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60 caregivers are listed in Oakland Gardens, NY
The average rate is $21/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby caregivers is 7 years
Caregivers in Oakland Gardens, NY
Rochelle P.
Oakland Gardens, NY
$30-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Full-Time Compassionate Caregiver/Companion Available
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have 20 years of Caregiver experience. I help in administrating medication, healthy meals, doctor appointments, games, shopping, movies, restaurants.. Total Companionship. (I am not an aid) I like to make sure they have a beautiful and fun day with lots of laughs. I am also covid vaccinated. Flexible with days and times.
5.0
"What an angel!!! Rickie is patient, kind and just all around wonderful. I am so happy that care.com put us together because my mother in law is so happy! Rickie treats my mother in law like a dear friend instead of a job. My whole family is very grateful. "
Dana L.
I have been working with seniors for 15 years. I am very passionate and committed in improving their quality of life. It is a pleasure for me to be a companion and help with any daily activities such as: meal preparation, taking walks and light physical activity, housekeeping, bathing, dressing, and medication management. I am...
Panagiota can also help with: Errands, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep, companionship, mobility assistance & more
Skills:
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
Catalina E.
Oakland Gardens, NY
$15-20/hr • 2 yrs exp
I have experience in the field of care in general. Mostly with little ones with special needs, but I do also have experience with adults as I helped assist an adult/senior with special needs for almost 2 years. I always consider it that the most important thing to carry with you as a caregiver is compassion. Especially to be...
Catalina can also help with: Companionship, personal care, mobility assistance
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Extremely capable and compassionate Caregiver with extensive experience in child, elderly and disabled care giving. Hard-working and honest individual who is able to take initiative and exceed the expectations of employer by following instructions accurately.
Venessa can also help with: Visiting physician, live-in home care, home modification, visiting nurse, dementia, personal care & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Vanessa's profile made a good impression on me. After the interview I decided to hire her. What really impressed me was the fact that she volunteered to come over the day before in order to familiarize herself with my mother's needs. Everything went well. I would...
Roderick M.
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: Dementia, hospice services, home modification, live-in home care, companionship, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
CNA
4.0
"She is very reliable & hard working"
Johann R.
Ronald G.
Bayside, NY
$25-44/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Experience with
Dementia
Renal Failure
Stage 4 Tongue Cancer.
Parkinsons
PTSD
Driving
CPR certified
Caregiving certified
Ronald can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, live-in home care, light cleaning, companionship, errands & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Ronald took care of my father for the past year while my dad recovered from stage 4 cancer and aspiration pneumonia. Ronald is reliable, intelligent, motivated, and kind. He researched my dad's medical issues and had great suggestions about his speech issues. My...
Elizabeth O.
5.0
(1)
Hi my name is Nafeiza. I am a certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) with over 10 years of experience working as a caregiver both in private home and Hospital setting. CPR certified. I have a variety of skills to bring to my patient which are hands-on care Bathing/ Dressing feeding, meal prep doctors' appointments, transfer lift...
Nafeiza can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, personal care, errands, dementia, hospice services & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Wound Care
5.0
"Nafeiza worked with our mom for over 4 years. She is knowledgeable, personable, observant and loving. Her care was above and beyond expectations. She handled deep wound care, ostomy care, catheterization, medications as skillfully as any nurse I worked with. She...
Care member
Donalyn M.
Woodside, NY
$40-51/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Donalyn, your personal caregiver who is very attentive and trustworthy providing excellent care. I am very patient, caring and have strong social skills. I'm also very observant and committed to making my client safe and comfortable. I am a National Caregiver certified by American Caregiver Association.
My duties...
Donalyn can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep, live-in home care, companionship & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Wonderful and warm. Brought not only energy and common sense to the job, but also an uplifting spirit. "
Care member
4.9
(10)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
5+years of experience as a caregiver for clients with different cases like stroke, dementia, and Alzheimer. As a Nursing graduate I can confidently perform the skills needed to be an effective care provider for my clients. I have good communication skills able to converse in English fluently. I am also willing to perform general...
