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60 caregivers are listed in Wantagh, NY
The average posted rate is $19/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby caregivers is 8 years
Caregivers in Wantagh, NY
3.9
(12)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
I have over 30 years of experience in elder care, dementia, Alzheimer's, tracheotomy/colostomy, JP drain, tube feeding, as well as total personal care, showers/shaving/hair-care/nail care, errands, doctors appointments and light house cleaning. I am caring and compassionate, understanding and easy to get along with, its not...
Ginger can also help with: Dementia, companionship, mobility assistance, personal care, hospice services, respite care & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
CPR
5.0
"Hired Ginger for personal care of my 90 yr old mom. Mom loves her. She looks forwarded to Ginger's visit.
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Virginia G.
4.9
(7)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
My name is Dorothy and I am a highly capable and professional Caregiver with 15 years experience. My role is to enrich the quality of their lives through expert care, humor and compassion. I believe in a comprehensive plan of care that will encompass the physical, psychological and mental health of my seniors. Past experience...
Dorothy can also help with: Respite care, dementia, personal care, hospice services
5.0
"Dorothy is a wonderful person and companion to my 93 year old mother who has slight dementia. The days are not always easy but Dorothy is patient, attentive to my moms needs, trustworthy, very caring and is a happy person with a positive attitude. I have no worries...
Paula D.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Lisa. I have 10 years of experience working for a large non profit. I managed a home for the mentally handicap who were suffering with Alzheimer's and Dementia. During my time working for them I worked as a counselor in several of their homes before taking a management position. I am a mother of 4 grown children....
Lisa can also help with: Errands, meal prep, respite care, dementia, personal care, light cleaning & more
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: Hospice services, meal prep, companionship, dementia, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
5.0
"Pauline is reliable, I worked with her on few different shifts and she is very experienced, dedicated to her job and always on time! Highly recommended!!"
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Marcia I'm experienced caretaker and companion with over 30+ years of providing care for the elderly in hospital/ at-home setting. I'm very patient, compassionate and empathetic also a good listener. My focus as a caregiver/companion is to provide optimal support to my patients through personalized assistance,...
Marcia can also help with: Dementia, companionship, hospice services, light cleaning, errands, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Marcia has cared for numerous members of my family. I cannot imagine there is anyone better in the industry. To say she is amazing is an understatement. My wife refers to her as the Angel sent by GOD
Marcia is incredibly skilled, professional, personable and...
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
For 12 years I helped with the personal care of a paraplegic; bathing, dressing, appointments, errands, meals and medication. At present I am working part-time with adults with disabilities. I enjoy working to uplift people and to give them a reason to be here.
Faith can also help with: Dementia, transportation, errands, hospice services, personal care, respite care & more
Skills:
CNA
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
5.0
"I would not hesitate to hire Faith if you are looking for a caregiver. She is excellent and dependable."
Nancy T.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I come highly recommended. I am a certified in medical field for over 10 years, also and certified CPR. I have my certificate for physical therapy
I a caring dependable female. if you need I have a back round check I have one thru Winthrop. I am experience with Alzheimer and dementia patients. male or female. I can clean , cook....
Nancy can also help with: Personal care, hospice services, dementia
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Nancy is very dependable and caring. She has gone the extra mile for our family and treats our dad like her own. A major plus in a time of need. You can't go wrong hiring her"
Pete L.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello. My name is Ellen and I am a caregiver residing in Massapequa, New York. I have been working under Care. com for over 10 years. The women whom I have cared for were not only seen as women I worked for, but we (and their families) became close over the years. Work was not seen as work. The assistance and companionship I...
Ellen can also help with: Meal prep, companionship, light cleaning, errands, mobility assistance, dementia & more
5.0
"Ellen shows compassion and patience for those that she is assisting. Your family member would be in great, honest hands"
Care member
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: Errands, home modification, hospice services, companionship, dementia, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
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
(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: Light cleaning, mobility assistance, meal prep, personal care, specialized care, dementia & 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)
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: Errands, light cleaning, dementia, companionship, live-in home care, hospice services & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
After taking care of many aging aunts and uncles over the years, I turned my appreciation for seniors into my career and passion. I am a caring and dependable woman available for eldercare and companionship. I have 20 years of experience with elders, including dementia, amputees, stroke patients, and Alzheimer's patients. I am...
5.0
"Joan took wonderful care of my Great Aunt and Uncle for many years. She was always patient and kind. She made the last years of their lives so enjoyable. I highly recommend Joan and know she will give your loved ones the same loving attention and care she gave...
Dottie D.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My sheer interest in caring for seniors is simply my passion to help people.
I have gained deeper understanding caring seniors in a manner that every one needs is different. But they all need someone to lend a helping hand.
I've been a health care assistant for 9 years, got my Certified Nursing Assistant License in 2012....
Azela can also help with: Personal care, dementia, live-in home care, hospice services
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Sweet, caring, and reliable, has been helpful with dad's recovery, so glad we found Azela on this site! "
Jenny T.
5.0
(6)
I have spent the last 2 1/2 years being a nanny for a sweet baby girl and her furry brother a silver lab, as well as her newest baby sister 5 months old. That job is coming to a stop at end of May. previously for 7 years I was Engaging the life of the elderly at an Assisted Living Facility - Doing exercises, arts & crafts,...
