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60 personal assistants are listed in Poughkeepsie, NY
The average posted rate is $23/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby personal assistants is 6 years
Personal assistants in Poughkeepsie, NY
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have 21 years of experience with taking care of the elderly . I have had a certificate for nursing assistant and also have my home health aide certificate as well as my pca. I have many years of experience with dementia, Alzheimer's, stroke patients, cancer, end of life, vascular dementia and hospice care. I have a great...
Jodie can also help with: Dementia, companionship, personal care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Jodie took care of my grandmother. She is wonderful with the elderly"
Megan D.
3.9
(7)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am a certified nursing assistant. I have been in this field for 12 years. I am also CPR certified. I take care of the elderly as I love doing. Very warm and compassionate. I am available on the weekends and the evenings during the week. Being able to help and provide for the ones who don't have the physical ability to do so....
Megan can also help with: Light cleaning, home modification, hospice services, meal prep, dementia, errands & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Megan was so kind and loving to my grandfather. With medication and putting him on a schedule to regulate his in home lifestyle. We've had other people before but those individuals didn't put as much effort into normalizing his new in home life. She was great all...
KYLE B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, My name is Sherifa I've been a Certifed Nursing Assistant for 10+ yrs. My skills include Excellent personal care, very dependable and reliable. very easy to get along with. Trust worthy. my coal is to make sure that your love one is love and cared for. just as I would care for my own family.
I will do my job to best of...
Sherifa can also help with: Mobility assistance, dementia, companionship, personal care
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Sherifa is very professional . Very kind to my mom. She is in good hands"
Care member
Tracey P.
Poughkeepsie, NY
$23-35/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi Families!
I'm Tracey a 22-year-old college graduate. I just graduated in may WooHoo! Majored in Biology and Psychology! Over the years I've had experience in many different fields ranging from working with mentality disabled children to also becoming a certified CNA! I worked at a nursing home for the summer then went on and...
Tracey can also help with: Mobility assistance, personal care, companionship, respite care, dementia, live-in home care & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
(1)
Experience as an Eldercare Caregiver for the past 5 years. I am vaccinated for the Covid 19.
I am agreeable, caring and mature. Safety and Reliability are paramount to me, as well as clean, work environment.
Experience:
I have worked with many people over the years. Nursing Homes and private cases. companionship, feeding, and...
Keyana can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, companionship, light cleaning, hospice services, errands & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
CPR
5.0
"Keyana has a wonderful personality. I have known her for over 16 years. Keyana love to help everyone. The best word that I could think of to describe Keyana. Is vibrant. An I know for a fact that she likes to work."
Courtney D.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I'm a Certified Nursing Assistant working in home based and nursing home settings over the past 10 years. I am experience with mechanical lift, bathing, feeding, companionship etc... I've worked with bed bond patients has well as the elderly. I'm dependable, trustworthy, patient, kind, pleasant, respectful and compassionate. I'm...
Lisa can also help with: Visiting physician, personal care, dementia, hospice services, companionship, home modification & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Lisa has been providing excellent care for my 74 year old Father at his home. Lisa is compassionate and hardworking. She is a very experienced CNA. She is reliable, punctual and has a great personality. She is very helpful and dedicated to caring for my father. I...
Nicole F.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I would like to thank you for taking the time out to read this. Also, I want to let you know I understand that it is HARD to find a dependable, caring, and honest person who you have to trust to come into your personal space aka your home or your parents home. I hope I can prove you wrong though. I have been in and out of...
Alisa can also help with: Hospice services, companionship, meal prep, mobility assistance, live-in home care, dementia & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
CPR
5.0
"I would like to write an unreserved recommendation for Alisa. Alisa was absolutely amazing. She came into my families life at one of the most difficult times, when my father in law started on hospice. She was professional, compassionate, and everything we needed....
Melanie S.
Hardworking Patient Care Assistant dedicated to high-quality patient care and efficient operations support. Good communicator and team player with organized, detail-oriented mindset. Highly accurate and able to learn new tasks quickly. Clean and organize work, patient, and family areas.
Shanicqua can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Home Health Aide
I'm a jovial person, who is fun loving as well. I take pride in whatever I do and I always try to do it at the best of my ability. I've worked with the elderly in the past and I can say I know I've got the gift of taking care of others who needs assistants who cannot help themselves.
Colleen can also help with: Live-in home care, personal care
Skills:
CPR
CNA
11 years experienced Nursing Assistant
I'd describe my personality as compassionate, empathetic, patient, attentive reliable, adaptable supportive, and a good communicative individual:
I like caring for seniors because it allows me to learn from their life experiences as well as being able to be a companion to them. Aging can...
Jennifer can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, meal prep, companionship, mobility assistance, errands & more
Megan D.
Poughkeepsie, NY
$16/hr
I Am A Certified Nursing Assistant. I Have Been In This Field For 12 Years. I Am Also CPR Certified.
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a certified nursing assistant. I have been in this field for 15 years. I am also CPR certified. I take care of the elderly as I love doing. I have many years of experience with dementia, Alzheimer's, parkinsons, diabetes, strokes, hospice care, end of life, cancer, mental illness ect. Very warm and compassionate. I am...
