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Gianna A.


Cohoes, NY

$21-50/hr10 yrs exp

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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, errands, dementia, meal prep, companionship, mobility assistance & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

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Laura A.


Cohoes, NY

$16-25/hr3 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: Errands, dementia, transportation, meal prep, live-in home care, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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: Transportation, meal prep, errands, light cleaning
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Jillian H.


Cohoes, NY

$25-40/hr6 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Jill and I am a college professor, looking to fill some of my time providing companionship and care to seniors. I am reliable, responsible, and trustworthy. I'm looking forward to talking with you to see if we're a good fit!
Jillian can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, meal prep
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Caitlin E.


Cohoes, NY

$25-30/hr

Wise 33 Year Old! A Listener.

Hello! I have felt connected to children and elders for as long as I can remember. My current experience with seniors is hanging out with my neighbors. My past experience is being a volunteer to do at home visits with elders when I lived in San Francisco. I have good stories, a dog and cat, and I work full-time at ACPHS. I would...
Caitlin can also help with: Errands, transportation, light cleaning, meal prep
Hello my name is Tatiana . I have with 4yrs of Experience in nursing homes . I have experience with working with the patients with Dementia , Alzheimer's , Parkinson's & disability & companion care . I can assist with Bathing , Feeding cooking and daily activities , etc . I have reliable transportation to and from work. I am...
Tatiana can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, errands, mobility assistance, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Mary-kathleen B.


Albany, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Retired Rn Looking For Caregiver Position Part time. Companion And Help At Home, Errands.

5.0

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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: Errands, dementia, personal care, meal prep, companionship, light cleaning & 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.

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Sarah J.


Albany, NY

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Loving, Qualified, And Caring

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: Live-in home care, companionship, hospice services, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep & more
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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Jessica C.


Troy, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Professional Personal Care Aide With Over 15 Years Experience Available To Work Part-time.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi I have over 25 years experience as a care giver for the elderly and disabled. I am experienced in first aid, CPR, g-tube feedings, wound care, medication and insulin administration. My care ranges from companion to hospice care. I also provide transport, light housework, food prep, errands and medication management. If you...
Jessica can also help with: Hospice services, errands, live-in home care, dementia, companionship, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

Wound Care

5.0
"We hired Jessica in August 2017 to help with my sister and her husband who have health and mobility issues. I couldn't be happier with her performance. She is well qualified, professional, compassionate, always ready to help, always able to get competent fill-ins...

Doris K.

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Jessica C.


Schenectady, NY

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Loving Companion

I've been in the nursing field for over 15 years . I love what I do . Helping others is my passion especially the elderly . I have experience with different diagnoses also dementia .
Jessica can also help with: Personal care, companionship, hospice services, dementia
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Jessica is compassionate and knowledgeable. She is patient and loving with those in her charge. Jessica is not only dependable, but often goes above and beyond in her position: She is someone who can make appropriate decisions for those in her care without...

Jeanette M.

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Wendy H.


Schenectady, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Compassionate Home Care

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, companionship, errands, dementia
5.0
"Wendy is one of the most reliable kind honest people I know- She has been with our family for almost a year now and I don't know a better person to have helping with the care of my dad - You would be lucky to have her be a part of your family."

Susan B.

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Ann M.


Albany, NY

$20/hr10 yrs exp

PCA

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have had 17 years of professional diverse HHA/ PCA experience working through a few agencies as well as several years of caring for private clients & my immediate family members. I also learn from them and enjoy making their life more comfortable by meeting their personal needs which include the following: Personal care,...
Ann can also help with: Companionship, dementia, errands, mobility assistance, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Extremely professional, capable and compassionate. Excellent choice."

Orest B.

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Jeanne P.


Latham, NY

$40/hr10 yrs exp

Experience, Love and Compassion Is What I Can Bring To Your Loved One.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

PART TIME ONLY. I assist elderly clients with everyday chores, running errands, attending doctor & appointments, reading mail and paying bills, meal-prep cooking, light cleaning and companionship. I am experienced with medicines, cancer treatments/side effects, and note taking while attending doctor appointments. I am a...
Jeanne can also help with: Hospice services, meal prep, errands, light cleaning, companionship, dementia & more
Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Jeanne is very organized and interacts with our family member in a caring and thoughtful manner. She has been a real help running errands and aiding us in keeping our family member engaged in daily activities."

