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60 caregivers are listed in Smithtown, NY
The average posted rate is $26/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby caregivers is 7 years
Caregivers in Smithtown, NY
5.0
(7)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have always loved being a caregiver for children, animals and the senior population. I have 20+yrs of experience with Seniors including my position of Office Manager/Client Care Coordinator for 14 yrs with a Home Care and 5 yrs with a Nursing Home. I am reliable, honest, dependable, organized, clean, active and I love to cook....
Karen can also help with: Dementia
5.0
"Karen has become a family member in a sense, her compassion for my mom is above and beyond what I expected or can ask for !
Karen is attentive to all my mothers needs , she communicates with me regularly so that I never have a question .
When my days come , I'm...
Charles A.
4.4
(7)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a nurturing/empathetic person who would be an asset to a senior needing transportation to medical appointments, food shopping, general errands, church visits, etc.. I can also help with light house work and provide good company. Certified Home Health Aide Certification with perfect score. CPR/First Aide Certified....
Kathy can also help with: Light cleaning, companionship, hospice services, meal prep, errands, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Kathy is on top of it! Very organized and caring. I would highly recommend her."
Larry L.
Experienced senior caregiver I am a mature caring, compassionate adult who has helped my disabled dad as well as others for 5 years I am willing to run errands - check in - light cooking - pick up food - perscriptions ect. I am a responsible, dependable adult who would like to help others in need.
Diane can also help with: Dementia, personal care
I have provided hare provided care for seniors which I love to do. Often they feel alone and I like to make them feel good knowing that I care about them. I am very strong and I don't have a problem with assisting with mobility.
David can also help with: Dementia, personal care
Khatia S.
Smithtown, NY
$30-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
Available For Companionship, Housekeeping And Meal Prep.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Experienced Friday/Weekend Caregiver Available I'm Khatia, originally from Georgia, with a bachelor's degree in West European languages. With over 5 years of dedicated caregiving experience in New York, I offer compassionate care tailored to your loved one's needs! As a CPR/first aid certified caregiver, I specialize in...
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
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.
5.0
(2)
Hi there I'm an experience Home health aide
For the past 6 years. I am certified in Pca & Hha since 2017. I am also fimiliar with Cpap as I have worked for 4 years in the Cdpap department.
I have more avaliabilty Overnight's then Day time shift's.
I am a outstanding responsible and caring individual that loves giving more then...
Diana can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, dementia, companionship, errands, hospice services & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"She is a great person she is lovely and caring person u would love how she is and having her around"
Glenis C.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a compassionate mom of 2 girls and grandmother of 3. I have been caring for the elderly for the last 5 years and it is very rewarding. The elderly Long for care, love, compassion and companionship and I enjoy giving that.
No greater compliment in the world when after watching someone for so long, they consider you family...
Crescenza can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, companionship, transportation, errands
5.0
"Creszenza is delightful & professional in all categories. Her care shines and my mother simply adores her."
Antonietta E.
5.0
(1)
3 yrs experience
HHA certified
full-time
available Monday-Saturday
PCA experience
hrs; 9am-6 p.m.
Huntington area
Wendy can also help with: Personal care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Wendy is a hard worker and caring person and treats her patients as if they were her own family she goes above and beyond it was a true pleasure to have her "
Care member
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: Errands, hospice services, light cleaning, dementia, companionship, personal care & 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
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I enjoy giving and caring for the elderly. My first experience was with my mother-in-law. I cared for her completely for 10 weeks. My first job was for a 70-year-old woman with the onset of dementia and mostly blind, I cared for her for five years. My next job I took care of an 89-year-old woman with the onset of dementia. She...
Dolores can also help with: Dementia, personal care
5.0
"Dolores was amazing with my mother, who has dementia. She took such great care of all of my mother's needs. Dolores also took time to learn about our culture ( our clothes , food and music ) in an effort to make my mom more comfortable. It was a pleasure and a...
Furkhunda R.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 8 years of experience as senior caregiver. Reference available upon request. I'm a pets friendly. My service includes lightly housekeeping, patients laundry, prepared and serve meal. Shower, encourage range of motion. Clean patients bathroom, bedroom.. ext.
Madeline can also help with: Mobility assistance, meal prep, companionship, light cleaning, personal care, errands & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"I hired Madeline and she cared for my 94 yr old Dad for 3 months. She is hardworking, caring, capable, organized, reliable, chatted with Dad and kept him engaged, cooked meals, cleaned and sanitized. Extremely professional, dependable and knowledgeable. A Gem!!"
