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60 caregivers are listed in Merrick, NY
The average posted rate is $23/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby caregivers is 7 years
Caregivers in Merrick, NY
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, dementia, companionship, mobility assistance, errands & 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: Errands, transportation, respite care, dementia, hospice services, personal care & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CNA
CPR
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
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
professional responsible, kind, caring caregiver with 20 years of experience and many references... . providing full time assistance , personal care, medication management, light housekeeping , cleaning. Cooking ... References available upon request. Willing to work full time or part time., overnights..... 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. 8...
Tinatin can also help with: Live-in home care, mobility assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, companionship, dementia & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
CPR
5.0
"Tina a very professional, reliable, compassionate, caregiver. Tina took care of my mother for three years and my father for eight years. She became part of our family. She always provided the best quality of care for my parents. I would highly recommend Tina as...
Patricia C.
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: Companionship, light cleaning, meal prep, errands, hospice services, dementia & 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.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello. My name is Ellen and I am a caregiver residing in Massapequa, New York. I have been working under Care. com for over 10 years. The women whom I have cared for were not only seen as women I worked for, but we (and their families) became close over the years. Work was not seen as work. The assistance and companionship I...
Ellen can also help with: Meal prep, mobility assistance, light cleaning, errands, dementia, companionship & more
5.0
"Ellen shows compassion and patience for those that she is assisting. Your family member would be in great, honest hands"
Care member
Veronica B.
Farmingdale, NY
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Available For Companionship, Personal Care Attendant Full Time
5.0
(7)
My name is Veronica, I'm a caregiver/companion since October 1998 to present. I have worked with dementia patients, stroke patients, cancer patients and 100yrs. Old patient. I am a Filipino, from the Philippines. I am very honest, trustworthy, compassionate, reliable and very hardworking. I am loving and very caring to all my...
Veronica can also help with: Live-in home care, light cleaning, personal care, dementia, meal prep, companionship & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Veronica is simply the Best! My entire family loved her. On time, happy, positive vibe and just perfect! Very trustworthy, honest and reliable. A must hire!!!"
Denise B.
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:
CNA
Home Health Aide
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
(8)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am currently a full-time caregiver for my grandson Monday-Friday and I am looking for one time jobs when I am available. I have over 30 years of experience as a nanny, senior caregiver, pet sitter and housekeeper. I am beyond reliable and extremely caring. Current resume and references are available upon request.
NOTE: If...
Sonia can also help with: Meal prep, companionship, personal care, live-in home care, light cleaning, dementia & more
5.0
"I cannot say enough positive and wonderful thins about Sonia. She is competent , caring and an overall wonderful person. Any family would be very lucky to have her care for their loved one. Helen Y."
Care member
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, dementia, live-in home care, 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
(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: Errands, companionship, dementia, light cleaning, mobility assistance, 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.
Karen V.
Wantagh, NY
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(11)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Karen, I am a certified caregiver I have 15+ years of experience. I am Reliable, Honest, Compassionate. With References. I have lots of patience with patients with Alzheimer's /Dementia. Also experience with oxygen tanks, and Diabetes. Certified CPR/ First Aid. If needed just willing to be a companion or what...
Karen can also help with: Personal care, meal prep, dementia, errands, mobility assistance, companionship & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
5.0
"Karen was my grandmothers caregiver for 3 years. She is trustworthy, compassionate, kind, caring, responsible and reliable. I highly recommend her. "
Care member
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
"We know Rhonda for over 30 years. She was an excellent care giver for her elderly father for 11 years and for her husband, my cousin, while he had cancer. She brought up 2 children with great values. She has experience with dogs, shops, drives to all medical and...
Jerilyn K.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Lisa. I have 10 years of experience working for a large non profit. I managed a home for the mentally handicap who were suffering with Alzheimer's and Dementia. During my time working for them I worked as a counselor in several of their homes before taking a management position. I am a mother of 4 grown children....
Lisa can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, errands, personal care, dementia, respite care & more
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: Dementia, live-in home care, personal care
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.
Andrea C.
Lindenhurst, NY
$20-35/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I went to school for medical assistance and graduated . I take care of people all ages. I can help w meals light house cleaning companionship and able to give medications . I am 49 yrs old I am very patient kind compassionate and loving . I follow the Torah and put God 1st in my life. Trustworthy
5.0
"I hired Andrea after interviewing her on the spot. I just knew she was the right fit for my needs. Andrea is very dependable, punctual and respectful. She makes me feel very comfortable using her services. I would most definitely recommend her for any home care...
Patricis E.
5.0
(4)
I have worked with various seniors before and helped in caring for them. I love to work with seniors because I like to give them the companionship and the care that they need to live happily.
Patricia can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, meal prep, companionship, dementia, live-in home care & more
Skills:
CNA
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
5.0
"Caring, efficient and very reliable!!"
Care member
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: Hospice services, light cleaning, meal prep, companionship, errands, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
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.
5.0
(3)
I have 8years of experience. Help patient with:
Bathing
Dressing
Meal preparation
Light Housecleaning
Errands if required
Medication reminder
Communication
Petrona can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, light cleaning, mobility assistance, personal care, specialized care & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"We hired Petrona as a caretaker for my husband's mom. We wanted someone we were able to trust in our home and someone with a lot of patience as she was diagnosed with dementia. Petrona showed up and exceeded our expectations. She was not just there but she was...
Ramona M.
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, dementia, mobility assistance, hospice services, respite care, companionship & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
CPR
5.0
"Hired Ginger for personal care of my 90 yr old mom. Mom loves her. She looks forwarded to Ginger's visit.
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Virginia G.
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: Errands, dementia, hospice services, companionship, light cleaning, live-in home care & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
Wound Care
5.0
"Sibrina is an incredible caregiver. Her support, knowledge and communication was outstanding.
She cared for my father until his passing. He was frail and memory impaired, but she was able to make his time with her fun and interactive in a level which he could...
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Recent caregiver reviews in Merrick, NY
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.
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.
Tinatin E.
5.0
Tina a very professional, reliable, compassionate, caregiver. Tina took care of my mother for three years and my father for eight years. She became part of our family. She always provided the best quality of care for my parents. I would highly recommend Tina as a caregiver.
- Patricia C.
Helena H.
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.
Ellen D.
5.0
Ellen worked with my sister and I for years (on and off) caring for our beloved Mom. Ellen began with us after our Mom had hip replacement surgery. She exceeded all of our expectations in every way. She is a responsible, warm and caring soul. She was patient and kind with Mom and helped her regain...
- Patricia B.
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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 January, 2025 is $23.57 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 7 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.