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Jana R.

Caring Social Worker And Companion

Merrick, NY

from
$17/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
errands
personal care
meal prep
dementia
I have 15-plus years of experience in a variety of settings, assisting those in need. I can help with assistance around the home, errands, outings, medicinal management, personal care, etc.
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Nancy O.

Seasoned Caregiver

Merrick, NY

from
$17/hr
10 years experience
Hospice services
errands
meal prep
live-in home care
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I have almost 10 years of eldercare experience. I specialize in Dementia, Cancer Care and Hospice. My passion is caring for the elderly and helping families through this tough time. Excellent care goes a long way to heal a person physically and mentally. I can help even with the most difficult cases. For reliable coverage with a...
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Kerryann W.

I Am Good With The Elderly

Rosedale, NY

4.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Personal care
live-in home care
I have 13 years experience. I work with one of my patients doing live in care for two and a half years and one for one year the rest 12 hours shift. I am a CNA and also an HHA. I also have references available.

Care Member says "Kerryann was my Moms caregiver for the last four years of her life after a devastating stroke. Having her live in with my Mom gave my siblings and I...

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Nadene G.

Reliable And Fun Caretaker

Rosedale, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
12 years experience
Respite care
personal care
dementia
I take my job very seriously. The physical and mental well-being of the elders is my number one priority. I'm very punctual and responsible. But yet I am fun to be around.

Care Member says "Nadine is a very competent and knowledgeable about her job. Very polite and attentive, she has made a positive impact on me "

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Maria R.

Companionship,housekeeping,meal Prep, Entitlements And Insurance Forms,flexible Hours Emergency

East Meadow, NY

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
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.

Susan M. says "Maria is wonderful with my 90 year old Mom. We highly recommend her. "

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Wendy A.

Experienced, Positive, And Kind Personal Health Care Aide

Freeport, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
respite care
personal care
dementia
Hi There! I am kind, upbeat, and friendly home care aid. With over 15 years of experience in elderly care, I am a certified home health aide, certified personal care aide, and certified nursing assistant. I have experience with dementia care, hospice, and elderly couples. I pride myself on punctuality, positivity, and...

Ashia T. says "Super caring and makes you feel loved"

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Jodi J.

Senior Care Provider-part Time

Bethpage, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Errands
dementia
personal care
mobility assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have worked in healthcare for the past 25 years. I have been a recreation therapy director and management in nursing homes as well as adult day cares. The part I always loved most about my job was the seniors! I started doing homecare 6 years ago, and I love it. As management in nursing homes I lost the patient contact....

Carla P. says "She treated my husband with love and respect in his last 2 years of life. She became a family member and treated my Bob as such, like it was her own father...

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Marjorie A.

All About Marjorie

Hempstead, NY

5.0(1)
from
$48/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
personal care
dementia
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!

Marjie L. says "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!"

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Blanca H.

Pt Caregiver Available And Over Night

West Hempstead, NY

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Errands
dementia
meal prep
live-in home care
hospice services
+ 1 more
I have experience as a medical assistant and HHA care taker jobs. I love working with the elderly encouraging mobility when possible , PT exercises as indicated , conversation , managing meds, activities etc . I have experience working with patients with many different health issues. I'm compassionate, kind, empathetic,...

Care Member says "Blanca was very helpful and knowledgeable caregiver. Very professional "

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Nicole D.

Caregiver

Franklin Square, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Errands
dementia
mobility assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi, I have experience in this field I been a caregiver my whole life with a sister who is physically disabled and mentally and I also took care of my farther who had lung cancer and lost his fight 3 yrs ago and after losing my dad I moved my family to Florida and went to a online program and I worked at a assistant living homes...

Lois S. says "Nicole is a very hard working, honest, caring and helpful person. She did her tasks without complaint, and took good care of the patient while bringing...

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Nancy L.

Part Time Caregiver Available With Car

Seaford, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Personal care
hospice services
dementia
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....

Robert G. says "Nancy is very caring, and treats my mother like her own. She makes my Mother's Day! Anyone that needs help with their loved one should definitely hire...

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Sibrina C.

Caring Caregiver

Seaford, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Errands
dementia
live-in home care
light cleaning
hospice services
+ 1 more
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...

Kathryn L. says "Sabrina 'filled in' for my mom's usual caregiver who was on vacation. She was fantastic . She was prompt, attentive, caring, and and my mom loved her....

