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60 caregivers are listed in Ronkonkoma, NY
The average rate is $18/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby caregivers is 5 years
Caregivers in Ronkonkoma, NY
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: Personal care, errands, light cleaning, dementia, hospice services, companionship & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
5.0
"Harmony's kindness and compassion are traits we saw in her the moment we met her. She has provided gentle care for our brother as if he is her own family member. Her level of thoughtfulness and genuine concern for his well-being reaches far beyond all of our...
Helen F.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I'm a retired RN with 35 years experience. I'm conscientious, reliable, knowledgeable, kind and empathetic.
Catherine can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, companionship, mobility assistance, personal care, meal prep & more
Skills:
Licensed Nurse
5.0
"Catherine has been an amazing caregiver. Could not ask for anyone better!"
Linda G.
I have worked at an adult home located in Brooklyn for over 4 years, doing recreational therapy and care giving to those in need. My duties included feeding, dressing, and cleaning up. I loved to care for the their knowledge of the world was inspiring to me. I feel they deserve much respect for their years here. I also cared for...
Dena can also help with: Light cleaning, transportation, errands, live-in home care, meal prep, personal care & more
I've been working in the field for 5 years. It was right out of high school.
Latasha can also help with: Transportation, light cleaning, errands, meal prep, personal care
Skills:
CNA
I am a graduate occupational therapy student with experience caring for the elderly! I love being able to give companionship to older adults.
I am a certified and fully insured End of Life Doula and companion who provides non-medical assistance to clients, families and caregivers with home management, emotional support and other supportive tasks related to terminal illness and end of life. I am compassionate, reliable, a hospice volunteer, and a member of the National...
Karine can also help with: Errands, respite care, light cleaning, hospice services, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
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
"She exceeded our expectations. Very professional, enthusiastic and reliable. Great cook. We found her to be trustworthy and someone who has a servant's heart. We highly recommend her!"
Michael T.
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.
Thelma P.
Bay Shore, NY
$20/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Eight years experience as a caregiver I took care of my father-in-law when he was sick took care of a dear friend . I work with afib cancer dementia I give my heart to the elderly patients, They deserve the best care. I prefer to work with Recco agency
5.0
"Thelma was an excellent caregiver to my mother. She was very caring and compassionate. She went above and beyond to make my mother’s needs met. Thelma took care of mother for over two years until her passing. I would highly recommend her."
Care member
5.0
(2)
Experience varies within the social service field. Working with dementia, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, Hospice, Mental Health and developmentally disabilities.
Tracy can also help with: Hospice services, companionship, light cleaning, dementia, errands, home modification & more
5.0
"Tracy is kind, hardworking, honest and dependable. She is very dedicated to her clients and compassionate about her work. I trust her in my home and with my loved ones. She has become like a sister to me. Thank you for all you do!"
Jenna C.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a compassionate mom and grandmother of 2 girls and 3 grandchildren. I have been caring for the elderly for the last 5 years and it is very rewarding. The elderly Long for care, love, compassion and companionship and I enjoy giving that.
No greater compliment in the world when after watching someone for so long, they...
Crescenza can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, transportation, meal prep, companionship
5.0
"One of the sweetest and caring people I have spoken with on here. I would have hired her if our schedules worked out."
Lee G.
4.4
(7)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a nurturing/empathetic person who would be an asset to a senior needing transportation to medical appointments, food shopping, general errands, church visits, etc.. I can also help with light house work and provide good company. Certified Home Health Aide Certification with perfect score. CPR/First Aide Certified....
Kathy can also help with: Hospice services, errands, companionship, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Kathy was a wonderful caregiver for my parents. She's warm, compassionate and very hard working."
Andrew S.
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: Transportation, dementia, light cleaning, respite care, errands, meal prep & 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
(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
"Very personable, big heart, caring, loving and reliable "
Christine D.
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: Dementia, errands, light cleaning, meal prep, personal care, transportation & 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.
