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60 caregivers are listed in Wantagh, NY
The average rate is $19/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby caregivers is 10 years
Caregivers in Wantagh, NY
Karen V.
Wantagh, NY
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(11)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Karen, I am a certified caregiver I have 15+ years of experience. I am Reliable, Honest, Compassionate. With References. I have lots of patience with patients with Alzheimer's /Dementia. Also experience with oxygen tanks, and Diabetes. Certified CPR/ First Aid. If needed just willing to be a companion or what...
Karen can also help with: Dementia, mobility assistance, errands, personal care, meal prep, companionship & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
5.0
"Karen was my grandmothers caregiver for 3 years. She is trustworthy, compassionate, kind, caring, responsible and reliable. I highly recommend her. "
Care member
4.8
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I helped my elderly father for eight years, shopping for him, taking him to various doctor's appointments and other places he needed to be driven to and also assisted him when he was walking as he was unable to do so on his own. I also helped my husband for many years while he was sick with cancer. I took him to numerous...
Rhonda can also help with: Visiting physician, dementia, personal care
5.0
"Rhonda has been a blessing to me. She is currently working for me 3 days a week for 3 hours a day. My husband passed away this past September & we lost our only child at age 40 in 2006. I was in a state of critical trauma & then suffered grief. I had no energy...
Kathy W.
Caregiver for my mom with Dementia for 12 years. Loving, compassionate, will care for your loved one the way I would want my mom cared for. Also dog walker over 15 years. Walk dogs or pet sit at your home
Lynette can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep, companionship
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Lynette took wonderful care of my mom during a challenging time. She is very punctual and dependable. She also engages in conversation and has a lot of patience. She is very caring and devoted and I'm grateful to have had her work with my mom."
Cheryl W.
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: Dementia, personal care, hospice services, respite care
5.0
"Dorothy is reliable, dependable and very genuine. She was so helpful to our family in finding someone to help out my mom as she already had two nice ladies she worked with but was very unselfish in helping connect us with someone who was available full time. A...
Olivia R.
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: Dementia, meal prep, light cleaning, live-in home care, errands, companionship & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
Medical Equipment Experience
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
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
An empathic and compassionate caregiver with excellent problem solving and communication ability both written and verbal. A flexible team player able to meet the changing demand of any work environment. Bilingual fluent in English and Spanish
Glenda can also help with: Live-in home care, light cleaning, errands, companionship, meal prep, hospice services & more
5.0
"Glenda is a very kind, thoughtful, and attentive caretaker to my 92 year old father. Glenda motivates my father to work on jigsaw puzzles, making sure that he has eaten his food, and attends senior activities. My father says he looks forward to her visits. We are...
Lil R.
Maria I.
Levittown, NY
$15-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
Personal -Warm Caregiver Looking For Full-Time - Available Night's And Weekend's
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have worked in the Health system for 20 years taking care of Adults. I was drawing blood and attending to their needs. I feel that the family working with you should feel secure and confident that the person you hire is warm, competent and understand the needs of a love one. I love helping people and be there all the time.
5.0
"Maria cared for my mother for more than 4 years. My mother just recently passed away but because of caregivers like Maria she lived her life with dignity. My mother was completely dependent on others. Maria cooked for her, fed her, bathed her, dressed her, used...
Michele M.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have over 7 years of experience in caregiving. I can help with Home Care and Personal Care. I have worked in Nursing Homes as well as Private Home Care. I have experience working with Alzheimer/Dementia, MS, and paraplegic patients, hospice. I am a certified Medical Assistant, CNA, HHA, Phlebotomist, and EKG Technician. I am a...
Sibrina can also help with: Live-in home care, hospice services, errands, dementia, light cleaning, companionship & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Sibrina has been absolutely amazing in caring for my dad. She is professional, responsible, honest and caring. I would absolutely recommend her for any position. She felt like she was part of our family from the very beginning and she cares for my dad with the sane...
Care member
5.0
(3)
As a caregiver, I pride myself on being dedicated, compassionate, and hardworking. I have been providing home care for the past four years.
My ability to learn new skills and adapt to any situation play a critical role in providing the specific type of care expected by my clients.
In the past, I have assisted clients with...
Angeleena can also help with: Light cleaning, personal care, meal prep, dementia, errands
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Angeleena is polite, considerate, generous, affectionate, patient and understanding. My great grandma is comfortable with her and that makes us happy. She's the best."
Sue C.
4.0
(1)
I am honest, very compassionate and a caring, kindhearted certified home health aide and CPR first aide trained with 8 years experience working in the home of clients doing laundry, with personal hygiene: bathing, groomed and changed their disposable underwear,
meal preparation according to different diet plans, giving...
Marshalee can also help with: Live-in home care, personal care, respite care, home modification, hospice services, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
4.0
"Marsha interviewed with me this evening and she was AMAZING with amazing references."
Cassandra P.
Diann S.
East Meadow, NY
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hi everyone. I have been a caregiver for 18 years and counting . I do have my (CNA) certified nursing assistant license. I do have experience in dementia. Along with other illnesses. I've worked in nursing homes hospital and private homes settings. I really enjoy what I do, making a difference in your family and love ones life....
Diann can also help with: Meal prep, live-in home care, hospice services, dementia, light cleaning
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Diann is very knowledgeable about the care she give her patients on top of that she is dependable,honest, kind,caring,patient and understanding with the care she gives love her work ethics. "
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Reliable and compassionate . Certified Nursing Assistant and HHA with 10 +years of experience working with seniors with dementia, wheelchair, transfer , oxygen machine , hoyer lift etc. overnights, weekends and back up.
