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60 caregivers are listed in Poughkeepsie, NY
The average posted rate is $21/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby caregivers is 6 years
Caregivers in Poughkeepsie, NY
5.0
(13)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Experienced Caregiver with 10
plus years caring for the elderly population. I'm very reliable, diligent, caring and hardworking. I'm also CPR certified.
Kedie can also help with: Light cleaning, home modification, live-in home care, companionship, dementia, meal prep & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
5.0
"Kedie was my personal superstore caregiver. I am a bedbound paralytic, and this woman took such good care of me. It is so easy to get turned incorrectly, but Kedie is 100% professional. The nights she worked. I had perfect peace and we also had a lot of fun. Kedie...
Care member
5.0
(9)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Over 30+ yrs of experience. 44yo woman from NYC currently residing in Poughkeepsie. Was a CNA for 10yrs & a HHA for 5yrs. Employed FT w/ NYS OPWDD, for adults w/ Dev Disabilities in their homes all across the neighboring 5 counties & continuing my education in Nursing. My yrs of exp in the field are but not limited to:...
Myra can also help with: Hospice services, companionship, light cleaning, meal prep, errands, dementia & more
Skills:
Wound Care
Home Health Aide
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Myra has been a God send for me and my father. She was absolutely reliable and well informed. Myra only needs instruction one time, she is smart, considerate and thinks five steps ahead. She is organized and trust worthy beyond belief. Anyone would be lucky to have...
Lesli F.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have14 years experience in providing senior care in the home setting as well as in the medical setting. I am also open to doing light housekeeping, medications, and transportation to medical appointments and cooking meals.
Alithia can also help with: Mobility assistance, companionship, hospice services, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
CNA
5.0
"Alithia worked for my grandmother, who had advanced dementia. She was professional, reliable and very capable. Was able to handle difficult situations and always had a positive attitude."
Nina F.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Home Health Aid available.
20 years experience in home healthcare. As I work with patients I provide love and care. My goal is that my patients are able to maintain their independence and that I meet the needs of each person I care for, I have respect for them and I care about what they say. I am kind hearted and I really care...
Lali can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, mobility assistance, meal prep, errands, companionship & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
5.0
"So kind and extremely reliable! Lali has been an absolute blessing for my family. Highly recommend if you have loved ones in need of a helping hand."
Bethanne H.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I would like to thank you for taking the time out to read this. Also, I want to let you know I understand that it is HARD to find a dependable, caring, and honest person who you have to trust to come into your personal space aka your home or your parents home. I hope I can prove you wrong though. I have been in and out of...
Alisa can also help with: Hospice services, live-in home care, mobility assistance, companionship, dementia, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Licensed Nurse
Wound Care
5.0
"I would like to write an unreserved recommendation for Alisa. Alisa was absolutely amazing. She came into my families life at one of the most difficult times, when my father in law started on hospice. She was professional, compassionate, and everything we needed....
Melanie S.
Ana L.
Poughkeepsie, NY
$30/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I described myself as a caring, responsible, and patient caregiver.
I have 8 years of experience in adult and senior care. I do my very best to be as dependable, reliable, compassionate, and caring as I can be.
My services include meal preparation, giving medication, helping with showers, or sponge baths, driving to doctor's...
Ana can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, live-in home care, light cleaning, errands, companionship & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Wound Care
CPR
5.0
"Ana and her sister in law cared for my mother. Ana and Judith were the kindest most patient and giving people I have had the pleasure of working with. They cared for my mother. I will be forever greatful to these ladies. They are wonderful."
Geralyn L.
5.0
(1)
Experience as an Eldercare Caregiver for the past 5 years. I am vaccinated for the Covid 19.
I am agreeable, caring and mature. Safety and Reliability are paramount to me, as well as clean, work environment.
Experience:
I have worked with many people over the years. Nursing Homes and private cases. companionship, feeding, and...
Keyana can also help with: Errands, dementia, light cleaning, companionship, hospice services, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Keyana has a wonderful personality. I have known her for over 16 years. Keyana love to help everyone. The best word that I could think of to describe Keyana. Is vibrant. An I know for a fact that she likes to work."
Courtney D.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have a certificate for Personal Care Aide have been in the field for 10 years, I'm caring, hardworking, and reliable. I love to help people and I have a lot of patience also very understanding. I have a lot of experience in elder care. I love helping people making them happy putting a smile on their face. I like playing games,...
Sharon can also help with: Dementia, home modification, live-in home care, hospice services, personal care
5.0
"She is a very fair and caring lady. I've known her for years. She is kind sweet punctual, and is very good with children and elderly people. "
Felicia C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, My name is Sherifa I've been a Certifed Nursing Assistant for 10+ yrs. My skills include Excellent personal care, very dependable and reliable. very easy to get along with. Trust worthy. my coal is to make sure that your love one is love and cared for. just as I would care for my own family.
I will do my job to best of...
Sherifa can also help with: Companionship, mobility assistance, personal care, dementia
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Sherifa is very professional . Very kind to my mom. She is in good hands"
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a chef, I do my patients hair and nails, and go above and beyond to make sure they get the care that they need and I'm also very good with difficult patients , end of life stage patients n the mentally ill, I have 28 years experience as a hha who has a passion for helping my patients live as independent life as possible,...
Alderine can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, hospice services, companionship, meal prep, errands & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Alderine (Indy) is kind, cheerful and attentive. She's helped us create a plan of continuous care for our 96 year old mother who is difficult to please. She's saved us during a challenging time. I would highly recommend her to anyone who needs help with an aging...
