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Find companion care in Ithaca, NY that you’ll love

20 companion care are listed in Ithaca, NY

The average posted rate is $23/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby companion care is 5 years

Companion care in Ithaca, NY

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Elizabeth C.


Ithaca, NY

$19-30/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver

4.7

(3)

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Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

With over 20 years of care experience, I am a steadfast, loving caregiver and companion and foster feelings of safety and security in my clients. A reliable hard worker, I am organized, detail oriented and a very good cook. An independent contractor, I provide all the supplies necessary for care and have excellent references.
Elizabeth can also help with: Live-in home care, hospice services, dementia, personal care, respite care
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Lissy is caring, compassionate, highly competent with skills and decision making, and has a huge breadth of experience with care-giving and working with others. I was fortunate to find Lissy when looking for someone to help with care for my Mom."

Sue F.

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Kathleen G.


Ithaca, NY

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

A Lot of Love, Smiles and Respect

I am very experienced and reliable working with the senior population. I worked private care for seniors, hourly and live-in, for 15 years. I have my PCA but prefer duties more companion care related I worked 8 years for a non for profit agency, working with independent adults with developmental disabilities and special needs....
Kathleen can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, respite care, meal prep
5.0
"From the moment in July, 2017 that Sage came to help take care of my wife whom I could not manage by myself anymore, Sage knew what to do and when and took care of her, ran the household and made breakfast and lunch for us and great;y improved the quality of our...

Kenneth B.

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Jylise D.


Ithaca, NY

$25-30/hr4 yrs exp

Compassionate Caregiver

Hello there! I'm a compassionate caregiver with over 6 years of extensive medical assistant experience, specializing in caring for patients across all age groups, particularly focusing on the elderly. Currently, I'm pursuing my dream of becoming a physician assistant through rigorous academic training. My wealth of hands-on...
Jylise can also help with: Errands, meal prep, light cleaning, transportation
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Amber M.


Ithaca, NY

$20-30/hr5 yrs exp

Compassionate, & Attentive

I believe in a personalized and holistic approach when it comes to caring for individuals. Holistic medicine in my opinion provides care for one's mind, body and soul. I'm very passionate about senior care and would describe myself as kind, caring, calm, very patient and empathetic. I'm able to provide both physical and...
Amber can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, errands, mobility assistance, meal prep, companionship & more
Skills:

CPR

Licensed Nurse

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Amber J.


Ithaca, NY

$16-25/hr

Part-time/Full-time Caregiver

In 2013, I graduated from Finger Lakes School of Massage. While I was in school, for part of my hands-on curriculum I worked with a senior and was able to help with some of her minor aches and pains. In addition to pain management and relief, I was able to chat with her, connect with her and build a relationship with her. She...
I understand and believe caring for seniors is very meaningful. I find it fulfilling because it allows me to make a real difference in someone's life, providing comfort, support and companionship during a time when seniors may face physical, emotional, and or social challenges.
TIFFANY can also help with: Light cleaning, live-in home care, home modification
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

CPR

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Gabriella C.


Ithaca, NY

$30/hr1 yrs exp

Certified Nurse Assistant

I am a licensed CNA with experience working in a long-term care facility with elderly patients of all abilities and needs. I've been described as reliable, genuine, outgoing, and supportive by those around me, both personally and professionally. I would love to work with you and your family as a companion and caretaker as I...
Gabriella can also help with: Companionship, dementia, light cleaning, personal care
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Lauryn G.


Ithaca, NY

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

I am abundantly qualified to be a caregiver. I have clients with a vast array of conditions including people that are severely disabled from diseases such as Parkinson's, dementia, and multiple sclerosis. I have also served clients with more unusual conditions such as Supranuclear Palsy, but I very much enjoy working in this...
Lauryn can also help with: Hospice services, meal prep, dementia, respite care, errands, light cleaning & more
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Jolene H.


Freeville, NY

$18-35/hr10 yrs exp

Let Me Care For Your Loved One

I have over 30 years experience in caring for people. I have all hours of availability. I have no problem working a lot of hours. I prefer homecare as I get to care for that person one on one and get to know them and give them all the attention they need and require. I can do hands on or companionship. I usually fit well in with...
Jolene can also help with: Errands, dementia, meal prep, companionship, light cleaning, hospice services & more
5.0
"Jolene is an extremely diligent worker, to the point where she almost puts her job before herself. She always arrives on time, always goes above and beyond what's asked of her, and forms a personal connection with the client like I've never seen before. Any last...

Doug L.

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Amberly D.


Newfield, NY

$18-24/hr4 yrs exp

I have 4 years of experience. I can help with Home Care and Personal Care. I'm great at being a companion for your loved and will listen to their needs. Senior caregiver
Amberly can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, personal care, dementia
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

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Georgette J.


Cortland, NY

$25-45/hr8 yrs exp

Dedicated Caregiver With A Passion For Helping Seniors

I have 8 years of experience. I can help with light housekeeping, feeding/meal preparation, bathing/ clothing, running errands, companion to medical appointments and social events, grocery shopping, companionship, transportation services and medical management. For almost 10 years, as a non-certified nurse aide and certified...
Georgette can also help with: Personal care, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia, errands
5.0
"Georgette is a highly professional and intelligent individual with a strong work ethic. She is very dependable and caring."

