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Hospice care in Melrose, NY

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Meghan R.


Melrose, NY

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Home Health Care Aide

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Kind and compassionate PCA 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 housekeeping, errands,...
Meghan can also help with: Home modification, live-in home care, respite care, hospice services, personal care, dementia & more
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Danielle W.


Watervliet, NY

$18-22/hr4 yrs exp

Home Health Aide

3.0

(4)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Experience in long term care, hospice care, home care, and patient care. Reliable and dependable. I LOVE what I do!
Danielle can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, companionship, errands, hospice services, live-in home care & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

Wound Care

5.0
"We have hired many AID'S in the past some were good, some were great, but Danielle's performance set the new bar. She is proactive, deeply caring, very smart, extremely professional and on. He name is celebrated. If you get her, you're lucky as eagles don't...

Matt F.

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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: Respite care, dementia, personal care, live-in home care
Skills:

Wound Care

CPR

CNA

5.0
"Maggie was a complete professional in helping to care for our dad. Maggie did overnights with him as he recovered from surgery. She is kind and helpful. She was calm and could redirect him if he became upset. Highly recommend her! "

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Timothy S.


Clifton Park, NY

$25-50/hr20 yrs exp

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: Mobility assistance, light cleaning, dementia, errands, companionship, meal prep & 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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Laura D.


Mechanicville, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a former CNA , and patient care technician, currently working as a medical assistant and HHA with 15+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, companionship, hospice services, live-in home care, dementia, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

Wound Care

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

Peggy K.

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Lashara H.


Troy, NY

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Certified PCA Over 10+ Yrs

I am a Certified PCA for over 10+years.. I have experience in Alzheimers Dementia Stroke Parkinsons MS Diabetes Cancer Hospice Fall Risk Bed Ridden/ Just Patients that need help all around the house.. I Assist in All Daily Routines Bathing Dressing Nail/Hair Care Meals Light Cleaning Shopping Doc Appointments and Companionship.....
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Elisabel V.


Watervliet, NY

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

Elderly/Seniors

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) with over 12 years of experience working with seniors. Experience with ADL's, light housekeeping, meal prep, transporting to and from appointments/errands and much more. Years of experience working with clients with Dementia, Parkinson's disease, COPD and physical disability. Various settings...
Elisabel can also help with: Errands, meal prep, light cleaning, companionship, hospice services, dementia & more
Skills:

CNA

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Rhonda D.


Troy, NY

$22-50/hr10 yrs exp

Hospice/Palliative Care

I have 10 years of LTC experience, I am CPR certified, I am CNA certified in two states New York and Massachusetts. I have managed homecare cases for 7 years! My experience is with Alzheimer's, dementia, hospice, palliative care, epilepsy, Parkinson's, Supra nuclear palsy, muscular dystrophy, brain cancer, pancreatic cancer,...
Rhonda can also help with: Personal care, meal prep, dementia, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

CNA

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Tiffany H.


Valley Falls, NY

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Professional, Caring, Experienced, PCA

I love and enjoy working with the elderly. I pay attention to details and go above and beyond to make people happy. With years of experience working with elderly including CPR and choking, first aid certified, bathing and sponge baths, hospice and dementia care and mentally disabled also non verbal, feeding tube, dispersment of...
Tiffany can also help with: Errands, hospice services, meal prep, companionship, dementia, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Home Health Aide

CPR

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Brittany H.


Cohoes, NY

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

I am a patient care technician, nursing assistant and a clinical medical assistant. I have worked in the hospital setting with experience ranging from emergency care to hospice care for 12 years. . I have extended experience with psychological conditions. I work with veterans with conditions ranging from Dementia, Alzheimer's,...
Brittany can also help with: Hospice services, transportation, light cleaning, errands, dementia, meal prep & more
Skills:

CNA

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Jessica C.


Troy, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Professional Personal Care Aide With Over 15 Years Experience Available To Work Part-time.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi I have over 25 years experience as a care giver for the elderly and disabled. I am experienced in first aid, CPR, g-tube feedings, wound care, medication and insulin administration. My care ranges from companion to hospice care. I also provide transport, light housework, food prep, errands and medication management. If you...
Jessica can also help with: Live-in home care, errands, light cleaning, dementia, companionship, hospice services & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

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Christina B.


Cohoes, NY

$26/hr5 yrs exp

Very Experienced In Many Areas And Open Minded

I have approximately 5 years of experience. I can help with Home Care and Medical Management. I have experience working in Nursing Homes and regular homes. Used to work with mentally disabled people as well and loved it. Experience with Comfort Care and Hospice. I'm someone who really is open to a lot of things and I don't back...
Christina can also help with: Live-in home care, light cleaning, dementia, hospice services, errands, meal prep & more
Skills:

CNA

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: Hospice services, errands, companionship, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

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Penny S.


Troy, NY

$20-35/hr4 yrs exp

I was a CNA in the 90's and employed at a nursing home in Troy. I've done private duty for a quadriplegic operating the hoyer lift. Practiced range of motion. My last client was my neighbor growing up. I cared for him up to his hospice care. My goal is to be professional and compassionate.
Penny can also help with: Errands, hospice services, light cleaning, respite care, meal prep
Skills:

CNA

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Leslie C.


Clifton Park, NY

$15-20/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, hospice services, personal care, home modification
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Sarah J.


Albany, NY

$30/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: Live-in home care, meal prep, dementia, hospice services, companionship, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Home Health Aide

CNA

5.0
"Sara has always been a reliable hard-working compassionate person, Always being attentive to the needs of others and helping to improve their quality of life. I have known her for the last 20 years working with her as a colleague"

Amelia M.

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Mary-kathleen B.


Albany, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Retired Rn Looking For Caregiver Position Part time. Companion And Help At Home, Errands.

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Retired RN back in workforce , last 12 years many elder cases , cooking , cleaning , meds and Dr appts. Dementia, visually impaired patients, hospice . Activities of daily living . Really enjoy listening to people's life stories and seeing the joy as they relive their memories. Fully vaccinated and boosted.
Mary-kathleen can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, dementia, errands, personal care, companionship & more
5.0
"Kate has served our family with nearly three wonderful years of caretaking for my 95 year old Nana. Her care and compassion are unmatched! My Nana has several chronic diseases that Kate helped our family navigate and treat with the same level of devotion and...

Katie B.

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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, light cleaning, companionship, live-in home care, meal prep, dementia & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Home Health Aide

CPR

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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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: Hospice services, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep, companionship, errands & more
Skills:

CPR

Wound Care

CNA

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

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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: Hospice services, dementia, home modification, light cleaning, errands, live-in home care & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Home Health Aide

Wound Care

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...

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Recent hospice care reviews in Melrose, NY

Danielle W.

5.0

I highly recommend Danielle as a caregiver for your loved one. She is professional, skilled, and caring. My family was able to rest easy knowing my parents were in Danielle's care.

- Debbie S.

Magdeline P.

5.0

Maggie was a complete professional in helping to care for our dad. Maggie did overnights with him as he recovered from surgery. She is kind and helpful. She was calm and could redirect him if he became upset. Highly recommend her!

- Care member

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.

Laura D.

5.0

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

- Peggy K.

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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