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Senior care providers in Opelousas, LA

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Ouriya M.


Opelousas, LA

$10-20/hr1 yrs exp

I have 8 years of experience working with my cousin who is Austistic! I have also volunteered and helped my mother in nursing homes so I believe I am fully capable to aid and take on any task! I hope to hear from you soon:)
Ouriya can also help with: Meal prep, errands, transportation, dementia, light cleaning, hospice services & more
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Patricia T.


Opelousas, LA

$15-50/hr20 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, I have over 30 years of experience, providing care to the elderly and disabled individuals in different places. I am passionate about providing my quality care and ensuring safety and comfort, companionship, development care plans, such as bathing and dressing and grooming, I am also experienced providing support for...
Patricia can also help with: Hospice services, companionship, live-in home care, errands, light cleaning, dementia & more
My name is Aaron, I've been in healthcare for over 4 years! I've taking care of the mentally disabled and elderly. I've prepped meals, gave medications, light house cleaning, bathing and transferred my patients to Dr appointments and grocery shopping.
Aaron can also help with: Personal care, visiting physician, dementia
I'm a social person who loves working with others! I graduated in 2020 with a degree in theatre management and arts administration. My hobbies include studying history, painting, reading, philosophy, writing, and watching 90s sitcoms. I work well with children, seniors, and pets! I adore animals, especially dogs, and take care...
Olivia can also help with: Meal prep, errands, transportation, light cleaning
Seven years experience working with the elderly. You can count on me to give your loved one the utmost care.
Cortney can also help with: Personal care
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Home Health Aide

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Brooks L.


Sunset, LA

$20-33/hr10 yrs exp

Compassionate Sitter And Smile Creator

Hi! I'm a positive and energetic mother of one little boy who is my whole world. I am a very reliable, patient, creative, and Catholic. I have approximately 10 years of experience caring for elders and 15 years of experience taking care of pets. With me, your loved one will receive appropriate care, and I'm willing to do...
Brooks can also help with: Meal prep, errands, companionship, hospice services, dementia, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Brooks is a very caring and compassionate woman. She follows instructions and has the strength needed to maneuver the elderly who aren't too agile"

Nadine L.

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Leona V.


Sunset, LA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Elderly Caretaker

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I am a very Kindhearted Elderly Caretaker. I am Very Honest, Trustworthy, Reliable, Responsible, Dependable also Friendly, I am also very and confident assisting with personal hygiene, also assisting with medication. I am also very patient when interacting with patients and there family. I can also bring them to there...
Leona can also help with: Mobility assistance, errands, light cleaning, companionship, dementia, meal prep & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Leona is very patient and kind with my mother, I have noticed there’s nothing wouldn’t do for her. Leona will walk around the house , yard just to move mom around and keep her company. And the best companionship, for my mother leona is a blessing to me and my...

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Laura J.


Breaux Bridge, LA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

PCA/Private, In Home Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have extensive experience with special needs and senior care. I'm Patient, Caring, Compassionate, Loving, Sensitive to Needs, Honest, Trustworthy, Reliable, Responsible, Dependable, Friendly and Fun-Loving. I love kids, seniors, and everyone in between. I'm also an avid pet lover. I love what I do and find it very rewarding...
Laura can also help with: Personal care, dementia, respite care, home modification
5.0
"Laura is a lovely person, upbeat and pleasant, responsible, trustworthy and caring. She is patient and kind. She always treats my mother and all the family with love and respect."

Vicki K.

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Alana M.


Lafayette, LA

$16/hr10 yrs exp

Certified Nursing Assistant

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Alana and I have 28yrs. of experience in healthcare. CNA/Mental Health Tech for 28 yrs. and a RehabTech for 10 yrs. I am CPR and First Aid certified and I have worked in hospitals, nursing homes, mental health facilities, and home health. I am a reliable, professional with a passion for caring for people of all ages. I...
Alana can also help with: Hospice services, errands, light cleaning, dementia, companionship, meal prep & more
Skills:

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

CNA

5.0
"Alana has been invaluable to me and my husband. I would highly recommend her as a caring care giver."

Mary H.

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Sandra L.


Ville Platte, LA

$14-20/hr10 yrs exp

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I've been doing this for over 20+ years. I have worked in hospital nursing homes one on one taken care of people with dementia and Alzheimer's bed bound hospice. I love caring for the elderly I become part of the family. I love listening to them talking about their life because they have so much wisdom to share we just have to...
Sandra can also help with: Light cleaning, live-in home care, hospice services, dementia, errands, companionship & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

Wound Care

5.0
"Sandra care for my mother for over 4 years my mother called her her baby girl Sandra was more than a worker she became family she stayed here until my mother passing holding her hands not leaving her side I couldn't ask for a better person to have spent my...

Cornelius L.

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Nicki D.


