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Home health aides in Rensselaer, NY
Antoinesia M.
Glenmont, NY
$22-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
A Licensed Practical Nurse With A Passion To Provide Care Within The Senior Community.
Hello.
I'm a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) and a mother of 3. Over the past 18 years, I was a Home Health Aide (assisting seniors with different levels of care in their homes), a Nurse Assistant (working in skilled nursing homes, providing long-term and rehabilitation [short-term] patient care), now an LPN for 7 years...
Antoinesia can also help with: Respite care, meal prep, light cleaning, home modification, mobility assistance, errands & more
Skills:
Licensed Nurse
CPR
Helping others means so much to me. I have experience providing care to clients in their home. From meal planning to home health, I can assist you with your loved one. Compassion, empathy, and understanding is a vital roll in helping others. I can with love ones as they age and might need help with daily tasks.
Julie can also help with: Respite care, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia
Fainah D.
Albany, NY
$20-23/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hi, my names is Fainah!
I am a nursing student at HVCC and I have obtained my home health care certificate in efforts to work towards my career. I have been certified for a little over a year and have worked with 5 patients with ranging medical conditions. I am able to aid in bathing, meal preparation, medicine, light cleaning,...
Fainah can also help with: Transportation, meal prep, light cleaning, errands
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Hi,
My name is Nancy. I have been a senior home health aid for over 20 years and will love to be apart of your family.
Nancy can also help with: Live-in home care, hospice services, errands, dementia, light cleaning, companionship & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Sherry R.
Troy, NY
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
I'd describe my personality as outgoing, compassionate, sincere
I like caring for seniors because they are mature, they have a lot of stories to tell and I like listening to them
I'm looking for a job that allows me the ability to let the client be who they are naturally and allows me to help them with that
I started...
Sherry can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, errands, transportation, companionship
Skills:
Licensed Nurse
5.0
(4)
Hello, my name is Drupattie.
I am a certified home health aide, first aide, and CPR certified.
I have been working within the healthcare field for over 10 years. I have
experience with special needs, dementia Alzheimer's , hospices).
I am proud of my reputation for being a very kind, honest, and...
Drupatti can also help with: Live-in home care, hospice services, errands, dementia, light cleaning, companionship & more
Skills:
Wound Care
Home Health Aide
CPR
5.0
"Drupatti is a wonderful dependable health aide. She is trustworthy, and capable of all life saving treatments. She has a lovely personality that makes it easy to work with her. Very upbeat and a pleasure to be in her company."
Sarah C.
4.7
(6)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Positive, caring and compassionate Home Health Aide with more than 8 years of experience in providing superior in-home care tasks for elderly patience.
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
5.0
"Maria is caring for my mother. Helping with daily tasks. My mother is very happy with her thus far. Friendly and hard working. Updates me with any concerns which I appreciate."
Susan O.
4.9
(14)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello I've been in the health care field for over 16yrs. It's been my passion and I'm very proud of the care and love I give to my clients.
Monique can also help with: Respite care, live-in home care, hospice services, home modification, personal care, dementia & more
5.0
"Monique cared for my mother-in-law in her last few days of life. She was very respectful and comforting to both my mom and the rest of the family. Monique arrived on-time and even picked up around the house on her overnight stays with us. I would highly recommend...
Kim C.
5.0
(3)
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, light cleaning, errands, dementia, meal prep, 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...
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Bebi. I'm an experienced home health aide for over 10 years, I have been working for patients diagnosed with dementia, bedridden, CHF, advanced kidney failure and other comorbidities. My job description includes managing medications, shower , basic health necessities such as nebulizers, BP and glucose monitoring...
Bebi can also help with: Mobility assistance, live-in home care, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep, companionship & more
Skills:
Wound Care
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Bebi was great with my aunt. She provided great live-in aid entailing everything as described in her profile. She even referred great fill-ins for available timings. It was a pleasure."
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have over 15 years of experience in home health care aide. I am very compassionate skilled aide devoted to providing superior care to persons with disabilities and health limitations. I grew up in a large family in Lima, Peru. I have been taking care of young-ones and seniors ever since. I am very responsible and have known to...
Lisbeth can also help with: Meal prep, hospice services, errands, dementia, light cleaning, companionship & more
5.0
"I am so blessed to have Lisbeth in my life! I couldn't have asked for a kinder, more professional caregiver. She has been with me for a year and has all the qualities that anyone seeking help would need. She is truly a gem!!!!"
Maria K.
Tracey B.
Valley Falls, NY
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Home Health Aid All Aspects! Certification In Nursing . 15 Years Plus Experience With The Disabled.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
All aspects of Activities of Daily living. Dr. s apps./ Errands, meal prep. Medication dispense, household chores.
Tracey can also help with: Meal prep, hospice services, errands, dementia, light cleaning, companionship & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Tracey was wonderful with my mother-in-law. She was patient, kind, caring and very flexible with her schedule based on my mother-in-laws needs. "
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hello my name is Rosina, I've been in the healthcare field for 24 years and find my job very rewarding. I'm Caring compassionate & very reliable. I Have experience with Alzheimer's and dementia. I've worked with the elderly in assisted living and nursing facilities & also there homes. I've also worked with individuals with...
Rosina can also help with: Meal prep, hospice services, errands, dementia, light cleaning, companionship & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
CPR
5.0
"I had Rosina take care of my grandmother for 4 weeks while myself and my family went on vacation, she is very trustworthy always picked up the phone asap when I called. My grandmother absolutely loved her I would definitely hire her again."
