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40 home health aides are listed in Poughkeepsie, NY
The average rate is $22/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby home health aides is 5 years
Home health aides in Poughkeepsie, NY
5.0
(6)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi there!
I have over 18 years experience as a certified home health care provider. I am certified in CPR/First Aid. I fully support the philosophy of aging in one's own home with dignity. I have extensive experience in all stages of Alzheimer's/dementia. I enjoy keeping my clients busy and as productive as possible. I love...
Diana can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, companionship, meal prep, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Wound Care
5.0
"We were blown away with Diana!!
She is truly amazing!
Diana from the start was a great communicator. We were in town for my son's wedding and we were looking for someone to be with my mom at all times. Diana sat with us at the table and was very attentive to all...
Lee M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there
Compassionate, reliable, dedicated CHHA with over 18 years of experience, nursing home and private home care. Exceptional care and support to patients with a wide range of disabilities, illnesses, and other health related challenges. Experience in Alzheimer's, dementia, cancer, COPD, end of life hospice care....
Shontelle can also help with: Light cleaning, companionship, errands, meal prep, hospice services, dementia & more
Skills:
Wound Care
Home Health Aide
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"She is very experienced, reliable and a genuinely good person."
Herve P.
Hello, my name is Aneesa. I am a 30-year-old mom, wife, and nursing student at Mount Saint Mary College. I work part time as a home health aide for a disabled individual providing health and lifestyle care. I am compassionate in any work I do, very hardworking, and reliable.
Aneesa can also help with: Transportation, light cleaning, errands, meal prep
Skills:
Home Health Aide
I have worked in a nursing facility as a CNA for the past eight years, During that time I was also employed as a Home Health Aide. I worked with three different families who as since passed on. I am a warm, caring, honest, compassionate, dedicated, friendly person with a sense of humor. As a Home Health Aide, I assist with the...
Abegale can also help with: Personal care, dementia, light cleaning
I've been a certified nursing assistant four months, and I've held my home health certification since march 2018
Tiffany can also help with: Errands, hospice services, dementia, meal prep, light cleaning, live-in home care & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
Compassionate certified home health aidecaregiver of 30 yrs who has helped clients with dementia, hospice and more. Caregiving has been my passion since I helped care for neighbors as a young girl . Theres nothing in the world more rewarding than caregiving for someone that needs help or can no longer do for themselves
Vicki can also help with: Light cleaning, live-in home care, hospice services, dementia, errands, meal prep & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
I was a home health aid for a year, and love to help people with whatever needs they may have. While this is not something I'm looking to be my full job, if you have specific days here and there or help needed with tasks I'd love to be a friend when there's a need for one!
Jadyn can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, errands
Generous amount of skilled home care training with a concentration of medical needs, adl skills, dementia, cerebral palsy, autism, Down syndrome, elderly care, ms, overall well being, cleaning, transportation, medication management, errands and outings, serious inquires only please. I took care of an elderly women after my day...
Victoria can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, hospice services, errands, transportation, light cleaning & more
Kiera W.
Kingston, NY
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi my name is Kiera. I first started helping out with elderly care in my early teen years. Since then I have been a certified home a health aide. I also have taken care of my grandmother who has Alzheimer's.
Kiera can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, respite care, light cleaning, meal prep, errands & more
To care for those who once cared for us is the highest honor. I have been giving care to the elderly as a Certified Home Health Aid for 3 years and I have no complaints at all. Working alongside and with an older person has taught me that laughter is timeless, imagination has no age and dreams are forever.
Dacia can also help with: Live-in home care, personal care, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CNA
Ruthann B.
Fishkill, NY
$18-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
Highly dedicated and compassionate Home Health Aide with 3-4 years of experience providing exceptional care to patients in various healthcare settings. Committed to improving the quality of life for individuals by assisting with daily activities and ensuring their comfort and safety.
