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60 home care are listed in Wantagh, NY
The average rate is $24/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby home care is 8 years
Home care in Wantagh, NY
Jay U.
Wantagh, NY
$30-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
3.3
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm sensitive to the needs of the senior community. I've cared for my Grandmother. I'm a healthy minded pet owner with a background and interests including psychology, nutrition, the arts and sports.
Not sure why I received a review from Tracy, as I didn't provide any service for her. She requested care but was unable to...
Jay can also help with: Transportation, companionship, visiting physician, errands
4.0
"Interviewed over phone. Very nice person."
Christine F.
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, errands, mobility assistance, dementia, companionship, personal care & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Karen was my grandmothers caregiver for 3 years. She is trustworthy, compassionate, kind, caring, responsible and reliable. I highly recommend her. "
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Nemesiz A.
Wantagh, NY
$46/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
My Name is Nemesiz I'm a 34-year-old . I'm honest, responsible, respectful , a multitask and organized. I take my job very serious, my main goal is to make my patient feel comfortable having me around , I will providing them with a calm environment for optimal patient care. I'm proud of all the years of experience that I have in...
Nemesiz can also help with: Personal care, visiting physician, dementia, home modification
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"We were so fortunate to have found Nemesiz,my dad was sent home on hospice and she was very professional she knew exactly how to take care of him, she is a sweet,compassionate person which I highly recommend anyone who hires her will be lucky and she is extremely...
Karin F.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I having been taking care of seniors for over 20 years and I genuinely love what I do.
I am a certified Home Health Care Aide and Personal
Care Assistant. I offer live-in care (but can do live-out as well).
I have worked with Alzheimer patients as well
as patients with Diabetes, Hypertension, MS, Parkinson, Dementia and Cancer...
Frances can also help with: Hospice services, home modification, personal care, dementia, respite care, live-in home care & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Frances came to care for my mother in May. My mother was independent with most things but needed someone in the house to help with meals and driving and bathing . We liked her the instant she walked the house for her interview . She was warm , friendly , had no...
Michele E.
I have worked with my senior friends and kids for a while and absolutely love it. I take pride, joy and care of the profession I chose. It is a privilege to be part of someone's life at a time that is fragile and sensitive and bring joy and light to them. I'm very flexible and can multitask very well.
Rosangela can also help with: Light cleaning, personal care, live-in home care
Caregiver for my mom with Dementia for 12 years. Loving, compassionate, will care for your loved one the way I would want my mom cared for. Also dog walker over 15 years. Walk dogs or pet sit at your home
Lynette can also help with: Meal prep, companionship, dementia, light cleaning, errands
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Lynette took wonderful care of my mom during a challenging time. She is very punctual and dependable. She also engages in conversation and has a lot of patience. She is very caring and devoted and I'm grateful to have had her work with my mom."
Cheryl W.
Compassionate CNA experienced with years of handling geriatric or elderly patients with their (ADL) activities of daily living, bathing/showering, feeding, light cleaning, medication reminders, exercise, etc. Experience in nursing homes as well as home care. Having the patience and kindness to handle people who have lived full...
Annastasia can also help with: Hospice services, respite care, meal prep, light cleaning, personal care, dementia & more
Skills:
CNA
I am a HHA/PCA/CNA Certified and a Companion Aide. I do have a lot of experience in the field(20yrs) with College Education. Very loving, compassionate and caring person. I do love to care and help others. I am always characterized by others as a sweet, loving, dedicated and caring person.
Yesenia can also help with: Home modification, dementia, personal care, hospice services
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
4.8
(6)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
My name is Dorothy and I am a highly capable and professional Caregiver with 15 years experience. My role is to enrich the quality of their lives through expert care, humor and compassion. I believe in a comprehensive plan of care that will encompass the physical, psychological and mental health of my seniors. Past experience...
Dorothy can also help with: Respite care, hospice services, personal care, dementia
5.0
"Dorothy is reliable, dependable and very genuine. She was so helpful to our family in finding someone to help out my mom as she already had two nice ladies she worked with but was very unselfish in helping connect us with someone who was available full time. A...
Olivia R.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
An empathic and compassionate caregiver with excellent problem solving and communication ability both written and verbal. A flexible team player able to meet the changing demand of any work environment. Bilingual fluent in English and Spanish
Glenda can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, errands, hospice services, meal prep, live-in home care & more
5.0
"Glenda has been very helpful in taking care of my aging father. I highly recommend her."
Brittany C.
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: Dementia, home modification, hospice services, live-in home care, respite care, personal care & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
4.0
"Marsha interviewed with me this evening and she was AMAZING with amazing references."
Cassandra P.
Maria I.
Levittown, NY
$15-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
Personal -Warm Caregiver Looking For Full-Time - Available Night's And Weekend's
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have worked in the Health system for 20 years taking care of Adults. I was drawing blood and attending to their needs. I feel that the family working with you should feel secure and confident that the person you hire is warm, competent and understand the needs of a love one. I love helping people and be there all the time.
