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60 caregivers are listed in Cohoes, NY
The average posted rate is $19/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby caregivers is 4 years
Caregivers in Cohoes, NY
5.0
(11)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Great day!!! My name is Magdeline but most refer to me as Maggie. I've been in the nursing field for 15 years & in home care for 11 years. I've worked private care cases Until I obtained my certificate as a Personal Care Aid in 2008. I obtained my CNA (certified nursing certificate) shortly after. The last hospital setting I...
Magdeline can also help with: Dementia, respite care, personal care, live-in home care
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Wound Care
5.0
"Maggie is gentle quiet speaking caring and a joy to be around. She has a wonderful spirit."
Mary R.
Gianna A.
Cohoes, NY
$21-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Assess medical needs. Checking on your senior loved one's health is an important caregiver responsibility. ...
Prepare a care plan. ...
Assist with basic needs. ...
Provide companionship. ...
Help with housekeeping. ...
Monitor medications. ...
Assess your care plan regularly. ...
Prepare meals.
Gianna can also help with: Light cleaning, companionship, dementia, meal prep, mobility assistance, errands & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Gianna is very energetic organized and a people person she has a huge kind heart with a polite personality."
Kiyhana D.
Kiran G.
Cohoes, NY
$25-50/hr
Although new to professional caregiving, I have a deep-rooted passion for supporting and connecting with elderly individuals, shaped by my experiences growing up with my grandparents. I have gained firsthand insight into the importance of compassion and attentive care through my time spent with them. I am eager to bring this...
Kiran can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, transportation, meal prep
Laura A.
Cohoes, NY
$16-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
Compassionate and dedicated caregiver with years of experience supporting individuals of all ages, including those with developmental disabilities, Alzheimer's, and seniors in need of extra care. I specialize in providing personalized, hands-on assistance with daily activities, meal preparation, medication management, and...
Laura can also help with: Meal prep, errands, dementia, light cleaning, transportation, live-in home care & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Brian E.
Cohoes, NY
$10-20/hr • 2 yrs exp
I have volunteered in the past for my work that I have done. It is fun for me to help others, as I know what it is like to need some help with things. I enjoy making people laugh and making sure that they are well taken care of. I'm also great with kids.
When giving care, I can bring cameras (if requested) with live video and...
Brian can also help with: Mobility assistance, meal prep, personal care, respite care, home modification, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Wound Care
CPR
Grashe S.
Cohoes, NY
$16-50/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hi my name is Grashe and I am a 33-year-old mother of 3. I am currently working as a personal care aid been certified since 2015 but just started doing this fully time now that my kids are older. I got into this work because I have a disabled mother and two disabled brothers that I help care for. Once I got in it I loved it...
Grashe can also help with: Dementia, errands, respite care, meal prep, light cleaning
Hello my name is Sarah I am a cna , pca and LPN I am In school for RN I have years of experience caring for people and helping I can lift up to 150 pounds and know how to give meds and bath and etc I am very careful calm and honest and respectful I'd love to care for your loved ones
Sarah can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, live-in home care
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
With over 10 years of experience as a dedicated caregiver, I have developed a deep passion for providing compassionate and personalized care to individuals in need.
My background includes assisting clients with daily living activities, such as bathing, dressing, meal preparation, and medication management, while fostering a...
Umayma can also help with: Light cleaning, mobility assistance, respite care, home modification, meal prep
Mary-kathleen B.
Albany, NY
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Retired Rn Looking For Caregiver Position Part time. Companion And Help At Home, Errands.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Retired RN back in workforce , last 12 years many elder cases , cooking , cleaning , meds and Dr appts. Dementia, visually impaired patients, hospice . Activities of daily living . Really enjoy listening to people's life stories and seeing the joy as they relive their memories.
Fully vaccinated and boosted.
Mary-kathleen can also help with: Light cleaning, personal care, meal prep, dementia, errands, companionship & more
5.0
"Kate has served our family with nearly three wonderful years of caretaking for my 95 year old Nana. Her care and compassion are unmatched! My Nana has several chronic diseases that Kate helped our family navigate and treat with the same level of devotion and...
Katie B.
5.0
(3)
I have over 20 years of experience working with the Elderly population.
