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Hi! I have been assisting elderly for some time now. My usual duties include cooking, light housekeeping , medication management, driving to appts, laundry, companionship, engaging with games, walks/drives.
I have assisted a few in the past and they have since moved into assisted living or nursing or passed. My most recent was...
Janine can also help with: Dementia, respite care, personal care
Deborah M.
West Islip, NY
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
I went to Wilson Tech for practical nursing in high school, became a practical nurse, helped special needs kids in schools for 15 years, then companion care for seniors, made meals, played cards, told stories, went shopping etc. I had about 10 different families. I love to help make a difference in someone's life. We end up...
Deborah can also help with: Errands, meal prep, home modification, transportation
5.0
(8)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am currently a full-time caregiver for my grandson Monday-Friday and I am looking for one time jobs when I am available. I have over 30 years of experience as a nanny, senior caregiver, pet sitter and housekeeper. I am beyond reliable and extremely caring. Current resume and references are available upon request.
NOTE: If...
Sonia can also help with: Dementia, companionship, light cleaning, live-in home care, personal care, meal prep & more
5.0
"Sonia and I have worked closely together on two jobs. Sonia is very friendly, knowledgeable and a real team player. It was always a pleasure going to work knowing that I would be relieving Sonia because the clients were always very well taken care of. I highly...
Laurie B.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have taken care of my father for 3 years with dementia. I had to dress him give him medications made meals and made sure he was safe. I also have taken care of 3 other women who have dementia. I enjoy working with the seniors because they are forgotten and need TLC. They still have their self respect and I will give that to...
Susan can also help with: Personal care, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia, companionship, mobility assistance & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Susan was quite a find. We found her through a friend who was under her care for awhile. My mom who is 90 years old developed dementia and rapidly went from a woman who was self sufficient to a person who needed a lot of attention and assistance. Susan came in...
Ira K.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families 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. I have a very flexible Schedule. I would be a good addition to any team, I am a true team player. The duties I...
Sherrill can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, hospice services, errands, light cleaning, companionship & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Sherrill cared for my mom part-time for 2 weeks. Sherrill is highly-skilled, reliable, kind, gentle, and friendly. Mom and our whole family felt very comfortable with her immediately and she was a pleasure for us all to interact with. We would have continued to...
Gavin M.
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: Companionship, light cleaning, errands, hospice services, meal prep, dementia & 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
(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
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a certified nursing assistant with a NY state license. I have six years experience working in a nursing home and also helping a family in their own private home. I enjoy what I do, knowing I can help someone other than myself, gives me great joy every day. I have all kinds of experience caring for client with dementia,...
Hortense can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, home modification, live-in home care, respite care, personal care & more
Skills:
CNA
Licensed Nurse
5.0
"Hortense is an excellent caregiver. She worked with my mother, who suffered from dementia and multiple medical issues for five years. Every medical professional we met in doctor's offices and during hospital stays commented on Hortenses' excellent level of care and...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am caring person, professional treat your family as if it was my very own. I work for assisted living for over 10 years. With supervisors to vouch for me also. I am really loving up beat full of life. Some people do this for money I do this because I care. I work as a volunteer just because a family needed help. As I m the...
Lasandra can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, errands, companionship, hospice services, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
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: Dementia, live-in home care, personal care
5.0
"Antonia ( Annie) is fabulous! She cared for my mother for several years- while my mom's dementia was still mild, up until her death from dementia when she was pretty much bed-ridden. Antonia was always on time, would always be willing to work extra hours, spend...
Susan G.
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: Dementia, hospice services, personal care, visiting physician, respite care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Joann watched my grandfather who suffers from dementia. My mother and I went away for a couple of days and instantly knew my grandfather was in good hands. She came over to meet with us before she got the job- she spent three hours sitting with us and telling us...
Cailin P.
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: Dementia, meal prep, respite care, errands, light cleaning, personal care & more
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
"Andrea is a good communicator and kind and helpful with mom"
Christine Z.
