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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
As a former Educator, Executive Recruiter and House Manager, I've found organizational and managerial skills are instrumental to success in any field. My roles have revolved around service, relationships and operational protocols.
I have a Master's degree, strong moral compass and thrive in households that need support with...
Diane can also help with: General room cleaning, organization
Marika S.
Croton on Hudson, NY
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Caregiver, Companion, Personal Assistant With Nursing Background Available
5.0
(10)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I'm a Certified Nursing Assistant. I have been working as a caregiver, companion, and personal assistant for 20+ years, assisting clients/patients in private home settings, with comprehensive care (daily activities, personal care-bathing and bathroom functions, feeding, grooming, taking medications , physical therapy/activity...
Marika can also help with: Hospice services, personal care, dementia, live-in home care, visiting physician
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Marika is absolutely the top of the top. Not only is she professional, dependable, punctual and communicative, but she brings a level of empathy and thoughtfulness to her work that is very rare. She really puts herself "in the shoes" of her clients to figure out...
Dawn C.
Emily H.
Millwood, NY
$25/hr • 13 yrs exp
PT Early Education Student Looking For Part Or Full Time Babysitting Job
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a Pleasantville based nanny and teaching artist. I have a plethora of child care and education experience, including being a full time nanny, working as a preschool teacher in the Montessori environment, and teaching and directing youth theatre. I have over a decade of babysitting and nannying experience with children ages...
Emily can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I highly recommend Emily! She is sweet, responsible and excellent with children. She is always coming up with fun games and activities to play with the children she is in charge of, and takes excellent care of them! "
Galit S.
Annette Y.
Scarsdale, NY
$25-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
HHA, (Elderly Care) Direct Care Counselor (Special Needs), Pet Care, Personal Assistant
5.0
(7)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have been providing elder care for 10 plus years now on a part-time basis while attending school and working at other locations. I love my job and am very good at it. I do this work because it's what I love to do. I am very patient, knowledgeable, friendly, caring and honest. A pretty good cook and believe in safety first and...
Annette can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Annette is god sent. She took great care of our 3 year-old son who is very "handful" at home. Annette is very engaging and kept bringing different activities to keep my son entertained. She brought my son out for play and even get him books and toys. She...
Ziyang N.
Travis T.
Dobbs Ferry, NY
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello Families! My name is Travis and I'm an employee of the Department of Education. I've worked in the role of a Teaching Assistant for the past 9 years. A major part of my work is the teamwork and collaboration that happens between parents and myself. Our combined efforts are essential to achieving big and small results.
I'd...
5.0
"I met Travis because he is the caregiver for one of my customers. He assists with the care of a teenage boy and one of his responsibilities is to helping him with a variety of life skills. Travis really impressed me with his ability to encourage his mentee to...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Are you looking for a patient, dependable, and effective tutor to assist your child with test prep, homework, or ever-changing curricula? I can help! I am an experienced certified educator and tutor with 12 years of service in public elementary and middle schools.
I have extensive tutoring experience and have helped students...
5.0
"Rachel is a highly-professional, effective, and caring tutor. We hired her for four months to help our 5th grader prepare for the ISEE test. She was very organized in planing each session, leaving our son with extra assignments, and providing a thoughtful email...
Adam A.
Lissette R.
White Plains, NY
$28/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Geriatric Case Manager - NYS Department Of Health /Caregiver
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Serving older adults, seniors and elders. Assisted Living Experienced - Former Social Service Director and ADL provider. Shift and 24 - hour care. Professional Assessments, Case Management, Non- Medical In -Home Care. Expertise in Bathing Dressing, Personal Grooming and Hygiene, Transferring, Wheelchairs, Walk Along Assist,...
Lissette can also help with: Companionship, dementia, meal prep, live-in home care, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"We hired Lissette over the summer when I went away and was in need of extra assistance for my mom who suffers from early onset Alzheimer's. Lisette is incredibly compassionate , caring, knowledgeable and quickly connected and became a dear friend to my mom. She...
Kristin D.
