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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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning & 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: Transportation, errands, meal prep
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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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Oma B.


Schenectady, NY

$20/hr10 yrs exp

As A Bright Ambitious Person,where I Can Assist

5.0

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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: Dementia, hospice services, light cleaning, errands, live-in home care, companionship & more
Skills:

CPR

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"She is very good with her work. She loves to make others laugh. She is a good worker."

Yadram S.

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Shanaleha L.


Schenectady, NY

$25-30/hr10 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: Visiting physician, personal care, dementia, respite care, live-in home care, hospice services & 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: Light cleaning, companionship, meal prep, errands, hospice services, dementia & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

5.0
"Akosua is one of the best caregivers I’ve ever encountered. She was very punctual, caring and went above and beyond to make my family member comfortable and loved. I would definitely recommend her to anyone needing tremendous care for their family members. "

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Aida B.


Schenectady, NY

$28/hr10 yrs exp

Hard Working Personal Care Aide

Hired by 6 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: Home modification, errands, light cleaning, hospice services, companionship, dementia & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Home Health Aide

Wound Care

5.0
"Aida is hard working, and she goes above and beyond to give the best care for your loved one. "

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Janelle W.


Troy, NY

$25-45/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: Dementia, personal care, mobility assistance, hospice services
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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Samantha T.


Albany, NY

$25/hr7 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: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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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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: Errands, light cleaning, dementia, companionship, mobility assistance, meal prep & 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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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: Companionship, meal prep, light cleaning, errands, dementia, 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.

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Huda M.


Albany, NY

$25-35/hr5 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 hard working and dedicated to her work. She is very efficient and friendly! She is great working with teams but exceeds beyond measures as an individual she would be a perfect fit. She takes quality time with her patients and she makes sure that they...

Malida G.

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Dyanna L.


Albany, NY

$17-33/hr8 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: Dementia, respite care, personal care
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CNA

Home Health Aide

4.0
"There has been times I've needed Dyanna outside of her scheduled hours and she was able to always accommodate me. She very dependable."

Richard M.

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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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Ellie is a wonderful babysitter. She is very caring and loves keeping our children engaged. She is very responsive and keeps us informed about their day. I would absolutely recommend Ellie as a babysitter / nanny. "

Kadan 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: Companionship, mobility assistance, dementia, light cleaning, errands, 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: Light cleaning, errands, personal care, 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: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"I have been friends with Alicia for years and have worked closely with her in school settings. Alicia is such a dependable, caring, and kind person. She is a fantastic teacher and children love her because of her enthusiastic and energetic personality!"

Staci M.

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Angelina L.


Schenectady, NY

$16-25/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, companionship, light cleaning, errands, meal prep, 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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Recent personal assistant reviews in Latham, NY

Oma B.

5.0

She is very good with her work. She loves to make others laugh. She is a good worker.

- Yadram S.

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.

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