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Linda F.

Personal Assistant, General Errands, Organization, Transportation

Poughkeepsie, NY

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Cabinet cleaning
general room cleaning
kitchen cleaning
changing bed linens
I am a very organized person. I have had experience with helping people organize their home or office.
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Megan D.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Poughkeepsie, NY

3.9(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Dementia
home modification
meal prep
hospice services
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I am a certified nursing assistant. I have been in this field for 12 years. I am also CPR certified. I take care of the elderly as I love doing. Very warm and compassionate. I am available on the weekends and the evenings during the week. Being able to help and provide for the ones who don't have the physical ability to do so....

Care Member says "I wholeheartedly and enthusiastically recommend Megan.who she is wonderful, caring, compassionate, skilled, sensitive, insightful and capable CNA to our...

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Jodie K.

Certified Nurses Assistant/ Home Health Aide

Poughkeepsie, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Companionship
personal care
dementia
I have 21 years of experience with taking care of the elderly . I have had a certificate for nursing assistant and also have my home health aide certificate as well as my pca. I have many years of experience with dementia, Alzheimer's, stroke patients, cancer, end of life, vascular dementia and hospice care. I have a great...

Angela C. says "Jodie is a wonderful caregiver she took excellent care of my grandfather she stayed with him up until the good lord called him home . Jodie was also very...

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Teresa P.

Aide /companion

Poughkeepsie, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Companionship
errands
personal care
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello I have worked with several families over the last few years. (see my reviews). After losing my best friend , my mom who lived with me , I decided to seek this position after leaving my professional career of 30+ years . Having cared for both my elderly parents , and several women over the last few years , I consider...

Care Member says "Took special care of my mom. She is really compassionate and loving. She formed a special relationship. Mom truly liked her. "

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Leah S.

Poughkeepsie, NY

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Companionship
errands
mobility assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have 15 + years experience as a companion and personal care aide (certified), as well as a NYS Licensed Massage Therapists. I am professional, reliable, compassionate and caring. I have experience with Alzheimer's/Dementia, Parkinson's, quadriplegic assistant. I am a non-smoker. Pet lover. My goal is to offer you a peace of...

Kamil S. says "Leah was with me for two years after my spinal cord injury. She is very committed and professional. She cares for you as if you were one of her own. My day...

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Keyana P.

Seeking Full Time Cases

Poughkeepsie, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience
Companionship
errands
meal prep
hospice services
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Experience as an Eldercare Caregiver for the past 5 years. I am vaccinated for the Covid 19. I am agreeable, caring and mature. Safety and Reliability are paramount to me, as well as clean, work environment. Experience: I have worked with many people over the years. Nursing Homes and private cases. companionship, feeding, and...

Courtney D. says "Keyana has a wonderful personality. I have known her for over 16 years. Keyana love to help everyone. The best word that I could think of to describe...

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Tracey P.

Poughkeepsie, NY

5.0(0)
from
$23/hr
3 years experience
Companionship
live-in home care
respite care
mobility assistance
personal care
+ 1 more
Hi Families! I'm Tracey a 22-year-old college graduate. I just graduated in may WooHoo! Majored in Biology and Psychology! Over the years I've had experience in many different fields ranging from working with mentality disabled children to also becoming a certified CNA! I worked at a nursing home for the summer then went on and...
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Lisa C.

Part-time Caregiver

Poughkeepsie, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Companionship
home modification
visiting physician
hospice services
personal care
+ 1 more
I'm a Certified Nursing Assistant working in home based and nursing home settings over the past 10 years. I am experience with mechanical lift, bathing, feeding, companionship etc... I've worked with bed bond patients has well as the elderly. I'm dependable, trustworthy, patient, kind, pleasant, respectful and compassionate. I'm...

Andrew V. says "Lisa was amazing! She is kind, loving and caring. She took exceptional care of my father. She is always willing to help in any way possible. I couldn't...

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Sherifa B.

Poughkeepsie, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Companionship
mobility assistance
personal care
dementia
Hello, My name is Sherifa I've been a Certifed Nursing Assistant for 20+ yrs. My skills include Excellent personal care, very dependable and reliable. very easy to get along with. Trust worthy. My goal is to make sure that your love one is loved and cared for. Just as I would care for my own family. I will do my job to best of...

Care Member says "Sherifa is very professional . Very kind to my mom. She is in good hands"

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Alisa P.

Full/Part/ As Needed Time Caregiver

Poughkeepsie, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Companionship
hospice services
mobility assistance
live-in home care
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello! I would like to thank you for taking the time out to read this. Also, I want to let you know I understand that it is HARD to find a dependable, caring, and honest person who you have to trust to come into your personal space aka your home or your parents home. I hope I can prove you wrong though. I have been in and out of...

Debbie F. says "We hired Alisa to help with the care of my elderly mom who is in a wheelchair. Alisa is very professional, dependable and is great help with my mom. She...

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Linda F.

Part Time Personal Assistant - Do Errands, Walk Your Dog, Taking Care Of Children After School

Poughkeepsie, NY

from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
I am an individual looking for a part-time job. I retired after 31 years as an Executive Assistant. I have had experience as a personal assistant doing errands, banking, transportation. Pet care - walking your dog. Taking care of your child after school or transportation to activities. I have experience with taking care of and...
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Shanicqua J.

