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Wendy H.

Compassionate Home Care

Schenectady, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Errands
dementia
companionship
transportation
I have over 25 years of care giving experience. I cared for a family member who was very ill . So I began caring for seniors with Alzheimer's, Dementia, Congestive heart failure and also Parkinson's. My responsibilities include companionship, personal care, making sure medicines are taken, assisting with dressing, meal...

Susan B. says "Wendy is one of the most reliable kind honest people I know- She has been with our family for almost a year now and I don't know a better person to have...

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Joy N.

Phenomenal Care Taker

Schenectady, NY

4.9(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
specialized care
personal care
dementia
companionship
+ 1 more
I am a dedicated healthcare professional with over 19 years of experience in providing compassionate and skilled care. My expertise includes working with patients suffering from dementia, Alzheimer's, and Parkinson's, where I have honed the ability to notice subtle changes that can save lives and ensure the well-being of your...

Alison E. says "Joy is wonderful. She has been taking care of my grandmother for a while now. She is very sweet, she is super helpful and knowledgeable, and she is great...

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Aida B.

Schenectady, NY

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Errands
light cleaning
hospice services
dementia
companionship
+ 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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Tricia P.

Reliable Help For Your Loved One

Schenectady, NY

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Errands
meal prep
light cleaning
dementia
companionship
+ 1 more
I can help with activities of daily living. I have transportation, I am okay with pets, I am a non smoker and I have 19 years of experience. I can help you with as many hours you need from 4hours to 16hr shifts. I can help while promoting independence providing stability and protecting their dignity. I love what I do.

Care Member says "Tricia is very sweet and caring. She goes above and beyond to make your loved one feel special and loved."

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Thomas F.

Love seniors! Available caregiver

Schenectady, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Hospice services
personal care
mobility assistance
home modification
companionship
+ 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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Lisbeth A.

Home Health Care Aide / Persons Of All Ages

Schenectady, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Errands
meal prep
light cleaning
dementia
companionship
+ 1 more
I have over 15 years of experience in home health care aide. I am very compassionate skilled aide devoted to providing superior care to persons with disabilities and health limitations. I grew up in a large family in Lima, Peru. I have been taking care of young-ones and seniors ever since. I am very responsible and have known to...

Maria K. says "I am so blessed to have Lisbeth in my life! I couldn't have asked for a kinder, more professional caregiver. She has been with me for a year and has all...

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Lindsy S.

Care Like It's My Own !

Schenectady, NY

4.9(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Errands
live-in home care
light cleaning
dementia
companionship
+ 1 more
Experienced caregiver, home health aid/ med tech . Over 20 years experience. Have experience with managing pay, scheduling companionship, cooking light housekeeping . Pet care , and much more . Would love to care for your loved one

Care Member says "Lindsy took care of our mom during her last weeks. She is a devoted, skilled, and very compassionate caregiver and aide, and I enthusiastically...

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Leslie D.

Provide Quality Care

Schenectady, NY

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Errands
meal prep
light cleaning
dementia
companionship
+ 1 more
I have 18 plus years experience as a caregiver. While providing quality care in all settings. I have had the opportunity to assist in providing care to various populations: Alzheimer, Lewy Body Dementia, Parkinson Disease, disabilities that are classified under the OPWDD umbrella. Additionally, I have provided tracheotomy care...

Colleen K. says "Leslie was amazing! She cared for my father for a week until he passed away and in that time she became family. He was very medically complex and she...

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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
Errands
light cleaning
hospice services
dementia
companionship
+ 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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Nicolette N.

Taking Care With Care

Schenectady, NY

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
3 years experience
Errands
transportation
meal prep
dementia
companionship
+ 1 more
I care deeply about people who need special accommodations due to age and disabilities. I want to make sure they are being treated with love and kindness because that's how I would want my family members to be taken care of.

Janice N. says "Nikki is strong and capable. She is also clean, and is a sweet woman. She has a gentle touch and a caring heart."

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Mercedes G.

Caregiver

Schenectady, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
My name is Mercedes, I'm a Venezuelan medical doctor with specialty en Toxicology and Occupational health working in the US as caregiver for elders, infants and special needs since 2009. At work my priority is safety, happiness and general well being of the caretaker on my care. Please call me Mercedes

Cathy O. says "Mercedes is kind, knowledgeable, and connects with her clients on a personal level. You can not go wrong interviewing her to see if she is the right fit...

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Nalini B.

Schenectady, NY

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hospice services
respite care
personal care
home modification
dementia
+ 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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Shadia A.