5.0
"Maria cared for my mother for more than 4 years. My mother just recently passed away but because of caregivers like Maria she lived her life with dignity. My mother was completely dependent on others. Maria cooked for her, fed her, bathed her, dressed her, used...
Michele M.
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: Personal care, dementia
5.0
"Rebecca is very helpful goes out of way to make everyone feel comfortable. "
Nathaniel A.
Rosaria C.
Oceanside, NY
$25-32/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a fun loving caring woman who truly understands how compassion and love are essential key points in a life of a person with a disability or dementia. My personal experience as a mom of a child with a disability and a recreational assistant in a nursing home has allowed me to connect with the people I work with in a very...
Rosaria can also help with: Companionship, meal prep, mobility assistance, light cleaning, errands, dementia & more
5.0
"Rosaria is currently helping with my parents. My mom has dementia and needs personal care, grooming and assistance with daily activities. Rosaria is caring and patient."
Elizabeth M.
Cali O.
Babylon, NY
$35/hr • 10 yrs exp
PT Or FT Caregiver/Home Health Care/Companion Care Available/Nursing
3.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Cali. I am a practical nurse and have been in the medical field for 20 years. I have experience with hospice, dementia, Alzheimer's, quadriplegia, cancer and chemotherapy, and seniors needing assistance with daily activities of living. I love working with seniors and find it highly rewarding. I also have...
Cali can also help with: Errands, dementia, live-in home care, hospice services, light cleaning, companionship & more
Skills:
CNA
Licensed Nurse
5.0
"Cali was a God-send at a very difficult time for our family. Her willingness to meet our schedule was much appreciated and the caring, respectful way she interacted with Mom and the professionalism she demonstrated made a tough situation a little easier to handle....
Melodie L.
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, respite care, personal care, dementia
Skills:
Home Health Aide
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...
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I come highly recommended. I am a certified in medical field for over 10 years, also and certified CPR. I have my certificate for physical therapy
I a caring dependable female. if you need I have a back round check I have one thru Winthrop. I am experience with Alzheimer and dementia patients. male or female. I can clean , cook....
Nancy can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, personal care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Nancy is very caring, and treats my mother like her own. She makes my Mother's Day! Anyone that needs help with their loved one should definitely hire Nancy..."
Robert G.
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: Light cleaning, hospice services, companionship, errands, meal prep, live-in home care & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
Wound Care
5.0
"Erline is always on time. Erline provides the best care, and she goes above and beyond her assigned duties. "
Care member
Tommielyn C.
Roosevelt, NY
$15-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
I'm a loving , kind and gentle professional who strives to accomplish my goals, I'm a certified home health aide. I have all my life as experience in senior care because I had to learn how to take care of my grandmother who raised me at a tender age , I can help with doctors appointment, transportation, in addition to that I...
Tommielyn can also help with: Home modification, personal care, visiting physician, dementia
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"She is kind and loves to make people happy and comfortable"
bhisham P.
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: Errands, live-in home care, hospice services, light cleaning, companionship, dementia & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
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...
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Recent home care reviews in Wantagh, NY
Jay U.
4.0
Interviewed over phone. Very nice person.
- Christine F.
Karen V.
5.0
Caring, Reliable, dedicated, trustworthy- all around great person
- Care member
Nemesiz A.
5.0
I am a 67-year-old quadriplegic man. Disappointed with agency aides, I found Nemesiz's webpage last April. She was anxious to understand the assignment and get it right. She has worked with me since then and fits the bill exactly. She is professional, attentive and thorough in every detail, never...
- Dennis C.
Frances D.
5.0
Frances came to care for my mother in May. My mother was independent with most things but needed someone in the house to help with meals and driving and bathing . We liked her the instant she walked the house for her interview . She was warm , friendly , had no trouble with my mother's sarcastic...
- Michele E.
Lynette F.
5.0
Lynette took wonderful care of my mom during a challenging time. She is very punctual and dependable. She also engages in conversation and has a lot of patience. She is very caring and devoted and I'm grateful to have had her work with my mom.
- Cheryl W.
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FAQs for finding home care in Wantagh, NY
How much does private home care cost per hour near me in Wantagh, NY?
The average rate for hiring a home care provider in Wantagh, NY as of May, 2024 is $24.50 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 Wantagh, NY?
Care.com has 8 home care providers for seniors in Wantagh, 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 Wantagh, 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 Wantagh, NY?
The types of home health care services near you in Wantagh, 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 Wantagh, 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 Wantagh, NY?
If you need to hire senior home care near you in Wantagh, 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 Wantagh, NY?
When you’re hiring in home health care services near you in Wantagh, 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.
Ratings for Wantagh, NY home care listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.5 / 5
Home Care in Wantagh, NY are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 23 reviews of the 60 listed home care.