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60 caregivers are listed in Oakland Gardens, NY
The average posted rate is $22/hr as of November 2024
The average experience for nearby caregivers is 6 years
Caregivers in Oakland Gardens, NY
Rochelle P.
Oakland Gardens, NY
$30-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Full-Time Compassionate Caregiver/Companion Available
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have 20 years of Caregiver experience. I help in administrating medication, healthy meals, doctor appointments, games, shopping, movies, restaurants.. Total Companionship. (I am not an aid) I like to make sure they have a beautiful and fun day with lots of laughs. I am also covid vaccinated. Flexible with days and times.
5.0
"Ricky has made a huge difference in my moms life- offering her companionship - taking her out- it has greatly improved our moms mental and physical health. We are so thankful we chose Ricky. She is simply the best!"
Dawn C.
Catalina E.
Oakland Gardens, NY
$15-20/hr • 2 yrs exp
I have experience in the field of care in general. Mostly with little ones with special needs, but I do also have experience with adults as I helped assist an adult/senior with special needs for almost 2 years. I always consider it that the most important thing to carry with you as a caregiver is compassion. Especially to be...
Catalina can also help with: Personal care, companionship, mobility assistance
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been working in health care since 2011 and I am also a NYS-CNA, HHA and CPR certified. I am currently located in Ashfield, MA and I am interested in working as full time caregiver.
Shakeema can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, visiting nurse
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Shakeema took wonderful care of my very good friend, after her brain tumor diagnosis. This included having to anticipate her needs because of the resultant aphasia. Shakeema was kind, engaging, thorough in her care, strong, and entertaining with her singing. Thank...
Trisha J.
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, respite care, dementia, personal care, live-in home 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.
4.7
(6)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Experience as a Home Care Caregiver 15years plus.
Provided non- medical home care services to elderly/disabled patients. Focus on personal care, Companionship, Homemaking & Transportation.
I've have provided care for Elderly, with Dementia, Parkinson's Alzheimer's, Multiple Sclerosis, Cancer & Old Age.
I have the Ability to...
Kathy can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, personal care
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
CPR
3.0
"Kathy was pleasant and on time. She took directions well for the most part. However, I don't deem her to be a safe worker. I notified her of my mom being prone to falls and on two occasions my mother was in an uncomfortable sliding position where she could have...
Carma A.
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: Hospice services, dementia, personal care, live-in home care, home modification, respite care & more
Skills:
Wound Care
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Eileen has been working in the Senior care field for many years and has always been dependable and caring."
Kevin C.
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, errands, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep, hospice services & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
5.0
"Pauline is very reliable, honest and hardworking. She is highly experienced and recommended."
Sally 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: Personal care, mobility assistance, dementia, meal prep, light cleaning, specialized care & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Thank you Petrona for being such an awesome caregiver to my aunt for 5 wonderful years . My family truly appreciate you ."
Byron S.
5.0
(1)
Hi my name is Nafeiza. I am a certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) with over 10 years of experience working as a caregiver both in private home and Hospital setting. CPR certified. I have a variety of skills to bring to my patient which are hands-on care Bathing/ Dressing feeding, meal prep doctors' appointments, transfer lift...
Nafeiza can also help with: Light cleaning, personal care, hospice services, errands, meal prep, dementia & more
Skills:
Wound Care
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Nafeiza worked with our mom for over 4 years. She is knowledgeable, personable, observant and loving. Her care was above and beyond expectations. She handled deep wound care, ostomy care, catheterization, medications as skillfully as any nurse I worked with. She...
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.
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, dementia, home modification, hospice services, live-in home care, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
CPR
5.0
"Hardworking
Compassionate
Patience
Dedicated"
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Good evening my name is Jane I'm a full time personal caregiver and I have experience taking care of my clients in New York City and Westchester County. I obtained my license as an LPN nurse HHA and CNA . I help my clients with their daily activities such as bathing, cooking, light cleaning, taking walks in the park, doctors...
Jane can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, meal prep, companionship, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
Licensed Nurse
5.0
"Jane is competent, thoughtful and very kind. I would definitely hire her again however the assignment ended."
Care member
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: Light cleaning, mobility assistance, companionship, meal prep, dementia, errands & 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
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Experience with: Dementia. Renal Failure. Stage 4 Tongue Cancer. Stage 4 Prostate Cancer. Parkinsons. PTSD. Experienced with G tube. Driving. CPR certified. Caregiving certified.
