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Candice H.


Albany, NY

$20-50/hr15 yrs exp

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I'd describe my personality as engaging, thoughtful, and honest. I like caring for seniors because, they are appreciative, full of knowledge, and good companions. I'm looking for a job that can really utilize my skills, experiences, and knowledge to best assist a loved one. I started caring for seniors over 15yrs ago. In my...
Candice can also help with: Light cleaning, companionship, dementia, errands, hospice services, live-in home care & more
Skills:

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

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Nastassia R.


Albany, NY

$25/hr7 yrs exp

I Have A Lot Of Experience Including Working With Quadriplegics, Tbi Cases, And Alzheimer's.

I'd describe my personality as friendly, optimistic, dependable I like caring for seniors because it fulfills my heart. I genuinely care to help others quality of life. I like caring for seniors because everyone deserves help from others and to be taken care of well. I'm looking for a job that appreciates my efforts. A job...
Nastassia can also help with: Home modification, errands, respite care, dementia, meal prep, light cleaning & more
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Victoria S.


Albany, NY

$33-45/hr

Reliable, Trustworthy, And Caring Friend To Be There For You Or A Loved One!

I understand how hard it is to trust people with your care or the care of a loved one in need. I don't have experience in nursing so I couldn't provide extensive care but I love the idea of being there for someone who needs it. I can provide transportation, meal prepping, basic housekeeping and just basic companionship to those...
Victoria can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, errands, transportation
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Evette M.


Albany, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Hello my name is Evette M, I am a certified nursing assistant with experience since 1999. I also hold a PCA certificate as well, I'm looking for work to help take care of the Elderly in their home, with so much companionship and support. I consider my self , independent, on time, team player, caring and loving with a good heart...
Evette can also help with: Meal prep, errands, light cleaning, companionship, mobility assistance, personal care & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

Medical Equipment Experience

CNA

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Niatte N.


Albany, NY

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Energetic Healthcare professional dedicated to providing top-quality, patient- centered care. Highly skilled in addressing acute and chronic conditions. Resourceful navigation of complex healthcare environments to optimize patient care. Certified Nursing Assistant , Home Health Aide with experience serving chronically ill...
Niatte can also help with: Home modification, light cleaning, live-in home care, errands, mobility assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

Medical Equipment Experience

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Tara S.


Albany, NY

$23-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Licenced Practical Nurse- I have experience helping with seniors which includes Bathing/Dressing, helping with medication and meal preparations. I love to engage and interact with my senior companions. I am kind, compassionate, funny, and caring. I am a very patient person. I love for the elderly to talk about their lives. I...
Tara can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, light cleaning, hospice services, errands, companionship & more
Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

CNA

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

Chriss Q.


Albany, NY

$15-20/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

Arthur A.


Albany, NY

$20-30/hr

Live In Companion

I work for an airline at Albany Airport. I am looking for a live in companion position. I am a great listener and I am passionate about helping others. I am willing to provide transportation, do light cleaning and shopping. I usually go to work for 8 hours at the airport and then I would be available to help as needed.
Arthur can also help with: Live-in home care
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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: Errands, light cleaning, meal prep
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Aida B.


Schenectady, NY

$33/hr10 yrs exp

Hard Working Personal Care Aide

5.0

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Hired by 4 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: Light cleaning, home modification, hospice services, dementia, companionship, errands & more
Skills:

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Aida is hard working, and she goes above and beyond to give the best care for your loved one. "

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Danielle D.


Schenectady, NY

$15-25/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

4.0
"Can provide medical needs to patient, personal care, household upkeep, whatever is needed for personalized attention for patient. "

Nancy T.

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Olivia W.


Cohoes, NY

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Care Companionship/Helper Available Full Time

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked with seniors for over 20 years and have always knew what I wanted to do since I was 14 years old. I have been employed in many nursing homes and assistant living facilities. I am currently an activities Director in an Assisted living Home and I just love working with the elderly. I am hard working, friendly,...
Olivia can also help with: Dementia
5.0
"Super kind and considerate to the elderly. Full of compassion and thoughtfulness."

Ben S.

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Kathleen E.


Clifton Park, NY

$28-30/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: Errands, companionship, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep, mobility assistance & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

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...

Hilary B.

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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: Errands, hospice services, dementia, companionship, light cleaning, meal prep & 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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Kelly C.


Schenectady, NY

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

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

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Currently retired after 35 years at a Nursing home , worked as a certified nursing assistant and currently employed as a 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. Experience in...
Kelly can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, personal care, live-in home care, respite care
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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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: Dementia, personal care, home modification, visiting physician, live-in home care, respite care & more
Skills:

CNA

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: Meal prep, errands, live-in home care, light cleaning, mobility assistance, personal care & more
5.0
"Zenon has become more than a person that works for us but a part of the family. He is a giving kind man who will never stop until job gets done to his standard. He is loyal and honest. He watches our home when we are down south and I trust him implicitly. He will...

Dorothy E.

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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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Recent companion care reviews in Rensselaer, NY

Aida B.

5.0

Aida cared for our 100 year old mother during both day and night shifts, during her last 6 weeks before she passed. She is very attentive, compassionate and professional. She is very hardworking and was always looking for additional things she could do to help us. Very reliable and always showed...

- Mary B.

Danielle D.

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.

Olivia W.

5.0

Olivia provides companion care for my 87 year old father during mid - late stages of Alzheimer's. Somehow she managed to keep him engaged and got him to participate in games and activities that were not in his nature. Keeping his mind active and they became great buddies. Olivia provided...

- Luciana M.

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.

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