Find companion care in Cohoes, NY that you’ll love

60 companion care are listed in Cohoes, NY

The average rate is $20/hr as of May 2024

The average experience for nearby companion care is 10 years

Companion care in Cohoes, NY

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Olivia W.


Cohoes, NY

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Care Companionship/Helper Available Full Time

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked with seniors for over 20 years and have always knew what I wanted to do since I was 14 years old. I have been employed in many nursing homes and assistant living facilities. I am currently an activities Director in an Assisted living Home and I just love working with the elderly. I am hard working, friendly,...
Olivia can also help with: Dementia
5.0
"Super kind and considerate to the elderly. Full of compassion and thoughtfulness."

Ben S.

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Ann M.


Albany, NY

$20/hr10 yrs exp

PCA

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

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,...
Ann can also help with: Mobility assistance, dementia, meal prep, companionship, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Extremely professional, capable and compassionate. Excellent choice."

Orest B.

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Sara G.


Waterford, NY

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have worked with the elderly for 30 years. I love what I do. I can provide exceptional care for you or your love one deserves. Companionship, meal prep, administering medication, grocery shopping,, light housekeeping. Help with daily activities . Toileting , feeding , showering and dressing. Excellent reference. Dependable...
Sara can also help with: Visiting physician, respite care, personal care, dementia, live-in home care, home modification & more
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Sara is a gift. She likes what she does and is compassionate and caring. She is also very available to work, basically, whenever. My mom really liked her a lot."

Christine K.

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Alyssa H.


Clifton Park, NY

$20-25/hr1 yrs exp

Friendly And Caring Senior Companion

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have been in the geriatric field since I was 14 years old. I was a recreation therapist for several years and have done home care since I have been living in NY. I got my home health aide license when I lived in NJ. I am very passionate about helping older adults. I am well versed in older music, movies and general pop...
Alyssa can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, errands, personal care, meal prep
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"My family was looking for someone to come in a few days a week to help mom take care of dad, suffering from dementia . Alyssa has been very kind and caring to both of them. She helps dad stay in a routine and assists with puzzles and some exercises for dementia....

Maryann D.

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Danielle D.


Schenectady, NY

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Very Flexible And Reliable Caretaker Available. Amazing References

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

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...
Skills:

CNA

4.0
"Can provide medical needs to patient, personal care, household upkeep, whatever is needed for personalized attention for patient. "

Nancy T.

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Jeanne P.


Latham, NY

$40/hr10 yrs exp

Experience, Love and Compassion Is What I Can Bring To Your Loved One.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

PART TIME ONLY. I assist elderly clients with everyday chores, running errands, attending doctor & appointments, reading mail and paying bills, meal-prep cooking, light cleaning and companionship. I am experienced with medicines, cancer treatments/side effects, and note taking while attending doctor appointments. I am a...
Jeanne can also help with: Errands, companionship, dementia, meal prep, hospice services, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

5.0
"Jeanne P is a wonderful, kind caregiver. She helped my 92 year old mom for the past several years. My mom was very reluctant to accept any help and Jeanne was very adept at winning her over and becoming like a friend to my mom. When it came time for mom to move...

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Danielle G.


Troy, NY

$15-25/hr5 yrs exp

Compassionate Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Over 8 years in the medical field. I am currently doing care for seniors. I am a nursing student studying to become an RN, Certified Phlebotomy Technician, Certified Medical Assistant, Certified Nursing Assistant, HHA, PCA, and CPR certified. I have cared for many clients of all ages. I have wonderful references and am very...
Danielle can also help with: Companionship, errands, light cleaning, dementia, hospice services, meal prep & more
Skills:

CNA

Wound Care

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Danielle cared for my mom who was receiving Hospice care at home. From day one, she wrapped her arms around the family with support and compassionate care. She helped all of us during a very difficult time and did it in a way that was skillful, empathetic and...

Michele P.

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Michael M.


Rexford, NY

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Good Guy. Great HHA Care, Tutoring, General Help.

