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60 caregivers are listed in Island Park, NY
The average posted rate is $22/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby caregivers is 10 years
Caregivers in Island Park, NY
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: 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
(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: Meal prep, mobility assistance, companionship, dementia, errands, light cleaning & 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.
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: Meal prep, dementia, errands, companionship, light cleaning, hospice services & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Very reliable and caring. Highly recommended! "
Bonnie M.
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: Home modification, live-in home care, dementia, personal care, respite 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.
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: Dementia, hospice services, live-in home care, respite care
Skills:
CPR
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
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 took care of my dad for over 5 years after he became sick. She's very loving responsible and trustworthy and I had nothing to be worried about while I was working. She gave my DAD a daily SMILE everyday despite his aches and pains until he passed!"
Maya N.
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: Live-in home care, personal 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: Dementia, personal care, companionship, mobility assistance, respite care, hospice services & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
Wound Care
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: Meal prep, dementia, light cleaning, errands, personal care
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: Errands, transportation, dementia, light cleaning, companionship, meal prep & more
5.0
"Dianna was kind and very caring to my Mom. She is a natural caregiver.
Mom felt safe and loved in her care. "
Care member
4.9
(8)
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: Companionship, home modification, light cleaning, dementia, live-in home care, hospice services & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
CPR
4.0
"She is very reliable & hard working"
Johann R.
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: Dementia, light cleaning, errands, meal prep, live-in home care
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: Companionship, hospice services, errands, live-in home care, light cleaning, dementia & more
Skills:
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
5.0
"Hetty is an absolutely fantastic, thoughtful & caring caregiver. She took incredible care of my father when she was his caregiver. I highly recommend Hetty! I strongly feel Hetty is the best caregiver anyone can have. My dad was very lucky to have Hetty take care...
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, hospice services, live-in home care, home modification, personal care, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
4.0
"Marsha interviewed with me this evening and she was AMAZING with amazing references."
Cassandra P.
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, live-in home care, meal prep, dementia, light cleaning
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Diann is very knowledgeable about the care she give her patients on top of that she is dependable,honest, kind,caring,patient and understanding with the care she gives love her work ethics. "
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
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,...
Marcia can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, companionship, dementia, meal prep, hospice services & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Marcia is absolutely heaven sent . I needed someone I could trust with my mom and God sent her to me. She is knowledgeable , patient and so loving! She will always be part of my family and we will never forget the care she gave to our mom for those 3 years . "
Care member
Helena H.
Queens Village, NY
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
An Optimistic Outlook. I Consider Your Longevity To Be A Blessing.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Helena here, and it is a pleasure to meet you. In addition to being kind, compassionate, and caring, I was raised in the U. S. Virgin Islands. As the oldest of my siblings, I have always been responsible for caring for people. Consequently, when I was 16, I became a caregiver and never looked back. After growing up with my...
Helena can also help with: Errands, dementia, hospice services, meal prep, light cleaning, companionship & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
"You took beautiful care of my wife during our short time together. I appreciate you, Helena; I will recommend you to my family and friends. Keep pushing; I hope to see you soon, but not too soon. Bless"
Kejahni F.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a dependable and compassionate caregiver. I have been working in the nursing home environment as a nursing assistant for over 10 years. I pride myself on being able to quickly learn new skills and adapt to any situation. In the past, I have assisted clients with their activities of daily living, engaged in conversation,...
Marlyn can also help with: Dementia, personal care, light cleaning, errands, meal prep
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"I hired Marlyn to care for my grandmother, I couldn't have been more happy to know that she was being cared for by someone who love and enjoy caring for others. Marlyn is very respectful and dependable, I would definitely recommend her for hire."
Taishi B.
5.0
(3)
I am a dedicated and compassionate care giver with over eight years of experience in providing exceptional care and support to individuals in need.
Throughout my career, I have developed a strong skill set that focuses on enhanneeds are met with respect and empathy.cing the quality of life for clients, ensuring their physical,...
Petrona can also help with: Personal care, companionship, mobility assistance, dementia, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Petrona was the care taker for my grandmother and she did an amazing job. I could not have asked for a more caring and compassionate individual who GETS THE JOB DONE. Her level of patience is uncannily amazing. She treated her as if she was her own family and...
Ashley B.
5.0
(1)
Hello My name is Cassandra, I have been working in this field for the past 15years. I love and enjoy what I do. Just being able to help others overcome obstacles and difficult task in their life. I have experience working with seniors that have dementia , Parkinson's, back surgery, Hip replacement, knee replacement, bed bond,...
Cassandra can also help with: Light cleaning, companionship, meal prep, errands, dementia, hospice services & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Tia is the best! She is currently taking incredible care of my 66 year old dad, who has early onset Alzheimer's. She is patient, caring, warmhearted, personable, and professional. She quickly adapts to whatever the situation calls for and knows how to calm my dad...
Jesse M.
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Recent caregiver reviews in Island Park, NY
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.
Nicole D.
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 clothes, light house cleaning, and...
- Lois S.
Pauline J.
5.0
Very reliable and caring. Highly recommended!
- Bonnie M.
Lucretia E.
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.
Catherine K.
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
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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 February, 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.