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60 home care are listed in Oakland Gardens, NY
The average rate is $23/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby home care is 7 years
Home care in Oakland Gardens, NY
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Currently I am taking care of a 92-year-old, I've been working with her for 4 years now from Monday to Friday. I also have two elderly parents and I enjoy taking care of them.
Bibi can also help with: Personal care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Bibi's calming and confident demeanor was exactly the help and support we needed for our in-home elderly care needs. Always prompt and particular about things, her conscientious approach was matched by her capacity to meet and accommodate my parents' needs."
Sara M.
5.0
(6)
Hello! My name is Sherolyn T. I have 25 years of experience in working with seniors, children and those who have special needs. I have mainly worked with the senior community in nursing homes and hospitals. I have found much joy and fulfillment in helping others. I earned my CNA from ABCI and I am able to assist in feeding...
Sherolyn can also help with: Home modification, hospice services, respite care, dementia, live-in home care, personal care & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Sherolyn is a good person. Knows how to do her job. She is helpful. She was a Certified Nurses Aid when I was introduced to her. I hired her to help me with my father. After he passed away, I had her help me with my mother also. I would recommend her to...
Pablo S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have 30 years of experience dealing with all types of cases such as Bedridden, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's Dementia, Colostomy and Catheter Care as well as cognitive disabilities etc. I'm very trustworthy, responsible, patient, loving and compassionate. I can work superbly independently on my own! I perform ADL including oral and...
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Pabitri was a life saver. When a dear family friend suddenly needed care, Pabitri was the answer to our prayers. She is reliable, hardworking and has a heart of gold. Her sense of humor made our friend's last year of life enjoyable. In addition to cooking, laundry,...
Pat H.
5.0
(2)
Able to take care of patients with Alzheimer's/Dementia. Companion, light housekeeping, laundry, doctor's appointments. Meal preparation, bathing, very caring, compassionate, trustworthy, sympathetic, fun, loving and treat everyone as if they are my own family. I go above and beyond helping people.
Margaret can also help with: Companionship, live-in home care, errands, light cleaning, hospice services, dementia & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
5.0
"Margaret took care of my dad for 4 years. My dad had Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease. My dad was very comfortable with my Margaret. She made him feel safe and took extra good care of my dad. Margaret is trustworthy, attentive, very compassionate and very...
Care member
Denise P.
Jamaica, NY
$35-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
I Am A Nurses Aide With A Background In Medical Assistant And Home Health Care
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am a Nurses Aide with background in Medical Assistant and Home Health Care. I have worked in several Physicians Offices. I have experience with Universal Precautions, Administering Medication (as ordered by Physician), assisting with Physical Therapy exercises, emptying drainage bags, positioning, and transferring. I have...
Denise can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, visiting physician, personal care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"She worked for me for a short time. She is intuitive, smart and has a great work ethic. She is also a wonderful cook.
Unfortunately, her distance from my house made the arrangement untenable. My loss.
"
Jim R.
3.7
(6)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I have been a caregiver for years. I have worked with patients with Dementia, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, Diabetes and other disabilities. Assist with light cooking, light house cleaning, bathing, manage medicine, Peg tube feeding, exercising, walking, memory exercises, Hoyer lift, mobility and companionship. I love what I do. I...
Bonnie can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, dementia, errands, live-in home care, home modification & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
5.0
"We hired Bonnie to help take care of my grandmother & grandfather, she was a blessing! She was always dependable, would help anyway she could, was always there in emergency situations, even would help me as a new first time mother if I needed. I really couldn't...
Kelsey S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a compassionate, patient, loving, and honest caregiver with over 20 years of experience taking care of elderly persons in their home providing full range of companionship, healthcare, and light housekeeping functions. Strong references can be provided. Available to travel where needed.
In the US. For home Health Aid Care...
Patricia can also help with: Live-in home care, companionship, errands, hospice services, light cleaning, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
CPR
5.0
"I cannot express enough gratitude for the remarkable care and support provided by Pat, who has been an absolute blessing in our lives. From the moment she stepped into our home, she exhibited a level of dedication, compassion, and professionalism that surpassed all...
