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Christy R.


Islip Terrace, NY

$20/hr1 yrs exp

Senior Companion

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Hello, I am a teacher looking to provide part-time senior care over the summer. I am patient, compassionate, responsible, and friendly. I am a good listener who loves to learn from and teach all whom I encounter. I can do light housekeeping, shop, prepare meals, provide transportation, and provide good conversation. I look...
Christy can also help with: Errands, meal prep, home modification, light cleaning, transportation
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Denise Z.


Islip Terrace, NY

$35/hr5 yrs exp

Have Been Taking Care Of Family Members

Medication to wound wrapping cleaning bathing meal prep help with walking companionship motivational caring and compassionate. Diabetes knowledge, heart conditions , vital's & medications. Cook accordingly to health needs. Alzheimer's & dementia experience. Love like you!
Denise can also help with: Personal care, companionship, light cleaning, errands, hospice services, meal prep & more
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Home Health Aide

I am 29-year-old responsible woman, although I don't have any first hand experience caring for someone elderly I do believe it goes hand in hand with child care and needing to be understanding and empathetic. Im interested in a position needing companion care, light housekeeping, running errands, Dr appointments, putting meds...
Erin can also help with: Errands, transportation, light cleaning, meal prep
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Josefina A.


Farmingville, NY

$25-50/hr15 yrs exp

5.0

(2)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I'd describe my personality as patient, compassionate, outgoing I like caring for seniors because I've always had a passion for making others feel comfortable. I'm looking for a job that allows me to be myself with minimal flexibility. In my spare time, I like to do Zumba, lift weights, and read spiritual books. One thing...
Josefina can also help with: Live-in home care, companionship, hospice services, dementia, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Josefina is a very lovely and compassionate woman. She is extremely responsible and treated my grandfather as if he were hers. I very much recommend Josefina she is wonderful."

Gab R.

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Mary O.


Patchogue, NY

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 15 years of experience taking care of the elderly ones including my former neighbor, who passed at 101 years old. For the past 2 years, I have been taking care of a woman who unfortunately just passed away at the age of 95. My tasks included, but, are not limited to, cooking meals, cleaning house, bathing, dressing,...
Mary can also help with: Dementia, personal care
5.0
"I hired Mary through Care.com two years ago and she was with our family until my mother died just a couple of weeks ago. If you are looking to normalize your life and household while taking care of your mother or children, I would highly recommend hiring Mary to...

Jane S.

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Juliana M.


Hauppauge, NY

$20-25/hr5 yrs exp

Hauppague NY

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I am a kind, compassionate mature woman, Seeking full or part time aide/companion position since retiring as a professional equestrian and instructor. I am CPR certified. I've cared for seniors with a multitude of illness' both physical and neurological ( i. e., dementia, multiple sclerosis, joint replacement etc....
Juliana can also help with: Dementia, personal care
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Juliana is an absolute gem! She has worked with our family since July 2020 as a caregiver and companion for my father-in-law. He has lived with us for over three years and has later stages of dementia. She has been a trusted asset to our family and is now...

Carrie M.

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Joann A.


Commack, NY

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver Companion

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, respite care, hospice services, personal care, visiting physician
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"We were lucky to have met Joann when my parents were in need of some help. She was exactly what we were looking for. We needed someone who would listen to their needs, be flexible, dependable and caring - Joann was all of those things and more! We instantly felt...

Ilene M.

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Dawn B.


Bohemia, NY

$22/hr10 yrs exp

Need Help With A Loved One During This Crisis? I'm Healthy & Not Been Exposed To The Virus.

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Having worked in both nursing homes and in home care, I have a great deal of experience with the elderly population. Specialize in helping individuals maintain independence as much as possible while providing necessary assistance. I have experience with dementia/Alzheimer's patients from my career in nursing homes as a...
Dawn can also help with: Transportation, dementia, meal prep, errands, light cleaning, personal care & more
5.0
"Dawn gives me peace of mind when she cares for my mother when I'm at work. She takes her to appointments, does some light house keeping and plays games with her. She's plays music and shows on TV that my mother loves. Dawn Is great at knowing what will make my...

