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Rhodora M.


Island Park, NY

$25/hr5 yrs exp

Elderly Companion/caregiver

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My five 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
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: Meal prep, errands, light cleaning
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, meal prep, errands, 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: Visiting physician, personal care, hospice services, dementia
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

5.0
" Denise is extremely capable and patient and she's simply a lovely person to know. She has taken wonderful care of my mother-in-law and been able to develop a nice relationship with her. That's not easy with an older person who may not want to except help. I...

Margaret L.

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Karen V.


Wantagh, NY

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Karen, I am a certified caregiver I have 15+ years of experience. I am Reliable, Honest, Compassionate. With References. I have lots of patience with patients with Alzheimer's /Dementia. Also experience with oxygen tanks, and Diabetes. Certified CPR/ First Aid. If needed just willing to be a companion or what...
Karen can also help with: Companionship, meal prep, dementia, mobility assistance, personal care, errands & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

5.0
"Karen was my grandmothers caregiver for 3 years. She is trustworthy, compassionate, kind, caring, responsible and reliable. I highly recommend her. "

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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: Dementia, light cleaning, mobility assistance, companionship, errands, 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

$41/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: Hospice services, live-in home care, personal care, dementia
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

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: Visiting physician, dementia, personal care
4.0
"Rhonda is a very caring person and very reliable. She would be a great addition to a family in need of a sitter or caregiver."

Anne K.

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Deborah C.


Bellmore, NY

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Personal Care Attendant

Hi I am Debi I am 64 years old with 12 years experience with in Home care taking of elderly men and women I have experience with dementia and with individuals who just need companionship I have my own transportation I can do errands and doctor's appointments I can help with meds I will do also light housekeeping I am responsible...
Deborah can also help with: Dementia, companionship, light cleaning, errands, hospice services, home modification & more
5.0
"She cared for my stepfather right up until the end when he went into hospice. She is smart, attentive and very caring. I would highly recommend Deborah C"

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Rimma B.


Rockville Centre, NY

$20-25/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: Personal care, dementia
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: Dementia, personal care, hospice services, respite care, visiting nurse, home modification & 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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Hyacinth P.


Saint Albans, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Chha Caring Person Caring For Elders Companionship Elderly Care

my experiences: Bathing(bed shower tub) Dressing, toileting assist with transfer, feed , medications , incontinence care skin care , oral hygienic care, hair care , turn &position. refresh and change bed lining, clean tidy room/bathroom kitchen dishes . vaccum/sweep \mop. meal preparation(special diet- ADA-lona others laundy&...
Hyacinth can also help with: Light cleaning, live-in home care, meal prep, errands, companionship, dementia & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Hyacinth is a very extraordinary, warm, attentive, and proactive caregiver. She exercise proper time management and is always at work on time. I would not hesitate to hire Hyacinth again if the need should arise because she has the right attitude when it comes to...

Dehan P.

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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: Personal care, dementia
5.0
"Joyce is a very compassionate person. She assisted my mother in so many ways. She always always on time and brought such a happiness to my Mother. She was attentive to my Mother's needs. I would hire her again. Thank you"

Dawn M.

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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: Live-in home care, dementia, personal 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: Errands, live-in home care, hospice services, dementia, companionship, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

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

Steven A.

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Karen P.


Rockville Centre, NY

$20-30/hr1 yrs exp

Caring Companion With Experience

Cared for a 91-year-old special lady who was a real person to share her company. I prepared her meals, assisted in getting her washed and dressed for bed.
Karen can also help with: Errands, transportation, dementia, meal prep, light cleaning, companionship & 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: Meal prep, live-in home care, hospice services, errands, companionship, 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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Veronica B.


Oceanside, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Available For Companionship, Personal Care Attendant Full Time

My name is Veronica, I'm a caregiver/companion since October 1998 to present. I have worked with dementia patients, stroke patients, cancer patients and 100yrs. Old patient. I am a Filipino, from the Philippines. I am very honest, trustworthy, compassionate, reliable and very hardworking. I am loving and very caring to all my...
Veronica can also help with: Meal prep, live-in home care, dementia, light cleaning, personal care, companionship & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Veronica is a wonderful care giver. She is dependable, trustworthy and always went the extra mile whether it was taking care of my mother to doing light house keeping and much more. My mother loved her time with Veronica and I always felt at ease on the days...

Mindy P.

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Maria R.


East Meadow, NY

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Companionship,housekeeping,meal Prep, Entitlements And Insurance Forms,flexible Hours Emergency

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Many years home care experience helping seniors remain in the community. Licensed social worker and private duty care giver experience. worked with Alzheimer's, dementia and various medical and mental conditions.
5.0
"Maria is wonderful with my 90 year old Mom. We highly recommend her. "

Susan M.

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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

- Care member

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.

Rhonda R.

5.0

Rhonda has been a blessing to me. She is currently working for me 3 days a week for 3 hours a day. My husband passed away this past September & we lost our only child at age 40 in 2006. I was in a state of critical trauma & then suffered grief. I had no energy to do anything. I hired Rhonda two...

- Kathy W.

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