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Ashely L.

Dependable And Competent Family/Personal Assistant Available!

Merrick, NY

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$35/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Ashely, and I'm an experienced nanny and healthcare professional with a passion for making parents' lives easier. I have 10 years of nannying experience, caring for children from newborns to teenagers. I'm here to bring a supportive, energetic, and reliable presence to your family. With a background as an EMT...
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Shelesea L.

Above And Beyond Life Saver !

Merrick, NY

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$17/hr
5 years experience
Hi, my name is Shelesea I am a 26 years old young lady, living in New York. I am people person and social butterfly always trying to give a helping hand(: I am an enthusiastic, honest, reliable, responsible and hardworking person. I have several years in personal assisting, babysitting and housekeeper. My goal is to make...
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Jennifer M.

Professional/Personal

Merrick, NY

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$40/hr
10 years experience
Helping people of all ages and assistance requirements for 5 consecutive years. It is my calling and I would be happy to help you. Errands available to help you with
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Jana R.

Caring Social Worker And Companion

Merrick, NY

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$17/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
personal care
light cleaning
dementia
errands
I have 15-plus years of experience in a variety of settings, assisting those in need. I can help with assistance around the home, errands, outings, medicinal management, personal care, etc.
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Allyson L.

Merrick, NY

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$17/hr
10 years experience
Transportation
errands
light cleaning
I'm a compassionate and dependable person who truly enjoys helping others. I take pride in providing care, companionship, and support to loved ones while treating everyone with kindness and respect. I'm patient, attentive, and happy to assist with daily tasks or errands to make life easier and more comfortable.
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Ann G.

I Don't Have An Official Tutoring Bio Since I Am Just Retiring And Have Not Tutored Formally Yet.

Merrick, NY

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$20/hr
2 years experience
Ann G - Experienced Tutor I am a passionate tutor currently teaching English to adults through the Literacy Nassau program. TESOL-certified, I specialize in helping students build confidence in their language skills through patient, engaging, and personalized instruction. My background as a former IT professional and educator,...
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Raven W.

Rosedale, NY

4.8(1)
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$22/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
grocery shopping
Hello, I'm Raven and I'm 25 years old. I have 8 years of experience in babysitting. I also have three years of daycare and teaching experience. In addition, I have 2 years of experience as a personal assistant. I love to sing and act. I love children and pets. In the future, I plan to be a director and work with children's...

Kim D. says "Raven is so awesome. My daughter really loves when she's around."

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Carmen A.

Bethpage, NY

5.0(1)
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$27/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
transportation
light cleaning
companionship
errands
Good day! I describe myself as a very calm and educated female who follows directions well. I speak English as my second language, some Italian, and Spanish my first. I have been working part time as a personal assistant for a corporation and also several years light cleaning/organizing houses as a part time as well. I also do...

Denise B. says "Carmen has handled the transportation needs of my multi-generational household with great care and kindness! She is a wonderful and dependable person that...

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Renata D.

Floral Park, NY

5.0(1)
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$28/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hi! My name is Renata, and I've been a nanny since 2020. I first cared for three kids in Long Beach/Dix Hills for four years, then supported two families in Brooklyn at the same time (one from 8-4 and another from 4:30-7:30). I'm now full-time in Oyster Bay with a baby boy and his 4-year-old sister. In addition to childcare, I...

Care Member says "Renata was a perfect sitter for our date night recently. Professional, great communication and reliable. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her."

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Virginia B.

Educated Licensed Home Care Professional

Floral Park, NY

5.0(1)
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$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
hospice services
light cleaning
errands
companionship
+ 1 more
I am a licensed CNA, HHA, CPR trained, Aging In Place Specialist as well as a member of Nassau County Medical Reserve Corp. I provide peace of mind to the families and personal assistance to our aging moms and dads. I fully understand the time constraints supporting ones family entails. I provide a specialized service which...

Spencer C. says "Virginia has been working for our family for years. She has helped us in an incredibly trying time with empathy, safety, understanding and...

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Wendy A.

Experienced, Positive, And Kind Personal Health Care Aide

Freeport, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Personal care
respite care
meal prep
dementia
light cleaning
Hi There! I am kind, upbeat, and friendly home care aid. With over 15 years of experience in elderly care, I am a certified home health aide, certified personal care aide, and certified nursing assistant. I have experience with dementia care, hospice, and elderly couples. I pride myself on punctuality, positivity, and...

Ashia T. says "Super caring and makes you feel loved"

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Maria R.

Available For Companionship,housekeeping,drive To And From Appointments,meal Preparation Etc.

New Hyde Park, NY

5.0(1)
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$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Meal prep
home modification
light cleaning
errands
companionship
+ 1 more
I am a 51-year-old woman, I am mature, compassionate, and very responsible. I have over eight years of experience in caring for the elderly, Some of the daily tasks I have executed have been preparation of medications, preparing meals, managing appointments, paying bills, driving to and from appointments. Assisting in daily...

Stephen M. says "Maria was conscientious and considerate as she worked to assist my mom with daily tasks. She was attentive and communicated clearly, especially when...

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Chanique C.