3.7
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Wendy I'm 37 yrs old have 10yrs experience in the field I currently work overnights as a direct care give I love my line of work in would love to extend my services. I'm available from 9:30 a.m. til 10 p.m. . If you have any questions feel free to contact me , I'm CPR certified
Wendy can also help with: Hospice services, companionship, errands, light cleaning, dementia, home modification & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Wendy is terrific she was with us when my mom passed and she was amazing. She is smart beautiful personable, and flexible. She is one of the best cleaners she had my parents home so clean. I would hire her just to clean"
Care member
Karen A.
Port Jefferson Station, NY
$30-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello,
I am actively seeking a part-time position as a Senior Caregiver Provider. With over a decade of experience in elderly care, I've developed a profound passion for enhancing the lives of seniors. My commitment goes beyond basic care, as I take immense joy in engaging in activities, providing companionship, and addressing...
Karen can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, hospice services, errands, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I love working with the elderly. I am dependable, responsible, and honored to take care of the patients I meet and have a positive impact on their lives. I have up-to-date CNA and BLS certifications, and 8 years' experience working with patients and assisting them with eating, bathing, dressing, toileting, etc. I possess...
Samantha can also help with: Personal care, dementia
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Samantha is very caring and capable. She adapts to difficult situations well and is very dependable and communicative. She only worked with my dad for two weeks before he needed to go back into rehab, but she was wonderful with him."
Andrew S.
5.0
(1)
Hi there I'm an experience Home health aide
For the past 6 years. I am certified in Pca & Hha since 2017. I am also fimiliar with Cpap as I have worked for 4 years in the Cdpap department.
I have more avaliabilty Overnight's then Day time shift's.
I am a outstanding responsible and caring individual that loves giving more then...
Diana can also help with: Errands, meal prep, companionship, dementia, light cleaning, hospice services & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
(2)
I am a kind and compassionate caregiver. I am fun and up beat. I enjoy spending time with all people; talking, coloring, playing games, watching game shows, etc. I can do grocery shopping or laundry, whatever your needs, I would like to help! I also do light housekeeping, and meal preparation . If your looking for someone to...
Donna can also help with: Personal care, visiting physician, transportation, meal prep, light cleaning, errands & more
5.0
"Donna is great! She took such great care of my Mom. Will definitely hire her again. In a minute. That's how great she is."
Kathleen H.
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Recent caregiver reviews in Ronkonkoma, NY
Harmony D.
5.0
I recently had a medical procedure scheduled for the early morning, and I was fortunate enough to have Harmony as my home care aide for the day. From the moment she arrived, it was evident that Harmony was not only professional but also friendly.
Harmony arrived promptly, even earlier than...
- Matthew T.
Catherine S.
5.0
Catherine has been wonderful. She works with my dad daily and we couldn't be happier. Would recommend her highly.
- Michelle H.
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.
Thelma P.
5.0
Thelma was an excellent caregiver to my mother. She was very caring and compassionate. She went above and beyond to make my mother’s needs met. Thelma took care of mother for over two years until her passing. I would highly recommend her.
- Care member
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FAQs for finding caregivers in Ronkonkoma, NY
What caregiver services can I find near me in Ronkonkoma, NY?
Most private senior caregiver services in Ronkonkoma, 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 Ronkonkoma.
How much does it cost to hire a caregiver in Ronkonkoma, NY in 2024?
The average rate for hiring a caregiver in Ronkonkoma, NY on Care.com as of May, 2024 is $18.50 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 Ronkonkoma, NY?
There are currently 6 caregivers in Ronkonkoma, NY on Care.com. You can filter and sort caregivers by distance from Ronkonkoma, 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 Ronkonkoma before making a hiring decision.
Are private caregivers near me in Ronkonkoma, NY background checked?
Yes, caregivers near you in Ronkonkoma, 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 Ronkonkoma, NY caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.5 / 5
Caregivers in Ronkonkoma, NY are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 11 reviews of the 60 listed caregivers.