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Catherine B.
Whitestone, NY
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have many years of experience in every aspect of home healthcare.
I can adapt to any situation that may occur.
I am a kind, friendly, very caring, compassionate person.
I really enjoy good conversation.
I will go above and beyond for your loved one and treat them as I would my own family.
I do take my job very seriously....
Catherine can also help with: Home modification, errands, companionship, light cleaning, dementia, hospice services & more
Skills:
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
I love my job. I love taking care senior people. I have experience over 10 years and I really want to offer them happy and relaxed moments.
Athanasia can also help with: Personal care, dementia, light cleaning
I have experience for many years I work for 3 agency, work and senior care work for private patient.
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Megi D.
Whitestone, NY
$35/hr • 9 yrs exp
I'd describe my personality as
I like caring for seniors because I do this job already 9 years
I'm looking for a job night shift
I started caring for seniors when 2015
In my spare time, I like to clean and cook
One thing you should know about me is that I worked with 3 families
My skills include bathing, cooking,...
Megi can also help with: Dementia
I have always had a soft spot for the elderly, love hearing their stories and their wisdom. I am a patient caring mother, who has taking care of the elderly in the past. Have had plenty of experience in a caregiver, as my husband has had two heart transplants.
Denise can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, personal care, transportation, errands
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Patience here; nice to meet you. I enjoy working with senior citizens. I am a dependable, kind, and attentive caregiver seeking a live-in or live-out position caring for an elderly patient. I have almost eight years of experience. I provide the finest care possible and assist the individual with all of their daily activities and...
Patience can also help with: Respite care, home modification, hospice services, personal care, dementia, live-in home care & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Patience is very intelligent, compassionate and competent! She has supervised and encouraged my husband's exercise greatly improving his capabilities and mobility. Patience is very perceptive and conscientious helping him with bathing and activities of daily...
Care member
5.0
(1)
I have more than 10 years of experience caring for seniors with dementia, physical handicaps and special dietary requirements in the comfort of their homes. I disliked the care given to my then ailing grandmother and I treat my clients as if they were my kin and give them the kind of care and respect they deserve.
Marcia can also help with: Respite care, personal care, live-in home care, visiting physician, dementia
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"My family and I hired Marcia to assist me in my home post surgery third shift (11pm-7am). I needed to have medication at odd hours of the night and early morning. She prepared my meals and assisted me to the bathroom. She was excellent at helping me keep my home...
Joan M.
4.9
(43)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I am a professional, compassionate reliable in-home caregiver. I have 15 years experience with passion in health care field. Excellent communication. I am skilled in medication management, daily meal preparation, exercises, errands, medical appts, light housekeeping, total care/hygiene, makeup, hairstyles. I do my best to assure...
Drita can also help with: Dementia, companionship, light cleaning, errands, hospice services, home modification & more
Skills:
Wound Care
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"We hired Drita for my late father. She was incredibly caring and showed an amazing amount of patience. When he ended up at the hospital, Drita stayed with him under difficult circumstances especially when we couldn't get there. I can't compliment and recommend her...
Michael F.
Lucretia E.
Valley Stream, NY
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Dedicated Caregiver With Past Experience and Excellent References Looking for a Job
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My experience being an elderly caregiver has been marvelous. I'm passionate working with elderly people, I have worked for 10+ years with my last patient who recently past away. I provide him with personal care, skin care, massage, incontinence care, doctor's appointments, medication prompting, cooking, laundry, running errands...
Lucretia can also help with: Personal care, live-in home care, home modification, respite care, dementia
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Lucky is such a wonderful person who has become family to us. She took care of my step-father with such grace and love until his last day. We miss her very much."
Jennifer A.
5.0
(3)
I have over 5 years with Patient that has dementia Alzheimer's remind them to take their medicine a shower then housekeeping provide them with support healthcare assistance ensure the safety
Kym can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, mobility assistance, hospice services, companionship, meal prep & more
Skills:
Wound Care
5.0
"My grandmother had fairly bad dementia by the time we met Kym. She would lash out regularly and cycled through caregivers. Kym was so patient, attentive, loving, yet firm with my grandmother that before long Kym was one of only two people outside the family my...
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a certified HHA and caregiver for the past 15 years. I'm very tidy clean and detailed organized and very trust worthy responsible empathetic and loving. I'm very able bodied and can work superbly independently. Responsibilities include timely intake of medications and organization and doctors visits. I provide overall...
Maya can also help with: Home modification, meal prep, light cleaning, companionship, dementia, hospice services & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Maya was an excellent caregiver for my mother with Alzheimer's. She always showed up early and she was very dependable. She was able to provide wound care, operate a Hoyer lift and handle all my mother's needs in a caring and competent manner. She was very well...
Lori G.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Compassionate patience, caring woman looking for a companion/senior care giver job. Compassionate Companionship, assistance with bathing/dressing, meal prep, meds prompting, light housekeeping, errands, transportation. Help staying physically and mentally active and safe. Focus on quality of life.
Non smoker, own...
Debra can also help with: Mobility assistance, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep, companionship, errands & more
5.0
"Debra took care of my bedridden elderly mother for several years. Debra was gentle, compassionate, had excellent bedside manners and knew how to communicate with my mother who was not responsive all the time. Debra was very knowledgeable about how to treat...
Lisa A.
Fatou T.
Bronx, NY
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have been a certified nurse assistant for 15 years; 4 years at nursing home Great Harlem Nursing Home, 4 years of hospital at Special Surgery Hospital and 7 as a private nurse Aide in home. Most of my skills are hand on help and patient care. I am highly qualified and quickly adapt to my patient medical needs and provide...