Stella can also help with: Respite care, live-in home care, dementia, personal care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Ruth is an excellent and very compassionate caregiver. She is punctual, polite and caring. We are very grateful to have her with our family."
Elizabeth P.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I come highly recommended. I am a certified in medical field for over 10 years, also and certified CPR. I have my certificate for physical therapy
I a caring dependable female. if you need I have a back round check I have one thru Winthrop. I am experience with Alzheimer and dementia patients. male or female. I can clean , cook....
Nancy can also help with: Dementia, personal care, hospice services
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"She worked for us for 8 months.
My mom has Alzheimer's, and having Nancy care for her, i had piece of mind, so I could concentrate on my job.
She's professional, compassionate and I would highly recommend her.
"
Kelly A.
Cali O.
Babylon, NY
$35/hr • 10 yrs exp
PT Or FT Caregiver/Home Health Care/Companion Care Available/Nursing
3.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Cali. I am a practical nurse and have been in the medical field for 20 years. I have experience with hospice, dementia, Alzheimer's, quadriplegia, cancer and chemotherapy, and seniors needing assistance with daily activities of living. I love working with seniors and find it highly rewarding. I also have...
Cali can also help with: Dementia, errands, light cleaning, hospice services, companionship, live-in home care & more
Skills:
CNA
Licensed Nurse
5.0
"Cali was a God-send at a very difficult time for our family. Her willingness to meet our schedule was much appreciated and the caring, respectful way she interacted with Mom and the professionalism she demonstrated made a tough situation a little easier to handle....
Melodie L.
Rosaria C.
Oceanside, NY
$25-32/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a fun loving caring woman who truly understands how compassion and love are essential key points in a life of a person with a disability or dementia. My personal experience as a mom of a child with a disability and a recreational assistant in a nursing home has allowed me to connect with the people I work with in a very...
Rosaria can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, mobility assistance, companionship, meal prep, errands & more
5.0
"Rosaria is currently helping with my parents. My mom has dementia and needs personal care, grooming and assistance with daily activities. Rosaria is caring and patient."
Elizabeth M.
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: Home modification, hospice services, dementia, live-in home care, personal care, respite care & more
Skills:
Wound Care
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
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)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
For 12 years I helped with the personal care of a paraplegic; bathing, dressing, appointments, errands, meals and medication. At present I am working part-time with adults with disabilities. I enjoy working to uplift people and to give them a reason to be here.
Faith can also help with: Hospice services, respite care, dementia, personal care, errands, transportation & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Faith cared for my father who had recently been diagnosed with ALS. He progressed very quickly. She also is helping us care for my mother-in-law who is bedridden and has dementia. She has been an absolute gift to my family. She always shows up and is punctual and...
Gail B.
5.0
(2)
Professional caregiver with High experience, working for 25 years with elderly, certificate HHA/PCA. I am honest, punctual, love people.
5.0
"Alla is the most competent person — caring, intelligent, and anticipates what is needed without having to be asked. She drives, prepares food, tended to our mom with patience and love, and is just all around such an incredibly hard worker. "
Care member
Sherrieann C.
West Babylon, NY
$22/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
I have been a caregiver for 20 years in various settings including skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, and in their own homes. I have experience managing the many different facets of senior care including dressing, bathing, medication management . I enjoy caring for individual's physical, emotional, and...
Sherrieann can also help with: Companionship, dementia, personal care, meal prep, mobility assistance
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
CNA
5.0
"My mom fractured her hip and needed someone at nights to prevent her from falling again. My told me Sherrie-Ann is very reliable, compassionate and always punctual. If ever my mom needs a companion again I will not hesitate to rehire Sherrie Ann."
Shaun B.
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, errands, light cleaning, dementia, home modification, hospice services & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Medical Equipment Experience
CNA
5.0
"Drita is the most compassionate individual. She puts her heart and soul into everything she does and cares for. She goes above and beyond her expectations. I would hire Drita over and over again. Better yet, I would never let her go!! She is a 5+! Beautiful person....
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Recent caregiver reviews in Wantagh, NY
Karen V.
5.0
Caring, Reliable, dedicated, trustworthy- all around great person
- Care member
Rhonda R.
5.0
Rhonda has been a blessing to me. She is currently working for me 3 days a week for 3 hours a day. My husband passed away this past September & we lost our only child at age 40 in 2006. I was in a state of critical trauma & then suffered grief. I had no energy to do anything. I hired Rhonda two...
- Kathy W.
Lynette F.
5.0
Lynette took wonderful care of my mom during a challenging time. She is very punctual and dependable. She also engages in conversation and has a lot of patience. She is very caring and devoted and I'm grateful to have had her work with my mom.
- Cheryl W.
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.
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.
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FAQs for finding caregivers in Wantagh, NY
What caregiver services can I find near me in Wantagh, NY?
Most private senior caregiver services in Wantagh, 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 Wantagh.
How much does it cost to hire a caregiver in Wantagh, NY in 2024?
The average rate for hiring a caregiver in Wantagh, NY on Care.com as of May, 2024 is $19.33 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 Wantagh, NY?
There are currently 3 caregivers in Wantagh, NY on Care.com. You can filter and sort caregivers by distance from Wantagh, 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 Wantagh before making a hiring decision.
Are private caregivers near me in Wantagh, NY background checked?
Yes, caregivers near you in Wantagh, 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 Wantagh, NY caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.5 / 5
Caregivers in Wantagh, NY are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 16 reviews of the 60 listed caregivers.