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60 caregivers are listed in Farmingville, NY
The average rate is $23/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby caregivers is 8 years
Caregivers in Farmingville, NY
2.5
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I've been a caregiver, along with working as an EMT for over 40 years. I am a compassionate and very caring person that loves to help people in need. I am experienced in ADL's, Hoyer Lift, gait belt transfers, and first aid. I have experience in Hospice care and helping families and friends with the grieving process. My passion...
Helen can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, light cleaning, errands, home modification, personal care & more
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
4.0
"Helen has been a wonderful addition to our family to support my parents during this very challenging time. Her flexibility and willingness to care for my dad has been essential to keeping him at home as his illness continues to progress. She has a great deal of...
David S.
I'm an ahh also a companionship I do assist with medication fall precautions drives light housekeeping light cooking cleaning assist with dressing if needed food shopping ! I enjoy working as a caregiver I have 5 to 6 years of experience I'll be the best caregiver for your loves one
Daphney can also help with: Home modification, personal care, dementia
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
Compassionate caregiver who knows how to keep a level head during emergencies. Able to provide a number of services to patients to make them feel comfortable and safe at all times. Calm, upbeat demeanor to give patients more than just a caregiver but to give them a friend. Active listening skills to take my time to understand...
Samantha can also help with: Hospice services, home modification, live-in home care, personal care, visiting physician
Edelina R.
Farmingville, NY
$25-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
I love indoor and outdoor activities and board games. One of My goals as a caregiver is to provide outstanding care with a charismatic attitude as I would to anyone. I am someone who cherishes and respects my grandparents a lot and my goal is to provide the same respect, honesty, care, and companionship they received. Throughout...
Edelina can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, errands, companionship, dementia, mobility assistance & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
I'd describe my personality as charismatic, thoughtful, kind
I like caring for seniors because I it gives me satisfaction knowing that I helped make someone's day better
I'm looking for a job that allows me to build a positive relationship with my client
I started caring for seniors 15 years ago and I knew it was what I...
Krista can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, meal prep, mobility assistance
5.0
(7)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have always loved being a caregiver for children, animals and the senior population. I have 20+yrs of experience with Seniors including my position of Office Manager/Client Care Coordinator for 14 yrs with a Home Care and 5 yrs with a Nursing Home. I am reliable, honest, dependable, organized, clean, active and I love to cook....
Karen can also help with: Dementia
5.0
"Karen has become a family member in a sense, her compassion for my mom is above and beyond what I expected or can ask for !
Karen is attentive to all my mothers needs , she communicates with me regularly so that I never have a question .
When my days come , I'm...
Charles A.
5.0
(1)
My qualifications include:
-Extremely capable and compassionate individual with extensive experience in elderly care giving.
-Hard-working, honest, able to take initiative and go beyond the expectations of employer.
-Enthusiastic to get a caregiver position at a private household utilizing qualifications and care giving skills...
Ashley can also help with: Dementia
5.0
"We hired Ashley and my father has been very happy with her work. She is dependable, hard working, and caring. We are very fortunate to have found her."
Mark G.
Clara R.
Middle Island, NY
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
Kind, caring, loyal, attentive caregiver with many years of experience. I am kind, energetic, engaging and loyal. I will tend to your loved ones as if they were my own. I've handled all aspects of care giving, including bathing, dressing, meal prep, travel to doctors appointments, errands, etc. References and certifications of...
Clara can also help with: Live-in home care, companionship, errands, light cleaning, hospice services, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Clara took wonderful care of my mom, she was punctual, reliable, and compassionate. When you meet her you can feel what a warm and giving person she is, it radiates from her. She is very willing to do whatever she can to help. The schedule/hours didn't work out for...
Melanie M.
5.0
(1)
I have years of experience assisting adults with limitations, elderly, as well as children. I have my own car, and am fine with pets.
I give individuals the kindness and respect they deserve. I have worked as DSP, cleared with EEDA & ACDS.
Currently I am available to care for clients in my home.
