Find Top Memory and Dementia Care Near Me in Schenectady, NY
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60 dementia care are listed in Schenectady, NY
The average posted rate is $22/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby dementia care is 8 years
Dementia care in Schenectady, NY
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: Companionship, meal prep, dementia, transportation, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Amanda A.
Altamont, NY
$16-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
My Name Is Amanda I'm Passionate About Working With Dementia Patients
I'd describe my personality as loving understanding and caring
I like caring for seniors because because it makes a difference and I love helping others
I'm looking for a job that I can make a difference in someone daily life and where I'm valued
I started caring for seniors when I was in my twenties with my HHA I'm now a...
Amanda can also help with: Companionship, live-in home care, dementia, meal prep, errands, light cleaning & more
Abrisha B.
Clifton Park, NY
$20-50/hr • 13 yrs exp
EXPERIENCED CNA/HOMECARE ASSISTANT READY TO HELP WHERE NEED ARISES
I'd describe my personality as kind, passionate, understanding
I like caring for seniors because once they get to a point in life when they need assistance or companionship it should come from a person like myself, one who values their elders for their wisdom, love and life.
I'm looking for a job that needs me as much as I...
Abrisha can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep, errands, hospice services & more
Corinne K.
Clifton Park, NY
$20-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
Registered Nurse For Six Years, Plus Five Years Of Experience As A Nursing Assistant
I've worked in healthcare for over 10 years, first as a nursing assistant and now as a registered nurse. During my time as a nursing assistant, I worked with a patient population of primarily seniors and learned volumes about caring for our aging population. This included basic skills (such as bathing, feeding, and general care...
Corinne can also help with: Errands, transportation, light cleaning, meal prep, respite care
Skills:
CPR
I enjoy working with seniors because it allows me to provide compassion. I've worked in dementia units and long term care for three years.
Emily can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, meal prep, transportation
Assist my resident with bathing , feeding and medications and I also have experience with Alzheimer's, dementia and Parkinson's. I'm very reliable, trustworthy soft spoken and have my own transportation.
Sophia can also help with: Dementia, transportation, hospice services, mobility assistance, personal care
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
I am often told that I am a natural caregiver. Sometimes I think I should have gone into nursing instead of business. I truly thrive on compassion and caring and I am very patient. Most recently I cared for my 92-year-old grandfather with dementia and before, during and after his major ostomy surgery which he had twice. I was...
Jenna P.
Albany, NY
$20-35/hr
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
Experience with Alzheimer's/Dementia
Love to do engaging activities with my individuals such as arts and crafts, baking, going out to community events and more
Joscelyn can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep, errands, hospice services & more
Skills:
CPR
I have experience 15+years as patient caregiver in many different areas of care. Having clients with dementia and physical disabilities that needed assistances with daily activities.
Alisha can also help with: Companionship, meal prep, dementia, mobility assistance, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
Medical Equipment Experience
Asiya C.
Guilderland, NY
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
hello my name is asiya. I am 42 years old. I am a certified nurse aide. Looking to care for the elderly. I have a 19 years of experience working with patients with dementia, Alzheimer's, hospice care, nursing homes, disabilities. I also do private duty, hospital accommodations, meds, doctors appointments, errands, light...
Asiya can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, errands, respite care, hospice services, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
I have 5+ years of experience working with assisting with Personal Care for people with Alzheimer's , Dementia , or any disability. Also , I have a First Aid CPR Certification.
Ensiyah can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, meal prep, personal care
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
Erika B.
Guilderland, NY
$20-24/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Erika, and I've been a CNA since March 2020. Before I became a CNA, I was a service associate for a dementia unit from 2017 to 2019. I have worked at various nursing homes throughout the capital region, taking care of people with therapeutic needs to fully dependent residents, helping with ADLs and providing...
Erika can also help with: Dementia, transportation, errands, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CNA
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Over 20 years experience in Elder care services. Non smoker and animal lover. High level of integrity, compassionate and kind with a sense of humor.
I have a current background check , Adult & Pediatric CPR , AED & First aid certification. I am also a Certified Personal Trainer. Significant experience with Alzheimer & Dementia.
Nikole can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, personal care, respite care
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Nikole assisted residents at my small 6 bed assisted living facility called Croton Manor in Sarasota, Florida. She assisted with dressing, grooming, showering, companionship, housekeeping tasks and more. Nikole always showed up for her shifts, was loved by the...
Kimberly S.
Qiarah M.
Troy, NY
$15-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Certified Nurses Assistant with advanced knowledge of Alzheimer's and dementia. Seeking a long term care position.
Customer/Client relations Inventory management
Maintained safety and security of all Residence under care.
Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional and development needs of patients Maintained a clean,...
