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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 6 years
Caregivers in Merrick, NY
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: Errands, home modification, respite care, meal prep, light cleaning, mobility assistance & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"We hired Jessica as a companion for my mother after my father passed away, but in actuality, she was so much more than a companion. She prepared meals, helped with washing & dressing, did laundry, dishes, etc. My Mom had early onset Alzheimer's Dementia when...
Jessica M.
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, respite care, live-in home care
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Cathy,
Was a wonderful addition to the team of 24 hour per day Care Givers hired to take care of for our 87 year old father. After his stroke and rehab in the hospital we brought him home for private care. Working 12 hour shifts, she was responsible for his every...
Lorraine P.
I had experience for five years, taking care of my mother who passed away in February 2024.
I did all acts of senior care in her daily life.
Laura can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, meal prep
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: Companionship, dementia, light cleaning, home modification, errands, hospice services & 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, light cleaning, hospice services, live-in home care & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
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: Companionship, dementia, personal care, meal prep, errands, mobility assistance & more
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: Companionship, dementia, live-in home care, hospice services, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Medical Equipment Experience
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, hospice services, live-in home care, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"I employed her for 5 years after going through many people. She treats people with excellent care and compassion "
Care member
5.0
(5)
My name is Marleny . Reliable, Energetic and positive
Caregiver with more than 30 years of experience always willing to provide a safe, effective and healthy environment for my patients.
I enjoy working with elderly and children as well .
Providing private home care including physical therapy , lifting and bathing and...
Marleny can also help with: Dementia, errands, respite care, light cleaning, hospice services, meal prep & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Compassionate, skilled, trustworthy, takes initiative. Marleny is a good cook, housekeeper and personal care provider. We came to feel like she was part of the family. "
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: Dementia, hospice services, personal care, live-in home 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: Dementia, home modification, respite care, live-in home care, hospice services, personal care & more
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
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.
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: Dementia, hospice services, respite care, personal care
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...
Paula D.
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: Companionship, dementia, transportation, light cleaning, errands, meal prep & 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
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: Companionship, dementia, meal prep, hospice services, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
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: Companionship, dementia, meal prep, light cleaning, errands, live-in home care & 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: Dementia, hospice services, personal care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Nancy is very dependable and caring. She has gone the extra mile for our family and treats our dad like her own. A major plus in a time of need. You can't go wrong hiring her"
Pete L.
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: Dementia, home modification, respite care, live-in home care, 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.
4.8
(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: Companionship, dementia, meal prep, light cleaning, errands, live-in home care & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Ella is a wonderful person. Very trustworthy and extremely caring. She took care of my wife who has ALS and was able to make her as comfortable as possible. I would highly recommend her to anyone in need of home care. "
Robert M.
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, errands, meal prep, light cleaning, personal care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Angie is absolutely the best home health care provider! She is highly skilled and just as important, she cared for my 94 year old Mom with the tenderness and love of a daughter. If I couldn’t get my Mom to eat or take meds, Angie always could! Angie was with us...
Care member
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, dementia, mobility assistance, light cleaning, errands, meal prep & 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.
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Recent caregiver reviews in Merrick, NY
Jessica F.
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 (and my family) needed at that time....
- Care member
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
Marleny P.
5.0
Compassionate, skilled, trustworthy, takes initiative. Marleny is a good cook, housekeeper and personal care provider. We came to feel like she was part of the family.
- 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.
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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 $23.67 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 Merrick, NY?
There are currently 6 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.
Ratings for Merrick, NY caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.0 / 5
Caregivers in Merrick, NY are rated 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews of the 60 listed caregivers.