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Hi! My name is Alexis, and I am currently a Paramedic in the Tompkins County area. I have over 6 years of experience working with many ages ranging from newborns- elderly/end-of-life care. As a paramedic, I have experience with medication administration, personal hygiene care, and can provide transportation to and from errands...
Alexis can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, errands, personal care, hospice services, meal prep & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
Erin D.
Ithaca, NY
$23-30/hr • 8 yrs exp
I have 8 years of experience. I used to be manager in nursing homes and social worker. I do everything from care, shopping, doctors appoint, help finances, cooking, cleaning, med management.
Erin can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, personal care, errands, dementia
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am currently working as a recreational therapist at an assisted living home but am looking to find an extra job to fill my time. I love to meet new people and help those who may need extra assistance gain the independence they need in order to better live their lives. I am willing to help with just about anything and love to...
Camille can also help with: Personal care, dementia
5.0
"Wonderful and caring person who helps in any way she can. Couldn't say enough good things about her."
Amy H.
5.0
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I have 8 years of experience. I can help with light housekeeping, feeding/meal preparation, bathing/ clothing, running errands, companion to medical appointments and social events, grocery shopping, companionship, transportation services and medical management.
For almost 10 years, as a non-certified nurse aide and certified...
Georgette can also help with: Meal prep, errands, dementia, light cleaning, personal care
5.0
"Georgette is a highly professional and intelligent individual with a strong work ethic. She is very dependable and caring."
John B.
Milena A.
Lansing, NY
$25/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hi! I have 18years of experience I love taking care of seniors I believe that treat people the way you wanted to be treated.
Milena can also help with: Hospice services, light cleaning, errands, companionship, meal prep, dementia & more
I enjoy helping senior people and working with children and spending time with them. I have over 7 years of skilled nursing experience. I am friendly and personable. I am trust worthy. I also love animals
Bobbi can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, light cleaning, companionship, errands, hospice services & more
Skills:
Licensed Nurse
Alisa T.
Berkshire, NY
$10-25/hr • 9 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 9 years experience in senior care . I have done complete hands on and just being a companion. I am very dependable and honest hard working.
Alisa can also help with: Dementia, personal care
I worked as a CNA for a few years and enjoy helping others. I have been a NYS registered daycare provider for the last 6 years and am background checked, fingerprinted and CPR, First Aid certified.
Valerie can also help with: Errands, transportation, meal prep, light cleaning
I have 20years of experience. I can help with Home Care and Dementia. Bathing cleaning errands . morning evening
Margaret can also help with: Personal care, light cleaning, dementia, errands
I began my Healthcare journey 17 years ago in Residential Homecare, where I worked my way up to assistant manager. While there I worked with 6 elderly residents with a variety of care needs, such as, dementia, Alzheimer's and Parkinson's to name a few.
I then transitioned into a hospital setting, where I worked on the Medical...
Christina can also help with: Personal care, errands, dementia, respite care, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
Licensed Nurse
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Available For Personal Care, Companion , Assisting With Medications, And Doctors Appointments. Experience With Injections, Wound Care.
I am a caring and compassionate LPN with 32 years of experience. I have worked in urgent care settings, home care , doctors offices , and long term care settings. and a care coordinator for a...
Sherri can also help with: Hospice services, light cleaning, mobility assistance, meal prep, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:
Licensed Nurse
CPR
Wound Care
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FAQs for finding home care in Ithaca, NY
How much does private home care cost per hour near me in Ithaca, NY?
The average rate for hiring a home care provider in Ithaca, NY as of May, 2024 is $21.50 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 Ithaca, NY?
Care.com has 2 home care providers for seniors in Ithaca, 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 Ithaca, 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 Ithaca, NY?
The types of home health care services near you in Ithaca, 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 Ithaca, 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 Ithaca, NY?
If you need to hire senior home care near you in Ithaca, 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 Ithaca, NY?
When you’re hiring in home health care services near you in Ithaca, 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.