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I am interested in being placed into a home where my skills and qualifications can be utilized effectively. I would love the opportunity to assist in home, child and or elder care and provide all the chores relevant to such care. I am trustworthy, reliable, hold a Master s Degree and am a former educator. I am able to work...
Diane can also help with: Personal care, dementia, live-in home care
Gisele A.
Port Chester, NY
$20-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Very Hardworking And Lovely Caregiver , Always Willing To Help And Give My Best .
5.0
(8)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as kind , lovely and devote
I like caring for seniors because I love caring for others .
I'm looking for a job that to provide for my family needs and give my best to the person that needs my care .
Gisele can also help with: Mobility assistance, companionship, meal prep, dementia, errands, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Gisele worked with our elderly mother and father for more than a year. She was very compassionate, caring and kind. Gisele assisted us in getting overnight support for our father when it was needed, before he passed away. As an added bonus, she is a great...
Debbi M.
Sue Ellen P.
Harrison, NY
$20-30/hr • 4 yrs exp
Caregiver, Compassionate , Trustworthy And Client Focused .Strong Desire To Work For Elderly.
5.0
(1)
I enjoy working with the clients of all ages and socioeconomic backgrounds and have a demonstrated ability to develop great relationship with them and their families. Moreover, I am trustworthy and responsible person who take great pleasure in all kinds of care giving tasks. Besides, I am dedicated to work hard and always accept...
Sue Ellen can also help with: Live-in home care, dementia, home modification, hospice services, respite care, personal care & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Sue Ellen is a remarkable Caregiver/Personal Assistant. She is always well- organized, detailed oriented and always gets the job done. I am truly blessed to have her in my life."
Renee K.
5.0
(6)
Hello! My name is Tamar (Tami) and I am from the country of Georgia, from which I have a MD degree. Prior to moving to the US, I practiced medicine for many years as a general practitioner. After coming to the US, I began working as a senior overnight caregiver and I cared for individuals with a variety of diseases including...
Tamar can also help with: Hospice services, live-in home care, companionship, light cleaning, dementia, errands & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Tami treated my Mom like her own mother, she was that caring. She was very knowledgeable about medical as well as personal care issues, so we had no problem putting our full trust in her in caring for Mom. She became part of the family and attended all family...
Care member
5.0
(3)
I can do whatever the patients need. I'm a hard worker and compassionate, I'm originally from the Philippines. I've been caregiver for more than 15 years. I'm very professional and loving person, I'm willing to help you as much as I can. I'm very respectful person.
Marife can also help with: Hospice services, companionship, home modification, light cleaning, dementia, errands & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Very responsible! Very caring. Reliable. So helpful and friendly. I highly endorse her."
Jeffrey K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Cinthia I am 22 years of age and I have been working in the medical field for over 5 years now. I have plenty of experience working with seniors. I was a caregiver/medtech at Paramount Senior Living Facility for 3 years. I have experience working with dementia and special needs patients. I hope I will be a good fit...
Cinthia can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, light cleaning, respite care, errands, hospice services & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Care didn't give me the option to review for childcare, but this is a nanny review! Cinthia was absolutely amazing! She helped care for my daughter from 4-7 months of age. Unfortunately we're moving out of the area otherwise we would keep Cinthia forever! Our baby...
Samantha G.
5.0
(2)
I am a compassionate and experienced caregiver with over 7 years of experience providing top-notch care to seniors. I have a deep understanding of the unique needs of seniors, and I am passionate about helping them maintain their independence and quality of life. I am skilled in providing personal care, managing medications, and...
Nino can also help with: Live-in home care, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep, companionship, errands & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Dear Nina,
Thank you for taking such good care of our mom – Magdalena G. M. Mom was so grateful for the special and loving attention and patience you gave her – even when she was not feeling well. You added more fun and laughter on her good days. Towards the...
Gabriela A.
Lissette R.
White Plains, NY
$28/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Geriatric Case Manager - NYS Department Of Health /Caregiver
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Serving older adults, seniors and elders. Assisted Living Experienced - Former Social Service Director and ADL provider. Shift and 24 - hour care. Professional Assessments, Case Management, Non- Medical In -Home Care. Expertise in Bathing Dressing, Personal Grooming and Hygiene, Transferring, Wheelchairs, Walk Along Assist,...
