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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi my Name is Beverly and I have 15+ years of experience in Home Care and Private Duty Care. I have no problem multi-tasking and can help with Transportation, Home Care, Shopping, Cooking, Cleaning, Errands, Animal Care, Exercise, Companionship etc. I also am experienced in Hospice Care. I got lot's of references....
Beverly can also help with: Personal care, dementia, errands, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I AM EXPERIENCED IN ALL PHASES OF SENIOR CARE AND HAVE EXPERIENCE AS A CASE WORKER. Available for daily, LAST minute or emergency fill in. Available to do errands, food shopping, cooking meals and Doctor Appointments. Available to do laundry, light house cleaning, keeping organization in the home. Knowledge of medications and...
Kathi can also help with: Personal care, errands, meal prep, light cleaning, companionship, dementia & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"She's very kind, compassionate and is on board with family requests."
Marilyn G.
Theresa A.
Bay Shore, NY
$40/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
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...
Theresa can also help with: Hospice services, mobility assistance, dementia, companionship, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"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. She was excellent at managing all aspects of my mother’s care, always reliable, and willing to be flexible with...
Care member
Alicia C.
Bay Shore, NY
$20-40/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Alicia C. I have 10+ years of nursing experience in the nursing home as well as in a private setting. Experience includes but not limited to: bathing, feeding, laundry, ambulation, hoyer lift, companionship, medication reminders, ALS/ brain injury, dementia knowledgeable, etc.
I am a nurse aide available for...
Alicia can also help with: Respite care, live-in home care, dementia, personal care
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"She cared for my mom who had Alzheimer's disease and I highly recommend her."
Karen F.
Dajeka M.
Bay Shore, NY
$18/hr • 1 yrs exp
Compassionate Nursing Student And Trained CNA With Clinical Experience
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Dajeka, a compassionate caregiver with clinical experience in Alzheimer's care and a trained CNA. I'm dedicated to providing exceptional care and companionship to seniors on Long Island. My passion is enriching the lives of the elderly with respect, kindness, and professionalism.
Dajeka can also help with: Personal care, meal prep, errands, dementia
Skills:
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Kind & skilled cna who helped with a variety of tasks our usual home aide wasn't available for."
Lawrence H.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have always loved being a caregiver for children, animals and the senior population. I have 20+yrs of experience with Seniors including my position of Office Manager/Client Care Coordinator for 14 yrs with a Home Care and 5 yrs with a Nursing Home. I am reliable, honest, dependable, organized, clean, active and I love to cook....
Karen can also help with: Dementia
5.0
"Karen has become a family member in a sense, her compassion for my mom is above and beyond what I expected or can ask for !
Karen is attentive to all my mothers needs , she communicates with me regularly so that I never have a question .
When my days come , I'm...
Charles A.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I enjoy giving and caring for the elderly. My first experience was with my mother-in-law. I cared for her completely for 10 weeks. My first job was for a 70-year-old woman with the onset of dementia and mostly blind, I cared for her for five years. My next job I took care of an 89-year-old woman with the onset of dementia. She...
Dolores can also help with: Dementia, personal care
5.0
"It is hard to put into words the magic and beauty of Dolores. She will forever be a part of our family. She cared for my mother with severe Dementia and NPH for more than two years- they don't come better than Dolores. She was beyond committed to my mother, wholly...
Aimee F.
Janice C.
Bay Shore, NY
$25-41/hr • 10 yrs exp
Register Home Health Care Aid With Her Own Transportation
5.0
(4)
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...
Janice can also help with: Mobility assistance, errands, light cleaning, companionship, meal prep, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Janice is a very loving and caring person."
Madaline A.
Fanny G.
Central Islip, NY
$18-24/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Home Care Assistant who has considerable experience in caring for patients of all ages and with a variety of afflictions. Adept at maintaining reporting requirements, delivering the highest quality care, and establishing good rapport with clients. Specializes in elderly care and long-term care arrangements.
5.0
"Fanny was Amazing.. we needed her for a short while for overnights.. she was so attentive and went above and beyond.. and she got along so great with my mom..She went above and beyond to make my mom happy.... I am so happy I picked Fanny.. You will not be...
Denise L.
Kathy D.
Ronkonkoma, NY
$22-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Kathy I was a nursing assistant and now I do private care. I'm looking for full time but can adjust some hours. I started my nursing career in 1993. I take care of all elders. I have a lot of experience with Alzheimer's, Dementia, hospice and all elder care. I can manage medication. I like to kept active and love...
Kathy can also help with: Hospice services, errands, home modification, companionship, dementia, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Kathy came to us towards the end of my fathers life. From the moment they met we knew they would be best friends! She was so caring and made him feel special and loved every day. While he was still able to they talked, played games, listened to music and video...
Ken C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have helped with my father who has suffered from a stroke, cancer, and open heart surgeries for over 15 years. I've also helped with family friends who have had medical issues and needed home care as well as worked as a companion with an elderly man. I can cook and keep things tidy. I am fun loving, extremely compassionate and...
Krystal can also help with: Light cleaning, personal care
5.0
"She is absolutely a great caretaker and did an amazing job taking care of my dad! "
Care member
Tamilyn C.
North Babylon, NY
$25-41/hr • 10 yrs exp
Available Companion Will Come To Take Care Of Your Loved One. I Clean, Cook, Can Take Them Shopping
5.0
(5)
I have experience working with seniors as a companion since 2008. Working in a senior center to their own home. I have experience with dementia, alzheimer's, copd and cancer. I know how to use oxygen if needed. I get CPR certifications yearly. I'm a bubbly type of person. I will talk to them, cook, clean, do laundry, bake, play...
