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Wendy H.

Compassionate Home Care

Schenectady, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Companionship
dementia
errands
transportation
I have over 25 years of care giving experience. I cared for a family member who was very ill . So I began caring for seniors with Alzheimer's, Dementia, Congestive heart failure and also Parkinson's. My responsibilities include companionship, personal care, making sure medicines are taken, assisting with dressing, meal...

Susan B. says "Wendy is one of the most reliable kind honest people I know- She has been with our family for almost a year now and I don't know a better person to have...

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Kayla C.

Private Care Aide With Lots Of Experience

Schenectady, NY

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
companionship
dementia
errands
hospice services
+ 1 more
I am a compassionate and reliable caregiver with 15+ years experience in long term/ end of life care. I am committed to providing the best care possible for your loved ones. Certified as a CNA and PCA in the past and currently I am a certified Medical Assistant. I have experience caring for those with dementia / Alzheimer's,...

Care Member says "Kayla is a great addition to my parent care team. She is very dependable, friendly, and really caring towards my parents. One has dementia and the other...

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Mercedes G.

Caregiver

Schenectady, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
My name is Mercedes, I'm a Venezuelan medical doctor with specialty en Toxicology and Occupational health working in the US as caregiver for elders, infants and special needs since 2009. At work my priority is safety, happiness and general well being of the caretaker on my care. Please call me Mercedes

Cathy O. says "Mercedes is kind, knowledgeable, and connects with her clients on a personal level. You can not go wrong interviewing her to see if she is the right fit...

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Thomas F.

Love seniors! Available caregiver

Schenectady, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Mobility assistance
companionship
home modification
hospice services
live-in home care
+ 1 more
Love seeing the smiles on someone you do for, and care for. We all need help sometimes, and i like to help ones who deserve and need it!

MICHELLE Z. says "Tom is very reliable and responsible. He was a terrific helper to an elderly family member during a time when it was desperately needed. He took care...

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Nalini B.

Compassionate Caregiver With 12+years Of Experien

Schenectady, NY

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
10 years experience
Live-in home care
Bathroom needs, showering, dressing, daily activities cooking, feeding, multitask appointments, and run errands shopping, entertainment, like playing games, listening to music, reading, exercising, etc.

Care Member says "Nalini is an extraordinary caregiver. Very hard working and reliable, always on time and trust worthy. I felt very comfortable and safe when my elderly...

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Lolita B.

Part-time Caregiver

Schenectady, NY

4.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Dementia
personal care
respite care
I have had 20 years of experience working as a certified nursing assistant. I am able to assist with walking and light exercise, plan and prepare meals, monitor food expiration dates, make beds and change linens as needed, perform light housekeeping to include dusting and vacuuming, assist with bathing, dressing and grooming,...

Scott B. says "Lolita is caring, compassionate, has great bedside manner, very dependable, a true professional. She took such great care of my mother; can't thank her...

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Marilyn E.

Professional Caregiver

Schenectady, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Dementia
hospice services
personal care
respite care
Marilyn E, LPN. I would like to start out by telling you a little bit more about myself, I have been a CNA for 13 years I am now an LPN. I have worked at Pathways Rehab and Nursing for 8 years. I'm very dependable and reliable and will treat your family w the dignity and respect they deserve. I enjoy being one on one. I would...

David W. says "Marilyn is very reliable and friendly she is a leader and we enjoyed her working with our family"

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Shadia A.

Experienced Caregiver Currently Living In Marathon, NY

Schenectady, NY

3.7(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
companionship
dementia
errands
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Shadia, located in Vestal NY. I am happy and readily available to help in anyway I can. I have 10 years of experience caring for families and their loved ones. I pride myself on the compassionate care I provide, while maintaining the independence your loved one wants to keep! I take care of your family like they...

Care Member says "After searching for quite some time and finding caretakers that were mediocre I have to say Shadia was a blessing. She pays attention to detail when...

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Leslie D.

Provide Quality Care

Schenectady, NY

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
companionship
dementia
errands
hospice services
+ 1 more
I have 18 plus years experience as a caregiver. While providing quality care in all settings. I have had the opportunity to assist in providing care to various populations: Alzheimer, Lewy Body Dementia, Parkinson Disease, disabilities that are classified under the OPWDD umbrella. Additionally, I have provided tracheotomy care...

Colleen K. says "Leslie was amazing! She cared for my father for a week until he passed away and in that time she became family. He was very medically complex and she...

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Lindsy S.

Care Like It's My Own !

Schenectady, NY

4.9(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
companionship
dementia
errands
hospice services
+ 1 more
Experienced caregiver, home health aid/ med tech . Over 20 years experience. Have experience with managing pay, scheduling companionship, cooking light housekeeping . Pet care , and much more . Would love to care for your loved one

Care Member says "Lindsy took care of our mom during her last weeks. She is a devoted, skilled, and very compassionate caregiver and aide, and I enthusiastically...

