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54 home health aides are listed in Albany, NY
The average rate is $25/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby home health aides is 10 years
Home health aides in Albany, NY
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have over 15 years of experience in home health care aide. I am very compassionate skilled aide devoted to providing superior care to persons with disabilities and health limitations. I grew up in a large family in Lima, Peru. I have been taking care of young-ones and seniors ever since. I am very responsible and have known to...
Lisbeth can also help with: Companionship, dementia, light cleaning, hospice services, errands, meal prep & more
5.0
"I am so blessed to have Lisbeth in my life! I couldn't have asked for a kinder, more professional caregiver. She has been with me for a year and has all the qualities that anyone seeking help would need. She is truly a gem!!!!"
Maria K.
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: Hospice services, respite care, dementia, home modification, personal care, live-in home care & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Very dependable! Always on tasks. My parents enjoyed her. Wonderful lady."
Davida I.
5.0
(3)
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: Hospice services, dementia, companionship, live-in home care, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Very good. Michael made losing our loved one more bearable. We liked him."
Bob M.
Tracey B.
Valley Falls, NY
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Home Health Aid All Aspects! Certification In Nursing . 15 Years Plus Experience With The Disabled.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
All aspects of Activities of Daily living. Dr. s apps./ Errands, meal prep. Medication dispense, household chores.
Tracey can also help with: Dementia, respite care, personal care, hospice services
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Tracey is an excellent cook, always reliable, exercises good judgement, very knowledgeable, has great experience in wound care, makes sure her clients always enjoy their time with her, and ensures maximum comfort. I would recommend Tracey to anyone looking for...
Susan R.
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, hospice services, dementia, errands, companionship & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
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
(2)
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: Personal care, errands, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"I had hired Alyssa to care for my wife as I work two days a week. My wife has end stage COPD. Alyssa is a very caring and dedicated care giver. My wife was concerned at the onset to have someone other than family come to the house. But meeting Alyssa and she was...
Robert D.
I have over 5 years of experience of being a home health care aid. I am not certified. I started doing home health care aid because my grandfather lost his leg and needed one but wasn't comfortable with strangers (he has passed on now). I can help with Transportation Services, Home Care, companionship, meal prep\cooking and...
Destiney can also help with: Companionship, errands, transportation, light cleaning, personal care, meal prep & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
Experienced Certified Home Health Aide with medication management with administration of medication. I have 14 years in the medical field . I have worked with all different types of care short term care, long term care , hospice patients , alzheimers, and dementia. I assist with all daily living (ADLs). I am a compassionate...
Brittiany can also help with: Light cleaning, companionship, errands, hospice services, dementia, meal prep & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have worked in a nursing home setting, group home setting and hospital setting. I have worked overnights for 18 years currently. I have done medications, showers, transportation to and from medical appointments and assisting with all levels of ADL's. I truly enjoy helping others get the most out of life!
Melissa can also help with: Respite care, personal care, dementia, errands
I'm a certified home health aide . I love caring for the elderly m. I'm very responsible, kind, dedicated . I'm in this area over over 15 year . come care is my passion
Hirmattie can also help with: Meal prep, errands, light cleaning, dementia, live-in home care, hospice services & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Kind and compassionate caregiver with 12+ years of experience caring for elderly and disabled patients. I provide focused, dedicated, and loving care to the person I am caring for. Valid driver's license and clean driving record. Patient care and well-being include healthcare, cooking/meal preparation, light housekeeping,...
Meghan can also help with: Respite care, live-in home care, dementia, hospice services, personal care, home modification & more
I have worked at the same nursing home for three years. I started out as a diet aide and moved along to laundry and housekeeping before I received my CNA certificate in August of 2016. I have grown very close to my residents and will be sad to go but I am moving too far away to continue working there. I've had about 8 months...
Bryana can also help with: Personal care, dementia, companionship, light cleaning, mobility assistance
Skills:
CNA
My approach as a caregiver for clients, including those with dementia, Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, and those in need of end-of-life care, is deeply rooted in my genuine dedication to their well-being. With formal training as a medical assistant and certification as a Home Health Aide, I bring a compassionate and empathetic touch...
Mercedes can also help with: Companionship, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia, hospice services, errands & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
CPR
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Before going into nursing, I worked as a home health aid. I currently work as a specialty nurse in asthma, allergy and immunology. I love people and nursing.