Ronald can also help with: Live-in home care, light cleaning, errands, companionship, hospice services, dementia & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Ron is a fantastic caregiver. He took care of my elderly father til his passing. He is responsible, always on time, neat and clean, and very caring. He is very knowledgeable and has a lot of experience with patients which gave us a lot of comfort especially...
Care member
Shiela D.
Flushing, NY
$22-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Live-in Caregiver dementia patient
Responsibilities:
Prepared and serve nutritious daily snacks and complete meals for him
Assist him with thorough sponge bathing dressing and grooming
Give him his morning and evening medication and vitamins
Play interesting documentaries and life stories on TV
Provide current information...
Shiela can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, dementia, companionship, hospice services, live-in home care & more
5.0
"Shiela loves what she does and continues to improve herself on her job. She adapts to any situations that arises and is very resourceful. Shiela is the go to person in our department, your company will be fortunate to have an passionate individual."
Al D.
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: Personal care, dementia, meal prep, errands, light cleaning
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
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am 55 years old with 18 years of experience in elder care. I am experienced in meal preparation, bathing and grooming, transfers, exercising, medication administration, going to doctor appointments, taking leisurely walks, and housekeeping. I am honest, reliable, very thorough, caring, compassionate, patient, warm, and...
Gintautas can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, dementia, live-in home care, companionship, hospice services & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Gintautas is very reliable. He always came to work on time and never had to take off for being sick. He was very kind to my father who had dementia. He would always talk with him and be patient with him. He is a wonderful and experienced care giver that I...
Karin M.
Winsome O.
Brooklyn, NY
$40/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
My name is Winsome and I am a mature, responsible and reliable lady. I am a loving, caring, kind and honest person with years of diverse experience in taking care of patients/clients, including mobility, cognitive impairment, cancer, stroke, Parkinson, colostomy etc. Caring for the sick/elderly is a passion of mine and as a...
Winsome can also help with: Hospice services, live-in home care, dementia
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Winsome has been everything I was hoping for when looking for someone to help out part-time with my mom. She's, first of all, a warm and loving person, caring and compassionate and eager to help wherever and whenever needed. Equally important is that she has been...
Jayne P.
Tanya R.
Bronx, NY
$20-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
Private Personal Care Attendant Full & Part-time Medication Reminding Companionship Etc
5.0
(9)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Tanya a fully vaccinated caregiver and I love taking care of the elderly. I like having conversations with them, after all, they have led full lives. My favorite pastime is reading and depending on my companion I enjoy reading to them as well. Apart from reading I would also play music for them, watch movies, brave...
Tanya can also help with: Meal prep, personal care, light cleaning, dementia, errands, companionship & more
5.0
"Tanya helped care for my wife who suffered from ALS and she was a compassionate and kind caregiver."
Mark C.
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: Companionship, live-in home care, errands, light cleaning, hospice services, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Medical Equipment Experience
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Recent caregiver reviews in Oakland Gardens, NY
Rochelle P.
5.0
Ricky has made a huge difference in my moms life- offering her companionship - taking her out- it has greatly improved our moms mental and physical health. We are so thankful we chose Ricky. She is simply the best!
- Dawn C.
Shakeema L.
5.0
Shakeema is smart, patient, kind, experienced and flexible. She knew how to handle difficult situations and went the extra mile to care for my mom with dementia. Definitely hire her!
- Matthew P.
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.
Kathy C.
3.0
Kathy was pleasant and on time. She took directions well for the most part. However, I don't deem her to be a safe worker. I notified her of my mom being prone to falls and on two occasions my mother was in an uncomfortable sliding position where she could have slid to the floor. I also noted she...
- Carma A.
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.
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FAQs for finding caregivers in Oakland Gardens, NY
What caregiver services can I find near me in Oakland Gardens, NY?
Most private senior caregiver services in Oakland Gardens, 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 Oakland Gardens.
How much does it cost to hire a caregiver in Oakland Gardens, NY in 2024?
The average rate for hiring a caregiver in Oakland Gardens, NY on Care.com as of November, 2024 is $22.50 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 Oakland Gardens, NY?
There are currently 2 caregivers in Oakland Gardens, NY on Care.com. You can filter and sort caregivers by distance from Oakland Gardens, 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 Oakland Gardens before making a hiring decision.
Are private caregivers near me in Oakland Gardens, NY background checked?
Yes, caregivers near you in Oakland Gardens, 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.