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Megan D.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Poughkeepsie, NY

3.9(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Home modification
light cleaning
errands
hospice services
meal prep
+ 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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Certifed Nursing Assistance

Poughkeepsie, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Mobility assistance
dementia
personal care
companionship
Hello, My name is Sherifa I've been a Certifed Nursing Assistant for 10+ yrs. My skills include Excellent personal care, very dependable and reliable. very easy to get along with. Trust worthy. my coal is to make sure that your love one is love 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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Certified Nurses Assistant/ Home Health Aide

Poughkeepsie, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Personal care
dementia
companionship
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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Poughkeepsie, NY

5.0(0)
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$23/hr
3 years experience
Live-in home care
personal care
dementia
mobility assistance
respite 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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Full/Part/ As Needed Time Caregiver

Poughkeepsie, NY

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hospice services
meal prep
dementia
live-in home care
mobility assistance
+ 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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Personal Care Assistant

Poughkeepsie, NY

from
$20/hr
Meal prep
light cleaning
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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Part-Time Assistant For Errands Household/Office/Personal

Poughkeepsie, NY

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$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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Certified Nursing Assistant

Poughkeepsie, NY

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$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Personal care
hospice services
specialized care
dementia
I'm a jovial person, who is fun loving as well. I take pride in whatever I do and I always try to do it at the best of my ability. I've worked with the elderly in the past and I can say I know I've got the gift of taking care of others who needs assistants who cannot help themselves.
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11 Year Experienced Nursing Assistant

Poughkeepsie, NY

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$24/hr
10 years experience
Errands
meal prep
dementia
light cleaning
mobility assistance
+ 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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I Am A Certified Nursing Assistant. I Have Been In This Field For 12 Years. I Am Also CPR Certified.

Poughkeepsie, NY

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$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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Experienced Senior Caregiver | Personal & Medical Support.

Poughkeepsie, NY

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$22/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
I'd describe my personality as reliable, helpful and friendly I started caring for seniors in 2013. One thing families should know about me is that I treat every person I care for as if they were my own loved one. I bring patience, kindness, and respect to every interaction because I believe every senior deserves to feel...
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20 Year Sales Executive Making A Career Change And Looking To Provide Help To Others

Poughkeepsie, NY

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$20/hr
Meal prep
light cleaning
transportation
errands
I am making a career change after 20 years in Corporate USA. I have spent my career building relationships and am definitely a people person. I returned to school and got my degree in Culinary Arts. While working on building my Personal Chef/Food Delivery Service, I have been working in restaurants and also as a Personal...
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Aide /companion

Poughkeepsie, NY

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$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Errands
meal prep
dementia
light cleaning
personal care
+ 1 more
Hello I have worked with several families over the last few years (see my reviews). Easily willing to travel up to 35 mins, as I drove 120 miles daily to commute to my job, for 24 years , in Yonkers . I'm a dependable , energetic , healthy, young 60-year-old woman , hoping to find a family that needs assistance with errands ,...
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I Am A Very Caring Person And Enjoy Helping

Poughkeepsie, NY

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$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Errands
hospice services
dementia
home modification
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I'm a Patient Care Assistants working in home based and nursing home settings over the past 6 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...
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Poughkeepsie, NY

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$25/hr
7 years experience
Light cleaning
personal care
home modification
meal prep
errands
I'd describe my personality as a honest , reliable and loyal person I like caring for seniors because I love to assist the elderly and make them feel good about them self I'm looking for a job that provides a sense of fulfilment. I look forword to make a meaningful inpact on the lives of others I started caring for seniors...
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Poughkeepsie, NY

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$16/hr
10 years experience
I am a licensed personal care aid. I specialize in all the personal care needs in any individual that needs assistance. I am a compassionate, loyal and extremely reliable. I am young and enthusiastic about my position in helping individuals live the qualities of life with ease.
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Poughkeepsie, NY

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$25/hr
Meal prep
light cleaning
transportation
errands
I've work with all ages from infants to senor care. Bilingual in Spanish. Compassionate caregiver providing exceptional care to the elderly and disabled. Skilled in assisting with daily living activities, including meal preparation and personal care.
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Poughkeepsie, NY

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$40/hr
1 year experience
Errands
light cleaning
dementia
hospice services
meal prep
+ 1 more
I'd describe my personality as friendly, funny, and loyal. I like caring for seniors because I love To help others and feel it's part of Gods plan for my life. As I approach getting older, I hope I am fortunate enough to find a caring person such as myself to be there for me. I'm looking for a job that fulfills my God given...
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Poughkeepsie, NY

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$16/hr
10 years experience
Visiting physician
personal care
dementia
I have been a certified personal care aide for 10 years. My journey began with providing care for elderly dementia residents in their home, and continued my care giver experience while working in an assisted living facility. I have been medication certified through my facility, so I am comfortable managing and giving...
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I Love To Care For People Who Need Support Senior caregiver

Poughkeepsie, NY

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$30/hr
6 years experience
Meal prep
personal care
light cleaning
mobility assistance
specialized care
+ 1 more
I specializes in performing personal care tasks, including assistance with basic personal hygiene and grooming, feeding, ambulation, medical monitoring and health care related tasks, ensures clients safety and maintains a safe environment and encourages client engagement in social networks and communities. I am a certified CPR...
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  • 60 personal assistants are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $23.33/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated personal assistants is 4.0

Recent personal assistant reviews from local parents in Poughkeepsie, NY

Personal Assistants in Poughkeepsie, NY are rated 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 16 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

Sherifa B.

Sherifa is very professional . Very kind to my mom. She is in good hands

- 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.

FAQs for finding personal assistants in Poughkeepsie

The average rate for hiring a personal assistant in Poughkeepsie, NY on Care.com as of June, 2025 is $23.33 per hour. The cost may fluctuate depending on the type of service you need assistance with and how frequently.

Care.com has 42 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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