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Find companion care in Merrick, NY that you’ll love

60 companion care are listed in Merrick, NY

The average posted rate is $20/hr as of December 2024

The average experience for nearby companion care is 6 years

Companion care in Merrick, NY

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Ellen D.


Massapequa, NY

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver

5.0

(3)

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello. My name is Ellen and I am a caregiver residing in Massapequa, New York. I have been working under Care. com for over 10 years. The women whom I have cared for were not only seen as women I worked for, but we (and their families) became close over the years. Work was not seen as work. The assistance and companionship I...
Ellen can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, mobility assistance, dementia, errands, meal prep & more
5.0
"Ellen shows compassion and patience for those that she is assisting. Your family member would be in great, honest hands"

Care member

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Monet W.


Freeport, NY

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time Or Live-In CNA Available For Companionship, Meal Prep, Housekeeping, Medication Reminders.

3.7

(3)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Compassionate, intuitive and self-directed CNA with over 10 years of experience devoted to providing superior in-home care to seniors, mentally ill, and persons with disabilities or any health limitation. I've had the opportunity to work in several settings including medical-surgical, critical care, emergency, behavioral health,...
Monet can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, live-in home care, personal care, respite care
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"She's cheerful, friendly, and energetic. Takes initiative. Totally dependable."

Richard C.

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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: Mobility assistance, dementia, companionship, meal prep, light cleaning, errands & 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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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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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, errands, personal care, mobility assistance, dementia & more
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

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

Care member

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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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Andrea C.


Lindenhurst, NY

$20-35/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I went to school for medical assistance and graduated . I take care of people all ages. I can help w meals light house cleaning companionship and able to give medications . I am 49 yrs old I am very patient kind compassionate and loving . I follow the Torah and put God 1st in my life. Trustworthy
5.0
"Andrea is a good communicator and kind and helpful with mom"

Christine Z.

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Patricia D.


Westbury, NY

$30/hr10 yrs exp

I Love Working With Seniors.

I have worked with various seniors before and helped in caring for them. I love to work with seniors because I like to give them the companionship and the care that they need to live happily. u can call me at three four seven eight nine four six two six two thanks.
Patricia can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, companionship, meal prep, live-in home care, dementia & more
Skills:

CNA

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

5.0
"Caring, efficient and very reliable!!"

Care member

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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
"Joan took wonderful care of my Great Aunt and Uncle for many years. She was always patient and kind. She made the last years of their lives so enjoyable. I highly recommend Joan and know she will give your loved ones the same loving attention and care she gave...

Dottie D.

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Margaret R.


New Hyde Park, NY

$26/hr10 yrs exp

Hard Worker, Trustworthy, Sympathetic

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Certified Nurse's Assistant with 30 years of experienced. Able to take care of patients with Alzheimer's/Dementia. Companion, light housekeeping, laundry, doctor's appointments. Meal preparation, bathing, very caring, compassionate, trustworthy, sympathetic, fun, loving and treat everyone as if they are my own family. I go above...
Margaret can also help with: Hospice services, live-in home care, light cleaning, dementia, companionship, errands & more
Skills:

Wound Care

CNA

CPR

5.0
"Margaret took care of my dad for 4 years. My dad had Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease. My dad was very comfortable with my Margaret. She made him feel safe and took extra good care of my dad. Margaret is trustworthy, attentive, very compassionate and very...

Care member

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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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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: Light cleaning, dementia, errands, companionship, hospice services, meal prep & 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 . "

Care member

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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: Home modification, visiting nurse, hospice services, respite care, dementia, personal care & 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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Arlene D.


Lindenhurst, NY

$22-25/hr10 yrs exp

Caring Senior Companion

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Arlene. I have over 25 years of experience as a companion for seniors. I am caring, empathetic, very reliable, and supportive of both the client and the family. I have experience with Dementia, MS and hospice. I have worked with over 15 families. I am a non-smoker and have an excellent driving record. I have a...
Arlene can also help with: Dementia, mobility assistance, meal prep, errands, companionship, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Arlene took very good care of my mom for about two years up until passing. Mom loved her and had a great time talking with her."

Timothy M.

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

Medical Equipment Experience

Home Health Aide

Wound Care

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Theresa P.


Westbury, NY

$25/hr5 yrs exp

About Theresa

I'd describe my personality as patient, passionate and communicative. I like caring for seniors because I enjoy learning from them and gaining knowledge. I also love to hear their stories. I'm looking for a job where I can make a positive difference in the lives of those in need. I'm looking for companionship and someone who...
Theresa can also help with: Companionship, meal prep, visiting physician, light cleaning, errands
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Lisabeth P.


Seaford, NY

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Reliable And Caring Companion

Hello! I am looking for someone I can be a companion to. I was a stay at home mom for 10 years, then cleaned houses for 30 years. I cleaned for many seniors that I ultimately cared deeply for. I would run errands for them, spend additional time with them, and help them with whatever they needed. I also cared for my mother for...
Lisabeth can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, errands, transportation
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Marleny P.


Cedarhurst, NY

$22-25/hr

CNA. 30 Years Expirience! Independent;Detail- Oriented;Dependable.

My name is Marleny . Reliable, Energetic and positive Caregiver with more than 30 years of experience always willing to provide a safe, effective and healthy environment for my patients. I enjoy working with elderly and children as well . Providing private home care including physical therapy , lifting and bathing and...
Marleny can also help with: Respite care, errands, hospice services, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

5.0
"Absolutely ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I cannot begin to express my gratitude and admiration for the exceptional care provided by Marleny for my mom. From the moment she stepped into our home, it was evident that they possess a rare blend of professionalism, compassion, and genuine...

James S.

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Sherrieann C.


Bellmore, NY

$30-50/hr20 yrs exp

Caregiver And Companionship

I have been a caregiver for 20 years in various settings including skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, and in their own homes. I have experience managing the many different facets of senior care including dressing, bathing, medication management . I enjoy caring for individual's physical, emotional, and...
Sherrieann can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, errands, live-in home care, companionship, dementia & more
Skills:

CNA

I have been a paid professional nanny and house Manager for 11 years. I also grew up with my grandpa and assisted him with all his medication. I can offer companionship, organizing, cooking , light cleaning and laundry. I can them on short walks. I would enjoy reading to them if needed. I can do food shopping , errands and even...

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Recent companion care reviews in Merrick, NY

Ellen D.

5.0

Ellen worked with my sister and I for years (on and off) caring for our beloved Mom. Ellen began with us after our Mom had hip replacement surgery. She exceeded all of our expectations in every way. She is a responsible, warm and caring soul. She was patient and kind with Mom and helped her regain...

- Patricia B.

Monet W.

5.0

Monet is a caring and responsible young lady.

- Harold S.

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.

Maria D.

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 of the family. Our mother really...

- Mark A.

Karen V.

5.0

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

- Care member

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