Find Top Dementia Care Near Me in Townsend, MA
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60 dementia care are listed in Townsend, MA
The average rate is $21/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby dementia care is 8 years
Dementia care in Townsend, MA
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: Meal prep, companionship, dementia, light cleaning, errands
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
(1)
I have cared for the elderly at their own homes, helped with bathing, changing and feeding. I have worked with stroke patients and dementia patients.
Anne can also help with: Respite care, personal care, errands, light cleaning, meal prep, dementia & more
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: Dementia, hospice services, errands, light cleaning, companionship, live-in home care & more
Skills:
Wound Care
CPR
Licensed Nurse
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
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 5 years of experience working for elderly care, I have worked with all kinds of elderly people, for example dementia , Alzheimer's , Parkinson's, and many other. I have my CNA license , l'm willing to assist patients with daily activities, such as giving medication, showers, dressing , preparing meals, feeding,...
Maria can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, errands, companionship, light cleaning, hospice services & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
Licensed Nurse
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: Respite care, hospice services, dementia, personal care, visiting nurse
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...
Claudia S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
HELLO!
Ive been a nursing asst. since 16 years old. Worked in many different settings, roughly 5 years at a nursing home and 6years home care. Ive had my CNA license for many years. I'm CPR certified. Experienced with Hospice, dementia, Alzheimer's, And also patients with MS. I have experience with colostomy bags, catheters...
Hailey can also help with: Dementia, personal care, hospice services
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Hailey has worked for my family six years now. Just last year my mother and father needed more care I made Hailey the lead aid. She took a lot of my shoulders! Taking care of hiring and firing, training and the scheduling of aids! Just a blessing. Would highly...
Julie H.
Nancy K.
Fitchburg, MA
$25-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been providing care for over 20 years. I have experience with Alzheimer's and Dementia care, ADL's, transportation, errands, cooking and cleaning.
Nancy can also help with: Errands, hospice services, light cleaning, companionship, meal prep, dementia & more
Skills:
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Covid-vaccinated. I have extensive experience working with Alzheimer's and Dementia individuals. I worked as an Activities Assistant for three years, and an Activities Director for four years. I am a trained medical technician and certified Home Health Care Provider. My degree is in Psychology and Neuroscience. I have a proven...
Marie can also help with: Dementia, respite care, hospice services
5.0
"Marie brings many positive characteristics to her Care Giver role.
She is providing support to me & my wife, both 78.
She has many good attributes. Marie is empathetic; very flexible in scheduling; open to doing new unique tasks for us; plus she's genuine &...
Gary S.
I know how to do vital signs, transfer with hoyer lift, blood sugar checks. Care for irritated dementia patients.
Jacqueline can also help with: Live-in home care
Skills:
CNA
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
After losing my grandparents within 2 days of each other I left my job to care for others.
I know personally how important it is to both the person and their family to have an experienced and loving caregiver. I work with the family to provide comfort, care and companionship for their loved one.
I have cared for people with,...
Jodi can also help with: Dementia, companionship, errands, hospice services, mobility assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Jodi was an outstanding care giver for my wife, Doris, for about 18 months until she passed away in July. She was very well organized providing all the assistance for house keeping and personal needs that Doris required. She also kept her spirits up with humor and...
Care member
I am a junior nursing student at University of Massachusetts Lowell and my past academic year consisted of clinical experience at the Mary-Immaculate Rehabilitation Center caring for the elderly suffering from dementia and other psychological and physical disabilities. During this experience I acquired the ability to bathe,...
Danielle can also help with: Dementia, personal care, visiting physician
Kelly B.
Hollis, NH
$33/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Kelly and I'm a nurse living in Hollis. I have over 16 years experience working with the senior population. My passion is working with the elderly, particularly those afflicted with dementia and Alzheimer's disease. I am CPR certified and am fully vaccinated against Covid-19. I'm a very compassionate, patient,...
Kelly can also help with: Dementia, transportation, home modification, light cleaning, meal prep
Rosanna G.
Fitchburg, MA
$22-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Companion/caregiver Specializing In Dementia/Alzheimer's/memory Impairment.
I have worked as a private caregiver for the elderly for over 10 years. I have also cared for several family members including grandparents and parents with Dementia. 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...
Rosanna can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, companionship, hospice services, errands, meal prep & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
Wound Care
Experience working with children, elder community and people with physical and mental disability. My experience in health and human services is of 25 years. I started off working in early childhood development, I worked in a classroom for 10 years. I later went back to school and obtained a CNA/HHA certification. I also obtained...
Selene can also help with: Personal care, dementia, errands, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CNA
Hi, my name is Cindy. I have had over 10 years experience. Working with the elderly is very rewarding to me. Giving them the care, love and understanding they need is a great feeling, I feel like I am giving back somehow.
I have worked with people with cancer patients, dementia, diabetes just to name a few. I also do hospice...
Cynthia can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, hospice services, errands, dementia, companionship & more
Christopher H.
Pepperell, MA
$17-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
I have 6 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and meal preparation, companionship, Errands/Shopping as well as dementia care.
Christopher can also help with: Errands, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia
Skills:
Home Health Aide
I have work with elders with dementia. I have helped with daily activities such getting ready and showering.
Meaghan can also help with: Dementia, personal care, hospice services
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
Rebecca M.
Fitchburg, MA
$13-28/hr
Hello! I am patient and understanding. I have cared for my memiere - that's grandma in French. She has dementia, therefore I understand how difficult it can be. I learned how to help my memiere with these types of issues.
I have worked with individuals who have mental illness, children, and animals.
I am willing to do many...
I have 13 years of experience as a Registered Nurse providing acute care to newborns, toddlers, children and elderly patients. Most recently becoming educated in Dementia care.
I am now raising my beautiful family of three children with weekend availability primarily.
I love to provide music therapy, a listening ear and a...
Mallory can also help with: Meal prep, errands, light cleaning, dementia
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Recent dementia care reviews in Townsend, MA
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.
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.
Hailey R.
5.0
Hailey has worked for my family six years now. Just last year my mother and father needed more care I made Hailey the lead aid. She took a lot of my shoulders! Taking care of hiring and firing, training and the scheduling of aids! Just a blessing. Would highly recommend.
- Julie H.
Marie M.
5.0
Marie brings many positive characteristics to her Care Giver role.
She is providing support to me & my wife, both 78.
She has many good attributes. Marie is empathetic; very flexible in scheduling; open to doing new unique tasks for us; plus she's genuine & nice & fun.
- Gary S.
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FAQs for finding dementia care near you in Townsend, MA
What is the basic concept of dementia care near me in Townsend, 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 Townsend, 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 Townsend, 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 Townsend, MA is $21.50.
How can I find dementia care near me in Townsend, 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 Townsend, 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 Townsend, 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 Townsend, 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 Townsend, MA?
When you’re interviewing a caregiver for in home care for dementia near you in Townsend, 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.