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Lisa L.


Lawrence, NY

$15-30/hr

Looking For Full Time Senior Care Giver

I volunteered my time in a nursing home, and spent a lot of my time being a companion to an elderly lady. I have a soft spot for elderly people.
Lisa can also help with: Personal care
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Carmen L.


Woodhaven, NY

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I have more than 15 yrs. experience. Have worked with Alzheimer/Dementia pts. Services I provide feeding meal prep., companionship, staying active. Personal Hygiene care.
Carmen can also help with: Dementia, personal care, live-in home care, meal prep, hospice services, companionship & more
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"We LOVE Carmen, who we hired through a care.com ad in late 2019. She has a bright and straight-forward personality. She is always dependable, eager, and can-do, roll-up-your sleeves and get it done at all times. She is attentive, cleans well, knows how to deal with...

Jessica S.

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Josie M.


Valley Stream, NY

$23-27/hr10 yrs exp

Provide Care

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I Provide patients and families with emotional support and instruction in areas such as caring for the elderly, preparing healthy meals, and living independently. Provide patients with help moving in and out of beds, baths, companionship, wheelchairs or automobiles, and with dressing and grooming. A Professional license in CHHA...
Josie can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, live-in home care, dementia, companionship, hospice services & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

5.0
"Josie kept in constant communication with me. Being thousands of miles away, it was super helpful to have her eyes and ears to help me understand the full need. She has a sweet, calming nature and is great to work with. I’d definitely rehire if the need arrises. "

Care member

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Noreena S.


Woodhaven, NY

$20-50/hr1 yrs exp

I am a certified home health aide with a Bachelor's degree in Nursing. I'd describe my personality as kind, empathetic, assertive I'm looking for a job that I can be a companion to an elderly client. I enjoy assisting with their day to day needs such as feeding, giving out medications, bathing, and light housekeeping.
Noreena can also help with: Errands, meal prep, companionship, personal care, light cleaning
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Surajdai H.


Ozone Park, NY

$22/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have over 15 years experience caring for seniors in medical facilities and private homes. I am a Licensed Practical Nurse and I've worked as a companion/HHA, Certified Nurses Aide, and a CPR instructor. I've cared for clients with Alzheimer's/Dementia, stroke, microcephaly, quadriplegia, and also palliative/Hospice. I can...
Surajdai can also help with: Live-in home care, dementia, errands, hospice services, companionship, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Licensed Nurse

5.0
"Surajdai has been working with my developmentally disabled daughter for a few weeks now and we could not be happier with our decision to hire her. She is respectful, capable, caring, warm, punctual and reliable. She has a gift for paying attention to both the...

Ziek P.

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Danielle I.


Elmont, NY

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver/House Manager

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a very compassionate, caring, reliable and trustworthy person. The uniqueness about myself is I have friends of ALL AGES and very easy to get along with!! I realized for myself after caring for individuals and families, it takes a certain kind of personality and patience to do this work. I first got into this field by...
Danielle can also help with: Errands, live-in home care, dementia, companionship, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"We have worked and are still working with Danielle going on 2+ years. She has become part of our family. She is able to handle shopping, errand running, appointments, and daily care for my parents, home and pets! She is skilled in assisted movements, and offers...

Kristen D.

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Lisa R.


Franklin Square, NY

$15-30/hr6 yrs exp

Full Time - Part Time Certified Home Health Aid Available

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have been a care giver for well over 10 years. My experience first began with a family member who became ill with Parkinson's-Dementia therefore, the reason I became a Certified Home Health Aid. I can very much relate and empathize with the families deciding to allow someone, no less a stranger, to come into their home and...
Lisa can also help with: Live-in home care, hospice services, dementia, personal care
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Lisa is A M A Z I N G!!!! She is a gem and any one who hires her will be blessed tremendously! She will go above and beyond your expectations. She is very knowledgeable and will provide you with tips and strategies to cope, get through your day to day task with...

Kerry R.

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Monet W.


Freeport, NY

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time Or Live-In CNA Available For Companionship, Meal Prep, Housekeeping, Medication Reminders.

