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Joann C.

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West Islip, NY

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$21/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
errands
companionship
hospice services
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I'd describe my personality as honest, patient, very caring, and I always treat others as I like to be treated, with respect. I like to laugh, and I am experienced with home care. I like caring for seniors because everyone should be valued and respected and live their life to the fullest no matter what their circumstances are....
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Erin M.

West Islip, NY

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$26/hr
20 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
errands
companionship
hospice services
+ 1 more
For two decades, I've dedicated my career to enhancing the lives of adults and seniors. My passion lies in supporting their independence and well-being, while offering families a dependable care solution. I'm a retired Registered Medical Assistant, with a background in neurology and internal medical care that brings extensive...
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Susan C.

Personal Health Care Attendant Looking For Part-Time Or Full-Time Work

Amityville, NY

4.6(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Visiting physician
dementia
personal care
I am a former scrub nurse in the operating room with over 25 years of experience. During that time, I provided my patients with an anxiety free, clean and comfortable environment. Several years ago, I had to retire because my own mother needed my help and care after she was diagnosed with Dementia. After she passed away, I...

John M. says "Sue was great. She took care of my parents for many months and did a great job."

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Belinda B.

Farmingdale, NY

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
errands
companionship
hospice services
+ 1 more
I'm a certified nursing assistant I have over 17 years of experience working in a nursing home, Private care and companionship. I have lots of experience with dementia patients, feeding, vitals, light housekeeping, running errands, doctors appointments, bathing, light meal prep. I'm vaccinated

Maria T. says "Belinda took care of my dad after his vascular surgery and had wounds vacs. We hired her again for four years to take care of dad. She also took care of my...

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Janice C.

Register Home Health Care Aid With Her Own Transportation

Bay Shore, NY

5.0(1)
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$28/hr
10 years experience
Mobility assistance
meal prep
errands
companionship
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi allow me to introduce myself to you. I am HHA PCA & TBI experience I work private cases. I have 21 + years experience in senior and adult care. I also have experience in Working with individuals with Multiple sclerosis Parkinson's Alzheimer's And dementia . I am a caring and compassionate person. I have a lot of patience. I...

Care Member says "Janice is a wonderful worker. She is so caring and understanding. She is dependable and always willing to help any way she can. "

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Hortense M.

Experienced Certified Aide Looking for Full-Time

Babylon, NY

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Respite care
personal care
hospice services
dementia
live-in home care
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I am a certified nursing assistant with a NY state license. I have six years experience working in a nursing home and also helping a family in their own private home. I enjoy what I do, knowing I can help someone other than myself, gives me great joy every day. I have all kinds of experience caring for client with dementia,...

Care Member says "Hortense is an exceptional caregiver. She has been caring for my 90 year old father who has dementia. She is truly passionate about caring for people...

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Susan O.

Full Time Caregiver Available

Deer Park, NY

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Personal care
mobility assistance
light cleaning
companionship
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have taken care of my father for 3 years with dementia. I had to dress him give him medications made meals and made sure he was safe. I also have taken care of 3 other women who have dementia. I enjoy working with the seniors because they are forgotten and need TLC. They still have their self respect and I will give that to...

Ira K. says "Susan was quite a find. We found her through a friend who was under her care for awhile. My mom who is 90 years old developed dementia and rapidly went...

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Carmen M.

Lindenhurst, NY

4.5(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Visiting physician
errands
companionship
light cleaning
dementia
Caring and compassionate senior care professional with over 13 years of experience. Have worked in both senior assistance housing and private home settings. Extensive experience caring for patients with dementia and or alzheimers.

Aimee F. says "Carmen took care of my mother with severe Dementia and NPH. Carmen showed such compassion, commitment, care, and pure love. My family was so amazed by her....

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Sal Luis S.

Reliability/Knowledge Is Key

Massapequa, NY

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
live-in home care
hospice services
dementia
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Sal. I'm Nurse Aide certified with 15+ years experience. I can help with personal care, wound care, hospice care etc. I have experience with all types of conditions with the disabled and elderly population. Especially dementia/Alzheimer's, MS, and Parkinson's. I believe reliability and knowledge is very...