Lafayette, LA

$16/hr

Mother, Wife, Caretaker!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm a 41 yr old mother of 2 daughters who are grown. I have been married for 22 yrs. I have always lives close to my ailing grandmother and father who I have had to take to the dr, get medication, helped with baths and make supper for off and on. I have had more then 4 pets at a time so I'm ok with animals. I'm looking for part...
5.0
"Nicki is highly recommended. Nicki is a wonderfully caring, and trustworthy lady. Very dependable, and kindhearted. She arrived 15 minutes early for pickup, and put me at ease right away. She goes above and beyond to make you feel comfortable and well cared for....

Gwendolyn G.

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Raven M.


Lafayette, LA

$23/hr10 yrs exp

Things I Look For In A Job Is When I Can Use My Skills To Make An Impact.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I ve been having experience with senior care/ direct support for a few years now and, first and foremost, I m looking for a position where I can continue to exercise those skills. I have performed duties such as, cleaning, transporting, assisting with medication, dressing, bathing and going on outings. I'm a very fun and caring...
Raven can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, live-in home care, home modification, personal care, respite care & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Amanda M.


Eunice, LA

$8-20/hr10 yrs exp

Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)

Experience in caring for loved ones suffering from many different things . Dementia, cancer also hospice experience and CPR certified. Very loving , patient and reliable. Lots of experience with care.
Amanda can also help with: Errands, dementia, light cleaning, hospice services, respite care, meal prep & more
Skills:

CNA

I am mature and compassionate Christian woman. I am interested in helping and serving the elderly.
Linda can also help with: Transportation, errands, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep
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Kaylee F.


Lafayette, LA

$12-20/hr

Making Magic One Day At A Time!

Hello! I gain self-esteem and personal satisfaction from knowing that the comfort and care I provide enriches the lives of the people around them. As I never received payment for my experience, I don't regret the memories I made. I would spend my Sunday's with my great-grandparents, spending time with them and being the person...
Kaylee can also help with: Meal prep, transportation, light cleaning, errands
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Tamika B.


Lafayette, LA

$10-25/hr10 yrs exp

Practical Nurse (Licensing In Progress) Available For Companionship, Housekeeping And Meal Prep.

I have been working in the medical field for over 12 years. I am a 2005 graduate of Remington College in medical assisting, and a 2009 graduate of Delta College in practical nursing. I worked as a medical assistant for Dr . G (internal medicine) for 4 1/2 years and a nurse for Dr. M (Pulmonologist and sleep specialist) for over...
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Madisyn M.


Church Point, LA

$13-21/hr2 yrs exp

Senior Care

I currently work for two health care provider companies that I've been hired on with for two years now. I've taken CPR, first aid, and medication classes. I'm experienced working with elderly clients diagnosed with autism, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, dementia, etc. Im currently in college so I pick up shifts as needed with...
Madisyn can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, meal prep, dementia
I have always loved taking care of people in general. I help take care of my mother-in-law, who has dementia two years ago. I started taking care of the elder as a profession, and I really enjoy doing it. I would make her laugh cook her meals make sure she was clean. Listen to her talk and respond back, held her hand, while she...
Tina can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, meal prep, dementia, hospice services, transportation & more
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Danielle H.


Lafayette, LA

$8-15/hr10 yrs exp

Happy Sitter And Make Life Easier

I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Light Housecleaning I have 10 years of experience . I really enjoy taking care of the elderly bringing smiles to there face and making life pleasant
Danielle can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, errands, personal care
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Melisa T.


Scott, LA

$15-20/hr

Part-Time Caregiver Available

I'm available to provide loving care and companionship for your family member while maintaining their dignity. Offering joy and comfort to my elders is something that I am really passionate about. My schedule is flexible with great reliability.
Melisa can also help with: Personal care, home modification

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Recent senior care reviews in Opelousas, LA

Brooks L.

5.0

Brooks is a good person and fun to be with she brings to to doctors appointment and also organizes my rooms in my house and I feel comfortable with her she goes out and beyond to help you stress less , she also comes to my home to give me my B12 shots . And of course when I have to go out of time...

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Leona V.

5.0

Leona is very patient and kind with my mother, I have noticed there’s nothing wouldn’t do for her. Leona will walk around the house , yard just to move mom around and keep her company. And the best companionship, for my mother leona is a blessing to me and my family. We only needed her for a week so...

- Care member

Laura J.

5.0

Laura is a lovely person, upbeat and pleasant, responsible, trustworthy and caring. She is patient and kind. She always treats my mother and all the family with love and respect.

- Vicki K.

Alana M.

5.0

Alana helped tremendously in our time of need. She was knowledgeable about all the equipment we had to use for our father. She was extremely friendly, polite, efficient, and willing to help out with anything we asked of her. She was wonderful with our mother who had Alzheimer's and our father who...

- Alane M.

Sandra L.

5.0

Sandra care for my mother for over 4 years my mother called her her baby girl Sandra was more than a worker she became family she stayed here until my mother passing holding her hands not leaving her side I couldn't ask for a better person to have spent my mother's last few years with her she is a...

- Cornelius L.

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