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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, hospice services, companionship, meal prep, dementia, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Maya is a great health aide. She has many years of experience with different levels of home care as exemplified by her work. She works independently and pays attention to detail. She cared for my 90 yo family member who had Alzheimer's and was bedridden."
Ann P.
Rosaria C.
Oceanside, NY
$25-32/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a fun loving caring woman who truly understands how compassion and love are essential key points in a life of a person with a disability or dementia. My personal experience as a mom of a child with a disability and a recreational assistant in a nursing home has allowed me to connect with the people I work with in a very...
Rosaria can also help with: Dementia, mobility assistance, light cleaning, companionship, errands, meal prep & more
5.0
"Rosaria is currently helping with my parents. My mom has dementia and needs personal care, grooming and assistance with daily activities. Rosaria is caring and patient."
Elizabeth M.
Daisy I.
Woodhaven, NY
$16-21/hr • 10 yrs exp
Occupational Therapy Assistant/Certified Teacher Assistant/Experienced Babysitter
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello to all!
My name is Daisy and I absolutely love children! Their little personalities are just simply amazing and refreshing. I work with children with special needs during the day as my full time job and earn extra money babysitting on the side.
I have 2 children of my own, girls (12 and 2 years old).
I am very...
Daisy can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Daisy is fun and full of energy!!! She always comes up with new and exciting ways to teach children new skills or enhance previously learned skills. She's a great team player and works collaboratively with others to achieve goals for the clients she services. Daisy...
Ella A.
5.0
(1)
Hello it's E. L.! I have been doing housework since I was a youngster, assisting with family & friends. I have been professionally cleaning and providing personal assistance with the elderly, those with limited mobility, and families since 2020. I'm reliable, diligent, patient, and take directions well. Please contact me for...
Earla can also help with: Changing bed linens, bathroom cleaning, kitchen cleaning, organization, general room cleaning, carpet cleaning & more
5.0
"Earla is an attentive, trustworthy, and reliable caregiver."
Care member
5.0
(2)
An experienced child care provider enjoys working with newborns, infants, and toddlers to 9 years old. A responsible, punctual, reliable, and cheerful person with excellent interpersonal skills. A proven record of being patient, nurturing, and caring for children through all milestones and phases of growth. The satisfaction of...
Carol can also help with: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Carol is easy to be around, incredibly hard working, and truly cares about the family she works with. She is always on time and takes pride in everything she does. She was wonderful with my son for the two years she worked with us and I recommend her...
Lauren R.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a creative caregiver who is CPR certified. I've worked as a baby sitter, a camp counselor, a teacher's assistant, and a day care assistant. Growing up in a huge family I've always loved children. Being the "family baby sitter" for over 13 years, and an involved aunt for more than two decades, I have experience caring for...
Danielle can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We luckily found Danielle after some searching and realized she matched our sensibilities as a new family in Miami. She was with our daughter since three months old and worked well with our changing and shifting priorities for childcare. She is very calm and a...
Liz C.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
My name is Eniola but you can call me Enny. I've been a sitter for 6 years and all through those times, I've enjoyed going to the park, doing fun activities like dancing, coloring, drawing, and playing board/card games with the little friends I made over the years. I am an easygoing, responsible and reliable person who enjoys...
Eniola can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
CNA
5.0
"Eniola is great!! very professional one time and most importantly great with my Grandson."
Karlechia Q.
4.7
(3)
Ive been taking care of people from infants until 94/95yrs old. I am a Certified Nursing Assistant. I have 25 years experience. I do it all, bathing, dressing, toileting, adult diapers, oral care, manicures, pedicures when we meet and talk we can discuss with more detail. I have my own vehicle, which is able 2 fit wheel chair...
Tracy can also help with: Personal care, dementia
Skills:
CNA
Wound Care
Home Health Aide
4.0
"I am a 44 year-old woman with multiple sclerosis. I was struggling this summer and a friend suggested a person she knew Tracy. I was so glad. She was very helpful. She was able to help me with all my daily tasks and even errands outside of the home. Most...
Patti D.
