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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: Respite care, errands, personal care, light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
(3)
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: Errands, hospice services, meal prep, light cleaning, live-in home care, companionship & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
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
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: Personal care, light cleaning, specialized care, meal prep, errands, companionship & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Anesha worked for my family for approximately 7 years.She was a caregiver to my grandmother. Anesha is very punctual, reliable, honest & caring. my grandmother was very happy to have her at the house everyday. It was just very unfortunate my family moved to florida...
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, companionship, dementia, errands, transportation, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"I highly recommend Cathleen. She is both professional and personable. Her warmth and enthusiasm are immediately evident. She is reliable and a hard worker. She took very good care of my four pets. I look forward to employing her in the future."
Michele B.
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, dementia, personal care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
(6)
Hired by 4 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: Respite care, personal care, light cleaning, meal prep, dementia
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Super caring and makes you feel loved"
Ashia T.
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: Light cleaning, dementia, home modification, errands, companionship, hospice services & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Will 100% take care of your loved one or child. Honest, reliable and caring which is hard to find these days. "
Anita M.
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, dementia, home modification, hospice services, live-in home care, personal 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, light cleaning, hospice services, dementia
5.0
"Farida came into our lives when my Mother became sick and we needed additional help to care for her. She was an unbelievable care giver she quickly became irreplaceable. She was so in tune with the needs of my Mother. Her skills are top notch! Her caring and...
Nancy F.
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: Errands, light cleaning, dementia, home modification, hospice services, companionship & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
CPR
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
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: Hospice services, home modification, personal care, visiting nurse, respite care, dementia & 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: Errands, meal prep, dementia, light cleaning
Skills:
Home Health Aide
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: Home modification, live-in home care, dementia, personal care, hospice services, respite 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: Errands, mobility assistance, light cleaning, companionship, meal prep, personal care & 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: Dementia, light cleaning, meal prep, errands, hospice services, companionship & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
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, meal prep, dementia, companionship, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Ella is a wonderful person. Very trustworthy and extremely caring. She took care of my wife who has ALS and was able to make her as comfortable as possible. I would highly recommend her to anyone in need of home care. "
Robert M.
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: Personal care, hospice services, live-in home care, dementia
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: Dementia, errands, light cleaning, hospice services, home modification, companionship & 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. "
Care member
4.9
(8)
My name is Victoria, I am a care giver, Aid and companion care . caregiver for 10 years now. worked for both private and in companies and I have gain terrific experience on seniors, care. 10 year ago my mom had stroke, I cared for her till she passed, that led me to become a caregiver. Being kind, have empathy and be patient...
Victoria can also help with: Home modification, hospice services, dementia, live-in home care, light cleaning, companionship & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
CPR
4.0
"She is very reliable & hard working"
Johann R.
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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 February, 2025 is $17.00 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.