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60 caregivers are listed in Island Park, NY
The average posted rate is $22/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby caregivers is 10 years
Caregivers in Island Park, NY
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: Dementia, mobility assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, companionship, errands & more
5.0
"Rosaria was AMAZING with my autistic child. She has so much patience and extremely reliable She was a lifesaver for us! She is a truly genuinely compassionate person. Anyone would be very lucky to have her working with a family in any capacity!"
Karen K.
5.0
(8)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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...
Sibrina can also help with: Hospice services, light cleaning, companionship, errands, dementia, live-in home care & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Medical Equipment Experience
CNA
5.0
"Sabrina was fantastic caring for my father! We loved having her in our home. She was friendly and compassionate! We would definitely hire her again!"
Jennifer M.
4.8
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I helped my elderly father for eight years, shopping for him, taking him to various doctor's appointments and other places he needed to be driven to and also assisted him when he was walking as he was unable to do so on his own. I also helped my husband for many years while he was sick with cancer. I took him to numerous...
Rhonda can also help with: Dementia, personal care, visiting physician
5.0
"Rhonda has been a blessing to me. She is currently working for me 3 days a week for 3 hours a day. My husband passed away this past September & we lost our only child at age 40 in 2006. I was in a state of critical trauma & then suffered grief. I had no energy...
Kathy W.
Rimma B.
Rockville Centre, NY
$24/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: Dementia, personal care
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
(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: Light cleaning, companionship, errands, meal prep, hospice services, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
5.0
"Very reliable and caring. Highly recommended! "
Bonnie M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I have experience in this field I been a caregiver my whole life with a sister who is physically disabled and mentally and I also took care of my farther who had lung cancer and lost his fight 3 yrs ago and after losing my dad I moved my family to Florida and went to a online program and I worked at a assistant living homes...
Nicole can also help with: Companionship, dementia, errands, mobility assistance, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Nicole is a very hard working, honest, caring and helpful person. She did her tasks without complaint, and took good care of the patient while bringing them to Dr. appointments, PT, and trips to senior clubs. She also did food shopping, washing/folding...
Lois S.
Lucretia E.
Valley Stream, NY
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Dedicated Caregiver With Past Experience and Excellent References Looking for a Job
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My experience being an elderly caregiver has been marvelous. I'm passionate working with elderly people, I have worked for 10+ years with my last patient who recently past away. I provide him with personal care, skin care, massage, incontinence care, doctor's appointments, medication prompting, cooking, laundry, running errands...
Lucretia can also help with: Respite care, home modification, live-in home care, dementia, personal care
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Lucky is such a wonderful person who has become family to us. She took care of my step-father with such grace and love until his last day. We miss her very much."
Jennifer A.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a very compassionate, caring, reliable and trustworthy person. The uniqueness about myself is I have friends of ALL AGES and very easy to get along with!! I realized for myself after caring for individuals and families, it takes a certain kind of personality and patience to do this work. I first got into this field by...
Danielle can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, light cleaning, meal prep, companionship, errands & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"We have worked and are still working with Danielle going on 2+ years. She has become part of our family. She is able to handle shopping, errand running, appointments, and daily care for my parents, home and pets! She is skilled in assisted movements, and offers...
Kristen D.
Catherine K.
Merrick, NY
$25-30/hr • 9 yrs exp
3.7
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Catherine, I live in Merrick. I am a certified CNA/HHA. I have been a caretaker for over 10 years, I love my job, it is definitely rewarding. I have worked for hospitals/rehabs and assisted living facilities. currently I do home care, my responsibilities include bathing, dressing, grooming, transferring and...
Catherine can also help with: Hospice services, respite care, live-in home care, dementia
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Catherine was a blessing with my father-in-law got sick, she was so dedicated and loyal to him. I would highly recommend her."
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have 30 years of experience dealing with all types of cases such as Bedridden, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's Dementia, Colostomy and Catheter Care as well as cognitive disabilities etc. I'm very trustworthy, responsible, patient, loving and compassionate. I can work superbly independently on my own! I perform ADL including oral and...
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Pabitri was a life saver. When a dear family friend suddenly needed care, Pabitri was the answer to our prayers. She is reliable, hardworking and has a heart of gold. Her sense of humor made our friend's last year of life enjoyable. In addition to cooking, laundry,...
Pat H.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I am a certified home health aide. I have being working for the past 2 years taking care of elderly in the comfort of their home. my duties range from providing companionship, meal preparation, transfers and mobility, medication prompt, assisting with exercise and toileting and light housekeeping. I have experience with...
Judine can also help with: Live-in home care, light cleaning, dementia, companionship, meal prep, errands & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Judine was nice and caring. She also showed up on time."
Andyra L.
Glenn O.
Long Beach, NY
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Available For Companionship, light House Keeping...full Time Or Part Time
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a certified caregiver and have 20 years of experience. I have worked for different cases including with dementia/alzheimer disease. My duties include meal preparation, light housekeeping, grooming, transforting to/from appointments, administer medication and run errands.
I am very passionate about caring an elderly...
Glenn can also help with: Personal care, live-in home care, dementia
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Glenn worked with my father-in-law with dignity, compassion and professionalism. He went above and beyond. He helped wash, feed, dress and transfer my father in law from bed to chair. He got him ready for the day and gave him breakfast. He encouraged his...
