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60 home care are listed in Merrick, NY
The average rate is $22/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby home care is 7 years
Home care in Merrick, NY
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Sal. I'm Nurse Aide certified with 15+ years experience. I can help with personal 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 important in this...
Sal Luis can also help with: Hospice services, errands, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia, live-in home care & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"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 honest and reliable. He has a nice family, also in health care and education. Solid guy. "
Care member
5.0
(3)
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: Live-in home care, dementia, personal care, respite care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Abena was a godsend. I found her on Care.com when we needed 1-2 months coverage while my dad's full-time aide recovered from knee replacement surgery. My dad has dementia and does not do well with change. We were very nervous but she immediate won his heart over...
Lauren C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a newly graduated Nurse and 2nd Lieutenant in the Army looking to help out in any way I can before I leave to be an Army Nurse in October. I have experience as a Resident Care Assistant at an Assisted Living Facility on the Memory Care Unit, as well as experience caring for an elderly woman with dementia at her residence. I...
Elizabeth can also help with: Dementia, personal care, light cleaning, meal prep, respite care, errands & more
5.0
"Liz cared for my grandmother and provided amazing care. We would love to have her back any time!"
Kelly M.
Karen V.
Wantagh, NY
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(11)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Karen, I am a certified caregiver I have 15+ years of experience. I am Reliable, Honest, Compassionate. With References. I have lots of patience with patients with Alzheimer's /Dementia. Also experience with oxygen tanks, and Diabetes. Certified CPR/ First Aid. If needed just willing to be a companion or what...
Karen can also help with: Meal prep, personal care, errands, companionship, mobility assistance, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
5.0
"Caring, Reliable, dedicated, trustworthy- all around great person "
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: Personal care, live-in home care, dementia, respite care, home modification
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.
Melinda F.
Hicksville, NY
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have over 20 years of senior care in my background.. I have cared for many local families with outstanding references available.. I am Irish/Italian I can care for your family and give you piece of mind I do all personal care as well as errands shopping housekeeping medication laundry companionship and cooking . I have a new...
Melinda can also help with: Home modification, dementia, hospice services, personal care, visiting nurse, respite care & more
5.0
"Melinda is very caring and knowledgeable about seniors with dementia. "
Yael R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Quality care and ready to help seniors during these very difficult times.
Ana is experienced in Private Duty Care. She has worked with families that have dialysis, Alzheimer's and other health issues. She understands that seniors require compassion and patience. Ana always considers her clients as an extension of her family....
Ana can also help with: Respite care, home modification, dementia, hospice services, personal care
5.0
"Ana has been taking care of my grandparents for a year. She has become an extension of our family. She treats my family as she would her own. She is very dependable and very hardworking. Her responsibilities include health care management, coordinating doctors'...
Amanda P.
Rebecca J.
Bellmore, NY
$15-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
Super Patien , Understanding,always Willing To Do Everything To Make Life Fun
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Rebecca and I'm a very honest , dependable person, I have taken care of my god father who suffered with onset of Alzheimer's and colon cancer I took care of him 24/7 , this experience for me was heart breaking and taught me valuable lessons in how to take care of our elderly, I am very patient and reliable and a...
Rebecca can also help with: Dementia, personal care
5.0
"Rebecca is one of the most caring, professional individuals around. Don't hesitate and hire her immediately."
Carla H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I have experience in this field I been a caregiver my whole life with a sister who is physically disabled and mentally and I also took care of my farther who had lung cancer and lost his fight 3 yrs ago and after losing my dad I moved my family to Florida and went to a online program and I worked at a assistant living homes...
Nicole can also help with: Companionship, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep, errands, mobility assistance & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Nicole is a very hard working, honest, caring and helpful person. She did her tasks without complaint, and took good care of the patient while bringing them to Dr. appointments, PT, and trips to senior clubs. She also did food shopping, washing/folding...
Lois S.
4.9
(43)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I am a professional, compassionate reliable in-home caregiver. I have 15 years experience with passion in health care field. Excellent communication. I am skilled in medication management, daily meal preparation, exercises, errands, medical appts, light housekeeping, total care/hygiene. I do my best to assure the client is safe...
Drita can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, hospice services, home modification, companionship, dementia & more
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
CNA
5.0
"We hired Drita for my late father. She was incredibly caring and showed an amazing amount of patience. When he ended up at the hospital, Drita stayed with him under difficult circumstances especially when we couldn't get there. I can't compliment and recommend her...
Michael F.
Kerrieen B.
Hempstead, NY
$30/hr • 5 yrs exp
Compassionate Caregiver Looking To Help Enrich The Lives Of Those In Need.
5.0
(1)
I believe in living in my purpose; to serve others. This is so because I find same to be a very humbling, fulfilling, and rewarding experience. Hence, my desire to establish a career in Health Care.
I am currently a Registered Nurse with over 7 years of healthcare experience. I have worked with patients that suffers from...
