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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, dementia, mobility assistance, companionship, errands, meal prep & more
Skills:
Wound Care
CPR
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: Errands, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep, live-in home care, transportation & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Kiran G.
Cohoes, NY
$25-50/hr
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: Transportation, meal prep, errands, light cleaning
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: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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: Light cleaning, mobility assistance, meal prep, respite care, home modification
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, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
4.5
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a well organized and professional, trustworthy individual, possessing an energetic and outgoing, positive personality. I'm currently in nursing school, but I have my BS in Wellness Management/Health Science, with experience in sports anatomy, healthcare, nutrition, child psychology and education. I have cared for children...
Meghan can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Meghan is caring, compassionate, patient, understanding, and intuitive with children. She is well educated and observant, assertive and non judgmental. She truly enjoys working with children and it shows!"
Sarah C.
5.0
(8)
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: Hospice services, companionship, dementia, light cleaning, errands, meal prep & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"She was very dependable a very hard dedicated employee."
Care member
5.0
(1)
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: Visiting physician, dementia, hospice services, respite care, personal care, live-in home 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
Janelle W.
Troy, NY
$45/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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: Personal care, hospice services, dementia, mobility assistance
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
CPR
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.
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Micki F.
5.0
(1)
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: Personal care, light cleaning, transportation, companionship, 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.
Ellie L.
Clifton Park, NY
$16-27/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Caregiver Also For Children With Special Needs
4.8
(5)
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, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Ellie is a joy to work with, responsible and loving.
Ellie began watching my two children when my youngest son was less than 3 months old. She took care of both my son and my 2 year old daughter. As a fellow parent, I am sure you know that it can be difficult....
Carrie S.
5.0
(1)
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, mobility assistance, dementia, meal prep, errands, companionship & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Extremely professional, capable and compassionate. Excellent choice."
Orest B.
5.0
(10)
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: Companionship, transportation, errands, dementia
5.0
"Very caring toward elderly patients . Reliable and knowledgeable . Always carries a professional demeanor/ competent."
Michele 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: Light cleaning, dementia, errands, meal prep, companionship, hospice services & 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.
5.0
(2)
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: Dementia, companionship, errands, meal prep, light cleaning, mobility assistance & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Kathleen took care of my mother when we were in a pinch. My mother wasn't responding well to her medical treatments and I do not live near her so I was in a difficult situation. Kathleen did a wonderful job making her feel cared for and comfortable which was...
Cherisse D.
I am an active and retired professional who is available for any type of personal assistance, errands, visiting/socialization, cooking, organizing, and household chores in the Clifton Park/ Halfmoon area. I am responsible, dependable, organized, professional, trustworthy, intelligent, honest, and kind. I have several references...
Meghan C.
Albany, NY
$16/hr • 10 yrs exp
Short-Notice Reliable Transportation, Odd Jobs, & Personal Assistance
I was a household manager for a family for two years, doing various errands and shopping, as well as child care and transportation for that family. I have watched children for many years, am educated, and have excellent references.
I worked in an assisted living home experience with medications and patient care, Im a very responsible woman.
Suyapa can also help with: Meal prep, errands, light cleaning, dementia
Skills:
Home Health Aide
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
Meghan C.
5.0
Meghan worked for my family for 7 years, caring for three children. She was extremely reliable, punctual, and took the kids on excursions when they weren’t in school. She also helped with simple household chores, like keeping up with the kids laundry. Any family who hires her would be getting...
- Care member
Akosua D.
5.0
She was very dependable a very hard dedicated employee.
- Care member
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.
John D.
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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FAQs for finding personal assistants in Cohoes
In 2025, how much does it cost to hire a personal assistant in Cohoes, NY?
The average rate for hiring a personal assistant in Cohoes, NY on Care.com as of January, 2025 is $22.83 per hour. The cost may fluctuate depending on the type of service you need assistance with and how frequently.
How can I find a good personal assistant near me in Cohoes?
Care.com has 6 personal assistants in Cohoes, NY. To start the search process, you will first need to create an account by answering a few simple questions to find the personal assistant services that match your needs. You will then have the option to either post a job and receive applications from candidates, or search for personal assistants directly on the platform. You can filter results by distance from Cohoes or hourly rate, and then compare the assistants' skills and services they offer. After selecting a few candidates, you can schedule interviews, check references and hire the personal assistant that best fits your needs.
What services can a personal assistant provide in Cohoes?
Most personal assistants in Cohoes, NY can help families with a combination of general errands, shopping, organizing events and managing a parent's schedule. Personal assistants typically do not provide child care services, but they can help by driving kids to and from school or other activities around Cohoes. Additionally, some personal assistants are okay with performing pet care or even light housekeeping duties, but these duties are less common.