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60 caregivers are listed in Island Park, NY
The average rate is $21/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby caregivers is 10 years
Caregivers in Island Park, NY
4.8
(6)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
My name is Dorothy and I am a highly capable and professional Caregiver with 15 years experience. My role is to enrich the quality of their lives through expert care, humor and compassion. I believe in a comprehensive plan of care that will encompass the physical, psychological and mental health of my seniors. Past experience...
Dorothy can also help with: Dementia, respite care, personal care, hospice services
5.0
"Dorothy is reliable, dependable and very genuine. She was so helpful to our family in finding someone to help out my mom as she already had two nice ladies she worked with but was very unselfish in helping connect us with someone who was available full time. A...
Olivia R.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 25+ years of experience as a certified HHA. As a caregiver, I have provided direct care to my elderly and senior patients. My duties included assisting with personal care, bathing grooming, and dressing my patients, toileting, and exercise, preparing and feeding meals to those patients who needed the assistance of being...
Carmen can also help with: Visiting nurse, hospice services, home modification, personal care, dementia, visiting physician & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
My name is America. I have years of caregiving experience with the elderly. I have my own transportation and car and I am a non-smoker. I can do light cooking, light cleaning, change of clothes/diapers, bathing, and helping with taking medicine. I have good references and am very flexible.
America can also help with: Mobility assistance, personal care, meal prep, light cleaning, errands, transportation & more
4.7
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I've been a caregiver for 12 years, and love giving the best care to my patients, I also enjoy talking to them and making them very comfortable. I became a caregiver because I like to help and encourage the elderly. I'm an honest, loving and caring person. It gives me a great satisfaction to know that I'm helping my client. I'm...
Elka can also help with: Errands, companionship, live-in home care, light cleaning, meal prep, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Ella is a wonderful person. Very trustworthy and extremely caring. She took care of my wife who has ALS and was able to make her as comfortable as possible. I would highly recommend her to anyone in need of home care. "
Robert M.
5.0
(4)
I am caring, compassionate and reliable caregiver for over 10 years. I am Home Health aide certified. My passion is caring for seniors or others in need. I am honest and punctual.
Pauline can also help with: Meal prep, hospice services, dementia, errands, light cleaning, companionship & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
5.0
"Pauline is reliable, I worked with her on few different shifts and she is very experienced, dedicated to her job and always on time! Highly recommended!!"
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am both empathetic and compassionate, and enjoy working with people. With over 8 years experience in Healthcare, and 3 years specifically as a Caregiver, I find pleasure in helping others. I think it's important that a caregiver have a desire to want to help those in need; which shows through their body and nature of work....
Barakat can also help with: Dementia, respite care, visiting nurse, live-in home care, personal care, hospice services & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"We invited Barakat to our home for an extended interview and really liked her. She was excellent and attentive with my elderly mother. She's also easy to talk to and smart."
Julia M.
5.0
(2)
My name is Biola L I'm a compassionate caregiver with over 7 years experience working in assisted living facilities. Passionate about elder care , skilled in managing schedule and keeping clients as active as possible. Culturally sensitive with ability to provide both physical and emotional support to clients. Willing to assist...
Lateefat can also help with: Light cleaning, mobility assistance, meal prep, errands, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
CPR
5.0
"Very efficient health worker. She cares "
Care member
5.0
(6)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have over 7 years of experience in caregiving. I can help with Home Care and Personal Care. I have worked in Nursing Homes as well as Private Home Care. I have experience working with Alzheimer/Dementia, MS, and paraplegic patients, hospice. I am a certified Medical Assistant, CNA, HHA, Phlebotomist, and EKG Technician. I am a...
Sibrina can also help with: Live-in home care, errands, dementia, hospice services, companionship, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Sabrina was fantastic caring for my father! We loved having her in our home. She was friendly and compassionate! We would definitely hire her again!"
Jennifer M.
Diann S.
