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Dalia M.

Caring

Ridgewood, NY

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$17/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
errands
meal prep
Supporting the well-being and independence of seniors is my true calling. With 10 years of experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant, I offer dedicated support to help your loved ones thrive. I hold a graduate degree, which informs my approach to providing compassionate, high-quality care. My expertise includes de-escalating...
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Gaencha A.

A Nursing Student

Ridgewood, NY

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$20/hr
1 year experience
Light cleaning
Hello! My name is Gaëncha, and I am a caring, patient, and responsible nursing student who loves working with children. My nursing studies have helped me develop strong communication, safety, and caregiving skills that are very important when caring for kids. I enjoy creating a safe, fun, and positive environment where children...
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Dindo C.

Certified Nursing Assistant Looking For A Job

Elmhurst, NY

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Live-in home care
I'm a very caring, reliable and experienced Filipino CNA/caregiver from California who moved in to New York. I have a valid driver's license and clean driving record. I love to cook and take care of the elderly like I used to do with my parents when I was still in Manila, Philippines

Care Member says "Dindo is caring, attentive, and helpful as part-time aide for my husband, who has Parkinson’s. He has a positive, cheerful attitude, and he seems to...

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Damilola B.

I Am A Senior Care Giver

New York, NY

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience
Companionship
errands
hospice services
personal care
dementia
+ 1 more
Hey I am a Dad, and a caregiver I have 8 years of experience as a caregiver, I can help with Transportation Services and Medical Management. I am fully vaccinated. I pay attention to details, I have vast experience as a caregiver I have worked in hospitals and in nursing homes. As I have worked a home health aid
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Surajdai H.

Ozone Park, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Companionship
errands
hospice services
live-in home care
dementia
+ 1 more
I have over 15 years experience caring for seniors in medical facilities and private homes. I am a Licensed Practical Nurse and I've worked as a companion/HHA, Certified Nurses Aide, and a CPR instructor. I've cared for clients with Alzheimer's/Dementia, stroke, microcephaly, quadriplegia, and also palliative/Hospice. I can...

Ziek P. says "Surajdai has been working with my developmentally disabled daughter for a few weeks now and we could not be happier with our decision to hire her. She is...

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Gretchen B.

Vaccinated Baby Nurse, Reliable, Patient And Care For Your Angels

Jersey City, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
carpooling
swimming supervision
I am from the Philippines and started taking care of children with my smaller brothers and cousins at an early age. I am a college graduate, I am currently certified in Newborn Care Specialist (Baby Nurse), Baby Massage, and CPR AED, CPR training for Infant, Child, and Adult. I can also assist parents as a virtual assistant....

Care Member says "Gretchen did overnights with us until the baby slept through the night. She truly is the best! She is energetic, yet gentle and our 8 month old...

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Shanee R.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$37/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Companionship
errands
hospice services
live-in home care
dementia
+ 1 more
it's the most rewarding experience . I started caring for seniors and people with certain health conditions such as cancer , dementia , diabetes, hospice etc . Aside from that I am a chef ( meal preps) which coincides with the person I am caring for. I gear meals towards my patient's nutritional goals . My main focus is seeing...

Matthew M. says "As a Physician and an R.N., we can assure that you will never find a better caregiver in the world than Shanee. We hired her to help us take care of...

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Coretta A.

Arverne, NY

4.2(1)
from
$25/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Dementia
hospice services
live-in home care
respite care
home modification
+ 1 more
My name is Coretta. I was a Certified Nursing Assistant and am currently a Registered Nurse. I have worked for Northwell rehabilitation center for over 5 years and home care for over 3 years. I have been working a CNA for a total of 9 years. I have experience in caring for the elderly and children. I am a kind, caring person who...

Sharona S. says "Coretta was the best choice we made to care for our mom. Coretta is compassionate, patient and attentive. She is professional and demonstrates effective...

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Samantha W.

Home And Hospice Care Expertise

Far Rockaway, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Companionship
errands
hospice services
meal prep
dementia
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Samantha, licensed and certified in home health care, nursing assistance and hospice care; I enjoy taking care of elderly people, talking & listening to them tell their stories from their era is exciting for me. Also keeping them engaged & alert, administering medication, vital signs, light housekeeping and...

