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Companion care in West Hempstead, NY

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Sookrajie S.


West Hempstead, NY

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Compassionate & Dedicated Senior Homecare Provider

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With 25 years of experience in senior homecare, I am a compassionate and reliable caregiver committed to improving the well-being and quality of life of elderly individuals. I have extensive experience assisting seniors with daily living activities, including personal care, meal preparation, medication reminders, companionship,...
Sookrajie can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, errands, dementia, personal care, companionship & more
I am a mature, caring, compassionate, knowledgeable former NYS EMT, with years of experience in Geriatric Care (including dementia), Cardiology, Pharmacology, Internal Medicine, Nuclear Medicine, with a "whole person" approach to care. I manage medical conditions, administer meds, transport & attend doctors' appt's, act as...
Stacy can also help with: Errands, meal prep, light cleaning, personal care
Skills:

CPR

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

My name is Iryna. I have 20 years of senior care experience and a clean drivers license in NY. I have my own vehicle. I am a certified NY state personal care aid (PCA) and Home Health Aide (HHA). I have a certificate of masters in Swedish body work ( massage ) in NY. I have a lot of skills and patience with people who have...
Iryna can also help with: Dementia, visiting physician, home modification, live-in home care, personal care
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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, hospice services, visiting physician, dementia
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"She worked for me for a short time. She is intuitive, smart and has a great work ethic. She is also a wonderful cook. Unfortunately, her distance from my house made the arrangement untenable. My loss. "

Jim R.

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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: Hospice services, light cleaning, companionship, errands, meal prep, dementia & more
Skills:

Licensed Nurse

CNA

CPR

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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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:

CNA

Home Health Aide

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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Sandra T.


Saint Albans, NY

$25/hr9 yrs exp

Hired by 14 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: Dementia, mobility assistance, meal prep, live-in home care, light cleaning, companionship & more
Skills:

Wound Care

CPR

5.0
"Sandra was fantastic with my mother and has a great temperament and demeanor for the job. Responsible, attentive, caring, compassionate, patient, among others. We only had her for a short time but would have her back in a flash! "

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Julie K.


South Ozone Park, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Excellent Caregiver

I am a certified HHA with 13 years of experience. I am capable of providing professional and courteous services such as bathing, feeding, light housekeeping, personal assistance, meal preparation, medication administration, and patient mobility, wheelchair, Hoyer Lift. I am experience in providing dementia, Alzheimer, hospice...
Julie can also help with: Mobility assistance, hospice services, meal prep, companionship, dementia, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

5.0
"Julie is an absolutely amazing caregiver. She cared for a member of my family up until his recent passing. She is professional yet so caring and compassionate. She went above and beyond in making sure my family member was comfortable, had what he needed and loved...

Dineen C.

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Halina D.


Flushing, NY

$16-50/hr10 yrs exp

Extremely Reliable And Responsible Polish Lady Ready To Help

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, My name is Halina and I'm looking for a caretaker/companion position for the elderly or a babysitting position. I am a responsible and punctual individual, I have many years of experience taking care of the elderly, as well as being a personal nanny and busy daycare experience. I can provide references. I speak Polish and...
Halina can also help with: Respite care, meal prep, personal care, light cleaning
5.0
"Having Halina in our home to care for my mom was such a wonderful experience. Her companionship and patience is delightful and mixed with her helpfulness in anything we needed helped ease the stress of caring for my mom. She would help me with some household items...

Heather H.

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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: Meal prep, personal care, mobility assistance, dementia, light cleaning, companionship & 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.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a dependable and compassionate caregiver. I have been working in the home care industry for over 5 years. I pride myself on being able to quickly learn new skills and adapt to any situations. in the past I have assisted clients with activity of daily living . engaged in conversation, taken vital signs and maintaining a...
Nirvanie can also help with: Dementia, respite care, hospice services
5.0
"Nirvana provided exceptional care to my wife who suffered a severe hyper immune response to the moderna vaccine. She was always kind, soft, compassionate and caring towards my wife. We are relocating g for a time to our home in Mexico and will miss nirvana badly. I...

Cynthia A.

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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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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, personal care, live-in home 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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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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Margaret R.


New Hyde Park, NY

$27/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, light cleaning, dementia, companionship, errands, 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...

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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 is a very compassionate person. She assisted my mother in so many ways. She always always on time and brought such a happiness to my Mother. She was attentive to my Mother's needs. I would hire her again. Thank you"

Dawn M.

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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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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: Visiting physician, dementia
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 1 family 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, and Diabetes. Certified CPR/ First Aid. Would love to be a companion to your loved one. My...
Karen can also help with: Personal care, mobility assistance, companionship, errands, meal prep, dementia & more
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Caring, Reliable, dedicated, trustworthy- all around great person "

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Stephanie S.


South Ozone Park, NY

$21-35/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: Dementia, light cleaning, hospice services, companionship, errands, live-in home care & 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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Recent companion care reviews in West Hempstead, 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.

Luz O.

5.0

Luz is an angel. She is trustworthy and always went the extra mile when caring for both of my parents. For example, she traveled through a blizzard to be sure they were ok and had everything they needed. It's hard to express the relief that she provided with her consistent and loving presence. She...

- Kathleen H.

Rimma B.

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.

Sandra T.

5.0

three months of her life as she suffered from chronic lung disease. My mother could be stubborn and quite critical of caregivers, but she loved Sandra. She said she was gentle, kind, professional and able to anticipate her needs. She did everything for my mother from bathing and food prep, to...

- Care member

Julie K.

5.0

Julie was so kind to my mother in her final weeks. She was invaluable and certainly made everything much easier.

- Amy F.

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