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60 caregivers are listed in West Hempstead, NY
The average rate is $32/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby caregivers is 6 years
Caregivers in West Hempstead, NY
5.0
(1)
Hello My name is Cassandra, I have been working in this field for the past 15years. I love and enjoy what I do. Just being able to help others overcome obstacles and difficult task in their life. I have experience working with seniors that have dementia , Parkinson's, back surgery, Hip replacement, knee replacement, bed bond,...
Cassandra can also help with: Hospice services, meal prep, dementia, light cleaning, companionship, errands & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Tia is the best! She is currently taking incredible care of my 66 year old dad, who has early onset Alzheimer's. She is patient, caring, warmhearted, personable, and professional. She quickly adapts to whatever the situation calls for and knows how to calm my dad...
Jesse M.
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, hospice services, live-in home care, errands, companionship & 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.
Time management, attention to detail, communication, safe patient handling , clean driving record, food handlers permit, compassion, active listener, punctual
Samilla can also help with: Transportation, light cleaning, meal prep, errands, companionship
Skills:
CPR
Iryna U.
West Hempstead, NY
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Iryna.
I have 18 years of Registered Nurse experience in Ukraine. 15 years of senior care experience and clean driver license in NY. I am certified NY state personal care aid (PCA). I have certificate of master in Swedish body work ( massage ) in NY.
I have a lot of skills and patience with people who have...
Iryna can also help with: Live-in home care, visiting physician, home modification, personal care, dementia
Stacy S.
West Hempstead, NY
$30-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
I am a mature, caring, compassionate, knowledgeable former NYS EMT, with years of experience in Geriatric Care (including dementia), Cardiology, Pharmacology, Internal Medicine, Nuclear Medicine, with a "whole person" approach to care. I manage medical conditions, administer meds, transport & attend doctors' appt's, act as...
Stacy can also help with: Personal care, meal prep, light cleaning, errands
Skills:
CPR
Hey!!!!! My name is Renee and I'm a very honest, compassionate, kindhearted and patient certified home health aide with CPR & FIRST AIDE TRAINING with 6 years experience working in the home of clients doing laundry, with personal hygiene: bathing, groomed and changed their disposable underwear, meal preparation according to...
Renee can also help with: Companionship, personal care, light cleaning, meal prep, live-in home care
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
(6)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I have experience as a medical assistant and HHA care taker jobs. I love working with the elderly encouraging mobility when possible , PT exercises as indicated , conversation , managing meds, activities etc . I have experience working with patients with many different health issues. I'm compassionate, kind, empathetic,...
Blanca can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, meal prep, companionship, hospice services, errands & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Blanca is absolutely wonderful! She has been a blessing for my family. My mother is 87 and has been resistant to hiring a caregiver for years. Blanca has shown her through her warmth and capability that she truly is a caring individual. Blanca drives my mother to...
Jeanne 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: Live-in home care, meal prep, companionship, errands, light cleaning, dementia & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CNA
CPR
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.
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, hospice services, dementia, personal 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.
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, live-in home care, dementia, light cleaning, personal care, meal prep & more
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Daseie. I have been certified as a HHA since 07/22/09. my experience for caring with seniors are the following skills. an understanding of different clients needs, an understanding of how to manage the day to day responsibilities of home, an understanding of the importance of home safety, confidence in their ability...
Daseie can also help with: Meal prep, mobility assistance, light cleaning, errands, personal care, companionship & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Most of my experience working with the elderly has been volunteering. However, I do have an expansive background caring for children and animals. I know that the same qualities are needed to care for seniors. I'm very patient, supportive, and have the willingness and tenacity to do what it takes. I take pride in providing the...
Sarah can also help with: Personal care, visiting physician
5.0
"She is the best. Very nice, totally reliable, on time. I would hope to hire her again."
Lee W.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am a Certified Nursing Assistant compassionate reliable I love care for others. with over 16 years of experience in adult day care, nursing home settings, Hospital and private home care. Patient-focused and empathetic caregiver with extensive knowledge of geriatric needs.
