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Being the daughter of two parents over 76 years of age I have experience and patience. Years ago I took care of my husbands and aunt. Two lovely Irish gals. I am currently a nanny for a family in East Northport. I have been there for eight years and am only needed in the am due to the fact that they are all in school this year....
Kathleen can also help with: Personal care
My name is Lynda. I am married with two boys ages 25and 20 and I have lived in Wading River for 25 years. I was blessed to be a stay at home mom for many years. However due to the struggling economy a friend of mine convinced me to try house cleaning. With that I started working in senior communities. Within the first year I...
Lynda can also help with: Meal prep, mobility assistance, light cleaning, personal care, errands, companionship & more
Hello, I am a retired female that has experience being a companion for some of my family members and friends parents. I started out just helping out, driving , laundry and food to help out friends with their parents needs. I also take care of my own mother, and know the needs of a person that still wants to be independent , but...
Gail can also help with: Personal care, companionship, errands, dementia, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
(1)
I have years of experience assisting adults with limitations, elderly, as well as children. I have my own car, and am fine with pets.
I give individuals the kindness and respect they deserve. I have worked as DSP, cleared with EEDA & ACDS.
Currently I am available to care for clients in my home.
Jayne can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, companionship, dementia, personal care, meal prep & more
5.0
"Jayne is a wonderful aide to my mother. She is gentle, kind, and dependable. Treats my mom with respect and love. I would highly recommend her. "
Care member
4.1
(9)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I love to take care of people I'm a mom with four children so taking care of someone comes natural to me. I clean and change sheets. I take my patients bath or shower, and wash clothes and I also cook. I give out medication and do light exercises and walking. I also play games cards read books. If you are interested in meeting...
Miriam can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, live-in home care, light cleaning, companionship, errands & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Miriam cared for my mother during the summer of 2019. Miriam took care of my mother in a very caring way. She helped my mother get ready and dress for the day. She helped my mother do the things she had trouble doing. For herself for instance combing her hair....
James D.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been a Senior Care Provider for 7 years. I work mostly with Dementia patients but open to providing Companion Care to anyone in need. I am calm, easy going, compassionate, trustworthy and reliable.
I treat everyone I work with like family. I have outstanding references that will attest to that.
I can provide...
Mary can also help with: Respite care, dementia, companionship, hospice services, personal care
5.0
"Mary is a caring individual who became a cherished friend to my mother and our family. She always went above and beyond to provide whatever was needed and to ensure that my mother was well taken care of. She made my mother's life so much better by being a part of...
Keith C.
Jane M.
Rocky Point, NY
$17-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been providing senior care for many years.
I started with taking care of my parents. I drove them to the doctors and being their advocate. I helped them shop and prepared meals and clean the house for them. I have been providing care to others too doing the same services. I am reliable and dependable. Seniors need to be...
Jane can also help with: Meal prep, mobility assistance, errands, companionship, light cleaning, dementia & more
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Jane was great with my mother and my mother always looked forward to Jane coming to the house. She cooked meals, took my mother on walks and trips and helped with any health needs that were needed. Jane gave us great feedback on how my mother was doing and cooked...
Steve G.
5.0
(2)
I am retired professional from Stony Brook University. Have experience with Dementia/Alzheimer's/Hospice. Loving and patient. Mother had Dementia so have first hand knowledge from family perspective. Have 4 years of part-time employment with agency and 3 years privately employed. Lived with my precious sister last month of her...
Carol can also help with: Dementia, personal care, companionship, light cleaning
5.0
"Carol is a special person whom I had the privilege and the pleasure to have help me after an illness. She became a valued friend. She is certainly efficient in all her helpful ways , performed with a loving, caring spirit and is a joy to have in ones home! I highly...
Dottie C.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have graduated nursing school and a large population of my patients were elderly. I also worked in a hospital for about 3 years as a PCA. I'm extremely passionate about what I do because of my grandmother who had struggled with Parkinson's disease as well as dementia for a large portion of her life. I loved to take care of her...
Ryan can also help with: Respite care, companionship, live-in home care, personal care, dementia, mobility assistance & more
Skills:
CNA
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Very helpful, caring, and personable.
So happy we found him."
Nancy H.
4.8
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have worked as a Companion/ Senior care provider both on paying jobs as well as I have taken care of my own elderly parents. I believe that experience has helped me to relate to the needs of my clients. I have also worked for years as a professional driver and have received numerous safety awards. I have a comfortable, clean...
Susan can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, dementia, errands, respite care
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Susan J has been an outstanding caregiver for our parents. Our mom unfortunately suffers from dementia and Susan demonstrated incredible kindness, compassion and patience, even on our moms hardest days. She tried creative ways to engage our mother, like crafts,...
Kate D.
Clara R.
Middle Island, NY
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
Kind, caring, loyal, attentive caregiver with many years of experience. I am kind, energetic, engaging and loyal. I will tend to your loved ones as if they were my own. I've handled all aspects of care giving, including bathing, dressing, meal prep, travel to doctors appointments, errands, etc. References and certifications of...
Clara can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, dementia, companionship, hospice services, live-in home care & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Clara took wonderful care of my mom, she was punctual, reliable, and compassionate. When you meet her you can feel what a warm and giving person she is, it radiates from her. She is very willing to do whatever she can to help. The schedule/hours didn't work out for...
Melanie M.
Sabriena K.
Shoreham, NY
$25-35/hr • 4 yrs exp
3.4
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi I have been a Cna for pass three year I love my job caring for other people is such a wonderful feeling I enjoy caring for other such a groom them .