East Meadow, NY
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hi everyone. I have been a caregiver for 18 years and counting . I do have my (CNA) certified nursing assistant license. I do have experience in dementia. Along with other illnesses. I've worked in nursing homes hospital and private homes settings. I really enjoy what I do, making a difference in your family and love ones life....
Diann can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, meal prep, light cleaning, live-in home care
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Diann is very knowledgeable about the care she give her patients on top of that she is dependable,honest, kind,caring,patient and understanding with the care she gives love her work ethics. "
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
For 12 years I helped with the personal care of a paraplegic; bathing, dressing, appointments, errands, meals and medication. At present I am working part-time with adults with disabilities. I enjoy working to uplift people and to give them a reason to be here.
Faith can also help with: Personal care, respite care, hospice services, errands, dementia, transportation & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CNA
CPR
5.0
"I would not hesitate to hire Faith if you are looking for a caregiver. She is excellent and dependable."
Nancy T.
5.0
(4)
When I was a young girl one of my first jobs was taking care of my 91-year-old grandmother along with some elderly ladies from my church.
At 53 I have lost both of my parents. After loosing my mother in 2012 my focus was watching over my elderly father. As time passed, he developed dementia which was heartbreaking. I lost him in...
Karin can also help with: Companionship, mobility assistance, dementia, personal care
5.0
"Kindest caring woman living in my building"
Marie P.
Lisa R.
Franklin Square, NY
$15-30/hr • 6 yrs exp
Full Time - Part Time Certified Home Health Aid Available
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been a care giver for well over 10 years. My experience first began with a family member who became ill with Parkinson's-Dementia therefore, the reason I became a Certified Home Health Aid. I can very much relate and empathize with the families deciding to allow someone, no less a stranger, to come into their home and...
Lisa can also help with: Live-in home care, personal care, dementia, hospice services
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Lisa is A M A Z I N G!!!! She is a gem and any one who hires her will be blessed tremendously! She will go above and beyond your expectations. She is very knowledgeable and will provide you with tips and strategies to cope, get through your day to day task with...
Kerry R.
4.9
(7)
My name is Victoria, I am a care giver, Aid and companion care . caregiver for 10 years now. worked for both private and in companies and I have gain terrific experience on seniors, care. 10 year ago my mom had stroke, I cared for her till she passed, that led me to become a caregiver. Being kind, have empathy and be patient...
Victoria can also help with: Companionship, dementia, live-in home care, hospice services, home modification, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
"I had the pleasure as a Registered Nurse to work alongside Victoria, she is very caring and attentive to the patients and their needs. She cares about their safety and overall well-being. "
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I come highly recommended. I am a certified in medical field for over 10 years, also and certified CPR. I have my certificate for physical therapy
I a caring dependable female. if you need I have a back round check I have one thru Winthrop. I am experience with Alzheimer and dementia patients. male or female. I can clean , cook....
Nancy can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, personal care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Nancy is very caring, and treats my mother like her own. She makes my Mother's Day! Anyone that needs help with their loved one should definitely hire Nancy..."
Robert G.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am a Certified Nursing Assistant compassionate reliable I love care for others. with over 16 years of experience in adult day care, nursing home settings, Hospital and private home care. Patient-focused and empathetic caregiver with extensive knowledge of geriatric needs.
I am Positive and Optimistic and just love caring for...
Rondha can also help with: Light cleaning, companionship, home modification, dementia, meal prep, hospice services & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
CPR
5.0
"I've had many good caregivers over the last 5yrs. It was easy to rate Rondha five out of five stars. She's the best."
Henry A.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a dependable and compassionate caregiver. I have been working in the nursing home environment as a nursing assistant for over 10 years. I pride myself on being able to quickly learn new skills and adapt to any situation. In the past, I have assisted clients with their activities of daily living, engaged in conversation,...
Marlyn can also help with: Errands, personal care, dementia, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"I hired Marlyn to care for my grandmother, I couldn't have been more happy to know that she was being cared for by someone who love and enjoy caring for others. Marlyn is very respectful and dependable, I would definitely recommend her for hire."
