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Caregivers in Port Washington, NY
Salome M.
Port Washington, NY
$30/hr • 3 yrs exp
Compassionate caregiver with 3 years of experience working home environment. Passionate about elder care, skilled at managing schedules and keeping patients as active as possible. Culturally sensitive with the ability to provide both physical and emotional support to my patients. Extensive experience patients with Dementia and...
Salome can also help with: Live-in home care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Diana B.
Port Washington, NY
$25/hr • 9 yrs exp
I became a caregiver because I am good with taking good care of elders with passion and from my heart. I know how to empathize. I have a personal understanding and connection with a person I am taking care of. I'm patient and flexible as well as passionate about what I do. I am attentive and always responsive to situations in a...
Diana can also help with: Personal care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Hi, my name is Vanessa I have 25 years old, I live in port Washington, I have experience taking care adults, As I know and my family always teach me to respect the old people, I like to treat them as they deserve, with patient, confidence and love , they give us all that we are and they deserve it.
I can help with the...
Vanessa can also help with: Transportation, errands, light cleaning, meal prep
I am a nurse aide. I have years of professional experience with patient care, bathing, toileting, ambulating, nutrition, documentation, responding to patient needs. I love working with the elderly and helping them improve their quality of life. I work with seniors to rehabilitate them after being in the hospital or rehab. I use...
Chris can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, personal care, errands
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
"What an angel!!! Rickie is patient, kind and just all around wonderful. I am so happy that care.com put us together because my mother in law is so happy! Rickie treats my mother in law like a dear friend instead of a job. My whole family is very grateful. "
Dana L.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a very skilled senior caregiver. I am caring, trustworthy, and reliable. I enjoy engaging my patients in conversation and have a good sense of humor. I prefer live-in care and will cover light cooking, cleaning, laundry, and other household chores. I have a drivers license and am a capable driver if needed for running...
Antonnette can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, live-in home care, dementia, meal prep, companionship & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Antonnette is compassionate, trustworthy and excellent with patient care. She is an experienced caregiver who adapts well to her work environment and the family that she works with. She has a good sense of humor and an upbeat personality. We all loved her."
Irene F.
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, home modification, live-in home care, dementia, personal care, respite care & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
CPR
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
(1)
I have more than 10 years of experience caring for seniors with dementia, physical handicaps and special dietary requirements in the comfort of their homes. I disliked the care given to my then ailing grandmother and I treat my clients as if they were my kin and give them the kind of care and respect they deserve.
Marcia can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, visiting physician, personal care, respite care
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"My family and I hired Marcia to assist me in my home post surgery third shift (11pm-7am). I needed to have medication at odd hours of the night and early morning. She prepared my meals and assisted me to the bathroom. She was excellent at helping me keep my home...
Joan M.
Mona L.
Flushing, NY
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hi , I'm Mona L., , CHHA & CNA with 15 + years of caregiving experience. I have Assisted elderly with daily functions. Provide all daily living tasks to enhance quality of life for the elderly patients. Assisted resident with bathing, dressing, feeding and daily functions. Experience with various medical conditions including...
Mona can also help with: Visiting nurse, personal care, live-in home care, home modification, dementia, hospice services & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Mona is a reliable person. She is compassionate and caring. I highly vouch for her character. I've known her since 2008. "
Carolyn C.
Maria Z.
Bronx, NY
$35-45/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have a huge passion for caring for others, especially the elderly.
I worked for a company called AHRC, where I took care of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
I have also cared for my father after he had a stroke in 2003. Not only did it restrict his independence but his condition Diminished his...
Maria can also help with: Meal prep, errands, transportation, light cleaning
5.0
"Maria is without a doubt a five star provider! She takes charge and jumps right in to every task our senior mom asks of her and is able to handle multiple tasks. Maria has a proactive work ethic, is assertive and at the same time genuine, kind and nurturing. She...
Valerie G.
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: Dementia, meal prep, live-in home care, light cleaning, companionship, errands & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CNA
CPR
5.0
"Caring, efficient and very reliable!!"
Care member
4.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Brianna. I have 5 years of experience working with the senior population. I have previous work experience working in rehabilitative senior home care, non-profit infectious disease care and within the New York City Health and Hospitals sectors. My expertise is rooted in paying attention to detail and ensuring...
Brianna can also help with: Personal care, mobility assistance, dementia, companionship
Skills:
CPR
Wound Care
Home Health Aide
4.0
"We were lucky enough to work with Briana this fall for a few weeks. She was great with my daughter, dependable and organized. Sadly our family needs changed so we didn't move forward with a PT job but I highly recommend her."
Melissa V.
4.9
(43)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I am a professional, compassionate reliable in-home caregiver. I have 15 years experience with passion in health care field. Excellent communication. I am skilled in medication management, daily meal preparation, exercises, errands, medical appts, light housekeeping, total care/hygiene, makeup, hairstyles. I do my best to assure...