Experienced Caregiver Currently Living In Marathon, NY

Schenectady, NY

3.7(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Errands
mobility assistance
meal prep
dementia
companionship
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Shadia, located in Vestal NY. I am happy and readily available to help in anyway I can. I have 10 years of experience caring for families and their loved ones. I pride myself on the compassionate care I provide, while maintaining the independence your loved one wants to keep! I take care of your family like they...

Care Member says "After searching for quite some time and finding caretakers that were mediocre I have to say Shadia was a blessing. She pays attention to detail when...

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Marilyn E.

Professional Caregiver

Schenectady, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Personal care
hospice services
dementia
respite care
Marilyn E, LPN. I would like to start out by telling you a little bit more about myself, I have been a CNA for 13 years I am now an LPN. I have worked at Pathways Rehab and Nursing for 8 years. I'm very dependable and reliable and will treat your family w the dignity and respect they deserve. I enjoy being one on one. I would...

David W. says "Marilyn is very reliable and friendly she is a leader and we enjoyed her working with our family"

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Danielle D.

Very Flexible And Reliable Caretaker Available. Amazing References

Schenectady, NY

3.8(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi, Danielle here. I have lived in the capital district my entire life and love doing what I do. I'm a very flexible, strong, compassionate, reliable and smart woman that truly enjoys most aspects of Home health care. I offer years of knowledge relating to diabetes, ALS, Parkinson's, dementia, quads, ROM, diets, and so much...

Sandra F. says "Great, happy, smart woman with lots of tips that have helped tremendously!! Always on time and communicates very well. Our family was so happy we hired...

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Shanaleha L.

Certified Nursing Assistant Full Time/ Part Time

Schenectady, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Live-in home care
visiting physician
respite care
hospice services
dementia
+ 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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Desiree K.

Schenectady, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Errands
live-in home care
light cleaning
dementia
companionship
+ 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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Bebi C.

Home Health Aide

Schenectady, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
mobility assistance
meal prep
dementia
companionship
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Bebi. I'm an experienced home health aide for over 10 years, I have been working for patients diagnosed with dementia, bedridden, CHF, advanced kidney failure and other comorbidities. My job description includes managing medications, shower , basic health necessities such as nebulizers, BP and glucose monitoring...

Care Member says "Bebi was great with my aunt. She provided great live-in aid entailing everything as described in her profile. She even referred great fill-ins for...

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Jennifer W.

I Have Been Working As A CNA For Over 20 Years.

Schenectady, NY

5.0(1)
from
$2540/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Errands
light cleaning
hospice services
dementia
companionship
+ 1 more
I have been working in health care now for over 25 years. Taking care of the elderly, people with disabilities, dementia, Parkinson, and people who have been through a number of surgeries. I have worked at Ellis Hospital nursing facility and rehabilitation for over 14 years. I have done home care as well. I enjoy caring and...

Care Member says "Jennifer is a very kind and compassionate woman"

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Senior living communities in Schenectady, NY

Home Instead Senior Care

650 Franklin Street Suite 301 Schenectady, NY

Home Instead Senior Care offers an affordable solution for many seniors in Schenectady and Albany counties. We provide assistance with light housekeeping, meal preparation, medication reminders, grocery shopping, errands, Alzheimer's care, respite care or companionship in order to remain happily in their homes, whether seniors...
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  • 172 senior care providers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $37.01/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated senior care providers is 4.7

Recent senior care reviews from local parents in Schenectady, NY

Senior Care Providers in Schenectady, NY are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 102 reviews of the 172 listed senior care providers

Wendy H.

Wendy is one of the most reliable kind honest people I know- She has been with our family for almost a year now and I don't know a better...

- Susan B.

Joy N.

Joy is wonderful. She has been taking care of my grandmother for a while now. She is very sweet, she is super helpful and knowledgeable, and...

- Alison E.

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 senior care in Schenectady, NY

The average rate for hiring a senior care provider in Schenectady, NY on Care.com is $37.01 per hour as of November 2025. This rate will vary depending on the level of care needed (medical/non-medical or overnight care), the provider's certifications, years of experience, and total amount of hours required per day/week.

You can find a variety of in-home senior care options in Schenectady, NY on Care.com. Some of these options include having a companion to support your loved one with daily activities such as getting around the house, helping with meal prep, light housekeeping or even dressing/bathing. You also have the option to find a nursing assistant if medical care is required. There are also caregivers who can provide senior transportation to run errands or drive to doctor appointments. For seniors that require highly monitored care or cannot remain in their own homes, you'll find other options in Schenectady such as assisted living facilities or nursing homes.

Care.com has 171 senior care providers in Schenectady, NY. You can filter and sort local senior care providers by distance from Schenectady and compare your options by reading about their experience, services they provide, and reviews from other families.

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