Senior caregiving in NYC is a critical service in a fast-paced environment. You'll help seniors stay independent and engaged, from accompanying them to a Broadway matinee to facilitating a peaceful walk in a neighborhood park. Patience and resourcefulness are key. Families can hire direct, and caregivers can find local work without agency-style friction. This is the direct-hire marketplace for New York.
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Use this page to compare local caregiver jobs, direct-hire care options, rates, trust signals, and nearby areas around New York. Families can use it before posting a role, and caregivers can use it before applying or updating their profile.
Searchers often compare care options around SoHo, Greenwich Village, Upper East Side and nearby communities before deciding where to hire or apply.
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What to compare before choosing
Local hourly rates and expected schedules.
Profile details, references, certifications, and verification signals.
Messaging rules, platform costs, and whether caregivers keep their earnings.
Last updated November 11, 2026. Local job counts, nearby areas, and rates can change as families and caregivers join HeySitters.
What families usually look for before hiring in New York
Families usually compare local rates, read full profiles, look for the Verified Badge, and check
availability before they post a role or reach out.
What caregivers need before applying
Caregivers want live openings, clear pay expectations, serious families, and a simple way to send
a message. On HeySitters, applying and messaging job posters is free for caregivers.
How HeySitters helps both sides connect
Families can post jobs for free, caregivers can apply for free, and verification, safety tools, and
direct local matching help both sides move faster with more confidence.
How HeySitters compares with Care.com (Senior Care), CareLinx, and Visiting Angels (Franchise) in
New York?
Families and caregivers usually compare the same things before they commit: trust, verification,
fees, messaging, and how easy it is to hire or get hired locally. Here is where HeySitters is
designed to feel simpler and clearer in New York.
Verified Badge and safety tools
HeySitters encourages users to complete ID verification, keep early conversations
on-platform, and use block and report tools when something feels off.
Direct hiring with clearer pricing
Families can post jobs for free. Caregivers can browse and apply for free. Families who want
to reply and message use Premium, which keeps the flow straightforward.
Profiles built to get noticed
Clear photos, complete bios, references, certifications, and updated availability help
families and caregivers build trust faster in the local market.
Explore more jobs and care options around New York
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Verified families are hiring in New York right
now.
This section serves caregivers looking for work, while the sections below help families compare
rates, evaluate trust signals, and discover local care options on the same page.
Experience:
Requirements vary by family, schedule, and care needs
Schedule:
Flexible, family will work around your availability
Requirements: CNA, PSW, Palliative Care Certification, Medical Training
About this opportunity:
We would like help starting within 2 weeks. My dad is recovering from a stroke and needs someone to assist with mobility and personal hygiene. The job is Mon-Fri - 9am-5pm, totaling 40 hours a week. You’ll also help with transportation to...
Experience:
Requirements vary by family, schedule, and care needs
Schedule:
Flexible, family will work around your availability
Requirements: CNA, PSW, Palliative Care Certification, Medical Training
About this opportunity:
We need someone to help with companionship for an older adult with parkinson's in Scarsdale, New York, USA. A normal week includes companionship and personal hygiene. You would work Mon-Fri - 9am-5pm for 40 hours a week. Start timing is next month,...
Experience:
Requirements vary by family, schedule, and care needs
Schedule:
Flexible, family will work around your availability
Requirements: CNA, PSW, Palliative Care Certification, Medical Training
About this opportunity:
We need someone patient and steady, especially for my mom who is recovering from a stroke. She would benefit from companionship and help with personal hygiene. The schedule is Mon-Sat - 9am-5pm, totaling 48 hours a week. The pay is $25 per hour....
Experience:
Requirements vary by family, schedule, and care needs
Schedule:
Flexible, family will work around your availability
Requirements: CNA, PSW, Palliative Care Certification, Medical Training
About this opportunity:
We need someone to handle personal hygiene and transportation for my dad, who is in his late 70s and living with dementia. Your day will include helping with medication administration and ensuring he gets to his appointments safely. The schedule is...
Experience:
Requirements vary by family, schedule, and care needs
Schedule:
Flexible, family will work around your availability
Requirements: CNA, PSW, Palliative Care Certification, Medical Training
About this opportunity:
Each day includes medication admin, and we need someone dependable for that. My father, who is in his late 70s and has dementia, requires personal hygiene help as well. We're looking for full-time care from Mon-Fri - 9am-5pm, totaling 40 hours a...
