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Kelly C.


Ballston Lake, NY

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Companionship, Housekeeping, Activities, Meal Prep, Part-time Evenings And Weekends.

4.5

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Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Currently retired after 35 years at a Nursing home , worked as a certified nursing assistant and most currently employed as an Activity Leader. I love working with the elderly and helping people whether it's personal care or just companionship. Reliable, honest and trustworthy. I love my job and love making others happy....
Kelly can also help with: Dementia, respite care, personal care, live-in home care, hospice services
5.0
"Kelly has years of experience working with seniors. She is such a lovely caregiver, very professional, reliable, caring and loving person. She is very accommodating working with families and their love ones. I highly recommend her and having that peace of mind is...

Robin B.

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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: Errands, companionship, transportation, dementia
5.0
"Wendy came into our lives after in June 2018. The loss of my grandmother had left my mom in a situation of being alone for the first time in over 30 years. Wendy has been a true gift. She is a caring, compassionate caretaker and a wonderful companion for my mom...

Gabriella G.

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Lindsy S.


Schenectady, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Care Like It's My Own !

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Experienced caregiver, home health aid/ med tech . Over 20 years experience. Have experience with managing pay, scheduling companionship, cooking light housekeeping . Pet care , and much more . Would love to care for your loved one
Lindsy can also help with: Errands, dementia, companionship, hospice services, live-in home care, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Lindsy took care of our mom during her last weeks. She is a devoted, skilled, and very compassionate caregiver and aide, and I enthusiastically recommend her to anyone searching for a senior caregiver. She made all the difference for our mom and family during a...

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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.

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: Dementia, personal care, meal prep, companionship, errands, 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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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, light cleaning, errands, meal prep, 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."

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Pamela R.


Schenectady, NY

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

The services I provide include: companionship, bathing, dressing, feeding, grocery shopping, light housekeeping, laundry, transportation to doctor office, pick up prescriptions, errand services, and cooking. I have 13+ years experience.
Pamela can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, light cleaning, home modification, hospice services, errands & more
5.0
"Pam is a very gentle and caring individual. She is very intuitive to the needs of the elderly. I wouldn't hesitate to hire her again."

Scott R.

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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: Errands, dementia, light cleaning, live-in home care, companionship, meal prep & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

5.0
"Khadijah was very helpful to my 90 year old Dad and 89 yr old Mom when my Dad fell and fractured his knee. Dad was unable to walk for @ 6 weeks and both parents plus my sister who has some disability from a stroke all needed support with meds, appointments,...

Katie W.

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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, hospice services, dementia
5.0
"Compassionate, caring and trustworthy are just a few of the positive words I’d use in rating Holly. She was a caretaker for my Mom for over 6 years. "

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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: Meal prep, light cleaning, companionship, dementia, errands, mobility assistance & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

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

Orest B.

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Aida B.


Schenectady, NY

$28/hr10 yrs exp

Hard Working Personal Care Aide

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Home Care services. Duties included assisting with (ADL) including personal care, hygiene, baths back rubs, shampoo, skin and nail care, dressing, exercises, ambulation and changing / making bed, meal prep, light housekeeping, med reminders, incontinence...
Aida can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, errands, home modification, dementia, hospice services & more
Skills:

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Aida is a very friendly and caring person. She always performed her duties on her shift."

Lynn S.

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Tiffany C.


Ballston Spa, NY

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Certified Nursing Assistant Available Part or Full-Time for In-Home Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have over 20 years of experience as a dedicated caregiver, I have had the privilege of supporting individuals of all ages, from newborns to seniors aged 93. My career has been centered on providing compassionate, personalized care that meets both physical and emotional needs. Whether assisting with daily living tasks, offering...
Tiffany can also help with: Dementia, personal care, companionship, errands, light cleaning, hospice services & more
5.0
"One of the best caregivers I have ever had. She not only anticipated personal and household needs, but was also exceptional at providing for them practically and effectively. Thank you, Tiffany for all you did for me. "

Erich P.

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Danielle D.