Tamilyn can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, meal prep, errands, companionship, transportation & more
5.0
"Tamilyn took care of my grandmother and she was wonderful. It's so nice to have someone you can trust to take care of the people you love when you can't do it yourself. She is great at what she does and very personable. We were very lucky to find her"
Kelly C.
4.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Kadian I live in Lindenhurst New York. I am a Certified Nurse Aide / Home Health Aide with 10 years experience working in the hospital, nursing home and home base setting ... I have very good work / job references . I am a 37-year-old hard working woman who is very honest, caring and Patient. I specialize in...
Kadian can also help with: Visiting nurse, personal care, dementia
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi !! My name is Maria, I have been working as a companion for about 10 years now. I am a teacher assistant during the school year and I am a mother of two wonderful children. I am looking for a part time companion job during the week and on weekends , some time when I am off from school I can provide to work more hours ... I am...
5.0
"We couldn't have asked for a better caregiver. Maria is energetic, competent and extremely engaging. My parents absolutely adore her! It gives us such peace of mind."
Barbara M.
Antonia V.
Huntington Station, NY
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Antonia I'm 55 years old and I have over 10+ years experience working in the medical field. My previous employment was at the Ymca as property management coordinator for over 10 years . Over the years I have come to love working with my favorite people, the elderly. Unfortunately my previous employer , the...
Antonia can also help with: Personal care, live-in home care, dementia
5.0
"Antonia ( Annie) is fabulous! She cared for my mother for several years- while my mom's dementia was still mild, up until her death from dementia when she was pretty much bed-ridden. Antonia was always on time, would always be willing to work extra hours, spend...
Susan G.
Donna Ann M.
Bayport, NY
$20-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
Part Time Companion Position/light Housekeeping/errands/meal Prep/transportation
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have held 4 senior care/companion positions, starting in 2018. My clients had varying degrees of needed care. My responsibilities included meal preps, mobility assistance, administering medications, assistance with dressing, transportation to doctor appointment's/shopping, light housekeeping/laundry. I love all animals so if...
Donna Ann can also help with: Errands, mobility assistance, light cleaning, dementia, companionship, meal prep & more
5.0
"Donna has gone above and beyond for my parents. She started out as a senior companion and helping take them to Drs. appointments and eating bagels by the Bay :-) Unfortunately my mothers health took a turn for the worse and Donna stepped up and helped more than I...
Miranda P.
3.7
(3)
I have earned my certification as a Certified Nurse Assistant, currently employed at a nursing facility. I have 12 years years of working experience in the care field. I have used my training and experience to ensure and provide a safe and secure lifestyle for aging adults.
I find great pleasure and satisfaction in the knowledge...
Kenya can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, personal care
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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...
Lasandra can also help with: Companionship, meal prep, dementia, errands, light cleaning, hospice services & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have 8+years experience in Elder care. I am a reliable, caring, responsible person who puts everything into her work. I am CPR certified. I care about the people I look after. Try and make them smile, happy and feel important. I have a car to take them places. If need to transport to Dr. That is no problem. I make my clients...
Diane can also help with: Meal prep, transportation, mobility assistance, companionship, errands, dementia & more
5.0
"Diane helped us with my husband who has Alzheimer's. She drove him on errands, helped him exercise, took him to doctor appointments and wrote an accurate report. Diane did everything with a smile, warmth and intelligence. He is going into assisted living and we...
Ellen K.
Sonia V.
Huntington Station, NY
$20-50/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
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My name is Sonia I am 41 years old. I have 3 kids and a wonderful grandson. I have 5 _ years of experience of being a care taker.
Sonia can also help with: Dementia, errands, light cleaning, personal care, meal prep
5.0
"Sonia was GREAT! She was patient, kind, and compassionate. Her primary role was caring for our 91 year old mom, who was sick with lymphoma and other complications. Sadly, we transitioned my Mom to hospice. Sonia helped with meals, medications, bathing, and more....
Edward L.
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Recent home care reviews in Islip, NY
Kathi N.
5.0
Kathi has been working with my relative, who is a special needs older adult. Kathi has sized up the situation quickly, and used patience, persistence, and good judgment in helping to improve our relative's quality of life while easing our burden of care being far away. She is smart, compassionate...
- Neil B.
Theresa A.
5.0
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. She was excellent at managing all aspects of my mother’s care, always reliable, and willing to be flexible with her schedule when extra hours were...
- Care member
Alicia C.
5.0
She cared for my mom who had Alzheimer's disease and I highly recommend her.
- Karen F.
Dajeka M.
5.0
Dajeka was very kind and professional. She put her all into adapting to my father’s needs and was extremely conscientious and thoughtful. I would be pleased to work with her again.
- Care member
Karen M.
5.0
We had the pleasure of getting to know Karen when she came to care for our mother. She is a natural at what she does and we were lucky and grateful to have her in our lives during a time that was very overwhelming.
She is very professional, compassionate, capable and empathetic and is attuned to...
- Catherine M.
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FAQs for finding home care in Islip, NY
How much does private home care cost per hour near me in Islip, NY?
The average rate for hiring a home care provider in Islip, NY as of May, 2024 is $20.00 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 Islip, NY?
Care.com has 1 home care providers for seniors in Islip, 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 Islip, 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 Islip, NY?
The types of home health care services near you in Islip, 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 Islip, 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 Islip, NY?
If you need to hire senior home care near you in Islip, 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 Islip, NY?
When you’re hiring in home health care services near you in Islip, 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.