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Hospice care in Rensselaer, NY

I accidentally came upon nursing aid work when I entered the field roughly seven years ago. I quickly realized that working with the geriatric population was one of my true passions in life. Although I absolutely love working in long term care facilities I've found that I'm unable to give the time/attention to each individual...
Rosemary can also help with: Dementia, respite care, errands, meal prep, hospice services, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CNA

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Danielle W.


Watervliet, NY

$18-22/hr4 yrs exp

Home Health Aide

Experience in long term care, hospice care, home care, and patient care. Reliable and dependable. I LOVE what I do!
Danielle can also help with: Live-in home care, errands, light cleaning, companionship, dementia, hospice services & more
Skills:

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

Home Health Aide

5.0
"I highly recommend Danielle as a caregiver for your loved one. She is professional, skilled, and caring. My family was able to rest easy knowing my parents were in Danielle's care."

Debbie S.

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Dayna M.


Watervliet, NY

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Caregiver

25 years experienced kind trustworthy dependable love what I do Can start immediately up to date shots Vast medical knowledge and experience with several forms of Dementia Diabetes COPD Parkinson's Heart and liver Disease Cancer End of life Care Sundowners Mobility Issues Memory Care and C Diff Love pets love to cook organized...
Dayna can also help with: Meal prep, errands, dementia, hospice services, companionship, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

Wound Care

5.0
"Dayna is awesome!! She not only provided great care for first my Mom and then my Dad, she basically ran the house for them taking care of cleaning, shopping, laundry, and anything else that was needed. This was all done with total transparency and full...

Dianna D.

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Sarah J.


Albany, NY

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Loving, Qualified, And Caring

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: Live-in home care, light cleaning, meal prep, hospice services, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

Medical Equipment Experience

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.

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Holly H.


Wynantskill, NY

$38/hr10 yrs exp

HOME CARE AIDE LOOKING FOR PART TIME WORK

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.

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Jessica C.


Troy, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Professional Personal Care Aide With Over 15 Years Experience Available To Work Part-time.

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: Errands, hospice services, companionship, dementia, light cleaning, live-in home care & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

Medical Equipment Experience

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.

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Mary-kathleen B.


Albany, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Retired Rn Looking For Caregiver Position Part time. Companion And Help At Home, Errands.

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: Light cleaning, dementia, errands, companionship, personal care, meal prep & 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.

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Joanne P.


Albany, NY

$20-35/hr5 yrs exp

I'm 23 years old I've been in health care for 5 years , I am a certified Personal Care Assistant. I also graduated in May of 2022 with my Associate degree in Criminal Justice. I previously worked for Albany Med Hospital before so I have worked with patients that suffered from brain injuries, strokes, cancer, end of life care and...
Joanne can also help with: Companionship, meal prep, dementia, errands, light cleaning, hospice services & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

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Annasia P.


Albany, NY

$16-35/hr5 yrs exp

Long term care Dementia care CNA certification (8+Years) Additional Hoyer's Home care(5+ years) Alzheimer's care Hospice care
Annasia can also help with: Companionship, dementia, hospice services, meal prep, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

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Nyiana W.


Albany, NY

$16-20/hr6 yrs exp

I've had experience for the last 5 1/2 years. I started right out of high school, I am CPR and CNA CERTIFIED . I've got experience with hoyer lifts, stand lifts, hospice care, medication care, catheters , caladium bags, high blood pressure .. etc
Nyiana can also help with: Dementia, companionship, light cleaning, errands, meal prep, hospice services & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

Licensed Nurse

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Celeste P.


Delmar, NY

$15-50/hr1 yrs exp

Lovable Caregiver!

Hey I'm Celeste! I'm 20 years old (soon to be 21). All my life I'm spent time with elderly people. I was always hanging out with my great grandmother at her nursing home and then I lived with my grandmother. I took care of my grandmother while she was home on hospice. I'm a very sweet and loving person! I have strong emphatic...
Celeste can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, respite care, errands, meal prep, light cleaning & more
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Aimee B.


Albany, NY

$35/hr8 yrs exp

RN BSN

Hello, I am a registered nurse who has been working in nursing homes and hospitals for the last eight years prior to becoming a nurse. I worked as a direct support professional for a local ARC. I have a lot of experience working with individuals who suffer from dementia I have experience working with wound VAC, and doing other...
Aimee can also help with: Hospice services
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Kiara P.


