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60 home health aides are listed in Merrick, NY
The average rate is $30/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby home health aides is 10 years
Home health aides in Merrick, NY
5.0
(7)
It has always been my passion to care for the elderly and of such I've been a home health aide for the past 8 years, with experiences ranging from Alzheimer's care, Hospice care, Companionship and many more. I am very attentive, caring, and detailed oriented. To employ me is to know you have a care giver who really cares and is...
Marjorie can also help with: Hospice services, companionship, dementia, errands, light cleaning, live-in home care & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
5.0
"Marjorie and I have been friends since childhood days. We even go to High School together. Because of her faithfulness, commitment and responsibility, out friendship lasting. I know she has put that and more in everything she does. She is a kind and honest worker...
Yvonne S.
Sandra T.
Rosedale, NY
$25/hr • 8 yrs exp
4.9
(11)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
I'm a 50-year-old trained home health aide who enjoys working with seniors. I have over 8 years experience in the field and have worked with Alzheimer's, dementia, Parkinson's, Stroke, MS and bedridden patients among others. I have experience with peg tube feeding, hoyer lift, feeding, bathing, meal prep, house keeping, errands,...
Sandra can also help with: Live-in home care, light cleaning, meal prep, companionship, dementia, mobility assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Sandra is a wonderful, caring, dedicated and experienced individual. She is responsible, punctual and kind hearted. We hired her for weekend days. She helped with all of my mom’s needs including transfers, dressing, hygiene, medication management, food prep,...
Zelda W.
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: Home modification, dementia, companionship, errands, hospice services, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Drita is the most compassionate individual. She puts her heart and soul into everything she does and cares for. She goes above and beyond her expectations. I would hire Drita over and over again. Better yet, I would never let her go!! She is a 5+! Beautiful person....
Care member
5.0
(4)
I am caring, compassionate and reliable caregiver for over 10 years. I am Home Health aide certified. My passion is caring for seniors or others in need. I am honest and punctual.
Pauline can also help with: Companionship, meal prep, hospice services, errands, light cleaning, dementia & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Pauline is very reliable, honest and hardworking. She is highly experienced and recommended."
Sally M.
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: Live-in home care, home modification, dementia, respite care, hospice services, personal care & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
4.0
"Marsha interviewed with me this evening and she was AMAZING with amazing references."
Cassandra P.
4.9
(7)
My name is Victoria, I am a care giver, Aid and companion care . caregiver for 10 years now. worked for both private and in companies and I have gain terrific experience on seniors, care. 10 year ago my mom had stroke, I cared for her till she passed, that led me to become a caregiver. Being kind, have empathy and be patient...
Victoria can also help with: Hospice services, light cleaning, companionship, dementia, home modification, live-in home care & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Hardworking
Compassionate
Patience
Dedicated"
Care member
Ishawrah J.
Cambria Heights, NY
$17-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I am friendly, energetic and a people person that likes assisting elderly persons. Certified home health aide attendant that provides care to elderly and disabled clients in a professional and compassionate manner. Duties include meal preparation, personal hygiene and bathroom needs, patient lifting, vitals recording, doing...
Ishawrah can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, light cleaning, errands
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Rimma B.
Rockville Centre, NY
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Certified Nurse Assistant And HHA Part-Time Caregiver
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Rimma. I am a Certified Nurse Assistant and a Professional Home Health Aide. I have 15 years of experience in dealing with Alzheimer , Dementia, Parkinson and MS patients. I am a friendly companion and an excellent cook. I am seeking a Full-Time position - Live out only.
I have my own transportation. If you...
Rimma can also help with: Personal care, dementia
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Rimma has worked for me per diem over the past 8 months or so. Rimma is an amazing caretaker. She is very dedicated and takes great pride in her work. She is very personable and reliable. I would highly recommend Rimma."
Kathy 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, hospice services, personal care
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.
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: Hospice services, personal care, dementia, respite care
5.0
"Dorothy is a wonderful person and companion to my 93 year old mother who has slight dementia. The days are not always easy but Dorothy is patient, attentive to my moms needs, trustworthy, very caring and is a happy person with a positive attitude. I have no worries...
Paula D.
I have 10 years of senior care experience. I can help with Home Care and Bathing/Dressing. Seeking a position to improve the health and well being of the people, patients, community, and world as an integral team member within an organization that provides the highest quality of care with respect, excellence, and innovation.
Sharon can also help with: Light cleaning, personal care, hospice services, dementia, meal prep
Skills:
Home Health Aide
I speak English and Spanish, I love helping the senior I'm a very patient person.
Dilcia can also help with: Meal prep, hospice services, errands
I have over 6 years of personal experience in caretaking. As well as 6 years total experience in babysitting/caretaking. I do have safe transportation and also have a very flexible schedule
Halle can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, dementia, meal prep
Skills:
Home Health Aide
I am a certified home health aide for seniors. And I have worked with an agency and had several clients.