I am Positive and Optimistic and just love caring for...
Rondha can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, companionship, dementia, hospice services, home modification & more
Skills:
CNA
Wound Care
CPR
5.0
"Rondha was the caregiver for my father with Alzheimer's for the week of Thanksgiving. She communicated well up front, was punctual and very compassionate. She did great with my dad, helped with some household cleaning and even took him out shopping. I would...
Jennifer O.
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: Dementia, home modification, respite care, hospice services, personal care, live-in home care & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
CPR
5.0
"Elieen is a very caring funny person who takes great pleasure in her job taking care of my mother. She is very kind, caring , loving , sweet person and does a great job helping to take care of my elderly mother. My family and I are glad to know and become...
Alexandra T.
Lindsay T.
Bayside, NY
$15-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
I'm Lindsay a mother of two growing children age 30 and 24 years old both graduate college I been working as a caregiver for more than 20 years . I'm a very caring and patient honest person and responsible . Also I'm a very organized clean neat person also a very good cook.
Lindsay can also help with: Live-in home care, companionship, errands, dementia, light cleaning, hospice services & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Lindsay is kind, comforting, responsible, brings joy to any room she walks into, and if it matters to you an incredible chef. I hired Lindsay a handful of years ago. She took incredible care of my family member, was always on top of their condition, was a team...
Care member
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: Hospice services, meal prep, dementia, live-in home care, light cleaning
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"I employed her for 5 years after going through many people. She treats people with excellent care and compassion "
Care member
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: Hospice services, light cleaning, personal care, meal prep, dementia, errands & more
Skills:
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
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
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: Errands, light cleaning, meal prep, mobility assistance, companionship, dementia & 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.
Rochelle P.
Oakland Gardens, NY
$30-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Full-Time Compassionate Caregiver/Companion Available
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have 20 years of Caregiver experience. I help in administrating medication, healthy meals, doctor appointments, games, shopping, movies, restaurants.. Total Companionship. (I am not an aid) I like to make sure they have a beautiful and fun day with lots of laughs. I am also covid vaccinated. Flexible with days and times.
5.0
"Ricky has made a huge difference in my moms life- offering her companionship - taking her out- it has greatly improved our moms mental and physical health. We are so thankful we chose Ricky. She is simply the best!"
Dawn C.
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, personal care, meal prep, errands, companionship, mobility assistance & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
5.0
"Caring, Reliable, dedicated, trustworthy- all around great person "
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Recent caregiver reviews in West Hempstead, NY
Cassandra S.
5.0
Tia is the best! She is currently taking incredible care of my 66 year old dad, who has early onset Alzheimer's. She is patient, caring, warmhearted, personable, and professional. She quickly adapts to whatever the situation calls for and knows how to calm my dad down when he's anxious, entertain...
- Jesse M.
Glenda B.
5.0
Glenda has been very helpful in taking care of my aging father. I highly recommend her.
- Brittany C.
Blanca H.
5.0
Blanca served as a certified Home Health Aide for our mid-80s mother for a period of approximately one year. Blanca was punctual, highly professional and well-trained to execute the responsibilities of a caregiver. She proved capable and enthusiastic of undertaking all required tasks and was a good...
- Greg E.
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.
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.
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FAQs for finding caregivers in West Hempstead, NY
What caregiver services can I find near me in West Hempstead, NY?
Most private senior caregiver services in West Hempstead, 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 West Hempstead.
How much does it cost to hire a caregiver in West Hempstead, NY in 2024?
The average rate for hiring a caregiver in West Hempstead, NY on Care.com as of May, 2024 is $32.00 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 West Hempstead, NY?
There are currently 7 caregivers in West Hempstead, NY on Care.com. You can filter and sort caregivers by distance from West Hempstead, 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 West Hempstead before making a hiring decision.
Are private caregivers near me in West Hempstead, NY background checked?
Yes, caregivers near you in West Hempstead, 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 West Hempstead, NY caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Caregivers in West Hempstead, NY are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews of the 60 listed caregivers.