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Hospice care in Ballston Lake, NY

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Mercedes H.


Ballston Lake, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Medical Assistant & Home Health Aide Certified

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With certifications in Medical Assistance and Home Health Aid, I specialize in medication management, vital signs assessment, and effective communication in healthcare settings. I have hands-on experience providing compassionate care for individuals with Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, end-of-life needs, and more. Known for my...
Mercedes can also help with: Light cleaning, hospice services, companionship, meal prep, errands, dementia & more
Skills:

Wound Care

CNA

Home Health Aide

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Timothy S.


Clifton Park, NY

$25-50/hr20 yrs exp

5.0

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I am a Registered Nurse with 25 years of experience in most aspects of senior care including hospice. I am a past employee of Albany Medical Center, several senior care centers, and Russell Sage College department of Nursing. Will consider all care needs, not just nursing. I'd describe my personality as compassionate,...
Timothy can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, meal prep, dementia, companionship, mobility assistance & more
5.0
"What you should know about Timothy: Tim is kind hearted. What I notice most is that he cares for the needs of each individual patient. He is funny, and brings humor yet compassion in times of distress. He is skilled in nursing with 20 years of experience, and...

Emily S.

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Kayla C.


Schenectady, NY

$25-27/hr10 yrs exp

Private Care Aide With Lots Of Experience

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a compassionate and reliable caregiver with 15+ years experience in long term/ end of life care. I am committed to providing the best care possible for your loved ones. Certified as a CNA and PCA in the past and currently I am a certified Medical Assistant. I have experience caring for those with dementia / Alzheimer's,...
Kayla can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, meal prep, errands, hospice services, companionship & more
Skills:

Wound Care

Home Health Aide

CPR

5.0
"Kayla is an amazing human ! She is e trembly caring compassionate and knowledgeable ! She cares for each case she takes on like it’s family ! Highly recommend Kala ! "

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Clarissa S.


Ballston Spa, NY

$23-50/hr10 yrs exp

Compassionate, Caring And Reliable Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have always had a big heart for those with special needs, the elderly, animals and the underprivileged. I feel my life experiences, and compassion for helping others would be a wonderful asset for you and your loved one. I presently work part-time at an assisted living facility which fulfills a passion of mine with working...
Clarissa can also help with: Meal prep, transportation, errands, light cleaning, companionship, personal care & more
5.0
"Clarissa is fabulous! She's such a support to my mother (and to me) and has a wonderful way of helping my mother achieve more without making her feel pressured. My mother considers her a true friend and I think of her as a bit of a lifesaver. I highly recommend."

Karen B.

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Stacy H.


Schenectady, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

I have worked for myself specializing in end of life care, caring for all ages of loved ones. From Dementia, muscular dystrophy, autism, wound care, mobility assistance, personal hygiene assistance and much more. I am a 42-year-old mother of two (19 and 14). I have my own transportation, I am very easy to get along with...
Stacy can also help with: Light cleaning, live-in home care, dementia, home modification, errands, hospice services & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

Home Health Aide

5.0
"My Daughter Stacy began her compassionate journey as a caregiver at an early age by befriending a neighbor's daughter sentenced to a life in a wheelchair - Stacy never left her side, forgoing opportunities to play with other children in order to comfort this child...

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Annmarie B.


Ballston Spa, NY

$18-26/hr6 yrs exp

Trustworthy Compassionate Fully Vaccinated

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello there, I am a 53-year-old woman I live alone in Ballston Spa. I have nothing/nobody that entangles me with my availability to care for you, or your loved one. I have an Associate Degree in Human Services and I am taking online courses toward my Bachelor's Degree in the same with a focus on Elder/ End of life care. I am CPR...
Annmarie can also help with: Mobility assistance, companionship, dementia, live-in home care, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

Medical Equipment Experience

4.0
"Annmarie was an addition to some short term care needed by my parents. Very last minute our plans changed and we found ourselves without a caregiver in the evenings. Thankfully Annmarie made herself available to help cover the hours. She helped around the house and...

Dale K.

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Laura D.


Mechanicville, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Care

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: Errands, hospice services, dementia, live-in home care, light cleaning, companionship & more
Skills:

CPR

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Wonderfully professional ! Clearly has a lot of experience with seniors. Would hire her again in a heartbeat !!"

Peggy K.

I have taken care of elderly, dementia, and hospice care. I like to make sure the person is happy and needs are met plus more. A smile goes a long way. If I can make that difference, I will. Have delt with medication management, end of life care, showering, transportation, companionship, wound care and more.
Cassie can also help with: Light cleaning, companionship, errands, hospice services, dementia, meal prep & more
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Kathryn B.


Schenectady, NY

$25-40/hr4 yrs exp

Seasons Of Love

I know it can be very difficult to take care of your elderly loved ones with your own busy schedules. As a certified End of Life Doula I am here to help you and your loved ones. To provide comfort, companionship, little errands like the market or the drug store, meal prep, just getting them outside. Whatever it is they may need.
Kathryn can also help with: Dementia, respite care, errands, hospice services, meal prep

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Faith. I have been in the healthcare field for 20 years. I have a tremendous amount of experience in a variety of specialties: Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, Lewy body, Stroke, Handicapped, Hospice, Companionship, etc. I will treat your loved one with love and compassion as they were my own family member. I am First...
Faith can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, dementia, companionship, meal prep, hospice services & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

I truly enjoy spending time with the elderly , I enjoy building a relationship with them and helping to let them live their end of life in their home , surrounded by love , happiness and support . I have experience with bathing , meal prep , meds , and all personal care and some housekeeping as well , please feel free to reach...
Polly can also help with: Hospice services, light cleaning, personal care, companionship, errands, meal prep & more
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Rhonda W.


