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Holly B.
Lancaster, NY
$15-20/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi everyone! My name is Holly and my passion has always been to care for others, especially the elderly. I have always had a servants heart and love to be able to help any and everyone that I can. I believe I have been working in private home care for about 7 years or more. This is always where my heart has been and I LOVE do...
Holly can also help with: Errands, meal prep, personal care, light cleaning, dementia
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Verna L.
Buffalo, NY
$25/hr • 3 yrs exp
I'd describe my personality as Loving happy and sensitive to others
I like caring for seniors because Because I am a woman of a particular age. I am caring for my 84-year-old mother. And I truly love people. I truly love seniors.
And I also love caregiving it makes me happy
I'm looking for a job that Is consistent and needs...
Verna can also help with: Errands, transportation, companionship, mobility assistance, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
I'd describe my personality as bubbly caring outgoing
I like caring for seniors because it gives me a lot of joy to provide care for someone who can't or is limited to do it their self
I'm looking for a job that I'm looking for dependability stability compassion
I started caring for seniors when when my grandmother got sick...
Latasha can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, respite care, dementia, home modification, errands & more
Hello! I'm a certified EMT, former CNA, HHA and also a volunteer firefighter. 7+years medical experience. Has worked with many types of patients including mentally disabled, physically disabled, and elderly. Multiple certifications including CPR/BLS/First Aide. My life mission is to help others, while treating you as if You were...
Rachel can also help with: Meal prep, companionship, dementia, errands, light cleaning, mobility assistance & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
Home Health Aide
Hello all! My name is Leah and I am looking for a family to assist. I have always been in childcare but I have recently decided to start looking more into elderly care. I am a fast learner and I enjoy helping people. I love to talk and I am very understanding and patient when it comes to dementia. I am a professional, organized...
Leah can also help with: Transportation, errands, respite care, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia & more
Deborah B.
Buffalo, NY
$16-25/hr • 1 yrs exp
I have 1 year of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Errands/Shopping. I can also help with housekeeping and prepare meals. I know I could be a great caregiver and companion for you or your loved one.
Deborah can also help with: Errands, meal prep, light cleaning
I've been in the Medical field for a long time and I have found my favorite patients are the elderly. When I was a child I used to volunteer in a nursing home and as an adult I find myself drawn to the elderly as I enjoy spending time with them and learning from them. I have exp with dementia patients and those who have suffered...
Sabrina can also help with: Live-in home care, personal care, mobility assistance, dementia, companionship, hospice services & more
I'm a caregiver. I've worked as a certified CNA for 6 years in a variety of different care, I have medical technician experience as well.
Olivia can also help with: Light cleaning, companionship
Hi there! My name is Angelica. I currently take care of a wonderful lady in her 70's who has severe Alzheimer's. I have worked for a couple in their 90's, a lady in her 70's and for a lady in her 40's who was paraplegic. I have experience distributing medicine, bathing, feeding, lifting, getting out of the house with them and...
Angelica can also help with: Meal prep, transportation, light cleaning, dementia, errands
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I started out making beds on the weekends in the nursing home my mother worked at (back in the day when aides had bed makers) I eventually helped with a feed and or lift and discovered that I enjoyed caring for our senior community. I find that generation very interesting and full of wisdom.
My top priority is safety and I...
Nicole can also help with: Meal prep, live-in home care, hospice services, dementia, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
MS level Social Worker, experience working with home-bound seniors. I am looking for part-time or occasional work assisting seniors in their home or with transportation/shopping needs.
Theresa can also help with: Respite care
Seniors long to feel the way they did when they were younger, and don't want to be treated any differently than anyone else. They want to know that even in their older age, they are still valued and cared about. This is what you must strive to provide while working wit them.
Darcita can also help with: Companionship, meal prep, light cleaning, hospice services, errands, dementia & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Home Health Aide
Brianna B.
Tonawanda, NY
$16-30/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Brianna and I would love to work for you. I have 3 years of experience in caring for the developmentally disabled in a group home setting. Some skills I have are meal preparing, feeding, bathing, housekeeping, medication administration, CPR certified, hoyer lift, etc. I've always been interested in taking care...
