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Personal assistants in Latham, NY

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Angela P.


Latham, NY

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

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

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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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Jeanne P.


Latham, NY

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Need Help with Errands, Shopping or Assisting with the Home and Pets?

I am looking to help a family run a household. I have over 35 years experience as a wife and mother and recently a new Grammy . I am a savvy business person. I am an avid animal lover, have an excellent driving record, and lots of local families to provide great references. Some of my services include: shopping assistance...
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Molly O.


Latham, NY

$25/hr8 yrs exp

Have Flexible Hours And Friendly Personality

Since I was 13 I have babysat for multiple families. I provide assistance around the household as well as child care. I absolutely love working with children, and would be interested in providing tutoring and cooking as part of my role. I recently graduated from The College of Saint Rose with a bachelor's degree in childhood and...
Molly can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Meghan R.


Latham, NY

$16-20/hr1 yrs exp

Compassionte Senior Caregiver

With years of experience providing attentive and empathetic care for seniors, I offer companionship, assistance with daily activities, and a dedicated approach to ensure comfort, safety, and well-being. I take pride in building meaningful connections and delivering personalized care tailored to each individual's needs.
Meghan can also help with: Meal prep, errands, transportation
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Melyssa P.


Latham, NY

$16-25/hr1 yrs exp

Natural Caregiver

I am often told that I am a natural caregiver. Sometimes I think I should have gone into nursing instead of business. I truly thrive on compassion and caring and I am very patient. Most recently I cared for my 92-year-old grandfather with dementia and before, during and after his major ostomy surgery which he had twice. I was...
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Shanaleha L.


Schenectady, NY

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Certified Nursing Assistant Full Time/ Part Time

5.0

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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: Live-in home care, personal care, dementia, hospice services, respite care, visiting physician & 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."

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Akosua D.


Albany, NY

$22-25/hr10 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, dementia, hospice services, light cleaning, meal prep, errands & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

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

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Aida B.


Schenectady, NY

$33/hr10 yrs exp

Hard Working Personal Care Aide

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Home Care services. Duties included assisting with (ADL) including personal care, hygiene, baths back rubs, shampoo, skin and nail care, dressing, exercises, ambulation and changing / making bed, meal prep, light housekeeping, med reminders, incontinence...
Aida can also help with: Companionship, hospice services, light cleaning, home modification, dementia, errands & more
Skills:

Wound Care

CPR

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Aida cared for our 100 year old mother during both day and night shifts, during her last 6 weeks before she passed. She is very attentive, compassionate and professional. She is very hardworking and was always looking for additional things she could do to help...

Mary B.

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Janelle W.


Troy, NY

$45/hr3 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: Mobility assistance, dementia, personal care, hospice services
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

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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Kathleen E.


Clifton Park, NY

$28-30/hr10 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: Dementia, meal prep, companionship, mobility assistance, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

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.

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Leslie D.


Schenectady, NY

$25/hr10 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: Light cleaning, hospice services, companionship, meal prep, errands, dementia & 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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Ellie L.


Clifton Park, NY

$16-27/hr10 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: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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.

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Ann M.


Albany, NY

$20/hr10 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: Mobility assistance, light cleaning, companionship, errands, dementia, meal prep & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

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

Orest B.

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John D.


Troy, NY

$16/hr5 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: Errands, personal care, light cleaning, transportation, companionship
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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Alicia B.


Guilderland, NY

$20-28/hr4 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Alicia , I went to college and received my bachelors in Childhood Education with a concentration in Mathematics as well as my masters in Special Education from Buffalo State College. I am a very outgoing and active person. While I attended Buffalo State College, I played on the girls basketball team for all...
Alicia can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Alicia is one of my very close friends. I've known her for about 8 years! We played basketball together for the Buffalo State Woman's team! She loves working with children and you can tell she has a passion for it! She is a teacher and she took such an interest in...

Courtney G.

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Angelina L.


Schenectady, NY

$15-25/hr1 yrs exp

I'd describe my personality as kind, caring, compassionate I like caring for seniors because I enjoy helping others. One thing you should know about me is that I am dedicated and hard working. My skills include... cleaning, cooking, assistance with hygiene, medication, errands
Angelina can also help with: Respite care, light cleaning, meal prep, errands, companionship, mobility assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"She learned the patient (my aunt) quickly. Cared and showed empathy and effort above the call. "

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Wendy H.


Schenectady, NY

$25/hr10 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: Transportation, companionship, errands, dementia
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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Motunrayo A.


Schenectady, NY

$20/hr5 yrs exp

I am a compassionate and skilled Senior Caregiver with over 5 years of experience in providing high-quality care to seniors. Certified in CPR and First Aid, with expertise in vital signs monitoring, sugar checkups, and daily living assistance. While I do not drive, I have reliable alternative transportation arrangements that...
Motunrayo can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, errands, companionship, light cleaning, home modification & more
5.0
"I just want to express my sincere gratitude for the exceptional care provided by motunrayo for my grandmother. Her dedication and professionalism had significantly impacted my granny day-to-day life. Her attention to detail, empathy, and commitment to her work did...

Care member

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Suyapa B.


Albany, NY

$20-31/hr3 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: Errands, dementia, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Oma B.


Schenectady, NY

$20/hr10 yrs exp

As A Bright Ambitious Person,where I Can Assist

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Oma and I've been doing in-home personal private care for 10 years. I enjoy caring for people and it's something that comes naturally to me. I've worked with patients who cannot walk, and I've worked with patients with dementia and Alzheimer's. I can also understand how difficult it can be to care for a loved...
Oma can also help with: Companionship, hospice services, live-in home care, errands, dementia, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

Medical Equipment Experience

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Recent personal assistant reviews in Latham, NY

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

Akosua D.

5.0

She was very dependable a very hard dedicated employee.

- Care member

Aida B.

5.0

Aida cared for our 100 year old mother during both day and night shifts, during her last 6 weeks before she passed. She is very attentive, compassionate and professional. She is very hardworking and was always looking for additional things she could do to help us. Very reliable and always showed...

- Mary B.

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.

Kathleen E.

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 personal calling. It was great for...

- Hilary B.

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