Josep can also help with: Live-in home care, dementia, errands, light cleaning, meal prep, companionship & more
5.0
"Josep was hired to help with my dad, who was suffering from severe dementia & was on hospice care.
Josep was kind, patient & respectful of my dad, even taking almost an hour or more to shave him as he would have to wait for my dad's mood to change to proceed...
Audrey V.
Maria Z.
Bronx, NY
$35-45/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have a huge passion for caring for others, especially the elderly.
I worked for a company called AHRC, where I took care of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
I have also cared for my father after he had a stroke in 2003. Not only did it restrict his independence but his condition Diminished his...
Maria can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, transportation, meal prep
5.0
"Maria is without a doubt a five star provider! She takes charge and jumps right in to every task our senior mom asks of her and is able to handle multiple tasks. Maria has a proactive work ethic, is assertive and at the same time genuine, kind and nurturing. She...
Valerie G.
5.0
(4)
I truly love caregiving. More rewarding than my previous paralegal career. I have experience with: diabetic care, dementia care, oxygen administration, colostomy care, bathing, medication, socializing, etc. I am honest, extremely patient, trustworthy and have a good sense of humor.
Eileen can also help with: Dementia, personal care, home modification, respite care, live-in home care, hospice services & more
Skills:
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
5.0
"Very friendly, good sense of humor. Willing to do what ever my mother needs. My mother was resistant to any assistance three years ago but she and Eileen became close quite quickly."
Emily M.
5.0
(4)
I have worked with various seniors before and helped in caring for them. I love to work with seniors because I like to give them the companionship and the care that they need to live happily. u can call me at three four seven eight nine four six two six two thanks.
Patricia can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, live-in home care, meal prep, dementia, errands & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Patricia is kind, patient, and understanding. She is currently working with my elderly grandparents, and while they can be difficult at times, Patricia’s patient approach works wonders!"
Care member
4.5
(9)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I am a compassionate experienced caregiver who is dedicated and passionate about my field of work. I have worked with Agencies for more than 10 years and also worked privately with families. I have taken care of patients with a wide range of ailments, including Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, Dementia, Stroke, Heart Failure, Acute...
Esme can also help with: Live-in home care, light cleaning, companionship, hospice services, dementia, meal prep & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Esme worked for us for the year of 2019 in Boston and she was fantastic. We love her dearly and are so sorry to see her go. I don't know how we'll ever find someone my mom loves as much as Esme. My mother has vascular dementia and is in the tail end of mild...
Lesley H.
Cheyenne W.
Bronx, NY
$20-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
Full Time/Live-In Caregiver That You've Been Searching For!!!!
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I come from a family of Caregivers and Nurses. Caring for people is a natural ability of mines. From a young age I have been nurturing those in need. When I was young my grandfather diabetes reached an all time high, his leg was amputated. It was so important to us to visit him every weekend. When doing so, my mother really...
Cheyenne can also help with: Live-in home care, meal prep, errands, light cleaning, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Cheyenne is the epitome of professionalism and was a joy for everyone."
Andre G.
4.6
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have 10 years of experience as a In-Home Caregiver/CNA/HHA and volunteered at a Hospital for 2. I've been a Registered Yoga Teacher for 4 years now and have been practicing for over 10 years. I love helping people and knew I was meant to take care of people by the age of 8 yrs old when I started to take care of my grandpa....
Zarina can also help with: Errands, hospice services, meal prep, dementia, companionship, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"I was able to go on vacation and know that my invalid was well taken care of. She was able to even do exercises with him for therapy"
Linda A.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Zhanna. I am a woman who's looking for new challenges. I am an experienced private duty caregiver for 22 years looking to take care of your loved ones full or part time. I am responsible, reliable, well-organized, flexible and trustworthy person in excellent health. I have great experience working with stroke,...