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: Errands, live-in home care, meal prep, dementia, light cleaning, companionship & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
Medical Equipment Experience
4.0
"Although Elka was only with us a short time our family felt very close and comfortable,Elka is soft spoken and pleasant and was a pleasure to work with "
Kathleen G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Working with and caring for children has always been a passion of mine. I take pride in the privilege of fostering and encouraging their social, physical, and emotional growth. I am currently a 3rd grade teacher in a NYC public school. For 10+ years, I have worked with children, aged infant through school-aged in several...
Tarissa can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Fabulous sitter who kept my 19 month old happy, healthy, and engaged! Would definitely hire again."
Julie G.
4.5
(8)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Greetings! My name is Delta. I am a 10+ year Newborn Care Specialist, employed in hospitals and private care. I am Standard CPR and Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED Certified. I've been a baby nurse/nanny for over 10 years in New York City. My specialty with the newborn and toddler age range is extensive and in-depth:...
Delta can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CNA
Early Education
5.0
"Delta is just amazing! She has been with us for 1.5 years, taking care of our daughter since she was 3 months old. Delta is incredibly kind and caring, and she loves and understands babies and children of all ages. She is responsible, always on time, and takes...
Carolyn A.
Surajdai H.
Ozone Park, NY
$22/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have over 15 years experience caring for seniors in medical facilities and private homes. I am a Licensed Practical Nurse and I've worked as a companion/HHA, Certified Nurses Aide, and a CPR instructor. I've cared for clients with Alzheimer's/Dementia, stroke, microcephaly, quadriplegia, and also palliative/Hospice. I can...
Surajdai can also help with: Companionship, errands, dementia, live-in home care, light cleaning, hospice services & more
Skills:
Licensed Nurse
5.0
"Surajdai has been working with my developmentally disabled daughter for a few weeks now and we could not be happier with our decision to hire her. She is respectful, capable, caring, warm, punctual and reliable. She has a gift for paying attention to both the...
Ziek P.
Denise P.
Jamaica, NY
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
I Am A Nurses Aide With A Background In Medical Assistant And Home Health Care
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am a Nurses Aide with background in Medical Assistant and Home Health Care. I have worked in several Physicians Offices. I have experience with Universal Precautions, Administering Medication (as ordered by Physician), assisting with Physical Therapy exercises, emptying drainage bags, positioning, and transferring. I have...
Denise can also help with: Personal care, hospice services, dementia, visiting physician
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
" Denise is extremely capable and patient and she's simply a lovely person to know. She has taken wonderful care of my mother-in-law and been able to develop a nice relationship with her. That's not easy with an older person who may not want to except help. I...
Margaret L.
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: Dementia, meal prep, errands, light cleaning
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
(2)
Hi!! My name is Gianna, I am 21 years old & I have been babysitting over five years. I love working with kids and I have also worked in a dance studio for a year where I would watch over kids and help assist their dance classes. I have experience working with multiple families with multiple children at once with ages ranging...
Gianna can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Gianna took care of my 2 children after school. She assured they had snack and completed their homework. She is very trust worthy and the kids love her. Gianna can multitask and can be rely upon to watch over your kids."
Andrea C.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Zhanna. I am a woman who's looking for new challenges. I am an experienced private duty caregiver for 22 years looking to take care of your loved ones full or part time. I am responsible, reliable, well-organized, flexible and trustworthy person in excellent health. I have great experience working with stroke,...
Zhanna can also help with: Personal care, live-in home care, respite care, dementia
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"I am so blown away with gratitude to this woman, I can hardly speak. What Zhanna had done for my mom, and subsequently, for me, is beyond my wildest dreams. Not only did she care for my elderly mother with (constant) toilet trips, showers, and exercise (playing...
Francoise G.
4.7
(6)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Responsible Mom and Professional caregiver with over 15 years of experience supporting families and nurturing developing children of various ages. A detail-oriented person who manages children on the timetables instructed by parents. Enjoys working with children and committed to promoting children s physical, mental and...
Francoise can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
3.0
"It was a pleasure to interview Francoise. I believe her lack of punctuality pointed to her not being familiar with the area. Per the information discussed and reviewed, she has a great record of experience babysitting/being a nanny. Francoise seems to be very...