Care Member says "Sal was a seasoned care giver that showed a genuine concern for my special needs brother. He offered professional advice and had good insight. He is...

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Sherrill H.

A True Professional Easy Going Person.

Massapequa, NY

5.0(1)
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$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Live-in home care
light cleaning
errands
companionship
hospice services
+ 1 more
I have over 20 years of institutional and home care experience. I truly enjoy my job. It gives me a sense of satisfaction to know I help to make someone's day brighter. I am very dedicated and a true professional. I have a very flexible Schedule. I would be a good addition to any team, I am a true team player. The duties I...

Care Member says "I have hired Sheryl twice to take care of my wife on Christmas day. My wife has Alzheimer’s, and Sheryl spent the day attempting to engage my wife and...

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Lisa D.

Part-Time Caregiver Available

Amityville, NY

5.0(0)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Respite care
personal care
light cleaning
dementia
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Lisa. I have 10 years of experience working for a large non profit. I managed a home for the mentally handicap who were suffering with Alzheimer's and Dementia. During my time working for them I worked as a counselor in several of their homes before taking a management position. I am a mother of 4 grown children....
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Loreen S.

Full-Time Home Health Aide/CNA

Huntington Station, NY

4.4(1)
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$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
errands
companionship
hospice services
+ 1 more
While working as a home health aide/CNA I have had the privilege of working with wonderful patients both who are unable to physically care for themselves whether it may be dementia/multiple sclerosis/stroke/cancer and hospice care. I have been instrumental in the preparation of meal planning, light house cleaning and the...

Bill H. says "Loreen was great! Loreen helped care for my mother who was bed bound from cancer. I wish we would have found and hired Loreen sooner, I believe my mother...

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Theresa A.

Bay Shore, NY

5.0(1)
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$28/hr
10 years experience
Mobility assistance
meal prep
hospice services
companionship
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I was 1st certified in 2008 as a CNA. I worked in a rehab/nursing home doing both geriatric/rehab care. At the end of my time there I worked solely on a dementia floor. I took leave for an injury and have been doing private cases since then. My love for taking care of the elderly/sick started at 15 when my grandfather fought a...

Care Member says "Theresa worked for our family for over three years. She was simply amazing in that she cared for my mother with such attention to detail and affection....

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Joann A.

Caregiver Companion

Commack, NY

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Visiting physician
personal care
dementia
respite care
hospice services
I am an adult who has 20 years experience with dementia Alzheimer's patients . I've been doing this privately for seniors advocating I have numerous references at any time you can speak to anyone who I I have worked for . I feel this is my calling I like to work with seniors I think they have a lot to give and I am honest...

Ilene M. says "We were lucky to have met Joann when my parents were in need of some help. She was exactly what we were looking for. We needed someone who would listen to...

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Wendy M.

Elder Care

Oakdale, NY

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience
Visiting physician
visiting nurse
live-in home care
dementia
personal care
+ 1 more
I am a certified PCA and I have of experience taking care of elderly people with medical problems. I am CPR and First Aid trained. I'm a patient, compassionate and caring person who enjoys helping others. I am able to do meal preparations, light house cleaning and can assist with daily living activities such as hygiene,...

Anna J. says "Wendy was a pleasure to be around and she help my my fathers last years very pleasant and memorable. She became more than a caretaker she was one of his...

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Arlene D.

Caring Senior Companion

Lindenhurst, NY

5.0(1)
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$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Mobility assistance
meal prep
errands
companionship
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi, my name is Arlene. I have over 25 years of experience as a companion for seniors. I am caring, empathetic, very reliable, and supportive of both the client and the family. I have experience with Dementia, MS and hospice. I have worked with over 15 families. I am a non-smoker and have an excellent driving record. I have a...

Care Member says "Having a husband with dementia is challenging to say the least! Over the last year or two, whenever I need a break, Arlene stays with him and he loves...

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Lasandra F.