Fatou can also help with: Dementia, personal care, live-in home care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"I have known Fatou for 2 years working for my mom .Based on the care ,her work ,I would rank her as one of the caregiver we ever had. She is a hard worker very sociable , If i can be of any further assistance please do not hesitate to contact me."
Emmanuelle J.
4.7
(6)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Experience as a Home Care Caregiver 15years plus.
Provided non- medical home care services to elderly/disabled patients. Focus on personal care, Companionship, Homemaking & Transportation.
I've have provided care for Elderly, with Dementia, Parkinson's Alzheimer's, Multiple Sclerosis, Cancer & Old Age.
I have the Ability to...
Kathy can also help with: Live-in home care, personal care, dementia
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
3.0
"Kathy was pleasant and on time. She took directions well for the most part. However, I don't deem her to be a safe worker. I notified her of my mom being prone to falls and on two occasions my mother was in an uncomfortable sliding position where she could have...
Carma A.
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: Respite care, personal care, live-in home care, home modification, hospice services, dementia & more
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
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.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Valerie, I have 10 yrs experience as CNA & Personal Assistant and child care. I have recent background checks, current license, references and I am vaccinated. I live on the UES in NYC and able to travel. I am great at organizing medical appointments and have hospital/ ER experience. I also am good at scheduling,...
Valerieb can also help with: Hospice services, live-in home care, respite care, home modification, personal care, dementia & more
Skills:
Wound Care
CNA
CPR
5.0
"Val is dependable, organized, hard-working, and professional. She's very knowledgeable about senior care and was always looking for ways to keep my dad active and engaged. She's done a great job, and it has eased my mind knowing my dad has been in such good hands."
Daniel S.
Chandra P.
South Richmond Hill, NY
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.7
(6)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a compassionate and dedicated senior caregiver with over 15 years of experience. My expertise includes medication management, accompanying clients to medical appointments, providing comfort, assisting with meal preparation, and performing light housekeeping. Additionally, I am available to run errands as needed. I am an...
Chandra can also help with: Hospice services, personal care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"I have known Chandra several years, she's very professional, experienced and caring.
I highly recommend her."
Sue C.
Catherina D.
Brooklyn, NY
$35-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Personal Care Aide, Travel Companion, And Personal Assistant
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Catherina . I worked as Patient Care Technician at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and Woodhull Hospital and NYU Langone for five years. Additionally, I've worked private cases and as a travel companion. I have many years of experience caring population if all ages with different medical needs and care....
Catherina can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, live-in home care, hospice services, companionship, errands & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
CNA
Alethea P.
Brooklyn, NY
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Alethea , an I'm certified Nursing Assistant for four years, Home health aid for 10 years, I have experience working with Alzheimer's, and Dementia, Parkinson's, I can do tranfers, cooking, light cleaning, showering, or bed bath, all aspects of ADL's.. if you think am that person you're looking for please feel free...
Alethea can also help with: Live-in home care, dementia, light cleaning, hospice services, companionship, meal prep & more
Skills:
Wound Care
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Alethea worked for us for 8 months. She began caring for both of my parents (90 yo, 91 yo) and stayed with us to care for Mom after Dad passed on and for me as I recovered from surgery.
She is compassionate and gentle. Alethea did an excellent job of keeping me...
Olgia C.
5.0
(1)
My name is Faustina I was born and raised in Ghana in West Africa, I migrated here in America 19 year ago, I have been doing senior care since,
I have had experience with Hoyer lift , Alzheimer's, dementia wheelchair bound, hospice, bed bound, transfer, I also do light housekeeping, meal preparation, feeding companionship,...
Faustina can also help with: Companionship, hospice services, light cleaning, errands, dementia, live-in home care & more
Skills:
CNA
Wound Care
Home Health Aide
5.0
"She is the best! She is a fine and caring person. She became my sister’s best friend. I can not praise her enough. I could leave knowing that my sister had the absolutely best care."
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Recent home care reviews in Whitestone, NY
Patience F.
5.0
Patience is very intelligent, compassionate and competent! She has supervised and encouraged my husband's exercise greatly improving his capabilities and mobility. Patience is very perceptive and conscientious helping him with bathing and activities of daily living. She also notices and does many...
- Care member
Marcia B.
5.0
My family and I hired Marcia to assist me in my home post surgery third shift (11pm-7am). I needed to have medication at odd hours of the night and early morning. She prepared my meals and assisted me to the bathroom. She was excellent at helping me keep my home and surround areas clean, my laundry...
- Joan M.
Drita V.
5.0
Drita provided daily care for my elderly grandmother. Drita was punctual, attentive to my grandmother’s needs, such as preparing meals, grooming, and dressing. Drita was also trustworthy, friendly, kind, compassionate and I recommend her to other families.
- Care member
Lucretia E.
5.0
Lucky is such a wonderful person who has become family to us. She took care of my step-father with such grace and love until his last day. We miss her very much.
- Jennifer A.
Kym A.
5.0
Kym was very punctual. She is a caring person and attentive to the needs of my aunt. I would hire her and I do have her come in when I need someone and she is available to work.
- Care member
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FAQs for finding home care in Whitestone, NY
How much does private home care cost per hour near me in Whitestone, NY?
The average rate for hiring a home care provider in Whitestone, NY as of February, 2025 is $23.40 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 Whitestone, NY?
Care.com has 5 home care providers for seniors in Whitestone, 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 Whitestone, 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 Whitestone, NY?
The types of home health care services near you in Whitestone, 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 Whitestone, 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 Whitestone, NY?
If you need to hire senior home care near you in Whitestone, 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 Whitestone, NY?
When you’re hiring in home health care services near you in Whitestone, 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.