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60 caregivers are listed in Island Park, NY
The average posted rate is $22/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby caregivers is 10 years
Caregivers in Island Park, NY
4.9
(7)
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: Personal care, hospice services, dementia, respite care
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.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 25+ years of experience as a certified HHA. As a caregiver, I have provided direct care to my elderly and senior patients. My duties included assisting with personal care, bathing grooming, and dressing my patients, toileting, and exercise, preparing and feeding meals to those patients who needed the assistance of being...
Carmen can also help with: Visiting nurse, home modification, dementia, personal care, visiting physician, hospice services & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
My 10 years of elderly companionship and caregiving involve assistance to daily home activities, personal hygiene, medicine administration, food preparation, light housekeeping and others.
Rhodora can also help with: Respite care, personal care, live-in home care, home modification
Tsahay J.
Island Park, NY
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have been working as a caregiver for almost 20 years. There is nothing more rewarding than the satisfaction you get from caring for someone/seniors. We are trusted with your parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles. They are precious to you. They are precious to me. I too have parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles. I would...
Tsahay can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, transportation, meal prep, live-in home care
Debora F.
Island Park, NY
$19-22/hr • 10 yrs exp
A dedicated and compassionate HHA Certified caregiver with 20 years of experience providing personalized support to seniors, specializing in assisting with daily living activities, promoting independence, and creating a warm, nurturing environment. Ability to build strong relationships with seniors and their families, fostering...
Debora can also help with: Companionship, dementia, transportation, meal prep
Skills:
Home Health Aide
My name is America. I have years of caregiving experience with the elderly. I have my own transportation and car and I am a non-smoker. I can do light cooking, light cleaning, change of clothes/diapers, bathing, and helping with taking medicine. I have good references and am very flexible.
America can also help with: Meal prep, errands, light cleaning, transportation, mobility assistance, personal care & more
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
For 12 years I helped with the personal care of a paraplegic; bathing, dressing, appointments, errands, meals and medication. At present I am working part-time with adults with disabilities. I enjoy working to uplift people and to give them a reason to be here.
Faith can also help with: Personal care, dementia, transportation, respite care, errands, hospice services & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Faith cared for my father who had recently been diagnosed with ALS. He progressed very quickly. She also is helping us care for my mother-in-law who is bedridden and has dementia. She has been an absolute gift to my family. She always shows up and is punctual and...
Gail B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I've been a CNA for 20+ years, and I truly enjoy giving care to those in need. Whether it's an Alzheimers', Dementia, Cancer patient, or just someone seeking companionship, I have always given it my all.
General care includes, but not limited to meal preparation, ADL, mobility support, medication reminder, cleaning and grocery...
Yvonne can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, hospice services, home modification, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
(1)
Hello! I am a certified caregiver who is very dedicated and passionate about caring for and improving the quality of life of the elderly. I've worked in the Caregiving/ Healthcare Industry for 10 years, starting my career as a director in an Assisted Living Care facility where I delivered daily living assistance to 180+ resident...
Micci can also help with: Mobility assistance, errands, meal prep, dementia, companionship, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Micci is friendly, kind and personable....my father at age 89 looked so forward to her visits! She engaged with him by doing the many activities she found he loved to do such as, playing cards, talking, listening and singing along to music, looking at photographs...
Eddie F.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have such a great personality, honest, patient, caring and reliable. I'm a certified HHS and CNA nurse. Years of experience in senior care and great references.....
Senior caregiver
Sheronia can also help with: Dementia, mobility assistance, errands, transportation, meal prep, companionship & more
5.0
"Sheronia is a wonderful caregiver for my father. She's extremely punctual, makes sure that he is always showered, dressed, and attends to all of his needs. She also straightens up the house when my father is resting. Most importantly, Sheronia is incredibly kind...
Allison L.
5.0
(1)
Hello everyone. I am a caregiver for senior citizens and I have several years of experience. I am also certified and I am looking for a full time private job with at least 8 to 10 hours a day, but if that's too much we could negotiate on that. Thanks!
5.0
"She treated my Dad like he was HER Dad. I will always be grateful to Loretta for the care she provided him. She is passionate, smart and reliable. I highly recommend her."
Liz M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Quality care and ready to help seniors during these very difficult times.
Ana is experienced in Private Duty Care. She has worked with families that have dialysis, Alzheimer's and other health issues. She understands that seniors require compassion and patience. Ana always considers her clients as an extension of her family....
Ana can also help with: Personal care, hospice services, dementia, respite care, home modification
5.0
"Ana has been taking care of my grandparents for a year. She has become an extension of our family. She treats my family as she would her own. She is very dependable and very hardworking. Her responsibilities include health care management, coordinating doctors'...
Amanda P.
3.0
(2)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Skills: I'm an experienced caregiver and health aid, able to provide services as: Giving medicine, feeding, bathing, dressing and exercising of disable person.
I worked for a person after a stroke and I used equipment like mechanical lifts and tube feeding.
I am willing to work during night or day.
I have a car and pretty...
Alina can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, hospice services, live-in home care, companionship, errands & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Medical Equipment Experience
Jessica F.
Merrick, NY
$25/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hi my name is Jessica. I have been a Companion for about 4 years. I have worked with multiple families who have since become my own. I would be happy to give you my references. My main goal in being a companion is to do things your loved one enjoys, help them with anything they may want or need done and to give a sense of relief...
