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I've done home care for 9 yrs an cleaning with handy book for 1 year and years of experience working with children of all ages.
Chandra P.
South Richmond Hill, NY
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.7
(6)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I'm a cool easygoing, compassionate and adorable person who has been a senior caregiver for the past 15 years. I can manage medications, take to doctor appointments, keep you comfortable, assist with meal preparation, and light housekeeping. I am able to run errands ! I have very good references. I'm an honest and reliable...
Chandra can also help with: Hospice services, personal care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Chandra is reliable, dependable and kind.
She took care of my 99 year old father the last year of his life. I never worried about anything when Chandra was at his house.
She still works for my mother - cooking, doing laundry and companionship. I highly...
Holly R.
Hyacinth P.
Saint Albans, NY
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Chha Caring Person Caring For Elders Companionship Elderly Care
5.0
(3)
my experiences: Bathing(bed shower tub)
Dressing, toileting assist with transfer, feed , medications , incontinence care skin care , oral hygienic care, hair care , turn &position. refresh and change bed lining, clean tidy room/bathroom kitchen dishes . vaccum/sweep \mop.
meal preparation(special diet- ADA-lona others
laundy&...
Hyacinth can also help with: Live-in home care, meal prep, errands, dementia, companionship, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Hyacinth is a very extraordinary, warm, attentive, and proactive caregiver. She exercise proper time management and is always at work on time. I would not hesitate to hire Hyacinth again if the need should arise because she has the right attitude when it comes to...
Dehan P.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Experience Caregiver with over 28 years of dedicated patient care in both facility and home environments. Looking to leverage my passion and commitment to adult and geriatric patients' well- being to improve client' quality of life.
Vena can also help with: Live-in home care
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
Wound Care
5.0
"Vena took care of my aunt who had dementia as well as other health issues. She is a perfect combination of kind and assertive when she needs to be, and is patient and dependable. Vena will work hard to meet the needs of the person she is caring for. She took care...
Care member
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have worked for over 15 years as a caregiver. My last assignment was for over two years as a private caregiver. I have experience with Dementia, Alzheimer, Parkinson and stroke patients. I am an extremely capable and compassionate person with extensive experience in elderly care. I am honest, trustworthy, and positive. I'm...
Jennifer can also help with: Live-in home care, respite care, dementia, hospice services, personal care, home modification & more
5.0
"I recommend Jennifer very highly. She took care of my father-in-law who had dementia, until he passed. She was compassionate, understanding, flexible, knowledgeable, resourceful, and dependable. She would come to our home as early in the morning as we needed her...
Caroll K.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Jennifer and I've been working with the elderly for over 30 years. I've worked in nursing homes with patients diagnosed with Alzheimers/Dementia, also hospitals and private homes for many years, I worked Hospice for over five years. I take pride in my job, and I'm very thorough and professional. My last employment...
Jennifer can also help with: Personal care, dementia, respite care, live-in home care, hospice services, visiting physician & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Jennifer lived-in & worked for me for 5 years. Yes, she was a perfect caregiver, but she was & is still a good friend. I had had other caregivers come & go before. I enjoyed having Jennifer around. She is bright personable, & loving. I sincerely have nothing...
Sharon S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am passionate about working with seniors because I find them very interesting. You can learn so much from them. I would treat them in the same manner that I hope someone would treat myself or my parents and that is with kindness, honesty and respect.
My skills are taking vital signs, assisting with medication and personal...
Selena can also help with: Live-in home care, personal care, respite care, dementia, hospice services
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Selena is reliable and companionable. Good sense of humor. Selena is good at taking direction, for example regular walks in the neighborhood. A very pleasant personality."
Ken B.
3.7
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have worked within nursing homes.. Private duty. I'm caring, responsible, reliable & trustworthy. Will care as if my own family.
Regina can also help with: Hospice services, personal care, respite care, dementia, home modification
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"I am a quadriplegic, confined to a wheelchair. She was my caregiver for a four-day visit to New York City. She helped me get going in the morning and get to bed in the evening. She was a quick learner and mastered our routines. She is dependable, friendly and...
Daniel K.
Cynthia A.
New York, NY
$25-30/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Cynthia
I am 57 years old. I live in Manhattan NYC, NY.
My goal is to secure a long term position as a caretaker for an elderly person. I am very caring, friendly, presentable, organized and meticulous. I have a healthy balance of taking the initiative as well as following directions. Most importantly, I am thoroughly...
Cynthia can also help with: Errands, dementia, light cleaning, companionship, meal prep, mobility assistance & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
5.0
"Cynthia has been a family friend for over 15 years
Cynthia is a caring and responsible mature woman. I find her to be dependable and sympathetic to the needs of others. It is hard to find people with Cynthia's core values .
