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60 live in caregivers are listed in Oakland Gardens, NY
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby live in caregivers is 5 years
Live in caregivers in Oakland Gardens, NY
Been with patients in a hospital setting and in a dental setting most of the patients that I see are elderly and I did my undergraduate major in gerontology. Love working with seniors and have been working with them since high school.
Angel can also help with: Live-in home care, light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
(3)
25 years of experience
Certified home health aid
Have experience in caring for elders who have Parkinson's, diabetes, cancer care and hospice.
EDUCATION
Christine Institute of Vocational Training
October 2009- status of accreditation is current
SKILLS
Caring * Problem Solver * Vaccinated
EXPERIENCE
C Family -Patient 80...
Pamela can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
"She is always on time. She listens and cares for her patients."
C C.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been working in health care since 2011 and I am also a NYS-CNA, HHA and CPR certified. I am currently located in Ashfield, MA and I am interested in working as full time caregiver.
Shakeema can also help with: Live-in home care, visiting nurse, dementia
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Shakeema is smart, patient, kind, experienced and flexible. She knew how to handle difficult situations and went the extra mile to care for my mom with dementia. Definitely hire her!"
Matthew P.
5.0
(1)
Helping Clients with their needs,
more than 10 years working with MS Client, lately working with Alzheimer client.
More than clients they are my family.
Lucas can also help with: Light cleaning, companionship, live-in home care, dementia, meal prep, errands & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
CPR
5.0
"Very devoted aide and housekeeper to the family Great personality excellent worker"
Care member
Sandra T.
Saint Albans, NY
$25/hr • 9 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: Dementia, meal prep, live-in home care, companionship, light cleaning, mobility assistance & more
3.0
"I hired Sandra to care for my mom, who suffered from a stroke and has mild dementia. She was very pleasant to interact with at first, but just three days intot he assignment, things changed quickly. That morning, she offered to work the night shift when my brother...
Care member
Winsome O.
Brooklyn, NY
$40/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
My name is Winsome and I am a mature, responsible and reliable lady. I am a loving, caring, kind and honest person with years of diverse experience in taking care of patients/clients, including mobility, cognitive impairment, cancer, stroke, Parkinson, colostomy etc. Caring for the sick/elderly is a passion of mine and as a...
Winsome can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, live-in home care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Winsome has been everything I was hoping for when looking for someone to help out part-time with my mom. She's, first of all, a warm and loving person, caring and compassionate and eager to help wherever and whenever needed. Equally important is that she has been...
Jayne P.
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, live-in home care, companionship, light cleaning, dementia & more
Skills:
Wound Care
CNA
CPR
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...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am 55 years old with 18 years of experience in elder care. I am experienced in meal preparation, bathing and grooming, transfers, exercising, medication administration, going to doctor appointments, taking leisurely walks, and housekeeping. I am honest, reliable, very thorough, caring, compassionate, patient, warm, and...
Gintautas can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, dementia, companionship, live-in home care, hospice services & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Gintautas is very reliable. He always came to work on time and never had to take off for being sick. He was very kind to my father who had dementia. He would always talk with him and be patient with him. He is a wonderful and experienced care giver that I...
Karin M.
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: Dementia, companionship, live-in home care, hospice services, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:
Wound Care
Home Health Aide
CNA
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."
Care member
Shiela D.
Flushing, NY
$22-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Live-in Caregiver dementia patient
Responsibilities:
Prepared and serve nutritious daily snacks and complete meals for him
Assist him with thorough sponge bathing dressing and grooming
Give him his morning and evening medication and vitamins
Play interesting documentaries and life stories on TV
Provide current information...
Shiela can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, light cleaning, live-in home care, companionship, errands & more
5.0
"Great with the elderly. Thoughtful sincere and thorough. Good conversationalist and strong personal spirit. Also very reliable!"
Phil S.
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:
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
CPR
5.0
"Kathy provided incredible care to my great-aunt when she was in her 90s, and I would recommend her to anyone. Kathy is kind, thoughtful, and incredibly patient. She showed impeccable judgment and problem-solving skills, anticipated challenges, and did all of her...
Nathan B.
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: Respite care, home modification, live-in home care, dementia, personal care
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
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.
Shameeza A.
Jamaica, NY
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.3
(9)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have 15+ years of experience. I can help with Personal Care and Meal Preparation. Also I have 20 years of dementia care. I can provide light housekeeping, prepare light meals, pet friendly
accompany to dr. appointments
Shameeza can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, errands, companionship, light cleaning, live-in home care & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Shameeza was professional, sweet, caring, and a pleasure to work with. She assisted us with our elderly mother, and was always patient and gentle. She is an excellent communicator, I highly recommend her."