5.0
(2)
I am a compassionate and experienced caregiver with over 7 years of experience providing top-notch care to seniors. I have a deep understanding of the unique needs of seniors, and I am passionate about helping them maintain their independence and quality of life. I am skilled in providing personal care, managing medications, and...
Nino can also help with: Live-in home care, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia, companionship, errands & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"You will not regret hiring Nino. Starting with her prompt submission of all her credentials, she has not failed us even once in providing care for my mom. She will work on days that no one else would work, with unmatched sincerity and dedication. She is the most...
Care member
Shamila K.
White Plains, NY
$27/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Shamilla and I LOVE kids!! I'm a fun loving, cheerful, obedient and trust worthy mother of 2 kids, cable of multitasking.
Aside from personal experience with my own children, I also have professional experience having worked as a nanny and day care assistant with different groups of children ranging from infants to...
Shamila can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"shamila took care of my 10 year old boy while is stayed at hospital with newborn across the street. she was kind and compassionate to the needs of my child, who was having trouble asjusting to our new temporary normal. shamila had no issues trying to pick up...
Lynn V.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am excited to offer my 10+ years of experience in childcare, animal care, elderly care, and housekeeping. My diverse skill set enables me to provide tailored support for your family's needs.
I have experience with:
* Childcare: Caring for infants (0-12 months) and children (1-15 years) through activities like reading,...
Maria can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Loved her. Unfortunately she had to leave. But it was a pleasure working with her. "
Kirstie B.
Irakli C.
Piermont, NY
$30-45/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced & Compassionate Caregiver | Specialized Senior Care With 30+ Years Of Excellence
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
With over 30 years of experience as a dedicated and compassionate caregiver, I specialize in providing personalized senior care tailored to meet each client's unique needs. My expertise includes assistance with daily living activities, household management, and ensuring a safe, comfortable environment. I am highly skilled in...
Irakli can also help with: Dementia, errands, light cleaning, hospice services, live-in home care, meal prep & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Irakli started working with me when I was in rehab. He was visiting me every day and helped me out with the personal hygiene.
When released from the rehab Irakli brought me back home and since then lived with me as caregiver. At that time, I could not move around...
Walter H.
Priscila D.
Chappaqua, NY
$30-40/hr • 8 yrs exp
Experienced Nanny/Housekeeper Available For Live Out Job
5.0
(1)
I am a very responsible, reliable, patient, caring, and creative person with extensive experience caring for children of all ages. I thoroughly enjoy cooking and engaging in outdoor and educational activities that encompass nature, music, dancing, reading, and art.
Your children will not only receive ample love, attention, and...
Priscila can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Priscila is fantastic. She is smart and hard working. Further, she is creative with designing activities for kids, and mine loved her! She is also a good cleaner and driver. We were sad we couldn't have her continue with us, but know our loss is another family's...
Alexandra B.
Christine G.
West Harrison, NY
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Senior Care Companion Care Taker Errands Doctors Medications Etc
5.0
(1)
Hi my name is Christine and I am passionate, caring, nurturing, helpful and sweet. I love being a caretaker of seniors and have a lot of hands-on experience. I have helped and assisted with walking, cooking, grocery shopping and doctors appointments. I also have helped with interaction by stimulating their minds and entertaining...
Christine can also help with: Personal care, errands, meal prep, dementia, live-in home care, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Christine is extremely caring, nurturing and dependable . She made my mother feel happy and was a great companion also . She played board games and cards also . She did everything she could to make our lives easier . She is very knowledgeable in most areas of home...
Ronnie A.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a Certified Nurse Assistant/ Certified Home Health Aide/Companion over 13 years experience caring for seniors in their homes, and in health care facilities. I am an experienced caring, reliable, friendly, and compassionate person. I have extensive experience caring for seniors who have Alzheimer's/Dementia, poor balance,...
Nancy can also help with: Dementia, personal care, hospice services, light cleaning, mobility assistance, companionship & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Nancy I would like to speak with you for some reason I can't get a message to you any other way"
Dorothy V.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Open for weekends hours and date nights babysitting. I have more than 15 years of experience in childcare. I stayed with 3 kids for 72 hours with no incidents(family went for a short date trip). I have worked as an International student assistant in middle school and nanny. I have Combined Bachelor's And Master's Degree in...
