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60 home care are listed in Island Park, NY
The average posted rate is $25/hr as of December 2024
The average experience for nearby home care is 10 years
Home care in Island Park, NY
4.9
(7)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
My name is Dorothy and I am a highly capable and professional Caregiver with 15 years experience. My role is to enrich the quality of their lives through expert care, humor and compassion. I believe in a comprehensive plan of care that will encompass the physical, psychological and mental health of my seniors. Past experience...
Dorothy can also help with: Dementia, personal care, hospice services, respite care
5.0
"Dorothy is a wonderful person and companion to my 93 year old mother who has slight dementia. The days are not always easy but Dorothy is patient, attentive to my moms needs, trustworthy, very caring and is a happy person with a positive attitude. I have no worries...
Paula D.
Ann R.
Island Park, NY
$25-41/hr • 10 yrs exp
Responsible Aide with excellent communication skills demonstrated by over three years of experience in healthcare. Proficient in providing exceptional in-home support to patients with a wide range of disabilities, illnesses, or other challenges.
Ann can also help with: Companionship, meal prep, home modification, personal care, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a skilled Nursing Assistant, with more than 25 years of experience.
Over the years I performed different duties in the Healthcare Industry, including taking care of clients with Alzheimers / Dementia and special needs.
I also have experience with administering and managing medications.
I am an outstanding multitasker and...
Marcelle can also help with: Hospice services, live-in home care, dementia, errands, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"I have known Marcelle for over eight years, over the years Marcelle took care of my son who has Muscular Dystrophy and I found her to be very caring, honest and trustworthy. I highly recommend her for the position she is seeking."
Grace H.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I having been taking care of seniors for over 20 years and I genuinely love what I do.
I am a certified Home Health Care Aide and Personal
Care Assistant. I offer live-in care (but can do live-out as well).
I have worked with Alzheimer patients as well
as patients with Diabetes, Hypertension, MS, Parkinson, Dementia and Cancer...
Frances can also help with: Hospice services, live-in home care, personal care, home modification, dementia, respite care & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Frances came to care for my mother in May. My mother was independent with most things but needed someone in the house to help with meals and driving and bathing . We liked her the instant she walked the house for her interview . She was warm , friendly , had no...
Michele E.
Denise P.
Jamaica, NY
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
I Am A Nurses Aide With A Background In Medical Assistant And Home Health Care
5.0
(3)
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: Hospice services, personal care, dementia, visiting physician
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
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.
Karen V.
Wantagh, NY
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(11)
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, mobility assistance, companionship, meal prep, dementia, errands & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
5.0
"Caring, Reliable, dedicated, trustworthy- all around great person "
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I come highly recommended. I am a certified in medical field for over 10 years, also and certified CPR. I have my certificate for physical therapy
I a caring dependable female. if you need I have a back round check I have one thru Winthrop. I am experience with Alzheimer and dementia patients. male or female. I can clean , cook....
Nancy can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, personal care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Nancy is very dependable and caring. She has gone the extra mile for our family and treats our dad like her own. A major plus in a time of need. You can't go wrong hiring her"
Pete L.
Rosaria C.
Oceanside, NY
$25-32/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a fun loving caring woman who truly understands how compassion and love are essential key points in a life of a person with a disability or dementia. My personal experience as a mom of a child with a disability and a recreational assistant in a nursing home has allowed me to connect with the people I work with in a very...
Rosaria can also help with: Companionship, dementia, meal prep, light cleaning, mobility assistance, errands & more
5.0
"Rosaria is currently helping with my parents. My mom has dementia and needs personal care, grooming and assistance with daily activities. Rosaria is caring and patient."
Elizabeth M.
5.0
(1)
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, dementia, live-in home care, 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.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Currently I am taking care of a 92-year-old, I've been working with her for 4 years now from Monday to Friday. I also have two elderly parents and I enjoy taking care of them.
Bibi can also help with: Personal care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Bibi's calming and confident demeanor was exactly the help and support we needed for our in-home elderly care needs. Always prompt and particular about things, her conscientious approach was matched by her capacity to meet and accommodate my parents' needs."
Sara M.
