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60 home care are listed in Mechanicville, NY
The average rate is $21/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby home care is 10 years
Home care in Mechanicville, NY
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
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...
Leslie can also help with: Errands, dementia, companionship, hospice services, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"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 handled it all so well. She was so attentive to my father and always went above and beyond. She even came over on a...
Colleen K.
5.0
(11)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Great day!!! My name is Magdeline but most refer to me as Maggie. I've been in the nursing field for 8 years & in home care for 9 years. I've worked in private care cases Until I obtained my certificate as a Personal Care Aid in 2008. I obtained my CNA (certified nursing certificate) shortly after. The last hospital setting I...
Magdeline can also help with: Personal care, live-in home care, respite care, dementia
Skills:
Wound Care
CNA
CPR
5.0
"Maggie assisted us with overnight stays at a rehab facility with our 95-year-old father, who is in the early stages of dementia. During each care session, Maggie was patient, kind and understanding with our father, who would sometimes awake confused and worried....
Robert D.
Nalini B.
Schenectady, NY
$10-45/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm certified home health aide for 10+yrs of experience working with adults and seniors care. I do my very best to be as dependable, reliable compassionate and caring as is can be. I try to evaluate an individual's need and create a care plan just for them. I can help with meal prep, meditation, doctors appointments,...
Nalini can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, personal care, hospice services, respite care, home modification & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Very dependable! Always on tasks. My parents enjoyed her. Wonderful lady."
Davida I.
5.0
(1)
I am an LPN with 28 years of experience from grade school to geriatrics. I am kind, patient and a hard worker. I am looking for a few extra hours a week in the evening or weekends.
Bridget can also help with: Personal care, dementia, hospice services, respite care
Skills:
Licensed Nurse
5.0
"From the minute Bridget walked in to our home and met my mom it was obvious that she connected and interacted genuinely with people. We had questions and concerns about my mom's care and how best to work with caregivers as this was all new to us. Bridget did a...
John B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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...
Marilyn can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, respite care, personal care
Skills:
CNA
Licensed Nurse
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Marilyn is very reliable and friendly she is a leader and we enjoyed her working with our family"
David W.
5.0
(13)
Taking all your specific requests and demands and guarantee personalized attention. Whatever the hour I am ready to cater your needs
Tashona can also help with: Dementia, companionship, errands, hospice services, live-in home care, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Tashona is a phenomenal woman. From my experience, you all will definitely love her! Tashona Is always smiling she's very welcoming to be around. She's very smart and loves to help people. Also, she can cook."
Pauline W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Been working in the medical field well over six years, I came to be in the medical field by helping a sick relative and low and behold by doing this l found one of my passion and that's caring for others. I'm 6'5 250lbs that being said I'm very strong and lots of patients feel super safe in my hands when doing anything. I'm...
Tyran can also help with: Personal care, visiting physician, respite care, dementia, hospice services, live-in home care & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Tyran is a kind and pleasant caregiver who gives 200% His client likes him and he does everything he can to make it a good day."
Jude R.
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: Light cleaning, errands, dementia, hospice services, companionship, meal prep & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
Medical Equipment Experience
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.
4.9
(12)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
. I am a 15+ experienced caretaker with a broad scoop of experience. I can assess and notice changes in your loved ones, which saves lives. I am CPR and first aid certified along this I can do vitals, bladder scans, sugar checkups and so much that comes with the activities of daily living. I am looking forward to making changes...
Joy can also help with: Companionship, mobility assistance, dementia, specialized care, light cleaning, personal care & more
Skills:
Wound Care
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Joy is wonderful. She has been taking care of my grandmother for a while now. She is very sweet, she is super helpful and knowledgeable, and she is great at what she does. My grandmother loves her and I always feel good knowing she is being well taken of in Joy's...
Alison E.
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: Companionship, live-in home care, dementia, hospice services, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
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.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been working as a caregiver off and on for most of my life starting when I was 19 years old. I have worked in Nursing Homes as well as many years working in the home with many beloved clients who have become my mentor and friend as well as what I consider part of my family. I'm compassionate, gentle, hardworking and...
Rhonda can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, respite care, personal care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Lisa V.
Schenectady, NY
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, I have over 10 years of experience. I can help with transportation services, personal care, etc. Experienced in home care, nursing home, hospice, and rehabilitation.
Lisa can also help with: Errands, companionship, dementia, hospice services, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Lisa is caring, hard working, honest and reliable. She worked for us taking care of our elderly parents for nearly 10 years. In all that time I don't think she missed one unplanned day. She is exceptional"
Care member
Mary M.
Cohoes, NY
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.3
(6)
Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood
Hi this is Mary I am a licensed nurse with many years In home care Nursing I am caring compassionate good natured and very reliable. I can help with medication management and administration doctors appointments, personal care, meals and light housekeeping. I have experience with dementia, ALS, G-tube dependent, elderly,...
