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60 home care are listed in Albany, NY
The average rate is $21/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby home care is 7 years
Home care in Albany, NY
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello,
I am have over a decade of experience in caring for clients in their home and assisted living. So much so that I pursued an education in Nursing, graduating from College.
My passion and enthusiasm for home-care is relentless and I enjoy caring for people. It is my goal to offer you and your loved the best care...
Oneika can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, live-in home care, dementia, errands, hospice services & more
5.0
"Oneika provided outstanding care for my mom in her final days."
Kristin E.
Mariama C.
Albany, NY
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
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: Respite care, light cleaning, personal care, dementia, hospice services
5.0
"Mariama has been a phenomenal addition to our care team! Excellent personal care. Thorough. Compassionate. Communicates changes. Very dependable and punctual. 91 y/o Father and 87 y/o Mother both love her."
Bernadette H.
5.0
(4)
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: Meal prep, live-in home care, dementia, light cleaning, hospice services, companionship & more
Skills:
CNA
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
5.0
"Sarah is wonderful. She is kind and warm and always ready with a smile. Her work ethic, punctuality, and professionalism is equally matched by her skill. She was one of my dad's aides after his stroke and it was so comforting to us to know he was in kind, patient...
Sandra M.
Mary-kathleen B.
Albany, NY
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Retired Rn Looking For Caregiver Position Part time. Companion And Help At Home, Errands.
5.0
(1)
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: Meal prep, dementia, personal care, companionship, errands, light cleaning & 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.
4.8
(6)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, Helping people is my passion. I'm currently a nursing student at HVCC. I choose nursing as a career choice because of the joy I get from doing what I love. Just me helping someone daily makes a difference in their lives also mines. My nickname is Smiley at a nursing facility that I work at and Bubbles because of my Light...
Deona can also help with: Errands, companionship, hospice services, home modification, light cleaning, dementia & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Deona would be a great choice if you're looking for someone that's professional but also has the ability to empathize with their patient. Unfortunately, many times this is a just job and a pay check for people but I'm this line of work kindness, compassion, and...
Andrea S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Culinary arts, house keeping, organizing, create an appointment for doctor visits, elderly transportation
Kimesha can also help with: Errands, companionship, hospice services, light cleaning, meal prep, dementia & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CNA
CPR
5.0
"She has a very big heart and also has a longtime experience in her field of work "
Care member
Tara S.
Albany, NY
$26-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.0
(3)
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, companionship, light cleaning, errands, meal prep, hospice services & more
Skills:
CPR
Licensed Nurse
CNA
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.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I worked as a science teacher and principal in a school for 24 years, I worked as a volunteer teaching assistant for 2 years in Albany High School, and worked as a PCT and PCA in Albany Med for 5 years.
Also, I am available to work nights
Huda can also help with: Light cleaning, personal care
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Huda is very hardworking, dedicated, kind, industrious, and has a positive attitude. My family hired Huda on 9am -9pm shifts throughout the week to take care of my grandfather when he was on hospice care at home and was immobile and on a catheter, with dementia....
Sarah H.
5.0
(1)
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: Meal prep, companionship, mobility assistance, errands, light cleaning, dementia & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Extremely professional, capable and compassionate. Excellent choice."
Orest B.
Lynne H.
Albany, NY
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(9)
Hi my name is Lynne, I am a compassionate, reliable, honest caregiver.. My caregiving began over 30 years ago caring for my paraplegic mother. She had a massive brain stem stroke. I decided to care for her full time along with my Dad, sister and 4 daughters. On February 14, 1987 (after a 8 month stay in the hospital) our care...
Lynne can also help with: Light cleaning, personal care, dementia, errands, meal prep, companionship & more
5.0
"Lynne is amazing! She took care of my mother in law from the time she came home from the hospital until she passed away. She is extremely patient with her clients and is a very caring and compassionate caregiver. Lynne made a difficult time for our family much...
Paula N.
5.0
(8)
I am a Pca, Cna and residential counselor with over 16 years of experience. I provide my individuals with assistance in their activities of their daily living and I also am medication certified so I can assist with medicine management and appointments etc. I love what I do, it gives me great joy and fulfillment to help others...
Akosua can also help with: Companionship, dementia, meal prep, hospice services, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"She was very dependable a very hard dedicated employee."
Care member
I have 5 years of experience working as a Patient Care Associate with Albany Medical Center. I can help with Home Care and Bathing/Dressing, I take pride in the wellbeing of my patients, am reliable, caring and punctual.
Ajirioghene can also help with: Personal care, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CNA
Hello my name is Shelley and I am an LPN. I have over 20+yrs experience in the health care field, includes home care, nursing facility, detox and rehab. I'm available to take care of your love ones in the comfort of your home. I have a flexible schedule. Look forward to becoming a part of your family.
Shelley can also help with: Respite care, dementia, personal care
Skills:
Licensed Nurse
I have 4 years of experience. I can help with Home Care and Bathing/ Dressing. My Name is Jamal H. I am a young male, part time college student. I have been working in Direct Support Professional field with the center for disability ever since moving from New York City to Albany to attend university at Albany , for years now...