Dianna can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, companionship, errands, dementia, transportation & more
5.0
"Believe me when I say you can’t go wrong when you hire Dianna. She is the most trustworthy, Hard-working woman that you will not go wrong with She goes above and beyond in any situation She will not do you wrong I’ve known her for over 30 years She stands...
Care member
5.0
(5)
As a caregiver, I pride myself on being dedicated, compassionate, and hardworking. I have been providing home care for the past four years.
My ability to learn new skills and adapt to any situation play a critical role in providing the specific type of care expected by my clients.
In the past, I have assisted clients with...
Angeleena can also help with: Light cleaning, personal care, errands, meal prep, dementia
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Angie is absolutely the best home health care provider! She is highly skilled and just as important, she cared for my 94 year old Mom with the tenderness and love of a daughter. If I couldn’t get my Mom to eat or take meds, Angie always could! Angie was with us...
Care member
4.0
(1)
I am honest, very compassionate and a caring, kindhearted certified home health aide and CPR first aide trained with 8 years experience working in the home of clients doing laundry, with personal hygiene: bathing, groomed and changed their disposable underwear,
meal preparation according to different diet plans, giving...
Marshalee can also help with: Hospice services, personal care, dementia, live-in home care, respite care, home modification & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
4.0
"Marsha interviewed with me this evening and she was AMAZING with amazing references."
Cassandra P.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have over 20 years of institutional and home care experience. I truly enjoy my job. It gives me a sense of satisfaction to know I help to make someone's day brighter. I am very dedicated and a true professional when it comes to my job. I have a very flexible Schedule. I would be a good addition to any team, I am a team player....
Sherrill can also help with: Live-in home care, hospice services, dementia, light cleaning, companionship, errands & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"I have hired Sheryl twice to take care of my wife on Christmas day. My wife has Alzheimer’s, and Sheryl spent the day attempting to engage my wife and interact with her. She took great care of her and was amazingly caring and loving, considering she had just met...
Care member
Glenn O.
Long Beach, NY
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Available For Companionship, light House Keeping...full Time Or Part Time
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a certified caregiver and have 20 years of experience. I have worked for different cases including with dementia/alzheimer disease. My duties include meal preparation, light housekeeping, grooming, transforting to/from appointments, administer medication and run errands.
I am very passionate about caring an elderly...
Glenn can also help with: Dementia, personal care, live-in home care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Glenn worked with my father-in-law with dignity, compassion and professionalism. He went above and beyond. He helped wash, feed, dress and transfer my father in law from bed to chair. He got him ready for the day and gave him breakfast. He encouraged his...
Robert R.
Rosaria C.
Oceanside, NY
$25-32/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a fun loving caring woman who truly understands how compassion and love are essential key points in a life of a person with a disability or dementia. My personal experience as a mom of a child with a disability and a recreational assistant in a nursing home has allowed me to connect with the people I work with in a very...
Rosaria can also help with: Companionship, mobility assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia, errands & more
5.0
"Rosaria was AMAZING with my autistic child. She has so much patience and extremely reliable She was a lifesaver for us! She is a truly genuinely compassionate person. Anyone would be very lucky to have her working with a family in any capacity!"
Karen K.
Andrea C.
Lindenhurst, NY
$20-35/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I went to school for medical assistance and graduated . I take care of people all ages. I can help w meals light house cleaning companionship and able to give medications . I am 49 yrs old I am very patient kind compassionate and loving . I follow the Torah and put God 1st in my life. Trustworthy
5.0
"I hired Andrea after interviewing her on the spot. I just knew she was the right fit for my needs. Andrea is very dependable, punctual and respectful. She makes me feel very comfortable using her services. I would most definitely recommend her for any home care...
Patricis E.
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Recent caregiver reviews in Wantagh, NY
Ginger J.
5.0
5 stars is not enough for Ginger. She is a lovely, kind, positive person just to know but to have her care for our mother was a true blessing. She is completely competent and skilled, dependable, punctual and all around professional. In addition, she was wonderful for my mother mentally because...
- Danielle G.
Dorothy M.
5.0
Dorothy is a wonderful person and companion to my 93 year old mother who has slight dementia. The days are not always easy but Dorothy is patient, attentive to my moms needs, trustworthy, very caring and is a happy person with a positive attitude. I have no worries knowing that my mom is in good...
- Paula D.
Pauline J.
5.0
Very reliable and caring. Highly recommended!
- Bonnie M.
Marcia J.
5.0
Marcia is kind, responsible, diligent in her duties; always going above and beyond. An absolute gem! A calm demeanor, patient, skilled, completely reliable. A pleasure to have Marcia look after my Dad.
- Linda G.
Faith J.
5.0
I would not hesitate to hire Faith if you are looking for a caregiver. She is excellent and dependable.
- Nancy T.
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FAQs for finding caregivers in Wantagh, NY
What caregiver services can I find near me in Wantagh, NY?
Most private senior caregiver services in Wantagh, 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 Wantagh.
How much does it cost to hire a caregiver in Wantagh, NY in 2025?
The average rate for hiring a caregiver in Wantagh, NY on Care.com as of January, 2025 is $19.50 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 Wantagh, NY?
There are currently 4 caregivers in Wantagh, NY on Care.com. You can filter and sort caregivers by distance from Wantagh, 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 Wantagh before making a hiring decision.
Are private caregivers near me in Wantagh, NY background checked?
Yes, caregivers near you in Wantagh, 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 Wantagh, NY caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.5 / 5
Caregivers in Wantagh, NY are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 16 reviews of the 60 listed caregivers.