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Find personal assistants in Cohoes, NY that you’ll love

60 personal assistants are listed in Cohoes, NY

The average posted rate is $22/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby personal assistants is 5 years

Personal assistants in Cohoes, NY

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Diamond E.


Cohoes, NY

$25/hr

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My name is Diamond and I been in the healthcare field for 5 years now . I worked with people with disabilities and I also worked with people with dementia in a assistant living I currently still work with assistant living . I cook I clean have a great personality get along with every one I come across. Very professional great...
Diamond can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, errands, dementia, companionship, mobility assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

Wound Care

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Laura A.


Cohoes, NY

$16-25/hr • 3 yrs exp

Compassionate and dedicated caregiver with years of experience supporting individuals of all ages, including those with developmental disabilities, Alzheimer's, and seniors in need of extra care. I specialize in providing personalized, hands-on assistance with daily activities, meal preparation, medication management, and...
Laura can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, transportation, light cleaning, meal prep, errands & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

Although new to professional caregiving, I have a deep-rooted passion for supporting and connecting with elderly individuals, shaped by my experiences growing up with my grandparents. I have gained firsthand insight into the importance of compassion and attentive care through my time spent with them. I am eager to bring this...
Kiran can also help with: Meal prep, transportation, errands, light cleaning
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Julia K.


Cohoes, NY

$28-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Full-time Caregiver

Hello, my name is Julia! I am a current stay at home mom looking at getting back into childcare. I have 10+ years of experience working with children both personally and professionally. Along with working with children for my whole career I have a Bachelors Degree in Psychology from Clarkson University (which heavily consisted...
Julia can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, travel, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Caitlin E.


Cohoes, NY

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Sweet, Calm, Nurturing, Orderly

5.0

(3)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Cait. I am looking to babysit regularly or occasionally for families on Saturday's. Thanks for considering me! Specialty toddlers and infants. Easy going and entertaining personality. Professionally mature with a child psychology background. My favorite activities to engage children include outside time, reading, fine...
Caitlin can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Caitlin has been babysitting for us regularly since January. She's extremely dependable, responds to last minute scheduling requests, and always shows up with a smile on her face. Our son got along with her right away. He always looks forward to her visits. She's...

Ariel J.

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Umayma O.


Cohoes, NY

$18-23/hr • 10 yrs exp

Senior Care

With over 10 years of experience as a dedicated caregiver, I have developed a deep passion for providing compassionate and personalized care to individuals in need. My background includes assisting clients with daily living activities, such as bathing, dressing, meal preparation, and medication management, while fostering a...
Umayma can also help with: Mobility assistance, home modification, light cleaning, meal prep, respite care
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Akosua D.


Albany, NY

$22-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Caring Personal Care Aid

I am a Pca, Cna and residential counselor with over 16 years of experience. I provide my individuals with assistance in their activities of their daily living and I also am medication certified so I can assist with medicine management and appointments etc. I love what I do, it gives me great joy and fulfillment to help others...
Akosua can also help with: Companionship, errands, meal prep, hospice services, dementia, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"I like that Akosua is very responsible reliable and compassionate about her clients and job"

Care member

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Huda M.


Albany, NY

$25-35/hr • 5 yrs exp

Patient Sitter And Nice Personality

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I worked as a science teacher back home for 24 years, I worked as a volunteer teaching assistant for 2 years in Albany High School, and worked as a PCT and PCA in Albany Med for 8 years. I'm also experienced with taking care of cardiac and Alzheimer's patients. Also, I am available to work nights and days.
Huda can also help with: Personal care, light cleaning
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Huda is very hardworking, dedicated, kind, industrious, and has a positive attitude. My family hired Huda on 9am -9pm shifts throughout the week to take care of my grandfather when he was on hospice care at home and was immobile and on a catheter, with dementia....

Sarah H.

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Shanaleha L.


Schenectady, NY

$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Certified Nursing Assistant Full Time/ Part Time

CNA for 22 years. Experience in geriatrics, dementia care, long term care, physical rehabilitation, pediactric and adult ventilators and traumatic brain injury care. I have a Bachelors in Healthcare Management and also NYS Real Estate Sales person license. Currently, I work full time in providing private in home care for elders...
Shanaleha can also help with: Dementia, visiting physician, live-in home care, hospice services, personal care, respite care & more
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Shana is experienced, totally dependable, highly intelligent, has a charming personality, is stimulating company, has excellent judgment. We feel fortunate she was on my husband's care team for years, and now on mine as well."

Care member

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Janelle W.


Troy, NY

$25-45/hr • 3 yrs exp

EDUCATION - TRAINING 2022 Personal Care Aide (PCA), 2020 Troy High School, Troy, NY CARE HISTORY May 2022 - Present Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Trainee I finished my clinical hours - still need to take Prometric exam, will update bio upon completion Responsibilities: Bathing residents, Answering call lights, Grooming...
Janelle can also help with: Dementia, mobility assistance, hospice services, personal care
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

CNA

5.0
"Janelle has been kind, gentle, patient and compassionate with my frail husband. She knows how to protect him from falling and help with his personal care in a way that respects his dignity and privacy. Moreover, she is highly reliable. "

Micki F.

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John D.


Troy, NY

$16/hr • 5 yrs exp

Senior Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I did home health care years ago and enjoyed helping out the elderly. I also did some housekeeping to assist a lady who was unable to do it herself. I am a foster parent, and helping others is what I like to do best. I am going to be honest! I have been out of the workforce for 5 years! We as a family decided it would be best....
John can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, personal care, transportation, errands
5.0
"John has been a great help to me at a very critical time.He has gone out of his way to make sure that I have what I need.Very polite and considerate,he has been a friend."