Taishi B.
Lucretia E.
Valley Stream, NY
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Dedicated Caregiver With Past Experience and Excellent References Looking for a Job
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My experience being an elderly caregiver has been marvelous. I'm passionate working with elderly people, I have worked for 10+ years with my last patient who recently past away. I provide him with personal care, skin care, massage, incontinence care, doctor's appointments, medication prompting, cooking, laundry, running errands...
Lucretia can also help with: Home modification, respite care, personal care, live-in home care, dementia
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Lucky is such a wonderful person who has become family to us. She took care of my step-father with such grace and love until his last day. We miss her very much."
Jennifer A.
Rimma B.
Rockville Centre, NY
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Certified Nurse Assistant And HHA Part-Time Caregiver
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Rimma. I am a Certified Nurse Assistant and a Professional Home Health Aide. I have 15 years of experience in dealing with Alzheimer , Dementia, Parkinson and MS patients. I am a friendly companion and an excellent cook. I am seeking a Full-Time position - Live out only.
I have my own transportation. If you...
Rimma can also help with: Personal care, dementia
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Rimma has worked for me per diem over the past 8 months or so. Rimma is an amazing caretaker. She is very dedicated and takes great pride in her work. She is very personable and reliable. I would highly recommend Rimma."
Kathy M.
Rosaria C.
Oceanside, NY
$25-32/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a fun loving caring woman who truly understands how compassion and love are essential key points in a life of a person with a disability or dementia. My personal experience as a mom of a child with a disability and a recreational assistant in a nursing home has allowed me to connect with the people I work with in a very...
Rosaria can also help with: Dementia, mobility assistance, companionship, errands, meal prep, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Rosaria is currently helping with my parents. My mom has dementia and needs personal care, grooming and assistance with daily activities. Rosaria is caring and patient."
Elizabeth M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Julie and I'm a really trustworthy and kind person. I have 15 years of expertise as an HHA who loves and cares for the elderly. I'm ready to put in days, nights, and even weekends so that the elderly will get the care they need including bathing and feeding. I have experience rotating and repositioning older...
Julie can also help with: Dementia, errands, light cleaning, hospice services, live-in home care, companionship & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Julie has been so wonderful for our family! She is reliable, caring and quickly formed a great relationship with my parents."
Shaina R.
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Recent caregiver reviews in Island Park, NY
Dorothy M.
5.0
Dorothy is a wonderful person and companion to my 93 year old mother who has slight dementia. The days are not always easy but Dorothy is patient, attentive to my moms needs, trustworthy, very caring and is a happy person with a positive attitude. I have no worries knowing that my mom is in good...
- Paula D.
Elka A.
4.0
Although Elka was only with us a short time our family felt very close and comfortable,Elka is soft spoken and pleasant and was a pleasure to work with
- Kathleen G.
Pauline J.
5.0
Very reliable and caring. Highly recommended!
- Bonnie M.
Barakat F.
5.0
We invited Barakat to our home for an extended interview and really liked her. She was excellent and attentive with my elderly mother. She's also easy to talk to and smart.
- Julia M.
Lateefat O.
5.0
Very efficient health worker. She cares
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FAQs for finding caregivers in Island Park, NY
What caregiver services can I find near me in Island Park, NY?
Most private senior caregiver services in Island Park, 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 Island Park.
How much does it cost to hire a caregiver in Island Park, NY in 2024?
The average rate for hiring a caregiver in Island Park, NY on Care.com as of May, 2024 is $21.67 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 Island Park, NY?
There are currently 3 caregivers in Island Park, NY on Care.com. You can filter and sort caregivers by distance from Island Park, 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 Island Park before making a hiring decision.
Are private caregivers near me in Island Park, NY background checked?
Yes, caregivers near you in Island Park, 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.
Ratings for Island Park, NY caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.0 / 5
Caregivers in Island Park, NY are rated 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews of the 60 listed caregivers.