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60 dementia care are listed in Joliet, IL
The average rate is $19/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby dementia care is 6 years
Dementia care in Joliet, IL
I have two years of professional experience in senior care. I have worked with people in the late stages of dementia, who are bed bound, and who have had a stroke.
Lizette can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, errands, light cleaning, hospice services
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been a CNA since 1996 and a Medical Assistant since 2008. I have worked in private care and nursing homes. I have experience in alzheimers and dementia, stroke patients, cancer patients, and hospice care.
Trisha can also help with: Live-in home care, dementia, respite care, personal care
Skills:
CNA
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
My most recent in home care was for a 96-year-old female with dementia. We had such a great time together and she told the best stories! I would prepare her lunch, dinner and snacks and get her ready for bed.
Amanda can also help with: Errands, meal prep, light cleaning, transportation
Melissa D.
Joliet, IL
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Melissa and I been working as a CNA since 2001. I have worked in a nursing home and now I work for Hospice. I have experience with senior care, ALS, Dementia, MS ( Multiple Sclerosis) and Hospice. I'm looking for a part time job on the weekends. I would love to help you care for your love one's.
Melissa can also help with: Personal care, dementia
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Melissa did a great job with providing care for my loved one. She is reliable and dependable, easy to get along with. She was able to provide all care needed for my loved one (and it's a lot). I felt very comfortable when leaving her in charge of care."
Carolyn E.
Alain M.
Joliet, IL
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
I Am The Caregiver That You Need For Your Loved One Because I Work With So Much Love And Patience.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I specialize in dementia care. I believe that they should be given love and proper care care in order to retain their dignity and can still live a life that they deserve.
I'd describe my personality as happy, positive and compassionate.
I like caring for seniors because I always believe that in spite of their age they still...
Alain can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, mobility assistance, companionship, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Elanie was great with mom. Very caring and attentive. Went out of her way to ensure moms comfort"
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a retired Registered Dietitian; worked for 25 years with patients at a Hospital. I currently live in Clayton, NC. and take care of our grandson. I love to listen to life experiences from the elderly and treat each person with compassion, dignity and respect. I was a part-time caregiver for my parents in their home who both...
Paula can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, errands, meal prep, dementia, mobility assistance & more
5.0
"My mother recently lost her husband and was in need of companion care. Paula is a true blessing to my mother. She is very kind, patient and compassionate. My mother enjoys her company and looks forward to seeing her. My mother also has slight dementia and beginning...
Andrea M.
Terri O.
Joliet, IL
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi my name is Terri. I have over 22 years experience in senior care and caring for people with special needs.
My Experience includes, all mobility issues, hoyer lift, specialize in Dementia/ Alzheimer's disease. Bathing and showering. Was certified to pass medication.
I am caring, conscientious and kind. I have a great sense...
Terri can also help with: Errands, hospice services, light cleaning, meal prep, dementia, live-in home care & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
(5)
Dependable, caregiver/therapist. I provide caring, compassionate companionship to the elderly, over 20years of experience in home health care, brain injury/SNF. Provide care for the elderly Parkinson's/ Alzheimer/TBI/dementia. I've assisted wound care, oxygen, catheter, stroke, osteoporosis, palliative and hospice patients. I...
Julie can also help with: Hospice services, meal prep, light cleaning, companionship, errands, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
5.0
"She is very caring with her patient's. She always looks out for them goes above and beyond."
Yolanda T.
Melissa L.
Joliet, IL
$10-15/hr • 7 yrs exp
I Have Been A Trusted Pet Caregiver But Am Developing A Passion For People As Well.
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I took care of my husband and 80-year-old mother in law for years. I have worked at a highly respected care facility for Alzheimer s/dementia residents.
I currently work part time as a dog walker/pet sitter. I believe I have a trusting bond with my "clients" and their families. To me, trust is a most important characteristic to...
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
My name is Lori. I have over 20 years experience as a certified nurse assistant. And six years with Lightways hospice, formally known as Joliet area Community hospice. I have worked private in home care for 6 years as well. I worked for three years at United cerebal palsy with special needs children. I cared for my...
Lori can also help with: Meal prep, hospice services, dementia, errands, light cleaning, companionship & more
Skills:
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
5.0
"Lori has been a blessing for my mom. She is genuinely caring and patient. Lori not only assists my mom in daily care, but takes her to appointments and on errands. It warms my heart that she has been a friendly companion on days when mom is home alone."
Kathleen K.
For some background knowledge, throughout high school senior care along with child care surrounded my life to a major extent. My freshman year my great grandma suffered from dementia and stage 3 cancer. She moved in with my family and the grandkids were the primary caregivers. My mother was also a caregiver for years and I would...
Adriana can also help with: Transportation, meal prep, errands, dementia, light cleaning
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a former special education teacher and homemaker with over 20 years experience, 3 in senior care, I am fully vaccinated, I am CPR/First Aid certified and a certified professional caregiver. I have experience with mobility issues (Hoyer lifts, wheelchair, gait belt, walker), personal care, personal errands, cooking, light...
Gina can also help with: Companionship, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep, errands, hospice services & more
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
Ana Liza O.
Joliet, IL
$13-18/hr • 2 yrs exp
An Elementary Teacher For 21 Yrs But Now A Caregiver For Almost 2 Yrs
I have 2 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services thru uber and Bathing/Dressing, personal hygiene for my clients, had undergone various experiences taking good care clients with dementia, hospice, able not able, with catheter, preparing meals in puree and in thickening liquid, lifting and guiding to walk...
Ana Liza can also help with: Hospice services, live-in home care, light cleaning, meal prep, errands, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Patricia B.