Ambrin S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have 18 plus years experience as a caregiver. While providing quality care in all settings. I have had the opportunity to assist in providing care to various populations: Alzheimer, Lewy Body Dementia, Parkinson Disease, disabilities that are classified under the OPWDD umbrella. Additionally, I have provided tracheotomy care...
Leslie can also help with: Meal prep, hospice services, errands, dementia, light cleaning, companionship & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Leslie was amazing! She cared for my father for a week until he passed away and in that time she became family. He was very medically complex and she handled it all so well. She was so attentive to my father and always went above and beyond. She even came over on a...
Colleen K.
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: Respite care, personal care, dementia
5.0
"I have worked with her for the past three years and she is very good at what she does. She truly cares about the people she is helping."
Care member
Nalini B.
Schenectady, NY
$16-45/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm certified home health aide for 10+yrs of experience working with adults and seniors care. I do my very best to be as dependable, reliable compassionate and caring as is can be. I try to evaluate an individual's need and create a care plan just for them. I can help with meal prep, meditation, doctors appointments,...
Nalini can also help with: Respite care, live-in home care, hospice services, home modification, personal care, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Very hardworking. Always on task."
Jeremy K.
My name is Jessica I am 30 years old, and I have been a home health Aide since age 18. I have tons of great references and have worked with many families. I am very honest , punctual, and compassionate. I have always enjoyed caring for people. I'm looking for a part time job, as I do have a full time day job currently. I do not...
Jessica can also help with: Personal care, meal prep, light cleaning, respite care, dementia
Skills:
Home Health Aide
I am 48 years old and a single mom to 5 children ages 25, 24, 21, 16 and 13. I have been working in the medical field since I was 17. I started as a CNA at Baptist Retirement Center when I first graduated from high school. After several years doing that, I stopped doing CNA work and became a medical office manager for a local...
Tracie can also help with: Mobility assistance, light cleaning, errands, dementia, meal prep, companionship & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
Hello, my name is Alexia. I have just moved back to New York after completing nursing school in Florida. I am currently studying for my NCLEX-RN EXAM. While I am studying, I am looking for a caregiving position to continue my skills and help provide a comfortable and safe environment for your family member.
I have a passion...
Alexia can also help with: Meal prep, live-in home care, light cleaning, transportation, errands
Kind and compassionate personal caregiver with 12+ years of experience caring for elderly and disabled patients. I provide focused, dedicated, and loving care to the person I am caring for. Valid driver's license and clean driving record. Patient care and well-being include healthcare, cooking/meal preparation, light...
Meghan can also help with: Respite care, live-in home care, hospice services, home modification, personal care, dementia & more
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Recent home health aide reviews in Rensselaer, NY
Drupatti S.
5.0
Drupatti is a wonderful dependable health aide. She is trustworthy, and capable of all life saving treatments. She has a lovely personality that makes it easy to work with her. Very upbeat and a pleasure to be in her company.
- Sarah C.
Maria C.
5.0
Very helpful with any task with care and household. Calm and caring with my mother. Engages in conversation, good listener, and acts interested.
- Rachel F.
Monique M.
5.0
Monique was very personable, trustworthy and put my emotions at ease when caring for my terminally ill mother . She went above and beyond with answering questions and giving suggestions to help my mother be comfortable in the last days of her life. She was on time and was very gentle with my mother....
- Erika T.
Destiney F.
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 wish her schedule and my budget...
- Care member
Bebi C.
5.0
Bebi was great with my aunt. She provided great live-in aid entailing everything as described in her profile. She even referred great fill-ins for available timings. It was a pleasure.
- Care member
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FAQs for finding home health aides near you in Rensselaer, NY
What does a home health aide do near me in Rensselaer, NY?
If you’re planning to hire a home health aide near you in Rensselaer, NY, it’s important to understand that there is no one standard role that a home health aide takes on. A home health aide isn’t a nurse, but can help with health related tasks like ensuring their clients take their medicine on time, transporting them to doctors appointments, picking up prescriptions, and making sure they are well fed and bathed.
What home health aide duties do providers take on near me in Rensselaer, NY?
When it’s time to hire a home health aide near you in Rensselaer, NY, it’s a good idea to create a list of duties your family members need help with. You can review different profiles on Care.com to learn more about common health aide duties such as bathing, feeding, and cleaning up after their clients.
How can I find a home health aide near me in Rensselaer, NY?
To find home health aides near you in Rensselaer, NY, you can create an account with Care.com and then you can filter and sort local home health aides by distance from Rensselaer, NY. Then you can review your options for home health aides by reading about their experience and the home health aide duties they will take on.
How much does it cost to hire a home health aide near me in Rensselaer, NY?
The average rate for hiring home health aides near you in Rensselaer, NY on Care.com as of April, 2025 is $17.00 per hour. It’s worth noting that the rate each individual home health aide charges depends on the level of care required, the provider's certifications, and their years of experience.
How can I safely hire a home health aide near me in Rensselaer, NY?
To help you start your research, all home health aides on Care.com are asked to complete an annual background check called a CareCheck (the providers who complete this background check have a badge on their profile displaying the date it was run). However, this is just a jumping off point. We strongly recommend that you take additional steps for hiring a home health aid safely, which include interviewing candidates, calling their professional references, and running your own background check.