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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
General room cleaning
kitchen cleaning
changing bed linens
cabinet cleaning
I am a very organized person. I have had experience with helping people organize their home or office.
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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
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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Megan D.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Poughkeepsie, NY

3.9(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Home modification
hospice services
meal prep
errands
dementia
+ 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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Leah S.

Poughkeepsie, NY

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Errands
light cleaning
mobility assistance
dementia
companionship
+ 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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Teresa P.

Aide /companion

Poughkeepsie, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Errands
light cleaning
personal care
dementia
companionship
+ 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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Keyana P.

Seeking Full Time Cases

Poughkeepsie, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience
Errands
hospice services
meal prep
dementia
companionship
+ 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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Lisa C.

Part-time Caregiver

Poughkeepsie, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Home modification
hospice services
visiting physician
dementia
companionship
+ 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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Tracey P.

Poughkeepsie, NY

5.0(0)
from
$23/hr
3 years experience
Live-in home care
mobility assistance
respite care
dementia
companionship
+ 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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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
Hospice services
live-in home care
mobility assistance
dementia
companionship
+ 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
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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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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Colleen B.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Poughkeepsie, NY

from
$26/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Personal care
specialized care
hospice services
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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Taina M.

Dedicated Home Care Assistant

Poughkeepsie, NY

from
$23/hr
15 years experience
Errands
light cleaning
personal care
dementia
companionship
+ 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
Errands
light cleaning
mobility assistance
dementia
companionship
+ 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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Heather Q.

Poughkeepsie, NY

from
$20/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
mobility assistance
home modification
errands
transportation
Caring for others is more than a job; it's a calling. My passion for supporting adults and seniors blossomed from personally caring for my husband and mother-in-law. This rewarding experience fuels my desire to assist others as they age in place. With five years of experience and some college education, I bring a compassionate,...
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Sherene S.

Poughkeepsie, NY

from
$19/hr
1 year experience
Light cleaning
live-in home care
mobility assistance
hospice services
home modification
+ 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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Megan P.

20 Year Sales Executive Making A Career Change And Looking To Provide Help To Others

Poughkeepsie, NY

from
$30/hr
8 years experience
Errands
light cleaning
mobility assistance
dementia
companionship
+ 1 more
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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Brooke J.

Experienced Senior Caregiver | Personal & Medical Support.

Poughkeepsie, NY

from
$24/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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  • 60 personal assistants are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $23.08/hr as of December 2025

  • The average star rating for rated personal assistants is 4.7

Recent personal assistant reviews from local parents in Poughkeepsie, NY

Personal Assistants in Poughkeepsie, NY are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 34 reviews of the 60 listed personal assistants

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.

Megan D.

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

- Care member

Leah S.

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...

- Kamil S.

FAQs for finding personal assistants in Poughkeepsie

The average rate for hiring a personal assistant in Poughkeepsie, NY on Care.com as of December, 2025 is $23.08 per hour. The cost may fluctuate depending on the type of service you need assistance with and how frequently.

Care.com has 49 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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