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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 $21/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby companion care is 5 years

Companion care in Merrick, NY

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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

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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: Personal care, dementia, live-in home care, respite care, hospice services
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Monet is a caring and responsible young lady."

Harold S.

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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: Errands, meal prep, dementia, mobility assistance, light cleaning, companionship & 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
"Maria is an excellent care giver. Our situation was to help us with an elderly parent who is in the process of transitioning away from independence. This role meant patience, sensitivity, responsibility and above all trust. Maria treated our parent like it was her...

Melissa T.

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Karen V.


Wantagh, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Karen, I am a certified caregiver with 15+ years of experience. I am Reliable, Honest, Compassionate. With References. I have lots of experience with patients with Alzheimer's /Dementia, Also experience with oxygen tanks, Diabetes and Wound Care. Certified CPR/ First Aid. Would love to be a care taker and...
Karen can also help with: Companionship, errands, dementia, meal prep, mobility assistance, personal care & 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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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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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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Maria R.


New Hyde Park, NY

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Available For Companionship,housekeeping,drive To And From Appointments,meal Preparation Etc.

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

I am a 51-year-old woman, I am mature, compassionate, and very responsible. I have over eight years of experience in caring for the elderly, Some of the daily tasks I have executed have been preparation of medications, preparing meals, managing appointments, paying bills, driving to and from appointments. Assisting in daily...
Maria can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, companionship, home modification, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Maria worked for us for 1.5 years. She was the best aid we ever had. She is honest and caring and goes above and beyond her risponsabilties. I hired her for my husband who had Parkinsons and Dementia. She continued to take care of me after my husband passed away...

Care member

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Sherrill H.


Massapequa, NY

$35/hr10 yrs exp

A True Professional Easy Going Person.

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have over 20 years of institutional and home care experience. I truly enjoy my job. It gives me a sense of satisfaction to know I help to make someone's day brighter. I am very dedicated and a true professional. I have a very flexible Schedule. I would be a good addition to any team, I am a true team player. The duties I...
Sherrill can also help with: Light cleaning, live-in home care, dementia, companionship, errands, hospice services & more
Skills:

CPR

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"I have hired Sheryl twice to take care of my wife on Christmas day. My wife has Alzheimer’s, and Sheryl spent the day attempting to engage my wife and interact with her. She took great care of her and was amazingly caring and loving, considering she had just met...

Care member

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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.
Patricia can also help with: Companionship, live-in home care, dementia, meal prep, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Patricia was very caring and professional. We are very grateful to have had her help during a difficult time. "

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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Melinda F.


Hicksville, NY

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have over 20 years of senior care in my background.. I have cared for many local families with outstanding references available.. I am Irish/Italian I can care for your family and give you piece of mind I do all personal care as well as errands shopping housekeeping medication laundry companionship and cooking . I have a new...
Melinda can also help with: Hospice services, respite care, visiting nurse, dementia, personal care, home modification & more
5.0
"Melinda is very caring and knowledgeable about seniors with dementia. "

Yael R.

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Petrona S.


Uniondale, NY

$25-26/hr8 yrs exp

Hha/caregiver

I am a dedicated and compassionate care giver with over eight years of experience in providing exceptional care and support to individuals in need. Throughout my career, I have developed a strong skill set that focuses on enhanneeds are met with respect and empathy.cing the quality of life for clients, ensuring their physical,...
Petrona can also help with: Personal care, dementia, meal prep, mobility assistance, companionship, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"We hired Petrona as a caretaker for my husband's mom. We wanted someone we were able to trust in our home and someone with a lot of patience as she was diagnosed with dementia. Petrona showed up and exceeded our expectations. She was not just there but she was...

Ramona M.

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Margaret R.


New Hyde Park, NY

$27-30/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: Errands, light cleaning, companionship, hospice services, dementia, live-in home care & more
Skills:

Wound Care

CPR

CNA

5.0
"I am pleased to write a letter of recommendation for Margaret. My father, unfortunately broke his hip last year. He was home alone one day(my mom was out) and he fell in the living room. After being in the hospital for a few days and having hip surgery he came...

Care member

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Maria R.


East Meadow, NY

$17-25/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: Dementia, companionship, hospice services, light cleaning, meal prep, errands & 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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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: Visiting nurse, personal care, home modification, dementia, respite care, hospice services & more
5.0
"I worked with Marjorie for 8 years. We were both nurses in the same facility, Belair Care Center. She is hardworking, trustworthy and reliable. Displays good judgement and works well with other staff members. A pleasure to work with!"

Mary S.

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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: Meal prep, mobility assistance, companionship, dementia, light cleaning, errands & 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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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: Transportation, light cleaning, meal prep, dementia, errands, companionship & more
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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: Dementia, live-in home care, companionship, meal prep, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CNA

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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: Errands, light cleaning, meal prep, transportation

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Recent companion care reviews in Merrick, NY

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

Glenn O.

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 independence and was always respectful. Glenn...

- Robert R.

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