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Hi!! My name is Kristi, I have 15+ years experience as a LPN. I have worked in all aspects of nursing, from Spinal cord rehab to home care to Geriatrics. I am a Certified Dementia Practitioner and LOVE working with the geriatric population. After the birth of my 3rd child I decided to step out of facility nursing and dive into...
Kristi can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, personal care, hospice services
Skills:
Licensed Nurse
Christina Z.
Wakefield, MA
$35-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
RN Experienced In Caring For Seniors And Patients With Dementia
Hello, I have been an RN for 28 years most recently a hospice case manager. I am looking for a private duty position in Wakefield.
Christina can also help with: Light cleaning, respite care, meal prep, dementia
Donna M.
Wakefield, MA
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have 15+ years of experience taking care of the elderly with dementia and Alzheimer's.. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Errands, meal prep and the everyday needs of your loved one.
Donna can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep, hospice services, live-in home care & more
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
I am a licensed physical therapist looking for flexible caregiving opportunities.
I am covid vaccinated, and a non-smoker. My primary caregiving experience is with folks with mobility challenges and dementia. I have experience with various medical conditions.
I am available for overnight care, special events and travel...
Anna can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, light cleaning, errands, live-in home care, hospice services & more
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
I love helping out and spending time with elderly . I have been a licensed assistant and caregiver for about 5 years now and have experience with dementia and Alzheimer's as well as stroke patients. I love to chit chat, work on puzzles,, read, listen to music, watch movies, draw and do other arts and crafts and can cook and...
Sadie can also help with: Dementia, personal care
Skills:
CNA
Linda C.
Wakefield, MA
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Part-time Senior Care And/or Companion Care - Pick Me - You'll Love Me!
Hello, And nice to meet you! I'll keep this short and sweet. I have had senior care experience for many years now. I took care of all of my Moms' needs while she was sick with cancer. I've had the pleasure of helping my friends out with their elderly parents, worked for a family helping to spend time with their 84-year-old...
Linda can also help with: Light cleaning, companionship, dementia, transportation, meal prep
Susan C.
Wakefield, MA
$30-45/hr • 6 yrs exp
Meet Sue, Offering Caring And Compassionate Companionship For Your Loved One
Unfortunately, due to unforeseen client circumstances I am no longer available for new clients.
I have several years of experience with senior companionship starting in 2018 as a hospice volunteer. I have continued to care for families connected through my church & friends.
I have experience w seniors who have dementia,...
Susan can also help with: Hospice services, light cleaning, errands, meal prep, dementia, home modification & more
Hi My name is Robin I work with dementia and Alz. at Community Family in Medford. I have worked their for 10 years. I do private care in there home when needed. I love my work with the elderly, certifications . First aid, CPR. and minor wound care . Referance upon request. thank you, I am interested for weekends, and or 3...
Robin can also help with: Meal prep, companionship, errands, dementia, mobility assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Wound Care
3.7
(3)
I am a trained HHA, soon to have CNA and pharmacy tech.
I love caring for elderly or people and those who are who are physically challenged. I specialize in dementia patients.
I am a trained musician, love to read to people, spend time outside and generally keep their life happy and fulfilled. Mature and reliable.
Myra can also help with: Dementia, transportation, meal prep, light cleaning, errands
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
CPR
5.0
"Myra is the person you want to find when looking for a caregiver, especially for someone with dementia or other elderly needs. She is honest, hardworking, and relentlessly focused on improving the quality of our mother’s life from A to Z: comfort, hygiene, diet,...
Joel N.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have worked as a CNA and Home Health Aide since 2009. I assist clients in their home with their basic needs: bathing, dressing, meal prep, medication reminders/supervision(crush pills if necessary)and thicken liquids, light housekeeping. I have worked with the elderly with Alzheimer/Dementia, Parkinson Disease, strokes. Also...
Arlene can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, companionship, dementia, hospice services, personal care & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"I can’t say enough good things about Arlene. She was everything we wanted in a caregiver and more. We hired 3 previous to her that were not a good fit. She was respectful, caring, energetic but calm when needed. She provided all the pampering my mother...
Care member
Mary M.
Burlington, MA
$21-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.8
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My names are Mary. lam a certified Home Health care giver trained by Ref Cross . I have experience of more than 10 years as a home health aide working mostly with the elderly in their homes and in facilities sometimes. Most of the clients I've worked with are dementia / Alzheimer's patients and many other.
I am dependable, very...
Mary can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, light cleaning, errands, companionship, live-in home care & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Medical Equipment Experience
4.0
"That Mary is very trustworthy, knows what she is doing and has had a very long experience in care-giving."
Jennifer K.
5.0
(8)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi I'm a nurse assistant (CNA )with 21 years of experience. I'm HHA, PCA, CPR & FIRST AID certified. I've worked 9 years in a nursing home. I have experience with Dementia, Alzheimer, & Parkinson's patients. The reason I love to take care of the elderly is because it allows me to give back to families by being a helping hand....
Kenia can also help with: Companionship, errands, home modification, dementia, light cleaning, hospice services & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Kenia is very compassionate and positive. She was very gentle and engaging with both our elderly parents. She is an extremely hard worker and always on time, pleasant and willing to help however she can. She try helped us through a difficult time."
Peg T.
Ernise C.
Danvers, MA
$25-50/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I'd describe my personality as a caring and passionate caregiver
I like caring for seniors because I feel like they could be my mother or grand mother, grandfather, as I am really care for my loves one.
