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Dena T.


Duson, LA

$14-15/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver With Big Heart!

Hi, my name is Dena. A little bit about myself. I am from the Lafayette Parish area. I am a mother of two,(My baby, is 17yrs. I am down-to-earth, outdoorsy, love gardening. I have been Care giving for 15 yrs. I did have a little client who I cared for who was Down Syndrome. I cared for her for 2 years. I have great work...
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Cheryl A.


Lafayette, LA

$19/hr3 yrs exp

Three Years With Senior Memory And Personal Care.

Practiced psychiatric nursing for 10 years. Not nursing anymore. Would just like part time work to help seniors with disabilities or dementias.
Cheryl can also help with: Companionship, personal care, dementia, hospice services, specialized care
5.0
"I have known Cheryl for 25 + years. She is a woman of high integrity, compassion, and honesty. She cares for other people immensely. Cheryl is a good mother and a good grandmother. She’s very conscientious of making sure that she spends time with all her family....

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Samauel M.


Lafayette, LA

$13-23/hr5 yrs exp

I have 5 years of experience working for a nonprofit that runs group homes for elderly and special needs individuals. During that time I worked with individuals with dementia, significant mobility impairment, diabetes, and personality disorders, as well as individuals with cognitive impairments. My duties included administration...
Samauel can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, personal care, mobility assistance, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:

CPR

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Samauel M.


Lafayette, LA

$13-23/hr5 yrs exp

I worked for a nonprofit that runs group homes for the elderly and disabled, for about five years. While I have worked with individuals all along a wide range of special needs, I have only marked on this profile the special needs I managed at my primary house over the course of years. I am happy to answer any and all questions...
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Melisa T.


Scott, LA

$10-15/hr1 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available

I've recently had the opportunity to care for a totally dependent, nonverbal special needs patient with cerebral palsy. This care included g-tube feedings, administering medications, minor trachea care, dressing, moving from bed to wheelchair using a lift system.
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Shaelyn C.


Lafayette, LA

$15-30/hr2 yrs exp

Rbt Certified

Hello! I have experience working with children and teens with autism, ADD/ADHD and other related conditions. I am formally trained in ABA, am RBT certified, and love working with people! I am eager to meet you!
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Sophie Z.


Lafayette, LA

$15-22/hr3 yrs exp

I have worked for 3 years in Applied Behavior Analysis as a registered behavior technician and have additional experience teaching swim lessons to and nannying for children with autism, sensory processing disorders, and down syndrome.
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Ashley B.


Lafayette, LA

$26/hr10 yrs exp

Skilled In Assisting Clients With Daily Living

Highly skilled and compassionate caregiver, with over 10 years of experience in providing personal care to clients with physical, emotional, and mental disabilities. My experiences have been in an assisted living facility and in at home settings. I look forward to taking care of your family like I would want mine taken care of.
Ashley can also help with: Errands, meal prep, hospice services, light cleaning, dementia, personal care & more
Hello! I'm a compassionate and dedicated caregiver with 10+ years of experience caring for elderly and disabled patients in their home and in multi-facility settings. I have a valid driver's license and clean driving record and can assist with transportation needs. I'm a registered and licensed CNA with advanced first aid and...
Shundrakia can also help with: Hospice services, companionship, home modification, dementia, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

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Ashley B.


Lafayette, LA

$10-15/hr

Compassionate Caregiver

I have experience with working with autism and other disabilities. Looking for full or part time postion.
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Tonyia D.


Lafayette, LA

$14-20/hr6 yrs exp

Experienced in caretaking 9+ years for Lou Gehrig's Disease and Alzheimers. I am seeking a new career path that helps families enrich their lives. I've mostly been working in an administrative type capacity for 20 plus years, in addition to caretaking. I'm considering going to night school to become an LPN in fall of 2020. So...
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Laura J.


Breaux Bridge, LA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Full-time Experienced PCA/Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a Christian, widowed mother of 2 teenage boys. Experienced PCA looking for a full-time, long-term arrangement. I'm Patient, Caring, Compassionate, Loving, Sensitive to Needs, Honest, Trustworthy, Reliable, Responsible, Dependable, Friendly and Fun-Loving. Avid pet lover. Willing to help out with other duties like light...
5.0
"I hired Laura two weeks ago, to care for me on weekends. She is an exceptional caregiver, very compassionate, easy to work with and knows her skills. She would be a great assent to someone's care team during the week. I'm not giving her up on weekends though!"

Niki M.

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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: Dementia, home modification, personal care, respite care
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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Christine C.


Broussard, LA

$10-25/hr

Patient, Kind And Reliable Full/part Time Senior Care.

Most of my experience is with children with special needs, however I became interested in senior care while I helped my Mother in her last year of life. I learned from Hospice nurses how to care for her especially when she became bedridden. I'm comfortable with all tasks involving Senior Care. I'm a nonsmoker, have a flexible...
Christine can also help with: Live-in home care, personal care, dementia, respite care, hospice services
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Terrilyn B.


Carencro, LA

$14-29/hr10 yrs exp

I'd describe my personality as loving, caring, highly educated, trustworthy, clean and passionate. I also consider myself as being driven because I'm always working towards accomplishing a new goal. I am also a very positive person through many situations. I like working with kids because I have had a passion and been doing it...
I love my job I have been doing this for 5+ years I have worked with many different clients and I have learned a lot as well and still willing to learn and grow
Hi! I am a 46-year-old female and have many years experience in childcare. I have worked for three school districts as a Special Education substitute teacher and para professional, and have worked at two preschools. I am comfortable with any special care that you're child may require. I am comfortable with all age groups. I was...
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Amanda R.


Crowley, LA

$8-13/hr3 yrs exp

Conservative Assistant

My name is Amanda. I'm currently doing Direct service work for a disabled client and babysit my nephew during the day. I'm looking to help out someone during the week with their daily routine on my hours off. I love animals and don't mind cleaning.
Amanda can also help with: Hospice services, light cleaning
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Crystal H.


Youngsville, LA

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

I am a 46yr old single mother of 2 girls 15/18yrs old. I was a hospital pediatric nurse for 15+years working mostly in neonatal and pediatric ICU. I have 15+ years experience babysitting. Also have worked with special needs children, multiples and autism. I do light house work and meal prep and pickups or drop offs. We love...
I'm a 4 yr old married homemaker and mother of 2 girl who are 17 & 20. I've been married for 21 yrs. My husband works a 28 schedule offshore, so I have plenty of free time and child care experience. My oldest lives out of state and my baby is leaving for the navy. Please let me know more info on the days and times you need me....

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Recent special needs adult care reviews in Duson, LA

Cheryl A.

5.0

I have known Cheryl for 25 + years. She is a woman of high integrity, compassion, and honesty. She cares for other people immensely. Cheryl is a good mother and a good grandmother. She’s very conscientious of making sure that she spends time with all her family. But those qualities exudes her...

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Laura J.

5.0

I hired Laura two weeks ago, to care for me on weekends. She is an exceptional caregiver, very compassionate, easy to work with and knows her skills. She would be a great assent to someone's care team during the week. I'm not giving her up on weekends though!

- Niki M.

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.

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