Jamal can also help with: Live-in home care, errands, dementia, light cleaning, personal care, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
"It was honestly a pleasure working with Jamal. He always fulfilled his duties, he was tenacious and was very compassionate. He always didn’t have troubles with communication which is what I admired most about Jamal because he always wanted the team to work and...
Care member
I currently work as a Professional Independent contractor Private hire caregiver, with over 15yrs experience in the field. I also have certification as a home health aide. I have worked in facilities and private homes. I am very passionate about caring for the elderly and people with disabilities. I am able to provide both...
Amber can also help with: Companionship, live-in home care, errands, light cleaning, dementia, hospice services & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CNA
CPR
Kathryn N.
Albany, NY
$20/hr • 7 yrs exp
7 years experience with geriatric population. I was the primary caregiver for my grandmother when she was bed bound due to an extended illness. I work as a COTA at a nursing home now and would love to help your loved one.
Kathryn can also help with: Dementia, home modification, respite care, personal care
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
Kaytura B.
Albany, NY
$18-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi I'm a care giver with 10 years experience with long term rehab and dementia patients. I'm very passionate about senior care, kind, caring, calm and very patient and empathetic. I'm able to provide both physical and emotional support to clients, help with meal preparation, medication reminders, bathing and dressing, bathroom...
Kaytura can also help with: Hospice services, live-in home care, errands, dementia, companionship, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CNA
CPR
I work at a Nursing Home at present where my experience bathing dressing assist in feeding when necessary monitor skin blood pressure
Pauline can also help with: Personal care, meal prep, mobility assistance, dementia, companionship, hospice services & more
Skills:
CNA
I am currently employed by Office With People With Developmental Disabilities. I am a supervisor and have 8+ yrs dealing with adult care.
I like caring for seniors because everyone at sometime need assistant. I care for my parents as they cared for me when I was born until I was able to care for myself.
I'm looking for a job...
David can also help with: Errands, meal prep, light cleaning, home modification, live-in home care, transportation & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
Virginia R.
Albany, NY
$15-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
My Name Is Virginia. I Am Currently A Certified Nursing Assistant Looking For Extra Work.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have worked with children on ventilators at Saint Margaret's Nursing home. I am currently working for a Nursing home with the elderly. I am a single mother of a handsome little boy. I enjoy being an aide. Caring for people is my passion. I am currently looking to work under the table on the weekends weather it be aide work to...
Virginia can also help with: Dementia, companionship, light cleaning, hospice services, home modification, errands & more
Skills:
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
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Recent home care reviews in Albany, NY
Oneika M.
5.0
Oneika provided outstanding care for my mom in her final days.
- Kristin E.
Mariama C.
5.0
MARIAMA was a pleasure to have. She is kind, smart, and reliable. She was a great help to me
- Dawn 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
Mary-kathleen B.
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 attention that any one family member...
- Katie B.
Deona K.
5.0
Deona is a very charismatic individual who takes pride in the work that she does. She lights up everyone's heart, and has been welcomed in so many different families because of her stellar work ethics. Her naturally bubbly persona makes the feelings of the people she takes care of so comfortable,...
- Marie M.
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FAQs for finding home care in Albany, NY
How much does private home care cost per hour near me in Albany, NY?
The average rate for hiring a home care provider in Albany, NY as of May, 2024 is $21.16 per hour. This cost will fluctuate depending on the provider's level of experience, whether the care is full-time or part-time and the duties required to perform to care for your senior loved one.
How can I find home care near me in Albany, NY?
Care.com has 37 home care providers for seniors in Albany, NY. To start searching for caregivers near you, you need to create a Care.com account. To create your account, you will answer some basic questions to help you find home care providers that specialize in your family member’s needs. You will then have the option to either post a job and receive applications from candidates, or you can search for caregivers on the website. You can filter results by distance from Albany, NY or hourly rate. After you have selected your candidates, you can schedule interviews, check references, request background checks, and can then hire a home health care provider that suits your needs the best.
What types of home care services are available near me in Albany, NY?
The types of home health care services near you in Albany, NY will vary depending on the needs of the senior you’re hiring home care assistance for, but home care providers can assist with companionship and fellowship, as well as skilled nursing care. There are also home caregivers in Albany, NY that can assist with daily activities, such as cooking, medication prompting, dressing, bathing and transporting the senior patient to and from appointments.
How can I safely hire home care near me in Albany, NY?
If you need to hire senior home care near you in Albany, NY, we strongly suggest you run an independent background check, request professional references, and interview a handful of candidates. You can also look for providers on Care.com who have a CareCheck badge on their profile, which is a background check we request all in home care service providers complete. Any senior home care providers who complete a CareCheck will have a badge on their profile that displays the date the background check was run.
What interview questions should I ask when hiring home health care near me in Albany, NY?
When you’re hiring in home health care services near you in Albany, NY, it can be really helpful to interview a handful of different candidates to help you find the right fit. It’s a good idea to ask them questions about the exact responsibilities they feel comfortable taking on, how they best communicate, and what types of senior health issues they have dealt with in the past.
Ratings for Albany, NY home care listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.7 / 5
Home Care in Albany, NY are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 45 reviews of the 60 listed home care.