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Companion care in Rensselaer, NY

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Kelly R.


Rensselaer, NY

$20-30/hr5 yrs exp

Experienced Senior/Persons With Disabilities Caregiver

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I am a compassionate, reliable and patient caregiver. I am a currently certified and licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant who wants to help you/your loved one live their best life at any age. I will assist with all activities of daily living as well as provide transport and companionship when needed.
Kelly can also help with: Hospice services, meal prep, light cleaning, personal care, errands, dementia & more
Skills:

Wound Care

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

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Deborah W.


Albany, NY

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Dependable And Caring Certified HHA

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have over 20 years of experience, and am very compassionate and reliable. I can help with personal care, meal preparation, medication reminders, errands and companionship. Experienced in Alzheimer/Dementia care.
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

5.0
"Deborah is a huge blessing to our family. She has taken on my grandfather and treats him like gold! She makes huge efforts to see that he completes his daily physical therapy exercises. Ensures he takes his meds, and eats good food! I never worry about my...

Joslin D.

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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: Companionship, light cleaning, hospice services, dementia, meal prep, live-in home care & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CNA

CPR

5.0
"Sara has always been a reliable hard-working compassionate person, Always being attentive to the needs of others and helping to improve their quality of life. I have known her for the last 20 years working with her as a colleague"

Amelia M.

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Holly H.


Wynantskill, NY

$38/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: Hospice services, personal care, dementia
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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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, companionship, light cleaning, dementia & 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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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: Personal care, dementia, meal prep, errands, 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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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, mobility assistance, errands, 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: Meal prep, hospice services, errands, light cleaning, companionship, dementia & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

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."

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Frank W.


Troy, NY

$25-35/hr2 yrs exp

Good communication, great companion to elders, hard worker, very efficient, reliable, good listener, computer oriented, do the best of my ability to carry out my duty
Frank can also help with: Personal care
Skills:

CPR

CNA

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Angelina P.


Selkirk, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Helping One Person Might Not Change The World, But It Could Change The World For One Person

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Compassionate caregiver with 20 years of experience with Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, hospice, dementia and companion care as well. I have also worked in the human service field for 8 years so have allot of experience with different physical and mental disabilities. I love being a caregiver because you can make an enormous...
Angelina can also help with: Companionship, errands, meal prep, light cleaning, hospice services, dementia & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CNA

Wound Care

Looking to provide caring companionship to the elderly. I have been Certified Nurses Assistant for 16 years. I worked at Van Rensselaer Manor for 18 years. I love being a care giver, being able to provide lots of TLC to those that need it makes me happy. I do Total Patient care, housekeeping, feeding, etc.
Jessica can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, companionship, dementia, hospice services, meal prep & more
Skills:

CNA

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Sam M.


Albany, NY

$25-50/hr

Trauma Recovery Coach/Companion

I love working and helping people to strive for greatness. I help people with daily struggles and how to cope with grief, pain, depression, loss, life changes. I am available full time Monday-Sunday. Have my own transportation and can provide light house duty. I provide a fun, safe and a peace of mind to people.
Sam can also help with: Errands, transportation, light cleaning, meal prep
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Melissa D.


Selkirk, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Care Giver Available!!!

I have 30 years of senior care experience. I'm a hardworking, honest, reliable, and dependable woman. I have cared for men, women, and children. My experience includes incontinence, bathing/showering, bed baths, transfers from bed to wheelchair, medication reminder, toileting assistance, dressing/undressing assistance, meal...
Melissa can also help with: Personal care, errands, light cleaning, companionship, dementia, meal prep & more
Caring and loving individual who can be of great companionship. I enjoy being with the elderly and I have obtained 2+years of experience working with elderly. Hire me today!!!
Jacqueline E can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, live-in home care, errands
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Lashara H.


Troy, NY

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Certified PCA Over 10+ Yrs

I am a Certified PCA for over 10+years.. I have experience in Alzheimers Dementia Stroke Parkinsons MS Diabetes Cancer Hospice Fall Risk Bed Ridden/ Just Patients that need help all around the house.. I Assist in All Daily Routines Bathing Dressing Nail/Hair Care Meals Light Cleaning Shopping Doc Appointments and Companionship.....
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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, dementia, light cleaning
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Lovasia M.


Albany, NY

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hi my name is Lovasia I've started worked in the health care field when my mom got sick. Now this is my passion helping others do things they can't on their own. Also just to be a companion which they may need sometimes such a good listener. I've been in this field for over 10yrs now and I love what I do
Lovasia can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, errands, transportation
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Catherine V.


Slingerlands, NY

$25/hr4 yrs exp

Are You Looking For A Great Companion

I currently work for an assisted living facility. I love helping the elderly and just siting and talking with them. I have been doing home healthcare since 2019 I'd describe my personality as outgoing, caring and kind I like caring for seniors because they make great companions
Catherine can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, errands, transportation
Skills:

CPR

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Lisa S.


Selkirk, NY

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Caretaker/companion - Available All Hours

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Up until recent I had the pleasure of caring for a 94-year-old man for 8 years, he passed away ( his conditions included severe aortic stenosis, AFIB, myopathy of the hips, dementia and bone cancer . He was wheelchair bound for the most part , my responsibilities included a daily PT program, ambulation, meal prep, bathing ,...
Lisa can also help with: Mobility assistance, respite care, hospice services, companionship, dementia, home modification & more
Skills:

CPR

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Kaytura B.


Albany, NY

$18-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hi I'm a care giver with 10 years experience with long term rehab and dementia patients. I'm very passionate about senior care, kind, caring, calm and very patient and empathetic. I'm able to provide both physical and emotional support to clients, help with meal preparation, medication reminders, bathing and dressing, bathroom...
Kaytura can also help with: Companionship, errands, light cleaning, live-in home care, dementia, hospice services & more
Skills:

CPR

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

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Recent companion care reviews in Rensselaer, NY

Deborah W.

5.0

Deborah is caring and compassionate and shows great respect for my elderly father. We are lucky to have her.

- Martine 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

Holly H.

5.0

Holly helped take care of my mother with Alzheimer's/dementia. She is an extremely nice, patient and caring woman with my mom, who because of dementia, can sometimes be difficult. She did overnights with mom because of wandering concerns. Holly made meals, and did lite cleaning for mom as well as...

- Lisa T.

Khadijah R.

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, reminders and transportation. Khadijah...

- Katie W.

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.

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