Care member
5.0
(1)
I have experience as a caregiver with seniors. I am from Ecuador where I worked for 10 year in a senior facility.
Lucia can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep, companionship, errands & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
(7)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm a warm and caring person loving kind and reliable person who love helping others I would like to think of myself as a kindhearted person. I have experience in patients with Alzheimer's dementia multiple sclerosis, Lewy body dementia, Parkinson's, and much more I also work besides Dr John Pezzulo with his patients also have...
Bibi can also help with: Home modification, light cleaning, companionship, hospice services, dementia, errands & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Bibi is an extremely knowledgeable, hard working, and compassionate caregiver to her patient and their family. She took outstanding care of my ninety-three year old Mother who was on In Home Hospice care in my home for three months. I would highly recommend Bibi!"
Amy Z.
5.0
(1)
I have 10+ years of experience. I can help with Home Care and Personal Care. I'm a mother of three and I love taking care of people. I specialize in meal preparation, light to moderate home cleaning, and personal hygiene cleaning. Only interested in private care jobs!
Marjorie can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, light cleaning, personal care
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"She was a amazing in helping my grandmother with tidying her house. She made grandma feel the best she's felt in a long time!"
Marjie L.
5.0
(4)
I truly love caregiving. More rewarding than my previous paralegal career. I have experience with: diabetic care, dementia care, oxygen administration, colostomy care, bathing, medication, socializing, etc. I am honest, extremely patient, trustworthy and have a good sense of humor.
Eileen can also help with: Respite care, hospice services, live-in home care, personal care, home modification, dementia & more
Skills:
CPR
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Elieen is a very caring funny person who takes great pleasure in her job taking care of my mother. She is very kind, caring , loving , sweet person and does a great job helping to take care of my elderly mother. My family and I are glad to know and become...
Alexandra T.
Irene M.
Bronx, NY
$46/hr • 10 yrs exp
Home Health Aide And A Companion/CNA Available Full-Time Or Part-Time
5.0
(2)
I am a very good, hardworking lady and am trustworthy. I have compassion taking care of old people. I do care for them as part of my family.
Irene can also help with: Meal prep, companionship, dementia, mobility assistance, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Irene is dependable,, very resourceful and compassionate. Her interpersonal relationship is awesome. I wholeheartedly recommend her. She will undoubtedly exceed expectations."
Jonathan A.
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: Dementia, personal care, respite care, home modification, live-in home 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.
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: Hospice services, dementia, personal care, home modification
5.0
" She is a very dependable person and a very hard worker..Always put others first.And a respectable person.. "
Judy M.
Veronica F.
Bronx, NY
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
I Am An Experienced Caregiver For The Past 14 Years In Health Care Services.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am certified HHA/CNA. I provide services for seniors and people with disabilities in their own homes, maintaining client's high quality of life by providing friendship, kindness, and companionship and social interaction. I have experience with diabetic clients, dementia care, and Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. Experience in...
Veronica can also help with: Personal care, dementia, home modification, respite care, hospice services, visiting physician & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Veronica is a kind, intelligent and caring person. She helped our family during a difficult time and we are truly grateful for. Any family would be lucky to have Veronica as a caregiver."
Julie M.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a dependable and compassionate caregiver. I have been working in the home care industry for over 10 years. I pride myself on being able to quickly learn new skills and adapt to any situation. In the past I have assisted clients with their activities of daily living, engaged in conversation, I try to connect with my clients,...
Corolyn can also help with: Dementia, respite care, live-in home care, hospice services, personal care
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
CPR
5.0
"Smart and has a great sense of humor. She's very observant and kind hearted. She anticipates needs rather than needing to be told what to do every day. Got along w/Mom in late 80s with brain injury and my 95 yo Dad-not easy but she had fun doing it and so did...
Eileen A.
5.0
(1)
My name is Faustina I was born and raised in Ghana in West Africa, I migrated here in America 19 year ago, I have been doing senior care since,
I have had experience with Hoyer lift , Alzheimer's, dementia wheelchair bound, hospice, bed bound, transfer, I also do light housekeeping, meal preparation, feeding companionship,...
