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Companion care in West Hempstead, NY

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Stacy S.


West Hempstead, NY

$30-40/hr10 yrs exp

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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, light cleaning, meal prep, personal care
Skills:

CPR

Hi my name is Monique. I'm a trained home health aide who enjoys working with seniors. I have numerous years of experience working with Dementia, Parkinson's , Bed Ridden and I also provide Companionship. My job includes bathing, food preparation, feeding, light housekeeping, running errands and accompanying patients to...
Monique can also help with: Dementia, companionship, meal prep, mobility assistance, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

My name is Iryna. I have 18 years of Registered Nurse experience in Ukraine. 15 years of senior care experience and clean driver license in NY. I am certified NY state personal care aid (PCA). I have certificate of master in Swedish body work ( massage ) in NY. I have a lot of skills and patience with people who have...
Iryna can also help with: Live-in home care, home modification, visiting physician, dementia, 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: Dementia, hospice services, visiting physician, personal care
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: Errands, companionship, light cleaning, meal prep, hospice services, dementia & more
Skills:

CPR

Licensed Nurse

CNA

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...

Kathleen H.

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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: Personal care, dementia
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 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: Meal prep, companionship, dementia, mobility assistance, live-in home care, light cleaning & more
5.0
"She was the most amazing caregiver that I ever could have imagined bringing into our family. During my mother’s toughest times she proved to be much more than an aide, serving as a friend and even a part of the family. Each day that she would come, my mom would be...

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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: Light cleaning, hospice services, meal prep, dementia, mobility assistance, companionship & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

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, light cleaning, personal care, meal prep
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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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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Tarina W.


Bellmore, NY

$41/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: Hospice services, live-in home care, dementia, personal care
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

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, personal care, dementia
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: Companionship, hospice services, errands, dementia, live-in home care, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

CNA

Wound Care

5.0
"Took care of my mom for 5 years who had dementia.I never had a problem and she always went above and beyond what was asked of her. I was able to go to work knowing my mother was in good hands and safe.she treated us like family "

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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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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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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

$25-30/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: Personal care, meal prep, errands, mobility assistance, companionship, 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

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

CNA

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Caring, efficient and very reliable!!"

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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: Personal care, respite care, home modification, hospice services, visiting nurse, dementia & 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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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.

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 was away, but only a couple hours...

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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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