Brianna can also help with: Dementia, mobility assistance, personal care, meal prep, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
For two years I cared for my mother-in-law until she passed. I provided wound care, colostomy care, breathing treatments, personal and daily activity, TPR, end of life hospice care and postmortem care. Self-employed home care assignments included housekeeping, breathing treatments, hospital sitting, RAO, bathing, making meals...
Ann can also help with: Companionship, dementia, errands, hospice services, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Judith C.
Lancaster, NY
$20-28/hr • 2 yrs exp
Part Time Companion Care For Families Located In Lancaster, Depew, Or Elma
I am a caretaker by nature and also an excellent conversationalist. I love to bake and cook and would enjoy keeping your loved one company for a bit during the week to give you some respite. Families located in Lancaster, Depew, and Elma are my preference. Hope to hear from you. Judy
Judith can also help with: Companionship, dementia, respite care
I have been doing homecare since I was 17, and thought my entire career as a firefighter/paramedic.
I love helping people as well as animals, since I also rescue animals from southern shelters.
I can pretty much do it all, and enjoy ding it. I have been involved in cases with every kind of diagnosis, as well as every stage of...
Cherie can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, errands, dementia, hospice services, live-in home care & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
Sally B.
Buffalo, NY
$25-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a mature and dependable companion care provider and now have hours of availability.
I understand the importance of having a reliable caregiver, someone you can trust to care for your loved one as family. Being a kind and genuinely caring person, I always give my best.
It has been very rewarding assisting those with both...
Sally can also help with: Personal care, meal prep, errands, dementia, light cleaning, companionship & more
5.0
"Sally is awesome! Very dependable, supportive with my mom and my family loves her personality, her caring nature and honesty. Sally assists with helping around the house and is supportive to my dad as well. Cannot say enough good things about Sally."
Becky S.
Arlene C.
Buffalo, NY
$15-20/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Compassionate caregiver with 10+ years of providing in-home patient needs. Receive regular commendations for efficiency and for cooking delicious and nutritious meals.
Arlene can also help with: Hospice services, personal care, home modification
Jill V.
Tonawanda, NY
$20-30/hr • 1 yrs exp
Experienced caregiver willing to spend time with your loved one to provide direct care, companionship, a sympathetic listening ear and overall quality care,
Jill can also help with: Meal prep, mobility assistance, dementia, companionship, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Extremely experienced long-term (many years per client) senior caregiver. Former clients include a retired registered nurse who I cared for from the ages of 97 to 100, a nationally-renowned maritime lawyer, and a Parkinson's patient who I cared for for 5 years. I pride myself on my professionalism, dependability, compassion, and...
Gertrude can also help with: Personal care, mobility assistance, specialized care, hospice services, companionship, dementia & more
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FAQs for finding caregivers in East Amherst, NY
What caregiver services can I find near me in East Amherst, NY?
Most private senior caregiver services in East Amherst, NY will offer companionship, safety supervision, and assistance with daily activities in the comfort of the person's home. Caregivers can help seniors to move safely around their home, provide social and emotional support, assist with different degrees of personal care (bathing, dressing, or feeding), and help with meal preparations or light housekeeping. They can also help your loved one with medication reminders, and some can even drive them to any errand or doctor appointments around East Amherst.
How much does it cost to hire a caregiver in East Amherst, NY in 2024?
The average rate for hiring a caregiver in East Amherst, NY on Care.com as of June, 2024 is $22.50 per hour. This cost may fluctuate depending on the type of assistance needed by your senior loved one and the caregiver's experience and certifications.
How do I find private caregivers near me in East Amherst, NY?
There are currently 2 caregivers in East Amherst, NY on Care.com. You can filter and sort caregivers by distance from East Amherst, NY or zip code, although you can expand the radius of your search if you'd like to increase your options. From there, compare candidates by reading about their experience working with seniors, the type of caregiving services they provide, and their hourly rate. Be sure to run background checks and check references from other families in East Amherst before making a hiring decision.
Are private caregivers near me in East Amherst, NY background checked?
Yes, caregivers near you in East Amherst, NY on Care.com are asked to complete an annual background check called a CareCheck. Senior caregivers who complete this background check will have a badge on their profile displaying the date it was run. While CareCheck is a good start, we strongly recommend that you follow some additional steps for hiring a caregiver for seniors safely, which include interviewing candidates, checking references, and running your own background check. Visit our Safety Center to learn more.