Drita can also help with: Home modification, hospice services, companionship, dementia, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
CPR
5.0
"Drita provided daily care for my elderly grandmother. Drita was punctual, attentive to my grandmother’s needs, such as preparing meals, grooming, and dressing. Drita was also trustworthy, friendly, kind, compassionate and I recommend her to other families. "
Care member
5.0
(6)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Working as a senior caregiver is a passion that is both satisfying and gratifying I have been doing this for several years . I am a trained caregiver with experience working with dementia cancer and mobility issues, I have experience working with Parkinson's as well as hospice care. I provide housekeeping, errands, medication...
Joan can also help with: Companionship, hospice services, errands, live-in home care, light cleaning, dementia & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CNA
Wound Care
5.0
"Joan worked for my parents for 2.5 years. She was BY FAR the best of numerous caregivers we hired since my stepmother came out of rehabilitation after having had 2 strokes, and also has very advanced Parkinson's disease.
Joan did more than any other caregiver...
Elena B.
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: Light cleaning, dementia, companionship, live-in home care, hospice services, errands & 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've been a HHA for the past seven years and it has been a very fulfilling job for me, it has really helped shape my attitude most especially giving me the patience to interact and deal positively with all kinds of people I meet, I've worked for so many interesting elderly people and I don't regret being a caregiver, I love what...
Bernice can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, errands, hospice services, home modification, companionship & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"She definitely fit the criteria we look for dependable and reliable. I had the pleasure of working with her, she was excellent with my mom, although my mom didn't require too much, she helped her in every way possible. We look forward to working with her again."
Wendie M.
Deasha T.
Bronx, NY
$30-50/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Compassionate caregiver with over 10 year of experience working in home care and assisted living facilities, very passionate, skilled in assisting with daily living committed to wellbeing and health of patients I'm very kind always showing empathy BSL & CPR certified, very reliable I look forward to speaking with you to further...
Deasha can also help with: Dementia, mobility assistance, companionship, errands, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Deasha has been a pleasure worked with Dad for many years very attentive and really care thank you for making our life easier ."
Jennifer R.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am both empathetic and compassionate, and enjoy working with people. With over 8 years experience in Healthcare, and 3 years specifically as a Caregiver, I find pleasure in helping others. I think it's important that a caregiver have a desire to want to help those in need; which shows through their body and nature of work....
Barakat can also help with: Dementia, personal care, live-in home care, respite care, hospice services, visiting nurse & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"We invited Barakat to our home for an extended interview and really liked her. She was excellent and attentive with my elderly mother. She's also easy to talk to and smart."
Julia M.
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 was a life saver. When a dear family friend suddenly needed care, Pabitri was the answer to our prayers. She is reliable, hardworking and has a heart of gold. Her sense of humor made our friend's last year of life enjoyable. In addition to cooking, laundry,...
Pat H.
5.0
(5)
Hello, my name is Doris. I have been working as a health care worker at Mount Sinai Hospital for over 10 years. I have, also, provided patient care in private and nursing home settings. From these experiences, I have acquired the skills and knowledge to work with a diverse patient population with chronic illnesses. I look...
Doris can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, light cleaning, errands, companionship, meal prep & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CNA
CPR
5.0
"Doris is one of the most dependable people I have the pleasure of working alongside. She is meticulous and has one of the strongest work ethics I've seen."
Brittany M.
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Recent caregiver reviews in Port Washington, 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.
Antonnette S.
5.0
Antionette is very caring and also very knowledgeable in the care of the elderly. I worked with her for a hospice patient, and she was excellent at End of Life care with both the patient and family. She communicates very well and is extremely compassionate. I would love to help her find another...
- Jacqueline C.
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.
Marcia B.
5.0
My family and I hired Marcia to assist me in my home post surgery third shift (11pm-7am). I needed to have medication at odd hours of the night and early morning. She prepared my meals and assisted me to the bathroom. She was excellent at helping me keep my home and surround areas clean, my laundry...
- Joan M.
Mona L.
5.0
Mona is a reliable person. She is compassionate and caring. I highly vouch for her character. I've known her since 2008.
- Carolyn C.
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FAQs for finding caregivers in Port Washington, NY
What caregiver services can I find near me in Port Washington, NY?
Most private senior caregiver services in Port Washington, 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 Washington.
How much does it cost to hire a caregiver in Port Washington, NY in 2025?
The average rate for hiring a caregiver in Port Washington, NY on Care.com as of January, 2025 is $26.25 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 Washington, NY?
There are currently 4 caregivers in Port Washington, NY on Care.com. You can filter and sort caregivers by distance from Port Washington, 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 Washington before making a hiring decision.
Are private caregivers near me in Port Washington, NY background checked?
Yes, caregivers near you in Port Washington, 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.