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60 caregivers are listed in Merritt Island, FL
The average posted rate is $21/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby caregivers is 3 years
Caregivers in Merritt Island, FL
5.0
(2)
I bring a wealth of personal experience and a genuine love for every caregiving opportunity, I have five years of caregiving experience,
I am dependable and reliable. I can be trusted for exceptional care and peace of mind.
Laura can also help with: Meal prep, companionship, errands, mobility assistance, light cleaning, transportation & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Laura's caregiving for my grandmother was outstanding. She was consistently punctual, incredibly kind, and always so attentive. Laura's ability to identify my grandmother's needs made her an invaluable resource. I couldn't have asked for a better caretaker. Thank...
Care member
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
The past 11 years I have been mostly working with people who suffered from Dementia and I enjoyed caring for all of my seniors tremendously. The majority of seniors lived in their homes while I provided care for them. I was also a supportive companion for a client in an Assistant Living Facility. I have assisted seniors in the...
Heike can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, companionship, transportation, errands, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Heike took care of my Mom for couple years while she was struggling with dementia. Heike was a great comfort to her. My Mom didn't know too many other people in the end, but I always felt she had a special connection to Heike. Heike was my Mom's companion when...
Mark J.
I am extremely patient and compassionate and willing to care for individuals of all ages and abilities.
Kellie can also help with: Personal care, respite care, dementia, visiting physician, home modification
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Erica! I am looking forward to caring for you or your loved one. I have several years of experience working with Senior Care. My most recent experience was working with an 88-year-old woman. I not only helped a family care for their loved one, but I made a friend. My senior care involved working with early-onset...
Erica can also help with: Companionship, personal care, errands, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Susana L.
Merritt Island, FL
$25/hr • 3 yrs exp
I'm a respectful, empathetic, reliable, compassionate, patient , observant and caring caregiver. I'm passionate about my job and enriching peoples lives in any way I can. I have completed the CNA training I have experience with home health and working with Alzheimer's patients and disabilities.
Susana can also help with: Companionship, hospice services, live-in home care, mobility assistance, errands, meal prep & more
Skills:
CNA
With three years of dedicated experience in senior care, I provide thoughtful and attentive support to meet a variety of needs. I am CPR and First Aid certified, ensuring safety and peace of mind for my clients and their families.
I am comfortable assisting with daily tasks such as bathing, meal preparation, medication...
Sasha can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, transportation, errands, light cleaning
jessica G.
Merritt Island, FL
$18-25/hr • 2 yrs exp
I'd describe my personality as I am detailed, compassionate and fun loving
I like caring for seniors because they did not ask for life to catch up to them. We all need help at some point in our lives and seniors are stories waiting to be told. I also like taking care of people and daily tasks being me joy
I'm looking for a job...
jessica can also help with: Transportation, errands, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
During my education and experience, I have gained strong skills in providing quality care to the elderly. I am experienced in daily care of my clients, giving assistance with (ADL's) bathing, grooming, range of motion, medication management, and assisting with toileting, transfers and mobility. I am CPR certified and completed...
Lisa can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, light cleaning, errands, meal prep, companionship & more
Skills:
CPR
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"She goes over and above her job description. So loving and caring with my grandmother. She also took on caring for my grandfather and father. She’s a part of our family. We all love her. She would be a great asset to anyone that has loved ones who need to be cared...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have worked as a caregiver for over 20 years. I truly love working with seniors because they have so much to share with me. I am a hardworking, compassionate, understanding, empathetic, patient and caring woman. My experience includes working with Alzheimer's and Dementia patients, stroke victims and partially paralyzed...
Bernadette can also help with: Meal prep, mobility assistance, errands, light cleaning, companionship, dementia & more
5.0
"Fabulous, dependable, "can do anything" per my 84 yo father. Bernadette is so incredibly kind. I could not have picked someone better to look out for my dad with my being thousands of miles away. She drove him to his appointments, helped him organize his office,...
