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Caring for Seniors has been an amazing experience. I get the opportunity to help in their daily basis and also, I like to teach them that they is still many things to do at that great age.
Emma can also help with: Meal prep, personal care, light cleaning, errands, respite care
5.0
(4)
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: Live-in home care, errands, light cleaning, hospice services, meal prep, companionship & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Rita was an extraordinary caregiver for my elderly Aunt. We were truly blessed the day she came into our lives. We often said that she treated our Aunt as if she was her own mother. Her compassion, patience, love and knowledge was so much more than what we had...
Care member
5.0
(2)
I am certified in both Home Health Aide & Person Care Aide. I can also cook/clean. Speak English well
Anesha can also help with: Light cleaning, specialized care, companionship, meal prep, errands, personal care & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Anesha had worked for our family by taking care of my mother and the love and affection she showered her patient with is unconditionally. Unfortunately my mom had passed. But I will definitely recommend her to anyone in need of care for their love one. "
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Maira L., I am a certified Home health aide with over 10 years of experience.
Providing direct care to patients assigned , Following each patients plan of care as directed.
I am Respectful and very responsible to every single one of my patients
I am also bilingual and speak both English and Spanish .
I...
Maira can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, hospice services, errands, mobility assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
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: Dementia, errands, meal prep, transportation, companionship, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"My sister and I have been so grateful for Cathleen's help with our mom. Cathleen has gone above and beyond to help mom by running errands for her before and during the pandemic. She has given us great peace of mind knowing that she too wants to keep mom safe and...
June P.
4.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Kadian I live in Lindenhurst New York. I am a Certified Nurse Aide / Home Health Aide with 10 years experience working in the hospital, nursing home and home base setting ... I have very good work / job references . I am a 39-year-old hard working woman who is very honest, caring and Patient. I specialize in...
Kadian can also help with: Visiting nurse, personal care, dementia
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
(6)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
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...
Wendy can also help with: Dementia, respite care, light cleaning, personal care, meal prep
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Wendy is super sweet and very efficient! Literally the best!"
Alexis N.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am Mature friendly and compassionate. I live in Hicksville and available to care for your loved one. I truly enjoy caring for people. I am an experienced Medical Assistant and Home Health Aide. I provide caring and dedicated attention to the people I care for. Encourage physical activity and social interaction. I am always...
Melissa can also help with: Dementia, companionship, home modification, light cleaning, errands, hospice services & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Melissa took care of my father for the past 18 months. Quite simply - she's the best of the best!
We had a series of other caregivers prior - and Melissa is in a class by herself.
She's responsible, professional, sensitive, patient, fun to be with - and most...
Jeff Z.
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: Respite care, hospice services, personal care, dementia, home modification, live-in home 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.
5.0
(2)
I have experience working with geriatric patients of all ethnicity and ages. I genuinely love learning from my patients and am passionate about my time spent with them. As a mother of 2, I understand responsibility very well and have cultivated a strong demeanor that is trustworthy and liable. I also enjoy learning from patients...
Farida can also help with: Personal care, hospice services, dementia, light cleaning
5.0
"Farida is wonderful. She was very devoted to my father and added so much joy to his life."
Kelly A.
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, hospice services, dementia, home modification, respite care & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"She is very friendly and responsible ! "
Susan C.
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.
Ishawrah J.
Cambria Heights, NY
$17-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I am friendly, energetic and a people person that likes assisting elderly persons. Certified home health aide attendant that provides care to elderly and disabled clients in a professional and compassionate manner. Duties include meal preparation, personal hygiene and bathroom needs, patient lifting, vitals recording, doing...
Ishawrah can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, errands, dementia
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
(3)
I've worked in a nursing home for eight years. I also worked doing home health aide work back in the 80s in Florida , My father had Alzheimer's and I also took care him, when he went into the nursing home I would go there with my mom who is 93, and my sister and take care of him, I also took care of both of my grandparents. I...
Angela can also help with: Personal care, dementia, companionship
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"She is such a caring, beautiful person. She goes above and beyond in every aspect of her life. Trustworthy, responsible and loving. "
Rachael F.
4.0
(1)
I am honest, very compassionate and a caring, kindhearted certified home health aide and CPR first aide trained with 8 years experience working in the home of clients doing laundry, with personal hygiene: bathing, groomed and changed their disposable underwear,
meal preparation according to different diet plans, giving...
Marshalee can also help with: Dementia, respite care, hospice services, home modification, personal care, live-in home care & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
4.0
"Marsha interviewed with me this evening and she was AMAZING with amazing references."
Cassandra P.