Jessica can also help with: Home modification, errands, meal prep, respite care, light cleaning, mobility assistance & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Jessica was a Godsend when I needed help with my mom. Jess is the most kind, sweet, compassionate and patient person. My mom adored her. She was creative and fun, whether it was with games and activities or sweet conversation. Jess brought an energy that my mom...
Care member
4.8
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I've been a caregiver for 12 years, and love giving the best care to my patients, I also enjoy talking to them and making them very comfortable. I became a caregiver because I like to help and encourage the elderly. I'm an honest, loving and caring person. It gives me a great satisfaction to know that I'm helping my client. I'm...
Elka can also help with: Live-in home care, errands, companionship, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CNA
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
4.0
"Although Elka was only with us a short time our family felt very close and comfortable,Elka is soft spoken and pleasant and was a pleasure to work with "
Kathleen G.
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: Live-in home care, dementia, personal care, respite care, home modification, hospice services & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
Wound Care
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.
Karen V.
Wantagh, NY
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(11)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Karen, I am a certified caregiver with 15+ years of experience. I am Reliable, Honest, Compassionate. With References. I have lots of experience with patients with Alzheimer's /Dementia, Also experience with oxygen tanks, Diabetes and Wound Care. Certified CPR/ First Aid. Would love to be a care taker and...
Karen can also help with: Personal care, dementia, errands, mobility assistance, companionship, meal prep & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
5.0
"Caring, Reliable, dedicated, trustworthy- all around great person "
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a certified HHA and caregiver for the past 15 years. I'm very tidy clean and detailed organized and very trust worthy responsible empathetic and loving. I'm very able bodied and can work superbly independently. Responsibilities include timely intake of medications and organization and doctors visits. I provide overall...
Maya can also help with: Light cleaning, companionship, dementia, hospice services, home modification, meal prep & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Maya was an excellent caregiver for my mother with Alzheimer's. She always showed up early and she was very dependable. She was able to provide wound care, operate a Hoyer lift and handle all my mother's needs in a caring and competent manner. She was very well...
Lori G.
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: Personal care, dementia, hospice services
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.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a skilled Nursing Assistant, with more than 25 years of experience.
Over the years I performed different duties in the Healthcare Industry, including taking care of clients with Alzheimers / Dementia and special needs.
I also have experience with administering and managing medications.
I am an outstanding multitasker and...
Marcelle can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, dementia, hospice services, meal prep, live-in home care & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Very professional. Skilled. She had a warm demeanor that puts my elder at ease."
Ed F.
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Recent caregiver reviews in Island Park, NY
Dorothy M.
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 knowing that my mom is in good...
- Paula D.
Faith J.
5.0
I would not hesitate to hire Faith if you are looking for a caregiver. She is excellent and dependable.
- Nancy T.
Micci C.
5.0
Micci is friendly, kind and personable....my father at age 89 looked so forward to her visits! She engaged with him by doing the many activities she found he loved to do such as, playing cards, talking, listening and singing along to music, looking at photographs and sharing memories along with this...
- Eddie F.
Sheronia A.
5.0
Sheronia is a wonderful caregiver for my father. She's extremely punctual, makes sure that he is always showered, dressed, and attends to all of his needs. She also straightens up the house when my father is resting. Most importantly, Sheronia is incredibly kind and compassionate (and tells my mom...
- Allison L.
Loleta C.
5.0
She treated my Dad like he was HER Dad. I will always be grateful to Loretta for the care she provided him. She is passionate, smart and reliable. I highly recommend her.
- Liz M.
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FAQs for finding caregivers in Island Park, NY
What caregiver services can I find near me in Island Park, NY?
Most private senior caregiver services in Island Park, NY will offer companionship, safety supervision, and assistance with daily activities in the comfort of the person's home. Caregivers can help seniors to move safely around their home, provide social and emotional support, assist with different degrees of personal care (bathing, dressing, or feeding), and help with meal preparations or light housekeeping. They can also help your loved one with medication reminders, and some can even drive them to any errand or doctor appointments around Island Park.
How much does it cost to hire a caregiver in Island Park, NY in 2025?
The average rate for hiring a caregiver in Island Park, NY on Care.com as of April, 2025 is $22.67 per hour. This cost may fluctuate depending on the type of assistance needed by your senior loved one and the caregiver's experience and certifications.
How do I find private caregivers near me in Island Park, NY?
There are currently 6 caregivers in Island Park, NY on Care.com. You can filter and sort caregivers by distance from Island Park, NY or zip code, although you can expand the radius of your search if you'd like to increase your options. From there, compare candidates by reading about their experience working with seniors, the type of caregiving services they provide, and their hourly rate. Be sure to run background checks and check references from other families in Island Park before making a hiring decision.
Are private caregivers near me in Island Park, NY background checked?
Yes, caregivers near you in Island Park, NY on Care.com are asked to complete an annual background check called a CareCheck. Senior caregivers who complete this background check will have a badge on their profile displaying the date it was run. While CareCheck is a good start, we strongly recommend that you follow some additional steps for hiring a caregiver for seniors safely, which include interviewing candidates, checking references, and running your own background check. Visit our Safety Center to learn more.
Ratings for Island Park, NY caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.0 / 5
Caregivers in Island Park, NY are rated 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews of the 60 listed caregivers.