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Light housekeeping & companion care caregiver needed in Schenectady, NY
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Schenectady, New York · Schenectady County
Caregiver Jobs in Schenectady, NY
Schenectady is in Schenectady County, New York, home to about 10,375 people aged 65 or older. When a family nearby posts a private or in-home caregiver job on CaregiverConnect, it shows in the list above with its town and distance from you.
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Finding in-home caregiver jobs in Schenectady
Schenectady is in Schenectady County, New York. The Census Bureau's 2020–2024 American Community Survey counts 68,847 residents, 10,375 of them aged 65 or older (15%; 18% in Schenectady County), and 1,045 aged 85 or older. About 4,189 older residents live alone (43% of those in households; 35% in Schenectady County). 3,391 residents 65 and over report a disability (34%). Help at home for this group, from a few hours of companionship to personal care, is the work families post here.
On CaregiverConnect a family writes the posting, sets the hours and the rate and can message you directly; there is no agency in between, and your profile is free. Put your home ZIP on your profile (12301, 12302, 12303 and others cover Schenectady) and the distance you will travel, so postings from nearby towns show up as well. 21% of Schenectady households have no vehicle (12% in Schenectady County), so say on your profile whether you drive and can take a client to appointments.
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Families looking for private caregivers near Schenectady, NY
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Types of caregiver jobs
Types of caregiver jobs in Schenectady
Families post companion care, help with bathing, dressing and meals, light housekeeping and errands, medication reminders, rides to appointments, overnight stays and respite shifts that give a family caregiver time off. Experience looking after your own relative counts; describe it plainly on your profile.
Senior caregiving · Personal care · Companion care · Dementia care · Respite care · Live-in · Overnight · Part-time and full-time
Pay
Caregiver pay in Schenectady: how much caregivers make
Public figures first, then what they mean for private work. Statistics describe employed aides across the New York (statewide); private rates on CaregiverConnect are agreed between each caregiver and family and are not tracked by any agency.
| Measure | Hourly | Source and coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Home health and personal care aides, New York (statewide) | $19.05 median | BLS OEWS, May 2025; 663,140 jobs |
| New York minimum wage | $17.00 | effective by October 2026 (U.S. Department of Labor state table) |
Who is the employer. A family that hires you directly is your employer. The New York minimum wage is $17.00 an hour (effective by October 2026 (U.S. Department of Labor state table)); the federal minimum of $7.25 and federal overtime rules apply to directly employed caregivers unless the work is exempt companionship under the FLSA. Source: US Department of Labor, direct care workers; the state source is listed at the end of this page.
BLS publishes caregiver wages for states and metro areas, not for towns, so the table uses the New York statewide survey of employed home health and personal care aides: half earned more than $19.05 an hour in May 2025, and the middle half earned $18.59 to $21.05. A private rate is agreed with each family and may be higher or lower.
Rules
Caregiver requirements in New York, applied to Schenectady
A family hiring you directly for companionship or personal care sets its own requirements; many ask for references, CPR and a background check. Agency work, especially with Medicare-certified home health agencies, usually asks for a home health aide or nursing assistant credential, and certified nursing assistants are listed on the New York nurse aide registry. When minimum wage and overtime apply to a caregiver employed by a family, including the companionship and live-in exemptions (the subject of a July 2025 proposed rule), is set out on the U.S. Department of Labor's direct care page. To reach local aging services, adult protective services included, call the Eldercare Locator at 1-800-677-1116.
Local resources
Training and career resources near Schenectady
Employers near Schenectady from Medicare's provider files, with straight-line distance from the town center. Home health agencies and hospices employ aides; call to ask about openings.
- Eddy Visiting Nurse & Rehab AssociationMedicare-certified home health agency serving Schenectady ZIP codes; office in Troy, 14 mi away; (518) 274-6200.
- Emerest Home Health Care Of Long IslandMedicare-certified home health agency serving Schenectady ZIP codes; office in Flushing, 141 mi away; (914) 693-6800.
- Marquis Certified Home Care, LLCMedicare-certified home health agency serving Schenectady ZIP codes; office in Albany, 7.9 mi away; (518) 216-0100.
- Vna Home HealthMedicare-certified home health agency serving Schenectady ZIP codes; office in Albany, 12 mi away; (518) 489-2681.
- Community Hospice, Inc, TheHospice serving Schenectady ZIP codes; Albany, 7.9 mi away; (518) 724-0200.
- Mountain Valley Hospice & Palliative CareHospice serving Schenectady ZIP codes; Gloversville, 27 mi away; (518) 725-4545.
- Schenectady Center For Rehabilitation And NursingNursing home with 240 certified beds in Schenectady, 0.8 mi away; (518) 346-6121.
- Kingsway Arms Nursing Center IncNursing home with 160 certified beds in Schenectady, 2.0 mi away; (518) 393-4117.
The area
Schenectady in numbers
In Schenectady, the median income of households headed by someone 65 or older is $47,060 a year ($60,330 across Schenectady County); 19% of older residents live below the poverty line (11% in Schenectady County); 13% of residents aged five and over speak a language other than English at home, most often Spanish and other Indo-European languages; 4,137 older householders own their home and 2,941 rent (ACS 2020–2024).
How it works
How to find private caregiver jobs in Schenectady (no agency)
CaregiverConnect is a marketplace, not an agency. Families post what they need, caregivers apply, and the two of you work out the arrangement directly.
- Tell us about your experience
- Set your availability and rate
- Create your account
- Browse, apply or respond
- Agree on the details
Applying to open postings and starting a new conversation are part of Caregiver Premium ($7.99/month, cancel anytime). Replying to a family who contacts you is always free. CaregiverConnect takes no cut of what you earn.
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Sources (checked 2026-10-29):
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, Schenectady, New York
- Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Home Health Care Agencies and service areas
- Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Hospice General Information
- Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information
- Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Hospital General Information
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025, New York (31-1120 home health and personal care aides)
- U.S. Department of Labor, state minimum wage laws
- U.S. Department of Labor, direct care workers under the FLSA
- Administration for Community Living, Eldercare Locator
Questions
Caregiver jobs in Schenectady: frequently asked questions
How much do caregivers earn in New York?
BLS puts the median wage of employed home health and personal care aides in New York at $19.05 an hour (May 2025), across 663,140 jobs. Private rates are set with each family; the minimum wage is $17.00.
Are there home health agencies near Schenectady?
Medicare lists 4 certified home health agencies serving Schenectady ZIP codes. The nearest offices are Eddy Visiting Nurse & Rehab Association in Troy (14 mi), Emerest Home Health Care Of Long Island in Flushing (141 mi), Marquis Certified Home Care, LLC in Albany (7.9 mi).
How many older adults live in Schenectady?
About 10,375 residents are 65 or older, 1,045 of them 85 or older (ACS 2020–2024).
Which nursing homes are near Schenectady?
Medicare's nursing home file lists Schenectady Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing in Schenectady (0.8 mi, 240 beds), Kingsway Arms Nursing Center Inc in Schenectady (2.0 mi, 160 beds), Pathways Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Niskayuna (2.4 mi, 112 beds) as the nearest. Nursing homes employ certified nursing assistants; call to ask about openings and training.
Is it free to apply for caregiver jobs here?
Creating a caregiver profile is free and CaregiverConnect takes no cut of what a family pays you. Applying to postings is part of Caregiver Premium; replying to a family who contacts you is free.
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