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60 home care are listed in Poughkeepsie, NY
The average posted rate is $23/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby home care is 7 years
Home care in Poughkeepsie, NY
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have 21 years of experience with taking care of the elderly . I have had a certificate for nursing assistant and also have my home health aide certificate as well as my pca. I have many years of experience with dementia, Alzheimer's, stroke patients, cancer, end of life, vascular dementia and hospice care. I have a great...
Jodie can also help with: Personal care, companionship, dementia
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"SheI took care of your grandfather and she is dependable warm and compassionate and great with the elderly"
Sharon H.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Home Health Aid available.
20 years experience in home healthcare. As I work with patients I provide love and care. My goal is that my patients are able to maintain their independence and that I meet the needs of each person I care for, I have respect for them and I care about what they say. I am kind hearted and I really care...
Lali can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, light cleaning, mobility assistance, companionship, errands & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
5.0
"So kind and extremely reliable! Lali has been an absolute blessing for my family. Highly recommend if you have loved ones in need of a helping hand."
Bethanne H.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have 30 years of experience in caring for the elderly (Dementia / Alzheimer's) and physically challenged individuals. I can also help with transportation services and personal care.
Nadine can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, errands, light cleaning, personal care
5.0
"Nadine has been proving care for my 83 year old relative for several months. She is compassionate, kind, reliable, and understanding. My relative is often difficult to deal with, particularly as she gets frustrated with her inability to remember, but Nadine has...
Ronald D.
5.0
(13)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Experienced Caregiver with 10
plus years caring for the elderly population. I'm very reliable, diligent, caring and hardworking. I'm also CPR certified.
Kedie can also help with: Light cleaning, home modification, companionship, live-in home care, dementia, meal prep & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
5.0
"Kedie was my personal superstore caregiver. I am a bedbound paralytic, and this woman took such good care of me. It is so easy to get turned incorrectly, but Kedie is 100% professional. The nights she worked. I had perfect peace and we also had a lot of fun. Kedie...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Problem solving skill, creative, time management, communication skills, team work, staying positive,
Compassionate and very patient.
Cynthina can also help with: Meal prep, mobility assistance, light cleaning, live-in home care, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Cynthia (Tina) assisted my mother for about five years in total, from 2017 into 2022. Tina started part-time, a few hours a few times a week, providing light housekeeping, doing laundry and cooking some meals for her. When our mother needed more frequent assistance...
Sharon O.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Over 30+ yrs of experience. 44yo woman from NYC currently residing in Poughkeepsie. Was a CNA for 10yrs & a HHA for 5yrs. Employed FT w/ NYS OPWDD, for adults w/ Dev Disabilities in their homes all across the neighboring 5 counties & continuing my education in Nursing. My yrs of exp in the field are but not limited to:...
Myra can also help with: Errands, dementia, light cleaning, hospice services, meal prep, companionship & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
5.0
"Myra was very attentive to my family and me when my mother fell ill. She went over and beyond what her job description called for. I couldn't ask for a better person to take care of my mother. She has become family to all of us. I wish her nothing but the best in...
Christina B.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I'm a Certified Nursing Assistant working in home based and nursing home settings over the past 10 years. I am experience with mechanical lift, bathing, feeding, companionship etc... I've worked with bed bond patients has well as the elderly. I'm dependable, trustworthy, patient, kind, pleasant, respectful and compassionate. I'm...
Lisa can also help with: Home modification, hospice services, personal care, companionship, visiting physician, dementia & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"My elderly mom, aunt and myself interviewed Lisa to help my mom and aunt for several hours a week. We could tell immediately when she walked in the door that she was warm and caring. She made all three of us feel comfortable right away, and confident in what she...
Diane M.
3.9
(7)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am a certified nursing assistant. I have been in this field for 12 years. I am also CPR certified. I take care of the elderly as I love doing. Very warm and compassionate. I am available on the weekends and the evenings during the week. Being able to help and provide for the ones who don't have the physical ability to do so....
Megan can also help with: Dementia, errands, light cleaning, meal prep, home modification, hospice services & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"I wholeheartedly and enthusiastically recommend Megan.who she is wonderful, caring, compassionate, skilled, sensitive, insightful and capable CNA to our elderly client.
I personally hired Megan as part of our Homecare Team, at a point where our client required a...
Care member
5.0
(2)
I have over 15 years of experience Transportation Services and Live-In Home Care., caring and compassionate.
Nadine can also help with: Meal prep, errands, live-in home care, hospice services, light cleaning, personal care & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Nadine cared for my very ill sister for several months until her passing. Nadine was an angel on earth. She provided care and love and support. I can’t say enough about how wonderful she is!!"
Care member
5.0
(1)
I have years of experience working in nursing homes, and private residence! I have experience in wound care, Hospice, Alzheimer's , Dementia, light housekeeping, meal prep, medication assist, medical appointments,..
Latarra can also help with: Live-in home care
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Latarra is a very nice person, she's understanding & caring. When she does her job she does it well."
Daniella L.
4.5
(2)
Am a certified HHA/PCA I can help with bathing dress feed meal pre etc. I've been doing private care job over 10 years now. I have a lot of experience I work home for childrens for 2yrs I work with kids and adults with disabilities and I have work with unlimited care for 3yrs. I work for office of children and family services....
Annalicia can also help with: Companionship, hospice services, dementia, errands, light cleaning, live-in home care & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
5.0
"Annalicia was amazing great she’s patient kind friendly and love I would recommend annalicia for and case."
Care member
Ana L.
Poughkeepsie, NY
$30/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I described myself as a caring, responsible, and patient caregiver.
I have 8 years of experience in adult and senior care. I do my very best to be as dependable, reliable, compassionate, and caring as I can be.