John B.

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Susan B.


Burdett, NY

$25/hr7 yrs exp

Experienced, Compassionate Companion And Caregiver

4.0

(4)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have 7 years of dedicated experience in eldercare assisting with basic needs of hygiene, feeding, incontinence care and companionship. Light housework and medication reminders are also no problem. I have worked in the activities and dietary departments of eldercare facilities as well as in EMS. I am flexible but I truly am...
Susan can also help with: Light cleaning, companionship, errands, home modification, hospice services, dementia & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

CPR

5.0
"Susan is a remarkable person! We hired her in the final months my mother in law had left. She was hired part time and when we needed round the clock care, Susan stepped right up. She was always on time. Stayed latter came in early. Provided extensive care, gave...

Jackie E.

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Ronda S.


Spencer, NY

$19-26/hr10 yrs exp

Compassionate Caregiver

I'd describe my personality as caring, dedicated and adaptable. I like caring for seniors because I believe in home care is essential to quality of life. I'm looking for a job that allows me to assist an individual in living their best life at home. I started caring for seniors when my own mother needed a helping hand to be...
Ronda can also help with: Transportation, meal prep, personal care, respite care, light cleaning, errands & more
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Amy R.


Cortland, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Experience working with elderly since 1997, all types of care from feeding, cleaning, cooking, appointments, shopping, daily care-grooming, showers, meds, wound care, Alzheimer's, dementia, cancer support, Parkinson's, hospice care, diabetes, family support, companionship what ever the needs of the patient may be. Every case is...
Amy can also help with: Errands, dementia, hospice services, light cleaning, companionship, meal prep & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

CPR

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Devyn R.


Groton, NY

$19-23/hr2 yrs exp

Experienced And Compassionate Caregiver For Seniors

I like caring for seniors because it allows me to make a positive impact on their daily lives, provide companionship and ensure they feel valued and supported. I'm looking for a job that I can build relationships, feel appreciated and contribute to a supportive and respectful environment. Flexibility and clear communication are...
Devyn can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

I'd describe my personality as patient and calm. I have always had fondness and deep respect for our elders, and I enjoy listening to their stories and helping make their lives easier. My experience caring for seniors began in 2001 when I was a weekly volunteer companion at a nursing home. I was there for 11 years, and it was...
Stacey can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, personal care, errands, hospice services, home modification & more
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Sherri K.


Burdett, NY

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

LPN With 22 Years Of Experience.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Available For Personal Care, Companion , Assisting With Medications, And Doctors Appointments. Experience With Injections, Wound Care. I am a caring and compassionate LPN with 33 years of experience. I have worked in urgent care settings, home care , doctors offices , and long term care settings. and a care coordinator for a...
Sherri can also help with: Dementia, mobility assistance, hospice services, light cleaning, companionship, meal prep & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

Licensed Nurse

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Melissa N.


Van Etten, NY

$25/hr2 yrs exp

Companion Care

I have 8 years of experience helping care for the elderly. I have worked with multiple dementia client's and helped support a family's loved one through cancer. You can rest assured that I will become a part of your family's support system. It's important to me to help give you and your family peace of mind. Sometimes laughter...
Melissa can also help with: Personal care, live-in home care, dementia
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Ashley C.


Groton, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Personal Caregiver

Hello! My Name is Ashley. I am 34 years old and an Army Veteran. I am a certified medical assistant but love working as a personal care aide for families. I have 10+ years experience traveling to clients home and helping with basic tasks like cleaning, organizing, running errands, assisting at appointments, managing medications...
Ashley can also help with: Companionship, personal care, errands, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

Medical Equipment Experience

CNA

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Alisa T.


Berkshire, NY

$16-25/hr9 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 9 years experience in senior care . I have done complete hands on and just being a companion. I am very dependable and honest hard working.
Alisa can also help with: Personal care, dementia

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Recent companion care reviews in Ithaca, NY

Elizabeth C.

5.0

Lissy is caring, compassionate, highly competent with skills and decision making, and has a huge breadth of experience with care-giving and working with others. I was fortunate to find Lissy when looking for someone to help with care for my Mom.

- Sue F.

Kathleen G.

5.0

Sage has the unique and much desired ability to connect with her clients on a deep,meaningful, and healing level.

- Kristina H.

Jolene H.

5.0

Jolene demonstrated care and compassion at all times while functioning as a contributing care team member throughout the time she was with our family.

- Care member

Georgette J.

5.0

Georgette is a highly professional and intelligent individual with a strong work ethic. She is very dependable and caring.

- John B.

Susan B.

5.0

We had help from Susan for my 90-year-old grandmother for a very short time due to our family needs changing. In the short time she helped us, she was diligent, helpful, caring, timely, compassionate and so much more. We were lucky to have her and if our needs change, would immediately reach back...

- Samantha V.

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Ratings for Ithaca, NY companion care listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.5 / 5

Companion Care in Ithaca, NY are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews of the 20 listed companion care.