Faustina can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, companionship, light cleaning, errands, live-in home care & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
Wound Care
5.0
"She is the best! She is a fine and caring person. She became my sister’s best friend. I can not praise her enough. I could leave knowing that my sister had the absolutely best care."
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am both empathetic and compassionate, and enjoy working with people. With over 8 years experience in Healthcare, and 3 years specifically as a Caregiver, I find pleasure in helping others. I think it's important that a caregiver have a desire to want to help those in need; which shows through their body and nature of work....
Barakat can also help with: Visiting nurse, dementia, hospice services, live-in home care, respite care, personal care & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"I am a disabled man who can't do anything for myself physically. I needed someone to come in on short notice when one of my attendants had an emergency and had to leave. I made contact with Barakat and she then came to work early the next morning.
Barakat was...
Tom R.
Fabian B.
Bayside, NY
$35/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(8)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have nine years experience working as a caregiver, I enjoy helping taking care of the elderly, I am very down to earth, get along with everyone.
I have Experience working with medical equipment's.
My aim is go back to school to accomplish my nursing degree.
Fabian can also help with: Personal care, home modification, dementia, respite care, live-in home care, hospice services & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Fabian helped my grandfather when he needed it the most. IF you are lucky enough to be able to fit into his schedule, book him immediately."
Robert H.
Fatou T.
Bronx, NY
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have been a certified nurse assistant for 15 years; 4 years at nursing home Great Harlem Nursing Home, 4 years of hospital at Special Surgery Hospital and 7 as a private nurse Aide in home. Most of my skills are hand on help and patient care. I am highly qualified and quickly adapt to my patient medical needs and provide...
Fatou can also help with: Personal care, dementia, live-in home care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"I have known Fatou for 2 years working for my mom .Based on the care ,her work ,I would rank her as one of the caregiver we ever had. She is a hard worker very sociable , If i can be of any further assistance please do not hesitate to contact me."
Emmanuelle J.
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Recent home care reviews in Oakland Gardens, NY
Bibi M.
5.0
Bibi's calming and confident demeanor was exactly the help and support we needed for our in-home elderly care needs. Always prompt and particular about things, her conscientious approach was matched by her capacity to meet and accommodate my parents' needs.
- Sara M.
Sherolyn T.
5.0
I am honored to provide a reference for Sherolyn. I have known Sherolyn for 15 years. In the capacity Of her immediate Supervisor which led to a friendship over time.
Where do I begin. her dependability and quality of care Is Amazing She has a special ability to work with persons with severe...
- Nadine G.
Pabitri K.
5.0
Pabitri was a life saver. When a dear family friend suddenly needed care, Pabitri was the answer to our prayers. She is reliable, hardworking and has a heart of gold. Her sense of humor made our friend's last year of life enjoyable. In addition to cooking, laundry, food shopping, light cleaning, and...
- Pat H.
Margaret R.
5.0
I am pleased to write a letter of recommendation for Margaret. My father, unfortunately broke his hip last year. He was home alone one day(my mom was out) and he fell in the living room. After being in the hospital for a few days and having hip surgery he came home. Margaret was his home...
- Care member
Denise P.
5.0
Denise is honest, responsible, punctual, caring, giving, and in tune with our Mom's needs. She also shows initiative. We value her employment very much. 5 Stars.
- Roni N.
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FAQs for finding home care in Oakland Gardens, NY
How much does private home care cost per hour near me in Oakland Gardens, NY?
The average rate for hiring a home care provider in Oakland Gardens, NY as of May, 2024 is $23.33 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 Oakland Gardens, NY?
Care.com has 3 home care providers for seniors in Oakland Gardens, 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 Oakland Gardens, 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 Oakland Gardens, NY?
The types of home health care services near you in Oakland Gardens, 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 Oakland Gardens, 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 Oakland Gardens, NY?
If you need to hire senior home care near you in Oakland Gardens, 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 Oakland Gardens, NY?
When you’re hiring in home health care services near you in Oakland Gardens, 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.