Cynthia has had many employment...
Linda V.
Natia N.
Brooklyn, NY
$30-35/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
I have a Medical degree. Physical Therapy. I Have an experience of 9 years working as a caretaker , caregiver, companion. Care for cancer, diabetes, depression, Alzheimer's, dementia,
stroke, hospice, surgery, oxygen, disability. I am diligent, responsible, sociable.
Natia can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, errands, personal care, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Natia helped care for my father in his last year or so, and I remember her as caring and attentive. She was a pleasure to work with."
Care member
5.0
(5)
I am a Certified Nursing Assistant, with 20 plus years of experience. Specializing in private care in homes and also nursing homes. I offer help in all activities of daily living. I'm a self starter with strong leadership and critical thinking skills used to communicating seamlessly between my clients and or family members as...
Joan can also help with: Live-in home care, hospice services, errands, dementia, companionship, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Respectful does her work from her heart, very caring and patient"
Colleen R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I used to be a nanny with one family over 15 years. To me, the most important thing is: always keep good communications with your parents.
I love kids. Also I like singing, reading, traveling, cooking and swimming. My goals are: to cultivate kids love, to find kids interests, and to keep kids curiosity all the time.
Nanny...
Arianna can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, live-in home care, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Arianna, who also goes by Sushi, took very good care of our mom for about a month. We eventually had to move our mom into memory care assisted living.
Sushi helped her take her meds in the morning. Walked with her to the local senior center and stayed with...
Jeff L.
Shiela D.
Flushing, NY
$22-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Live-in Caregiver dementia patient
Responsibilities:
Prepared and serve nutritious daily snacks and complete meals for him
Assist him with thorough sponge bathing dressing and grooming
Give him his morning and evening medication and vitamins
Play interesting documentaries and life stories on TV
Provide current information...
Shiela can also help with: Errands, dementia, light cleaning, live-in home care, hospice services, companionship & more
5.0
"Great with the elderly. Thoughtful sincere and thorough. Good conversationalist and strong personal spirit. Also very reliable!"
Phil S.
5.0
(4)
Greetings all,
In search of a professional who is family-oriented, friendly, and optimistic? then look no further.
Hi, my name is Sandra. I am a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA). and I have four years of first-hand experience working with elderly patients. I can assist with personal care: bathing and grooming, dressing, and...
Sandra can also help with: Personal care, light cleaning, errands, meal prep, live-in home care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Caring, knowledgeable and honest is the best way to describe Sandra. She is still a part of my family after my parents passed"
Lisa V.
Erline D.
Hewlett, NY
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(8)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
- I'm a patient's care Technician with a certification in dialysis,.
- I also work as a Direct care counselor technician. I am experienced in working with children with special needs.
- Presently, I worked and cared for children diagnosed with cerebral palsy for 18 years.
- I also care for psych patients, and I have a B L S and...
Erline can also help with: Live-in home care, light cleaning, hospice services, companionship, errands, meal prep & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
Wound Care
5.0
"Erline is a positive worker that I love to work with. Erline is an exemplary employee. Flexible, reliability, Leadership. You will thank me later for having her on your team."
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Caregiving is not a job for me, it's a mission. People under my care are not patients, for me they are the most precious creatures. I am a good listener and a fast learner as well.
I can provide full time, excellent care for elderly. In the role, I can do daily hygine, prepare meals, provide companionship and assure safety while...
Natia can also help with: Errands, companionship, light cleaning, meal prep, dementia, live-in home care & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
" Natia cared for my grandmother for over five months . I believe that my grandmother and our whole family, was truly blessed to have had such competent and tender care. Natia is patient, good natured, honest, caring, respectful and encouraging. She is also very...
Care member
Lucretia E.
Valley Stream, NY
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Dedicated Caregiver With Past Experience and Excellent References Looking for a Job
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My experience being an elderly caregiver has been marvelous. I'm passionate working with elderly people, I have worked for 10+ years with my last patient who recently past away. I provide him with personal care, skin care, massage, incontinence care, doctor's appointments, medication prompting, cooking, laundry, running errands...
Lucretia can also help with: Home modification, live-in home care, dementia, personal care, respite care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Lucky is such a wonderful person who has become family to us. She took care of my step-father with such grace and love until his last day. We miss her very much."
Jennifer A.
4.5
(9)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I am a compassionate experienced caregiver who is dedicated and passionate about my field of work. I have worked with Agencies for more than 10 years and also worked privately with families. I have taken care of patients with a wide range of ailments, including Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, Dementia, Stroke, Heart Failure, Acute...
Esme can also help with: Companionship, hospice services, meal prep, dementia, live-in home care, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Loving, caring and attentive to my mom. Willing to learn and was a great cook. I would highly recommend her! Feel free to ask her for my info.