Jayne can also help with: Personal care, dementia, light cleaning, errands, meal prep, companionship & more
5.0
"Jayne is a wonderful aide to my mother. She is gentle, kind, and dependable. Treats my mom with respect and love. I would highly recommend her. "
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Dedicated and loyal Companion/Caregiver. I know first hand the importance of maintaining peace of mind knowing that someone caring and compassionate is taking care of a loved one. Over 20 years personal and professional experience. Caring for my own family members, including dementia, hospice, and end of life care. Over 20 years...
Kelly can also help with: Companionship, meal prep, dementia, hospice services, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Cared for my great aunt for several years. Took care of errands, laundry, and meals. Watched TV with her as well as played cards and assisted with her walking periodically as she was wheelchair bound (which I have to say lit up my aunts eyes like you wouldn't...
Adam S.
4.6
(9)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
I have been in the medical field for over 18 years including time in the FDNY . I am CPR certified and I love taking care of people and their families. I have many references available. I also worked as an dialysis technician.
Harmony can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, personal care, hospice services, companionship, errands & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
CPR
5.0
"Harmony has been taking care of our 87 year old Dad for almost a year now. She is professional, kind, caring and does a great job. We are blessed to have her. She has been a great advocate for Dad in many instances, which we really appreciate. We feel like she is...
Linda S.
Shakila H.
Shirley, NY
$27-40/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I am a female caregiver with 9 years of experience.
With my 9 years of experience, I have worked with dementia, and chronic conditions and I have provided end-of-life care and more.
I do have my home health aide certificate. And clean valid driver's license.
Please get in touch if you think I could help you. I love to hear...
Shakila can also help with: Light cleaning, hospice services, errands, dementia, companionship, meal prep & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
Wound Care
5.0
"she’s very kind, hard-working and good communicator also friendly and chatty"
Care member
5.0
(1)
I am a responsible, trustworthy, caring, nurturing and mature woman looking for a babysitting job. I raised two children, a boy who is 28-years-old and a girl who is 30-years-old. Throughout my life, I have had multiple positions where I cared for children ranging from infancy to teenage years. I also have eight years experience...
Doreen can also help with: Personal care, errands, dementia, transportation, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Doreen took such wonderful care of my mother in law. She was reliable and so sweet. I never had to worry about my mother knowing that she was in Doreen's care. "
Donna B.
Jeanine D.
Coram, NY
$25/hr • 4 yrs exp
Available For Part-Time And Full-Time Respite Care, Housekeeping, And Meal Preparation (Available For Part-Time And Full-Time Childcare, Too)
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am seeking a senior care-giving position. I've had the pleasure of care-giving for the elderly for five years or more with several different families. I am trustworthy, honest and very caring. I would provide medication reminders, run errands, do light housekeeping, be a helping hand to the family, and overall, provide...
Jeanine can also help with: Light cleaning, respite care, transportation, dementia, meal prep, errands & more
5.0
"We loved Jeanine for the way she took care of my senior mother who is now in a nursing home.
She is extremely reliable and dependable and always on time and never missed a shift She knew many different ways of helping people with dementia and ways around in...
Steve Y.
5.0
(1)
I have over 10 years experience working with elderly people. I am very reliable punctual kind caring and very flexible.
I have very good communication skills and very patient.
I am flexible with hours.
Meal prep and feeding. local errands. Drs appointments. Pet care. I have many years experience of giving medications as well as...
Roxane can also help with: Companionship, meal prep, personal care, errands, dementia, mobility assistance & more
5.0
"Roxane, Is the most caring person I have known, cares for the elderly with Dementia or any other related conditions extremely well. She has all the qualities in a person and confidence to handle the care required."
William M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have graduated nursing school and a large population of my patients were elderly. I also worked in a hospital for about 3 years as a PCA. I'm extremely passionate about what I do because of my grandmother who had struggled with Parkinson's disease as well as dementia for a large portion of her life. I loved to take care of her...
