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Kedie M.

A Dedicated Hardworking Caregiver

Poughkeepsie, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Dementia
home modification
meal prep
light cleaning
live-in home care
+ 1 more
Experienced Caregiver with 10 plus years caring for the elderly population. I'm very reliable, diligent, caring and hardworking. I'm also CPR certified.

Care Member says "I wholeheartedly and enthusiastically recommend Kedie she is wonderful, caring, compassionate, skilled, sensitive, insightful and a capable aide to our...

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Alithia O.

Caregiver Available For Part Time Work.

Poughkeepsie, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Dementia
hospice services
mobility assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have14 years experience in providing senior care in the home setting as well as in the medical setting. I am also open to doing light housekeeping, medications, and transportation to medical appointments and cooking meals.

Nina F. says "Alithia worked for my grandmother, who had advanced dementia. She was professional, reliable and very capable. Was able to handle difficult situations and...

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Lali G.

Home Helth Aid/caregiver

Poughkeepsie, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Dementia
errands
mobility assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Home Health Aid available. 20 years experience in home healthcare. As I work with patients I provide love and care. My goal is that my patients are able to maintain their independence and that I meet the needs of each person I care for, I have respect for them. I am kind hearted and I really care about the patient. Certified...

Bethanne H. says "So kind and extremely reliable! Lali has been an absolute blessing for my family. Highly recommend if you have loved ones in need of a helping hand."

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Alisa P.

Full/Part/ As Needed Time Caregiver

Poughkeepsie, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Dementia
hospice services
mobility assistance
live-in home care
meal prep
+ 1 more
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...

Debbie F. says "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...

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Ana L.

Poughkeepsie, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Dementia
errands
live-in home care
hospice services
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I described myself as a caring, responsible, and patient caregiver. I have 8 years of experience in adult and senior care. I do my very best to be as dependable, reliable, compassionate, and caring as I can be. My services include meal preparation, giving medication, helping with showers, or sponge baths, driving to doctor's...

Geralyn L. says "Ana and her sister in law cared for my mother. Ana and Judith were the kindest most patient and giving people I have had the pleasure of working with....

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Karine R.

Cheergiver

Poughkeepsie, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Hospice services
live-in home care
personal care
dementia
I'm a certified CPR/HHA caregiver and have been assisting the elderly for over 20 years. I've worked in a private and professional settings caring for clients/patients with dementia, heart disease, Parkinson, pulmonary disease, stroke and more. I've assisted with basic companionship to total care which includes activities of...

Vikram D. says "Excellent caregiver! Knowledgeable, observant, caring and understanding! Highly recommend! "

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Keyana P.

Seeking Full Time Cases

Poughkeepsie, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience
Dementia
errands
meal prep
hospice services
light cleaning
+ 1 more
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...

Courtney D. says "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...

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Carmelita S.

Certified Home Health Aide

Poughkeepsie, NY

4.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Home modification
hospice services
visiting physician
personal care
respite care
+ 1 more
I started out caring for my mother in 2001, with that experience I learned to work a hoyer lift to help my mother transport in and out of bed safely. That experience allowed me to learn about home care on a profound level. Handling medical appointments, medical care, preparing meals, bathing, grooming and spending time with my...

Cee C. says "Carmelita is the best human being you could find out there. Her love and care of her mother was beyond what you could ever imagine."

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Sherifa B.

Certifed Nursing Assistance

Poughkeepsie, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Dementia
mobility assistance
personal care
companionship
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...

Care Member says "Sherifa is very professional . Very kind to my mom. She is in good hands"

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Glenn S.

Full Time Professional Caregiver- Caregiver For Individuals (ages 50-78) In Private Home Settings.

Poughkeepsie, NY

from
$20/hr
6 years experience
Personal care
I have been a caregiver for individuals in need of personal care, since 2014 (ages 50-78). Not only have I cared for individuals with physical disabilities, but also individuals with mental disabilities as well.
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Kathleen A.

Part Time Caregiver Available

Poughkeepsie, NY

from
$20/hr
5 years experience
Personal care
Hello, my name is Kittie. I am a kind, patient and caring mom of two children. I am available to provide caregiving, light housekeeping, meal prep, errands, grocery shopping and companion care services. Really, whatever would be most helpful to you and your loved one. I understand how important it can be to find the right person...
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Latarra N.

Caring Caregiver...

Poughkeepsie, NY

from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Errands
home modification
live-in home care
hospice services
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Tara is a dedicated, versatile, and charismatic professional with a strong background in caregiving. With proven experience in customer service, project management, leadership, and nursing, I am committed to excellence and growth. Tara strives to make a positive impact through compassionate, patient - centered care and...
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Marisela H.

Laugh And Smile Caregiver

Poughkeepsie, NY

from
$35/hr
4 years experience
Personal care
respite care
visiting nurse
visiting physician
live-in home care
I love providing home caregiver services to those that would otherwise not be able to do so. The smile on their faces is overwhelming and makes me feel I have done my job right. I have always enjoyed helping people so I know I am doing the right thing. I always give 100% and do the best job I can, with no exceptions or excuses....
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Laura H.