Clifton Park, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Private Home Health Care Provider

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

Summary: A compassionate caregiver with 25 years of experience providing personalized in-home care to the elderly. Specializing in dementia/Alzheimer's care, I offer comprehensive support focused on dignity, respect, and enhancing quality of life. My background includes extensive experience in nursing homes, a TBI facility, and...
Rhonda can also help with: Hospice services, light cleaning, companionship, dementia, errands, meal prep & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

I'd describe my personality as patient , kind , loving and compassionate I like caring for seniors because I enjoyed taking care of my elderly grandmother before she passed, and I saw the impact I had in her life so I felt like I could be beneficial helping seniors in my community I'm looking for a job that can respect me and...
Deidre can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, mobility assistance, companionship, meal prep, dementia & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Teresa W.


Ballston Spa, NY

$25-26/hr7 yrs exp

Compassionate, Encouraging, & Qualified Homecare

I am 37 years old, I received my MCLA (Medical/Clinical Laboratory Assistant) license in the State of Florida in 2012 and began working as a medical assistant and laboratory technician at a primary care doctor's outpatient office and fell in love with homecare in 2018 and haven't looked back to working for the big institutions...
Teresa can also help with: Companionship, meal prep, dementia, light cleaning, errands, hospice services & more
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Leslie C.


Clifton Park, NY

$16-20/hr10 yrs exp

FT Or PT Caregiver

I started taking care of my Dad in 2009. He was diabetic and was on dialysis 3 times a week. My Mom didn't drive so I would transport him back and forth. I also took him to all Dr's appointments. He had triple bypass surgery as well. After he passed in 2011, my Mom was diagnosed with Lung cancer. I took her to chemo and...
Leslie can also help with: Dementia, personal care, hospice services, home modification
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Darlene P.


Greenfield Center, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

I Have Been A Senior Aid For 46 Years , Hospital

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

And hospice experience! I clean and cook and do all bathing and rehab experience! Everything to do with daily living ! I am 65 years old , compassionate, hardworking And become great friends with my clients!
Darlene can also help with: Companionship, hospice services, errands, dementia, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CNA

Medical Equipment Experience

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Darlene is the hardest working woman I know. She will take the best care of you're loved one. If I ever needed help with myself or family Darlene would the person I would turn too. She's loyal compassionate hard working and you will have the most respect for her....

Tammie Z.

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Magdeline P.


Cohoes, NY

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Full-time Caregiver

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Great day!!! My name is Magdeline but most refer to me as Maggie. I've been in the nursing field for 15 years & in home care for 11 years. I've worked private care cases Until I obtained my certificate as a Personal Care Aid in 2008. I obtained my CNA (certified nursing certificate) shortly after. The last hospital setting I...
Magdeline can also help with: Dementia, personal care, live-in home care, respite care
Skills:

Wound Care

CNA

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Maggie is gentle quiet speaking caring and a joy to be around. She has a wonderful spirit."

Mary R.

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Sarah J.


Albany, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Loving, Qualified, And Caring

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: Light cleaning, companionship, live-in home care, meal prep, hospice services, dementia & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Home Health Aide

CNA

5.0
"Sarah is wonderful. She is kind and warm and always ready with a smile. Her work ethic, punctuality, and professionalism is equally matched by her skill. She was one of my dad's aides after his stroke and it was so comforting to us to know he was in kind, patient...

Sandra M.

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Tina P.


Galway, NY

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Dedicated Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

my availability is open to days and evenings. I have over 25 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Errands/Shopping. I am a Compassionate caregiver who knows how to keep a level head during emergencies. Able to provide a number of services to patients to make them feel comfortable and safe at all...
Tina can also help with: Personal care, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep, hospice services, errands & more
Skills:

CPR

CNA

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Tina is attentive, thorough, provides stellar care & gives proactive suggestions to help avoid health emergencies. Flexible as needs & schedules change. Delights dad so much he asks about & for her on her days off. You will be sorely missed."

Curtis R.

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Recent hospice care reviews in Ballston Lake, NY

Timothy S.

5.0

What you should know about Timothy: Tim is kind hearted. What I notice most is that he cares for the needs of each individual patient. He is funny, and brings humor yet compassion in times of distress. He is skilled in nursing with 20 years of experience, and understands quality of care. His skills...

- Emily S.

Kayla C.

5.0

Kayla is a great addition to my parent care team. She is very dependable, friendly, and really caring towards my parents. One has dementia and the other has parkinsons, so she is very skilled at providing them the care they need. I would highly recommend Kayla.

- Care member

Clarissa S.

5.0

Clarissa is kind, caring, and extremely reliable. Clarissa has allowed for our family to have additional freedom, as we know and trust that she provides exceptional care for my mother, who is in her final stages of dementia. Prior to my mother's decline, Clarissa also offered companion care in which...

- Alyssa R.

Stacy H.

5.0

It is with great pleasure to write a review about Stacy. As a caregiver she is very reliable and professional. Stacy has certainly gone above and beyond what her job description is. She is polite, compassionate and certainly as pleasure to be around. Her attention to detail and prompt response is...

- Care member

Annmarie B.

4.0

Annmarie was an addition to some short term care needed by my parents. Very last minute our plans changed and we found ourselves without a caregiver in the evenings. Thankfully Annmarie made herself available to help cover the hours. She helped around the house and kept my parents company and for...

- Dale K.

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