Milton M. says "Samantha is caring and dependable. She is professional, and attended to all my father's needs. She is also friendly understanding. "

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Victoria T.

Pediatric Nurse Searching For 2-3 Months Of Part-time Work.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
carpooling
swimming supervision
I am a caring, responsible, enthusiastic, and kind babysitter. I am a pediatric nurse with 3 years of experience as a nurse in pediatric and neonatal intensive care and rehab. I have 4 years experience as a daycare teacher caring for infants and toddlers ranging from 3 months to 4 years old. I have an EMT and pediatric first aid...

Raychel S. says "Victoria watched our 2.5 year old for a week and it was a great experience. Our daughter had a fantastic time (from all the laughs I could hear while...

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Josep D.

Caregiver/ Registered Nurse

Elmhurst, NY

4.9(1)
from
$30/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Companionship
errands
light cleaning
meal prep
dementia
+ 1 more
9+years of experience as a caregiver for clients with different cases like stroke, dementia, and Alzheimer. As a Nursing graduate I can confidently perform the skills needed to be an effective care provider for my clients. I have good communication skills able to converse in English fluently. I am also willing to perform general...

Katie N. says "Josep is an incredible addition to my father's care team. Both my father and I are impressed by his professionalism and knowledge. I would not hesitate to...

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Jennifer M.

Full Time/Part Time Caregiver Available

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Dementia
live-in home care
personal care
visiting physician
hospice services
+ 1 more
Hi, my name is Jennifer and I've been working with the elderly for over 30 years. I've worked in nursing homes with patients diagnosed with Alzheimers/Dementia, also hospitals and private homes for many years, I worked Hospice for over five years. I take pride in my job, and I'm very thorough and professional. My last employment...

Susan A. says "Jennifer was with us for 1 year and 9 months. She was dedicated to us! We went through so many challenges together! Jennifer has a wonderful, upbeat...

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Pamela M.

Meet Pamela

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience
Companionship
errands
home modification
light cleaning
dementia
+ 1 more
Hello, I am Pamela. Am a licensed Nurse and CPR certified. I worked for hospitals, Nursing home, Seniors at their homes. I have experience in depressed patients, anxiety, mental illness, Alzheimer's, dementia, Parkinson disease, diabetes, stroke, heart disease, high blood pressure, ostomy, cancer, mobility restrictions, memory...

Care Member says "Pamela cared for my late fiance, who had Alzheimer's, for over a year. She is a compassionate, knowledgeable, generous person upon whose experience,...

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Fatou D.

Home Health Aide

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Hospice services
dementia
personal care
My name is Fatou . I was born in Senegal (west Africa). I had my nursing certification; PCA(Personal Care Aide) and HHA(Home Health Aide) at partners in care(New York-Manhattan). I have being working as a Home Health Aide, Personal Care Aide and Private Care in Homes for 22 years. My first job as a PCA was at the Upper East Side...

Charisa M. says "Fatou was friendly, punctual, and kind. She was an excellent post-procedure caregiver for me. I would hire Fatou again."

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Caitlin P.

Edgewater, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Companionship
errands
light cleaning
meal prep
dementia
+ 1 more
Hello! I obtained my certification in Adult, Child, and Infant First Aid/CPR/AED through Red Cross, and I have an HIV/AIDS certification as well as an Alzheimer's/Dementia certification. I am a CNA and a Home Health Aid, and I am currently studying to become an RN with the longterm goal of being a Registered Nurse Anesthetist! I...

Robert B. says "Caitlin has taken over the night shift caring for my elderly parents. She has been punctual and genuinely cares for mom and dad. We are very fortunate to...

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Jennifer F.

Caring Like Family

Middle Village, NY

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Dementia
personal care
visiting physician
hospice services
visiting nurse
I'm a trained Nurses Assistant and a Home Health Aide. I have 6 years experience working with the elderly in a home settling . I have experience with clients with dementia, special needs , as well as hospice care. I can provide the following services: medication reminder, record vitals, assist with bathing , dressing , feeding...

Jodi D. says "I hesitate to say too much because I don't want anyone to steal her from us. Mom just loves her, which is half the battle here. Mom mostly needs...

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Cindy E.

