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60 home care are listed in Merrick, NY
The average posted rate is $24/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby home care is 7 years
Home care in Merrick, NY
Melinda F.
Hicksville, NY
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have over 20 years of senior care in my background.. I have cared for many local families with outstanding references available.. I am Irish/Italian I can care for your family and give you piece of mind I do all personal care as well as errands shopping housekeeping medication laundry companionship and cooking . I have a new...
Melinda can also help with: Home modification, dementia, visiting nurse, personal care, respite care, hospice services & more
5.0
"Melinda is very caring and knowledgeable about seniors with dementia. "
Yael R.
4.7
(3)
Ive been taking care of people from infants until 94/95yrs old. I am a Certified Nursing Assistant. I have 25 years experience. I do it all, bathing, dressing, toileting, adult diapers, oral care, manicures, pedicures when we meet and talk we can discuss with more detail. I am very personable with a sense of humor, I enjoy...
Tracy can also help with: Personal care, dementia
4.0
"I am a 44 year-old woman with multiple sclerosis. I was struggling this summer and a friend suggested a person she knew Tracy. I was so glad. She was very helpful. She was able to help me with all my daily tasks and even errands outside of the home. Most...
Patti D.
Maria I.
Levittown, NY
$15-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
Personal -Warm Caregiver Looking For Full-Time - Available Night's And Weekend's
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have worked in the Health system for 20 years taking care of Adults. I was drawing blood and attending to their needs. I feel that the family working with you should feel secure and confident that the person you hire is warm, competent and understand the needs of a love one. I love helping people and be there all the time.
5.0
"Maria cared for my mother for more than 4 years. My mother just recently passed away but because of caregivers like Maria she lived her life with dignity. My mother was completely dependent on others. Maria cooked for her, fed her, bathed her, dressed her, used...
Michele M.
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: Errands, live-in home care, dementia, meal prep, hospice services, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
"The level of care that Marcelle provided to our father is unmatched. She managed to bring a smile to his face every day despite his illness. That was no easy feat. Personal cleanliness was of the utmost importance to him and Marcelle executed it with the utmost...
Nadia A.
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.
Jay U.
Wantagh, NY
$30-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
3.3
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm sensitive to the needs of the senior community. I've cared for my Grandmother. I'm a healthy minded pet owner with a background and interests including psychology, nutrition, the arts and sports.
Not sure why I received a review from Tracy, as I didn't provide any service for her. She requested care but was unable to...
Jay can also help with: Transportation, errands, visiting physician, companionship
4.0
"Interviewed over phone. Very nice person."
Christine F.
5.0
(2)
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: Hospice services, errands, light cleaning, companionship, live-in home care, dementia & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Wound Care
5.0
"I am pleased to write a letter of recommendation for Margaret. My father, unfortunately broke his hip last year. He was home alone one day(my mom was out) and he fell in the living room. After being in the hospital for a few days and having hip surgery he came...
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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, home modification, dementia, visiting physician
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.
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, errands, light cleaning, mobility assistance & 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.
Maria R.
East Meadow, NY
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Companionship,housekeeping,meal Prep, Entitlements And Insurance Forms,flexible Hours Emergency
5.0
(2)
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.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Marcia I'm experienced caretaker and companion with over 30+ years of providing care for the elderly in hospital/ at-home setting. I'm very patient, compassionate and empathetic also a good listener. My focus as a caregiver/companion is to provide optimal support to my patients through personalized assistance,...
Marcia can also help with: Light cleaning, companionship, dementia, hospice services, errands, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Marcia is kind, responsible, diligent in her duties; always going above and beyond. An absolute gem! A calm demeanor, patient, skilled, completely reliable. A pleasure to have Marcia look after my Dad."
Linda G.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! I am CPR certified and have 1 year of experience in senior care. I can help with Home Care and Errands/Shopping. I actually got introduced to a nice senior lady who was also a neighbor that couldn't walk her big Labrador retriever. I was her dog walker! She wanted to add food shopping as a service and I ended up doing...