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
18 years of experience in hospital settings . Food and beverage expertise in preparation and setting up in high quality services. Own catering services private chef and healthcare professional. Fun loving person and integrity is my best policy.
Marites can also help with: Visiting nurse, respite care, live-in home care, hospice services, dementia, personal care & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Good evening my name is Jane I'm a full time personal caregiver and I have experience taking care of my clients in New York City and Westchester County. I obtained my license as an LPN nurse HHA and CNA . I help my clients with their daily activities such as bathing, cooking, light cleaning, taking walks in the park, doctors...
Jane can also help with: Errands, meal prep, companionship, light cleaning, dementia, live-in home care & more
Skills:
Licensed Nurse
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Jane is an excellent caregiver. I can’t say enough about her. She has lots of experience and such a kind hearted, loving , compassionate person. She took great care of my great aunt until her last breath! The family was so grateful to have her. I already miss...
Care member
5.0
(5)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
I worked as a CNA for over six years I've worked in various Institute, I work with hospice patient I work with stroke victim I work with patient that are recovering from surgery that just go to short-term rehab of work, also with dementia and Alzheimer's patient I enjoy working as a elder care.
Patricia can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, respite care, live-in home care, personal care, home modification & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Patricia was a very big help to my mother while she was recovering in rehab. She's very friendly, very capable, and very dependable. We would definitely hire her again."
Gail D.
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: Meal prep, companionship, light cleaning, dementia, hospice services, live-in home care & more
Skills:
CNA
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
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
(2)
Hello! My name is Nelia, and I'm here to offer your loved ones the compassionate and reliable care. As a retired nurse with over 25 years of experience in an outpatient clinic in Ukraine and experience taking care of seniors, I can help your loved one with daily living activities, meal preparation, managing medications, and...
Nelia can also help with: Mobility assistance, live-in home care, personal care, light cleaning, meal prep, companionship & more
Skills:
Wound Care
5.0
"I would highly recommend Nelia for care of a loved one. She is trustworthy, caring and very responsible for anything that needs to be done."
Robert R.
Pamela P.
Hollis, NY
$30/hr • 7 yrs exp
Looking To Companion Elderly. Very Reliable & Love Elderly People. I Also Drive. Have My Own Car.
5.0
(3)
I was born in Guyana but raised in NY. I am an American citizen. I have my own my car. I'm very reliable, hard working also fun to be around. my job is to care and be there for yr love ones . I love long conversations, walks, music , old movies , games , trivia and so much more. I really do enjoy my job and have great...
Pamela can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, errands, meal prep, companionship, live-in home care & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Pamela P is a very caring and the kindest person you will want to take care of you, very respectful and reliable, always willing and able to go the extra mile. She’s amazing!"
Care member
5.0
(1)
I'd describe my personality as responsible, trustworthy and hardworking
I started caring for seniors since 2016
In my spare time, I like to relax, spend time with family and hang out friends
One thing you should know about me is that I'm compassionate and passionate about helping the elderly and family
My skills include:...
Kamini can also help with: Live-in home care, hospice services, light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"She’s the best nanny I’ve ever had. Her service is very professional "
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Recent live in caregiver reviews in Oakland Gardens, NY
Pamela S.
5.0
Pam was an amazing asset to us. She helped out my family when my Mom had her stroke. She made her meals. She walked with her. She helped with her medicine in the morning. She would also prepare lunch for her before she left for the day. She is a great individual who is kind, caring and considerate....
- Cherelle C.
Shakeema L.
5.0
Shakeema is smart, patient, kind, experienced and flexible. She knew how to handle difficult situations and went the extra mile to care for my mom with dementia. Definitely hire her!
- Matthew P.
Lucas P.
5.0
Very devoted aide and housekeeper to the family Great personality excellent worker
- Care member
Sandra T.
3.0
I hired Sandra to care for my mom, who suffered from a stroke and has mild dementia. She was very pleasant to interact with at first, but just three days intot he assignment, things changed quickly. That morning, she offered to work the night shift when my brother was away, but only a couple hours...
- Care member
Winsome O.
5.0
Winsome was a dependable, trustworthy, and gentle caregiver for my father while I was away on a business trip. It was an unusual job, but Winsome was able to accommodate us: We needed daily help administering medication into my father's eye, but only during the middle of the day when my wife was not...
- Keiji A.
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What types of live-in care services are available near me in Oakland Gardens, NY?
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What questions should I ask when interviewing a live-in caregiver near me in Oakland Gardens, NY?
When it’s time to interview live-in caregivers near you in Oakland Gardens, 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.