Radmila can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Radmila has worked with our family for five years as a full time caregiver for our three sons. She's been with us since our youngest was 10 weeks old and our oldest was 4. At this point, she is a member of our family and we are so grateful for all that she's done...
Care member
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a very responsible and professional person with a large amount of patience to take care of children. My best work is with my own family. I have a small family consisting of my husband, my daughter and myself. My daughter is very polite and a good student and I'm very proud of her as person as well as a student. In the...
Berta can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Catalina started to help us take care of our daughter when she was 8 months old and now she is 21 months-old.
Catalina has kept our daughter safe, healthy, and happy for all this time! She has been sharing her suggestions on activities to do with our daughter as...
Care member
Sandra C.
Ossining, NY
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 15 years of experience in affordable home care solutions and 24 hour care services.
More specifically: companionship, recovery and physical therapy with special emphasis on Alzheimer's, Dementia, Parkinson's, MS, and hospice.
Additionally, I can help with transportation, personal care, meal preparation, and money...
Sandra can also help with: Errands, live-in home care, personal care, dementia, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Sandra worked for us for over a dozen years. She was our third and final nanny and effectively raised my two children and became a second mother to them. When the kids got older, she worked on the side as a caregiver while the kids were in school, but was home to...
Jonathan B.
5.0
(1)
My name is Elizabeth and I am 29 years old. Between the ages of 13-17, I have babysat for family, friends, neighbors and even friends of friends that have recommended me. I have worked with ages 0m-15y. I enjoy working with children because of how much excitement they bring to life. They encourage me to use my imagination and be...
Elizabeth can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep & more
5.0
"If there’s a caretaker that I would recommend, it’s Elizabeth! She’s great with my two kids who just adore her and get excited when she comes to care for them. She is dedicated, patient and responsible which are characteristics that are essential to caretaking for...
Care member
I have 10+ years experience as a Personal Assistant in NYC and Westchester, NY. I am extremely adept at organizing, doing 20 things at one time and being flexible. I make your life run smoothly!
Skills:
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My experience includes child care, Early Childhood Education Teacher, Personal Assistant, Event Planning, Administrative Assistant and Director, bookkeeping, senior care and customer service. I am an individual who is outgoing, patient and very responsible. I love the outdoors, animals and children.
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Recent personal assistant reviews in Thornwood, NY
Marika S.
5.0
Marika is a dream come true. We could hardly wait for her cheerful arrival every morning. Her relationship and support is not only for the patient, she is there for the whole family. She is fun to be around, but her medical background and experience is extraordinary. She quickly responds to any...
- Care member
Emily H.
5.0
I highly recommend Emily! She is sweet, responsible and excellent with children. She is always coming up with fun games and activities to play with the children she is in charge of, and takes excellent care of them!
- Galit S.
Annette Y.
5.0
Annette is god sent. She took great care of our 3 year-old son who is very "handful" at home. Annette is very engaging and kept bringing different activities to keep my son entertained. She brought my son out for play and even get him books and toys. She understands kids and knows how to keep...
- Ziyang N.
Travis T.
5.0
I met Travis because he is the caregiver for one of my customers. He assists with the care of a teenage boy and one of his responsibilities is to helping him with a variety of life skills. Travis really impressed me with his ability to encourage his mentee to embrace his independence even though he...
- Care member
Rachel D.
5.0
Rachel is a highly-professional, effective, and caring tutor. We hired her for four months to help our 5th grader prepare for the ISEE test. She was very organized in planing each session, leaving our son with extra assignments, and providing a thoughtful email summary of each visit that was...
- Adam A.
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FAQs for finding personal assistants in Thornwood
In 2025, how much does it cost to hire a personal assistant in Thornwood, NY?
The average rate for hiring a personal assistant in Thornwood, NY on Care.com as of March, 2025 is $30.00 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 Thornwood?
Care.com has 1 personal assistants in Thornwood, 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 Thornwood 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 Thornwood?
Most personal assistants in Thornwood, 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 Thornwood. Additionally, some personal assistants are okay with performing pet care or even light housekeeping duties, but these duties are less common.