Robert R.
3.9
(12)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
I have over 30 years of experience in elder care, dementia, Alzheimer's, tracheotomy/colostomy, JP drain, tube feeding, as well as total personal care, showers/shaving/hair-care/nail care, errands, doctors appointments and light house cleaning. I am caring and compassionate, understanding and easy to get along with, its not...
Ginger can also help with: Personal care, companionship, hospice services, mobility assistance, respite care, dementia & more
Skills:
CPR
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Ginger is competent, caring, resourceful, and reliable. Our family is blessed by her attentive, alert and positive attitude. We deeply appreciate Ginger's uplifting spirit of duty and dedication."
Dorothy M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have worked as a caregiver for over 5 years. I have been with a Jewish couple in their 90's from 2016-2020 whom have recently passed. I have learned alot from these experiences. I have worked in offices before, take care of kids as a babysitter, I have done retail business and so on. I have matured and accomplished a lot over...
Taniel can also help with: Light cleaning, personal care, dementia, meal prep, errands
5.0
"Taniel was like an angel, gently and kindly caring for our Mother in her last weeks. We would never have made it through without Taniel's loving, skilled presence."
Beverly K.
5.0
(6)
I have spent the last 2 1/2 years being a nanny for a sweet baby girl and her furry brother a silver lab, as well as her newest baby sister 5 months old. That job is coming to a stop at end of May. previously for 7 years I was Engaging the life of the elderly at an Assisted Living Facility - Doing exercises, arts & crafts,...
Dianna can also help with: Light cleaning, transportation, errands, meal prep, companionship, dementia & more
5.0
"Believe me when I say you can’t go wrong when you hire Dianna. She is the most trustworthy, Hard-working woman that you will not go wrong with She goes above and beyond in any situation She will not do you wrong I’ve known her for over 30 years She stands...
Care member
Thembeka M.
Jamaica, NY
$18-19/hr
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I love seniors and children because they're are so special and fun to be around them. I believe I have a gift cos I'm very nurturing and patient..
My previous family was very sweet I was a live in caregiver we had so much fun time and bonding I still miss her so much cos she was like my own grandma, that how I treat them like...
Thembeka can also help with: Live-in home care, meal prep, errands, dementia, light cleaning
5.0
"Thembeka currently cares for my mom - she is dependable, kind, and caring; All around great person!"
Joanne G.
5.0
(5)
I am Hetty. With 15 years of dedicated experience in mental health and senior care, I specialize in providing exceptional, compassionate support to clients and their families. I have worked with individuals at various stages of dementia, hospice care, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), I also assist with wheelchair and...
Hetty can also help with: Errands, dementia, hospice services, light cleaning, live-in home care, companionship & more
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
5.0
"Hetty is responsible, resilient, consistent, caring, compassionate, punctual, and respectful. She took care of my home domestics, my health , and every need I had. Hetty is an amazing caregiver and someone to count on."
Care member
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: Respite care, live-in home care, dementia, hospice services, home modification, personal care & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
4.0
"Marsha interviewed with me this evening and she was AMAZING with amazing references."
Cassandra P.
Nirvanie A.
Jamaica, NY
$17-24/hr
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a dependable and compassionate caregiver. I have been working in the home care industry for over 5 years. I pride myself on being able to quickly learn new skills and adapt to any situations. in the past I have assisted clients with activity of daily living . engaged in conversation, taken vital signs and maintaining a...
Nirvanie can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, respite care
5.0
"Nirvana provided exceptional care to my wife who suffered a severe hyper immune response to the moderna vaccine. She was always kind, soft, compassionate and caring towards my wife. We are relocating g for a time to our home in Mexico and will miss nirvana badly. I...
Cynthia A.
Diann S.
East Meadow, NY
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hi everyone. I have been a caregiver for 18 years and counting . I do have my (CNA) certified nursing assistant license. I do have experience in dementia. Along with other illnesses. I've worked in nursing homes hospital and private homes settings. I really enjoy what I do, making a difference in your family and love ones life....
Diann can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, live-in home care, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Diane is exceptional person to have for your family to take care of your love ones , nothing but good care , nothing compared to other aides. You never have to worry or stress when she taking care of your love one. "
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Recent caregiver reviews in Island Park, NY
Rosaria C.
5.0
Rosaria was AMAZING with my autistic child. She has so much patience and extremely reliable She was a lifesaver for us! She is a truly genuinely compassionate person. Anyone would be very lucky to have her working with a family in any capacity!
- Karen K.
Sibrina C.
5.0
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. Mom calls her the omelet queen! We would definitely have Sabrina back if our needs change.
- Kathryn L.
Rhonda R.
5.0
Rhonda has been a blessing to me. She is currently working for me 3 days a week for 3 hours a day. My husband passed away this past September & we lost our only child at age 40 in 2006. I was in a state of critical trauma & then suffered grief. I had no energy to do anything. I hired Rhonda two...
- Kathy W.
Rimma B.
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.
Pauline J.
5.0
Very reliable and caring. Highly recommended!
- Bonnie 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 March, 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.