Dee F.
Amber F.
Cocoa, FL
$15-26/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
I have been a caregiver for about 9 years now I love helping and taking care of others as much as needed. I love to help others so they can continue doing what they love. I can be very creative with activities through the day and want to make people as comfortable as I can. I'm experienced with dementia, bathing, dressing,...
Amber can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, companionship, meal prep, dementia, hospice services & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
5.0
"Amber is great! She cared for my late mother. Amber was gentle and kind. My mother suffered from a stroke and had difficulty speaking and need full assistance. Amber was always patient and anticipated mom's needs. She was proficient in transferring and could handle...
Sharron S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a mom of two with all of them in school. I'm from Philippines hardworking woman I live here in US 15 years. I'm looking to start working a family & assisting with love and care. I am a caring trustworthy and reliable Christian lady. I have experience working for nursing homes as well as private families. I am also CNA with...
Jeanny can also help with: Personal care
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Jeanny was a wonderful care giver for my mother. She was kind, respectful, and loving as well as being a wonderful nurse. You would be blessed to have Jeanny care for your loved ones. "
Ashley C.
Silvana M.
Melbourne, FL
$20-30/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(8)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have been a caregiver for awhile. My focus is to meet the client's needs in addition to ensure comfort, safety and caring in a professional timely manner.
Silvana can also help with: Transportation, meal prep, companionship, light cleaning, errands
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"We hired Silvana through Care.com and she has been working for us for a month providing Housekeeping and Senior Care for my 89 year old mom. Silvana is very pleasant, a hard worker, and tackles the dirty jobs I like to avoid. She is very kind and understanding...
Laura B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I was raised by a nurse and have been assisting with care of people after surgery and elderly since I was in grade school (family and friends of family). My mom is currently in a home at 92, but I was her primary caregiver and helper for 15 years before she went into a retirement home. I still take her to her appointments, out...
Christina can also help with: Errands, respite care, light cleaning, hospice services, meal prep, live-in home care & more
Skills:
Wound Care
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Christina is the absolute best. She helps my dad out because I live far away and can't do it, and I am always 100% confident that he is in good hands. He has health issues that are affected by any dust or mold, and Christina has cleaned out every hint of anything...
Laura C.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello:) I'm Natia. I've been working as a care giver for 8 years. I'm HHA certified , CPR / First aid-trained. I've worked with many different kinds of patients: dementia, on hospice, paralyzed, bed ridden, severe skin conditions, and so on. I do: bathing, changing, dressing, cooking, laundry, house cleaning, grocery/pharmacy...
Natia can also help with: Personal care, home modification, live-in home care, dementia, respite care, hospice services & more
5.0
"Natia took care of my mother for a year with the most outstanding care I could have ever imagined. My mother was quite difficult yet Natia had a good sense of humor with her.
Natia was a very good cook and caregiver. She literally gave my mother spa...
Alex R.
Mary M.
Satellite Beach, FL
$18-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been a caregiver for over 20 years. Passionate about elder care. Charismatic, caring and patient. Able to provide both physical and emotional support and meet the client's needs.
Mary can also help with: Errands, meal prep, dementia, light cleaning, personal care
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Mary was an answer to our prayers! I was diagnosed with cancer while my son was only two (2) years old. I was unable to run after him all day as I was too sick! Mary was an amazing caretaker for him and for me! Many times she helped me with my meds, my laundry, and...
Kathleen K.
5.0
(2)
I love to care for the Elderly. It's a great feeling to be able to help individuals get back to their daily living or help ease some of the burden off them or their family. I am dedicated, committed, and reliable. I like to interact with my client. I can assist with their daily living meal prep, medication, bathing, errands,...
Naris can also help with: Errands, live-in home care, light cleaning, companionship, hospice services, dementia & more
5.0
"Naris is a kind hearted and thoughtful person. She took care of my grandmother and I'm forever grateful for her caregiving. She cares about the nutrition and the well being of a person's mindset which goes beyond most caregivers. She is very trustworthy. Anyone who...
