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37 home care are listed in Athens, NY
The average posted rate is $35/hr as of May 2025
The average experience for nearby home care is 9 years
Home care in Athens, NY
5.0
(12)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Experience: dementia, end of life care, administering medication, transportation for appointments, meal prep and feeding, light house duties, shopping, and companionship.
Personal: dependable, caring, honest
Jodi can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, meal prep, hospice services, companionship, errands & more
5.0
"JODIE took care of my mother For the last few months of her life. Service was excellent and very caring and professional."
Care member
Pamela T.
Hudson, NY
$16-30/hr • 6 yrs exp
I am a compassionate and experienced caregiver dedicated to providing exceptional support and care to individuals in need. With over 8 years of experience in caregiving I possesses a deep understanding of the importance of empathy, patience and kindness.
As a dedicated caregiver, I am committed to delivering personalized care...
Pamela can also help with: Respite care, errands, personal care, dementia, light cleaning
Skills:
Home Health Aide
I have 33 years of experience with elder care, I worked in nursing home setting for 20 yrs. I've done home care just as long I enjoy helping elders and their families
I'm compassionate, trustworthy, fun, hardworking, reliable references
Linda can also help with: Personal care, errands, meal prep, dementia, light cleaning
I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Errands/Shopping as well as provide companionship and light housekeeping duties.
I am fun-loving, caring, organized and responsible. I have a keen sense of humor and do my best to create a friendly atmosphere wherever I find myself. I enjoy reading,...
Tanika can also help with: Light cleaning, personal care, errands, meal prep
Sandra K.
Hudson, NY
$25-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hi! I'm Sandra and I'm a certified nursing assistant with over 5 years of experience caring for seniors. I'm passionate about providing excellent care and companionship to those who need it.
Sandra can also help with: Meal prep, errands, personal care, live-in home care, dementia, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
Hello, Im Rachel and I am currently enrolled in the prestigious RN program through Columbia Greene Community College. I have both personal and professional experience in elder care ranging from companionship to medication management and food preparation. Im familiar with management of cardiac, diabetic and kidney disease diets,...
Rachel can also help with: Personal care, errands, respite care, meal prep, dementia, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Kaitlynn H.
Climax, NY
$18-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
my name is Kaitlynn I am 25 years old and I am a CNA with 5 years experience. I currently work at a nursing home full time during the day 6-2 and I am looking for a night job anywhere from 2:30-10/11 p.m. .
Kaitlynn can also help with: Errands, personal care, dementia, meal prep
Skills:
CNA
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I enjoy helping out the elderly. I have done personal care for over 10 years. I enjoy people, their pets, talking care of them and helping them live the most independent life possible. I'm an honest, caring trustworthy individual and also believe that care goes beyond just the needed tasks it includes companionship and caring....
Diane can also help with: Personal care, dementia
Others have described my personality as patient, kind, and empathetic.
I like caring for seniors because they usually have some pretty great life advice.
I started caring for seniors when I got my certification at a local nursing home about four years ago and will graduate with a registered nursing license in about a...
Carlene can also help with: Meal prep, home modification, mobility assistance, live-in home care, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Stacy C.
Ghent, NY
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hello, I would like to introduce myself. My name is Stacy. I am a trustworthy, dependable, reliable and compassionate caregiver. the work I do is an extension of myself. I have 24 years experience, which includes but is not limited to: CNA/PCA/Homecare, VP to a private duty homecare agency, caregiver, companion, and Hospice...
Stacy can also help with: Hospice services, respite care, dementia, personal care
Christopher P.
Coxsackie, NY
$50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Compassionate Caregiver With 12 Years Experience In Assisted Living And Private Home Care
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as caring, nurturing, compassionate
I like caring for seniors because I love giving a persons loved ones good quality care
I'm looking for a job that I can use my skills to make someone's quality of life better
I started caring for seniors when I was 18 and my great grandmother got sick and my...
Christopher can also help with: Light cleaning, mobility assistance, home modification, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Susan T.
Hudson, NY
$20/hr • 2 yrs exp
I m a mom. I can multi task. I can cook, clean, do Laundry, fold clothes , do dishes. I can help dress and do daily care. I can shopping or doctor appointments. Even taking care of the pets they have one. Basic living. Care for seniors to keep them home .
Susan can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, personal care
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
Wound Care
After a friend asked for help with a senior parent, I learned how great a gift it is to spend time with and caring for a senior. While I was NOT looking to do anything more than help a friend, I began to receive calls from other local families and suddenly, the crankiest and the most apathetic began to smile and laugh, enjoy...
Kimberly can also help with: Hospice services, errands, respite care
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
Wound Care
Patrice J.
Saugerties, NY
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
CNA, Available For Companionship, House Duties, Meal Preparation, And Take To Doctor's Appts.
4.8
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Looking For Full Time Or Part Time Work. I have been working with the elderly for the passed 11 years, I am a Certified Nurse's Assistant. The services I have been providing are, giving baths, showers, giving medications, shopping, also I feed the elderly if they can't.
Patrice can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, live-in home care, home modification, companionship, errands & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Patrice worked for my mother and was 100% reliable and always respectful and patient with her. Patrice was highly recommended to us and we were always pleased with her gentle care. I found her to be a sweet, intelligent, and courteous person of honor."
Terry M.
Dominique N.
Saugerties, NY
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
35+ Years Nursing Experience Caring Compassionate Proficient Care Beginning To End.
5.0
(12)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
I have over 40 years of experience as a caregiver and nurse. I have worked in a home, hospital, and facilities.
