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Companion care in Lawrence, NY

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Lisa L.


Lawrence, NY

$15-30/hr

Looking For Full Time Senior Care Giver

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I volunteered my time in a nursing home, and spent a lot of my time being a companion to an elderly lady. I have a soft spot for elderly people.
Lisa can also help with: Personal care
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Josie M.


Valley Stream, NY

$23-27/hr10 yrs exp

Provide Care

5.0

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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: Light cleaning, hospice services, errands, companionship, live-in home care, dementia & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Home Health Aide

Wound Care

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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Surajdai H.


Ozone Park, NY

$22/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have over 15 years experience caring for seniors in medical facilities and private homes. I am a Licensed Practical Nurse and I've worked as a companion/HHA, Certified Nurses Aide, and a CPR instructor. I've cared for clients with Alzheimer's/Dementia, stroke, microcephaly, quadriplegia, and also palliative/Hospice. I can...
Surajdai can also help with: Light cleaning, hospice services, live-in home care, dementia, companionship, errands & more
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Licensed Nurse

5.0
"Surajdai has been working with my developmentally disabled daughter for a few weeks now and we could not be happier with our decision to hire her. She is respectful, capable, caring, warm, punctual and reliable. She has a gift for paying attention to both the...

Ziek P.

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Joan L.


Woodhaven, NY

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Matured Experienced Caregiver

My name is Joan, I am an experienced matured Caregiver who has a passion caring for the Elderly. great companion. I am a very good cook, and also a warm and fun loving person. I am very responsible, flexible and pays attention to details. I 'll go the extra mile when called upon to do so. I am also fully vaccinated, Let's get...
Joan can also help with: Personal care, dementia, respite care, live-in home care, hospice services
Skills:

CNA

CPR

5.0
"She was reliable, caring, and professional. We were lucky to have her care for my aunt."

Sally K.

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Kathy C.


South Ozone Park, NY

$24/hr10 yrs exp

Caring, Fun, Patient & Loving Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Experience as a Home Care Caregiver 15years plus. Provided non- medical home care services to elderly/disabled patients. Focus on personal care, Companionship, Homemaking & Transportation. I've have provided care for Elderly, with Dementia, Parkinson's Alzheimer's, Multiple Sclerosis, Cancer & Old Age. I have the Ability to...
Kathy can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, personal care
Skills:

Home Health Aide

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

5.0
"Kathy provided incredible care to my great-aunt when she was in her 90s, and I would recommend her to anyone. Kathy is kind, thoughtful, and incredibly patient. She showed impeccable judgment and problem-solving skills, anticipated challenges, and did all of her...

Nathan B.

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Victoria C.


Rosedale, NY

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

HOME HEALTH CARE FOR SENIORS

My name is Victoria, I am a care giver, Aid and companion care . caregiver for 10 years now. worked for both private and in companies and I have gain terrific experience on seniors, care. 10 year ago my mom had stroke, I cared for her till she passed, that led me to become a caregiver. Being kind, have empathy and be patient...
Victoria can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, companionship, light cleaning, home modification, hospice services & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

CNA

5.0
"Hardworking Compassionate Patience Dedicated"

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Luz O.


Oakland Gardens, NY

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced And Caring Certified Nurse

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have lived in New York City for the past 40 years and I am a trained/certified nurse. I have 25 plus years of experience in long term positions caring for elderly people, both at nursing facilities and at their homes. My patients have had Alzheimer's Disease, diabetes, cancer, Parkinson's Disease, and other older age diseases...
Luz can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, meal prep, dementia, hospice services, errands & more
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

CNA

5.0
"Luz took care of my parents between 2010 and 2016 when they were elderly and ill. First Luz took care of my dad who had cancer and diabetes. Luz kept my father's diabetes in check - he was healthier than ever with the diet and exercise plan that Luz had for him....

Blair L.

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Maria D.


Long Beach, NY

$20-25/hr5 yrs exp

Part-Time Caretaker Available

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am listed as both a childcare provider and a senior caretaker. I am a mother of one daughter. I've taken care of children my entire life. I have 11 nieces and nephews! I worked with three families in childcare. I took care of a woman with Alzheimer's, and an elderly gentleman. I cared for both of my parents. My mother suffered...
Maria can also help with: Dementia, visiting physician
5.0
"We hired Maria for close to one year as companion care for our 74 year-old mother with Alzheimer's disease and Maria was truly amazing. She is extremely reliable, caring and a very warm person. Maria took excellent care of our mother and essentially became part...

Mark A.

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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, mobility assistance, errands, dementia, companionship, 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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Stephanie S.


