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60 personal assistants are listed in Poughkeepsie, NY
The average posted rate is $23/hr as of April 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: Personal care, dementia, companionship
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 5 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: Hospice services, home modification, errands, meal prep, dementia, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Megan took care of my mother. She is dependable warm and compassionate and great with the elderly."
Jodie K.
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: Personal care, companionship, mobility assistance, dementia
Skills:
CNA
CPR
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, dementia, companionship, live-in home care, respite care & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
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: Companionship, dementia, meal prep, live-in home care, hospice services, mobility assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
Licensed Nurse
CNA
5.0
"Alisa has gone above and beyond for our family. She has come at a moments notice when we needed her and followed up to make sure things were improving. She's reliable and also flexible if we need to move days/times or add hours. She has a wealth of knowledge and...
Lauren C.
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: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Stacey M.
Poughkeepsie, NY
$10-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Part-Time Assistant For Errands Household/Office/Personal
I am a very responsible woman with my own transportation. Honest, on time, hard working. I have current references. Childcare, Shopping, banking, errands, office tasks, dog walking, etc.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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: Personal care, live-in home 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, mobility assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, errands, companionship & 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:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
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: Meal prep, transportation, light cleaning, errands
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: Dementia, errands, companionship, light cleaning, hospice services, home modification & more
Skills:
Wound Care
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, home modification, errands, personal care
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.
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, transportation, errands
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: Errands, dementia, companionship, hospice services, light cleaning, mobility assistance & more
Skills:
CNA
Licensed Nurse
CPR
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, personal care, visiting physician
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Krista B.
Poughkeepsie, NY
$40/hr • 1 yrs exp
I'd describe my personality as friendly, funny, and loyal.
I like caring for seniors because I love
To help others and feel it's part of Gods plan for my life. As I approach getting older, I hope I am fortunate enough to find a caring person such as myself to be there for me.
I'm looking for a job that fulfills my
God given...
Krista can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, meal prep, errands, dementia, hospice services & more
Skills:
CPR
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
Shelly M.
Poughkeepsie, NY
$25-40/hr • 3 yrs exp
My mission is to enhance the quality of life for seniors by offering a range of support services, including shower assistance, personalized meal prep, personal shopping, cleaning, companionship, and more.
I'd describe my personality as compassionate , patient, and caring .
I like caring for seniors because taking care of...
Shelly can also help with: Transportation, errands, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Home Health Aide
I have 30 years experience providing care for individuals with varying disabilities working at Cardinal Hayes Home For Children. It is a passion of mine to be in this field of service. I consider myself a very compassionate person and I feel satisfied and fulfilled knowing I'm assisting a fellow human being to live a full life
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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
Alisa P.
5.0
We hired Alisa to help with the care of my elderly mom who is in a wheelchair. Alisa is very professional, dependable and is great help with my mom. She is always willing to help out and is a pleasure to work with
- Debbie F.
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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 April, 2025 is $23.21 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 39 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.
Ratings for Poughkeepsie, NY personal assistants listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.1 / 5
Personal Assistants in Poughkeepsie, NY are rated 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 21 reviews of the 60 listed personal assistants.