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60 caregivers are listed in Port Jefferson, NY
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of December 2024
The average experience for nearby caregivers is 10 years
Caregivers in Port Jefferson, NY
5.0
(2)
I am a kind and compassionate caregiver. I am fun and up beat. I enjoy spending time with all people; talking, coloring, playing games, watching game shows, etc. I can do grocery shopping or laundry, whatever your needs, I would like to help! I also do light housekeeping, and meal preparation . If your looking for someone to...
Donna can also help with: Transportation, errands, light cleaning, meal prep, personal care, visiting physician & more
5.0
"Donna is great! She took such great care of my Mom. Will definitely hire her again. In a minute. That's how great she is."
Kathleen H.
Jeanine D.
Coram, NY
$25/hr • 4 yrs exp
Available For Part-Time And Full-Time Respite Care, Housekeeping, And Meal Preparation (Available For Part-Time And Full-Time Childcare, Too)
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am seeking a senior care-giving position. I've had the pleasure of care-giving for the elderly for five years or more with several different families. I am trustworthy, honest and very caring. I would provide medication reminders, run errands, do light housekeeping, be a helping hand to the family, and overall, provide...
Jeanine can also help with: Respite care, light cleaning, errands, dementia, transportation, meal prep & more
5.0
"We loved Jeanine for the way she took care of my senior mother who is now in a nursing home.
She is extremely reliable and dependable and always on time and never missed a shift She knew many different ways of helping people with dementia and ways around in...
Steve Y.
Sue Ellen P.
Ronkonkoma, NY
$20-30/hr • 4 yrs exp
Caregiver, Compassionate , Trustworthy And Client Focused .Strong Desire To Work For Elderly.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I enjoy working with the clients of all ages and socioeconomic backgrounds and have a demonstrated ability to develop great relationship with them and their families. Moreover, I am trustworthy and responsible person who take great pleasure in all kinds of care giving tasks. Besides, I am dedicated to work hard and always accept...
Sue Ellen can also help with: Live-in home care, dementia, personal care, home modification, hospice services, respite care & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Sue Ellen is a remarkable Caregiver/Personal Assistant. She is always well- organized, detailed oriented and always gets the job done. I am truly blessed to have her in my life."
Renee K.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I'm a retired RN with 35 years experience. I'm conscientious, reliable, knowledgeable, kind and empathetic.
Catherine can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, mobility assistance, companionship, personal care, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Licensed Nurse
5.0
"Catherine has been wonderful. She works with my dad daily and we couldn't be happier. Would recommend her highly."
Michelle H.
Arasely V.
Medford, NY
$25-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I have been doing Home care for a lil over 10years.. I enjoy Caring for the elderly as it give me great satisfaction knowing that I can help and care for one who is in need.. I am Dependable, Reliable, and can help in any aspects that you may need.. I currently am caring for my own 81-year-old mother that has Cancer.. I can do...
Arasely can also help with: Companionship, transportation, errands, mobility assistance, light cleaning, meal prep & more
5.0
"Aracely is a great housekeeper. Very organized.. If I still lived in the state she would definitely still be employed by me.. "
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Elise H.
Nesconset, NY
$35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have over 20Yrs of exp. W/ & W/O Alzheimers and Dementia. I've also worked W/ Myasthenia Gravis, Parkinson's & Special needs. I can assist with all Home Care needs and Light Housekeeping. I love to cook and have always brought my clients food to taste if they are allowed. I have a Clean Drivers license as well as a clean...
Elise can also help with: Light cleaning, mobility assistance, dementia, companionship, errands, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Elise is truly special. She is a well mannered, kind and passionate person. I was very impressed with the care she gave my mom who has Alzheimer’s Disease. Elise has a great personality and a very strong work ethic. She easily adapted to my mom’s needs and worked...
Care member
5.0
(2)
I have experience in long term care facilities, short term rehabilitation, and hospital settings, and most recently homecare.
I'm comfortable giving oral medication, G-tube set-up, colostomy care, and wound care, including packing, and mechanical transfer
I'd describe my personality as a quiet observer to learn ways to help...