Megan can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
CPR
Andrea G.
Poughkeepsie, NY
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
I'd describe my personality as outgoing, caring, and understanding.
I like caring for seniors because I enjoy assisting someone who can't care for themselves, and I'm also a lover of seniors.
I'm looking for a job that is flexible and supportive.
I started caring for seniors since the year 2010.
In my spare time, I like...
Andrea can also help with: Personal care, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep, errands, home modification & more
Skills:
CPR
Wound Care
Home Health Aide
Megan P.
Poughkeepsie, NY
$20-50/hr
20 Year Sales Executive Making A Career Change And Looking To Provide Help To Others
I am making a career change after 20 years in Corporate USA. I have spent my career building relationships and am definitely a people person. I returned to school and got my degree in Culinary Arts. While working on building my Personal Chef/Food Delivery Service, I have been working in restaurants and also as a Personal...
Megan can also help with: Transportation, meal prep, errands, light cleaning
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm a Patient Care Assistants working in home based and nursing home settings over the past 6 years. I am experience with mechanical lift, bathing, feeding, companionship etc... I've worked with bed bond patients has well as the elderly. I'm dependable, trustworthy, patient, kind, pleasant, respectful and compassionate. I'm...
Brittany can also help with: Companionship, home modification, dementia, hospice services, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
Wound Care
Dean C.
Poughkeepsie, NY
$25-30/hr • 7 yrs exp
I'd describe my personality as a honest , reliable and loyal person
I like caring for seniors because I love to assist the elderly and make them feel good about them self
I'm looking for a job that provides a sense of fulfilment. I look forword to make a meaningful inpact on the lives of others
I started caring for seniors...
Dean can also help with: Personal care, errands, meal prep, home modification, light cleaning
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Alysia C.
Poughkeepsie, NY
$16-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
I am a licensed personal care aid. I specialize in all the personal care needs in any individual that needs assistance. I am a compassionate, loyal and extremely reliable. I am young and enthusiastic about my position in helping individuals live the qualities of life with ease.
Hi! I have 18 years of personal care experiences. My passion is caring for people in all stages of life. I am competent in personal care and able to assist with medication management if needed. I am an LPN and non smoker. I am confident, energetic and patient. I am also fully vaccinated. With my experience I am able to provide...
Leanna can also help with: Companionship, dementia, mobility assistance, hospice services, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
CPR
I've work with all ages from infants to senor care.
Bilingual in Spanish.
Compassionate caregiver providing exceptional care to the elderly and disabled. Skilled in assisting with daily living activities, including meal preparation and personal care.
Whitneyfer can also help with: Meal prep, transportation, light cleaning, errands
ShellyAnn D.
Poughkeepsie, NY
$21-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
I'd describe my personality as passionate, kind and attentive
I like caring for seniors because I enjoy listening to life experiences, assisting an individual to maintain independence and enjoy life to the fullest.
I'm looking for a job that is rewarding. Not just sitting with or assisting an individual, but a job where I...
ShellyAnn can also help with: Light cleaning, personal care, home modification, dementia, meal prep, errands & more
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
Alysia C.
Poughkeepsie, NY
$16-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have been a certified personal care aide for 10 years. My journey began with providing care for elderly dementia residents in their home, and continued my care giver experience while working in an assisted living facility. I have been medication certified through my facility, so I am comfortable managing and giving...
Alysia can also help with: Dementia, visiting physician, personal care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
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Recent personal assistant reviews in Poughkeepsie, NY
Jodie K.
5.0
Jodie is a wonderful caregiver she took excellent care of my grandfather she stayed with him up until the good lord called him home . Jodie was also very comforting to our family leading up to grandpa's death she was a shoulder to cry on an ear to talk to .
Anyone who hires Jodie will be happy...
- Angela C.
Megan D.
5.0
I wholeheartedly and enthusiastically recommend Megan.who she is wonderful, caring, compassionate, skilled, sensitive, insightful and capable CNA to our elderly client.
I personally hired Megan as part of our Homecare Team, at a point where our client required a high level of assistance and...
- Care member
Sherifa B.
5.0
Sherifa is very professional . Very kind to my mom. She is in good hands
- Care member
Keyana P.
5.0
Keyana has a wonderful personality. I have known her for over 16 years. Keyana love to help everyone. The best word that I could think of to describe Keyana. Is vibrant. An I know for a fact that she likes to work.
- Courtney D.
Lisa C.
5.0
Lisa was amazing! She is kind, loving and caring. She took exceptional care of my father. She is always willing to help in any way possible. I couldn't have asked for anyone better to help out with my father.
- Andrew V.
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FAQs for finding personal assistants in Poughkeepsie
In 2025, how much does it cost to hire a personal assistant in Poughkeepsie, NY?
The average rate for hiring a personal assistant in Poughkeepsie, NY on Care.com as of March, 2025 is $23.05 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 Poughkeepsie?
Care.com has 40 personal assistants in Poughkeepsie, 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 Poughkeepsie 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 Poughkeepsie?
Most personal assistants in Poughkeepsie, 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 Poughkeepsie. Additionally, some personal assistants are okay with performing pet care or even light housekeeping duties, but these duties are less common.