Joliet, IL
$30-40/hr • 2 yrs exp
The majority of my working experience has been with childcare, but I have periodically taken care of seniors. Not only in assisted living centers, I personally have taken care of family members with dementia. I have a great deal of patience. I am very understanding and caring. I don't mind running errands, or going to...
Patricia can also help with: Errands, meal prep, light cleaning, transportation, dementia
Teresa T.
Crest Hill, IL
$20-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
Seeking To Provide Exemplary Service For Senior Such As Caregiver Companionship, Meal Preparation.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Very involved with clients and supportive
of their needs. Knowledgeable and experienced with dementia and Alzheimer's patients . Experienced in long term memory care facility and hospice setting. I'm CPR certified and qualified experienced with senior bathing hygiene.
Teresa can also help with: Dementia, personal care
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Teresa is a hard worker that isn't afraid of a little challenge. Sweet, and easy to talk to. Very knowledgeable and helpful."
Leann G.
4.9
(10)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a certified nursing assistant and have worked in nursing homes, independent and assisted living and hone care, taken care of people with stroke, diabetes, dementia, MS, Parkinson and a whole lot more. I Am Compassionate, Hard Working, Trust Worthy, Reliable, And Very Neat. My Clients Comfort Comes First.
My goal is always...
Funmi can also help with: Meal prep, mobility assistance, light cleaning, dementia, companionship, hospice services & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Funmi was my mom's overnight caregiver 4 nights/week for 3 years. She was an attentive and compassionate caregiver. When there were medical issues, Funmi kept my mom calm and safe in the middle of the night. She also brought fun and laughter to the house. She and...
Susan S.
5.0
(1)
Good morning. My mother left this world as she held my hand while home in 2017. Mommy had been diagnosed with vascular dementia and severe spinal stenosis. She was bedridden and required 24 hr. care from me. I bathed mommy in bed, fed her, and provided meds through her feeding tube. I changed mommy's diapers along with emptying...
Myra can also help with: Respite care, hospice services, meal prep, dementia, personal care, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Myra was extremely patient and caring when taking care of my favorite aunt, which is her mother. She was understanding and had an amazing way about her when dealing with her mother's dementia. Because of Myra's compassionate nature, her mother surprised doctors...
Kristal B.
Adetutu F.
Plainfield, IL
$30/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Adetutu , a caregiver or over 5 years with different areas of specialties like:
Dementia/ Alzheimer's care
Bedridden/ paralysis
Hospice care/ end of life
Parkinson's disease
Diabetes care
High blood pressure management care
Heart failure care/ kidney disease
Transportation to and from appointments
Hoyer lift...
Adetutu can also help with: Home modification, errands, hospice services, light cleaning, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
CPR
5.0
"Adetutu is a wonderful caretaker. My mother has dementia and also gets dialysis. Ade picks her up and transports her to dialysis. She's reliable, communicative and attentive to details. She has taken a huge load off of our shoulders because we can trust that my...
Care member
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am very patient and loving with the people I work with, and I am extremely responsible, reliable, and easy-going. You are not only getting a caregiver but a companion and friend as well. I worked in Hinsdale for the last six years with a wonderful lady who had dementia and my most recent patients have been on hospice. I have...
Cindy can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, dementia, companionship, hospice services, errands & more
5.0
"Extremely caring and dedicated in everything that she does. I couldn't think of a better person to provide companionship to my loved one. She's an angel"
Alexis M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am looking to provide at home care. I have many, many years of experience in the medical field. I have done private duty for several families. I have managed the clinical dept. of a Dr.'s office for 12 yrs I have also worked as a Home Health Aide for 10+ years. I am experienced in dementia/Alzheimer care. I am a CNA and also...
Judith can also help with: Personal care, respite care, hospice services, visiting nurse, dementia, home modification & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Judy is an exceptional aide. We were blessed to find her and have her take care of my mother-in-law for approximately two years and could not have found anyone better. She was always there for us when we needed her and she handled my mother in law with love and...
Rebecca S.
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Recent dementia care reviews in Joliet, IL
Melissa D.
5.0
Melissa did a great job with providing care for my loved one. She is reliable and dependable, easy to get along with. She was able to provide all care needed for my loved one (and it's a lot). I felt very comfortable when leaving her in charge of care.
- Carolyn E.
Alain M.
5.0
Elanie was great with mom. Very caring and attentive. Went out of her way to ensure moms comfort
- Care member
Paula L.
5.0
My mother recently lost her husband and was in need of companion care. Paula is a true blessing to my mother. She is very kind, patient and compassionate. My mother enjoys her company and looks forward to seeing her. My mother also has slight dementia and beginning to have mobility issues. Paula...
- Andrea M.
Julie I.
5.0
Julie is a real people's person. She has a lot compassion for both people and animals. She is very honest and caring with everyone. I have known Julie for 20 years and I have always found her to be a loyal friend.
- Susie S.
Lori S.
5.0
Lori is a godsend! She is very knowledgeable and extremely kind and gentle. She takes her job seriously and is committed to the person she is caring for. All in all, she is wonderful!!!
- Vicki A.
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FAQs for finding dementia care near you in Joliet, IL
What is the basic concept of dementia care near me in Joliet, 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 Joliet, 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 Joliet, 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 Joliet, IL is $19.93.
How can I find dementia care near me in Joliet, 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 Joliet, 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 Joliet, 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 Joliet, 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 Joliet, IL?
When you’re interviewing a caregiver for in home care for dementia near you in Joliet, 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.
Ratings for Joliet, IL dementia care listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Dementia Care in Joliet, IL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 11 reviews of the 60 listed dementia care.