Experienced Elderly Companion

North Bergen, NJ

4.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Dementia
light cleaning
meal prep
transportation
errands
+ 1 more
I have assisted several elderly clients in either their homes or the nursing home/assisted living residences where they reside. I have been lucky enough to work with wonderful families and find it to be an incredibly rewarding line of work. I hope to get the chance to help other families in the near future.

Christine G. says "Cindy's experience and flexibility makes her a good candidate to work with kids or seniors. She only got to work a handful of times with my mom before...

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Laiza G.

Registered Nurse Seeking Night Baby-nurse Job Opportunities.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hello families I am an Registered Nurse licensed by the state of New York. Currently looking for a part time nanny position. I have had clinical experiences throughout the OBGYN unit and have had the opportunity to work on the labor and delivery, operating room (assisting with c-sections delivery), postpartum (caring for both...

Care Member says "Laiza was an exceptional night nurse when our baby came home. She established a healthy sleep and feeding routine for our son and was incredibly sweet...

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Irene P.

Available For Personal Care , Companionship. I Am Intelligent,pleasant Personality, Compassionate.

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
transportation
errands
meal prep
Supporting the independence and well-being of seniors has been my true passion for the past 10 years. As a Certified Nursing Assistant and Certified Home Health Aide, I bring a calm, compassionate approach to every home. I find deep fulfillment in making a positive impact on the lives of those I support. I am skilled at adapting...

Arti P. says "Irene is an undeniable amazing person. She was on time and very professional. She took care of me after my surgery with such great care that it made me...

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Enock R.

Certified Nursing Assistant

New York, NY

4.0(0)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Fully experienced in accomplishing home health aid duties in a timely manner. Certified in Boston as a Home Health Aide through the Boston Visiting Nurses Association in 1994. As a Home Health Aide special emphasis' is placed on cleanliness and sanitizing patient living room including laundry, dishwashing as well as dusting ,...
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  • The average posted rate is $18.00/hr as of November 2026

Recent nursing assistant reviews from local families in Ridgewood, NY

Nursing Assistants in Ridgewood, NY are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed nursing assistants

Dindo C.

Dindo is caring, attentive, and helpful as part-time aide for my husband, who has Parkinson’s. He has a positive, cheerful attitude, and he...

- Care member

Surajdai H.

Surajdai has been working with my developmentally disabled daughter for a few weeks now and we could not be happier with our decision to...

- Ziek P.

Gretchen B.

Gretchen did overnights with us until the baby slept through the night. She truly is the best! She is energetic, yet gentle and our 8 month...

- Care member

Common questions about nursing assistants in Ridgewood, NY

The average cost for a nursing assistant in Ridgewood, NY as of November 2026 is $18.50 per hour. Rates can vary depending on the level of care needed, such as basic companionship versus hands-on personal care. Pricing may also be influenced by experience, certifications, shift length, and whether care is part-time, full-time, or overnight.
Nursing assistants in Ridgewood, NY typically help with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, mobility assistance, meal preparation, and medication reminders. Many also provide companionship and monitor overall well-being. Some may have additional training to support seniors with chronic conditions, mobility limitations, or post-hospital recovery needs.
In Ridgewood, NY, a nursing assistant—often referred to as a CNA—typically has formal training and may be certified to provide more hands-on care, including basic health monitoring and support with medical-related needs. A general caregiver may focus more on companionship, light housekeeping, and daily assistance. The right choice depends on the level of care your loved one requires.
To find a qualified nursing assistant in Ridgewood, NY, families often compare providers based on experience, certifications, reviews, and availability. It’s helpful to verify credentials, ask about prior care experience, and conduct an interview to understand their approach to care. Many families also schedule a trial shift or initial visit to ensure the provider is a good fit.
Many nursing assistants in Ridgewood, NY are trained to support seniors with ongoing medical needs, such as mobility assistance, medication reminders, and basic health monitoring. However, they do not replace licensed nurses or medical professionals. For more complex medical care, families may need to coordinate with a registered nurse or healthcare provider.
Before hiring a nursing assistant in Ridgewood, NY, consider the level of care required, whether certifications or specialized experience are needed, and your preferred schedule. It’s also important to discuss communication expectations, emergency procedures, and compatibility with your loved one’s personality and routine. Taking time to review multiple candidates can help ensure a safe and supportive care environment.

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