Kerrieen can also help with: Home modification, personal care, hospice services, dementia
5.0
" She is a very dependable person and a very hard worker..Always put others first.And a respectable person.. "
Judy M.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I have been a Home Health Aide/ companion for over 10 years or so now.
I love to cook, meal prep, errands, transportation, play games etc.
I care for people as if they were my own family and how I'd want them treated.
I'm very passionate about senior care, kind, caring, calm and very patient and empathetic. I'm able to provide...
Cathleen can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, companionship, errands, meal prep, transportation & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Cathy has been working with my mom for almost 2 years. She is dependable, a good communicator, helpful and kind. I would 100% recommend her for any type of care job. She is worth it!"
Karen M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My sheer interest in caring for seniors is simply my passion to help people.
I have gained deeper understanding caring seniors in a manner that every one needs is different. But they all need someone to lend a helping hand.
I've been a health care assistant for 9 years, got my Certified Nursing Assistant License in 2012....
Azela can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, personal care, hospice services
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Sweet, caring, and reliable, has been helpful with dad's recovery, so glad we found Azela on this site! "
Jenny T.
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: Hospice services, meal prep, live-in home care, errands, companionship, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
CNA
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
4.0
(1)
I am honest, very compassionate and a caring, kindhearted certified home health aide and CPR first aide trained with 8 years experience working in the home of clients doing laundry, with personal hygiene: bathing, groomed and changed their disposable underwear,
meal preparation according to different diet plans, giving...
Marshalee can also help with: Home modification, personal care, dementia, live-in home care, respite care, hospice services & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
4.0
"Marsha interviewed with me this evening and she was AMAZING with amazing references."
Cassandra P.
Monet W.
Freeport, NY
$25-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
Full-Time Or Live-In CNA Available For Companionship, Meal Prep, Housekeeping, Medication Reminders.
3.7
(3)
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: Dementia, hospice services, respite care, personal care, live-in home care
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"She's cheerful, friendly, and energetic. Takes initiative. Totally dependable."
Richard C.
Liish H.
Freeport, NY
$18-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Distribution of medication. I am experienced with dementia , Cancer , Parkinson's disease, high blood pressure , and diabetes. Assists with bathing , dressing and feeding . Daily household chores laundry , cleaning and dishes . Enjoys walks playing games...
Liish can also help with: Meal prep, errands, hospice services, light cleaning, live-in home care, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Liish is very considerate and caring. She helped me with personal care while I was unable to walk, and also cooked, did laundry, and helped with shopping. I highly recommend her!"
Joya D.
5.0
(2)
I have experience working with geriatric patients of all ethnicity and ages. I genuinely love learning from my patients and am passionate about my time spent with them. As a mother of 2, I understand responsibility very well and have cultivated a strong demeanor that is trustworthy and liable. I also enjoy learning from patients...
Farida can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, personal care, hospice services
5.0
"Farida came into our lives when my Mother became sick and we needed additional help to care for her. She was an unbelievable care giver she quickly became irreplaceable. She was so in tune with the needs of my Mother. Her skills are top notch! Her caring and...
Nancy F.
Takisha R.
Long Beach, NY
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Takisha I'm 42yrs of age I have many year experience helping with elderly and seniors citizens I also have experience with children I love being apart a team that makes a difference. I'm very social and friendly and love helping out. I can prepare meals and help with homework (Children's)assist with others if needed.
Takisha can also help with: Personal care, dementia
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"She has been helping with my elderly parents - she is always on time and has a great attitude. She handles elderly crankiness with grace and compassion. She keeps me in the loop while I'm at work and helps with day to day issues such as getting showered, dressed,...
Linda H.
5.0
(9)
I take my job very seriously. The physical and mental well-being of the elders is my number one priority.
I'm very punctual and responsible.
But yet I am fun to be around.
Nadene can also help with: Personal care, respite care, dementia
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Nadine is a very pleasant and caring person with a captivating personality."
Odette R.
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Recent home care reviews in Merrick, NY
Sal Luis S.
5.0
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 honest and reliable. He has a nice family, also in health care and education. Solid guy.
- Care member
Abena P.
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 changed her bed and did her sheets...
- Care member
Elizabeth C.
5.0
Liz cared for my grandmother and provided amazing care. We would love to have her back any time!
- Kelly M.
Karen V.
5.0
Caring, Reliable, dedicated, trustworthy- all around great person
- Care member
Lucretia E.
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.
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FAQs for finding home care in Merrick, NY
How much does private home care cost per hour near me in Merrick, NY?
The average rate for hiring a home care provider in Merrick, NY as of May, 2024 is $22.20 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 Merrick, NY?
Care.com has 5 home care providers for seniors in Merrick, 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 Merrick, 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 Merrick, NY?
The types of home health care services near you in Merrick, 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 Merrick, 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 Merrick, NY?
If you need to hire senior home care near you in Merrick, 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 Merrick, NY?
When you’re hiring in home health care services near you in Merrick, 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.