Tara can also help with: Meal prep, errands, companionship, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Tara is lovely! My mom and her dog absolutely loved her. She helped with errands, doctor's appointments, walking the dog and anything you need. She is really so easy going and a great companion."
Jessica W.
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: Respite care, hospice services, personal care, visiting nurse, dementia, 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.
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: Light cleaning, dementia, companionship, errands, live-in home care, hospice services & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"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. Mom calls her the omelet queen! We would definitely have Sabrina back if our needs change. "
Kathryn L.
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: Respite care, personal care, live-in home care, dementia
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
Wound Care
5.0
"Ruth is an excellent and very compassionate caregiver. She is punctual, polite and caring. We are very grateful to have her with our family."
Elizabeth P.
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a certified home health aide and a phlebotomist with over 10 years experience in elder care. I am compassionate, patient empathetic, caring and dedicated to my job. I am CPR certified. I believe everyone should be treated with , kindness, respect and love. It takes nothing to be kind. Treat people right, treat people the...
Patty can also help with: Dementia, errands, light cleaning, hospice services, home modification, companionship & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
CPR
Simone D.
Cambria Heights, NY
$17-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
Compassionate Caregiver, Engaging Seniors Living, Home To Improve Activity Levels, General Wellness.
I have over 15 year experience, working with mental disabled clients, as well as individual with mild to severe stage of dementia. Parkinson's, renal failure, Alzheimer's, cancer, COPD, muscular degeneration, hypertension, diabetes, MS (multiplemultiple sclerosis), stroke, epilepsy, wound care, GAIT assistance, and those recover...
Simone can also help with: Home modification, errands, dementia, live-in home care, hospice services, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Wound Care
CPR
My name is Sandra I a am a nurse assistant and HHA certified I use to work in nursing home experience and hospital experience with diabetes hospice bedbound stroke Colson feeding wound treatment hoyer feeding dressing I will take you out to dinner malls Summer is over and I can travel with you to Florida or wherever you want to...
Sandra can also help with: Live-in home care, light cleaning, errands, companionship, hospice services, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
Medical Equipment Experience
Flory D.
Valley Stream, NY
$20-45/hr • 10 yrs exp
I am a certified HHA , Phlebotomist & EKG Technician for 10years, with patience, kind heart, enthusiasm and respect . I was born in South Africa and raised in Europe. I speak Southern Sotho and German. I can understand and speak a little bit of French as well . Meeting people from all walks of life and cultural background and...
Flory can also help with: Companionship, hospice services, live-in home care, dementia, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
I'd describe my personality as honest, hardworking and dedicated. I'm looking for a job that is fair and worth doing. I have 3 years professional experience and much more considering that my parents are elderly. In my spare time, I like to cook and watch television. One thing you should know about me is l am reliable and...
Kaydian can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, meal prep, home modification, live-in home care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
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Recent home care reviews in Merrick, NY
Melinda F.
5.0
Melinda is very caring and knowledgeable about seniors with dementia.
- Yael R.
Tracy M.
4.0
I am a 44 year-old woman with multiple sclerosis. I was struggling this summer and a friend suggested a person she knew Tracy. I was so glad. She was very helpful. She was able to help me with all my daily tasks and even errands outside of the home. Most importantly she was very friendly and...
- Patti D.
Maria I.
5.0
Maria cared for my mother for more than 4 years. My mother just recently passed away but because of caregivers like Maria she lived her life with dignity. My mother was completely dependent on others. Maria cooked for her, fed her, bathed her, dressed her, used a Hoyer lift and just kept her...
- Michele M.
Marcelle H.
5.0
Very professional. Skilled. She had a warm demeanor that puts my elder at ease.
- Ed F.
Bibi M.
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.
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FAQs for finding home care in Merrick, NY
How much does private home care cost per hour near me in Merrick, NY?
The average rate for hiring a home care provider in Merrick, NY as of March, 2025 is $24.25 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 Merrick, NY?
Care.com has 4 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.
What types of home care services are available near me in Merrick, NY?
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.
How can I safely hire home care near me in Merrick, NY?
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.
What interview questions should I ask when hiring home health care near me in Merrick, NY?
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.