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Companion care in Rensselaer, NY

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Jenna P.


Albany, NY

$20-35/hr

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Hi! I'm Jenna, a grad student with personal experience in caregiving. Having a family member with dementia has given me a deep understanding of the patience, empathy and attentiveness needed to provide quality care. I am responsible and passionate about supporting individuals with their daily needs while ensuring their comfort...
Jenna can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

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Taylor M.


Watervliet, NY

$16-20/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Taylor and I work full-time in the health policy field, but am looking to get back into hands-on work. I worked for a year as a resident assistant in a Memory Care Unit in an assisted living facility for those with Alzheimer's disease. I have experience taking care of older adults (with and without...
Taylor can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, respite care, transportation, errands, meal prep & more
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Jessi D.


Wynantskill, NY

$20-24/hr2 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Jessi and I'm 25 years old and looking to make a difference in my community. I am a compassionate and dedicated caregiver with a strong commitment to providing senior citizens with the care and attention they deserve. With experience in assisting with daily living activities, offering companionship, and...
Jessi can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, transportation, errands, respite care, dementia & more

Lisa S.


Selkirk, NY

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Caretaker/companion - Available All Hours

5.0

(7)

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: Home modification, hospice services, respite care, dementia, mobility assistance, companionship & more
5.0
"She deserves high recomendation"

Care member

Hi, I'm Emma and I'm a reliable and compassionate companion. I have always had a nurturing and caring personality as long as I could remember. I am currently a nanny of two amazing girls (ages 3 & 5), on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. I have always enjoyed spending time with seniors. I like doing anything from running errands,...
Emma can also help with: Transportation, errands, meal prep, light cleaning

Jennifer S.


Albany, NY

$20-35/hr2 yrs exp

Companion Care

I have 2 years of experience with Senior Care including patients with Dementia. I can help with Transportation Services and Home Care.
Jennifer can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, errands, personal care, dementia

Chriss Q.


Albany, NY

$16-20/hr10 yrs exp

Companion

Meal prep, light housekeeping, and conversation. I worked as a CNA in nursing home many years ago.
Chriss can also help with: Light cleaning

Susan P.


Albany, NY

$18-20/hr1 yrs exp

Compassionate, Experienced Personal Care Assistant

I was a practicing dental hygienist for years - a profession requiring close physical contact and the establishment of trust with people from all demographics, presenting with a wide variety of medical, social, and psychological challenges. This experience has provided me with a firm foundation for caregiving work. I am a...
Susan can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, errands
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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: Hospice services, errands, companionship, light cleaning, dementia, home modification & more
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Aida took care of our dad and she did a wonderful job. She always help him with his personal needs, took him out on small trips, kept his home nice and neat. We enjoyed her professionalism."

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

Home Health Aide

CNA

5.0
"Kathleen took care of my mother when we were in a pinch. My mother wasn't responding well to her medical treatments and I do not live near her so I was in a difficult situation. Kathleen did a wonderful job making her feel cared for and comfortable which was...

Cherisse D.

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Jennifer K.


Ravena, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Senior/Respite Care

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have 10 plus years experience caring for seniors. Companion care, running errands, or more hands on care I have Alzheimer's, and dementia experience, Hospice Care . I can sit and care for your loved ones while you are at work or if you just need to take a break and get out of the house for the day. If your loved ones need more...
Jennifer can also help with: Light cleaning, hospice services, errands, meal prep, dementia, companionship & more
5.0
"Jennifer has been a godsend for us. My mother-in-law has dementia and needs someone there every day to check in on her. We live an hour away so it eases our minds to know that we have Jennifer to depend on. And my mother-in-law just loves Jennifer! Whenever I talk...

Clarisse K.

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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: Personal care, live-in home care, respite care, home modification, dementia, visiting physician & more
Skills:

Wound Care

CNA

Medical Equipment Experience

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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Zenon W.


Valatie, NY

$25-30/hr5 yrs exp

Care Taker/handyman/companion

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have had over five years experience where I assisted elderly man with duties included cleaning, cooking, shopping, transporting, administered medications and other duties. Im reliable and dependable worker. Very open minded , easy going , good sense of humor Enjoy outdoor activities and small and big travels Prefer healthy...
Zenon can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, personal care, mobility assistance, meal prep, live-in home care & more
5.0
"I have known him for many years. He is very dependable, honest, hard working person."

Zenek W.

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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: Hospice services, companionship, personal care, dementia
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

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: Errands, dementia, transportation, companionship
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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Destiney F.


Cropseyville, NY

$20/hr5 yrs exp

Home Health Care Aid

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have over 5 years of experience of being a home health care aid. I am a certified PCA through new York state, I got my PCA certificate in February 2024. I can help with Transportation Services, Home Care, companionship, meal prep\cooking, cleaning and more! I do have training in hoyer lifts, slide boards/transfer boards,...
Destiney can also help with: Mobility assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia, errands, companionship & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Destiney helped me through a very difficult time. She has proven herself to be compassionate, reliable, and willing to help out however needed. She is wonderful with my dog and can be counted on to complete tasks without oversight. I highly recommend her and only...

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Gianna A.


Cohoes, NY

$21-50/hr10 yrs exp

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

Home Health Aide

CPR

5.0
"Gianna is very energetic organized and a people person she has a huge kind heart with a polite personality."

Kiyhana D.

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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: Errands, meal prep, personal care, dementia, light cleaning
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"My family was looking for someone to come in a few days a week to help mom take care of dad, suffering from dementia . Alyssa has been very kind and caring to both of them. She helps dad stay in a routine and assists with puzzles and some exercises for dementia....

Maryann D.

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Takeylyn G.


Schenectady, NY

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

There's No Place Like Home Care

3.7

(6)

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I have worked in the healthcare field for over 20 years. I am compassionate, dedicated, and experienced in giving quality care. I am a mother of 4 beautiful children as well as strong community advocate and a NYS licensed real estate agenct. I specialize in: Companionship Housekeeping and Laundry Meal planning and...
Takeylyn can also help with: Respite care, hospice services, dementia, personal care, live-in home care
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"T came on short notice the day after Christmas for an overnight stay. She was positive, competent, and compassionate. We would definitely have her again."

Alexina J.

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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: Hospice services, dementia, home modification, errands, light cleaning, meal prep & 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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Recent companion care reviews in Rensselaer, NY

Lisa S.

5.0

She deserves high recomendation

- Care member

Aida B.

5.0

Aida was an outstanding caregiver for my 98 yr old mother. She was attentive to her needs, respectful of my mother and her environment. She went to the hospital and stayed with her and communicated with me the entire time as I was unable to go because of advanced multiple sclerosis. Each day Aida...

- Care member

Kathleen E.

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 personal calling. It was great for...

- Hilary B.

Jennifer K.

5.0

Jennifer is a capable, dedicated caregiver who truly cares for her client. She went above and beyond the caregiver job description in a difficult assignment to help our mother who has moderate stage Alzheimer's. Jennifer was excellent at navigating the healthcare system - doctor visits, medications,...

- Matthew L.

Sara G.

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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