Lissette can also help with: Live-in home care, companionship, light cleaning, errands, meal prep, dementia & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"We hired Lissette over the summer when I went away and was in need of extra assistance for my mom who suffers from early onset Alzheimer's. Lisette is incredibly compassionate , caring, knowledgeable and quickly connected and became a dear friend to my mom. She...
Kristin D.
5.0
(2)
I am a licensed Certified Nursing Assistant with 15+ years of experience caring for seniors in their homes and in the hospital. I am a reliable, compassionate, patient, attentive, and warm person who loves to put a smile on the face of the person in my care. I have cared for clients with Alzheimer's, cancer, mental illness, and...
Marie can also help with: Hospice services, live-in home care, respite care, personal care, dementia
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Marie cared for my mother during the last year of her life. She was a blessing, meeting challenges with responsibility and good humor. Marie *always* treated my mother with dignity, respect, and love, and has become a much-loved part of our family. In addition to...
Craig S.
Sandra C.
Ossining, NY
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 15 years of experience in affordable home care solutions and 24 hour care services.
More specifically: companionship, recovery and physical therapy with special emphasis on Alzheimer's, Dementia, Parkinson's, MS, and hospice.
Additionally, I can help with transportation, personal care, meal preparation, and money...
Sandra can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, personal care, errands, light cleaning, live-in home care & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Sandra worked for us for over a dozen years. She was our third and final nanny and effectively raised my two children and became a second mother to them. When the kids got older, she worked on the side as a caregiver while the kids were in school, but was home to...
Jonathan B.
Petronella O.
White Plains, NY
$20-30/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Caregiver with two years experience of private duty. I'm calm, caring and able to provide both physical and emotional support. I have excellent written and verbal communication skills, can drive and CPR and firstaid certified.
Petronella can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, errands, live-in home care, transportation
5.0
"Petronella was prompt and extremely helpful. She watched our 60 pound lab puppy for 6 hours. She kept her entertained and asked me several very helpful questions. I would definitely hire her for help in the future. She is kind and patient. "
Kathy C.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
My experience as a caregiver about 9yrs my job is clean , shower, cook, doctor appointment shopping, companies,
Marie can also help with: Respite care, personal care, dementia
5.0
"Hi Marie, I'm trying to chat through the site but it's not letting me. If you see this, can you call me at 914-263-9297? Thank you."
Care member
5.0
(2)
I am a caring and compassionate, funny loving caregiver for the elderly. I have 10 plus years working with not only the elderly but dementia patients as well as anyone who is sick or afflicted. I love feeling needed and love accommodating those in need. My experience includes bathing, meal preparation monitoring administration...
Kathy can also help with: Meal prep, hospice services, light cleaning, dementia, errands, transportation & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Kathy is reliable and very personable. She is pleasant to be around and showed much interest and compassion when addressing issues regarding her patients "
Care member
Jennifer T.
Croton on Hudson, NY
$35-50/hr • 4 yrs exp
Holistic Companion, Advocate, Caregiver & Friend
5.0
(5)
As I took care of my own mom with dementia and mobility issues, I will take care of yours. I'm experienced, dependable, organized, intelligent, creative, punctual, compassionate, a good listener and kind. I can also guide you in setting up what you need to navigate this difficult loss of independence for your loved one &...
Jennifer can also help with: Mobility assistance, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep, errands, companionship & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"I highly recommend Jennifer. She's dependable, attentive and kind. It's comforting to know our mom is in such good hands with Jennifer as her companion."
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am an experienced (21 years) compassionate, licensed CNA seeking a full-time position as a caregiver to a senior family member. My years of training have exposed me to severe illnesses like Dementia, Alzheimer's, and many more. Along with the exposure to the delicate balance of working with family members while advocating for...
Yanique can also help with: Personal care, dementia, respite care, errands, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Yanique worked with my family for 5 years. She took care of my mom who has Osteoporosis. She was very caring, dependable and hardworking. Yanique ensured my mom was well fed, clean and entertained. She took my mom to all her doctor's appointments and all her...
Tina B.
Alice O.
White Plains, NY
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
Full Time Live-in Care Giver Available Monday Morning - Saturday Morning.
4.8
(6)
Experience:
- 9 years of caring for Alzheimer's/dementia/stroke/regular elders; (Bathing; dressing; grooming; cooking for; feeding; walking; helping with medication)
- creating a caring environment and developing trust and confidence with clients and family members;
- 6 months working exclusively with 23 Alzheimer clients...
Alice can also help with: Mobility assistance, personal care, hospice services, live-in home care, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
4.0
"I agreed to Alice's hourly fee because she had such great reviews from people in my church. However, I have determined that I can get the same level of care at lower rates. "
Leslie M.