My services include meal preparation, giving medication, helping with showers, or sponge baths, driving to doctor's...
Ana can also help with: Live-in home care, hospice services, dementia, companionship, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:
Wound Care
Home Health Aide
CPR
5.0
"What an amazing human being, I must say it. She took care of my father for about a year and a half and I never had an issue with her, she was always on time, responsible and kind like no one else. Hopefully my comment help others to hire such an amazing girl like...
Care member
Rosita M.
Poughkeepsie, NY
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a certified home health aid of 20+ years of experience. I have cared for the elderly, the disabled population, those with dementia as well as those with mental health disabilities . I am MED certified as well as CPR certified. I live in the Town of Poughkeepsie New York and I have 3 beautiful kids. I'm a loving, supporting,...
Rosita can also help with: Live-in home care, companionship, light cleaning, hospice services, home modification, dementia & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
Ileana T.
Poughkeepsie, NY
$30/hr • 3 yrs exp
I'd describe my personality as caring, loving, vibrant
I like caring for seniors because
I started caring for seniors when I was 18 years old
In my spare time, I like to spend time with family and go for walks
Ileana can also help with: Light cleaning, hospice services, errands, dementia, home modification, live-in home care & more
Let me introduce myself, my name is Bridget and I have prior certifications through New York State as a Certified Nursing Assistant, Home Health Aide, Personal Care Aide and have been certified to pass medications. With 5+ years professional experience both in clinical and home settings as well as 6+ years personal experience, I...
Bridget can also help with: Light cleaning, personal care, hospice services, dementia, respite care
Sameea S.
Poughkeepsie, NY
$19-20/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hey everyone! I am a 23-year-old honor roll college graduate. I enjoy working with others for a living; no matter the age, if a person needs aide I am willing to provide it. I am very friendly, caring, sociable, and dependable. I am willing to give my all to ensure everyone is given the best care when in my presence. I have...
Sameea can also help with: Personal care, dementia
Skills:
CPR
Jennifer T.
Poughkeepsie, NY
$27/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
My name is jennifer, im a certified cna, bls . Work at local hospital on the orthopedic unit for 12 years. Doing home care for 20 yeas, I does groceries shopping Drs appointments. Light House keepimg . Friendly reliable have my own transportation. With references upon request... I also work in the GI lab as on endo technician...
Jennifer can also help with: Personal care, hospice services, dementia, visiting physician
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
I'm a jovial person, who is fun loving as well. I take pride in whatever I do and I always try to do it at the best of my ability. I've worked with the elderly in the past and I can say I know I've got the gift of taking care of others who needs assistants who cannot help themselves.
Colleen can also help with: Live-in home care, personal care
Skills:
CNA
Jennifer M.
Poughkeepsie, NY
$16-20/hr • 2 yrs exp
NY State Registered Nurse To Provide Part Time Care And Companionship During The Day
I worked as an Engineer for IBM when my grandmother came to live with me. My grandmother had dementia and other issues that made it impossible for her to live alone any longer. I enjoyed taking care of my grandmother so much that I decided to change careers and become a Registered Nurse! I love what I do, and I take care of each...
Jennifer can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, personal care
I have worked with seniors in their private homes. I have shop, pay bills, laundry, and gave medications. I love helping people and I have a lot of respect for my elders. I have a lot of patience and I have a lot of compassion. I love making people happy and making a positive difference in their lives. I have a lot of patience...
Sharon can also help with: Transportation, personal care, hospice services, meal prep, errands, dementia & more
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Recent home care reviews in Poughkeepsie, NY
Jodie K.
5.0
Jodie is a wonderful caregiver she took excellent care of my grandfather she stayed with him up until the good lord called him home . Jodie was also very comforting to our family leading up to grandpa's death she was a shoulder to cry on an ear to talk to .
Anyone who hires Jodie will be happy...
- Angela C.
Lali G.
5.0
So kind and extremely reliable! Lali has been an absolute blessing for my family. Highly recommend if you have loved ones in need of a helping hand.
- Bethanne H.
Nadine F.
5.0
Nadine has been proving care for my 83 year old relative for several months. She is compassionate, kind, reliable, and understanding. My relative is often difficult to deal with, particularly as she gets frustrated with her inability to remember, but Nadine has been sensitive to these issues and a...
- Ronald D.
Kedie M.
5.0
I wholeheartedly and enthusiastically recommend Kedie she is wonderful, caring, compassionate, skilled, sensitive, insightful and a capable aide to our elderly client.
I worked closely with Kedi as part of our Homecare Team, at a point where our client required a high level of assistance and...
- Care member
Cynthina C.
5.0
Cynthia (Tina) assisted my mother for about five years in total, from 2017 into 2022. Tina started part-time, a few hours a few times a week, providing light housekeeping, doing laundry and cooking some meals for her. When our mother needed more frequent assistance and companionship in her home,...
- Sharon O.
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FAQs for finding home care in Poughkeepsie, NY
How much does private home care cost per hour near me in Poughkeepsie, NY?
The average rate for hiring a home care provider in Poughkeepsie, NY as of February, 2025 is $23.16 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 Poughkeepsie, NY?
Care.com has 43 home care providers for seniors in Poughkeepsie, 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 Poughkeepsie, 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 Poughkeepsie, NY?
The types of home health care services near you in Poughkeepsie, 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 Poughkeepsie, 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 Poughkeepsie, NY?
If you need to hire senior home care near you in Poughkeepsie, 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 Poughkeepsie, NY?
When you’re hiring in home health care services near you in Poughkeepsie, 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 Poughkeepsie, NY home care listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.7 / 5
Home Care in Poughkeepsie, NY are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 55 reviews of the 60 listed home care.