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Motunrayo A.

Schenectady, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
companionship
dementia
errands
home modification
+ 1 more
I am a compassionate and skilled Senior Caregiver with over 5 years of experience in providing high-quality care to seniors. Certified in CPR and First Aid, with expertise in vital signs monitoring, sugar checkups, and daily living assistance. While I do not drive, I have reliable alternative transportation arrangements that...

Care Member says "I just want to express my sincere gratitude for the exceptional care provided by motunrayo for my grandmother. Her dedication and professionalism had...

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Takeylyn G.

There's No Place Like Home Care

Schenectady, NY

3.7(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Respite care
dementia
hospice services
live-in home care
personal care
I have worked in the healthcare field for over 20 years. I am compassionate, dedicated, and experienced in giving quality care. I am a mother of 4 beautiful children as well as strong community advocate and a NYS licensed real estate agenct. I specialize in: Companionship Housekeeping and Laundry Meal planning and...

Care Member says "Look no further! Takeylyn was a God send to our family. She was knowledgeable, dependable, caring and compassionate. She cared for my mom as if she was...

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Danielle D.

Very Flexible And Reliable Caretaker Available. Amazing References

Schenectady, NY

3.8(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi, Danielle here. I have lived in the capital district my entire life and love doing what I do. I'm a very flexible, strong, compassionate, reliable and smart woman that truly enjoys most aspects of Home health care. I offer years of knowledge relating to diabetes, ALS, Parkinson's, dementia, quads, ROM, diets, and so much...

Sandra F. says "Great, happy, smart woman with lots of tips that have helped tremendously!! Always on time and communicates very well. Our family was so happy we hired...

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Chantel C.

Caregiver

Schenectady, NY

from
$16/hr
Dementia
This is the beginning of my care-giving journey. I have worked in the emergency department in upstate NY for the past four years and before that I worked in a psych department for a year. I will be able to proved care for your loved one while you are away and do light house keeping as well if needed.
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Saheeda S.

Caregiver Or Housekeeping

Schenectady, NY

from
$16/hr
9 years experience
I am married have a child, 33 years old female, work with a doctor for 2 years as a doctor's assistant, I have a certificate in caregiver from Red Cross
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Rose S.

Personal Caregiver (CNA)

Schenectady, NY

from
$25/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
dementia
errands
hospice services
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello! I'm Rose, I'm a 21-year-old CNA. I love animals and arts and crafts. I am a compassionate and dedicated caregiver with 4+ years of experience providing exceptional care to individuals of varying ages and needs. Skilled in assisting with daily living activities, including medication reminders, meal preparation, and...
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Artie Sharmela G.

Caring Caregiver

Schenectady, NY

from
$27/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Mobility assistance
companionship
errands
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Meal preparation, medications, bath, groceries, cleaning. Have previous experiences with hoyer lift and ostomy.
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Dora A.

Part Time Caregiver

Schenectady, NY

from
$35/hr
10 years experience
Personal care
dementia
errands
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
I am currently retired from Visiting Nurses of Schenectady with 29 years plus experience with references upon request
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Carolina A.

Senior caregiver

Schenectady, NY

from
$16/hr
Respite care
errands
light cleaning
live-in home care
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi I am very responsible patient and creativity person who had approximately 30 years experience working with adult and children I have my own transportation Like to clean
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Chelsea P.

Compassionate Caregiver

Schenectady, NY

from
$20/hr
Errands
light cleaning
meal prep
transportation
I am currently an educator and have been for 10 years. I am passionate about helping others. I enjoy going to the gym, spending time with my animals, crafting, and reading. I look forward to working with you!
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  • 60 caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $22.47/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated caregivers is 4.3

Recent caregiver reviews from local parents in Schenectady, NY

Caregivers in Schenectady, NY are rated 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 63 reviews of the 60 listed caregivers

Wendy H.

Wendy is one of the most reliable kind honest people I know- She has been with our family for almost a year now and I don't know a better...

- Susan B.

Kayla C.

Kayla is a great addition to my parent care team. She is very dependable, friendly, and really caring towards my parents. One has dementia...

- Care member

Mercedes G.

Mercedes is kind, knowledgeable, and connects with her clients on a personal level. You can not go wrong interviewing her to see if she is...

- Cathy O.

FAQs for finding caregivers in Schenectady, NY

Most private senior caregiver services in Schenectady, 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 Schenectady.

The average rate for hiring a caregiver in Schenectady, NY on Care.com as of June, 2025 is $22.47 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 49 caregivers in Schenectady, NY on Care.com. You can filter and sort caregivers by distance from Schenectady, 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 Schenectady before making a hiring decision.

Yes, caregivers near you in Schenectady, 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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