Experience:
Requirements vary by family, schedule, and care needs
Schedule:
Flexible, family will work around your availability
Requirements: CNA, PSW, Palliative Care Certification, Medical Training
About this opportunity:
Weekdays move fast, so we need someone for companionship and personal hygiene care for my dad, who is recovering from a stroke at 76. He needs medication reminders and some light help around the house. The schedule is Mon-Thu - 8am-5pm, totaling 36...
Experience:
Requirements vary by family, schedule, and care needs
Schedule:
Flexible, family will work around your availability
Requirements: CNA, PSW, Palliative Care Certification, Medical Training
About this opportunity:
We need reliable help with medication admin for an older adult with parkinson's in East New York, New York, USA. A normal week includes medication admin and mobility assistance. This role is Mon-Sat - 9am-5pm, with 48 hours a week. Start timing is...
Experience:
Requirements vary by family, schedule, and care needs
Schedule:
Flexible, family will work around your availability
Requirements: CNA, PSW, Palliative Care Certification, Medical Training
About this opportunity:
We would like help starting within 2 weeks for my father, who is recovering from a stroke. He needs someone who can assist with medication administration and mobility support throughout the day. It's important to us to find someone patient and...
Experience:
Requirements vary by family, schedule, and care needs
Schedule:
Flexible, family will work around your availability
Requirements: CNA, PSW, Palliative Care Certification, Medical Training
About this opportunity:
We need someone for Tue/Thu - 1pm-6pm and about 10 hours a week. My father, who is recovering from a stroke, needs help with getting around the house and transportation to his appointments. You'll also be preparing meals and making sure he takes his...
Experience:
Requirements vary by family, schedule, and care needs
Schedule:
Flexible, family will work around your availability
Requirements: CNA, PSW, Palliative Care Certification, Medical Training
About this opportunity:
Each day includes personal hygiene for my father, who has Parkinson's. We need someone reliable to help with this and transportation to his appointments. The schedule is Mon-Sat - 9am-5pm, which totals 48 hours a week. The pay is $16 an hour. Your...
Senior caregiving in NYC is a critical service in a fast-paced environment. You'll help seniors stay independent and engaged, from accompanying them to a Broadway matinee to facilitating a peaceful walk in a neighborhood park. Patience and resourcefulness are key.
Browse Caregiver Jobs and Care by Area
These local areas help families and caregivers understand where caregiver demand is concentrated in New York:
What this shows: this city already has measurable job, pricing, and profile activity across the HeySitters marketplace.
Why it converts: families can benchmark faster, and caregivers can see the market before they join or apply.
Why families and caregivers use HeySitters
HeySitters is built for direct local care matches: families compare options clearly, and caregivers keep control of their profile, applications, and earnings.
100%Caregiver earnings keptNo commission taken from caregiver pay.
2,500+Families servedLocal families use HeySitters to compare and hire direct.
10K+Care connectionsConnections across child care, senior care, pet care, and home help.
4.9/5Review averageBased on 85+ public reviews.
Compare pricing, renewals, reviews, verification, and messaging before choosing a care platform.
Platform comparison
Compare caregiver platforms in New York
Families and caregivers usually look at the same decision points: total cost, review signals, trust tools, and how easy it is to connect with serious local matches.
Care.com (Senior Care)
$156/year for caregivers
Review signal
1.6/5 stars (BBB) - "Charged without consent, poor quality of job leads"
Common concern
Same deceptive billing, high cost for providers to get noticed
Estimated annual cost
$156
CareLinx
15% service fee from caregiver earnings
Review signal
4.8/5 stars (Trustpilot) - "Long payout delays and high commission from pay."
Common concern
High fees for families, long payout delays for caregivers
Estimated annual cost
$0
Visiting Angels (Franchise)
Agency model takes large cut of hourly rate
Review signal
4.6/5 stars (Trustpilot) - "Low hourly pay compared to what the family is charged."
Common concern
Caregivers earn significantly less than direct hire rates
Estimated annual cost
$0
HeySitters approach
How HeySitters works for local care
HeySitters keeps the hiring path simple: free posting for families, free applications for caregivers, identity tools, and direct local messaging.
Post jobs for freeFamilies can create and manage local care posts before deciding whether they need Premium messaging.
Caregivers apply freeCaregivers can browse jobs, apply, and message job posters without giving up part of their pay.
Trust signalsProfile details, references, certifications, and Verify Me badges help both sides compare with more confidence.
Direct messagingFamilies and caregivers connect through the platform so early conversations stay organized and easier to manage.
What people usually want to know first
Families want clear pricing, trust signals, and an easy way to post jobs. Caregivers want real local openings, free applications, and a profile that helps them get noticed in New York.