Personal Caregiver For Any Age

Poughkeepsie, NY

from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Dementia
errands
meal prep
hospice services
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I have raised five (5) children to young adults. I have experience in home health care. I have taken care of numerous adults, unfortunately, through different stages of illnesses. I also have experience in the field of pharmacology.
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Amabilia A.

Caregiver

Poughkeepsie, NY

from
$35/hr
10 years experience
Hospice services
light cleaning
personal care
live-in home care
meal prep
+ 1 more
I am a compassionate and a result-driven professional. I am passionate about achieving physical and emotional comfort for my patients. I only wish to utilize compassionate nature and skills in helping clients with daily chores and anything else they made need help with.
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Maybelle S.

Caregiver

Poughkeepsie, NY

from
$16/hr
1 year experience
Errands
light cleaning
meal prep
transportation
dementia
Hi there! I'm a passionate, kind, and general caregiver. I've always had a love for taking care of others and love learning new skills (in life and in my profession) that make me a better person/worker. My main goal is creating a loving environment where my client comes first. It's my honor to work with your loved ones and lift...
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Elle A.

Compassionate & Reliable Caregiver Treating Your Loved Ones Like Family At Every Stage Of Life

Poughkeepsie, NY

from
$28/hr
1 year experience
Hospice services
light cleaning
meal prep
mobility assistance
companionship
Hi! I'm Elle, a dependable and compassionate caregiver with several years of experience. I believe great care starts with empathy, respect, and patience. I strive to make every client feel safe, heard, and valued--whether I'm helping with daily tasks, preparing meals, or just sharing conversation. I've cared for my own loved...
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Amaia C.

Senior caregiver

Poughkeepsie, NY

from
$19/hr
2 years experience
Errands
light cleaning
live-in home care
meal prep
dementia
My name is Amaia, and I am an experienced Direct Support Professional with a skills in working with intellectually disabled individuals. Over the years, I have developed an understanding of the needs and challenges faced by those in need and I am dedicated to providing effective support to enhance their quality of life. In...
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Taina M.

Dedicated Home Care Assistant

Poughkeepsie, NY

from
$23/hr
15 years experience
Dementia
errands
personal care
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
I'd describe my personality as reliable passionate and hard working I like caring for seniors because it is personally fulfilling and a rewarding experience that forms meaningful relationships and making a difference in someone's life. I'm looking for a job that has a positive work environment and career growth. Most of all...
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Alexis S.

Poughkeepsie, NY

from
$25/hr
1 year experience
Light cleaning
errands
Making a positive difference in someone's life is what drives me. I'm a compassionate caregiver with a college degree and a year of experience supporting adults and seniors. My background includes First Aid Training. I'm skilled at de-escalating stressful situations and handling confusion with patience and empathy. I provide...
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  • 60 caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $23.12/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated caregivers is 4.9

Recent caregiver reviews from local parents in Poughkeepsie, NY

Caregivers in Poughkeepsie, NY are rated 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 35 reviews of the 60 listed caregivers

Kedie M.

I wholeheartedly and enthusiastically recommend Kedie she is wonderful, caring, compassionate, skilled, sensitive, insightful and a capable...

- Care member

Alithia O.

Alithia worked for my grandmother, who had advanced dementia. She was professional, reliable and very capable. Was able to handle difficult...

- Nina F.

Lali G.

So kind and extremely reliable! Lali has been an absolute blessing for my family. Highly recommend if you have loved ones in need of a...

- Bethanne H.

FAQs for finding caregivers in Poughkeepsie, NY

Most private senior caregiver services in Poughkeepsie, NY will offer companionship, safety supervision, and assistance with daily activities in the comfort of the person's home. Caregivers can help seniors to move safely around their home, provide social and emotional support, assist with different degrees of personal care (bathing, dressing, or feeding), and help with meal preparations or light housekeeping. They can also help your loved one with medication reminders, and some can even drive them to any errand or doctor appointments around Poughkeepsie.

The average rate for hiring a caregiver in Poughkeepsie, NY on Care.com as of November, 2025 is $23.12 per hour. This cost may fluctuate depending on the type of assistance needed by your senior loved one and the caregiver's experience and certifications.

There are currently 58 caregivers in Poughkeepsie, NY on Care.com. You can filter and sort caregivers by distance from Poughkeepsie, NY or zip code, although you can expand the radius of your search if you'd like to increase your options. From there, compare candidates by reading about their experience working with seniors, the type of caregiving services they provide, and their hourly rate. Be sure to run background checks and check references from other families in Poughkeepsie before making a hiring decision.

Yes, caregivers near you in Poughkeepsie, NY on Care.com are asked to complete an annual background check called a CareCheck. Senior caregivers who complete this background check will have a badge on their profile displaying the date it was run. While CareCheck is a good start, we strongly recommend that you follow some additional steps for hiring a caregiver for seniors safely, which include interviewing candidates, checking references, and running your own background check. Visit our Safety Center to learn more.

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