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I have over 15 years of home health aide experience. I am professional, reliable, and compassionate. I enjoy interacting with my patients and getting to know them. Day shifts, night shifts and/or overnights all work well for me. I am flexible regarding scheduling and I will do my best to accommodate your needs. Duties include:...
Michael can also help with: Companionship, hospice services, live-in home care, errands, light cleaning, dementia & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Michael is compassionate by nature and always positive about things. He is punctual, dependable, and knowledgeable. We always felt comfortable around him. He has a great sense of humor which made us laugh. Exceptional employee all around. Would not hesitate to...

Joanna S.

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Tara S.


Albany, NY

$26-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have experience helping with seniors which includes Bathing/Dressing, helping with medication and meal preparations. I love to engage and interact with my senior companions. I am kind, compassionate, funny, and caring. I am a very patient person. I love for the elderly to talk about their lives. I like caring for seniors...
Tara can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, companionship, light cleaning, errands, hospice services & more
Skills:

CNA

Licensed Nurse

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Tara is amazing. She's attentive and caring. She showed up when we needed her for an urgent situation and stayed with mom, when we couldn't get there. Most importantly, mom loves her! "

Julia T.

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Sarah J.


Albany, NY

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Loving, Qualified, And Caring

I am a passionate caregiver/ companion with over 10 yrs of experience in long term/ end of life care. I have worked with Alzheimer's and Dementia patients. I have also worked in rehabilitation. I am knowledgeable in med administration, specialty diets and how to prepare them; such as puree, mechanical soft, moist ground, ect. As...
Sarah can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, companionship, meal prep, live-in home care, hospice services & more
Skills:

CPR

CNA

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"I love Sarah J! She was the best care taker my family ever had. Her attention to detail, kindness and gentleness was top tier. Money can’t buy the quality of work she provides. I hope every person in need can find a care taker as excellent as Sarah. "

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Jessica C.


Schenectady, NY

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Loving Companion

I've been in the nursing field for over 12 years . I love what I do . Helping others is my passion especially the elderly . I have experience with different diagnoses also dementia .
Jessica can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, personal care
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Jessica is compassionate and knowledgeable. She is patient and loving with those in her charge. Jessica is not only dependable, but often goes above and beyond in her position: She is someone who can make appropriate decisions for those in her care without...

Jeanette M.

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Beth R.


Clifton Park, NY

$30-40/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Care Giver

Hi! I have taken an early retirement after 28 years with the same company. I am extremely reliable, trustworthy, dedicated, highly educated, organized, honest, punctual, caring, and kind. I am looking for part time work in Clifton Park/Halfmoon that is rewarding and allows me to help others. I have several recent references that...
Beth can also help with: Transportation, light cleaning, errands, personal care, meal prep, companionship & more
5.0
"Beth worked for my father for several years. She initially was hired to help with household chores and grocery shopping, however as my fathers physical status declined, her level of service increased to also include food preparation, assistance with dressing and...

Kathleen L.

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Holly H.


Wynantskill, NY

$38/hr10 yrs exp

HOME CARE AIDE LOOKING FOR PART TIME WORK

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have 34 plus years of working with the elderly. I worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant for 15 years at Resurrection Nursing Home in Castleton, NY. Throughout these 31 plus years I did in home care as well. I have done hospice care, in the nursing home, their own home and the hospital. Following that, I worked as a Patient...
Holly can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, personal care
5.0
"Holly helped take care of my mother with Alzheimer's/dementia. She is an extremely nice, patient and caring woman with my mom, who because of dementia, can sometimes be difficult. She did overnights with mom because of wandering concerns. Holly made meals, and...

Lisa T.

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Mariama C.


Albany, NY

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm reliable, patient, respectful, responsible & very hard working person. I've have worked in the medical field for more than 10 years now. Helping & Taking care of the elderly patients with dementia, Alzheimer or disability have always been my passion. Helping them with their activities of daily living ( bathing or...
Mariama can also help with: Personal care, dementia, light cleaning, respite care, hospice services
5.0
"Mariama has been taking care of my husband for the last year. She is reliable, caring and knowledgable…such an asset to our care team!"

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Wendy H.


Schenectady, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Compassionate Home Care

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

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...
Wendy can also help with: Personal care, respite care, hospice services, dementia
5.0
"Very caring toward elderly patients . Reliable and knowledgeable . Always carries a professional demeanor/ competent."

Michele S.

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Khadijah R.


