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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: Meal prep, light cleaning, personal care, errands
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: Personal care, dementia, home modification, live-in home care, visiting physician
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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: Visiting physician, hospice services, personal care, dementia
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

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.

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

CPR

Licensed Nurse

Home Health Aide

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: Dementia, personal care
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

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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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: Personal care, respite care, light cleaning, 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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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: Hospice services, light cleaning, companionship, mobility assistance, meal prep, dementia & 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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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: Mobility assistance, light cleaning, personal care, companionship, dementia, meal prep & 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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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

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

CPR

CNA

Wound Care

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...

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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 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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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, mobility assistance, dementia, companionship, errands & 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...

Care member

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

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Stephanie was a truly exceptional caregiver to my mother in the last year of her life. She was extremely reliable, responsible, and knowledgeable. Moreover, she went above and beyond in her efforts to make my mother comfortable and happy. She really did treat her...

Celeste K.

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

Medical Equipment Experience

CNA

CPR

5.0
"Patricia is kind, patient, and understanding. She is currently working with my elderly grandparents, and while they can be difficult at times, Patricia’s patient approach works wonders!"

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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, hospice services, dementia, personal care, respite care, home modification & 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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Nelia D.


Bayside, NY

$17-25/hr4 yrs exp

A Caretaker With Extensive Nursing Experience

Hello! My name is Nelia, and I'm here to offer your loved ones the compassionate and reliable care. As a retired nurse with over 25 years of experience in an outpatient clinic in Ukraine and experience taking care of seniors, I can help your loved one with daily living activities, meal preparation, managing medications, and...
Nelia can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, personal care, live-in home care, meal prep, mobility assistance & more
Skills:

Wound Care

5.0
"Nelia is an absolute angel when it comes to taking care of seniors! She's the sweetest, most compassionate person you could hope for, and her nursing background really helps in the way she cares for senior people. If you want someone who treats seniors like family,...

Iryna L.

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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.

Halina D.

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 and also prepared several meals...

- Heather H.

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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