Frash D.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a skilled Nursing Assistant, with more than 25 years of experience.
Over the years I performed different duties in the Healthcare Industry, including taking care of clients with Alzheimers / Dementia and special needs.
I also have experience with administering and managing medications.
I am an outstanding multitasker and...
Marcelle can also help with: Meal prep, live-in home care, hospice services, light cleaning, errands, dementia & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
CPR
5.0
"I have known Marcelle for over eight years, over the years Marcelle took care of my son who has Muscular Dystrophy and I found her to be very caring, honest and trustworthy. I highly recommend her for the position she is seeking."
Grace H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a 25-year-old college student looking for a family whose child I can nurture and raise into an even more amazing individual. I am looking to fulfill my passion of caring for children and looking to make a positive impact in your child's life. I believe that one of my purposes in life is guiding children to becoming...
Chanique can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(5)
I am Hetty. With 15 years of dedicated experience in mental health and senior care, I specialize in providing exceptional, compassionate support to clients and their families. I have worked with individuals at various stages of dementia, hospice care, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), I also assist with wheelchair and...
Hetty can also help with: Light cleaning, live-in home care, companionship, errands, dementia, hospice services & more
Skills:
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
5.0
"Hetty is an absolutely fantastic, thoughtful & caring caregiver. She took incredible care of my father when she was his caregiver. I highly recommend Hetty! I strongly feel Hetty is the best caregiver anyone can have. My dad was very lucky to have Hetty take care...
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Recent personal assistant reviews in Far Rockaway, NY
Maya N.
5.0
Maya is a great health aide. She has many years of experience with different levels of home care as exemplified by her work. She works independently and pays attention to detail. She cared for my 90 yo family member who had Alzheimer's and was bedridden.
- Ann P.
Rosaria C.
5.0
Rosaria was AMAZING with my autistic child. She has so much patience and extremely reliable She was a lifesaver for us! She is a truly genuinely compassionate person. Anyone would be very lucky to have her working with a family in any capacity!
- Karen K.
Daisy I.
5.0
Daisy was wonderful with our daughter. She even brought some games! Got to our house early and sent us updates through the night. Please make sure you add Daisy to your shortlist she is worth it!
- Paul S.
Earla L.
5.0
Earla was a great help when I moved into a new place. I was expecting a house guest shortly after and needed an extra set of hands. No ask was too big or small. She did floors in multiple rooms, took care of the linens for the bedrooms, and cleaned both bathrooms. I have hired her many times after...
- Trude D.
Carol J.
5.0
Carol is wonderful. My kids love her and the biggest tragedy of us moving away was losing her. She could handle everything our busy household threw her way, and always with patience and a smile. She helped us regularly with my first and through the births of both of my younger two--and we have kept...
- Lara T.
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FAQs for finding personal assistants in Far Rockaway
In 2025, how much does it cost to hire a personal assistant in Far Rockaway, NY?
The average rate for hiring a personal assistant in Far Rockaway, NY on Care.com as of February, 2025 is $22.78 per hour. The cost may fluctuate depending on the type of service you need assistance with and how frequently.
How can I find a good personal assistant near me in Far Rockaway?
Care.com has 9 personal assistants in Far Rockaway, NY. To start the search process, you will first need to create an account by answering a few simple questions to find the personal assistant services that match your needs. You will then have the option to either post a job and receive applications from candidates, or search for personal assistants directly on the platform. You can filter results by distance from Far Rockaway or hourly rate, and then compare the assistants' skills and services they offer. After selecting a few candidates, you can schedule interviews, check references and hire the personal assistant that best fits your needs.
What services can a personal assistant provide in Far Rockaway?
Most personal assistants in Far Rockaway, NY can help families with a combination of general errands, shopping, organizing events and managing a parent's schedule. Personal assistants typically do not provide child care services, but they can help by driving kids to and from school or other activities around Far Rockaway. Additionally, some personal assistants are okay with performing pet care or even light housekeeping duties, but these duties are less common.