I am professional, compassionate, and committed to providing the best care possible.
I can provide references.
Wendy can also help with: Companionship, dementia, meal prep, light cleaning, hospice services, errands & more
5.0
"Wendy is caring and went above and beyond to help. "
Blair M.
5.0
(4)
I am a passionate caregiver/ companion with over 10 yrs of experience in long term/ end of life care. I have worked with Alzheimer's and Dementia patients. I have also worked in rehabilitation. I am knowledgeable in med administration, specialty diets and how to prepare them; such as puree, mechanical soft, moist ground, ect. As...
Sarah can also help with: Hospice services, light cleaning, meal prep, dementia, live-in home care, companionship & more
5.0
"Sarah is wonderful. She is kind and warm and always ready with a smile. Her work ethic, punctuality, and professionalism is equally matched by her skill. She was one of my dad's aides after his stroke and it was so comforting to us to know he was in kind, patient...
Sandra M.
4.9
(14)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello I've been in the health care field for over 16yrs. It's been my passion and I'm very proud of the care and love I give to my clients.
Monique can also help with: Respite care, personal care, home modification, hospice services, dementia, live-in home care & more
5.0
"Monique cared for my mother-in-law in her last few days of life. She was very respectful and comforting to both my mom and the rest of the family. Monique arrived on-time and even picked up around the house on her overnight stays with us. I would highly recommend...
Kim C.
5.0
(10)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have over 25 years of care giving experience. I cared for a family member who was very ill . So I began caring for seniors with Alzheimer's, Dementia, Congestive heart failure and also Parkinson's. My responsibilities include companionship, personal care, making sure medicines are taken, assisting with dressing, meal...
Wendy can also help with: Transportation, dementia, companionship, errands
5.0
"Very caring toward elderly patients . Reliable and knowledgeable . Always carries a professional demeanor/ competent."
Michele S.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a certified home health aide with 10+ years experience delivering compassionate caregiving specializing in caring for elderly, person suffering from illness, and those with disabilities. Adept in providing optimal care for those who cannot care for themselves , and those who require a more intense level of patient care . ,...
Shaeisha can also help with: Meal prep, live-in home care, hospice services, dementia, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Shaeisha was amazing, she goes above and beyond. Very Reliable, we would definitely recommend her and rehire her."
Kerrol C.
5.0
(8)
I am a Pca, Cna and residential counselor with over 16 years of experience. I provide my individuals with assistance in their activities of their daily living and I also am medication certified so I can assist with medicine management and appointments etc. I love what I do, it gives me great joy and fulfillment to help others...
Akosua can also help with: Companionship, errands, meal prep, light cleaning, hospice services, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"She was very dependable a very hard dedicated employee."
Care member
Kailee K.
Watervliet, NY
$20-40/hr • 6 yrs exp
3.5
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I worked at CMH as a PCA for 4 years. I'm very experienced in caring for the elderly, wether it was helping patients with getting stronger and healthier again or giving the patients and their families nurturing care during their final days. I'm able to assist with bathing, toileting, feeding, transferring and spending quality...
Kailee can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, light cleaning, errands, meal prep, companionship & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Kailee is compassionate, kind, dedicated and dependable. If you need help with Senior care, I highly recommend Kailee. She was always punctual and provided excellent service to my 85 year-old father who was recovering from multiple hospitalizations. Kailee helped...
Jennifer R.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi. My name is Kathleen E.
I have been caring for Seniors with Dementia for over 30 yrs., including my own Parents and my Maternal Grandmother. I started out as a CNA working in skilled nursing facilities, retirement communities and caring for Seniors in their own individual homes. After I got married, I took a break from my...
Kathleen can also help with: Meal prep, errands, mobility assistance, light cleaning, companionship, dementia & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Kathleen took care of my mother when we were in a pinch. My mother wasn't responding well to her medical treatments and I do not live near her so I was in a difficult situation. Kathleen did a wonderful job making her feel cared for and comfortable which was...
Cherisse D.
5.0
(2)
Love seeing the smiles on someone you do for, and care for. We all need help sometimes, and i like to help ones who deserve and need it!
