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My 10 years of elderly companionship and caregiving involve assistance to daily home activities, personal hygiene, medicine administration, food preparation, light housekeeping and others.
Rhodora can also help with: Home modification, live-in home care, personal care, respite care
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 25+ years of experience as a certified HHA. As a caregiver, I have provided direct care to my elderly and senior patients. My duties included assisting with personal care, bathing grooming, and dressing my patients, toileting, and exercise, preparing and feeding meals to those patients who needed the assistance of being...
Carmen can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, visiting nurse, personal care, home modification, visiting physician & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Breanne M.
Island Park, NY
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
I am a certified teaching assistant, currently working towards my New York State teaching certification. I teach in a self contained classroom in a top rated school district, and I have 15 years experience as a home health care provider for persons with special needs. I have my Master's Degree in Early Childhood Education as...
Breanne can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Early Education
Dennis H.
Island Park, NY
$14-30/hr • 1 yrs exp
I'd describe my personality as kind easygoing honest
I like caring for seniors because it makes me feel good helping others and I would make sure to treat them like I would my family
I'm looking for a job where I can help anyone who needs assistance in completing tasks that they can not do on their own.
I started caring for...
Dennis can also help with: Transportation, meal prep, errands, respite care
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi I am Judy nice to meet you I have16 years experience as a nanny & elderly caregiver I drive speak English reliable responsible trustworthy personable punctual great references easy ti get a witn h easy going for child care I can do school mornings driving or going to the bus stop & afternoon pick ups or meet them at the bus...
Judy can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Raven W.
Rosedale, NY
$22-30/hr • 8 yrs exp
4.8
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I'm Raven and I'm 25 years old. I have 8 years of experience in babysitting. I also have three years of daycare and teaching experience. In addition, I have 2 years of experience as a personal assistant. I love to sing and act. I love children and pets. In the future, I plan to be a director and work with children's...
Raven can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Absolutely thrilled with her. She completely understood my families needs. So happy to have found a keeper! I will definitely use her over and over again."
Kiersten F.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Marcia I'm experienced caretaker and companion with over 30+ years of providing care for the elderly in hospital/ at-home setting. I'm very patient, compassionate and empathetic also a good listener. My focus as a caregiver/companion is to provide optimal support to my patients through personalized assistance,...
Marcia can also help with: Meal prep, hospice services, errands, light cleaning, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Marcia is absolutely heaven sent . I needed someone I could trust with my mom and God sent her to me. She is knowledgeable , patient and so loving! She will always be part of my family and we will never forget the care she gave to our mom for those 3 years . "
Care member
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, visiting physician, dementia
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"She worked for me for a short time. She is intuitive, smart and has a great work ethic. She is also a wonderful cook.
Unfortunately, her distance from my house made the arrangement untenable. My loss.
"
Jim R.
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, dementia, meal prep
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Super caring and makes you feel loved"
Ashia T.
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, home modification, respite care, dementia, live-in home care, hospice services & 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
(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: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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: Errands, meal prep, dementia, mobility assistance, light cleaning, companionship & more
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.
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: Live-in home care, dementia, hospice services, errands, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Very professional. Skilled. She had a warm demeanor that puts my elder at ease."
Ed F.
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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, meal prep
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
(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, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep, companionship & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Maya is loyal and trustworthy. She is very organized and ambitious and can handle any chore or request asked of her. She has worked for me for three years I would recommend her to anyone "
Susan B.
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: Meal prep, companionship, light cleaning, live-in home care, errands, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
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)
Cared for a 91-year-old special lady who was a real person to share her company. I prepared her meals, assisted in getting her washed and dressed for bed.
Karen can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, errands, transportation, companionship, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Karen is a loving and caring person whether she's caring for seniors or children. My sister-in-law entrusts her with the home care of her elderly mother and I feel the same way when I leave my 2 young grandchildren in her care. I highly recommend Karen and you...
Kathy W.
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, errands, dementia
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Marjorie H.
East Meadow, NY
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Part Time Senior Care Giver Available With Excellent References
5.0
(3)
I have worked as a nurse in hospitals and homes for 10 plus years I am experienced with the care of people needing assistance at home due to declining health, mobility problems, dementia, feeding, bathing and medication prompting I also can help people recuperating from surgery, strokes, dementia, which is just a partial summary...
Marjorie can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, visiting nurse, personal care, home modification, respite care & more
5.0
"I worked with Marjorie for 8 years. We were both nurses in the same facility, Belair Care Center. She is hardworking, trustworthy and reliable. Displays good judgement and works well with other staff members. A pleasure to work with!"
Mary S.
5.0
(8)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have over 8 years of experience in caregiving. I can help with home care and personal care. I have worked in Nursing Homes as well as Private Home Care. I have experience working with Alzheimer/Dementia, MS, and paraplegic patients, hospice care, wound care, medication administration, and ambulation. I am a certified medical...
Sibrina can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, live-in home care, hospice services, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Sibrina is an incredible caregiver. Her support, knowledge and communication was outstanding.
She cared for my father until his passing. He was frail and memory impaired, but she was able to make his time with her fun and interactive in a level which he could...
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Recent personal assistant reviews in Island Park, NY
Raven W.
5.0
Raven is so awesome. My daughter really loves when she's around.
- Kim D.
Marcia J.
5.0
Marcia is kind, responsible, diligent in her duties; always going above and beyond. An absolute gem! A calm demeanor, patient, skilled, completely reliable. A pleasure to have Marcia look after my Dad.
- Linda G.
Denise P.
5.0
Denise is honest, responsible, punctual, caring, giving, and in tune with our Mom's needs. She also shows initiative. We value her employment very much. 5 Stars.
- Roni N.
Wendy A.
5.0
Super caring and makes you feel loved
- Ashia T.
Frances D.
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 trouble with my mother's sarcastic...
- Michele E.
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FAQs for finding personal assistants in Island Park
In 2024, how much does it cost to hire a personal assistant in Island Park, NY?
The average rate for hiring a personal assistant in Island Park, NY on Care.com as of December, 2024 is $19.80 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 Island Park?
Care.com has 5 personal assistants in Island Park, 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 Island Park 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 Island Park?
Most personal assistants in Island Park, 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 Island Park. Additionally, some personal assistants are okay with performing pet care or even light housekeeping duties, but these duties are less common.