I'm looking for a job that have respect for what I am doing, and I can learn from it
I started caring for seniors when 2013...
Ernise can also help with: Meal prep, mobility assistance, companionship, light cleaning, dementia
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"A lot of good skills, team work, great communication etc"
Care member
Rajab M.
Woburn, MA
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.7
(3)
I have 10+years of experience in adult and senior care and I'm a certified nursing assistant , I do my very best to be dependable , reliable, compassionate and caring as I can be. I have been fortunate enough to work with some really wonderful people, learning how to build treatment plans for patients with many kinds of physical...
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Rajab is very patient, eager to learn. And reliable"
Faridah N.
5.0
(12)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
My name is Kathy and I live in Lexington, Mass. My passion has always been to care and nurture the elderly, and have been doing it for over 30 years. I worked in nursing homes for several years before becoming a private companion. I have cared for stroke, dementia/ Alzheimer' s patients , MS patients and those ill with cancer. I...
Kathy can also help with: Companionship, meal prep, personal care, light cleaning, mobility assistance, dementia & more
5.0
"Kathy is absolutely THE BEST! She was hired to care for my Nana and I can't say enough good things about this special woman! Kathy was more than we could have ever wished for. Words hardly do justice for how amazing she was. Not only going above and beyond to make...
Abby F.
Fraysha R.
Salem, MA
$15-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I have worked long term with residents from all around specifically with dementia and I have a team to assist with all types of coverage.
Fraysha can also help with: Live-in home care, hospice services, errands, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"She is very pleasant and eager to please. My mom really liked her even though we hired someone else. I would definitely recommend her."
Claudia N.
5.0
(1)
I have experience in working with people diagnosed with Dementia, Parkinson's, Stroke, Alzheimer's, Cancer and most of many other diagnoses. I have over 10 years experience in Home Health Care field. I have a car and do assist transport clients to various appointments. I do PT services, errands, laundry, light house cleaning,...
Patrick can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, companionship, hospice services, home modification, live-in home care & more
Skills:
CNA
Licensed Nurse
CPR
5.0
"He is reliable, efficient and kind human being "
Baker W.
Jessica C.
Salem, MA
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a Certified nurse assistant. I love working with elderly people helping them reach their goals in life. I have good customer service, and communication skills. I also have the ability to quickly learn. I have provided for personal care and safety for patient. I am able to anticipate to the needs of the patient and family....
Jessica can also help with: Home modification, personal care, dementia, visiting physician, hospice services
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Jessica cared for my Dad the last few months of his life. My Dad had extreme dementia and Parkinson's. No matter how difficult the situation Jessica treated my Dad with compassion, respect and dignity. She was skilled and patient. We were very lucky to have...
Susan B.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Contact me for all last minute coverage!!
Expertise in Dementia and Alzheimer's.
My professional experience spans 12 years. I am dependable and reliable and come with impeccable references, fully vaccinated, boosted and COVID compliant. I am college trained and CPR capable. Availability is 7 days per week.
ADLs
Cooking...
Leonie can also help with: Live-in home care, personal care, dementia, respite care
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
5.0
"Leonie assisted me traveling to and from dental surgery. I found her to be warm, relaxed, and attentive to verbal directions discussed at the start of the event. She followed-up on all details that I mentioned, and then I forgot because I was medicated for the...
Joseph R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello My name is Mary, I have a BA in Public Health . I have 15 years of experience providing health care support to a wide variety of patients ranging from patients with dementia and Alzheimer's , developmental disabilities and other challenges to hospice care for the elderly.
I enjoy providing in home care services for the...
Mary can also help with: Respite care, hospice services, dementia, home modification, personal care, live-in home care & more
5.0
"Mary came at nights to help with my dad. She's very friendly, always willing to strike up a conversation! Every morning, she made sure that my dad had a bath and had clean clothes and teeth before leaving. Plus, my 4 year old would just wait by the door for her...
Suzie L.
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Recent dementia care reviews in Wakefield, MA
Myra M.
5.0
Myra is the person you want to find when looking for a caregiver, especially for someone with dementia or other elderly needs. She is honest, hardworking, and relentlessly focused on improving the quality of our mother’s life from A to Z: comfort, hygiene, diet, entertainment, laundry, shopping,...
- Joel N.
Arlene R.
5.0
I can’t say enough good things about Arlene. She was everything we wanted in a caregiver and more. We hired 3 previous to her that were not a good fit. She was respectful, caring, energetic but calm when needed. She provided all the pampering my mother deserved, even made her puréed foods when...
- Care member
Mary M.
4.0
That Mary is very trustworthy, knows what she is doing and has had a very long experience in care-giving.
- Jennifer K.
Kenia A.
5.0
Kenia is one of the most loyal, honest, understanding, caring person I've ever known. In 2007 she took me into her house with my 3 year old daughter, helped me obtain my CNA, and even helped me get a job. I was able to get on my feet again and got my own place. I will always be grateful for that.
- Alex V.
Ernise C.
5.0
A lot of good skills, team work, great communication etc
- Care member
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FAQs for finding dementia care near you in Wakefield, MA
What is the basic concept of dementia care near me in Wakefield, 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 Wakefield, 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 Wakefield, 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 Wakefield, MA is $24.75.
How can I find dementia care near me in Wakefield, 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 Wakefield, 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 Wakefield, 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 Wakefield, 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 Wakefield, MA?
When you’re interviewing a caregiver for in home care for dementia near you in Wakefield, 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.