Albany, NY

$25-30/hr3 yrs exp

Companion

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi I am Khadijah and I am an experienced companion that will stay with you, your mom or your father while doing light housekeeping, dressing if needed, meal preparation, store run, testing blood sugar and blood pressure, medication preparation and much more I am available ASAP for work. I have over 3 years experience with...
Khadijah can also help with: Errands, companionship, meal prep, live-in home care, light cleaning, dementia & more
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

5.0
"I love how she works, she took care of my mom for 3 years and I must say my mom speaks highly of her at all times, she’s the best caregiver you’ll ever get for your loved ones. They only reason she’s still not working with us is because my mom passed away may she...

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Jessica C.


Troy, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Professional Personal Care Aide With Over 15 Years Experience Available To Work Part-time.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello please read my review... I have over 20 years experience taking care of people. I am certified in first aid, CPR, g-tube feedings, medication and insulin dispensing. My care ranges from companion to hospice care. I also provide transport, light housework, errands and medication management. If you have any questions please...
Jessica can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, hospice services, errands, dementia, live-in home care & more
Skills:

CPR

Wound Care

Home Health Aide

5.0
"We hired Jessica in August 2017 to help with my sister and her husband who have health and mobility issues. I couldn't be happier with her performance. She is well qualified, professional, compassionate, always ready to help, always able to get competent fill-ins...

Doris K.

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Deborah W.


Albany, NY

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Dependable And Caring Certified HHA

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have over 20 years of experience, and am very compassionate and reliable. I can help with personal care, meal preparation, medication reminders, errands and companionship. Experienced in Alzheimer/Dementia care.
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Deborah is caring and compassionate and shows great respect for my elderly father. We are lucky to have her."

Martine M.

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Kathleen E.


Clifton Park, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Care Caregiver (HHA)

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hi. My name is Kathleen E. I've been caring for Seniors with Dementia for over 30 yrs. I have also cared for my Elderly Family too. I was a CNA for years in various skilled nursing facilities and retirement communities and in Seniors' individual homes. After I got married, I took a break from my job to raise my kids who are...
Kathleen can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, dementia, mobility assistance, meal prep, companionship & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Kathleen took care of my mother when we were in a pinch. My mother wasn't responding well to her medical treatments and I do not live near her so I was in a difficult situation. Kathleen did a wonderful job making her feel cared for and comfortable which was...

Cherisse D.

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Mary-kathleen B.


Albany, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Retired Rn Looking For Caregiver Position Part time. Companion And Help At Home, Errands.

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Retired RN back in workforce , last 12 years many elder cases , cooking , cleaning , meds and Dr appts. Dementia, visually impaired patients, hospice . Activities of daily living . Really enjoy listening to people's life stories and seeing the joy as they relive their memories. Fully vaccinated and boosted.
Mary-kathleen can also help with: Companionship, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep, personal care, errands & more
5.0
"Kate has served our family with nearly three wonderful years of caretaking for my 95 year old Nana. Her care and compassion are unmatched! My Nana has several chronic diseases that Kate helped our family navigate and treat with the same level of devotion and...

Katie B.

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Recent companion care reviews in Cohoes, NY

Olivia W.

5.0

Olivia provides companion care for my 87 year old father during mid - late stages of Alzheimer's. Somehow she managed to keep him engaged and got him to participate in games and activities that were not in his nature. Keeping his mind active and they became great buddies. Olivia provided...

- Luciana M.

Ann M.

5.0

Extremely professional, capable and compassionate. Excellent choice.

- Orest B.

Sara G.

5.0

Sara is a gift. She likes what she does and is compassionate and caring. She is also very available to work, basically, whenever. My mom really liked her a lot.

- Christine K.

Alyssa H.

5.0

My family was looking for someone to come in a few days a week to help mom take care of dad, suffering from dementia . Alyssa has been very kind and caring to both of them. She helps dad stay in a routine and assists with puzzles and some exercises for dementia. Alyssa also helps with the...

- Maryann D.

Danielle D.

5.0

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 Danielle to help during this awful time!!

- Sandra F.

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Ratings for Cohoes, NY companion care listed on Care.com

Average Rating5.0 / 5

Companion Care in Cohoes, NY are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews of the 60 listed companion care.