Zhanna can also help with: Live-in home care, personal care, respite care, dementia
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Zhanna is amazing and has been a true blessing, including being a
fantastic cook, near restaurant quality, but healthy. She began working for us 6 days before my mother died and she is so wonderful that we asked her to stay to care for my 89-year-old father,...
Jessica S.
5.0
(1)
I have experience as a caregiver with seniors. I am from Ecuador where I worked for 10 year in a senior facility.
Lucia can also help with: Errands, hospice services, meal prep, companionship, light cleaning, dementia & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am 54 years old with 17 years of experience in elder care. I am experienced in meal preparation, bathing and grooming, transfers, exercising, medication administration, going to doctor appointments, taking leisurely walks, and housekeeping. I am honest, reliable, very thorough, caring, compassionate, patient, warm, and...
Gintautas can also help with: Errands, live-in home care, light cleaning, companionship, dementia, hospice services & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Gintautas is very reliable. He always came to work on time and never had to take off for being sick. He was very kind to my father who had dementia. He would always talk with him and be patient with him. He is a wonderful and experienced care giver that I...
Karin 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: Mobility assistance, errands, meal prep, dementia, light cleaning, companionship & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Very efficient health worker. She cares "
Care member
Shiela D.
Flushing, NY
$22-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Live-in Caregiver dementia patient
Responsibilities:
Prepared and serve nutritious daily snacks and complete meals for him
Assist him with thorough sponge bathing dressing and grooming
Give him his morning and evening medication and vitamins
Play interesting documentaries and life stories on TV
Provide current information...
Shiela can also help with: Light cleaning, companionship, dementia, errands, live-in home care, hospice services & more
5.0
"Great with the elderly. Thoughtful sincere and thorough. Good conversationalist and strong personal spirit. Also very reliable!"
Phil S.
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Recent caregiver reviews in Oakland Gardens, NY
Rochelle P.
5.0
Ricky has made a huge difference in my moms life- offering her companionship - taking her out- it has greatly improved our moms mental and physical health. We are so thankful we chose Ricky. She is simply the best!
- Dawn C.
Venessa B.
5.0
Vanessa's profile made a good impression on me. After the interview I decided to hire her. What really impressed me was the fact that she volunteered to come over the day before in order to familiarize herself with my mother's needs. Everything went well. I would definitely hire her again when the...
- Roderick M.
Victoria C.
5.0
Hardworking
Compassionate
Patience
Dedicated
- Care member
Ronald G.
5.0
Ronald took care of my father for the past year while my dad recovered from stage 4 cancer and aspiration pneumonia. Ronald is reliable, intelligent, motivated, and kind. He researched my dad's medical issues and had great suggestions about his speech issues. My family will forever be grateful to...
- Elizabeth O.
Nafeiza D.
5.0
Nafeiza worked with our mom for over 4 years. She is knowledgeable, personable, observant and loving. Her care was above and beyond expectations. She handled deep wound care, ostomy care, catheterization, medications as skillfully as any nurse I worked with. She engaged our mom in conversations and...
- Care member
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FAQs for finding caregivers in Oakland Gardens, NY
What caregiver services can I find near me in Oakland Gardens, NY?
Most private senior caregiver services in Oakland Gardens, 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 Oakland Gardens.
How much does it cost to hire a caregiver in Oakland Gardens, NY in 2024?
The average rate for hiring a caregiver in Oakland Gardens, NY on Care.com as of May, 2024 is $21.33 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 Oakland Gardens, NY?
There are currently 3 caregivers in Oakland Gardens, NY on Care.com. You can filter and sort caregivers by distance from Oakland Gardens, 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 Oakland Gardens before making a hiring decision.
Are private caregivers near me in Oakland Gardens, NY background checked?
Yes, caregivers near you in Oakland Gardens, 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.