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Kelly R.

Experienced Senior/Persons With Disabilities Caregiver

Rensselaer, NY

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Hospice services
meal prep
personal care
light cleaning
errands
+ 1 more
I am a compassionate, reliable and patient caregiver. I am a currently certified and licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant who wants to help you/your loved one live their best life at any age. I will assist with all activities of daily living as well as provide transport and companionship when needed.
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Rensselaer, NY

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$25/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Errands
light cleaning
meal prep
hospice services
dementia
+ 1 more
My name is Carol. I'm an experienced care provider with over 40 years experience. I provide compassionate care to individuals with mobility challenges as well as cognitive issues. I'm versed in assistance with transfers and wheelchair navigation/ adaptive equipment. Can provide daily personal care such as bathing, dressing,...
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Rensselaer, NY

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$30/hr
Meal prep
transportation
respite care
light cleaning
errands
Hi my name is Ellen. I retired from a 23 year career in law enforcement. I am empathic, trustworthy and compassionate. I have personal experience caring for someone close to me with mental illness and disabilities. I also assisted with several modalities of care while in a senior facility. I am able to help with giving a break...
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Albany, NY

4.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Errands
light cleaning
live-in home care
hospice services
dementia
+ 1 more
Making a difference in the lives of adults and seniors is my calling. With 10 years of experience, I'm a Certified Nursing Assistant and Certified Home Health Aide, equipped with CPR Training. I offer respite, live-in, and hospice care, along with assistance in errands, personal care, light housekeeping, meal preparation, and...

Brittany H. says "Very quick to respond. Thorough."

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Troy, NY

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
3 years experience
Mobility assistance
personal care
hospice services
dementia
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...

Micki F. says "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...

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Caring Personal Care Aid

Albany, NY

5.0(1)
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$22/hr
10 years experience
Errands
light cleaning
meal prep
hospice services
dementia
+ 1 more
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...

Care Member says "She was very dependable a very hard dedicated employee."

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Caring For Your Loved Ones

Watervliet, NY

5.0(1)
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$40/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Errands
light cleaning
live-in home care
hospice services
dementia
+ 1 more
My name is Kimberly. I am a Registered Nurse and have worked in healthcare for over 11 years. Prior to becoming an RN, I was a Certified Nursing Assistant and gained extensive experience in home care, assisted living, skilled nursing facilities, and ICU hospital settings. I am passionate about providing high-quality care and...

Daniela F. says "She's been providing home care for clients in my network for over 6 years. She's been providing home care even longer than that. She's a pro, she's a...

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CNA/PCA

Albany, NY

4.7(1)
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$17/hr
8 years experience
Respite care
personal care
dementia
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...

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

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Home Health Aide

Watervliet, NY

3.0(1)
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$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Errands
light cleaning
live-in home care
hospice services
dementia
+ 1 more
My name is Danielle, and I would love the opportunity to care for your loved one. I have 8 years of experience providing compassionate and dependable care in both home care and long-term care settings. Over the years, I've supported individuals with a wide range of needs, always focusing on dignity, respect, and personalized...

Care Member says "Thank you—I'll include that detail to better reflect the level of care Danielle provided. Here's the updated version: --- I would like to share my...

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PCA

Albany, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Errands
meal prep
mobility assistance
light cleaning
dementia
+ 1 more
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,...

Orest B. says "Extremely professional, capable and compassionate. Excellent choice."

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Responsible,Cheerful Personal Assistant Available For Companion, Housekeeping And Meal Prep

Troy, NY

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$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am a former chef by profession, and have five years experience as a personal assistant to a woman with Alzheimer's disease. We enjoyed day travel to museums and events, and joyful outings of all kinds. Provided care in all aspects of daily chores. Secretarial, food preparation, house organization, and also transportation to...
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Albany, NY

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$22/hr
1 year experience
I am 4th year medical student with varied experience as it ranges working as a personal assistant, summer school instructor, and service learner with individuals of differing special needs.
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Personal Care Assistant

Albany, NY

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
errands
dementia
I have hands-on experience assisting seniors with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, meal preparation, mobility support, and medication reminders. I always aim to create a calm, respectful, and friendly environment where clients feel comfortable and valued. I am also attentive to changes in mood, health, or...
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Albany, NY

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$24/hr
5 years experience
Personal care
transportation
hospice services
dementia
St. Peter's Hospital - Patient Care Technician 09 2018 to 02 2019, Albany NY Assisting post op/bariatric patients daily with eating & hygiene, monitoring vital signs, taking blood sugars, collecting specimens, charting the patients daily activities, emptying foleys & drains also ambulating patients after surgery Concepts Of...
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Part Time Assistant Available For Home, Business, Child And Animal Care.

Latham, NY

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$20/hr
10 years experience
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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Troy, NY

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$22/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Grace, I am offering occasional childcare. I absolutely love babysitting and I have experience with ages ranging from 8 weeks to 12 years. My responsibilities have included driving to/from school or extra-curricular activities, providing enriching entertainment, and tutoring, help with sleep and potty training...
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Teacher Assistant Working With Children With Disabilities

Selkirk, NY

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$16/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
I am a mother of two, and a grandmother of 6 children. I have worked with children my whole life, in daycare settings, running my own daycare while my children were young and presently working with children with Disabilities. I am very prompt, reliable and have a cheerful personality. ,
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Need Help with Errands, Shopping or Assisting with the Home and Pets?

Latham, NY

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$35/hr
10 years experience
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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Albany, NY

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$17/hr
4 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
I have experience through working at children Hospital as a Certified Nursing Assistant. I have also worked with an agency providing home visits, parenting classes and assistance with daily living skills and support in the community. I am very flexible with my schedule and have my own transportation. I have many great...
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Delmar, NY

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$16/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
mobility assistance
light cleaning
dementia
Making a difference in someone's life is what I strive for each day. With three years of experience providing home health, I assist with mobility, dementia care, medical management, meal preparation, and light housekeeping. I adapt to changing routines, de-escalate stressful situations, and handle confusion with patience and...
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  • 60 personal assistants are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $25.00/hr as of April 2026

Recent personal assistant reviews from local parents in Rensselaer, NY

Personal Assistants in Rensselaer, NY are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed personal assistants

Ronnya B.

Very quick to respond. Thorough.

- Brittany H.

Janelle W.

Janelle has been kind, gentle, patient and compassionate with my frail husband. She knows how to protect him from falling and help with his...

- Micki F.

Akosua D.

She was very dependable a very hard dedicated employee.

- Care member

FAQs for finding personal assistants in Rensselaer

The average rate for hiring a personal assistant in Rensselaer, NY on Care.com as of April, 2026 is $25.00 per hour. The cost may fluctuate depending on the type of service you need assistance with and how frequently.

Care.com has 3 personal assistants in Rensselaer, 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 Rensselaer 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.

Most personal assistants in Rensselaer, 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 Rensselaer. Additionally, some personal assistants are okay with performing pet care or even light housekeeping duties, but these duties are less common.

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