I believe everyone should be able to stay at home. to be close to those who love them in familiar surroundings. you are entitled to be treated with dignity and respect. And above all, to help in any way I can to...
Dominique can also help with: Visiting nurse, hospice services, respite care, dementia, personal care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
Licensed Nurse
5.0
"Dominique is excellent, knowledge, caring. She has excellent ability to manage a situation she feels is in best interest if client."
Care member
Heather R.
Coeymans Hollow, NY
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.7
(11)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Heather. Im a home health aide. I have worked in health care for about 10 years. I enjoy everything about my line of work and find its very rewarding. I would describe myself as compassionate, strong, caring, reliable and responsible. I take care of all of my clients with dignity and respect and also treat them...
Heather can also help with: Personal care, dementia, respite care
5.0
"Heather is an excellent care giver"
Care member
5.0
(13)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I worked with children for many years. I've cared for the elderly before teaching and also worked with children of special needs. I came back to where I love being and that is with the elder.
I've been caring for the elderly for over 28years. I've worked in nursing homes and privately in many homes. I'm experienced with...
Cindy can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, mobility assistance, light cleaning, companionship, errands & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
5.0
"I am a home health care physical therapist and had had the pleasure of working with clients that Cindy cares for. She takes her job seriously and genuinely cares about her clients and their families. She is skilled, attentive and willing to follow through with...
Carolyn G.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
***** AS OF 4/28/25 -I AM AVAILABLE FOR: WEDNESDAYS & THURSDAYS FULL DAY & OVERNIGHTS on: SUNDAYS-MONDAYS-TUESDAYS-WEDNESDAYS *****I am a companion who has worked in this field for over 20 years. I specialize with the Alzheimer's and Dementia as well as working alongside Hospice. Some of the services that are provided but not...
Divina can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, meal prep, hospice services, companionship, errands & more
5.0
"As soon as I met Divina, I knew she was the perfect caregiver for my Mom. She is genuinely caring, professional a and personable. In this time of Covid, she came with a mask, asked great questions about my Mom and her needs, took notes and offered to do a trial...
Lori P.
5.0
(8)
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, dementia, meal prep, hospice services, companionship, errands & 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.
5.0
(4)
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: Mobility assistance, light cleaning, personal care, meal prep, errands, 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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Recent home care reviews in Athens, NY
Jodi C.
5.0
JODI is a thoughtful, kind, caring, skilled, and considerate elder care provider. She has worked for my mother and my mother-in-law and we could not be more pleased. The world would be a better place with more people like her in it!
- Care member
Patrice J.
5.0
Patrice is a very smart and highly capable caregiver who is patient and understanding. Highly recommended!!!
- Rebecca D.
Dominique N.
5.0
We are so grateful to have found Dominique. She is wonderful with my mother and has been a huge asset to our family. She has had wonderful ideas for different ways to keep my mom engaged and entertained and is always willing to help out with taking her to appointments and on errands. Most...
- Care member
Heather R.
5.0
Heather was great. she worked the weekends and was always on time. She had a good sense of humor and was willing to do anything necessary. Would hire again in a heartbeat. She was a great help.
- Care member
Cindy H.
5.0
I am a home health care physical therapist and had had the pleasure of working with clients that Cindy cares for. She takes her job seriously and genuinely cares about her clients and their families. She is skilled, attentive and willing to follow through with requests from a therapist such as...
- Carolyn G.
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FAQs for finding home care in Athens, NY
How much does private home care cost per hour near me in Athens, NY?
The average rate for hiring a home care provider in Athens, NY as of May, 2025 is $35.00 per hour. This cost will fluctuate depending on the provider's level of experience, whether the care is full-time or part-time and the duties required to perform to care for your senior loved one.
How can I find home care near me in Athens, NY?
Care.com has 1 home care providers for seniors in Athens, NY. To start searching for caregivers near you, you need to create a Care.com account. To create your account, you will answer some basic questions to help you find home care providers that specialize in your family member’s needs. You will then have the option to either post a job and receive applications from candidates, or you can search for caregivers on the website. You can filter results by distance from Athens, NY or hourly rate. After you have selected your candidates, you can schedule interviews, check references, request background checks, and can then hire a home health care provider that suits your needs the best.
What types of home care services are available near me in Athens, NY?
The types of home health care services near you in Athens, NY will vary depending on the needs of the senior you’re hiring home care assistance for, but home care providers can assist with companionship and fellowship, as well as skilled nursing care. There are also home caregivers in Athens, NY that can assist with daily activities, such as cooking, medication prompting, dressing, bathing and transporting the senior patient to and from appointments.
How can I safely hire home care near me in Athens, NY?
If you need to hire senior home care near you in Athens, NY, we strongly suggest you run an independent background check, request professional references, and interview a handful of candidates. You can also look for providers on Care.com who have a CareCheck badge on their profile, which is a background check we request all in home care service providers complete. Any senior home care providers who complete a CareCheck will have a badge on their profile that displays the date the background check was run.
What interview questions should I ask when hiring home health care near me in Athens, NY?
When you’re hiring in home health care services near you in Athens, NY, it can be really helpful to interview a handful of different candidates to help you find the right fit. It’s a good idea to ask them questions about the exact responsibilities they feel comfortable taking on, how they best communicate, and what types of senior health issues they have dealt with in the past.
Ratings for Athens, NY home care listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Home Care in Athens, NY are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 12 reviews of the 37 listed home care.