5.0
(1)
Friendly. loving, profesional caregiver with 6 years experience. I speak English and Spanish. I have my own transportation. I am looking for a part-time job.
Ana can also help with: Companionship, errands, mobility assistance, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
5.0
"Ana is a lovely young woman who constantly impresses us. She is a smart, kind and talented caregiver who is both loving and exceeding professional. We can not recommend her highly enough."
Greg C.
Kelecia W.
Scarsdale, NY
$20-50/hr • 13 yrs exp
My Name Is Kelecia I Am A Licensed/ Certified CNA For 13 Years Now Working With And For Seniors.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Reliable, service-focused nursing professional with excellent patient-care.
I'd describe my personality as patient, persistent and motivated
I like caring for seniors because I have a soft heart for elderly. I sometimes put myself in their situation and think of the stuff that I would like for myself. And I can offer the...
Kelecia can also help with: Errands, mobility assistance, meal prep, companionship, dementia, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Kelecia is an outstanding caregiver. Anyone would be very happy if they were fortunate enough to hire her."
Kevin L.
Marika S.
Croton on Hudson, NY
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Caregiver, Companion, Personal Assistant With Nursing Background Available
5.0
(10)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I'm a Certified Nursing Assistant. I have been working as a caregiver, companion, and personal assistant for 15+ years, assisting elderly clients/patients in private home settings, with comprehensive care (daily activities, personal care-bathing and bathroom functions, feeding, grooming, taking medications , physical...
Marika can also help with: Personal care, dementia, hospice services, visiting physician, live-in home care
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Marika is a dream come true. We could hardly wait for her cheerful arrival every morning. Her relationship and support is not only for the patient, she is there for the whole family. She is fun to be around, but her medical background and experience is...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hi, I am Carol and I am 53 years old. I grew up in Riverside, Conn. and I graduated from GHS in 1980. I also went to NCC for 2 years and studied computers and medical office management. I am a mother of 3, 2 of my own kids who are adults and 1 stepson who is 13. I am a sports enthusiast. I love to shop, cook listen to music and...
Carol can also help with: Errands, transportation, light cleaning, meal prep, personal care
5.0
"Carol is very smart, reliable, honest and eager to learn about your loved one to provide the best care she can."
Joanne S.
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Recent caregiver reviews in Thornwood, NY
Gisele A.
5.0
Gisele worked with our elderly mother and father for more than a year. She was very compassionate, caring and kind. Gisele assisted us in getting overnight support for our father when it was needed, before he passed away. As an added bonus, she is a great housekeeper during down times. Our entire...
- Debbi M.
Sue Ellen P.
5.0
Sue Ellen is a remarkable Caregiver/Personal Assistant. She is always well- organized, detailed oriented and always gets the job done. I am truly blessed to have her in my life.
- Renee K.
Tamar K.
5.0
Tami treated my Mom like her own mother, she was that caring. She was very knowledgeable about medical as well as personal care issues, so we had no problem putting our full trust in her in caring for Mom. She became part of the family and attended all family events with Mom. She was kind,...
- Care member
Marife B.
5.0
We hired Faye when we needed help caring for our mom for 3 months after she had surgery.
Faye was very helpful & took great care of our mom.
She is enthusiastic and has a great sense of humor.
She is knowledgeable, punctual & responsive.
A real gem! I'd definitely recommend Faye.
We were...
- Marilyn G.
Cinthia S.
5.0
Care didn't give me the option to review for childcare, but this is a nanny review! Cinthia was absolutely amazing! She helped care for my daughter from 4-7 months of age. Unfortunately we're moving out of the area otherwise we would keep Cinthia forever! Our baby girl lights up when she arrives and...
- Samantha G.
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FAQs for finding caregivers in Thornwood, NY
What caregiver services can I find near me in Thornwood, NY?
Most private senior caregiver services in Thornwood, 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 Thornwood.
How much does it cost to hire a caregiver in Thornwood, NY in 2024?
The average rate for hiring a caregiver in Thornwood, NY on Care.com as of May, 2024 is $40.00 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 Thornwood, NY?
There are currently 1 caregivers in Thornwood, NY on Care.com. You can filter and sort caregivers by distance from Thornwood, 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 Thornwood before making a hiring decision.
Are private caregivers near me in Thornwood, NY background checked?
Yes, caregivers near you in Thornwood, 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.