Thomas can also help with: Home modification, mobility assistance, companionship, hospice services, live-in home care, personal care & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
Wound Care
5.0
"Tom is very reliable and responsible. He was a terrific helper to an elderly family member during a time when it was desperately needed. He took care of all of the basic housekeeping and companion care needs for this family member, and was highly regarded by her...
MICHELLE Z.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have 18 plus years experience as a caregiver. While providing quality care in all settings. I have had the opportunity to assist in providing care to various populations: Alzheimer, Lewy Body Dementia, Parkinson Disease, disabilities that are classified under the OPWDD umbrella. Additionally, I have provided tracheotomy care...
Leslie can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, errands, light cleaning, companionship, hospice services & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Leslie was amazing! She cared for my father for a week until he passed away and in that time she became family. He was very medically complex and she handled it all so well. She was so attentive to my father and always went above and beyond. She even came over on a...
Colleen K.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello,
I am have over a decade of experience in caring for clients in their home and assisted living. So much so that I pursued an education in Nursing, graduating from College.
My passion and enthusiasm for home-care is relentless and I enjoy caring for people. It is my goal to offer you and your loved the best care...
Oneika can also help with: Errands, dementia, meal prep, live-in home care, light cleaning, hospice services & more
5.0
"You can DEPEND on this woman! Patient, hard working ,and motivated. Her knowledge and treatment suggestions have been so helpful. We appreciate everything you’ve done here so far. "
Care member
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Recent caregiver reviews in Cohoes, NY
Magdeline P.
5.0
Maggie was a complete professional in helping to care for our dad. Maggie did overnights with him as he recovered from surgery. She is kind and helpful. She was calm and could redirect him if he became upset. Highly recommend her!
- Care member
Gianna A.
5.0
Gianna is very energetic organized and a people person she has a huge kind heart with a polite personality.
- Kiyhana D.
Mary-kathleen B.
5.0
Kate has served our family with nearly three wonderful years of caretaking for my 95 year old Nana. Her care and compassion are unmatched! My Nana has several chronic diseases that Kate helped our family navigate and treat with the same level of devotion and attention that any one family member...
- Katie B.
Wendy B.
5.0
Wendy is caring and went above and beyond to help.
- Blair M.
Sarah J.
5.0
I love Sarah J! She was the best care taker my family ever had. Her attention to detail, kindness and gentleness was top tier. Money can’t buy the quality of work she provides. I hope every person in need can find a care taker as excellent as Sarah.
- Care member
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FAQs for finding caregivers in Cohoes, NY
What caregiver services can I find near me in Cohoes, NY?
Most private senior caregiver services in Cohoes, NY will offer companionship, safety supervision, and assistance with daily activities in the comfort of the person's home. Caregivers can help seniors to move safely around their home, provide social and emotional support, assist with different degrees of personal care (bathing, dressing, or feeding), and help with meal preparations or light housekeeping. They can also help your loved one with medication reminders, and some can even drive them to any errand or doctor appointments around Cohoes.
How much does it cost to hire a caregiver in Cohoes, NY in 2025?
The average rate for hiring a caregiver in Cohoes, NY on Care.com as of April, 2025 is $19.00 per hour. This cost may fluctuate depending on the type of assistance needed by your senior loved one and the caregiver's experience and certifications.
How do I find private caregivers near me in Cohoes, NY?
There are currently 8 caregivers in Cohoes, NY on Care.com. You can filter and sort caregivers by distance from Cohoes, NY or zip code, although you can expand the radius of your search if you'd like to increase your options. From there, compare candidates by reading about their experience working with seniors, the type of caregiving services they provide, and their hourly rate. Be sure to run background checks and check references from other families in Cohoes before making a hiring decision.
Are private caregivers near me in Cohoes, NY background checked?
Yes, caregivers near you in Cohoes, NY on Care.com are asked to complete an annual background check called a CareCheck. Senior caregivers who complete this background check will have a badge on their profile displaying the date it was run. While CareCheck is a good start, we strongly recommend that you follow some additional steps for hiring a caregiver for seniors safely, which include interviewing candidates, checking references, and running your own background check. Visit our Safety Center to learn more.
Ratings for Cohoes, NY caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Caregivers in Cohoes, NY are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 16 reviews of the 60 listed caregivers.