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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, personal care, errands, dementia, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

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Danielle W.


Watervliet, NY

$18-22/hr8 yrs exp

Home Health Aide

3.0

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My name is Danielle, and I would love the opportunity to care for your loved one. I have 8 years of experience providing compassionate and dependable care in both home care and long-term care settings. Over the years, I've supported individuals with a wide range of needs, always focusing on dignity, respect, and personalized...
Danielle can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, live-in home care, dementia, companionship, hospice services & more
Skills:

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

Home Health Aide

5.0
"I highly recommend Danielle as a caregiver for your loved one. She is professional, skilled, and caring. My family was able to rest easy knowing my parents were in Danielle's care."

Debbie S.

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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: Hospice services, live-in home care, meal prep, dementia, companionship, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Sarah is wonderful. She is kind and warm and always ready with a smile. Her work ethic, punctuality, and professionalism is equally matched by her skill. She was one of my dad's aides after his stroke and it was so comforting to us to know he was in kind, patient...

Sandra M.

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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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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: Errands, light cleaning, live-in home care, dementia, companionship, hospice services & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

CNA

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

Medical Equipment Experience

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

Orest B.

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Mariama C.


Albany, NY

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm reliable, patient, respectful, responsible & very hard working person. I've have worked in the medical field for more than 10 years now. Helping & Taking care of the elderly patients with dementia, Alzheimer or disability have always been my passion. Helping them with their activities of daily living ( bathing or...
Mariama can also help with: Light cleaning, respite care, hospice services, dementia, personal care
5.0
"MARIAMA was a pleasure to have. She is kind, smart, and reliable. She was a great help to me"

Dawn T.

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Christie T.


Latham, NY

$20-30/hr1 yrs exp

Devoted Caregiver

Hello, My name is Christie and I am a CNA with a year of experience. I am reliable, positive, energetic, punctual, and most importantly caring. I always had a passion to help others or make a difference which is why I chose this field. I am open to doing additional tasks required such as meal preps, any transportation, light...
Christie can also help with: Hospice services, meal prep, personal care, errands, dementia, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

5.0
"Very polite respectful and helpful. Definitely would recommend "

Care member

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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: Errands, light cleaning, meal prep, dementia, companionship, hospice services & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

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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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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Michelle M.


Latham, NY

$22-35/hr10 yrs exp

Loving Aid Looking For Homecare Position

Hi! I am a NYS trained HHA/PCA Homecare/Caregiver/Aid looking for the right family and/or patient. I have 25+ years of loving care and experience. I have worked with quadruplegic alzheimers cancer tbi parkinsons hospice and elderly patients. I also have some great wound care knowledge. Light housework Dr/store visits showering...
Michelle can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, meal prep, dementia, companionship, hospice services & more
Skills:

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

Home Health Aide

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: Errands, light cleaning, meal prep, dementia, companionship, hospice services & 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: Meal prep, light cleaning, errands, transportation
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Leanne A.


Troy, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Companion Caregiver

Helped take care of my grandmother who suffered dementia for years. Duties included light house keeping, meal prep, daily walks and activities to keep busy. I understand the importance of senior care and love making people happy
Leanne can also help with: Light cleaning, transportation, errands, dementia, meal prep
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Emily G.


Albany, NY

$17-20/hr10 yrs exp

Available For Companionship, Light Housework, Cooking. Extensive Experience With Dementia

I am a licensed masters level social worker with over a decades experience working in senior care. I have done personal in home care as well as working in long term and short term rehabilitation facilities throughout the Capital Region. Personally, I have provided caregiver support to family members. I have specialized knowledge...
Emily can also help with: Errands, meal prep, mobility assistance, dementia, companionship, light cleaning & more
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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: Errands, meal prep, personal care, dementia, companionship, light cleaning & 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: Live-in home care, light cleaning, errands, meal prep
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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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Recent companion care reviews in Rensselaer, NY

Danielle W.

5.0

Thank you—I'll include that detail to better reflect the level of care Danielle provided. Here's the updated version: --- I would like to share my heartfelt appreciation for **Danielle**, who provided compassionate and skilled care to both of my parents during the final years of their lives. From...

- Care member

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

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.

- 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.

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.

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