Timothy H.

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Ellie L.


Clifton Park, NY

$16-27/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver Also For Children With Special Needs

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

As a nanny, I have 11+ years experience in childcare for infants up through adolescence to early teens. In the past, I have performed light duties, ran errands, personal care responsibilities, and was First Aid/CPR certified. I also have experience with special needs children. I enjoy working with infants, toddlers and...
Ellie can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"It has been such a relief to have found Ellie as a nanny for our 2-month old son. We are new to the area and were not able to find referrals through friends or family, so were happy to have interviewed and hired Ellie. From the start, Ellie has been very...

Tina A.

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Ann M.


Albany, NY

$20/hr • 10 yrs exp

PCA

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have had 17 years of professional diverse HHA/ PCA experience working through a few agencies as well as several years of caring for private clients & my immediate family members. I also learn from them and enjoy making their life more comfortable by meeting their personal needs which include the following: Personal care,...
Ann can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, errands, mobility assistance, companionship, dementia & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Extremely professional, capable and compassionate. Excellent choice."

Orest B.

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Wendy H.


Schenectady, NY

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Compassionate Home Care

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I have over 25 years of care giving experience. I cared for a family member who was very ill . So I began caring for seniors with Alzheimer's, Dementia, Congestive heart failure and also Parkinson's. My responsibilities include companionship, personal care, making sure medicines are taken, assisting with dressing, meal...
Wendy can also help with: Dementia, companionship, errands, transportation
5.0
"Wendy came into our lives after in June 2018. The loss of my grandmother had left my mom in a situation of being alone for the first time in over 30 years. Wendy has been a true gift. She is a caring, compassionate caretaker and a wonderful companion for my mom...

Gabriella G.

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Samantha T.


Albany, NY

$25/hr • 7 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Sam and I am a Siena College graduate with a BA in Psychology. I have 7 years of experience working with children ages 4 and up, as well as experience with children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. I have worked with individuals ages 4-35. I currently work for St. Catherine's Center...
Samantha can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Sam was so amazing with your 4yo and 7yo...she was beyond invested in their play and learning! I trusted her completely with my kids. She was also great with driving them around!!!"

Rhiannon P.

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Leslie D.


Schenectady, NY

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Provide Quality Care

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, dementia, hospice services, companionship, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

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.

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Dyanna L.


Albany, NY

$17-33/hr • 8 yrs exp

CNA/PCA

I have been in the health field since 9/2009. I started off as a PCA (personal Care Aide). Within 2 years I took the course to become a nursing assistant. I am currently still Certified with Both. I have Worked in homes, nursing homes, rehabilitation centers, and adult day Programs. I believe this passion came from my mother, as...
Dyanna can also help with: Personal care, respite care, dementia
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

CPR

5.0
"Dyanna is Very Sweet and Respectful.The First Day She Provided Care For my mother, she thanked me for allowing her into my home.You Don't Across Respect like that often . "

Sheila C.

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Kathleen E.


Clifton Park, NY

$28-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Senior Care Caregiver (HHA)

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hi. My name is Kathleen E. I have been caring for Seniors with Dementia for over 30 yrs., including my own Parents and my Maternal Grandmother. I started out as a CNA working in skilled nursing facilities, retirement communities and caring for Seniors in their own individual homes. After I got married, I took a break from my...
Kathleen can also help with: Companionship, errands, mobility assistance, meal prep, dementia, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

5.0
"When my mother was living on her own at Coburg Village I hired Kat to come in a few days a week to make her breakfast and ensure that she took her medication. Kat is compassionate by nature and always positive about things. Caring for the elderly is obviously her...

Hilary B.

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Suyapa B.


Albany, NY

$20-31/hr • 3 yrs exp

Personal Care Assistant

I worked in an assisted living home experience with medications and patient care, Im a very responsible woman.
Suyapa can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, dementia, meal prep
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Angela P.


Latham, NY

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part Time Assistant Available For Home, Business, Child And Animal Care.

I am a hard working middle aged mother to a grown son who has spent a lifetime of performing professional cooking and cleaning jobs. I am very thorough, fast, efficient, reliable, and have a very strong work ethic, with equally strong time management skills. I can also perform a variety of personal assistant tasks, and I have a...

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Recent personal assistant reviews in Cohoes, NY

Caitlin E.

5.0

Caitlin has been babysitting for us regularly since January. She's extremely dependable, responds to last minute scheduling requests, and always shows up with a smile on her face. Our son got along with her right away. He always looks forward to her visits. She's creative about what activities she...

- Ariel J.

Akosua D.

5.0

She was very dependable a very hard dedicated employee.

- Care member

Huda M.

5.0

Huda is very hardworking, dedicated, kind, industrious, and has a positive attitude. My family hired Huda on 9am -9pm shifts throughout the week to take care of my grandfather when he was on hospice care at home and was immobile and on a catheter, with dementia. Huda went above and beyond, not only...

- Sarah H.

Shanaleha L.

5.0

Shana is experienced, totally dependable, highly intelligent, has a charming personality, is stimulating company, has excellent judgment. We feel fortunate she was on my husband's care team for years, and now on mine as well.

- Care member

Janelle W.

5.0

Janelle has been kind, gentle, patient and compassionate with my frail husband. She knows how to protect him from falling and help with his personal care in a way that respects his dignity and privacy. Moreover, she is highly reliable.

- Micki F.

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