Qiarah can also help with: Dementia, personal care, home modification, respite care, hospice services, live-in home care & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Qiarah has been great with my dad who has dementia. She is caring and responsible. I recommend her!"
Jane B.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I love the elderly and have a big heart for them. I have been providing home care since 2007, and have pages of excellent references. Please don't hesitate to contact me, to see how I might be of assistance; PCA certification, very experienced with Dementia & Alzheimer's, Parkinson's/Lewy Body, Supranuclear Palsy, Stroke,...
Daniela can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, errands, live-in home care, home modification, hospice services & more
5.0
"There is no better caregiver out there. She was a friend and former employee, who was afterward chosen to take care of our beloved mother. She was family to us. We never worried for a moment that she had anything but the best of intentions for our mother. She...
Mary M.
Angelina P.
Selkirk, NY
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Helping One Person Might Not Change The World, But It Could Change The World For One Person
5.0
(12)
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, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep, errands, hospice services & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Angie is very caring and attentive she's very outgoing and she follows her schedule she was even able to get my grandfather to eat his vegetables she's very compassionate and she had a great relationship with my grandfather while she was taking care of him I would...
Care member
5.0
(4)
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, live-in home care, dementia, meal prep, hospice services, light cleaning & more
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
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a current HHA, former CNA , medical assistant and patient care technician, currently working as a private caregiver with 20+ yrs experience caring for elderly, long term care, hospice care, dementia and oncology patients. I enjoy giving loving care to my patients and treat them as if they were family. Covid vaccinated.
Laura can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, dementia, live-in home care, errands, hospice services & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Wonderfully professional ! Clearly has a lot of experience with seniors. Would hire her again in a heartbeat !!"
Peggy K.
Mariama C.
Albany, NY
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
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: Dementia, respite care, hospice services, light cleaning, personal care
5.0
"Mariama has been taking care of my husband for the last year. She is reliable, caring and knowledgable…such an asset to our care team!"
Care member
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Recent dementia care reviews in Schenectady, NY
Nikole G.
5.0
Nikole has cared for my 92 year old mother for almost two years now and I have no idea what our family would do without her. We were lucky enough to find her when my mother could no longer stay alone while we were at work. She has taken wonderful care of my mother every day and gets her bathed,...
- Sheryl M.
Qiarah M.
5.0
Qiarah has been caring for my mom few the last few months. She does a wonderful job. She is punctual and dependable and I would recommend her
- Sandra F.
Daniela F.
5.0
There is no better caregiver out there. She was a friend and former employee, who was afterward chosen to take care of our beloved mother. She was family to us. We never worried for a moment that she had anything but the best of intentions for our mother. She was simply: compassionate and...
- Mary M.
Angelina P.
5.0
Angie always came with great sense of humor and a story. She would really do anything necessary to help me. I enjoyed the time with her. She was always punctual and I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for help and support.
- 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
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FAQs for finding dementia care near you in Schenectady, NY
What is the basic concept of dementia care near me in Schenectady, NY?
Dementia can cause significant physical strain as well as cause the patient to lose some or all of their memory. Some patients may need more physical care or some may need more help due to memory issues. If you’re looking for dementia care near you in Schenectady, NY, you can review the profiles of different caregivers to see what specific types of dementia care they provide.
How much does dementia care cost near me in Schenectady, NY?
The cost of dementia care is set by each individual caregiver, so the costs can vary greatly. Where you live, the type of care your family member needs, and how experienced the caregiver is can all impact in home dementia care costs. The average cost of dementia care near you in Schenectady, NY is $22.42.
How can I find dementia care near me in Schenectady, NY?
If someone is looking to create a dementia care plan, they can start by using Care.com to learn more about what their dementia home care provider options are. With Care.com you can review different profiles of caregivers near you in Schenectady, NY to learn more about each provider’s rate and level of experience, as well as the responsibilities they’re willing to take on.
Is it safe to hire dementia care near me in Schenectady, NY?
Safety is likely top of mind when caring for a loved one with dementia. To help make your search for safe care easier, all dementia care providers on Care.com are asked to complete an annual background check called a CareCheck. However, when looking for a dementia care provider near you in Schenectady, NY, we strongly advise you to do your own due diligence by running an independent background check and requesting references.
What interview questions should I ask when hiring dementia care near me in Schenectady, NY?
When you’re interviewing a caregiver for in home care for dementia near you in Schenectady, NY, you can ask them whatever questions you need to feel more comfortable. For example, you may want to ask them about how they best communicate, what their preferred working schedule is, and to tell you more about their experience working as a caregiver for people with dementia.
Ratings for Schenectady, NY dementia care listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.5 / 5
Dementia Care in Schenectady, NY are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 66 reviews of the 60 listed dementia care.