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Rhodora M.


Island Park, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Elderly Companion/caregiver

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My 10 years of elderly companionship and caregiving involve assistance to daily home activities, personal hygiene, medicine administration, food preparation, light housekeeping and others.
Rhodora can also help with: Live-in home care, home modification, personal care, respite care
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Kaitlin M.


Island Park, NY

$17-21/hr

Senior Companion.

My name is Kaitlin. I started my career with seniors in my 20s working as a recreation assistant in a dementia ward at a nursing home. I worked there for 3 years before becoming a flight attendant. I've always had a passion for helping seniors, so in between my travels I've helped various seniors and their families with errands,...
Kaitlin can also help with: Dementia, transportation, errands, light cleaning, meal prep
I've worked taking care of a family friends grandmother who struggled with dementia. I now am an aid for my grandmother in the morning. I help with daily tasks running errands cleaning and of course keeping company.
Sofia can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, meal prep
Hi I'm Kathleen live in Island Park . Originally from Rockville Centre . I do have medical background as a Medical assistant. mostly have been taking care of children but in the past have worked as a companion. I consider my self to be a kind compassionate Lady! If interested please leave me a message Thank you!
Kathleen can also help with: Transportation, errands, meal prep, light cleaning
Hello my name is Barbra I am retired I'm CPR certified Currently a companion for seniors Assisting them with Shoppings doctor appointmentsWalks exercise and preparing meals
Barbara can also help with: Dementia
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Denise P.


Jamaica, NY

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

I Am A Nurses Aide With A Background In Medical Assistant And Home Health Care

5.0

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Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I am a Nurses Aide with background in Medical Assistant and Home Health Care. I have worked in several Physicians Offices. I have experience with Universal Precautions, Administering Medication (as ordered by Physician), assisting with Physical Therapy exercises, emptying drainage bags, positioning, and transferring. I have...
Denise can also help with: Personal care, dementia, visiting physician, hospice services
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

5.0
"She worked for me for a short time. She is intuitive, smart and has a great work ethic. She is also a wonderful cook. Unfortunately, her distance from my house made the arrangement untenable. My loss. "

Jim R.

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Karen V.


Wantagh, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Karen, I am a certified caregiver with 15+ years of experience. I am Reliable, Honest, Compassionate. With References. I have lots of experience with patients with Alzheimer's /Dementia. Also experience with oxygen tanks, and Diabetes. Certified CPR/ First Aid. Would love to be a companion to your loved one. My...
Karen can also help with: Errands, dementia, personal care, companionship, meal prep, mobility assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Karen V was extremely professional and reliable. She has worked for me and my family for the past 3 years taking care of my mom. Karen was always there when we needed her most. Having Karen help out our family has been one of the best decisions we made during these...

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Maria A.


Valley Stream, NY

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Excellent Nurse Aide/Companion

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Maria I have 21 years of experience in taking care of PERSON with DISSABILITY and SENIOR CARE I'm loving, responsible and honest person. I am a US Citizen and I speak English very well and I am a Filipino I Can drive, Monitor feeding tube, Urinary Catheter bag & Ostomy bag. > Change bed linens, wash laundry,...
Maria can also help with: Errands, companionship, meal prep, light cleaning, live-in home care, dementia & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

5.0
"Maria worked for us for 2 weeks and helped my wife recover from a serious illness. Maria was very caring and attentive. Maria helped with all meals, bathing and light cleaning. I would definitely recommend Maria to anyone needing a nursing assistant for either a...

James V.

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Micci C.


Long Beach, NY

$27-34/hr10 yrs exp

Caring Companion Caregiver

Hello! I am a certified caregiver who is very dedicated and passionate about caring for and improving the quality of life of the elderly. I've worked in the Caregiving/ Healthcare Industry for 10 years, starting my career as a director in an Assisted Living Care facility where I delivered daily living assistance to 180+ resident...
Micci can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, companionship, errands, mobility assistance, meal prep & more
5.0
"Micci is friendly, kind and personable....my father at age 89 looked so forward to her visits! She engaged with him by doing the many activities she found he loved to do such as, playing cards, talking, listening and singing along to music, looking at photographs...

Eddie F.

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Tarina W.


Bellmore, NY

$28-37/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Care Job Available Full-Time

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a kind, reliable and caring individual. I am also very congenial. I adore listening to my elders and build a personal companionship with my patients. I am highly skilled and experienced working with the elderly, sick and disabled. I am trained to check vital signs. I am able to transfer patient from bed to wheelchair,...
Tarina can also help with: Personal care, live-in home care, dementia, hospice services
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"While we did not end up hiring Tarina for this role, I have every trust in her and that she would be a wonderful caregiver for another family in need. We had a lengthy conversation, and she seems like a wonderful person. We needed someone with a car, or we would...

Jenifer M.

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Rhonda R.


Wantagh, NY

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver, Baby Sitter, Dog Care

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I helped my elderly father for eight years, shopping for him, taking him to various doctor's appointments and other places he needed to be driven to and also assisted him when he was walking as he was unable to do so on his own. I also helped my husband for many years while he was sick with cancer. I took him to numerous...
Rhonda can also help with: Personal care, visiting physician, dementia
5.0
"We know Rhonda for over 30 years. She was an excellent care giver for her elderly father for 11 years and for her husband, my cousin, while he had cancer. She brought up 2 children with great values. She has experience with dogs, shops, drives to all medical and...

Jerilyn K.

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Yvonne G.