Schenectady, NY

$23-35/hr10 yrs exp

Very Flexible And Reliable Caretaker Available. Amazing References

3.8

(4)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, Danielle here. I have lived in the capital district my entire life and love doing what I do. I'm a very flexible, strong, compassionate, reliable and smart woman that truly enjoys most aspects of Home health care. I offer years of knowledge relating to diabetes, ALS, Parkinson's, dementia, quads, ROM, diets, and so much...
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Great, happy, smart woman with lots of tips that have helped tremendously!! Always on time and communicates very well. Our family was so happy we hired Danielle to help during this awful time!! "

Sandra F.

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Sabita B.


Schenectady, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

I Have Been A Nursing Assistant For 10 Years Wor .

I am a Certified nursing assistant. I have worked as a home care aide for over 15 years providing my help. I also work with rehab patients. I assisted with ADLs , bathing, feeding, help getting dressed, incontinence, toileting, companionship, getting in and out of bed or chairs, and light housekeeping and vitals. I have 12 years...
Sabita can also help with: Errands, hospice services, meal prep, companionship, light cleaning, dementia & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

My name is Sherrie D. I have 7+ years of companion care and hands on patient care. I live in Clifton Park and have a flexible schedule. I am sociable and friendly. I am a non smoker and have reliable transportation. I can bring my own supplies. I specialize working with the Dementia , Alzheimer's and Parkinson's community. I am...
Sherrie can also help with: Dementia, mobility assistance, errands, light cleaning, meal prep, companionship & more
Skills:

CPR

I have taken care of elderly, dementia, and hospice care. I like to make sure the person is happy and needs are met plus more. A smile goes a long way. If I can make that difference, I will. Have delt with medication management, end of life care, showering, transportation, companionship, wound care and more.
Cassie can also help with: Companionship, meal prep, errands, light cleaning, dementia, hospice services & more
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Wendy W.


Albany, NY

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

I have worked several weekly housekeeping jobs that included elder care. Duties included companion care, meal prep, transportation, errands/shopping, housekeeping etc...
Wendy can also help with: Personal care
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Tonnia H.


Albany, NY

$21-25/hr10 yrs exp

Companionship

Hi, I am a compassionate, retired teacher active dance teacher and have experience working with families that require support for their child with challenges/ disabilities. I have 2 years experience working in senior care facilities as an activities instructor providing movement fitness and chair yoga prior to COVID-19 I...
Tonnia can also help with: Transportation, errands, light cleaning, meal prep, companionship, dementia & more
Skills:

CPR

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Amanda F.


Ballston Spa, NY

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Compassionate Care

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I've been a certified aid for almost 19 years. Im trust worthy, compassionate and caring. I work with families to provide the care they desire for there loved ones and with individuals who need special care. I have years of alzheimers/dementia experience and provide outstanding meaningful companionship and care. (I'm not on...
Amanda can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, companionship, dementia, errands, mobility assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Amanda is a wonderful and reliable aid. We are so grateful to have her to help care for our mother. She is so good with my mother. It's truly a blessing to have her."

Ramona P.

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Virginia S.


Saratoga Springs, NY

$25-30/hr

Senior Care Companion

I am a senior myself in good health, with a positive and happy attitude, willing to provide companionship. I am fun, light-hearted and a good listener. I'm a very young at heart senior who can companionship, as well as fill other needs: meal preparation, errands / shopping, and light housekeeping. I am mature, dependable...
I am a retired teacher who has taken care of my parents with their daily needs. I can be a companion and provide transportation. I understand the need for support as I also needed support with senior care of loved ones. I look forward to speaking with you.
Lori can also help with: Meal prep, transportation, errands, light cleaning

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Recent companion care reviews in Melrose, NY

Kelly C.

5.0

Kelly has years of experience working with seniors. She is such a lovely caregiver, very professional, reliable, caring and loving person. She is very accommodating working with families and their love ones. I highly recommend her and having that peace of mind is priceless! She is a saint.

- Robin B.

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.

Lindsy S.

5.0

Lindsy took care of our mom during her last weeks. She is a devoted, skilled, and very compassionate caregiver and aide, and I enthusiastically recommend her to anyone searching for a senior caregiver. She made all the difference for our mom and family during a very difficult time.

- Care member

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.

Jeanne P.

5.0

Jeanne got along right away with my Mom. She is very competent, and professional. Always on time and always has my Mom's best interest at heart.

- Care member

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