Tina B.
Glenn S.
Poughkeepsie, NY
$20-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
Full Time Professional Caregiver- Caregiver For Individuals (ages 50-78) In Private Home Settings.
I have been a caregiver for individuals in need of personal care, since 2014 (ages 50-78). Not only have I cared for individuals with physical disabilities, but also individuals with mental disabilities as well.
Glenn can also help with: Personal care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
I am a very loyal and dedicated caregiver who has had the privilege of caring for many wonderful people. I am responsible , reliable and hardworking . CPR/First aid, COVID vaccination. Plenty of references.
Joan can also help with: Hospice services, errands, light cleaning, dementia, companionship, meal prep & more
Skills:
CNA
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
Passionate about elder care, skilled at managing schedules and keeping client as active as possible. I provide both physical nd emotional support to clients.
Kereece can also help with: Dementia, companionship, personal care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Hello, my name is Kittie. I am a kind, patient and caring mom of two children. I am available to provide caregiving, light housekeeping, meal prep, errands, grocery shopping and companion care services. Really, whatever would be most helpful to you and your loved one. I understand how important it can be to find the right person...
Kathleen can also help with: Personal care
I love providing home caregiver services to those that would otherwise not be able to do so. The smile on their faces is overwhelming and makes me feel I have done my job right. I have always enjoyed helping people so I know I am doing the right thing.
I always give 100% and do the best job I can, with no exceptions or excuses....
Marisela can also help with: Live-in home care, visiting physician, respite care, visiting nurse, personal care
I have raised five (5) children to young adults. I have experience in home health care. I have taken care of numerous adults, unfortunately, through different stages of illnesses. I also have experience in the field of pharmacology.
Laura can also help with: Hospice services, errands, companionship, dementia, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Hi there! I'm a passionate, kind, and general caregiver. I've always had a love for taking care of others and love learning new skills (in life and in my profession) that make me a better person/worker. My main goal is creating a loving environment where my client comes first. It's my honor to work with your loved ones and lift...
Maybelle can also help with: Transportation, meal prep, errands, dementia, light cleaning
Hi! I have 18 years of personal care experiences. My passion is caring for people in all stages of life. I am competent in personal care and able to assist with medication management if needed. I am an LPN and non smoker. I am confident, energetic and patient. I am also fully vaccinated. With my experience I am able to provide...
Leanna can also help with: Light cleaning, hospice services, mobility assistance, errands, companionship, dementia & more
Skills:
Licensed Nurse
Home Health Aide
CPR
Hello everyone!
My name is Meghan, I am a 32 yr old social worker. I worker full time as a clinical supervisor for a private practice. I'm very passionate about helping others.
My desire to help other started when I was 18 and began working with an elderly woman with dementia which progressed over 7 yrs to Alzheimer's until she...
Meghan can also help with: Meal prep, respite care, dementia, errands, hospice services, light cleaning & more
My name is Amaia, and I am an experienced Direct Support Professional with a skills in working with intellectually disabled individuals. Over the years, I have developed an understanding of the needs and challenges faced by those in need and I am dedicated to providing effective support to enhance their quality of life. In...
Amaia can also help with: Live-in home care, meal prep, errands, light cleaning, dementia
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Recent caregiver reviews in Poughkeepsie, NY
Kedie M.
5.0
I wholeheartedly and enthusiastically recommend Kedie she is wonderful, caring, compassionate, skilled, sensitive, insightful and a capable aide to our elderly client.
I worked closely with Kedi as part of our Homecare Team, at a point where our client required a high level of assistance and...
- Care member
Myra L.
5.0
Myra has been a God send for me and my father. She was absolutely reliable and well informed. Myra only needs instruction one time, she is smart, considerate and thinks five steps ahead. She is organized and trust worthy beyond belief. Anyone would be lucky to have her help. She is 10/10 would...
- Lesli F.
Alithia O.
5.0
Alithia worked for my grandmother, who had advanced dementia. She was professional, reliable and very capable. Was able to handle difficult situations and always had a positive attitude.
- Nina F.
Lali G.
5.0
So kind and extremely reliable! Lali has been an absolute blessing for my family. Highly recommend if you have loved ones in need of a helping hand.
- Bethanne H.
Alisa P.
5.0
We hired Alisa to help with the care of my elderly mom who is in a wheelchair. Alisa is very professional, dependable and is great help with my mom. She is always willing to help out and is a pleasure to work with
- Debbie F.
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FAQs for finding caregivers in Poughkeepsie, NY
What caregiver services can I find near me in Poughkeepsie, NY?
Most private senior caregiver services in Poughkeepsie, 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 Poughkeepsie.
How much does it cost to hire a caregiver in Poughkeepsie, NY in 2025?
The average rate for hiring a caregiver in Poughkeepsie, NY on Care.com as of March, 2025 is $21.94 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 Poughkeepsie, NY?
There are currently 51 caregivers in Poughkeepsie, NY on Care.com. You can filter and sort caregivers by distance from Poughkeepsie, 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 Poughkeepsie before making a hiring decision.
Are private caregivers near me in Poughkeepsie, NY background checked?
Yes, caregivers near you in Poughkeepsie, 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 Poughkeepsie, NY caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Caregivers in Poughkeepsie, NY are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 42 reviews of the 60 listed caregivers.