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: Errands, light cleaning, meal prep, dementia, personal care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Angeleena is polite, considerate, generous, affectionate, patient and understanding. My great grandma is comfortable with her and that makes us happy. She's the best."
Sue C.
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, companionship, meal prep, errands, personal care, light cleaning & 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.
3.7
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I enjoy seniors. I like the beauty of them. I find them comfortably cautious at doing each task. I can care for a senior who is mobile or who is bed bound. I enjoy the stories they tell. If we are able to go out of the house to the park or to the diner for lunch I have a reliable car that is a sedan. So getting in and out of my...
Theresa can also help with: Respite care, light cleaning, errands, dementia, meal prep, personal care & more
5.0
"I hired Theresa to care for my 87 year old uncle who has dementia and recently lost his wife and caretaker. In addition to being caring, dependable and compassionate, Theresa is a wonderfully outgoing and full of life, she cared for my uncle like he was her own...
Danielle S.
Dajeka M.
Bay Shore, NY
$18/hr • 2 yrs exp
Compassionate Nursing Student And Trained CNA With Clinical Experience
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Dajeka, a compassionate caregiver with clinical experience in Alzheimer's care and a trained CNA. I'm dedicated to providing exceptional care and companionship to seniors on Long Island. My passion is enriching the lives of the elderly with respect, kindness, and professionalism.
Dajeka can also help with: Personal care, meal prep, dementia, errands
Skills:
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Kind & skilled cna who helped with a variety of tasks our usual home aide wasn't available for."
Lawrence H.
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: Companionship, mobility assistance, errands, meal prep, dementia, light cleaning & 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
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Compassionate, dedicated, and skilled, I have 10 years of experience caring for the elderly and guiding them during both the challenging and joyous times in their life. Most recently, I worked with a woman for four years, first as a part time caregiver and then as a full time health care provider as her disease progressed. I am...
Denise can also help with: Meal prep, companionship, dementia, light cleaning, errands, mobility assistance & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
5.0
"Denise has worked with my family in caring for my mom for well over a year and I can not say enough good things about her. Denise showed up for her interview and my mom immediately fell in love with her. She is sweet, present, patient, respectful, and never...
Care member
5.0
(2)
My name is Pamela, and I have been a caregiver since 2011, starting as a certified Home Health Aide in an assisted living facility. I live in Dix Hills and enjoy servicing the community.
I have experience with Alzheimer's and dementia care and enjoy working with the geriatric population. I can assist with ADLs, light...
Pamela can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, errands, transportation
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Pamela is a gem! She has been my 95 year old Mom's weekend caregiver for almost a year and we are very happy with her. She is outgoing and very caring- always goes the extra mile. She helps Mom with errands, ADLs and does a little laundry and light housekeeping...
Kathleen R.
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Recent caregiver reviews in West Islip, NY
Sonia R.
5.0
I cannot say enough positive and wonderful thins about Sonia. She is competent , caring and an overall wonderful person. Any family would be very lucky to have her care for their loved one. Helen Y.
- Care member
Susan O.
5.0
Susan was quite a find. We found her through a friend who was under her care for awhile. My mom who is 90 years old developed dementia and rapidly went from a woman who was self sufficient to a person who needed a lot of attention and assistance. Susan came in and took the bull by the horns....
- Ira K.
Sherrill H.
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 her. I have no hesitation whatsoever...
- Care member
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.
Wendy V.
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
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FAQs for finding caregivers in West Islip, NY
What caregiver services can I find near me in West Islip, NY?
Most private senior caregiver services in West Islip, 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 West Islip.
How much does it cost to hire a caregiver in West Islip, NY in 2025?
The average rate for hiring a caregiver in West Islip, NY on Care.com as of March, 2025 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 West Islip, NY?
There are currently 2 caregivers in West Islip, NY on Care.com. You can filter and sort caregivers by distance from West Islip, 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 West Islip before making a hiring decision.
Are private caregivers near me in West Islip, NY background checked?
Yes, caregivers near you in West Islip, 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.