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60 home care are listed in Melville, NY
The average posted rate is $18/hr as of November 2024
The average experience for nearby home care is 8 years
Home care in Melville, NY
Mary K.
Northport, NY
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
I am an experienced health care provider. Worked home care with children and elderly for over 10years . I worked at st Johnlands nursing home for over 5 years. I have always had a special place in my heart for the elderly. Volunteered working at nursing homes since I was a teenager. I love working with geriatric patients and...
Mary can also help with: Dementia, respite care, personal care, mobility assistance, companionship, visiting nurse & more
Skills:
Licensed Nurse
5.0
"She was great to work with and was very organized and knowledgeable!"
Julia K.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I AM EXPERIENCED IN ALL PHASES OF SENIOR CARE AND HAVE EXPERIENCE AS A CASE WORKER. Available for daily, LAST minute or emergency fill in. Available to do errands, food shopping, cooking meals and Doctor Appointments. Available to do laundry, light house cleaning, keeping organization in the home. Knowledge of medications and...
Kathi can also help with: Companionship, dementia, errands, light cleaning, personal care, meal prep & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Kathi just started working with my mom and has shown to be compassionate, caring and very interested in my mom's well being."
Donna H.
Myrlande D.
Brentwood, NY
$25-35/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 8 years experience as a care giver. I work in a assistant living as a care giver also as a medtesh with elderly with memories disorders etc... I can provide bathing, dressing, meal preparation, serving meal, light housekeeping, doctor appointment. I am a hard working mom , I am very patient & I enjoy working with elderly
Myrlande can also help with: Dementia, personal care, home modification, live-in home care, hospice services
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Myrlande is extremely helpful, caring, and attentive to her patient's needs."
Susan B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am caring person, professional treat your family as if it was my very own. I work for assisted living for over 10 years. With supervisors to vouch for me also. I am really loving up beat full of life. Some people do this for money I do this because I care. I work as a volunteer just because a family needed help. As I m the...
Lasandra can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, dementia, meal prep, companionship, hospice services & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Tamilyn C.
North Babylon, NY
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Available Companion Will Come To Take Care Of Your Loved One. I Clean, Cook, Can Take Them Shopping
5.0
(6)
I have experience working with seniors as a companion since 2008. Working in a senior center to their own home. I have experience with dementia, alzheimer's, copd and cancer. I know how to use oxygen if needed. I get CPR certifications yearly. I'm a bubbly type of person. I will talk to them, cook, clean, do laundry, bake, play...
Tamilyn can also help with: Dementia, companionship, errands, light cleaning, mobility assistance, meal prep & more
5.0
"Tamilyn took care of my grandmother and she was wonderful. It's so nice to have someone you can trust to take care of the people you love when you can't do it yourself. She is great at what she does and very personable. We were very lucky to find her"
Kelly C.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My sheer interest in caring for seniors is simply my passion to help people.
I have gained deeper understanding caring seniors in a manner that every one needs is different. But they all need someone to lend a helping hand.
I've been a health care assistant for 9 years, got my Certified Nursing Assistant License in 2012....
Azela can also help with: Dementia, personal care, live-in home care, hospice services
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Sweet, caring, and reliable, has been helpful with dad's recovery, so glad we found Azela on this site! "
Jenny T.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am an adult who has 20 years experience with dementia Alzheimer's patients . I've been doing this privately for seniors advocating I have numerous references at any time you can speak to anyone who I I have worked for . I feel this is my calling I like to work with seniors I think they have a lot to give and I am honest...
Joann can also help with: Visiting physician, personal care, respite care, dementia, hospice services
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"We were lucky to have met Joann when my parents were in need of some help. She was exactly what we were looking for. We needed someone who would listen to their needs, be flexible, dependable and caring - Joann was all of those things and more! We instantly felt...
Ilene M.
Theodota Z.
Amityville, NY
$20-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Experienced in geriatric care and long-term facility and home care able to perform activities of daily living with patient range of motion provide transportation provide activity to pay patient capability I am capable of doing patient wound care. Medication administration charting and treatments. I am very flexible with my hours...