Dana M.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Antonia, I have 15 years experience working in the caregiving and medical fields. This time has made me very dependable , loyal and committed to every client I take on. Over the years I have come to love working with my favorite people, the elderly. Unfortunately my previous employer, the wonderful woman I was...
Antonia can also help with: Personal care, live-in home care, dementia
5.0
"Annie is the most caring person I ever met. She treated my Mom as if she were her own mother. She will do anything to help my mom
She will be a wonderful addition to anyone's family."
Lori L.
Thelma P.
Bay Shore, NY
$20/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Eight years experience as a caregiver I took care of my father-in-law when he was sick took care of a dear friend . I work with afib cancer dementia I give my heart to the elderly patients, They deserve the best care. I prefer to work with Recco agency
5.0
"Thelma was an excellent caregiver to my mother. She was very caring and compassionate. She went above and beyond to make my mother’s needs met. Thelma took care of mother for over two years until her passing. I would highly recommend her."
Care member
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: Personal care, hospice services, live-in home care, home modification, respite care, dementia & 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
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have taken care of my mother and my grandmother they were both confined to bed. I am very patient and kind and I am compassionate person.
Anne can also help with: Personal care, dementia, home modification, visiting physician
Skills:
CNA
5.0
(2)
2007 to 2012: I took care of my mother-in-law who lived with us in her old ages; she had dementia and several health complications.
2018 to 2020: I watched a lovely husband and wife. He was in his mid 90's, and she was in her late 80's with dementia. I would dress them, take care of their medications, and prepare three meals a...
Michael can also help with: Personal care, hospice services, live-in home care, dementia
5.0
"Michael was the primary caretaker of my father and step mother, My Dad passed Nov 2019 and he stayed on and took care of my step mom until her situation needed to be changed. He treated them like they were his family. My father had a skin cancer behind is ear,...
Michele L.
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: Respite care, live-in home care, personal care, dementia
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
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am an adult who has 20 years experience with dementia Alzheimer's patients . I've been doing this privately for seniors advocating I have numerous references at any time you can speak to anyone who I I have worked for . I feel this is my calling I like to work with seniors I think they have a lot to give and I am honest...
Joann can also help with: Personal care, hospice services, respite care, dementia, visiting physician
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Joann is a wonderful caretaker with a lot of experience! She has been caring for my parents, who are in their 90s, and we are all extremely happy with her! Joann works very hard and does a super job overseeing all of the PT exercises my father has to do for a...
Lynn G.
4.3
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm a dedicated healthcare professional with a passion for providing the highest level of care and comfort to patients. With years of experience in wellness, medication management, and caregiver roles, I'm committed to making a positive impact on the lives of those I serve. My skills, education, and compassionate approach make...
Niqunea can also help with: Personal care, dementia, light cleaning
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Nicki was amazing . She took care of both mom and dad . Mom had Alzheimer's and dad had Dementia she really made their days comfortable and had the patience (they were a handful) also she made the family feel at ease . HIRE HER ! we loved her "
Amy A.
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Recent caregiver reviews in Smithtown, NY
Karen M.
5.0
We had the pleasure of getting to know Karen when she came to care for our mother. She is a natural at what she does and we were lucky and grateful to have her in our lives during a time that was very overwhelming.
She is very professional, compassionate, capable and empathetic and is attuned to...
- Catherine M.
Kathy V.
5.0
Kathy was a wonderful caregiver for my parents. She's warm, compassionate and very hard working.
- Andrew S.
Ashley R.
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.
Diana J.
5.0
She is a great person she is lovely and caring person u would love how she is and having her around
- Glenis C.
Crescenza C.
5.0
Creszenza is delightful & professional in all categories. Her care shines and my mother simply adores her.
- Antonietta E.
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FAQs for finding caregivers in Smithtown, NY
What caregiver services can I find near me in Smithtown, NY?
Most private senior caregiver services in Smithtown, 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 Smithtown.
How much does it cost to hire a caregiver in Smithtown, NY in 2025?
The average rate for hiring a caregiver in Smithtown, NY on Care.com as of February, 2025 is $26.40 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 Smithtown, NY?
There are currently 5 caregivers in Smithtown, NY on Care.com. You can filter and sort caregivers by distance from Smithtown, 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 Smithtown before making a hiring decision.
Are private caregivers near me in Smithtown, NY background checked?
Yes, caregivers near you in Smithtown, 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.
Ratings for Smithtown, NY caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.5 / 5
Caregivers in Smithtown, NY are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 14 reviews of the 60 listed caregivers.