Care member

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Kathleen E.


Clifton Park, NY

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Care Caregiver (HHA)

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: Errands, meal prep, light cleaning, companionship, mobility assistance, dementia & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"When my mother was living on her own at Coburg Village I hired Kat to come in a few days a week to make her breakfast and ensure that she took her medication. Kat is compassionate by nature and always positive about things. Caring for the elderly is obviously her...

Hilary B.

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Holly H.


Wynantskill, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

HOME CARE AIDE LOOKING FOR PART TIME WORK

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have 34 plus years of working with the elderly. I worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant for 15 years at Resurrection Nursing Home in Castleton, NY. Throughout these 31 plus years I did in home care as well. I have done hospice care, in the nursing home, their own home and the hospital. Following that, I worked as a Patient...
Holly can also help with: Personal care, dementia, hospice services
5.0
"She is a compassionate and caring person. She works well with the families and has a strong work ethic."

KAREN R.

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Sara G.


Waterford, NY

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have worked with the elderly for 30 years. I love what I do. I can provide exceptional care for you or your love one deserves. Companionship, meal prep, administering medication, grocery shopping,, light housekeeping. Help with daily activities . Toileting , feeding , showering and dressing. Excellent reference. Dependable...
Sara can also help with: Respite care, dementia, personal care, home modification, live-in home care, visiting physician & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CNA

Wound Care

5.0
"Sara is a gift. She likes what she does and is compassionate and caring. She is also very available to work, basically, whenever. My mom really liked her a lot."

Christine K.

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Alyssa H.


Clifton Park, NY

$20-25/hr1 yrs exp

Friendly And Caring Senior Companion

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have been in the geriatric field since I was 14 years old. I was a recreation therapy aide for several years and have done home care since I have been living in NY (3 years). I got my home health aide license when I lived in NJ. I am very passionate about helping older adults. I am well versed in older music, movies and...
Alyssa can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, errands, personal care, meal prep
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"I had hired Alyssa to care for my wife as I work two days a week. My wife has end stage COPD. Alyssa is a very caring and dedicated care giver. My wife was concerned at the onset to have someone other than family come to the house. But meeting Alyssa and she was...

Robert D.

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Khadijah R.


Albany, NY

$25-30/hr3 yrs exp

Companion

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi I am Khadijah and I am an experienced companion that will stay with you, your mom or your father while doing light housekeeping, dressing if needed, meal preparation, store run, testing blood sugar and blood pressure, medication preparation and much more I am available ASAP for work. I have over 3 years experience with...
Khadijah can also help with: Meal prep, live-in home care, errands, light cleaning, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

5.0
"I love how she works, she took care of my mom for 3 years and I must say my mom speaks highly of her at all times, she’s the best caregiver you’ll ever get for your loved ones. They only reason she’s still not working with us is because my mom passed away may she...

Care member

I'm new to senior care but I am very outgoing and can interact with almost anyone. I'm looking to be an occasional companion for an elderly individual providing socialization, light excersize, light housework, and/or errands. I'd describe my personality as bubbly, honest, and sarcastic at times but always positive. I enjoy...
Rochelle can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, meal prep
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Shanica G.


Albany, NY

$20-25/hr2 yrs exp

I have a deep respect and admiration for our elders and I'm passionate about providing them with the care and attention they deserve. With a focus on kindness and empathy, I offer personalized support, assist with daily activities, and provide warm companionship. My goal is to make a positive impact on their lives, ensuring they...
Shanica can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, dementia

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Recent companion care reviews in Cohoes, NY

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.

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

Jessica C.

5.0

We hired Jessica in August 2017 to help with my sister and her husband who have health and mobility issues. I couldn't be happier with her performance. She is well qualified, professional, compassionate, always ready to help, always able to get competent fill-ins for shifts when others working for...

- Doris K.

Jessica C.

5.0

Jessica is compassionate and knowledgeable. She is patient and loving with those in her charge. Jessica is not only dependable, but often goes above and beyond in her position: She is someone who can make appropriate decisions for those in her care without constant direction, her experience and...

- Jeanette M.

Wendy H.

5.0

Wendy is one of the most reliable kind honest people I know- She has been with our family for almost a year now and I don't know a better person to have helping with the care of my dad - You would be lucky to have her be a part of your family.

- Susan B.

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