4.8
(4)
I am a very professional Home Health Aide with more than 10 consecutive years of experience supporting elderly people of diverse needs. Taking care of elderly people has been my passion and profession since I started working. I am well versed in all duties that a HHA job entails and beyond. I have a strong recommendation letters...
Tsering can also help with: Companionship, personal care, mobility assistance, meal prep, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"I wholeheartedly recommend Tsering for any caregiving position. Having had the privilege of observing her dedication and compassion in a variety of caregiving settings, I am confident in her ability to provide exceptional care. Tsering possesses a unique blend of...
Care member
5.0
(4)
I am caring, compassionate and reliable caregiver for over 10 years. I am Home Health aide certified. My passion is caring for seniors or others in need. I am honest and punctual.
Pauline can also help with: Errands, companionship, light cleaning, hospice services, dementia, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Pauline is reliable, I worked with her on few different shifts and she is very experienced, dedicated to her job and always on time! Highly recommended!!"
Care member
4.7
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I've been a caregiver for 12 years, and love giving the best care to my patients, I also enjoy talking to them and making them very comfortable. I became a caregiver because I like to help and encourage the elderly. I'm an honest, loving and caring person. It gives me a great satisfaction to know that I'm helping my client. I'm...
Elka can also help with: Live-in home care, light cleaning, meal prep, companionship, errands, dementia & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Elka is a caring and quality person. Very professional and considerate. She has taken good care of several people in the family and has great experience with dementia/ Alzheimer's. She cared for my grandmother that has Alzheimer's and has and always will be...
Shamika P.
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
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Andrea N.
I have been working as a private home health aide for the last 12 years
Exceptional references upon request
I have an perfect driving record and own car. I am also fully vaccinated and take proper precautions.
I truly love what I do and do it with love and a gentle heart. I will treat your...
Andrea can also help with: Hospice services, companionship, dementia, light cleaning, errands, home modification & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CNA
5.0
"Andrea cared for my mother for 3 years and she was a total blessing to my family. She went above and beyond to provide the most comprehensive care. She treated her with dignity and respect during her time with her. "
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Recent home health aide reviews in Merrick, NY
Rita G.
5.0
Rita is a wonderful person: intelligent, capable, experienced, caring & kind. She took excellent care of my dear friend for 7 years. My friend lived a longer and better life because Rita was there. Anyone would be fortunate to have Rita as their caregiver.
- Care member
Anesha C.
5.0
Anesha had worked for our family by taking care of my mother and the love and affection she showered her patient with is unconditionally. Unfortunately my mom had passed. But I will definitely recommend her to anyone in need of care for their love one.
- Care member
Cathleen C.
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.
Wendy A.
5.0
Super caring and makes you feel loved
- Ashia T.
Melissa C.
5.0
Melissa took care of my father for the past 18 months. Quite simply - she's the best of the best!
We had a series of other caregivers prior - and Melissa is in a class by herself.
She's responsible, professional, sensitive, patient, fun to be with - and most important - caring. She does have a...
- Jeff Z.
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FAQs for finding home health aides near you in Merrick, NY
What does a home health aide do near me in Merrick, NY?
If you’re planning to hire a home health aide near you in Merrick, NY, it’s important to understand that there is no one standard role that a home health aide takes on. A home health aide isn’t a nurse, but can help with health related tasks like ensuring their clients take their medicine on time, transporting them to doctors appointments, picking up prescriptions, and making sure they are well fed and bathed.
What home health aide duties do providers take on near me in Merrick, NY?
When it’s time to hire a home health aide near you in Merrick, NY, it’s a good idea to create a list of duties your family members need help with. You can review different profiles on Care.com to learn more about common health aide duties such as bathing, feeding, and cleaning up after their clients.
How can I find a home health aide near me in Merrick, NY?
To find home health aides near you in Merrick, NY, you can create an account with Care.com and then you can filter and sort local home health aides by distance from Merrick, NY. Then you can review your options for home health aides by reading about their experience and the home health aide duties they will take on.
How much does it cost to hire a home health aide near me in Merrick, NY?
The average rate for hiring home health aides near you in Merrick, NY on Care.com as of April, 2025 is $20.00 per hour. It’s worth noting that the rate each individual home health aide charges depends on the level of care required, the provider's certifications, and their years of experience.
How can I safely hire a home health aide near me in Merrick, NY?
To help you start your research, all home health aides on Care.com are asked to complete an annual background check called a CareCheck (the providers who complete this background check have a badge on their profile displaying the date it was run). However, this is just a jumping off point. We strongly recommend that you take additional steps for hiring a home health aid safely, which include interviewing candidates, calling their professional references, and running your own background check.