Josie"
Josiane C.
4.7
(6)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Experience as a Home Care Caregiver 15years plus.
Provided non- medical home care services to elderly/disabled patients. Focus on personal care, Companionship, Homemaking & Transportation.
I've have provided care for Elderly, with Dementia, Parkinson's Alzheimer's, Multiple Sclerosis, Cancer & Old Age.
I have the Ability to...
Kathy can also help with: Live-in home care, personal care, dementia
Skills:
Wound Care
Home Health Aide
Medical Equipment Experience
3.0
"Kathy was pleasant and on time. She took directions well for the most part. However, I don't deem her to be a safe worker. I notified her of my mom being prone to falls and on two occasions my mother was in an uncomfortable sliding position where she could have...
Carma A.
5.0
(3)
25 years of experience
Certified home health aid
Have experience in caring for elders who have Parkinson's, diabetes, cancer care and hospice.
EDUCATION
Christine Institute of Vocational Training
October 2009- status of accreditation is current
SKILLS
Caring * Problem Solver * Vaccinated
EXPERIENCE
C Family -Patient 80...
Pamela can also help with: Live-in home care, dementia
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
5.0
"She is always on time. She listens and cares for her patients."
C C.
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Recent home care reviews in Howard Beach, NY
Chandra P.
5.0
Chandra is reliable, dependable and kind.
She took care of my 99 year old father the last year of his life. I never worried about anything when Chandra was at his house.
She still works for my mother - cooking, doing laundry and companionship. I highly recommend Chandra. She is gem!
- Holly R.
Hyacinth P.
5.0
Hyacinth served as my mom's home health care aide in her final years. Hyacinth oversaw meds, meals, hygiene, and provided compassionate attention with congeniality. She made a positive difference in my mother's quality of life. I am very appreciative for her efforts.
- Patrick D.
Vena B.
5.0
Vena Noel was an excellent caretaker for my mother for two years until her death. She was an attentive nurse with experience, dispensed medicine, gave her baths and personal hygiene care, she got up at night with her and attended to her meals. She was a companion who gave of herself with great...
- Care member
Jennifer E.
5.0
I recommend Jennifer very highly. She took care of my father-in-law who had dementia, until he passed. She was compassionate, understanding, flexible, knowledgeable, resourceful, and dependable. She would come to our home as early in the morning as we needed her to so we could go to work with a...
- Caroll K.
Jennifer M.
5.0
Jennifer was with us for 1 year and 9 months. She was dedicated to us! We went through so many challenges together! Jennifer has a wonderful, upbeat personality! She is patient and kind, organized, goes the extra mile. She really made my life easier! Jennifer shows initiative and stays busy. She...
- Susan A.
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FAQs for finding home care in Howard Beach, NY
How much does private home care cost per hour near me in Howard Beach, NY?
The average rate for hiring a home care provider in Howard Beach, NY as of May, 2024 is $30.00 per hour. This cost will fluctuate depending on the provider's level of experience, whether the care is full-time or part-time and the duties required to perform to care for your senior loved one.
How can I find home care near me in Howard Beach, NY?
Care.com has 1 home care providers for seniors in Howard Beach, NY. To start searching for caregivers near you, you need to create a Care.com account. To create your account, you will answer some basic questions to help you find home care providers that specialize in your family member’s needs. You will then have the option to either post a job and receive applications from candidates, or you can search for caregivers on the website. You can filter results by distance from Howard Beach, NY or hourly rate. After you have selected your candidates, you can schedule interviews, check references, request background checks, and can then hire a home health care provider that suits your needs the best.
What types of home care services are available near me in Howard Beach, NY?
The types of home health care services near you in Howard Beach, NY will vary depending on the needs of the senior you’re hiring home care assistance for, but home care providers can assist with companionship and fellowship, as well as skilled nursing care. There are also home caregivers in Howard Beach, NY that can assist with daily activities, such as cooking, medication prompting, dressing, bathing and transporting the senior patient to and from appointments.
How can I safely hire home care near me in Howard Beach, NY?
If you need to hire senior home care near you in Howard Beach, NY, we strongly suggest you run an independent background check, request professional references, and interview a handful of candidates. You can also look for providers on Care.com who have a CareCheck badge on their profile, which is a background check we request all in home care service providers complete. Any senior home care providers who complete a CareCheck will have a badge on their profile that displays the date the background check was run.
What interview questions should I ask when hiring home health care near me in Howard Beach, NY?
When you’re hiring in home health care services near you in Howard Beach, NY, it can be really helpful to interview a handful of different candidates to help you find the right fit. It’s a good idea to ask them questions about the exact responsibilities they feel comfortable taking on, how they best communicate, and what types of senior health issues they have dealt with in the past.