Troy, NY

$20-35/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Kiara I'm 30 yrs do I have work with multiple cares hospice, back injury's, hip replacements , short and long term memories. I also took care of many kids over the years I can do light cleaning prepare meals I love outdoors and inside I love reading books I'm loving caring and responsible I have my own vehicle
Kiara can also help with: Hospice services, meal prep, errands, personal care, dementia, light cleaning & more
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Susan P.


Albany, NY

$45/hr10 yrs exp

Will Take Care Of Ur Family,veteran,evening And Day Shift.part Time Or Will Manage Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

So much patient experience. RN Worked at Albany M Center , rehab of Ct, Syracuse Upstate University, labor n delivery and am expertise in IV, PICC lines and ports 35+ years in medical field hospital and home care and Hospice nurse 10 years experience. Have worked with all/dementia my mom had dementia. I can do med pours,...
Susan can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, hospice services, light cleaning, errands, companionship & more
Skills:

Wound Care

CPR

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Daniela F.


Delmar, NY

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I love the elderly and have a big heart for them. I have been providing home care since 2007, and have pages of excellent references. Please don't hesitate to contact me, to see how I might be of assistance; PCA certification, very experienced with Dementia & Alzheimer's, Parkinson's/Lewy Body, Supranuclear Palsy, Stroke,...
Daniela can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, home modification, light cleaning, errands, live-in home care & more
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Penny S.


Troy, NY

$20-35/hr4 yrs exp

I was a CNA in the 90's and employed at a nursing home in Troy. I've done private duty for a quadriplegic operating the hoyer lift. Practiced range of motion. My last client was my neighbor growing up. I cared for him up to his hospice care. My goal is to be professional and compassionate.
Penny can also help with: Errands, hospice services, light cleaning, meal prep, respite care
Skills:

CNA

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Michaila P.


Albany, NY

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

RN

35+ years experience was Hospice nurse 10 years have experience in many areas dementia care can help u we've Ing hours
Michaila can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, respite care, hospice services, errands, light cleaning & more
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Josephine W.


Albany, NY

< $10/hr20 yrs exp

My Name Is Josephine I have over 10 years of experience as a home health aide , Pca , Cna & Med tech . During the course of my career I have worked in various settings . I've cared for patients & residents in assisted living nursing homes , private homes and hospitals . I Also have experience with Hospice, Alzheimer's, Dementia,...
Josephine can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, errands, companionship, hospice services, live-in home care & more
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Sarah R.


Troy, NY

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Certified Nursing Assistant

Hello, my name is Sarah. I have been a CNA for 16 years. I have experience with long term care and short term care. I have experience with rehab, Alzheimer's and dementia, hospice and respite care. I am very caring and compassionate. I am also an Activity Director at a Skilled Nursing Facility. I love what I do. I have...
Sarah can also help with: Live-in home care, respite care, dementia, personal care
Skills:

CNA

Ronnya B.


Albany, NY

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

Personal Care Attendant Available For Part-Time Work.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a very caring, and compassionate Home Care Worker. I have all required skills in patient care. I am a certified Patient Care Assistant and Home Health Aide. I am also a certified medication technician. CPR And First Aide Trained as well. I have been working in the healthcare field for 10+ years and I love this profession. I...
Ronnya can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, companionship, hospice services, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

Home Health Aide

4.0
"Very quick to respond. Thorough."

Brittany H.

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Recent hospice care reviews in Rensselaer, NY

Danielle W.

5.0

I highly recommend Danielle as a caregiver for your loved one. She is professional, skilled, and caring. My family was able to rest easy knowing my parents were in Danielle's care.

- Debbie S.

Dayna M.

5.0

Dayna is awesome!! She not only provided great care for first my Mom and then my Dad, she basically ran the house for them taking care of cleaning, shopping, laundry, and anything else that was needed. This was all done with total transparency and full communication with the family. She even made...

- Dianna D.

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

Holly H.

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 did lite cleaning for mom as well as...

- Lisa T.

Jessica C.

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 for shifts when others working for...

- Doris K.

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