Pat P.

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Angelina G.


Kings Park, NY

$25/hr7 yrs exp

Companion, Senior Care

my desire is serve others, seniors often are more vulnerable too be forgotten, make life a little easy, helping with the daylight chorus, sharing stories, listening, and must important make them feel they are important.
Angelina can also help with: Dementia, personal care, visiting physician
5.0
"TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN In the many weeks and months preceding the passing of my brother, Angelina provided many hours of excellent healthcare services in his home and during hospital visits when the occasion demanded. She is very thorough, even loving in her...

Richard K.

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Kathy V.


Smithtown, NY

$32/hr7 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Companion

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a nurturing/empathetic person who would be an asset to a senior needing transportation to medical appointments, food shopping, general errands, church visits, etc.. I can also help with light house work and provide good company. Certified Home Health Aide Certification with perfect score. CPR/First Aide Certified....
Kathy can also help with: Meal prep, companionship, hospice services, dementia, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Kathy has help take care of my mom (96 this year) for nearly 5 years. Starting with companionship and as my mom needs became greater Kathy picked up whatever was needed including shopping, cooking, health care provider, advisor to me, personal care as needed and...

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Donna Ann M.


Bayport, NY

$20-25/hr6 yrs exp

Part Time Companion Position/light Housekeeping/errands/meal Prep/transportation

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have held 4 senior care/companion positions, starting in 2018. My clients had varying degrees of needed care. My responsibilities included meal preps, mobility assistance, administering medications, assistance with dressing, transportation to doctor appointment's/shopping, light housekeeping/laundry. I love all animals so if...
Donna Ann can also help with: Mobility assistance, companionship, light cleaning, dementia, errands, meal prep & more
5.0
"Donna has gone above and beyond for my parents. She started out as a senior companion and helping take them to Drs. appointments and eating bagels by the Bay :-) Unfortunately my mothers health took a turn for the worse and Donna stepped up and helped more than I...

Miranda P.

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Manana M.


Holtsville, NY

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I have over 20 years of experience of taking care seniors. Experience with Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's and dementia. Excellent English, hospice, bedsore and wound care experience. Assistant with medication, doctors appointments, any personal care and most importantly keep warm, loving companionship. Very patient,...
Manana can also help with: Dementia, home modification, personal care
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Manana was a gift from heaven for us. We needed someone with experience with dementia patients and she was amazing in taking care of my mother in law. She assisted with ensuring daily showers, medication, spending time with her at the senior center. And most...

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Trisha L.


Sayville, NY

$28/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Companion Care

Over 13 years experience providing care to the Senior Community. I find great joy to be of service to my clients and their family. I am bilingual. I have 5 years experience with oldtymers And dementia Also 5 year of experience with big and small hoyers . I can do over nights as well as day time. Also highly recommend. I am...
Trisha can also help with: Personal care, companionship, meal prep, errands, light cleaning, mobility assistance & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Trisha is caring, loving and compassionate. She takes care of my 96 Year old Dad. I can call her last minute and she will always come though for me. She fulfills all the duties I ask for and more. I will always call her when I need her. She is wonderful!!"

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Nevilla P.


North Babylon, NY

$18-35/hr2 yrs exp

Direct Support Professional

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Compassionate, long time child/adult care provider with more than 2 years of experience. My experience is both in home and group home settings. In addition to child care, I have worked primarily as a Direct support professional providing care and companionship to developmentally and/or physically disabled people in their day to...
Nevilla can also help with: Personal care, visiting physician
5.0
"A great cook, hard worker and a very nice person."

Tracy W.

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Theresa B.


East Islip, NY

$25/hr2 yrs exp

Caring Person Available To Help You

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

As a companion I have cared for multiple seniors. I am a USAF veteran, a good cook, pet friendly, very organized and dependable. I will help with cooking, light housekeeping, appointments and companionship. I am fully vaccinated including boosters. Available weekends to fill in but not as regular shift.
Theresa can also help with: Specialized care, companionship, meal prep, errands, light cleaning, mobility assistance & more
5.0
"Theresa is amazing! She worked with my mother, a dementia patient, for over a year. Theresa was Mom's companion and provided care in many ways-supermarket runs, doctor appointments, hair care appointments. Often, she'd set up Mom's dinner for her (that I had...