South Ozone Park, NY

$23/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time Caregiver, Companion And Home Attendant

Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood

I am a certified HHA and I have been practicing for over 18 years. I have extensive experience in dealing with Alzheimer's, dementia, Parkinson's, feeding tube, catheters and hospice patients. I am medically knowledgeable, can administer medications and deal with emergencies. I have worked with patients in rehab and private...
Stephanie can also help with: Live-in home care, hospice services, errands, companionship, dementia, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Stephanie is very caring compassionate dependable. Overall she is very dedicated to whomever she is taking care of ,she is awesome . I would highly recommend Stephanie"

Linda E.

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Lisamarie S.


Merrick, NY

$25-35/hr9 yrs exp

Your Loved One Is Cared For Like My Own Family

I have been a companion for the elderly since 2012. My caring attitude with the elderly makes their day comfortable and enjoyable. I become their friend. I love to hear their stories and they LOVE to hear mine. Every client of mine have always been amazed by me, when in fact it is I that is amazed by them. We become friends some...
Lisamarie can also help with: Home modification, dementia, personal care, visiting physician
5.0
"Lisa took care of my Mother from 2013 to 2018 until she was placed in a nursing home. Her duties were helping my mother with everyday tasks like cleaning, bathing, food preparing, driving her to appointments and lunches with her friends and much more. My mother...

Margaret D.

My name is Joyce , I'm a certified Home Care , 6 years of experience, I'm currently working for an agency a couple days a week, looking for part time or full two days a week Tuesday and Wednesday , I'm currently working with a man , worked for a woman died at 100 years, I'm a very humble, very reliable, empathetic, very neat,...
Joyce can also help with: Dementia, errands, transportation, respite care, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"She is an amazing, intelligent woman, always ambitious, caring, polite and well spoken. She's awesome"

Thenjiwe H.

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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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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, dementia, personal care, live-in home care, light cleaning, companionship & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Veronica is simply the Best! My entire family loved her. On time, happy, positive vibe and just perfect! Very trustworthy, honest and reliable. A must hire!!!"

Denise B.

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Joan W.


Garden City, NY

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced And Caring Senior Companion

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

After taking care of many aging aunts and uncles over the years, I turned my appreciation for seniors into my career and passion. I am a caring and dependable woman available for eldercare and companionship. I have 20 years of experience with elders, including dementia, amputees, stroke patients, and Alzheimer's patients. I am...
5.0
"What a lovely woman. Joan's visits were the highlight of my mother's day. My mother enjoyed her sense of humor, her stimulating conversation, and her calming presence. (so did I!) She is an absolute delight and I am happy to have her in our lives. My mom went...

Marlowe S.

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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, meal prep, companionship, transportation, light cleaning, dementia & more
5.0
"Karen is a loving and caring person whether she's caring for seniors or children. My sister-in-law entrusts her with the home care of her elderly mother and I feel the same way when I leave my 2 young grandchildren in her care. I highly recommend Karen and you...

Kathy W.

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Sandra T.


Saint Albans, NY

$25/hr9 yrs exp

Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood

I'm a 50-year-old trained home health aide who enjoys working with seniors. I have over 8 years experience in the field and have worked with Alzheimer's, dementia, Parkinson's, Stroke, MS and bedridden patients among others. I have experience with peg tube feeding, hoyer lift, feeding, bathing, meal prep, house keeping, errands,...
Sandra can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, dementia, live-in home care, mobility assistance, meal prep & more
3.0
"I hired Sandra to care for my mom, who suffered from a stroke and has mild dementia. She was very pleasant to interact with at first, but just three days intot he assignment, things changed quickly. That morning, she offered to work the night shift when my brother...

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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

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, hospice services, visiting physician
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

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

CPR

5.0
"Marcia is kind, responsible, diligent in her duties; always going above and beyond. An absolute gem! A calm demeanor, patient, skilled, completely reliable. A pleasure to have Marcia look after my Dad."

Linda G.

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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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Recent companion care reviews in Lawrence, NY

Josie M.

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, with her sweet naturing voice she...

- Care member

Surajdai H.

5.0

Surajdai has been working with my developmentally disabled daughter for a few weeks now and we could not be happier with our decision to hire her. She is respectful, capable, caring, warm, punctual and reliable. She has a gift for paying attention to both the details and "the big picture", that is...

- Ziek P.

Joan L.

5.0

Joan is upbeat and good humored. She is intelligent, caring and outgoing.

- Judy S.

Kathy C.

3.0

Kathy was pleasant and on time. She took directions well for the most part. However, I don't deem her to be a safe worker. I notified her of my mom being prone to falls and on two occasions my mother was in an uncomfortable sliding position where she could have slid to the floor. I also noted she...

- Carma A.

Victoria C.

5.0

Hardworking Compassionate Patience Dedicated

- Care member

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