Theodota can also help with: Companionship, meal prep, dementia, light cleaning, hospice services, errands & more
Skills:
Licensed Nurse
5.0
"Theo is a very kind and knowledgeable person. She took care of both my brother and my mom she would always go over and above for to do things to make my hundred year old mom very happy. She is amazing person and anyone would be lucky to have her as their caregiver."
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Reliable and compassionate . Certified Nursing Assistant and HHA with 10 +years of experience working with seniors with Dementia,
Medication management
Hoyer Lift
Personal care
Meal preparation
Transfers
Wheelchair
Oxygen machine
Groceries
Transportation
Dr. Visits
Social events
Keep the patient active if...
Stella can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, personal care, respite care
Skills:
CPR
Wound Care
CNA
5.0
"Ruth has great judgement regarding our kids and she gets along with them very well. We are very happy we met Ruth and she truly helps us in our home."
Betty F.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family 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 when it comes to my job. I have a very flexible Schedule. I would be a good addition to any team, I am a team player....
Sherrill can also help with: Live-in home care, dementia, companionship, hospice services, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
CNA
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
5.0
(3)
Hello! My name is Alicia I am a Certified Nursing Assistant and Home health aide also with BLS/AED certified. I love providing home care services to those that would otherwise not be able to do so. The smile on their faces is overwhelming and makes me feel that I have done my job right. I have always enjoyed helping people so I...
Alicia can also help with: Visiting nurse, personal care, respite care, hospice services, home modification, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"She is very friendly and responsible ! "
Susan C.
Antonia V.
Huntington Station, NY
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Antonia I'm 55 years old and I have over 10+ years experience working in the medical field. My previous employment was at the Ymca as property management coordinator for over 10 years . Over the years I have come to love working with my favorite people, the elderly. Unfortunately my previous employer , the...
Antonia can also help with: Personal care, live-in home care, dementia
5.0
"Antonia ( Annie) is fabulous! She cared for my mother for several years- while my mom's dementia was still mild, up until her death from dementia when she was pretty much bed-ridden. Antonia was always on time, would always be willing to work extra hours, spend...
Susan G.
5.0
(4)
Hi my name is Laura. I am a nationally certified medical assistant and phlebotomist with vast experience working with the senior care population. I have worked in different phases of the medical field for the last 15 years. I specifically worked in Hematology/Oncology for last 6 years, and just moved back to New York area...
Laura can also help with: Dementia, specialized care, personal care, mobility assistance, hospice services
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"I have known Laura for 40 years. She is an extremely caring, competent & hardworking individual. She has a vast background in multiple areas of the medical field which will only benefit her abilities in caring for others. She is an experienced caregiver to sick &...
Nicole L.
5.0
(8)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have over 8 years of experience in caregiving. I can help with home care and personal care. I have worked in Nursing Homes as well as Private Home Care. I have experience working with Alzheimer/Dementia, MS, and paraplegic patients, hospice care, wound care, medication administration, and ambulation. I am a certified medical...
Sibrina can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, errands, companionship, live-in home care, hospice services & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
CPR
5.0
"Sibrina is an incredible caregiver. Her support, knowledge and communication was outstanding.
She cared for my father until his passing. He was frail and memory impaired, but she was able to make his time with her fun and interactive in a level which he could...
Care member
5.0
(2)
2007 to 2012: I took care of my mother-in-law who lived with us in her old ages; she had dementia and several health complications.
2018 to 2020: I watched a lovely husband and wife. He was in his mid 90's, and she was in her late 80's with dementia. I would dress them, take care of their medications, and prepare three meals a...
Michael can also help with: Personal care, live-in home care, dementia, hospice services
5.0
"Our family was very fortunate to have Mike care for my grandparents; he was with us for over 2 1/2 years. I have always found him to be reliable, trustworthy and respectful. Mike is compassionate and kind, along with a great sense of humor and a calm demeanor. He...
Jennifer C.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Kathy, AKA Nanny to my four wonderful grandchildren, a dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse since 1975. Over my career I have had the pleasure of working in different areas of nursing. The majority has been managing the medical departments of some of the very best Assisted Living Communities on Long Island and in...
