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60 home care are listed in Schenectady, NY
The average rate is $21/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby home care is 8 years
Home care in Schenectady, 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: Companionship, hospice services, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia, errands & 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
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: Home modification, errands, companionship, dementia, hospice services, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
5.0
"Aida cared for our 100 year old mother during both day and night shifts, during her last 6 weeks before she passed. She is very attentive, compassionate and professional. She is very hardworking and was always looking for additional things she could do to help...
Mary B.
4.9
(13)
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: Dementia, personal care, specialized care, companionship, light cleaning, mobility assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
Wound Care
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Joy did a fantastic job with our 90+yr old mother. She has all the skills needed for personal care, companionship, and anything else you may need to be done such as housekeeping, etc..."
Kenneth A.
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: Respite care, personal care, hospice services, dementia
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Licensed Nurse
CNA
5.0
"Marilyn is very reliable and friendly she is a leader and we enjoyed her working with our family"
David W.
Kelly C.
Schenectady, NY
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Companionship, Housekeeping, Activities, Meal Prep, Part-time Evenings And Weekends.
4.5
(8)
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: Dementia, respite care, personal care, hospice services, live-in home care
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.
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: Meal prep, dementia, hospice services, companionship, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"I watched Lisa care for her client (seemed more like family) for five years as I was a traveling massage therapist coming weekly to the family home. Lisa's care for her client truly moved me and restored my faith in humanity and care. I, myself have been a home...
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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: Respite care, live-in home care, hospice services, personal care, dementia, home modification & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Very hardworking. Always on task."
Jeremy K.
Danielle D.
Schenectady, NY
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Very Flexible And Reliable Caretaker Available. Amazing References
3.8
(4)
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
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.
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: Hospice services, personal care, respite care, dementia, visiting physician
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
(2)
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: Personal care, dementia, hospice services
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.
5.0
(1)
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: Hospice services, companionship, light cleaning, errands, dementia, live-in home care & 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.
Hello! :) I am a very reliable, patient, and creative person who has approximately 3 years of experience caring for adults and elderly. I am a certified Patient Care Assistant.
I am currently employed through Consumer Directed Choices assisting clients within their homes. I can help assist with daily activities, including...
Arianna can also help with: Respite care, errands, meal prep, light cleaning, personal care, dementia & more
Skills:
CPR
I have been a CNA since 2002 been working in home care since 2019 I can also be a remote case manager that assist individual families in local communities with finding qualified and reliable caregivers. I will help you to discusses appropriate care options that best meets each family's care needs. my mission is to assist you...
Candace can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, live-in home care
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
Occupational therapy student done with coursework and beginning clinical rotations. I have lot of experience and training in geriatric care both in and out of my schooling. So happy to help with anything I can including laundry, cleaning, shopping, meal prep, errands, appointments, etc. after my work each day. I would love to...
Kathryn can also help with: Personal care, dementia, home modification
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
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
CPR
Andreina M.
Schenectady, NY
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
"I Am The Mother Of 3 Boys Ages 16, 12 And 9. I Cared For My Own Grandmother For 4 Yrs.
I am a loving and caring person who has 12years plus caring with seniors with dementia and Alzheimer's as well as other ailments of daily activities. I have a passion for what I do as it puts a smile on my face to know that my client is being taken care of in the proper way that they should be and at the end of the day they have...
Andreina can also help with: Personal care, dementia, meal prep, mobility assistance, companionship, errands & more
I am 48 years old and a single mom to 5 children ages 25, 24, 21, 16 and 13. I have been working in the medical field since I was 17. I started as a CNA at Baptist Retirement Center when I first graduated from high school. After several years doing that, I stopped doing CNA work and became a medical office manager for a local...
Tracie can also help with: Mobility assistance, errands, companionship, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
Ebony P.
Schenectady, NY
$25/hr • 15 yrs exp
I'd describe my personality as
Responsible
Caring
Hard working
I like caring for seniors because
I've been caring for seniors over 15 years now. It's truly rewarding knowing that I'm able to help someone's loved one in their time of need.
I started caring for seniors when
I had my first job at a senior care facility in the...
Ebony can also help with: Mobility assistance, meal prep, hospice services, dementia, companionship, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Helping families out and putting a smile on everyone face makes me love what am doing I am a caring person
Vaidwattie can also help with: Live-in home care
I'm a dependable energetic person that is great with care. I'm currently working as a LPN. I have experience working with disabled individuals, and seniors who need help with their daily goals which include bathing, meal prep, and shopping outings also companionship. I have experience wound care diabetic care ect. I'm...
Lakea can also help with: Errands, companionship, live-in home care, hospice services, light cleaning, dementia & more
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Recent home care reviews in Schenectady, 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.
Aida B.
5.0
Aida cared for our 100 year old mother during both day and night shifts, during her last 6 weeks before she passed. She is very attentive, compassionate and professional. She is very hardworking and was always looking for additional things she could do to help us. Very reliable and always showed...
- Mary B.
Joy N.
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 care!
- Alison E.
Marilyn E.
5.0
Marilyn is very reliable and friendly she is a leader and we enjoyed her working with our family
- David W.
Kelly C.
5.0
Kelly is one of our 96 year old mother's care givers. Her real love and concern for our mother has made her a part of our care family. Her gentleness and humor make her visits much anticipated by mom. Mom has meals prepared, baths, medication monitoring, comfort care and companionship from Kelly, in...
- JoAnn F.
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FAQs for finding home care in Schenectady, NY
How much does private home care cost per hour near me in Schenectady, NY?
The average rate for hiring a home care provider in Schenectady, NY as of May, 2024 is $21.83 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 Schenectady, NY?
Care.com has 48 home care providers for seniors in Schenectady, 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 Schenectady, 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 Schenectady, NY?
The types of home health care services near you in Schenectady, 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 Schenectady, 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 Schenectady, NY?
If you need to hire senior home care near you in Schenectady, 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 Schenectady, NY?
When you’re hiring in home health care services near you in Schenectady, 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 Schenectady, NY home care listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.6 / 5
Home Care in Schenectady, NY are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 53 reviews of the 60 listed home care.