Cambria Heights, NY

5.0(0)
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$28/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
Hi! My name is Chanique. I am a warm, nurturing, compassionate, and empathetic person. I carry these qualities with me when I go to work and interact with the children in my care. I am looking to start working with a new family and a child with whome I can nurture into their full potential. I believe that one of my purposes in...
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Olivia F.

Part Time Personal Care Assistant/ Home Health Aid

Oceanside, NY

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Respite care
dementia
personal care
Hi! My name is Olivia and I am detail oriented, highly motivated, and kind aspiring nurse. I will graduate with my BSN RN on December 19th, 2020. I am currently looking for a job in home health care. I have experience as a nursing assistant on a near and post stroke care unit at Ruby Hospital in Morgantown, WV, as well as...

Amanda M. says "Olivia was seriously AWESOME with my grandma this summer. She is reliable, respectful and professional. My grandmother has Alzheimers and is very...

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Francoise S.

Nanny/Babysitter

Elmont, NY

4.7(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
Responsible Mom and Professional caregiver with over 15 years of experience supporting families and nurturing developing children of various ages. A detail-oriented person who manages children on the timetables instructed by parents. Enjoys working with children and committed to promoting children s physical, mental and...

Meredith R. says "Fran took care of our daughter from when she was 6 months to 20 months. Fran became part of our family. She was great with our daughter, trustworthy,...

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Marcia J.

Extended Family

Hempstead, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
hospice services
light cleaning
errands
companionship
+ 1 more
Hello, my name is Marcia I'm experienced caretaker and companion with over 30+ years of providing care for the elderly in hospital/ at-home setting. I'm very patient, compassionate and empathetic also a good listener. My focus as a caregiver/companion is to provide optimal support to my patients through personalized assistance,...

Linda G. says "Marcia is kind, responsible, diligent in her duties; always going above and beyond. An absolute gem! A calm demeanor, patient, skilled, completely...

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Ellen D.

Caregiver

Massapequa, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Mobility assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
errands
companionship
+ 1 more
Hello. My name is Ellen and I am a caregiver residing in Massapequa, New York. I have been working under Care. com for over 10 years. The women whom I have cared for were not only seen as women I worked for, but we (and their families) became close over the years. Work was not seen as work. The assistance and companionship I...

Patricia B. says "Ellen worked with my sister and I for years (on and off) caring for our beloved Mom. Ellen began with us after our Mom had hip replacement surgery. She...

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Sibrina C.

Caring Caregiver

Seaford, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Live-in home care
hospice services
light cleaning
errands
companionship
+ 1 more
I have over 8 years of experience in caregiving. I can help with home care and personal care. I have worked in Nursing Homes as well as Private Home Care. I have experience working with Alzheimer/Dementia, MS, and paraplegic patients, hospice care, wound care, medication administration, and ambulation. I am a certified medical...

Kathryn L. says "Sabrina 'filled in' for my mom's usual caregiver who was on vacation. She was fantastic . She was prompt, attentive, caring, and and my mom loved her....

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Jessica J.

Certified Caregiver

Cambria Heights, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Respite care
live-in home care
personal care
hospice services
dementia
+ 1 more
Hello I'm Jessica a mother of a teenage girl and a people person, meaning I love giving advice, love to make people smile and laugh( I do not like seeing people sad or moody). Assist/ Administer food/medicine, peg tube and flushing tube, catheter, bedpan, hoyer lift and alot more medical/Healthcare experiences. I am also Fully...

Matina C. says "Jessica is a hard working lady she takes her job very seriously and you can rely on her she is caring and responsible. Jessica is the perfect candidate...

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Azela J.

Reliable Personal Care Attendant Looking For Part-Time Work

Bethpage, NY

5.0(1)
from
$46/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Personal care
live-in home care
dementia
hospice services
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....

Jenny T. says "Sweet, caring, and reliable, has been helpful with dad's recovery, so glad we found Azela on this site! "

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  • The average post rate is $24.33/hr as of January 2026

Recent personal assistant reviews from local parents in Merrick, NY

Personal Assistants in Merrick, NY are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed personal assistants

Raven W.

Raven is so awesome. My daughter really loves when she's around.

- Kim D.

Carmen A.

Carmen has handled the transportation needs of my multi-generational household with great care and kindness! She is a wonderful and...

- Denise B.

Renata D.

Renata was a perfect sitter for our date night recently. Professional, great communication and reliable. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend...

- Care member

FAQs for finding personal assistants in Merrick

The average rate for hiring a personal assistant in Merrick, NY on Care.com as of January, 2026 is $24.33 per hour. The cost may fluctuate depending on the type of service you need assistance with and how frequently.

Care.com has 6 personal assistants in Merrick, NY. To start the search process, you will first need to create an account by answering a few simple questions to find the personal assistant services that match your needs. You will then have the option to either post a job and receive applications from candidates, or search for personal assistants directly on the platform. You can filter results by distance from Merrick or hourly rate, and then compare the assistants' skills and services they offer. After selecting a few candidates, you can schedule interviews, check references and hire the personal assistant that best fits your needs.

Most personal assistants in Merrick, NY can help families with a combination of general errands, shopping, organizing events and managing a parent's schedule. Personal assistants typically do not provide child care services, but they can help by driving kids to and from school or other activities around Merrick. Additionally, some personal assistants are okay with performing pet care or even light housekeeping duties, but these duties are less common.

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