5.0
(4)
Hi I am Debi I am 64 years old with 12 years experience with in Home care taking of elderly men and women I have experience with dementia and with individuals who just need companionship I have my own transportation I can do errands and doctor's appointments I can help with meds I will do also light housekeeping I am responsible...
Deborah can also help with: Home modification, errands, dementia, hospice services, light cleaning, companionship & more
5.0
"She cared for my stepfather right up until the end when he went into hospice. She is smart, attentive and very caring. I would highly recommend Deborah C"
Care member
Marie D.
Baldwin, NY
$35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Caring, Competent Nurse's Aide Looking For A Position With The Elderly
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am warm, caring, and communicative, with sympathy for disabled elders. I believe it is crucial to help them live their days with dignity, comfort, and meaningful interactions. I have 10 years experience caring for the elderly with conditions including dementia, heart failure, terminal cancer, diabetes, respiratory problems,...
Marie can also help with: Live-in home care, dementia, hospice services, respite care, personal care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Marie cared for my Mother who is wheelchair bound with very limited mobility. She had 2 strokes and and is dependent on others for all activities of daily living. Marie was hired to assist an agency HHA care for my mother because her regular HHA was on vacation....
Lisa M.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have worked with patients with dementia and patients that are bedridden. I have experience in changing catheters.
Georgia can also help with: Companionship, dementia, meal prep, personal care, mobility assistance
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CNA
CPR
5.0
"What a wonderful, caring, experienced nurse and care giver! Georgia has literally been a “God send” caring for our 90 year old mom at home. Georgia is patient, understanding, respectful and very accommodating to our and our mother’s needs. In addition to being a...
Care member
Catherine K.
Merrick, NY
$25-30/hr • 9 yrs exp
3.7
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Catherine, I live in Merrick. I am a certified CNA/HHA. I have been a caretaker for over 10 years, I love my job, it is definitely rewarding. I have worked for hospitals/rehabs and assisted living facilities. currently I do home care, my responsibilities include bathing, dressing, grooming, transferring and...
Catherine can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, respite care, live-in home care
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
CNA
5.0
"Catherine was a blessing with my father-in-law got sick, she was so dedicated and loyal to him. I would highly recommend her."
Care member
5.0
(4)
I truly love caregiving. More rewarding than my previous paralegal career. I have experience with: diabetic care, dementia care, oxygen administration, colostomy care, bathing, medication, socializing, etc. I am honest, extremely patient, trustworthy and have a good sense of humor.
Eileen can also help with: Live-in home care, home modification, respite care, personal care, hospice services, dementia & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
Wound Care
5.0
"Very friendly, good sense of humor. Willing to do what ever my mother needs. My mother was resistant to any assistance three years ago but she and Eileen became close quite quickly."
Emily M.
Marjorie H.
East Meadow, NY
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Part Time Senior Care Giver Available With Excellent References
5.0
(3)
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: Hospice services, dementia, home modification, visiting nurse, respite care, personal care & 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.
5.0
(1)
I have 10+ years of experience. I can help with Home Care and Personal Care. I'm a mother of three and I love taking care of people. I specialize in meal preparation, light to moderate home cleaning, and personal hygiene cleaning. Only interested in private care jobs!
Marjorie can also help with: Personal care, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"She was a amazing in helping my grandmother with tidying her house. She made grandma feel the best she's felt in a long time!"
Marjie L.
Hyacinth P.
Saint Albans, NY
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Chha Caring Person Caring For Elders Companionship Elderly Care
5.0
(3)
my experiences: Bathing(bed shower tub)
Dressing, toileting assist with transfer, feed , medications , incontinence care skin care , oral hygienic care, hair care , turn &position. refresh and change bed lining, clean tidy room/bathroom kitchen dishes . vaccum/sweep \mop.
meal preparation(special diet- ADA-lona others
laundy&...
Hyacinth can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, errands, companionship, meal prep, live-in home care & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Hyacinth served as my mom's home health care aide in her final years. Hyacinth oversaw meds, meals, hygiene, and provided compassionate attention with congeniality. She made a positive difference in my mother's quality of life. I am very appreciative for her...
