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Yanira B.

Schenectady, NY

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$25/hr
8 years experience
Live-in home care
transportation
dementia
errands
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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Dhanwantie M.

Schenectady, NY

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Home modification
light cleaning
companionship
dementia
errands
+ 1 more
I am an experienced certified nursing assistant and home health aide with 23 years of experience in elder care. My expertise includes working with patients with Alzheimer's disease and I have worked in both nursing homes and private settings. I have my own transportation and can provide excellent references upon...
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Jessica R.

Schenectady, NY

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
transportation
errands
light cleaning
live-in home care
+ 1 more
With a solid background in home health care, I have developed a deep understanding of providing compassionate and personalized care to clients in their homes. My experience spans across assisting with daily activities, managing medications, and ensuring a safe and comfortable environment. I am adept at working with individuals...
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Aixa P.

Schenectady, NY

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$16/hr
10 years experience
Live-in home care
errands
hospice services
light cleaning
meal prep
I have been in the medical field for a while now. I am a certified PCA/HHA , I am very dedicated to what I do. I help with light house cleanings, medication, CPR , and hospice care experience. I am here to help watch your loved ones an help family be able to be flexible
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Dixie R.

Schenectady, NY

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$16/hr
2 years experience
Meal prep
dementia
light cleaning
live-in home care
I have worked in a nursing home facility for 2 years working with residents that have different levels of Dementia and capabilities helping them with their daily tasks ensuring that they are fed, clean and above all else safe. Prior this working as a CNA I took care of my Mom who was very ill for quite some time. I am...
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Michelle W.

Schenectady, NY

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Hospice services
live-in home care
companionship
dementia
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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Camille H.

The Loving Caregiver.

Schenectady, NY

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$16/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Live-in home care
personal care
errands
home modification
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I am a Christian fearing woman who believes in the love of christ and that there's nothing impossible with God. I was raised by my grandmother, which makes me have a compassion for the elderly I am a spiritual person and through my spiritual journey I have developed patience, love, kindness, gratitude, compassion, integrity and...
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Briana R.

Experienced And Trustworthy Elderly Companion

Schenectady, NY

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$16/hr
5 years experience
Live-in home care
mobility assistance
errands
home modification
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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Elizabeth S.

Caring For Seniors And Others

Schenectady, NY

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$25/hr
8 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
companionship
dementia
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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Juliana V.

CNA/PCA

Schenectady, NY

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$16/hr
3 years experience
Home modification
light cleaning
companionship
dementia
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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Lily W.

Schenectady, NY

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$21/hr
4 years experience
Live-in home care
transportation
dementia
errands
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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Carolina A.

Senior caregiver

Schenectady, NY

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$16/hr
Meal prep
transportation
errands
light cleaning
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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Thomas F.

Love seniors! Available caregiver

Schenectady, NY

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience
Live-in home care
personal care
companionship
home modification
hospice services
+ 1 more
Love seeing the smiles on someone you do for, and care for. We all need help sometimes, and i like to help ones who deserve and need it!

MICHELLE Z. says "Tom is very reliable and responsible. He was a terrific helper to an elderly family member during a time when it was desperately needed. He took care...

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Natasha D.

Schenectady, NY

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$25/hr
3 years experience
Live-in home care
mobility assistance
errands
home modification
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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Sophia R.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Schenectady, NY

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$16/hr
4 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
dementia
errands
hospice services
+ 1 more
Hello my name is Sophia. I have been a certified nursing assistant for 4 years now. I have a lot of experience working in nursing homes doing long term care, rehab, and I worked on a dementia unit for 2 years.
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Nalini B.

Schenectady, NY

5.0(1)
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$16/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Live-in home care
respite care
dementia
home modification
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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Isabella S.

Schenectady, NY

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
dementia
errands
home modification
+ 1 more
I am a caregiver who is passionate about providing quality care and I strive to maintain and improve the quality of living in my patients. I am kind, patient, and very thorough in everything I do. I have 3+ years caregiving experience and 5+ years experience with the geriatric population. I am a certified PCA and CCMA. I am also...
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Aida B.

Schenectady, NY

5.0(1)
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$35/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Home modification
light cleaning
companionship
dementia
errands
+ 1 more
I have 20+ 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...

Care Member says "Aida was an outstanding caregiver for my 98 yr old mother. She was attentive to her needs, respectful of my mother and her environment. She went to the...

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Desiree K.

Schenectady, NY

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience
Hospice services
live-in home care
companionship
dementia
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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Roseita S.

Caring, Respectable And Reliable

Schenectady, NY

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$16/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
dementia
errands
hospice services
+ 1 more
I have over 15 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Bathing/Dressing, I am very experienced and have a passion with the work that I do.
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  • 60 live in caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $22.31/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated live in caregivers is 4.9

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

Live In Caregivers in Schenectady, NY are rated 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 40 reviews of the 60 listed live in caregivers

Thomas F.

Tom is very reliable and responsible. He was a terrific helper to an elderly family member during a time when it was desperately needed....

- MICHELLE Z.

Nalini B.

Nalini is an extraordinary caregiver. She is extremely diligent and hardworking and take her job very seriously. She is always punctual,...

- Shabana K.

Aida B.

Aida was an outstanding caregiver for my 98 yr old mother. She was attentive to her needs, respectful of my mother and her environment. She...

- 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 $22.31 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.

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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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