma seizure when I was eight he was 9 years...
Carmela can also help with: Companionship, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"She would still be working for me. My mom passed away. She was very nice with my mom, whom had alz. They would talk and tell stories about mom's past. She got social communication with Carmela. Carmela would help pick out her clothes and make sure got cleaned up....
Chris D.
4.8
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I love the elderly. I try to keep them at home. I love animals and birds. I am very loving and friendly and enjoy helping others. I spent 3 1/2 years with one man for 6 nights a week. I helped he and his wife until he expired. I spent 1 1/4 years with a gentlemen who expired. I spent over 1 year with another man and 2 years with...
Hazel can also help with: Visiting physician, dementia, personal care, hospice services, respite care, live-in home care & more
5.0
"Christine is very committed to her clients. She is hard-working and ambitious, but the best thing about her is that she truly cares about the people she is helping and is eager to assist however possible. She is very sweet, and thoughtful as well. She is a...
Cheryl S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
COVID VACCINATED w/proof
I am 51 years of age.
I love interacting with seniors.
I'm a great listener.
I am generally a happy & positive person.
I'm experienced in Providing Companionship. I have experience helping to keep the mind working well. Ex. Play Cards or Crosswords together; and misc. physician recommended activities...
Maria can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, companionship, mobility assistance, home modification, dementia & more
5.0
"Maria helped us out by taking care of my mom while we were visiting St Louis. My mom has dementia and was particularly tense and confused in a new place. Maria was very sweet and kind to her. She was able to take care of her despite my mom wanting to roam and go...
Ali H.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Available 8 hour to 24 hour shifts on Saturdays and Sundays. Fill ins or regular shifts.
Experience:
- Caregiver for private clients.
-Previous Caregiver for my grandmother who had dementia and Alzheimer's disease for the last 3. 5 years of her life. I also managed her hospice staff as well as her full time staff who took...
Gloria can also help with: Dementia, respite care, personal care
5.0
"Gloria is an excellent caregiver! She is compassionate and hard working. She's diligent and makes sure she is meeting and exceeding expectations. She spent weekend days with my mom for just short of a year, my mom passed away before Gloria reached her 1 year...
Caroline K.
I don't have experience with the elderly other than with my own mom. She is 82 and currently experiencing dementia, and I am learning a lot from that. It's not a thing you take lightly because people that have this disease, they really need help. I don't have professional experience, but I do have a loving heart maybe I can help...
Julia can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, just a little about myself. I completed all but my last semester of nursing school due to personal reasons. I also volunteered in the nursing home as a teen. I have only had 5 clients due to the fact that I stay with them until they can no longer stay in their own home. The clients I've cared for were diabetic, blind,...
Leischen can also help with: Home modification, hospice services, companionship, light cleaning, dementia, errands & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
I have experience with dementia patients and older adults who needs assistance with their needs I have worked at Nursing Homes and Senior Living Facilities
Kendra can also help with: Transportation, light cleaning, errands, meal prep
I'd describe my personality as Ambitious, Compassionate and Reliable!
I like caring for seniors because I enjoy working with people and Most I enjoy jobs where I have one on one interactions with others!
I'm looking for a job that I can utilize my skills, and find something that fits my flexibility!
I started caring for...
Alysha can also help with: Dementia, mobility assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, hospice services, companionship & more
Julia W.
O Fallon, IL
$15-25/hr • 1 yrs exp
I have been a primary care giver for the past 15 years, my mother-in-law, Mother, Father and most recently, my now deceased husband. I am comfortable and familiar with medication management, including diabetic, dementia care, stroke rehab, and all phases of personal care. I am fully vaccinated against Covid-19.
Julia can also help with: Dementia, personal care, light cleaning
I have experience with a woman in her 50s in beginning stages of dementia. Taking her to doctor appointments and helping her around the house as well as general companionship. Additionally I have helped a man in his 60s recovering from surgeries and strokes. We go on walks, out to lunch, help him make online purchases and take...
Hayley can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, transportation, errands
CNA since 2006. Long term care experience. Hospice care experience. Dementia and Alzheimer's experience. Flexible hours and dates.
Gwendella can also help with: Personal care, live-in home care, hospice services, dementia, companionship, respite care & more
Skills:
CNA
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Recent dementia care reviews in Smithton, IL
Kristen V.
5.0
She worked for my brother a number of years, a quadriplegic up until his death. She was a fast learner and dependable. She kept him mentally sharp by them playing trivia with "Alexa". I felt she was very caring about him.
- Shirley R.
Daniela B.
5.0
Daniela is incredible. Her level of care for my grandma was amazing. Her nursing background definitely came in handy.
- Care member
Cassandra B.
5.0
Cassandra provided great care for my mother, who has memory difficulties Cassandra is very personable and did a great job drawing my mom into conversation and engaging her in activities my mom enjoyed. She is very dependable and a great communicator, and was always willing to help with whatever...
- Care member
Chelsey S.
5.0
Chelsey helped take care of my dad with Alzhimers for roughly a year and a half. She was a consistent hard worker and would help prepare healthy meals and help out with chores like dishes, laundry and odds and ends around the house. She is dedicated and experienced with a hoyer lift and all things...
- Care member
Carmela D.
5.0
She would still be working for me. My mom passed away. She was very nice with my mom, whom had alz. They would talk and tell stories about mom's past. She got social communication with Carmela. Carmela would help pick out her clothes and make sure got cleaned up. Make mom snacks and lunch. Thank you...
- Chris D.
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FAQs for finding dementia care near you in Smithton, IL
What is the basic concept of dementia care near me in Smithton, IL?
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 Smithton, IL, 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 Smithton, IL?
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 Smithton, IL is $15.00.
How can I find dementia care near me in Smithton, IL?
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 Smithton, IL 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 Smithton, IL?
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 Smithton, IL, 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 Smithton, IL?
When you’re interviewing a caregiver for in home care for dementia near you in Smithton, IL, 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.