Ryan can also help with: Dementia, personal care, live-in home care, respite care, mobility assistance, companionship & more
Skills:
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
CNA
5.0
"Very helpful, caring, and personable.
So happy we found him."
Nancy H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have taken care of my mother and my grandmother they were both confined to bed. I am very patient and kind and I am compassionate person.
Anne can also help with: Dementia, visiting physician, home modification, personal care
Skills:
CNA
5.0
(3)
Experienced caregiver with excellent interpersonal and organizational skills. I am a dedicated and reliable individual looking to connect with someone in need.
Areas of expertise include but are not limited to the following:
Drive clients to appointments, grocery shop, run errands, prepare meals, give medications according to...
Kate can also help with: Personal care
5.0
"Kate provided excellent care to an elderly friend by assisting with personal care such as dressing, ensuring daily meds were taken, personal hygiene, meals, shopping and transporting to doctor's appointments; always ensuring her clients safety and emotional well...
Karen K.
5.0
(2)
Hi! I'm a positive and patient mother of 2 girls (10\11). Who's always had a passion for caring for others. Coming from a big family has given me many different life experiences. Everything from caring for newborns to the sick and elderly. I've cared for those with many different needs ranging from simple companionship to...
Amanda can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, respite care, hospice services, meal prep, errands & more
5.0
"Amanda was wonderful in helping care for my 97 yr old mom. She was compassionate and so sweet. She was a true godsend. She was reliable and very trustworthy. I don't know what we would have done without her. She was an angel who came into our lives just when we...
Jane H.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I enjoy giving and caring for the elderly. My first experience was with my mother-in-law. I cared for her completely for 10 weeks. My first job was for a 70-year-old woman with the onset of dementia and mostly blind, I cared for her for five years. My next job I took care of an 89-year-old woman with the onset of dementia. She...
Dolores can also help with: Dementia, personal care
5.0
"Dolores was amazing with my mother, who has dementia. She took such great care of all of my mother's needs. Dolores also took time to learn about our culture ( our clothes , food and music ) in an effort to make my mom more comfortable. It was a pleasure and a...
Furkhunda R.
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Recent caregiver reviews in Farmingville, NY
Helen M.
4.0
Helen has been a wonderful addition to our family to support my parents during this very challenging time. Her flexibility and willingness to care for my dad has been essential to keeping him at home as his illness continues to progress. She has a great deal of experience and we are very pleased...
- David S.
Karen M.
5.0
We had the pleasure of getting to know Karen when she came to care for our mother. She is a natural at what she does and we were lucky and grateful to have her in our lives during a time that was very overwhelming.
She is very professional, compassionate, capable and empathetic and is attuned to...
- Catherine M.
Ashley R.
5.0
We hired Ashley and my father has been very happy with her work. She is dependable, hard working, and caring. We are very fortunate to have found her.
- Mark G.
Clara R.
5.0
Clara took wonderful care of my mom, she was punctual, reliable, and compassionate. When you meet her you can feel what a warm and giving person she is, it radiates from her. She is very willing to do whatever she can to help. The schedule/hours didn't work out for us but we are hoping she can still...
- Melanie M.
Jayne H.
5.0
Jayne is a wonderful aide to my mother. She is gentle, kind, and dependable. Treats my mom with respect and love. I would highly recommend her.
- Care member
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FAQs for finding caregivers in Farmingville, NY
What caregiver services can I find near me in Farmingville, NY?
Most private senior caregiver services in Farmingville, 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 Farmingville.
How much does it cost to hire a caregiver in Farmingville, NY in 2024?
The average rate for hiring a caregiver in Farmingville, NY on Care.com as of May, 2024 is $23.00 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 Farmingville, NY?
There are currently 5 caregivers in Farmingville, NY on Care.com. You can filter and sort caregivers by distance from Farmingville, 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 Farmingville before making a hiring decision.
Are private caregivers near me in Farmingville, NY background checked?
Yes, caregivers near you in Farmingville, 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.