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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: Respite care, live-in home care, home modification, personal 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: Errands, transportation, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia
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: Errands, meal prep, 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: Personal care, visiting physician, hospice services, dementia
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

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.

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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: Mobility assistance, dementia, errands, personal care, companionship, meal prep & 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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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: Companionship, mobility assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, errands, dementia & 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: Dementia, hospice services, live-in home care, personal care
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: Personal care, visiting physician, dementia
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...

Kathy W.

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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, home modification, companionship, hospice services, light cleaning, errands & 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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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: Errands, light cleaning, dementia, companionship, meal prep, live-in home care & 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:

Home Health Aide

CNA

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: Respite care, dementia, hospice services, home modification, personal care, visiting nurse & 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: Personal care, dementia, 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: Live-in home care, dementia, light cleaning, companionship, hospice services, errands & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Josie was hired to take care of my grandmother during her stages of battling stomach cancer. Josie has met our family right after my grandmother had a stroke which was difficult on her physical and mental health, however the situation was not traumatic for Josie,...

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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 cared for my mom as if she were her own mom! Maria is compassionate. She is genuinely interested in those in her care and she obviously has a passion for her work. She knew exactly what mom needed to be comfortable and to get healthy. Maria was there for mom...

Margaret M.

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Marcia J.


Hempstead, NY

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

Extended Family

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: Errands, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep, companionship, hospice services & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Marcia is absolutely heaven sent . I needed someone I could trust with my mom and God sent her to me. She is knowledgeable , patient and so loving! She will always be part of my family and we will never forget the care she gave to our mom for those 3 years . "

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Wendy A.


Freeport, NY

$20-40/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced, Positive, And Kind Personal Health Care Aide

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi There! I am kind, upbeat, and friendly home care aid. With over 15 years of experience in elderly care, I am a certified home health aide, certified personal care aide, and certified nursing assistant. I have experience with dementia care, hospice, and elderly couples. I pride myself on punctuality, positivity, and...
Wendy can also help with: Respite care, dementia, personal care, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Super caring and makes you feel loved"

Ashia T.

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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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