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60 caregivers are listed in Valley Stream, NY
The average rate is $21/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby caregivers is 6 years
Caregivers in Valley Stream, NY
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: Personal care, dementia, live-in home care, home modification, respite care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
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.
I had the pleasure of taking care of a patient with a debilitating illness at home. Aided with daily routine, dressing, meals, hygiene, transfers, medication, transportation. Encouraging positivity, happiness, and fun in to their daily routine.
Casey can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, meal prep, personal care, companionship
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
Sophia M.
Valley Stream, NY
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Throughout my 25 years of experience in providing exceptional care to individuals in the comfort of their own homes. With a deep passion for helping others, I have became an invaluable asset in the field of home healthcare. I have worked with patients of all ages, backgrounds, and medical conditions. My experience ranges from...
Sophia can also help with: Meal prep, live-in home care, errands, dementia, personal care, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
I haven't done much with seniors but I am a patient, kind and loving person. I would enjoy keeping a senior company and helping with everyday skills.
Deborah can also help with: Errands
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: Live-in home care, dementia, meal prep, errands, light cleaning, companionship & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Elka is a caring and quality person. Very professional and considerate. She has taken good care of several people in the family and has great experience with dementia/ Alzheimer's. She cared for my grandmother that has Alzheimer's and has and always will be...
Shamika P.
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: Light cleaning, errands, companionship, hospice services, meal prep, dementia & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
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
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: Respite care, personal care, dementia, hospice services
5.0
"Dorothy is a wonderful, compassionate, patient caregiver! She has been helping with my mom who has macular degeneration and needs some assistance. Dorothy has a great demeanor and does whatever my mom needs while she is there from preparing a meal to doing the...
Claudia B.
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: Personal care, errands, hospice services, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
CNA
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
4.7
(6)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Experience as a Home Care Caregiver 15years plus.
Provided non- medical home care services to elderly/disabled patients. Focus on personal care, Companionship, Homemaking & Transportation.
I've have provided care for Elderly, with Dementia, Parkinson's Alzheimer's, Multiple Sclerosis, Cancer & Old Age.
I have the Ability to...
Kathy can also help with: Personal care, dementia, live-in home care
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
3.0
"Kathy was pleasant and on time. She took directions well for the most part. However, I don't deem her to be a safe worker. I notified her of my mom being prone to falls and on two occasions my mother was in an uncomfortable sliding position where she could have...
Carma A.
5.0
(1)
Hello! I am a certified caregiver who is very dedicated and passionate about caring for and improving the quality of life of the elderly. I've worked in the Caregiving/ Healthcare Industry for 10 years, starting my career as a director in an Assisted Living Care facility where I delivered daily living assistance to 180+ resident...
Micci can also help with: Mobility assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia, companionship, errands & more
5.0
"Micci is friendly, kind and personable....my father at age 89 looked so forward to her visits! She engaged with him by doing the many activities she found he loved to do such as, playing cards, talking, listening and singing along to music, looking at photographs...
Eddie F.
Fabian B.
Bayside, NY
$35/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(8)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have nine years experience working as a caregiver, I enjoy helping taking care of the elderly, I am very down to earth, get along with everyone.
I have Experience working with medical equipment's.
My aim is go back to school to accomplish my nursing degree.
Fabian can also help with: Personal care, home modification, hospice services, dementia, respite care, live-in home care & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Fabian helped my grandfather when he needed it the most. IF you are lucky enough to be able to fit into his schedule, book him immediately."
Robert H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have such a great personality, honest, patient, caring and reliable. I'm a certified HHS and CNA nurse. Years of experience in senior care and great references.....
Senior caregiver
Sheronia can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, errands, companionship, transportation, mobility assistance & more
5.0
"Sheronia is a wonderful caregiver for my father. She's extremely punctual, makes sure that he is always showered, dressed, and attends to all of his needs. She also straightens up the house when my father is resting. Most importantly, Sheronia is incredibly kind...
Allison L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Skills: I'm an experienced caregiver and health aid, able to provide services as: Giving medicine, feeding, bathing, dressing and exercising of disable person.
I worked for a person after a stroke and I used equipment like mechanical lifts and tube feeding.
I am willing to work during night or day.
I have a car and pretty good...
Alina can also help with: Errands, personal care, live-in home care, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia & more
Glenn O.
Long Beach, NY
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Available For Companionship, light House Keeping...full Time Or Part Time
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a certified caregiver and have 20 years of experience. I have worked for different cases including with dementia/alzheimer disease. My duties include meal preparation, light housekeeping, grooming, transforting to/from appointments, administer medication and run errands.
I am very passionate about caring an elderly...
Glenn can also help with: Personal care, live-in home care, dementia
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Glenn worked with my father-in-law with dignity, compassion and professionalism. He went above and beyond. He helped wash, feed, dress and transfer my father in law from bed to chair. He got him ready for the day and gave him breakfast. He encouraged his...
Robert R.
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.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I have experience in this field I been a caregiver my whole life with a sister who is physically disabled and mentally and I also took care of my farther who had lung cancer and lost his fight 3 yrs ago and after losing my dad I moved my family to Florida and went to a online program and I worked at a assistant living homes...
Nicole can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, companionship, mobility assistance, meal prep, errands & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Nicole is a very hard working, honest, caring and helpful person. She did her tasks without complaint, and took good care of the patient while bringing them to Dr. appointments, PT, and trips to senior clubs. She also did food shopping, washing/folding...
Lois S.
Thembeka M.
Jamaica, NY
$18-19/hr
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I love seniors and children because they're are so special and fun to be around them. I believe I have a gift cos I'm very nurturing and patient..
My previous family was very sweet I was a live in caregiver we had so much fun time and bonding I still miss her so much cos she was like my own grandma, that how I treat them like...
Thembeka can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, errands, meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"Thembeka currently cares for my mom - she is dependable, kind, and caring; All around great person!"
Joanne G.
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: Companionship, dementia, hospice services, live-in home care, errands, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Great with the elderly. Thoughtful sincere and thorough. Good conversationalist and strong personal spirit. Also very reliable!"
Phil S.
4.9
(43)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I am a professional, compassionate reliable in-home caregiver. I have 15 years experience with passion in health care field. Excellent communication. I am skilled in medication management, daily meal preparation, exercises, errands, medical appts, light housekeeping, total care/hygiene. I do my best to assure the client is safe...
Drita can also help with: Companionship, hospice services, home modification, errands, light cleaning, dementia & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
Wound Care
5.0
"We hired Drita for my late father. She was incredibly caring and showed an amazing amount of patience. When he ended up at the hospital, Drita stayed with him under difficult circumstances especially when we couldn't get there. I can't compliment and recommend her...
Michael F.
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, hospice services, home modification, live-in home care, dementia, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
CPR
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. "
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Recent caregiver reviews in Valley Stream, NY
Lucretia E.
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.
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.
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.
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 Valley Stream, NY
What caregiver services can I find near me in Valley Stream, NY?
Most private senior caregiver services in Valley Stream, 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 Valley Stream.
How much does it cost to hire a caregiver in Valley Stream, NY in 2024?
The average rate for hiring a caregiver in Valley Stream, NY on Care.com as of May, 2024 is $21.25 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 Valley Stream, NY?
There are currently 4 caregivers in Valley Stream, NY on Care.com. You can filter and sort caregivers by distance from Valley Stream, 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 Valley Stream before making a hiring decision.
Are private caregivers near me in Valley Stream, NY background checked?
Yes, caregivers near you in Valley Stream, 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.