Mary can also help with: Dementia, personal care, visiting nurse, respite care, hospice services
Skills:
Licensed Nurse
5.0
"Mary wonderful, more than just a caregiver. She quickly took an interest in my Dad and made his days feel valued as he shared his life stories while she baked his favorite sweets."
Kirt C.
5.0
(1)
I have been working with elderly people for about 10 years now. I worked in nursing homes, home care agencies and assisted living for a few years. Last year I have taken on cases on a private basis due to Covid. I have taken on many different cases related to Alzheimer's, dementia, paraplegic & quadriplegic, assisted living,...
Jasmine can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, companionship, errands, light cleaning, home modification & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
Wound Care
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
my availability is open to days and evenings. I have over 25 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Errands/Shopping. I am a Compassionate caregiver who knows how to keep a level head during emergencies. Able to provide a number of services to patients to make them feel comfortable and safe at all...
Tina can also help with: Errands, meal prep, light cleaning, personal care, hospice services, dementia & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Tina is attentive, thorough, provides stellar care & gives proactive suggestions to help avoid health emergencies. Flexible as needs & schedules change. Delights dad so much he asks about & for her on her days off. You will be sorely missed."
Curtis R.
Jene B.
Gansevoort, NY
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Dignity And Quality Of Life Are My #1 Priorities For Anyone In My Care. Not Looking For Full Time.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
15 yrs with home care, agency and rpt at a nursing facility. Certified nursing assistant, trained in all situations and diagnoses. I work with seniors only. My heart is with the elderly.
Jene can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, hospice services, errands, companionship, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Jene worked for my family member for 4 yrs. She is exceptional at what she does. She is highly qualified and compassionate and reliable. She was one of my staff of 4 and worked well with the rest of the team. She rose up to many challenges through out the 4 yrs...
Lisa M.
5.0
(1)
I am a certified Personal Care Assistant With experience using the Hoyer lift, sliding board, providing total care, bed bath, shower, feeling, running errands, meal preparation, blood sugar monitor, dementia and Alzheimer's care, housekeeping. Also CPR certified and completed phlebotomy certification at Bryant and Stratton. I am...
Nekisha can also help with: Respite care, visiting physician, hospice services, personal care, dementia
5.0
"We hired Nekisha about 1 1/2 - 2 years ago when Doris went into Hospice at home. Doris lived alone. She helped Doris in the evenings and on Saturdays. Doris love her. Nekisha set up a routine for Doris in the evening. If Nekisha was off we had to do the same...
Kathy W.
5.0
(11)
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.
Jessica C.
Troy, NY
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Professional Personal Care Aide With Over 15 Years Experience Available To Work Part-time.
5.0
(1)
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, live-in home care, hospice services, errands, dementia, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Wound Care
CPR
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.
Christy B.
Gansevoort, NY
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.8
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I enjoy taking care of the elderly ! Please feel free to reach out. Availability is always changing! I do really love taking care of elderly and making memories with them . I'm very passionate about senior care, kind, caring, calm, very patient, and empathetic
Thank you !
Christy can also help with: Respite care, personal care, visiting nurse, hospice services, dementia, live-in home care & more
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
5.0
"Christy is responsive to communication and has been so flexible in working with us. She is kind and helpful in all ways. She’s been great for overnights too. I would hire her again! "
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Recent home care reviews in Mechanicville, NY
Leslie D.
5.0
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 handled it all so well. She was so attentive to my father and always went above and beyond. She even came over on a non work day and helped me move...
- Colleen K.
Magdeline P.
5.0
Maggie was a complete professional in helping to care for our dad. Maggie did overnights with him as he recovered from surgery. She is kind and helpful. She was calm and could redirect him if he became upset. Highly recommend her!
- Care member
Nalini B.
5.0
Nalini is an extraordinary caregiver. She is extremely diligent and hardworking and take her job very seriously. She is always punctual, caring, kind, and gentle. We are happy with the way she treats our mother like family, with respect and humor. We were very happy to have her especially after my...
- Shabana K.
Bridget S.
5.0
From the minute Bridget walked in to our home and met my mom it was obvious that she connected and interacted genuinely with people. We had questions and concerns about my mom's care and how best to work with caregivers as this was all new to us. Bridget did a great job caring for my mom's every...
- John B.
Marilyn E.
5.0
Marilyn is very reliable and friendly she is a leader and we enjoyed her working with our family
- David W.
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FAQs for finding home care in Mechanicville, NY
How much does private home care cost per hour near me in Mechanicville, NY?
The average rate for hiring a home care provider in Mechanicville, NY as of May, 2024 is $21.67 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 Mechanicville, NY?
Care.com has 3 home care providers for seniors in Mechanicville, 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 Mechanicville, 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 Mechanicville, NY?
The types of home health care services near you in Mechanicville, 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 Mechanicville, 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 Mechanicville, NY?
If you need to hire senior home care near you in Mechanicville, 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 Mechanicville, NY?
When you’re hiring in home health care services near you in Mechanicville, 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.