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Compassionate, intuitive and self-directed CNA with over 10 years of experience devoted to providing superior in-home care to seniors, mentally ill, and persons with disabilities or any health limitation. I've had the opportunity to work in several settings including medical-surgical, critical care, emergency, behavioral health,...
Monet can also help with: Live-in home care, respite care, personal care, dementia, hospice services
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"She's cheerful, friendly, and energetic. Takes initiative. Totally dependable."

Richard C.

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Joan W.


Garden City, NY

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced And Caring Senior Companion

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

After taking care of many aging aunts and uncles over the years, I turned my appreciation for seniors into my career and passion. I am a caring and dependable woman available for eldercare and companionship. I have 20 years of experience with elders, including dementia, amputees, stroke patients, and Alzheimer's patients. I am...
5.0
"What a lovely woman. Joan's visits were the highlight of my mother's day. My mother enjoyed her sense of humor, her stimulating conversation, and her calming presence. (so did I!) She is an absolute delight and I am happy to have her in our lives. My mom went...

Marlowe S.

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Glenn O.


Long Beach, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Available For Companionship, light House Keeping...full Time Or Part Time

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.

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Pamela P.


Hollis, NY

$30/hr7 yrs exp

Looking To Companion Elderly. Very Reliable & Love Elderly People. I Also Drive. Have My Own Car.

I was born in Guyana but raised in NY. I am an American citizen. I have my own my car. I'm very reliable, hard working also fun to be around. my job is to care and be there for yr love ones . I love long conversations, walks, music , old movies , games , trivia and so much more. I really do enjoy my job and have great...
Pamela can also help with: Hospice services, meal prep, errands, dementia, companionship, live-in home care & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Pamela is organized, patient, kind, on time and a great cook. She's able to help a patient feel relaxed and safe and cherished. "

Care member

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Karin L.


Long Beach, NY

$20/hr3 yrs exp

Giving Back To The Ones That Made Us Who We Are.

When I was a young girl one of my first jobs was taking care of my 91-year-old grandmother along with some elderly ladies from my church. At 53 I have lost both of my parents. After loosing my mother in 2012 my focus was watching over my elderly father. As time passed, he developed dementia which was heartbreaking. I lost him in...
Karin can also help with: Mobility assistance, dementia, personal care, companionship
5.0
"Kindest caring woman living in my building"

Marie P.

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Micci C.


Long Beach, NY

$27-34/hr10 yrs exp

Caring Companion Caregiver

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: Dementia, companionship, mobility assistance, errands, light cleaning, meal prep & 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.

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Maria R.


New Hyde Park, NY

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Available For Companionship,housekeeping,drive To And From Appointments,meal Preparation Etc.

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

I am a 51-year-old woman, I am mature, compassionate, and very responsible. I have over eight years of experience in caring for the elderly, Some of the daily tasks I have executed have been preparation of medications, preparing meals, managing appointments, paying bills, driving to and from appointments. Assisting in daily...
Maria can also help with: Personal care
5.0
"Maria even while interviewing was very patient and compassionate. She has been so kind and understanding with my mother. She has done amazing to keep my mother happy and bringing her a better quality of life. Maria loves what she does and loves people and treats my...

James W.

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Stephanie S.


South Ozone Park, NY

$23/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time Caregiver, Companion And Home Attendant

Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood

I am a certified HHA and I have been practicing for over 18 years. I have extensive experience in dealing with Alzheimer's, dementia, Parkinson's, feeding tube, catheters and hospice patients. I am medically knowledgeable, can administer medications and deal with emergencies. I have worked with patients in rehab and private...
Stephanie can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, companionship, errands, light cleaning, live-in home care & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Stephanie is very caring compassionate dependable. Overall she is very dedicated to whomever she is taking care of ,she is awesome . I would highly recommend Stephanie"

Linda E.

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Abena P.


Hempstead, NY

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Home Health Aide Looking Available Full Time

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Compassionate and always available to help my clients with assistance of daily living, meal preparation and feeding, light house keeping, laundry, grocery, errands, transportation to and from medical appointments as well as companionship and social interaction. Have cared for MS patients, stroke, Alzheimer s. Have experience...
Abena can also help with: Dementia, respite care, live-in home care, personal care
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Abena is amazing. She came into our home to help us with my MIL - an 85YO Alzheimer patient. We were unable to get her to shower (for almost 8 weeks) and exercise (simple walking). Abena was able to get her to shower 2X a week and go outside and take a walk. She...

