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Martha T.

CNA, Companion Care Giver And Live- In Aide

Schenectady, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Companionship
home modification
light cleaning
hospice services
errands
+ 1 more
I'm Certified Nurse's Aide with over 17 years of experience in a elderly settings, live in and live out, Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease, Parkinson's. 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...

Donna K. says "Martha is caring amazing person she is patient And understand of the person in her care needs . I highly recommend her"

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Juliana V.

CNA/PCA

Schenectady, NY

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$16/hr
3 years experience
Companionship
home modification
light cleaning
hospice services
errands
+ 1 more
Hi im Juliana. I am 20yrs old. As a dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant/PCA (CNA) specializing in home care, I am passionate about providing compassionate, personalized support to individuals in the comfort of their own homes. With 3 years of hands-on experience, I assist clients with daily living activities such as bathing,...
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Indira G.

Schenectady, NY

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$16/hr
6 years experience
Companionship
live-in home care
specialized care
mobility assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I'd describe my personality as Compassionate , I genuinely care about the well-being of others and show kindness and empathy in every interaction, making seniors feel seen, heard, and respected. Dependable, I can be counted on to show up, follow through, and provide consistent, high-quality care, creating a sense of safety...
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Chandrawattie P.

Schenectady, NY

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$18/hr
3 years experience
Companionship
hospice services
live-in home care
light cleaning
errands
+ 1 more
I'd describe my personality as optimistic, friendly and caring. I like caring for seniors because I like to help others. I'm looking for a job that provides a safe working environment. I started caring for seniors when I obtained my home health aide certification in 2020 In my spare time, I like to spend time with my...
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Elizabeth S.

Caring For Seniors And Others

Schenectady, NY

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$25/hr
8 years experience
Companionship
light cleaning
meal prep
live-in home care
errands
+ 1 more
For the past 8 years I have worked for a wonderful family caring for their daughter with cerebral palsy. At the same time I lived with and cared for my aging grandmother. She was mostly bedridden, with dementia / Alzheimer's. She recently passed away at the age of 99. I want to use my experiences to help other families. I'm...
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Carolina A.

Senior caregiver

Schenectady, NY

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$16/hr
Errands
meal prep
transportation
respite care
live-in home care
+ 1 more
Hi I am very responsible patient and creativity person who had approximately 30 years experience working with adult and children I have my own transportation Like to clean
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Kamlawattie D.

Reliable Care Giver

Schenectady, NY

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$17/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Dementia
light cleaning
meal prep
live-in home care
hospice services
+ 1 more
Hi my name is Kamlawattie and I'm interested in this position. In my previous job, I was responsible for taking care of a elder woman and her husband. I assisted them with their meals, medications, and preparation for bed. I have 5 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and day-to-day tasks. I am able to...
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Desiree K.

Schenectady, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Companionship
hospice services
live-in home care
light cleaning
errands
+ 1 more
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...

Marcia N. says "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...

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Any D.

My Name Is Amy And I Am Ready To Help You Care For Your Family Member For As Long As Needed

Schenectady, NY

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$25/hr
3 years experience
Companionship
meal prep
live-in home care
dementia
I'd describe my personality as ambitious outgoing friendly I like caring for seniors because I just have a soft spot for them my empathy goes a long way and I like to make them feel as comfortable as possible also I work in an assisted living facility overnight as a med tech so I'm already immune to that passionate care I'm...
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Shanaleha L.

Certified Nursing Assistant Full Time/ Part Time

Schenectady, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Dementia
personal care
visiting physician
respite care
live-in home care
+ 1 more
CNA for 22 years. Experience in geriatrics, dementia care, long term care, physical rehabilitation, pediactric and adult ventilators and traumatic brain injury care. I have a Bachelors in Healthcare Management and also NYS Real Estate Sales person license. Currently, I work full time in providing private in home care for elders...

Care Member says "Shana is experienced, totally dependable, highly intelligent, has a charming personality, is stimulating company, has excellent judgment. We feel...

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Michelle W.

Schenectady, NY

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Companionship
hospice services
live-in home care
light cleaning
errands
+ 1 more
I am a nurse with almost 30 years of experience in home care, worked in hospitals and working at a plastic surgeons office per diem. I ran my own home care business for over 10 years and I have aides that work for me privately still as well as I also cover cases. I will address any questions or concerns that you may have. I will...
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Briana R.

Experienced And Trustworthy Elderly Companion

Schenectady, NY

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$16/hr
5 years experience
Errands
live-in home care
mobility assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I am a compassionate, reliable, and patient individual with a genuine passion for helping others. I have strong communication skills and a nurturing nature that allows me to build trusting relationships with those I care for. I am attentive to individual needs and detail-oriented in providing both emotional and physical support....
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Lily W.

Schenectady, NY

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$16/hr
4 years experience
Dementia
live-in home care
transportation
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I've been working at a nursing home for the past four years, and during that time, I've had the chance to care for and connect with so many amazing people. I help with daily routines like getting dressed, eating, moving around safely, and making sure they're comfortable. I'm calm, patient, and handle all kinds of situations with...
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Nalini B.