Danielle can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, meal prep, personal care, transportation, hospice services & more
Very experienced in this field, consistent and reliable. Understandable and has respect for any and all care needed. Communication is key.
Danielle can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, hospice services, companionship, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
Compassionate Home Health Aide with 18 years of experience assisting elderly and disabled clients with personal hygiene, cooking and housekeeping. Passionate about making a difference in older adults' lives.
Admirable experience in providing companion care for home care environment
Sound knowledge of managing clients with...
Natalia can also help with: Errands, meal prep, personal care, dementia, companionship, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
My name is Toni I am a Home Health Care Aide experienced with the Elderly. I have 4 years experience. I am kind loyal and very patient.
Toni can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, dementia, errands
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I am a certified Home Health Aide. I have 5+ years in the home care field including babysitting infants, toddlers, and children. I am currently looking for something part time for a few hours after 4 p.m. Willing to start as soon as possible. I am kind and very compassionate in what I do. I have my own newer vehicle for...
Brianna can also help with: Home modification, errands, dementia, meal prep, light cleaning, companionship & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Letesha W.
Hempstead, NY
$22/hr • 10 yrs exp
Part-time/full-time Certified Nursing Assistant/ Certified Home Health Aide
1.0
(1)
I have worked with Home Health agencies for more than 15 years. I am certified as a nursing assistant and home health aide. My responsibilities have included medication management, assisting with mobility, bathing, dressing, wound care, feeding and other activities of daily living. I have experience caring for patients with...
Letesha can also help with: Hospice services, light cleaning, companionship, dementia, home modification, errands & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
Luanna B.
Elmont, NY
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Compassionate, Dedicated And Reliable Experienced Certified Home Health Aide/Medical Assistant
Luanna B. I am 41 years old, and who is interested in your opening position to care for your loved one as their Caregiver. I have been a certified home health aide for 12 years. Some of my experiences are with bed bond and wheelchair bond, sliding, and Hoyer lift transfer. Care provided such as personal hygiene, diabetic care,...
Luanna can also help with: Respite care, dementia, personal care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
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Recent home health aide reviews in Merrick, NY
Marjorie F.
5.0
Marjorie and I have been friends since childhood days. We even go to High School together. Because of her faithfulness, commitment and responsibility, out friendship lasting. I know she has put that and more in everything she does. She is a kind and honest worker and will be an asset to anyone who...
- Yvonne S.
Sandra T.
5.0
Sandra is a wonderful, caring, dedicated and experienced individual. She is responsible, punctual and kind hearted. We hired her for weekend days. She helped with all of my mom’s needs including transfers, dressing, hygiene, medication management, food prep, cleaning up, companionship. She kept my...
- Zelda W.
Drita V.
5.0
Drita provided daily care for my elderly grandmother. Drita was punctual, attentive to my grandmother’s needs, such as preparing meals, grooming, and dressing. Drita was also trustworthy, friendly, kind, compassionate and I recommend her to other families.
- Care member
Pauline J.
5.0
Very reliable and caring. Highly recommended!
- Bonnie M.
Marshalee M.
4.0
Marsha interviewed with me this evening and she was AMAZING with amazing references.
- Cassandra P.
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FAQs for finding home health aides near you in Merrick, NY
What does a home health aide do near me in Merrick, NY?
If you’re planning to hire a home health aide near you in Merrick, NY, it’s important to understand that there is no one standard role that a home health aide takes on. A home health aide isn’t a nurse, but can help with health related tasks like ensuring their clients take their medicine on time, transporting them to doctors appointments, picking up prescriptions, and making sure they are well fed and bathed.
What home health aide duties do providers take on near me in Merrick, NY?
When it’s time to hire a home health aide near you in Merrick, NY, it’s a good idea to create a list of duties your family members need help with. You can review different profiles on Care.com to learn more about common health aide duties such as bathing, feeding, and cleaning up after their clients.
How can I find a home health aide near me in Merrick, NY?
To find home health aides near you in Merrick, NY, you can create an account with Care.com and then you can filter and sort local home health aides by distance from Merrick, NY. Then you can review your options for home health aides by reading about their experience and the home health aide duties they will take on.
How much does it cost to hire a home health aide near me in Merrick, NY?
The average rate for hiring home health aides near you in Merrick, NY on Care.com as of May, 2024 is $30.00 per hour. It’s worth noting that the rate each individual home health aide charges depends on the level of care required, the provider's certifications, and their years of experience.
How can I safely hire a home health aide near me in Merrick, NY?
To help you start your research, all home health aides on Care.com are asked to complete an annual background check called a CareCheck (the providers who complete this background check have a badge on their profile displaying the date it was run). However, this is just a jumping off point. We strongly recommend that you take additional steps for hiring a home health aid safely, which include interviewing candidates, calling their professional references, and running your own background check.