Blow dry there hair , polish there nail makeup. think what you see in the mirror reflect on your behavior.
I am kind and believe in karma what I give will come back to me .
I am...
Sabriena can also help with: Live-in home care, errands, companionship, home modification, light cleaning, dementia & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Sabriena has been caring for my Mom for the past year. She is a very caring, thoughtful & wonderful person. Sabriena took excellent care of my Mom from helping with her medication, making meals, helping her bath & dressing. She always came to the house with a big...
Nancy P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello, About myself, I have extensive experience in Senior care. I put my career on hold to care for my parents for eight years. My mom suffered from Alzheimer's disease and sadly succumbed to it five years ago. My dad and I were together until he moved to the Stonybrook Veterans Home four years ago. I was extremely blessed to...
Lisa can also help with: Light cleaning, mobility assistance, dementia, companionship, errands, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
4.5
(2)
I love working with Seniors because I really enjoy listening to their past experiences! I think they are very loving and I feel happy being able to help them with whatever they need and just listen to their former life and be there to be a companion for them. I love to have conversations with Seniors and make them feel like they...
Margaret can also help with: Companionship, errands, light cleaning, meal prep, personal care, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
4.0
"Margaret is a caring, devoted, trustworthy and dependable caregiver."
Julie N.
Corrina W.
Riverhead, NY
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Available For Companionship, Housekeeping, Cooking And Providing All Around Care, As Needed
3.7
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I am a Certified Nursing Assistant since 2001. I provide a safe environment for all patients, help with showers, ambulating, dressing, feeding, giving meds. and with everyday living or just as a companion. I take my time with all and have plenty of patience. I also have worked with Alzheimer's and Dementia patients, as well as...
Corrina can also help with: Companionship, hospice services, errands, home modification, dementia, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Punctual. attention to detail. warm, friendly personality. my mom loved her! We'll definitely use her again. Thank you, Corrina :)"
Deborah W.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I'm a 45-year-old CNA (certified nursing assistant) with over 20 yrs experience. I worked at an assisted care facility (nursing home) for 14 years and now I work private home care for the past several years. I have experience with all ages, especially the elderly. I can help with all daily activities, companionship,...
Nicole can also help with: Visiting nurse, personal care, dementia, home modification, respite care, hospice services & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Nicole helped us out with my mother for several weeks. She was absolutely wonderful! Always on time, stayed as long as she was needed. She took a situation that was extremely difficult for us and made it so much better! We were so lucky and thankful to have her...
Michael B.
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am currently available to be your family's private caregiver. I have been a caregiver my entire adult life and it is what I truly love to do. I can provide excellent references upon request. I am qualified to take care of seniors. I am very honest, reliable, trustworthy, caring, compassionate and loving. I am very dedicated...
Gina can also help with: Dementia, personal care, respite care, hospice services
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
I recently helped out with an 89-year-old woman and I enjoyed it so much that I would like a part-time position as a caregiver, companion. I prefer that generation and love hearing their stories. I live with and help out my very active 82-year-old mother. I can do light cooking and housework, drive to appointments and do...
Skills:
CPR
Tyshay K.
Riverhead, NY
$20-50/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as trustworthy, reliable, and caring.
I like caring for seniors because I know families gain peace of mind when they know there loved one is supported by caregivers who provide proper care and attention.
I started caring for seniors when I graduated Boces with my medical assistant and nursing...
Tyshay can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, errands, hospice services, companionship, light cleaning & more
Brittany V.
Ridge, NY
$20-25/hr
I have been a primary caregiver for my elderly grandma for the past 5 years. I have helped her with medication management, transportation and support to doctors visits, grocery shopping, and all sorts of fun experiences, as well as emotional and physical support in daily tasks. I am confident in my abilities to provide a client...
Brittany can also help with: Light cleaning, transportation, errands, respite care, meal prep
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Recent caregiver reviews in Wading River, NY
Jayne H.
5.0
Jayne is a wonderful aide to my mother. She is gentle, kind, and dependable. Treats my mom with respect and love. I would highly recommend her.
- Care member
Miriam P.
5.0
Miriam will go the extra mile to make sure her patients get the proper care they are in titled to.. My mother adored her because she is very patient and truly listen to my mother request. Miriam is a great worker. Miriam raised ,3 very polite and respectful children. And she will provide the...
- Lucile A.
Mary C.
5.0
Mary is a caring individual who became a cherished friend to my mother and our family. She always went above and beyond to provide whatever was needed and to ensure that my mother was well taken care of. She made my mother's life so much better by being a part of it. I would recommend Mary to anyone...
- Keith C.
Jane M.
5.0
Jane is like a friend you can trust.
- Ann P.
Carol D.
5.0
Carol took wonderful care of my mother over that past few years and we felt quite lucky to have her. I would strongly recommend her if you are in need of a kind, caring and compassionate aide for a relative who might need a caregiver. My family shares my gratitude and respect for Carol and the...
- Jim R.
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FAQs for finding caregivers in Wading River, NY
What caregiver services can I find near me in Wading River, NY?
Most private senior caregiver services in Wading River, 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 Wading River.
How much does it cost to hire a caregiver in Wading River, NY in 2024?
The average rate for hiring a caregiver in Wading River, NY on Care.com as of May, 2024 is $20.67 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 Wading River, NY?
There are currently 3 caregivers in Wading River, NY on Care.com. You can filter and sort caregivers by distance from Wading River, 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 Wading River before making a hiring decision.
Are private caregivers near me in Wading River, NY background checked?
Yes, caregivers near you in Wading River, 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.