Best Care Service Ever

Deer Park, NY

5.0(0)
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$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
errands
companionship
hospice services
+ 1 more
I am caring person, professional treat your family as if it was my very own. I work for assisted living for over 10 years. With supervisors to vouch for me also. I am really loving up beat full of life. Some people do this for money I do this because I care. I work as a volunteer just because a family needed help. As I m the...
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Tina F.

Babylon, NY

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Light cleaning
dementia
meal prep
errands
When I was 17, my grandfather came to live with us. He no longer could care for himself or be alone. My mother and I took care of him for nine years. His mental health and physical capabilities deteriorated more over those years. His room was alongside of mine, at night he would yell out for help with everything. People with...

Amy S. says "Tina is an AMAZING person! She is compassionate, patient, kind and nurturing. On top of being reliable and flexible. Being a care taker is not an easy...

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Kimara A.

CNA Available For Home Health Care, Companionship Housekeeping And Meal Preparation

Bay Shore, NY

5.0(1)
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$24/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Visiting physician
hospice services
dementia
personal care
home modification
I am a Certified CNA for 20 yrs I have done in home care , Nursing Homes also worked with people with development disability. I have vast experience with vents, dementia and Alzheimer's. My philosophy is that' all patients and individuals and family members are treated with dignity and respect. I support families values and I...

Lauren N. says "Kim is a sweetheart. One of those rare people who really cares about her client & is willing to work closely with the family. She was so kind & patient...

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Dawn B.

Need Help With A Loved One During This Crisis? I'm Healthy & Not Been Exposed To The Virus.

Bohemia, NY

5.0(1)
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$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Transportation
personal care
light cleaning
dementia
meal prep
+ 1 more
Having worked in both nursing homes and in home care, I have a great deal of experience with the elderly population. Specialize in helping individuals maintain independence as much as possible while providing necessary assistance. I have experience with dementia/Alzheimer's patients from my career in nursing homes as a...

Pat P. says "Dawn gives me peace of mind when she cares for my mother when I'm at work. She takes her to appointments, does some light house keeping and plays games with...

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  • 60 dementia care are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $23.50/hr as of December 2025

Recent dementia care reviews from local parents in West Islip, NY

Dementia Care in West Islip, NY are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed dementia care

Susan C.

Sue was great. She took care of my parents for many months and did a great job.

- John M.

Belinda B.

Belinda took care of my dad after his vascular surgery and had wounds vacs. We hired her again for four years to take care of dad. She also...

- Maria T.

Janice C.

Janice is a wonderful worker. She is so caring and understanding. She is dependable and always willing to help any way she can.

- Care member

FAQs for finding dementia care near you in West Islip, NY

Dementia can cause significant physical strain as well as cause the patient to lose some or all of their memory. Some patients may need more physical care or some may need more help due to memory issues. If you’re looking for dementia care near you in West Islip, NY, you can review the profiles of different caregivers to see what specific types of dementia care they provide.

The cost of dementia care is set by each individual caregiver, so the costs can vary greatly. Where you live, the type of care your family member needs, and how experienced the caregiver is can all impact in home dementia care costs. The average cost of dementia care near you in West Islip, NY is $23.50.

If someone is looking to create a dementia care plan, they can start by using Care.com to learn more about what their dementia home care provider options are. With Care.com you can review different profiles of caregivers near you in West Islip, NY to learn more about each provider’s rate and level of experience, as well as the responsibilities they’re willing to take on.

Safety is likely top of mind when caring for a loved one with dementia. To help make your search for safe care easier, all dementia care providers on Care.com are asked to complete an annual background check called a CareCheck. However, when looking for a dementia care provider near you in West Islip, NY, we strongly advise you to do your own due diligence by running an independent background check and requesting references.

When you’re interviewing a caregiver for in home care for dementia near you in West Islip, NY, you can ask them whatever questions you need to feel more comfortable. For example, you may want to ask them about how they best communicate, what their preferred working schedule is, and to tell you more about their experience working as a caregiver for people with dementia.

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