Monique can also help with: Hospice services, errands, light cleaning, home modification, personal care, dementia & more
5.0
"Monique is a wonderful caring person, very professional, punctual and patient. "
Care member
5.0
(5)
I have over 10 years experience in care giving. Mostly caring for seniors. I cared for both of my grandparents till they passed on. They lived with me. I also worked for another elderly gentleman for about 4 years and did overnights, hospital stays with him, bathing, feeding etc. I have done a wide range of things from errands,...
Jessica can also help with: Dementia, respite care, live-in home care, personal care
5.0
"Jessica is very good at taking your loved one out weather be a movie or lunch or just out and about. "
Abbey S.
5.0
(1)
My qualifications include:
-Extremely capable and compassionate individual with extensive experience in elderly care giving.
-Hard-working, honest, able to take initiative and go beyond the expectations of employer.
-Enthusiastic to get a caregiver position at a private household utilizing qualifications and care giving skills...
Ashley can also help with: Dementia
5.0
"We hired Ashley and my father has been very happy with her work. She is dependable, hard working, and caring. We are very fortunate to have found her."
Mark G.
3.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a mature and educated woman with an aptitude for working with the elderly and disabled, a role in which my parents were a strong influence. I have worked with individuals impaired as the result of a stroke, dementia or as severe as ALS in the privacy of their own homes as well as skilled nursing facility and hospice. I have...
Myra can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, personal care, transportation, errands
Skills:
CPR
3.0
"Incorrectly shows Myra was hired.
She was interviewed"
Catherine L.
Patricia G.
Lake Grove, NY
$10-15/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I have been a companion for a woman with Alzheimer for the last three years. I give her medication and reminders as well, I make sure that she has lunch and /or dinner with her insuring she has meals and insuring that she is in a safe environment along with her personal safety at all times. We go out to which I provide...
5.0
"Patricia is super nice, and kept my dad active, she took him out often rather than sitting around."
Susan K.
Jane M.
Rocky Point, NY
$17-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have been providing senior care for many years.
I started with taking care of my parents. I drove them to the doctors and being their advocate. I helped them shop and prepared meals and clean the house for them. I have been providing care to others too doing the same services. I am reliable and dependable. Seniors need to be...
Jane can also help with: Mobility assistance, errands, meal prep, companionship, dementia, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for the incredible care provided by Jane for my Dad. From the very first day, it was clear that Jane brought not only expertise but also genuine compassion to her work.
Jane always treated my dad with...
Care member
Clara R.
Middle Island, NY
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
Kind, caring, loyal, attentive caregiver with many years of experience. I am kind, energetic, engaging and loyal. I will tend to your loved ones as if they were my own. I've handled all aspects of care giving, including bathing, dressing, meal prep, travel to doctors appointments, errands, etc. References and certifications of...
Clara can also help with: Companionship, hospice services, dementia, light cleaning, live-in home care, errands & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Clara took wonderful care of my mom, she was punctual, reliable, and compassionate. When you meet her you can feel what a warm and giving person she is, it radiates from her. She is very willing to do whatever she can to help. The schedule/hours didn't work out for...
Melanie M.
5.0
(1)
I have years of experience assisting children and adults.
I give individuals the kindness and respect they deserve. I have worked as DSP, Com Hab and CDPAP, cleared with EEDA, ACDS & Maxim.
I have my own car, a clean license, do not smoke or vape, and am fine with pets.
References can be supplied upon request.
Jayne can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, hospice services, companionship, meal prep, errands & more
5.0
"Jayne is a wonderful aide to my mother. She is gentle, kind, and dependable. Treats my mom with respect and love. I would highly recommend her. "
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I love working with the elderly. I am dependable, responsible, and honored to take care of the patients I meet and have a positive impact on their lives. I have up-to-date CNA and BLS certifications, and 8 years' experience working with patients and assisting them with eating, bathing, dressing, toileting, etc. I possess...