Care member

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Margaret R.


New Hyde Park, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Hard Worker, Trustworthy, Sympathetic

Able to take care of patients with Alzheimer's/Dementia. Companion, light housekeeping, laundry, doctor's appointments. Meal preparation, bathing, very caring, compassionate, trustworthy, sympathetic, fun, loving and treat everyone as if they are my own family. I go above and beyond helping people.
Margaret can also help with: Light cleaning, hospice services, errands, dementia, companionship, live-in home care & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

5.0
"Margaret took care of my dad for 4 years. My dad had Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease. My dad was very comfortable with my Margaret. She made him feel safe and took extra good care of my dad. Margaret is trustworthy, attentive, very compassionate and very...

Care member

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Luz O.


Oakland Gardens, NY

$35-40/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced And Caring Certified Nurse

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have lived in New York City for the past 40 years and I am a trained/certified nurse. I have 25 plus years of experience in long term positions caring for elderly people, both at nursing facilities and at their homes. My patients have had Alzheimer's Disease, diabetes, cancer, Parkinson's Disease, and other older age diseases...
Luz can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, meal prep, companionship, hospice services, errands & more
Skills:

CNA

Licensed Nurse

CPR

5.0
"Luz took care of my parents between 2010 and 2016 when they were elderly and ill. First Luz took care of my dad who had cancer and diabetes. Luz kept my father's diabetes in check - he was healthier than ever with the diet and exercise plan that Luz had for him....

Blair L.

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Joyce G.


Valley Stream, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

18 years ago both my parents became terminally ill. One had leukemia, the other cancer and dementia. I did not live in the same state as them which made matters even more complicated. I got a call from their Doctor saying they could not live alone anymore. They loved their home so and were not very cooperative with the...
Joyce can also help with: Personal care, dementia
5.0
"Joyce worked for our family for six years full time. She took care of the most precious thing we know of to this very day - our mom. She was punctual and f as bilious at her duties and performed each task e we other care. But the most very important thing she...

Susan T.

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Lilawattie N.


Hollis, NY

$30/hr10 yrs exp

19 Years Of Patient Care And Nursing Experience

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

7 years as a License Practical Nurse for Goldwater Memorial Hospital, experience including:medications, treatments, GT feeding administration, PU, SPC care, FSBS. Have experience with Dementia/Alzheimer's clients . 12 years of nursing assistance experience and responsibilities include: companionship to home bound patients, meal...
Lilawattie can also help with: Personal care, live-in home care, dementia, respite care, hospice services
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

Licensed Nurse

5.0
"I worked with Lilawattie for several year. She is Dependable, Respectful and Reliable. The is the best co worker."

Alia A.

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Recent companion care reviews in Lawrence, NY

Carmen L.

4.0

Carmen was very friendly and helpful with providing assistence for my elder mother. She wrapped her leg wound, helped with managing the stairs and helped her get into the car which is very difficult for my mother. Carmen assisted with what was necessary when the doctor did the exam. I would...

- Lillian F.

Josie M.

5.0

Josie was hired to take care of my grandmother during her stages of battling stomach cancer. Josie has met our family right after my grandmother had a stroke which was difficult on her physical and mental health, however the situation was not traumatic for Josie, with her sweet naturing voice she...

- Care member

Surajdai H.

5.0

Surajdai has been working with my developmentally disabled daughter for a few weeks now and we could not be happier with our decision to hire her. She is respectful, capable, caring, warm, punctual and reliable. She has a gift for paying attention to both the details and "the big picture", that is...

- Ziek P.

Danielle I.

5.0

We have worked and are still working with Danielle going on 2+ years. She has become part of our family. She is able to handle shopping, errand running, appointments, and daily care for my parents, home and pets! She is skilled in assisted movements, and offers emotional support. She is calm and...

- Kristen D.

Lisa R.

5.0

Lisa is A M A Z I N G!!!! She is a gem and any one who hires her will be blessed tremendously! She will go above and beyond your expectations. She is very knowledgeable and will provide you with tips and strategies to cope, get through your day to day task with your loved one! Lisa is someone that...

- Kerry R.

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