Schenectady, NY

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Dementia
live-in home care
respite care
personal care
hospice services
+ 1 more
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,...

Shabana K. says "Nalini is an extraordinary caregiver. She is extremely diligent and hardworking and take her job very seriously. She is always punctual, caring, kind,...

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Yanira B.

Schenectady, NY

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$25/hr
8 years experience
Dementia
live-in home care
transportation
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
My name is Yanira but I do go by Nina. I have been a CNA since 2017 I have experience in working in nursing homes, group, homes, and hospitals I have experience with working with children and adults with disabilities. I'm also familiar with being around tube feed, ventilators, and trachs. If you have any questions, feel free to...
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Vaidwattie J.

Caring For Elderly Is One Of The Job I Love To Do

Schenectady, NY

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$25/hr
5 years experience
Live-in home care
Helping families out and putting a smile on everyone face makes me love what am doing I am a caring person
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Chandanie S.

My Bio

Schenectady, NY

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$20/hr
1 year experience
Companionship
live-in home care
meal prep
light cleaning
dementia
I'd describe my personality as Compassionate, empathetic and Kind I like caring for seniors because it brings me joy that I can be able to give back and help I'm looking for a job that makes me happy and to be able to give the care needed I started caring for seniors a long time ago , in my family there are alot of seniors...
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Natasha D.

Schenectady, NY

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$25/hr
3 years experience
Errands
live-in home care
mobility assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I'd describe my personality as friendly, reliable and supportive I like caring for seniors because it allows me to make a difference in their lives by providing support, companionship and assist with ALD I'm looking for a job that allows me to utilize my skills in Nursing and offers opportunities for growth and Learning. I...
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Jenessa B.

Smile Creator

Schenectady, NY

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$25/hr
8 years experience
Dementia
meal prep
personal care
live-in home care
light cleaning
Hi! I am a very reliable, patient, and creative person who has approximately 8 years of experience caring for the elderly, from long term rehab to tbi tubefeed and vent patients , I've also cared for infants to teenagers. With me, your children and loved ones will receive appropriate care, and I'm willing to do additional other...
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Drupatti S.

Home Health Aide

Schenectady, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Companionship
hospice services
live-in home care
light cleaning
errands
+ 1 more
Hello, my name is Drupattie. I am a certified home health aide, first aide, and CPR certified. I have been working within the healthcare field for over 10 years. I have experience with special needs, dementia Alzheimer's , hospices). I am proud of my reputation for being a very kind, honest, and...

Sarah C. says "Drupatti is a wonderful dependable health aide. She is trustworthy, and capable of all life saving treatments. She has a lovely personality that makes it...

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  • 60 live in caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $22.14/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated live in caregivers is 4.7

Recent live in caregiver reviews from local parents in Schenectady, NY

Live In Caregivers in Schenectady, NY are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 47 reviews of the 60 listed live in caregivers

Martha T.

Martha is caring amazing person she is patient And understand of the person in her care needs . I highly recommend her

- Donna K.

Desiree K.

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...

- Marcia N.

Shanaleha L.

Shana is experienced, totally dependable, highly intelligent, has a charming personality, is stimulating company, has excellent judgment. We...

- Care member

FAQs for finding live-in caregivers near you in Schenectady, NY

The average rate for hiring a live-in caregiver near you in Schenectady, NY is $22.14 per hour. It’s worth noting that this is just an average, and the cost of a live-in caregiver can vary based on their qualifications, their years of experience, and the unique type of care your loved one requires.

To start your search for a live-in caregiver near you on Care.com, sort caregiver profiles by distance from Schenectady, NY or zip code. If you want to increase the amount of available options, you can expand your search radius. Then you can compare candidates by reading about their experience working with seniors, the type of caregiving services they provide, and their hourly rate.

Yes, caregivers near you in Schenectady, NY on Care.com are asked to complete an annual background check called a CareCheck. Senior caregivers who complete this background check will have a badge on their profile displaying the date it was run. While CareCheck is a good start, we strongly recommend that you follow some additional steps for hiring a caregiver for seniors safely, which include interviewing candidates, checking references, and running your own background check. Visit our Safety Center to learn more.

There is no one-size-fits-all approach to live-in caregiver services. All clients have different needs and all caregivers feel comfortable offering specific services. Generally though, you can expect a live-in caregiver to help with cooking, cleaning, tasks that are difficult for the senior to manage, and transportation. It’s important to interview a few different candidates, when hiring a live-in caregiver near you in Schenectady, NY to see what responsibilities they feel comfortable taking on and how their service offerings line up with your needs.

When it’s time to interview live-in caregivers near you in Schenectady, NY, you’ll want to be ready with a list of interview questions you can ask them. You’ll want to start by asking them to tell you more about their work experience and qualifications. Then you can ask them what types of responsibilities they can take on. Don’t be afraid to tell them what you need, the point of an interview is to find out if they’re a good fit for your family.

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