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Bibi M.

Home Health Aide Looking For Work Week Ends, For Senior

Elmont, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Personal care
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.

Sara M. says "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...

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Sal Luis S.

Reliability/Knowledge Is Key

Massapequa, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hospice services
errands
meal prep
live-in home care
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Sal. I'm Nurse Aide certified with 15+ years experience. I can help with personal care, wound care, hospice care etc. I have experience with all types of conditions with the disabled and elderly population. Especially dementia/Alzheimer's, MS, and Parkinson's. I believe reliability and knowledge is very...

Care Member says "Sal was a seasoned care giver that showed a genuine concern for my special needs brother. He offered professional advice and had good insight. He is...

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Ana W.

Caregiver For Your Loved One

Lynbrook, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hospice services
home modification
respite care
personal care
dementia
Quality care and ready to help seniors during these very difficult times. Ana is experienced in Private Duty Care. She has worked with families that have dialysis, Alzheimer's and other health issues. She understands that seniors require compassion and patience. Ana always considers her clients as an extension of her family....

Amanda P. says "Ana has been taking care of my grandparents for a year. She has become an extension of our family. She treats my family as she would her own. She is very...

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Belinda B.

Farmingdale, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Errands
dementia
meal prep
light cleaning
hospice services
+ 1 more
I'm a certified nursing assistant I have over 17 years of experience working in a nursing home, Private care and companionship. I have lots of experience with dementia patients, feeding, vitals, light housekeeping, running errands, doctors appointments, bathing, light meal prep. I'm vaccinated

Maria T. says "Belinda took care of my dad after his vascular surgery and had wounds vacs. We hired her again for four years to take care of dad. She also took care of my...

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Lynette F.

Experienced Adult Loving And Caring Woman

Wantagh, NY

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience
Errands
dementia
meal prep
light cleaning
companionship
Caregiver for my mom with Dementia for 12 years. Loving, compassionate, will care for your loved one the way I would want my mom cared for. Also dog walker over 15 years. Walk dogs or pet sit at your home. Reference upon request.

Cheryl W. says "Lynette took wonderful care of my mom during a challenging time. She is very punctual and dependable. She also engages in conversation and has a lot of...

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Laura G.

Senior Care Specialist

Massapequa, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Mobility assistance
hospice services
specialized care
personal care
dementia
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...

Nicole L. says "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...

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Monet W.

Full-Time Or Live-In CNA Available For Companionship, Meal Prep, Housekeeping, Medication Reminders.

Freeport, NY

4.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Live-in home care
hospice services
respite care
personal care
dementia
Compassionate, intuitive and self-directed CNA with over 10 years of experience devoted to providing superior in-home care to seniors, mentally ill, and persons with disabilities or any health limitation. I've had the opportunity to work in several settings including medical-surgical, critical care, emergency, behavioral health,...

Harold S. says "Monet is a caring and responsible young lady."

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Eileen H.

Caregiver

Mineola, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Hospice services
home modification
respite care
personal care
live-in home care
+ 1 more
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.

Alexandra T. says "Elieen is a very caring funny person who takes great pleasure in her job taking care of my mother. She is very kind, caring , loving , sweet person and...

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  • 60 home care are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $17.00/hr as of December 2025

Recent home care reviews from local parents in Merrick, NY

Home Care in Merrick, NY are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed home care

Kerryann W.

Kerryann was my Moms caregiver for the last four years of her life after a devastating stroke. Having her live in with my Mom gave my...

- Care member

Nadene G.

Nadine is a very competent and knowledgeable about her job. Very polite and attentive, she has made a positive impact on me

- Care member

Maria R.

Maria is wonderful with my 90 year old Mom. We highly recommend her.

- Susan M.

FAQs for finding home care in Merrick, NY

The average rate for hiring a home care provider in Merrick, NY as of December, 2025 is $17.00 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.

Care.com has 2 home care providers for seniors in Merrick, 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 Merrick, 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.

The types of home health care services near you in Merrick, 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 Merrick, NY that can assist with daily activities, such as cooking, medication prompting, dressing, bathing and transporting the senior patient to and from appointments.

If you need to hire senior home care near you in Merrick, 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.

When you’re hiring in home health care services near you in Merrick, 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.

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