Ruthann can also help with: Light cleaning, mobility assistance, personal care, meal prep, errands, companionship & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
PCA Personal Care Assistant
UNLIMITED CARE - Poughkeepsie, NY July 2019 to November 2019
Worked overnight shift caring for a paralyzed woman. Duties included: Turning every two hours to prevent bedsores. Medication assist. Feeding. Bed bathes. Wound cleaning. Caring for wound vac. Changing
PCA Personal Care Assistant
SYNERGY...
Virginia can also help with: Dementia, personal care
I have 3 years of experience as Home Health Aide. I've worked for 3 patients of different backgrounds and with different conditions which has allowed me to learn how to manage diverse situations. I am naturally a patient person which is necessary when taking care of seniors specially when mental disorders are present; I am an...
Maria can also help with: Dementia, errands, light cleaning, meal prep, transportation
Hello! I have 18 years experience in home care. I am a certified personal care aide. I can help with light housekeeping and laundry. Companionship is most important, most days we are all the client has. It is very important to keep a safe space for clients to ensure they are being well taken care of. I've worked with all types...
Adrienne can also help with: Mobility assistance, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep, companionship, errands & more
Wendy S.
Newburgh, NY
$10-15/hr • 9 yrs exp
As a Home health and personal care aides I do the following: Assist clients in their daily personal tasks, such as bathing or dressing. Perform housekeeping tasks, such as laundry, washing dishes, and vacuuming. Help to organize a client's schedule and plan appointments. Also assist with any physical activity whereby the clients...
Hello, I am a very genuine, mature, hard worker, looking to provide wonderful care to you and/or your loved one. I will go over and beyond for you and your family to meet your needs. Not only am I a certified nurse assistant, home health aide, and personal care aide, I will also help with tasks anywhere from pet care, house...
Hannah can also help with: Dementia, home modification, light cleaning, errands, companionship, meal prep & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
Lorraine F.
Beacon, NY
$30-40/hr • 6 yrs exp
Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP) For 1-to-1 Engagement
I am a former activities director in senior living with 6 years' experience developing and implementing thoughtful programming for seniors and people living with dementia. I provide person-centered engagement in the areas of art, fitness, storytelling, movement, and more. Please note that I am not a home health aide but am...
Lorraine can also help with: Transportation, companionship, dementia
I have worked in two different facilities as a CNA, the first being NCRBI of Lake Katrine and the second The Grand of Poughkeepsie. As a certified home health aide I have worked for Willcare, Community, Unlimited, Anytime, and A&T all of Kingston, except for Willcare of Lake Katrine. I Have also worked for Indepndent Home Care....
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
Jennifer V.
Kingston, NY
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have15+years experience as a home health aide. I'll provide help with personal care, light housekeeping, cooking, errands, and doctor appointments. I take pride in my work and show compassion and kindness to every person I provide care for.
Jennifer can also help with: Dementia, personal care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Teresa S.
Walden, NY
$15-20/hr • 7 yrs exp
A Certified Home Health Aide with 5+ years of experience delivering compassionate care to elderly, palliative, and bed bound patients. A strong history of building positive relationships with clients and identifying opportunities for enrichment and social interactions.
Teresa can also help with: Dementia, errands, hospice services, live-in home care, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
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FAQs for finding home health aides near you in Poughkeepsie, NY
What does a home health aide do near me in Poughkeepsie, NY?
If you’re planning to hire a home health aide near you in Poughkeepsie, 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 Poughkeepsie, NY?
When it’s time to hire a home health aide near you in Poughkeepsie, 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 Poughkeepsie, NY?
To find home health aides near you in Poughkeepsie, NY, you can create an account with Care.com and then you can filter and sort local home health aides by distance from Poughkeepsie, 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 Poughkeepsie, NY?
The average rate for hiring home health aides near you in Poughkeepsie, NY on Care.com as of May, 2024 is $22.82 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 Poughkeepsie, 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.