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Shadia A.


Schenectady, NY

$25-40/hr8 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver Currently Living In Schenectady, NY

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'd describe my personality as outgoing, uplifting, and personable I like caring for seniors because I enjoy improving someone's overall quality of life! I'm looking for a job that makes me happy at the end of each day knowing I made someone's day that much more pleasant or easier. I take care of your loved one as if they...
Shadia can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, mobility assistance, errands, companionship, meal prep & more
Skills:

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"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 care taking and knows how to make my mother feel comfortable even when she refused care for so long. She possesses a...

Care member

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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: Live-in home care, errands, companionship, meal prep, dementia, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

5.0
"Khadija is an angel. Letting her go due to a change in circumstances brings tears to my eyes. My father died and my mother needs a live in. If not for that, k as we call her, is the reassurance that allowed me to sleep at night, as I live some distance away. She is...

Care member

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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: Companionship, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep, errands, hospice services & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Licensed Nurse

Home Health Aide

5.0
"My 81 year old Uncle is very happy with Tara's care of him, she is dependable, and goes above and beyond to meet his needs and to help with household chores. She is super nice and efficient. Our family is very happy to have her."

Karen 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, companionship, hospice services, live-in home care, dementia, meal prep & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Sara has always been a reliable hard-working compassionate person, Always being attentive to the needs of others and helping to improve their quality of life. I have known her for the last 20 years working with her as a colleague"

Amelia M.

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Pamela R.


Schenectady, NY

$20-32/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

The services I provide include: companionship, bathing, dressing, feeding, grocery shopping, light housekeeping, laundry, transportation to doctor office, pick up prescriptions, errand services, and cooking. I have 13+ years experience.
Pamela can also help with: Errands, dementia, home modification, hospice services, meal prep, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Pam is a very gentle and caring individual. She is very intuitive to the needs of the elderly. I wouldn't hesitate to hire her again."

Scott R.

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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: Dementia, companionship, transportation, errands
5.0
"Wendy came into our lives after in June 2018. The loss of my grandmother had left my mom in a situation of being alone for the first time in over 30 years. Wendy has been a true gift. She is a caring, compassionate caretaker and a wonderful companion for my mom...

Gabriella G.

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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, personal care, dementia
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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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, errands, light cleaning, hospice services, dementia, live-in home care & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

Wound Care

CNA

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:

Home Health Aide

CNA

5.0
"Deborah is a huge blessing to our family. She has taken on my grandfather and treats him like gold! She makes huge efforts to see that he completes his daily physical therapy exercises. Ensures he takes his meds, and eats good food! I never worry about my...

Joslin D.

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Aida B.


Schenectady, NY

$28-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hard Working Personal Care Aide

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Home Care services. Duties included assisting with (ADL) including personal care, hygiene, baths back rubs, shampoo, skin and nail care, dressing, exercises, ambulation and changing / making bed, meal prep, light housekeeping, med reminders, incontinence...
Aida can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, errands, companionship, hospice services, home modification & more
Skills:

CPR

Wound Care

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Aida is hard working, and she goes above and beyond to give the best care for your loved one. "

Care member

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Martha T.


Schenectady, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

CNA, Companion Care Giver And Live- In Aide

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm Certified Nurse's Aide with over 14 years of experience in an elderly settings, live in and live out, Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease stand up lift, Hoyer lift, great verbal and written communication skills, feeding, grooming, showers, catheter care, colostomy care, recording of input and output and reporting of any unusual...
Martha can also help with: Live-in home care, light cleaning, companionship, dementia, errands, hospice services & more
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Martha is caring amazing person she is patient And understand of the person in her care needs . I highly recommend her"

Donna K.

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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: Dementia, hospice services, 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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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, meal prep, errands, light cleaning, hospice services, dementia & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

Wound Care

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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Kelly C.


Schenectady, NY

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Companionship, Housekeeping, Activities, Meal Prep, Part-time Evenings And Weekends.

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Currently retired after 35 years at a Nursing home , worked as a certified nursing assistant and currently employed as a Activity Leader. I love working with the elderly and helping people whether it's personal care or just companionship. Reliable, honest and trustworthy. I love my job and love making others happy. Experience in...
Kelly can also help with: Hospice services, personal care, live-in home care, respite care, dementia
5.0
"Kelly is a compassionate and responsible caregiver for my near 96 year old Mom! We trust her and she is great keeping in touch with any concerns! Hope she's with Mom a very long time! She adores her"

Karen B.

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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, light cleaning, hospice services, respite care, dementia
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!"

Care member

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Lindsy S.


Schenectady, NY

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Care Like It's My Own !

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

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
Lindsy can also help with: Light cleaning, companionship, errands, hospice services, dementia, live-in home care & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

5.0
"Very Personable.. Great Bed Side Manner.. She Is Very Knowledgeable On Many Situations Care / Medicines & Things That Just Make Quality Of Life As Comfortable As Possible."

Dacia L.

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Leanne A.


Troy, NY

$15-25/hr3 yrs exp

Companion Caregiver

Helped take care of my grandmother who suffered dementia for years. Duties included light house keeping, meal prep, daily walks and activities to keep her busy. I understand the importance of senior care and love making people happy
Leanne can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, errands, light cleaning, transportation
I am a very nurturing person and understand the importance finding a caregiver whom you can trust. I have seen firsthand the affects of dementia as well as general health decline in my family and desire to bring help and comfort to those facing the same challenges, by offering companionship, light house keeping, help with...
Leah can also help with: Errands, dementia, meal prep, light cleaning
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Bhumani M.


Schenectady, NY

$30-50/hr8 yrs exp

Compassionate Senior Care Professional Dedicated

With over 8 years of experience as a Unit Support Tech (UST), a degree in nutritional science, and a current nursing student, I am strongly committed to providing compassionate elder care. Inspired by my childhood experience caring for grandparents, I approach each conversation with respect for seniors' wisdom and tenacity. My...
Bhumani can also help with: Dementia, companionship, personal care, specialized care, mobility assistance, hospice services & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

Caring and loving individual who can be of great companionship. I enjoy being with the elderly and I have obtained 2+years of experience working with elderly. Hire me today!!!
Jacqueline E can also help with: Live-in home care, errands, light cleaning, meal prep

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Recent companion care reviews in Mechanicville, NY

Shadia A.

5.0

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 care taking and knows how to make my mother feel comfortable even when she refused care for so long. She possesses a wide array of experience in this...

- Care member

Khadijah R.

5.0

Khadijah was very helpful to my 90 year old Dad and 89 yr old Mom when my Dad fell and fractured his knee. Dad was unable to walk for @ 6 weeks and both parents plus my sister who has some disability from a stroke all needed support with meds, appointments, reminders and transportation. Khadijah...

- Katie W.

Tara S.

5.0

My 81 year old Uncle is very happy with Tara's care of him, she is dependable, and goes above and beyond to meet his needs and to help with household chores. She is super nice and efficient. Our family is very happy to have her.

- Karen T.

Sarah J.

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.

- Care member

Pamela R.

5.0

Pam is a very gentle and caring individual. She is very intuitive to the needs of the elderly. I wouldn't hesitate to hire her again.

- Scott R.

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