Personal Care Assistant

Poughkeepsie, NY

from
$20/hr
Light cleaning
meal prep
Hardworking Patient Care Assistant dedicated to high-quality patient care and efficient operations support. Good communicator and team player with organized, detail-oriented mindset. Highly accurate and able to learn new tasks quickly. Clean and organize work, patient, and family areas.
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Stacey M.

Part-Time Assistant For Errands Household/Office/Personal

Poughkeepsie, NY

from
$10/hr
10 years experience
I am a very responsible woman with my own transportation. Honest, on time, hard working. I have current references. Childcare, Shopping, banking, errands, office tasks, dog walking, etc.
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Taina M.

Dedicated Home Care Assistant

Poughkeepsie, NY

from
$23/hr
15 years experience
Companionship
errands
personal care
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
I'd describe my personality as reliable passionate and hard working I like caring for seniors because it is personally fulfilling and a rewarding experience that forms meaningful relationships and making a difference in someone's life. I'm looking for a job that has a positive work environment and career growth. Most of all...
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Jennifer M.

11 Year Experienced Nursing Assistant

Poughkeepsie, NY

from
$24/hr
10 years experience
Companionship
errands
mobility assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
11 years experienced Nursing Assistant I'd describe my personality as compassionate, empathetic, patient, attentive reliable, adaptable supportive, and a good communicative individual: I like caring for seniors because it allows me to learn from their life experiences as well as being able to be a companion to them. Aging can...
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Megan D.

I Am A Certified Nursing Assistant. I Have Been In This Field For 12 Years. I Am Also CPR Certified.

Poughkeepsie, NY

from
$16/hr
Meal prep
I am a certified nursing assistant. I have been in this field for 15 years. I am also CPR certified. I take care of the elderly as I love doing. I have many years of experience with dementia, Alzheimer's, parkinsons, diabetes, strokes, hospice care, end of life, cancer, mental illness ect. Very warm and compassionate. I am...
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Althea M.

Poughkeepsie, NY

from
$21/hr
6 years experience
Dementia
hospice services
meal prep
light cleaning
live-in home care
+ 1 more
In and around Poughkeepsie I'm known as Cece I have great references so Bringing comfort and support to families is my focus as a caregiver. I have six years of experience providing respite care, live-in care, and and light housekeeping. I am also skilled in meal preparation, medical management, and mobility assistance. As a...
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Alex S.

Poughkeepsie, NY

from
$25/hr
5 years experience
Errands
light cleaning
transportation
meal prep
personal care
+ 1 more
Bringing joy and comfort to seniors is my calling. My 5 years of experience in adult care have solidified my passion for supporting well-being and independence. I'm skilled in providing transportation, running errands, assisting with personal care, light housekeeping, and preparing meals. I adapt to changing routines and...
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Lucy S.

Poughkeepsie, NY

from
$18/hr
Errands
meal prep
light cleaning
Hello! I am a sophomore at Vassar College, looking to gain experience in senior care. I have 8 years of childcare experience, and 2 years of experience as a personal assistant. I figure those two meet in the middle with senior care! I have reliable transportation, and am here to take care of whatever you need!
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Sherene S.

Poughkeepsie, NY

from
$20/hr
1 year experience
Home modification
light cleaning
mobility assistance
live-in home care
meal prep
+ 1 more
Caring for others isn't just what I do, it's who I am. I've had the privilege of supporting adults and I provide a range of services including respite care, live-in support, hospice care, and personal assistance with everyday tasks like meal prep, light housekeeping, and mobility help. My goal is always to be a reliable,...
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  • 60 personal assistants are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $23.60/hr as of February 2026

  • The average star rating for rated personal assistants is 4.8

Recent personal assistant reviews from local parents in Poughkeepsie, NY

Personal Assistants in Poughkeepsie, NY are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 35 reviews of the 60 listed personal assistants

Megan D.

I wholeheartedly and enthusiastically recommend Megan.who she is wonderful, caring, compassionate, skilled, sensitive, insightful and...

- Care member

Jodie K.

Jodie is a wonderful caregiver she took excellent care of my grandfather she stayed with him up until the good lord called him home . Jodie...

- Angela C.

Teresa P.

Took special care of my mom. She is really compassionate and loving. She formed a special relationship. Mom truly liked her.

- Care member

FAQs for finding personal assistants in Poughkeepsie

The average rate for hiring a personal assistant in Poughkeepsie, NY on Care.com as of February, 2026 is $23.60 per hour. The cost may fluctuate depending on the type of service you need assistance with and how frequently.

Care.com has 50 personal assistants in Poughkeepsie, NY. To start the search process, you will first need to create an account by answering a few simple questions to find the personal assistant services that match your needs. You will then have the option to either post a job and receive applications from candidates, or search for personal assistants directly on the platform. You can filter results by distance from Poughkeepsie or hourly rate, and then compare the assistants' skills and services they offer. After selecting a few candidates, you can schedule interviews, check references and hire the personal assistant that best fits your needs.

Most personal assistants in Poughkeepsie, NY can help families with a combination of general errands, shopping, organizing events and managing a parent's schedule. Personal assistants typically do not provide child care services, but they can help by driving kids to and from school or other activities around Poughkeepsie. Additionally, some personal assistants are okay with performing pet care or even light housekeeping duties, but these duties are less common.

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