Leala D.
I have been in the private caregiving field for over 7 years now. I really enjoy working with the elderly. I provide a number of services bathing, transportation, meal prep, house cleaning, medication monitoring, and many other things always open to more.
Amanda can also help with: Personal care, hospice services, dementia
Hi my name is Anne and I have over 25 years senior care experience. I have taken care of 6 lovely people in Heritage Isle Viera where I am also a resident
I specialize in memory care, particularly Dementia and Alzheimers. I have years experience caring for clients with Diabetes, heart and respiratory diseases, wound and ostomy...
Anne can also help with: Dementia, personal care, respite care, live-in home care
Angelica S.
Melbourne, FL
$15-30/hr
My name is Angelica. I am 26 years old and have extensive experience as a nanny/caregiver. I also worked as a teacher for 4 years and spent the past 2 years as a full-time nanny for two amazing families.
I have reliable transportation and experience with all ages, I recently renewed my Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED...
Angelica can also help with: Meal prep, transportation, light cleaning, errands
Sarah H.
Patrick AFB, FL
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Loving Caregiver- Not Just What I Do, It's Who I Am : )
Hello, a very warm welcome to all! Here are a few things to expect of me as your future Caregiver. I love helping people of all ages, and have experience working with children and adults, from babies to elderly for over a decade now. For me, it's not just a job it's who I truly enjoy to be as a person. I have very high morals,...
Sarah can also help with: Personal care, companionship, mobility assistance, live-in home care, dementia, hospice services & more
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Recent caregiver reviews in Merritt Island, FL
Laura P.
5.0
Laurie was hired as a caregiver for my mom for several months after she was diagnosed with dementia. She impressed our family with her work effort, reliability and trustworthiness
She consistently demonstrated patience and compassion when working with my mother who was often forgetful, confused...
- Care member
Heike J.
5.0
We hired Heike to help with a relative with Alzheimer's and she was kind and very responsive to our relative and knew how to keep her calm when she would start to get upset. She also helped with getting the home cleaned up. If you need help you will be happy you hired Heike. She is extremely good...
- Diana S.
Lisa K.
5.0
Lisa is one o f the kindest and most caring people I have ever known. She took great care of my father in law until he passed and then we hired Lisa on with our company where she worked until her and her family left Panama City. I would highly recommend Lisa to anyone. We are still friends to this...
- Care member
Bernadette B.
5.0
Fabulous, dependable, "can do anything" per my 84 yo father. Bernadette is so incredibly kind. I could not have picked someone better to look out for my dad with my being thousands of miles away. She drove him to his appointments, helped him organize his office, cleaned up after him, made him lunch,...
- Dee F.
Amber F.
5.0
Amber is a very caring compassionate young lady. She took care of my 94 years old father with dementia. She made him feel very happy and well taken care of. She was like family to him she saw him everyday, fixed his meals and snacks, made sure he took his morning and night meds, made sure he...
- Carmen B.
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FAQs for finding caregivers in Merritt Island, FL
What caregiver services can I find near me in Merritt Island, FL?
Most private senior caregiver services in Merritt Island, FL 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 Merritt Island.
How much does it cost to hire a caregiver in Merritt Island, FL in 2025?
The average rate for hiring a caregiver in Merritt Island, FL on Care.com as of February, 2025 is $21.86 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 Merritt Island, FL?
There are currently 7 caregivers in Merritt Island, FL on Care.com. You can filter and sort caregivers by distance from Merritt Island, FL 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 Merritt Island before making a hiring decision.
Are private caregivers near me in Merritt Island, FL background checked?
Yes, caregivers near you in Merritt Island, FL 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 Merritt Island, FL caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Caregivers in Merritt Island, FL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews of the 60 listed caregivers.