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60 caregivers are listed in Merrick, NY
The average posted rate is $23/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby caregivers is 7 years
Caregivers in Merrick, NY
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: Respite care, live-in home care, dementia, hospice services
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
Wound Care
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
I am an honest and trustworthy caregiver. I love to have any conversation with them. I'm very entertaining. I have a good sense of humor
Kynneth can also help with: Light cleaning, companionship, home modification, errands, hospice services, dementia & more
I have almost 10 years of eldercare experience. I specialize in Dementia, Cancer Care and Hospice. My passion is caring for the elderly and helping families through this tough time. Excellent care goes a long way to heal a person physically and mentally. I can help even with the most difficult cases. For reliable coverage with a...
Nancy can also help with: Dementia, errands, meal prep, hospice services, live-in home care, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
Jessica F.
Merrick, NY
$25/hr • 4 yrs exp
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, respite care, errands, home modification, mobility assistance & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Hello! I'm Lori and I'm looking for my next Senior Care opportunity. I pride myself with 20 years experience. I've been so lucky to work with wonderful families and find it to be an incredibly rewarding line of work. Caregiving started for me with my own grandmother, I learned how important it is to have someone you can trust...
Lori can also help with: Meal prep, mobility assistance, companionship, errands, personal care, dementia & more
5.0
(1)
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: Live-in home care, companionship, light cleaning, dementia, hospice services, errands & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
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: Dementia, meal prep, live-in home care, light cleaning, hospice services
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
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
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....
Azela can also help with: Live-in home care, hospice services, dementia, personal care
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Sweet, caring, and reliable, has been helpful with dad's recovery, so glad we found Azela on this site! "
Jenny T.
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: Personal care, dementia, respite care, home modification, hospice services, live-in home care & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
Wound Care
5.0
"Very friendly, good sense of humor. Willing to do what ever my mother needs. My mother was resistant to any assistance three years ago but she and Eileen became close quite quickly."
Emily M.
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, dementia, hospice services, respite care
5.0
"Dorothy is a wonderful, compassionate, patient caregiver! She has been helping with my mom who has macular degeneration and needs some assistance. Dorothy has a great demeanor and does whatever my mom needs while she is there from preparing a meal to doing the...
Claudia B.
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: Transportation, dementia, light cleaning, errands, 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
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: Hospice services, light cleaning, dementia, companionship, meal prep, errands & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
5.0
"Very reliable and caring. Highly recommended! "
Bonnie M.
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: Light cleaning, companionship, dementia, errands, live-in home care, meal prep & 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.
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, hospice services, dementia
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"She worked for us for 8 months.
My mom has Alzheimer's, and having Nancy care for her, i had piece of mind, so I could concentrate on my job.
She's professional, compassionate and I would highly recommend her.
"
Kelly A.
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, dementia, live-in home care, home modification, hospice services, personal care & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
4.0
"Marsha interviewed with me this evening and she was AMAZING with amazing references."
Cassandra P.
4.7
(3)
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: Meal prep, companionship, errands, live-in home care, dementia, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Elka is a caring and quality person. Very professional and considerate. She has taken good care of several people in the family and has great experience with dementia/ Alzheimer's. She cared for my grandmother that has Alzheimer's and has and always will be...
Shamika P.
5.0
(5)
As a caregiver, I pride myself on being dedicated, compassionate, and hardworking. I have been providing home care for the past four years.
My ability to learn new skills and adapt to any situation play a critical role in providing the specific type of care expected by my clients.
In the past, I have assisted clients with...
Angeleena can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, personal care, errands, meal prep
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"I've known Angeleena for more than 10 years. She has proven herself to be very hardworking, dependable and efficient. She's very kind, honest and caring. I would recommend her for any job she wishes to pursue."
Amanda P.
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: Companionship, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep, errands, mobility assistance & 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
(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: Transportation, errands, personal care, dementia, respite care, hospice services & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
CNA
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.
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: Meal prep, errands, hospice services, light cleaning, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
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.
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Recent caregiver reviews in Merrick, NY
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
Diann S.
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
Azela J.
5.0
Sweet, caring, and reliable, has been helpful with dad's recovery, so glad we found Azela on this site!
- Jenny T.
Eileen H.
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 acquainted with Eileen.
- Alexandra T.
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.
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FAQs for finding caregivers in Merrick, NY
What caregiver services can I find near me in Merrick, NY?
Most private senior caregiver services in Merrick, 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 Merrick.
How much does it cost to hire a caregiver in Merrick, NY in 2025?
The average rate for hiring a caregiver in Merrick, NY on Care.com as of April, 2025 is $23.40 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 Merrick, NY?
There are currently 5 caregivers in Merrick, NY on Care.com. You can filter and sort caregivers by distance from Merrick, 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 Merrick before making a hiring decision.
Are private caregivers near me in Merrick, NY background checked?
Yes, caregivers near you in Merrick, 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.