Peter T.

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Krystal R.


Ronkonkoma, NY

$25/hr1 yrs exp

Fun Loving Companion

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have helped with my father who has suffered from a stroke, cancer, and open heart surgeries for over 15 years. I've also helped with family friends who have had medical issues and needed home care as well as worked as a companion with an elderly man. I can cook and keep things tidy. I am fun loving, extremely compassionate and...
Krystal can also help with: Light cleaning, personal care
5.0
"She is absolutely a great caretaker and did an amazing job taking care of my dad! "

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Crescenza C.


Kings Park, NY

$29/hr5 yrs exp

Senior Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a compassionate mom of 2 girls and grandmother of 3. I have been caring for the elderly for the last 5 years and it is very rewarding. The elderly Long for care, love, compassion and companionship and I enjoy giving that. No greater compliment in the world when after watching someone for so long, they consider you family...
Crescenza can also help with: Companionship, meal prep, errands, light cleaning, transportation
5.0
"Diana has been a godsend. When my mother’s aide abruptly departed, she was left without someone to assist her with bathing/showering. Diana has been responsive, communicative and punctual since we began working with her. I would highly recommend her."

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Anchonette L.


Bay Shore, NY

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

My Name is A. turner Compassionate and dedicated senior care professional with well over 12yrs of experience in providing exceptional care to the elderly individuals utilize my skills... I'd describe my personality helpful friendly & learn new stuff. I like caring for seniors because it's incredibly rewarding because it...
Anchonette can also help with: Live-in home care, dementia, hospice services, errands, home modification, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Anchonette is very caring and shows true compassion. The patience it takes to care for others requires a heart of gold and that she has."

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Deena E.


Patchogue, NY

$20/hr7 yrs exp

Part-Time Companion/Caregiver

In my 6 years of experience in an adult day care social center doing therapeutic recreational aide work, my greatest passion is being present and utilizing my spontaneity, playfulness and enthusiasm to engage people in social activities. I was the primary caretaker for my elderly mother and brother and I appreciate how important...
Deena can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, dementia, errands, personal care
5.0
"She was a very loving and fun presence in my mother’s life. She took really good care of my mom and was great at keeping her engaged. I highly recommend Deena!! "

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Dajeka M.


Bay Shore, NY

$18/hr2 yrs exp

Compassionate Nursing Student And Trained CNA With Clinical Experience

3.7

(3)

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: Dementia, personal care, errands, meal prep
Skills:

CNA

CPR

5.0
"Dajeka was very kind and professional. She put her all into adapting to my father’s needs and was extremely conscientious and thoughtful. I would be pleased to work with her again."

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Recent companion care reviews in Islip Terrace, NY

Josefina A.

5.0

Josefina is a very lovely and compassionate woman. She is extremely responsible and treated my grandfather as if he were hers. I very much recommend Josefina she is wonderful.

- Gab R.

Mary O.

5.0

I hired Mary through Care.com two years ago and she was with our family until my mother died just a couple of weeks ago. If you are looking to normalize your life and household while taking care of your mother or children, I would highly recommend hiring Mary to help you. She is simply wonderful...

- Jane S.

Juliana M.

5.0

Juliana is an absolute gem! She has worked with our family since July 2020 as a caregiver and companion for my father-in-law. He has lived with us for over three years and has later stages of dementia. She has been a trusted asset to our family and is now considered family! My husband & I have kids...

- Carrie M.

Joann A.

5.0

We were lucky to have met Joann when my parents were in need of some help. She was exactly what we were looking for. We needed someone who would listen to their needs, be flexible, dependable and caring - Joann was all of those things and more! We instantly felt comfortable with her and found her to...

- Ilene M.

Dawn B.

5.0

Dawn gives me peace of mind when she cares for my mother when I'm at work. She takes her to appointments, does some light house keeping and plays games with her. She's plays music and shows on TV that my mother loves. Dawn Is great at knowing what will make my mother happy.

- Pat P.

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