Kathleen can also help with: Respite care, hospice services, visiting physician, dementia, personal care, live-in home care & more
Skills:
Licensed Nurse
5.0
"Kathy is one of the most caring people I know. She goes above and beyond for all the people she cares for. "
Care member
5.0
(5)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I have been a Home Health Aide/ companion for over 10 years or so now.
I love to cook, meal prep, errands, transportation, play games etc.
I care for people as if they were my own family and how I'd want them treated.
I'm very passionate about senior care, kind, caring, calm and very patient and empathetic. I'm able to provide...
Cathleen can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, companionship, transportation, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Cathy has been working with my mom for almost 2 years. She is dependable, a good communicator, helpful and kind. I would 100% recommend her for any type of care job. She is worth it!"
Karen M.
Nemesiz A.
Wantagh, NY
$46/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
My Name is Nemesiz I'm a 34-year-old . I'm honest, responsible, respectful , a multitask and organized. I take my job very serious, my main goal is to make my patient feel comfortable having me around , I will providing them with a calm environment for optimal patient care. I'm proud of all the years of experience that I have in...
Nemesiz can also help with: Personal care, visiting physician, dementia, home modification
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"We were so fortunate to have found Nemesiz,my dad was sent home on hospice and she was very professional she knew exactly how to take care of him, she is a sweet,compassionate person which I highly recommend anyone who hires her will be lucky and she is extremely...
Karin F.
Kimara A.
Bay Shore, NY
$24-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
CNA Available For Home Health Care, Companionship Housekeeping And Meal Preparation
5.0
(11)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a Certified CNA for 20 yrs I have done in home care , Nursing Homes also worked with people with development disability. I have vast experience with vents, dementia and Alzheimer's. My philosophy is that' all patients and individuals and family members are treated with dignity and respect. I support families values and I...
Kimara can also help with: Visiting physician, dementia, home modification, personal care, hospice services
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Kimara is skilled, caring and kind. She took care of my father for 15 months, until he passed away from heart failure. She handled his meals, laundry doctor's appointments, medications and daily activities. She was always on time and 100% reliable. We never had to...
Joanne A.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
15+years Hospital and Home care experience LPN assisting of or full daily care, meals, home upkeep , doctor appointments, medication organization and assistance, love to get out doors, walks, drives, companion, puzzles/games, shopping, any activities to have a great day! Love pets! Excellent experience with dementia/Alzheimer's
Diane can also help with: Home modification, respite care, personal care, errands, dementia, transportation & more
Skills:
Licensed Nurse
5.0
"Diane is kind, gentle, professional, supportive, informative. She is exactly what anyone would want and need in a nurse."
Evelyn P.
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Recent home care reviews in Melville, NY
Mary K.
5.0
Mary is an outstanding care taker. She is kind and generous of her time. She is detail oriented. She is very meticulous, organized but flexible when need be. I highly recommend her.
- Ann B.
Kathi N.
5.0
Kathi has been working with my relative, who is a special needs older adult. Kathi has sized up the situation quickly, and used patience, persistence, and good judgment in helping to improve our relative's quality of life while easing our burden of care being far away. She is smart, compassionate...
- Neil B.
Myrlande D.
5.0
Myrlande is extremely helpful, caring, and attentive to her patient's needs.
- Susan B.
Tamilyn C.
5.0
Tamilyn took care of my grandmother and she was wonderful. It's so nice to have someone you can trust to take care of the people you love when you can't do it yourself. She is great at what she does and very personable. We were very lucky to find her
- Kelly C.
Azela J.
5.0
Sweet, caring, and reliable, has been helpful with dad's recovery, so glad we found Azela on this site!
- Jenny T.
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FAQs for finding home care in Melville, NY
How much does private home care cost per hour near me in Melville, NY?
The average rate for hiring a home care provider in Melville, NY as of November, 2024 is $18.67 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 Melville, NY?
Care.com has 3 home care providers for seniors in Melville, 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 Melville, 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 Melville, NY?
The types of home health care services near you in Melville, 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 Melville, 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 Melville, NY?
If you need to hire senior home care near you in Melville, 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 Melville, NY?
When you’re hiring in home health care services near you in Melville, 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.