Nancy can also help with: Personal care
Skills:
Licensed Nurse
Jean Line L.
Schenectady, NY
$15-25/hr • 2 yrs exp
When I was 17 years old I started my health care career at Capital Region Boses. Graduated as a HHA, PCA. and CNA
I worked as a home health aid for about two years.
Jean Line can also help with: Errands, transportation, meal prep, light cleaning
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: Dementia, meal prep, light cleaning, mobility assistance, errands, companionship & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
Kaheem L.
Troy, NY
$20-50/hr • 4 yrs exp
I have always been given great feedback from all those I have cared for. I had worked as a Home Health Aide for two straight years. After joining the health field, I figured I should try out the hospital and really liked it. I worked there for a year doing vitals, checking sugars, and patient care. However, I feel that I would...
Kaheem can also help with: Companionship, dementia, mobility assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
Desiree K.
Schenectady, NY
$20-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have been in nursing since 1994. Certified nursing assistant, Certified Home health aid, Certificate Patient care Technician. I'm PCA at St. Peter's hospital per-diem.. I love my job and enjoy helping people and taking care of them. 30 years of doing this and everyday I'm blessed to be here to provide service and needs to help...
Desiree can also help with: Errands, hospice services, companionship, dementia, live-in home care, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Medical Equipment Experience
CNA
5.0
"We hired Desiree in the summer of 2023 to care for our ailing parents. My sister & I live in a different state, and we knew our parents needed additional help if they wanted to stay in their home.
We initially hired Desiree for one day a week to assist them with...
Marcia N.
Brittany H.
Stuyvesant, NY
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have worked as a Home Health Aide for over 10 years. Excellent references. I have experience in many hospital settings and look forward to continuing my education in nursing
Brittany can also help with: Light cleaning, hospice services, errands, home modification, companionship, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
I have the experience in working in elder care. I have worked as a home health aid in 96-97. I also worked at the Terrace of Beverwyck in Slingerlands which is assisted living.
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Recent home health aide reviews in Albany, NY
Lisbeth A.
5.0
I am so blessed to have Lisbeth in my life! I couldn't have asked for a kinder, more professional caregiver. She has been with me for a year and has all the qualities that anyone seeking help would need. She is truly a gem!!!!
- Maria K.
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.
Michael M.
5.0
Michael is a great person to have help you during your time of need.....he can make a difficult circumstance, a little easier.....would hire again in a heartbeat.
- Karen M.
Tracey B.
5.0
Tracey is an excellent cook, always reliable, exercises good judgement, very knowledgeable, has great experience in wound care, makes sure her clients always enjoy their time with her, and ensures maximum comfort. I would recommend Tracey to anyone looking for someone to care for a relative.
- Susan R.
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.
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FAQs for finding home health aides near you in Albany, NY
What does a home health aide do near me in Albany, NY?
If you’re planning to hire a home health aide near you in Albany, NY, it’s important to understand that there is no one standard role that a home health aide takes on. A home health aide isn’t a nurse, but can help with health related tasks like ensuring their clients take their medicine on time, transporting them to doctors appointments, picking up prescriptions, and making sure they are well fed and bathed.
What home health aide duties do providers take on near me in Albany, NY?
When it’s time to hire a home health aide near you in Albany, NY, it’s a good idea to create a list of duties your family members need help with. You can review different profiles on Care.com to learn more about common health aide duties such as bathing, feeding, and cleaning up after their clients.
How can I find a home health aide near me in Albany, NY?
To find home health aides near you in Albany, NY, you can create an account with Care.com and then you can filter and sort local home health aides by distance from Albany, NY. Then you can review your options for home health aides by reading about their experience and the home health aide duties they will take on.
How much does it cost to hire a home health aide near me in Albany, NY?
The average rate for hiring home health aides near you in Albany, NY on Care.com as of May, 2024 is $25.00 per hour. It’s worth noting that the rate each individual home health aide charges depends on the level of care required, the provider's certifications, and their years of experience.
How can I safely hire a home health aide near me in Albany, NY?
To help you start your research, all home health aides on Care.com are asked to complete an annual background check called a CareCheck (the providers who complete this background check have a badge on their profile displaying the date it was run). However, this is just a jumping off point. We strongly recommend that you take additional steps for hiring a home health aid safely, which include interviewing candidates, calling their professional references, and running your own background check.