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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: Organization, general room cleaning
Marika S.
Croton on Hudson, NY
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Caregiver, Companion, Personal Assistant With Nursing Background Available
5.0
(11)
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: Personal care, live-in home care, hospice services, dementia, visiting physician
Skills:
CNA
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...
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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: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She is that kind of sitter who gets down on the floor to play. She is innovative and playful and works well with different ages. She watches my 6yr old and has since he was born. She is trustworthy and responsible. She has helped nurture my son and will continue to...
Stephanie C.
Elizabeth M.
Ossining, NY
$30-39/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced And Reliable Childcare As Well As Household Management
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello Families!
I started babysitting at age 11 and love working with children and families.
Prior to starting my own family I worked in high net worth domestic settings, in different roles: Governess/Nanny, Household Manager, Personal Assistant, etc.
I'm a mother to two school-aged kids and I'm looking for one-time and...
Elizabeth can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Elizabeth is amazing. She helped with dinner/straightening up, kids love her. Would definitely hire again."
Douglas M.
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: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Annette is an all star! She started looking after my child when my baby was 10 weeks and I could not have been more at peace. I recommend Annette wholeheartedly.
Annette has a natural knack for looking after children and she cares deeply for the kids. She...
Leif G.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Will be certified personal care assistant and home health aide assistant by end of January 2025. Have experience taking care of a loved one in my home so I am family with basic needs of elderly person.
5.0
"As both a caregiver and a tutor, I can't give Megha enough accolades! She is punctual and thorough and her mannerism is professional yet caring. She is patient and soft spoken and it's a pleasure to know that my boys are in good hands. As a single mom working full...
Jennifer G.
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
(4)
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 has tutored our 12 and 10 year old children and did a wonderful job. She was always well prepared and had a great rapport with our kids. Highly recommend…"
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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: Light cleaning, errands, meal prep, dementia, companionship, live-in home care & 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.
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
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.
Natalia S.
Scarsdale, NY
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Energetic And Responsible Nanny Available For Full Time Job Starting September
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a young woman from a large family. Being the middle child of 5 children has afforded me the knowledge and expertise needed to deal with all ages. With 2 working parents and as the eldest girl, I was often the caregiver for the smaller ones in our home. It was during these years that I realized my love for taking care of...
Natalia can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"There are not enough superlatives in the English language to adequately describe and define Natalia. She is truly the best sitter I have ever used and the only one that both of my kids adored. She is punctual, disciplined, reliable, funny, patient etc etc etc.... I...
Muz L.
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, 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: Light cleaning, hospice services, meal prep, errands, dementia, live-in home care & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Diligent Caregiver focused on providing best support through personalized care-giving that requires managing
individual medical conditions. Bringing over 30 years of experience in serving chronically ill patients,
including assisting with daily living activities...
Steven C.
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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, 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: Live-in home care, light cleaning, personal care, errands, dementia, meal prep & 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: Light cleaning, hospice services, personal care, dementia, companionship, mobility assistance & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
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
(2)
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: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep & 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: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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...
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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: Live-in home care, light cleaning, personal care, errands, dementia, meal prep & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
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: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, 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...
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Recent personal assistant reviews in Thornwood, NY
Marika S.
5.0
There are not enough words to express how special Marika is. She came into our lives when our family needed her most, and instantly felt like part of our family. She took care of my mother with Parkinson’s dementia for 3 years. Marika is the kindest, most loving, attentive, supportive, patient, and...
- 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.
Elizabeth M.
5.0
Elizabeth is amazing. She helped with dinner/straightening up, kids love her. Would definitely hire again.
- Douglas M.
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.
Megha S.
5.0
As both a caregiver and a tutor, I can't give Megha enough accolades! She is punctual and thorough and her mannerism is professional yet caring. She is patient and soft spoken and it's a pleasure to know that my boys are in good hands. As a single mom working full time it is incredibly important...
- Jennifer G.
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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 April, 2025 is $35.00 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.