Samantha can also help with: Mobility assistance, personal care, meal prep, dementia, light cleaning, companionship & more
Skills:
CNA
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
5.0
"Samantha is a godsend. Words can't express how wonderful she is. She is reliable, punctual, professional, caring, experienced, knowledgeable. My mom's situation has changed and we are unable to continue with Samantha, and we are so very sad to see her go. I...
Janine E.
4.6
(9)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
I have been in the medical field for over 18 years including time in the FDNY . I am CPR certified and I love taking care of people and their families. I have many references available. I also worked as an dialysis technician.
Harmony can also help with: Companionship, personal care, hospice services, errands, dementia, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Harmony has been taking care of our 87 year old Dad for almost a year now. She is professional, kind, caring and does a great job. We are blessed to have her. She has been a great advocate for Dad in many instances, which we really appreciate. We feel like she is...
Linda S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Mary. I am doing companionship work at this time . My certifications: *Basic First Aid; *Care basics: bathing three difficult patient; *Caring for the caregiver; *Communicating with the elderly; *Pain management in the elderly; *Dementia care: staying busy with activities for residents with memory problems;...
Mary can also help with: Companionship, dementia, home modification, personal care, visiting physician
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"She had watched my grandfather for 2 years till he passed. She was there feeding him, keeping him company, making sure he got to the bathroom when he needed to. She was the only person I actually kept because she was so amazing. She actually cared and whenever I...
Sarah G.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been a Senior Care Provider for 7 years. I work mostly with Dementia patients but open to providing Companion Care to anyone in need. I am calm, easy going, compassionate, trustworthy and reliable.
I treat everyone I work with like family. I have outstanding references that will attest to that.
I can provide...
Mary can also help with: Respite care, companionship, personal care, hospice services, dementia
5.0
"Mary is a caring individual who became a cherished friend to my mother and our family. She always went above and beyond to provide whatever was needed and to ensure that my mother was well taken care of. She made my mother's life so much better by being a part of...
Keith C.
4.5
(2)
I love working with Seniors because I really enjoy listening to their past experiences! I think they are very loving and I feel happy being able to help them with whatever they need and just listen to their former life and be there to be a companion for them. I love to have conversations with Seniors and make them feel like they...
Margaret can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, companionship, meal prep, dementia, mobility assistance & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
4.0
"Margaret is a caring, devoted, trustworthy and dependable caregiver."
Julie N.
I've been working in the field for 5 years. It was right out of high school.
Latasha can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, personal care, meal prep, transportation
Skills:
CNA
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Recent caregiver reviews in Port Jefferson, NY
Donna G.
5.0
Donna is great! She took such great care of my Mom. Will definitely hire her again. In a minute. That's how great she is.
- Kathleen H.
Jeanine D.
5.0
We loved Jeanine for the way she took care of my senior mother who is now in a nursing home.
She is extremely reliable and dependable and always on time and never missed a shift She knew many different ways of helping people with dementia and ways around in helping ways. 100% Trustworthy and would...
- Steve Y.
Sue Ellen P.
5.0
Sue Ellen is a remarkable Caregiver/Personal Assistant. She is always well- organized, detailed oriented and always gets the job done. I am truly blessed to have her in my life.
- Renee K.
Catherine S.
5.0
Catherine has been wonderful. She works with my dad daily and we couldn't be happier. Would recommend her highly.
- Michelle H.
Arasely V.
5.0
Aracely is a great housekeeper. Very organized.. If I still lived in the state she would definitely still be employed by me..
- Care member
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FAQs for finding caregivers in Port Jefferson, NY
What caregiver services can I find near me in Port Jefferson, NY?
Most private senior caregiver services in Port Jefferson, 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 Port Jefferson.
How much does it cost to hire a caregiver in Port Jefferson, NY in 2024?
The average rate for hiring a caregiver in Port Jefferson, NY on Care.com as of December, 2024 is $20.00 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 Port Jefferson, NY?
There are currently 1 caregivers in Port Jefferson, NY on Care.com. You can filter and sort caregivers by distance from Port Jefferson, 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 Port Jefferson before making a hiring decision.
Are private caregivers near me in Port Jefferson, NY background checked?
Yes, caregivers near you in Port Jefferson, 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.