Patrick D.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have 30 years of experience dealing with all types of cases such as Bedridden, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's Dementia, Colostomy and Catheter Care as well as cognitive disabilities etc. I'm very trustworthy, responsible, patient, loving and compassionate. I can work superbly independently on my own! I perform ADL including oral and...
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Pabitri took care of my dad for over 5 years after he became sick. She's very loving responsible and trustworthy and I had nothing to be worried about while I was working. She gave my DAD a daily SMILE everyday despite his aches and pains until he passed!"
Maya N.
5.0
(3)
Nursing background
20 years experience in elderly care .
Completed Home Health Aide program.
Alzheimer's/Dementia/Hospice / Parkinson's experience.
I'm passionate about my work and know how to get the job done . I would describe myself as an open and honest person and tries to be fair in everything I do . In my free time I...
Rita can also help with: Meal prep, errands, live-in home care, light cleaning, hospice services, companionship & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"My sister and I hired Rita to care for our 80+ year-old mother which she did for several years until the day Mom passed. We all loved Rita especially my mother – because Rita cooks well, is very organized, cleans well, performs many nurse’s aide skills and tasks,...
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Recent home care reviews in Island Park, NY
Dorothy M.
5.0
Dorothy is a wonderful person and companion to my 93 year old mother who has slight dementia. The days are not always easy but Dorothy is patient, attentive to my moms needs, trustworthy, very caring and is a happy person with a positive attitude. I have no worries knowing that my mom is in good...
- Paula D.
Marcelle H.
5.0
Very professional. Skilled. She had a warm demeanor that puts my elder at ease.
- Ed F.
Frances D.
5.0
Frances came to care for my mother in May. My mother was independent with most things but needed someone in the house to help with meals and driving and bathing . We liked her the instant she walked the house for her interview . She was warm , friendly , had no trouble with my mother's sarcastic...
- Michele E.
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.
Karen V.
5.0
Caring, Reliable, dedicated, trustworthy- all around great person
- Care member
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FAQs for finding home care in Island Park, NY
How much does private home care cost per hour near me in Island Park, NY?
The average rate for hiring a home care provider in Island Park, NY as of December, 2024 is $25.00 per hour. This cost will fluctuate depending on the provider's level of experience, whether the care is full-time or part-time and the duties required to perform to care for your senior loved one.
How can I find home care near me in Island Park, NY?
Care.com has 2 home care providers for seniors in Island Park, NY. To start searching for caregivers near you, you need to create a Care.com account. To create your account, you will answer some basic questions to help you find home care providers that specialize in your family member’s needs. You will then have the option to either post a job and receive applications from candidates, or you can search for caregivers on the website. You can filter results by distance from Island Park, NY or hourly rate. After you have selected your candidates, you can schedule interviews, check references, request background checks, and can then hire a home health care provider that suits your needs the best.
What types of home care services are available near me in Island Park, NY?
The types of home health care services near you in Island Park, NY will vary depending on the needs of the senior you’re hiring home care assistance for, but home care providers can assist with companionship and fellowship, as well as skilled nursing care. There are also home caregivers in Island Park, NY that can assist with daily activities, such as cooking, medication prompting, dressing, bathing and transporting the senior patient to and from appointments.
How can I safely hire home care near me in Island Park, NY?
If you need to hire senior home care near you in Island Park, NY, we strongly suggest you run an independent background check, request professional references, and interview a handful of candidates. You can also look for providers on Care.com who have a CareCheck badge on their profile, which is a background check we request all in home care service providers complete. Any senior home care providers who complete a CareCheck will have a badge on their profile that displays the date the background check was run.
What interview questions should I ask when hiring home health care near me in Island Park, NY?
When you’re hiring in home health care services near you in Island Park, NY, it can be really helpful to interview a handful of different candidates to help you find the right fit. It’s a good idea to ask them questions about the exact responsibilities they feel comfortable taking on, how they best communicate, and what types of senior health issues they have dealt with in the past.
Ratings for Island Park, NY home care listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.0 / 5
Home Care in Island Park, NY are rated 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews of the 60 listed home care.