Saint Albans, NY

$18-40/hr10 yrs exp

DILIGENT, CARING, KIND, PATIENT, LOVING

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I've been a CNA for 20+ years, and I truly enjoy giving care to those in need. Whether it's an Alzheimers', Dementia, Cancer patient, or just someone seeking companionship, I have always given it my all. General care includes, but not limited to meal preparation, ADL, mobility support, medication reminder, cleaning and grocery...
Yvonne can also help with: Dementia, companionship, errands, home modification, hospice services, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

CNA

Home Health Aide

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Danielle I.


Elmont, NY

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver/House Manager

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a very compassionate, caring, reliable and trustworthy person. The uniqueness about myself is I have friends of ALL AGES and very easy to get along with!! I realized for myself after caring for individuals and families, it takes a certain kind of personality and patience to do this work. I first got into this field by...
Danielle can also help with: Dementia, errands, live-in home care, companionship, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"We have worked and are still working with Danielle going on 2+ years. She has become part of our family. She is able to handle shopping, errand running, appointments, and daily care for my parents, home and pets! She is skilled in assisted movements, and offers...

Kristen D.

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Rimma B.


Rockville Centre, NY

$24/hr10 yrs exp

Certified Nurse Assistant And HHA Part-Time Caregiver

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Rimma. I am a Certified Nurse Assistant and a Professional Home Health Aide. I have 15 years of experience in dealing with Alzheimer , Dementia, Parkinson and MS patients. I am a friendly companion and an excellent cook. I am seeking a Full-Time position - Live out only. I have my own transportation. If you...
Rimma can also help with: Dementia, personal care
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Rimma has worked for me per diem over the past 8 months or so. Rimma is an amazing caretaker. She is very dedicated and takes great pride in her work. She is very personable and reliable. I would highly recommend Rimma."

Kathy M.

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Marjorie H.


East Meadow, NY

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Senior Care Giver Available With Excellent References

I have worked as a nurse in hospitals and homes for 10 plus years I am experienced with the care of people needing assistance at home due to declining health, mobility problems, dementia, feeding, bathing and medication prompting I also can help people recuperating from surgery, strokes, dementia, which is just a partial summary...
Marjorie can also help with: Visiting nurse, personal care, home modification, respite care, dementia, hospice services & more
5.0
"I worked with Marjorie when I was an Registered Nurse She is an excellent Registered Nurse in every capacity and caring and very good to the sick. It was my pleasure working with her Excellent Nurse."

Karen I.

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Joyce G.


Valley Stream, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

18 years ago both my parents became terminally ill. One had leukemia, the other cancer and dementia. I did not live in the same state as them which made matters even more complicated. I got a call from their Doctor saying they could not live alone anymore. They loved their home so and were not very cooperative with the...
Joyce can also help with: Dementia, personal care
5.0
"Joyce worked for our family for six years full time. She took care of the most precious thing we know of to this very day - our mom. She was punctual and f as bilious at her duties and performed each task e we other care. But the most very important thing she...

Susan T.

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Glenn O.


Long Beach, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Available For Companionship, light House Keeping...full Time Or Part Time

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.

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Josie M.


Valley Stream, NY

$23-27/hr10 yrs exp

Provide Care

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I Provide patients and families with emotional support and instruction in areas such as caring for the elderly, preparing healthy meals, and living independently. Provide patients with help moving in and out of beds, baths, companionship, wheelchairs or automobiles, and with dressing and grooming. A Professional license in CHHA...
Josie can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, errands, light cleaning, companionship, hospice services & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Home Health Aide

Wound Care

5.0
"The best !!!!!!!! Thank you so much."

Steven A.

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Karen P.


Rockville Centre, NY

$20-30/hr3 yrs exp

Caring Companion With Experience

Cared for a 91-year-old special lady who was a beautiful person to share her company. I prepared her meals, assisted in getting her washed and dressed for bed. Cared for another female client for two years. Cooked meals and got her washed and dressed on the weekends.
Karen can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, transportation, errands, companionship, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Karen took care of my mom who is 91 years old. Karen is very caring, kind , punctual , and a great Companion. Karen worked for me for over a year . I would definitely recommend her 110%."

Marian J.

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Pamela P.


Hollis, NY

$30/hr7 yrs exp

Looking To Companion Elderly. Very Reliable & Love Elderly People. I Also Drive. Have My Own Car.

I was born in Guyana but raised in NY. I am an American citizen. I have my own my car. I'm very reliable, hard working also fun to be around. my job is to care and be there for yr love ones . I love long conversations, walks, music , old movies , games , trivia and so much more. I really do enjoy my job and have great...
Pamela can also help with: Companionship, hospice services, live-in home care, meal prep, errands, dementia & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Pamela P is a very caring and the kindest person you will want to take care of you, very respectful and reliable, always willing and able to go the extra mile. She’s amazing!"

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Recent companion care reviews in Island Park, NY

Denise P.

5.0

Denise is honest, responsible, punctual, caring, giving, and in tune with our Mom's needs. She also shows initiative. We value her employment very much. 5 Stars.

- Roni N.

Karen V.

5.0

Caring, Reliable, dedicated, trustworthy- all around great person

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Maria A.

5.0

Maria worked for us for 2 weeks and helped my wife recover from a serious illness. Maria was very caring and attentive. Maria helped with all meals, bathing and light cleaning. I would definitely recommend Maria to anyone needing a nursing assistant for either a recovery period or senior care....

- James V.

Micci C.

5.0

Micci is friendly, kind and personable....my father at age 89 looked so forward to her visits! She engaged with him by doing the many activities she found he loved to do such as, playing cards, talking, listening and singing along to music, looking at photographs and sharing memories along with this...

- Eddie F.

Tarina W.

5.0

While we did not end up hiring Tarina for this role, I have every trust in her and that she would be a wonderful caregiver for another family in need. We had a lengthy conversation, and she seems like a wonderful person. We needed someone with a car, or we would have hired her in a heartbeat!

- Jenifer M.

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