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60 live in caregivers are listed in Merrick, NY
The average posted rate is $23/hr as of December 2024
The average experience for nearby live in caregivers is 6 years
Live in caregivers in Merrick, NY
I am an honest and trustworthy caregiver. I love to have any conversation with them. I'm very entertaining. I have a good sense of humor
Kynneth can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, companionship, hospice services, home modification, errands & more
Catherine K.
Merrick, NY
$25-30/hr • 9 yrs exp
3.7
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Catherine, I live in Merrick. I am a certified CNA/HHA. I have been a caretaker for over 10 years, I love my job, it is definitely rewarding. I have worked for hospitals/rehabs and assisted living facilities. currently I do home care, my responsibilities include bathing, dressing, grooming, transferring and...
Catherine can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, live-in home care, respite care
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CNA
CPR
5.0
"Catherine was a blessing with my father-in-law got sick, she was so dedicated and loyal to him. I would highly recommend her."
Care member
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...
Nancy can also help with: Errands, live-in home care, meal prep, hospice services, light cleaning, dementia & more
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
I am 61 years old. I only have 2 years experience with senior care. My father was sick and I took care of him. I took care of my grandmother as well. I am very loving, caring and responsible. I can keep you company and help you around the house and run errands for you. We could be great friends!
Robyn can also help with: Errands, transportation, live-in home care, meal prep, light cleaning
I am from Georgia and I have been a caregiver since 2015. I absolutely love people and want to make them happy. I give my all to my clients and want to showcase my knowledge and skills. I have worked with clients with dementia and cancer. I will go out of my way to make my clients comfortable and I follow the care plans very...
Irma can also help with: Live-in home care, personal care, dementia, respite care, hospice services
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
(1)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Skills: I'm an experienced caregiver and health aid, able to provide services as: Giving medicine, feeding, bathing, dressing and exercising of disable person.
I worked for a person after a stroke and I used equipment like mechanical lifts and tube feeding.
I am willing to work during night or day.
I have a car and pretty...
Alina can also help with: Companionship, live-in home care, dementia, errands, hospice services, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a kind, reliable and caring individual. I am also very congenial. I adore listening to my elders and build a personal companionship with my patients. I am highly skilled and experienced working with the elderly, sick and disabled. I am trained to check vital signs. I am able to transfer patient from bed to wheelchair,...
Tarina can also help with: Hospice services, personal care, live-in home care, dementia
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"While we did not end up hiring Tarina for this role, I have every trust in her and that she would be a wonderful caregiver for another family in need. We had a lengthy conversation, and she seems like a wonderful person. We needed someone with a car, or we would...
Jenifer M.
Marie D.
Baldwin, NY
$35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Caring, Competent Nurse's Aide Looking For A Position With The Elderly
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am warm, caring, and communicative, with sympathy for disabled elders. I believe it is crucial to help them live their days with dignity, comfort, and meaningful interactions. I have 10 years experience caring for the elderly with conditions including dementia, heart failure, terminal cancer, diabetes, respiratory problems,...
Marie can also help with: Dementia, respite care, live-in home care, hospice services, personal care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Marie cared for my Mother who is wheelchair bound with very limited mobility. She had 2 strokes and and is dependent on others for all activities of daily living. Marie was hired to assist an agency HHA care for my mother because her regular HHA was on vacation....
Lisa M.
Diann S.
East Meadow, NY
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hi everyone. I have been a caregiver for 18 years and counting . I do have my (CNA) certified nursing assistant license. I do have experience in dementia. Along with other illnesses. I've worked in nursing homes hospital and private homes settings. I really enjoy what I do, making a difference in your family and love ones life....
Diann can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, meal prep, live-in home care, hospice services
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Diane is exceptional person to have for your family to take care of your love ones , nothing but good care , nothing compared to other aides. You never have to worry or stress when she taking care of your love one. "
Care member
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, dementia, 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
(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, live-in home care, meal prep, hospice services, companionship, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"My sister and I hired Rita to care for our 80+ year-old mother which she did for several years until the day Mom passed. We all loved Rita especially my mother – because Rita cooks well, is very organized, cleans well, performs many nurse’s aide skills and tasks,...
Care member
Adela P.
Freeport, NY
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
I am a mother of 2 daughters and 2 grandchildren. I am a positive and energetic person. I have worked in a hospital and nursing home. I have several years of experience taking good care of my patients at their houses, with respect, love and compassion. My goals are to make sure that they are comfortable, safe and happy around...
Adela can also help with: Personal care, errands, live-in home care, hospice services, companionship, dementia & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CNA
Wound Care
5.0
"There is only one way to describe Adela - She is a gift!!!! She is the sweetest, most compassionate hardworking and caring woman I have ever met. She is very personable, energetic and kind. From the moment you speak with her on the phone, you feel like she is a...
Marnie B.
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, personal care, respite care, hospice services, dementia, 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.
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: Home modification, respite care, hospice services, dementia, personal care, live-in home care & more
Skills:
CPR
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
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
(6)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I Provide patients and families with emotional support and instruction in areas such as caring for the elderly, preparing healthy meals, and living independently. Provide patients with help moving in and out of beds, baths, companionship, wheelchairs or automobiles, and with dressing and grooming. A Professional license in CHHA...