Platform cost check
Understand annual platform costs before you choose
Families and caregivers often compare subscription pricing, renewal rules, and commission models before joining a care platform. These estimates help put those costs in context.
Care.com (Senior Care)
Common concern: Same deceptive billing, high cost for providers to get noticed
Estimated annual platform cost: $156
CareLinx
Common concern: High fees for families, long payout delays for caregivers
Estimated annual platform cost: $6,240
Visiting Angels (Franchise)
Common concern: Caregivers earn significantly less than direct hire rates
Estimated annual platform cost: $14,560
Choose HeySitters in New York
No caregiver commission. Families can post free. Caregivers can apply free.
CAREGIVERS KEEP 100% OF PAY
$6,985
Estimated average platform cost
175 hrs
Care hours equivalent
9 wks
Weeks of part-time care
100%
Caregiver pay kept on HeySitters
Safety and trust for both sides of the match
Families in New York trust HeySitters because the platform is built around identity
verification, secure messaging, and clearer hiring expectations. Caregivers benefit from the same tools
because trust works best when both sides are protected.
What builds confidence on HeySitters
Verify Me confirms identity: Users can verify with a government-issued ID and a
selfie. This is identity verification, not a background check.
Verified Profile Badges: Earn a badge that proves to families you are who you
say you are, making your profile stand out.
Private & Secure Messaging: Keep early conversations on-platform and use block or
report tools if something feels off.
How to get started on HeySitters in New York
Whether you are hiring or offering care near your home in
New York, the process stays direct, transparent, and local:
4 simple steps to get started locally
Create a free account: Families can post jobs for free and caregivers can set
up a profile for free.
Post or polish: Families describe their care needs while caregivers complete
their profile, specialties, and availability.
Add trust signals: Verified Badge, clear photos, references, and complete bios
help both sides build trust faster.
Connect on-platform: Caregivers can message job posters free, and families can
use Premium when they want to reply and message directly.
Featured local Caregivers families can discover near
New York
Families get a feel for the kind of local talent available, while caregivers can see how strong profiles
are presented across the marketplace.
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Companion Care
Local market snapshot for New York
Senior caregiving in NYC is a critical service in a fast-paced environment. You'll help seniors stay independent and engaged, from accompanying them to a Broadway matinee to facilitating a peaceful walk in a neighborhood park. Patience and resourcefulness are key. Families can use this snapshot to benchmark
rates before hiring, and caregivers can use it to price their experience with more
confidence.
$20-$24 Companion care
$24-$28 Personal care
$28-$35 Specialized support
$150-$200 Overnight coverage
Hiring checklist for families
These quick checks help families hire with more clarity and help caregivers understand what
serious households are evaluating before they move ahead.
Verify certifications or relevant care training.
Discuss mobility, medication, memory care, and safety needs.
Ask for recent professional references.
Use a trial visit to confirm communication and fit.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hiring Care and Finding Jobs in New York
Yes. Families can use it to understand local senior care options, compare market rates, and hire directly, while caregivers can review openings, build a profile, and join free.
Senior caregiver rates in New York usually range from $18-40 per hour, with higher rates for dementia care, mobility support, overnight coverage, and other specialized needs.
Families can create an account, post the care schedule and support needs they have, browse verified local caregivers, and message candidates directly when they find a strong match.
Absolutely. Caregivers can join, create a professional profile, and apply to jobs without monthly fees or commissions. Families pay for access to connect.
Families in New York often look for experience with similar health conditions, strong references, up-to-date background checks, and training such as PSW, CNA, or dementia-care experience where appropriate.
Opportunities commonly include companion care, personal care, medication support, mobility assistance, respite coverage, and specialized senior care based on each family's needs.
Yes. local regulations Families in neighborhoods like SoHo highly value verified profiles with current checks.
Yes, many families in the New York City Department of Education area are looking for part-time help, which is perfect for students.
Families and caregivers use HeySitters across local areas like SoHo, Greenwich Village, Upper East Side. These neighborhoods help searchers understand where local care and job activity is concentrated.
Yes. Families can post jobs for free, caregivers can apply for free, and profiles with the Verified Badge help build trust faster in New York. Families who want to reply and message use Premium.
HeySitters focuses on direct local hiring. Families can browse profiles, post jobs for free, and use Premium when they want to message. Caregivers can create a profile, apply for free, and use verification to stand out.
Because the biggest differences are usually trust tools, messaging rules, verification, pricing, and how easy it is to hire direct. Those are the things families and caregivers usually want clarified before they commit in New York.
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