Josie can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, companionship, live-in home care, dementia, hospice services & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
Wound Care
5.0
"The best !!!!!!!! Thank you so much."
Steven A.
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: Dementia, live-in home care, home modification, light cleaning, companionship, hospice services & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
CPR
5.0
"I had the pleasure as a Registered Nurse to work alongside Victoria, she is very caring and attentive to the patients and their needs. She cares about their safety and overall well-being. "
Care member
Veronica B.
Oceanside, NY
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Available For Companionship, Personal Care Attendant Full Time
5.0
(7)
My name is Veronica, I'm a caregiver/companion since October 1998 to present. I have worked with dementia patients, stroke patients, cancer patients and 100yrs. Old patient. I am a Filipino, from the Philippines. I am very honest, trustworthy, compassionate, reliable and very hardworking. I am loving and very caring to all my...
Veronica can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, personal care, light cleaning, companionship, live-in home care & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Veronica is simply the Best! My entire family loved her. On time, happy, positive vibe and just perfect! Very trustworthy, honest and reliable. A must hire!!!"
Denise B.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Kathy, AKA Nanny to my four wonderful grandchildren, a dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse since 1975. Over my career I have had the pleasure of working in different areas of nursing. The majority has been managing the medical departments of some of the very best Assisted Living Communities on Long Island and in...
Kathleen can also help with: Personal care, live-in home care, hospice services, dementia, visiting physician, respite care & more
Skills:
Licensed Nurse
5.0
"We have had the pleasure of having Kathy as a caretaker for my parents and I can't say enough good things about her. This is more than a profession for Kathy. She went above and beyond her job responsibilities and truly cared for my parents. She is loving,...
Joy 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: Personal care, respite care, live-in home care, home modification, hospice services, dementia & 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.
Sandra T.
Rosedale, NY
$25/hr • 8 yrs exp
4.8
(18)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
I'm a 50-year-old trained home health aide who enjoys working with seniors. I have over 8 years experience in the field and have worked with Alzheimer's, dementia, Parkinson's, Stroke, MS and bedridden patients among others. I have experience with peg tube feeding, hoyer lift, feeding, bathing, meal prep, house keeping, errands,...
Sandra can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, mobility assistance, live-in home care, dementia, meal prep & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Sandra was fantastic with my mother and has a great temperament and demeanor for the job. Responsible, attentive, caring, compassionate, patient, among others. We only had her for a short time but would have her back in a flash! "
Care member
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Recent live in caregiver reviews in Merrick, NY
Catherine K.
5.0
Catherine was a blessing with my father-in-law got sick, she was so dedicated and loyal to him. I would highly recommend her.
- Care member
Tarina W.
5.0
While we did not end up hiring Tarina for this role, I have every trust in her and that she would be a wonderful caregiver for another family in need. We had a lengthy conversation, and she seems like a wonderful person. We needed someone with a car, or we would have hired her in a heartbeat!
- Jenifer M.
Marie D.
5.0
Marie is so caring. She is a wonderful aid and we are so happy we found her. She is patient and very kind. She is never afraid of hard work. We feel we have been blessed in finding Marie.
- Marianne A.
Diann S.
5.0
Diann is very knowledgeable about the care she give her patients on top of that she is dependable,honest, kind,caring,patient and understanding with the care she gives love her work ethics.
- Care member
Azela J.
5.0
Sweet, caring, and reliable, has been helpful with dad's recovery, so glad we found Azela on this site!
- Jenny T.
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FAQs for finding live-in caregivers near you in Merrick, NY
How much do I pay a live-in caregiver near me in Merrick, NY?
The average rate for hiring a live-in caregiver near you in Merrick, NY is $23.00 per hour. It’s worth noting that this is just an average, and the cost of a live-in caregiver can vary based on their qualifications, their years of experience, and the unique type of care your loved one requires.
How can I find a live-in caregiver near me in Merrick, NY?
To start your search for a live-in caregiver near you on Care.com, sort caregiver profiles by distance from Merrick, NY or zip code. If you want to increase the amount of available options, you can expand your search radius. Then you can compare candidates by reading about their experience working with seniors, the type of caregiving services they provide, and their hourly rate.
How can I safely hire a live-in caregiver near me in Merrick, NY?
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What types of live-in care services are available near me in Merrick, NY?
There is no one-size-fits-all approach to live-in caregiver services. All clients have different needs and all caregivers feel comfortable offering specific services. Generally though, you can expect a live-in caregiver to help with cooking, cleaning, tasks that are difficult for the senior to manage, and transportation. It’s important to interview a few different candidates, when hiring a live-in caregiver near you in Merrick, NY to see what responsibilities they feel comfortable taking on and how their service offerings line up with your needs.
What questions should I ask when interviewing a live-in caregiver near me in Merrick, NY?
When it’s time to interview live-in caregivers near you in Merrick, NY, you’ll want to be ready with a list of interview questions you can ask them. You’ll want to start by asking them to tell you more about their work experience and qualifications. Then you can ask them what types of responsibilities they can take on. Don’t be afraid to tell them what you need, the point of an interview is to find out if they’re a good fit for your family.