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Find companion care in Amherst, MA that you’ll love

60 companion care are listed in Amherst, MA

The average posted rate is $18/hr as of February 2025

The average experience for nearby companion care is 5 years

Companion care in Amherst, MA

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Lydia L.


Holyoke, MA

$20-26/hr10 yrs exp

Senior/Companion Care Available.

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Lydia, and I am available to help care for your loved one! Currently I am a companion 3 days a week for a lovely woman in her late 80s who lives alone. Prior to that I was a caregiver for a couple in their 90s with various physical issues. I was their companion, cook, driver, laundry helper and cleaner. Past...
5.0
"Lydia was great with my parents, communicated well with me and was very proactive dealing with things that needed to be done. She was flexible and willing to help in any way needed."

Anne P.

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Johnna B.


Greenfield, MA

$25-36/hr10 yrs exp

Creative, Enthusiastic, Fun Companion!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, thank you for considering me! I offer companionship and personal care to elders and people with limited mobility. I have 20 years of experience in a broad array of human service positions and 6 years as a personal care assistant. I am a strong advocate for people living full meaningful lives. I love cooking and sharing...
Johnna can also help with: Meal prep, companionship, light cleaning, personal care, errands
5.0
"I hired Johnna initially for a short-term position in November 2021, to support me after knee surgery. She is a wonderful, capable, kind human being. She is especially skilled at creative, healthy meal preparation, which was sorely needed so my husband and I did...

Randy R.

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Kathleen S.


Springfield, MA

$20-30/hr6 yrs exp

Home Health Aide / Personal Care Attendant / Companion

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have always had a passion for working with the elderly. I became a Certified Personal Care Attendant in 2011 and have been working with seniors in their homes ever since. I can provide assistance with all ADLs including; bathing, dressing, cleaning, meal prep, medication management, feeding tubes, housekeeping and more. I have...
Kathleen can also help with: Live-in home care, respite care, hospice services, personal care, dementia
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Home Health Aide

5.0
"It takes a special person to take gentle care of someone diagnosed with Dementia/Alzheimer's & we found that person in Kathy. Kathy can be quiet in her ways-which was welcomed as my aunt progressed & craved a calmer environment. She does her work with compassion &...

Chrissy B.

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Katarina N.


Holyoke, MA

$30-50/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver & Gerontologist 15+ Years Experience Supporting Quality Of Life

I am deeply committed to supporting quality of life for those with chronic illness or aging. I have a BA in Psychology and a MS in gerontology and have worked in the field for over 15 years. I have supported individuals with: cognitive decline/impairment, chronic illness, movement disorders, physical limitations, visual...
Katarina can also help with: Personal care, meal prep, dementia, light cleaning, errands
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

CPR

5.0
"Katarina is an exceptional human being who is highly educated, experienced, competent, and thoughtful. Moreover, she is willing and able to do exactly what is needed in the moment to care for clients with significant needs. Katarina goes above and beyond. She is...

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Isabel R.


Northampton, MA

$25/hr6 yrs exp

Caregiver

I have 6 years experience of caregiving for my elderly father who had dementia and mobility issues. Tasks that I completed include: bathing, dressing, toileting, transfers, mobility assistance, medication management, and companionship. I also have experience with Hoyer lifts.
Isabel can also help with: Dementia, companionship, light cleaning, meal prep, errands, mobility assistance & more
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Gisela C.


West Springfield, MA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Available For Companionship, Light Housekeeping, Meal Prep, Transportation

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I am a Certified Nurse's Aide who is patient, loving, and compassionate. I'm fluent in both English and Spanish. I have 5+ years of work experience as a CNA in caring for the elderly people. Especially, those diagnosed with Alzheimer. I just love what I do and that's what makes my job easy and enjoyable.
Gisela can also help with: Errands, meal prep, companionship, hospice services, dementia, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CNA

I have 4 years of experience. I have experience in Wound Care, Parkinsons, Dementia, Hospice Care, IV Medication, Medication Distribution, wheelchairs and walkers, chair exercises, bathing, dressing, lifting, meal prep, house cleaning transportation, and shopping. I enjoy giving companionship to people. I enjoy sitting with...
Kimberly can also help with: Hospice services, personal care, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep, errands & more
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Alysse T.


Ludlow, MA

$15-25/hr4 yrs exp

Compassionate, Faithful, And Gentle Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked with patients with muscular dystrophy, dementia, COPD, and various other conditions just to name a few. I am a great companion for the elderly. I am a hard worker, accountable, dependable, reliable, and always strive to make a difference to deliver the best care I can provide. Everyone tells me I am great with the...
Alysse can also help with: Respite care, live-in home care, dementia, hospice services, home modification, personal care & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Kimberly R.


West Springfield, MA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caring And Compassionate Caregiver Available

I am a very caring, compassionate and patient woman. I am looking to provide home health care and companionship during the day. I have worked on a surgical/trauma unit as a Technical Associate. I can provide wonderful personal and professional references. I look forward to hearing from you and thank you for your time. Have a...
Kimberly can also help with: Dementia, personal care, respite care, hospice services
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Laura Z.


Ludlow, MA

$10-15/hr

Care Giver / Companion

I am an honest trustworthy dependable caring individual. I took care of 2 parents with Alzheimer's and my in-laws. Father-in-law double amputee and Mother-in law with cancer. I am looking for a companion position help with housework etc
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Iedes D.


Holyoke, MA

$25-50/hr3 yrs exp

Happy, responsible, healthy I'd describe my personality as respect, responsible and caring. I like caring for seniors because, they deserve care, love and respect. I'm looking for a job that, I can do with my heart. I started caring for seniors when. I was taking care of my on mother, after she passed, I decided to do it...
Iedes can also help with: Hospice services, errands, light cleaning, dementia, companionship, meal prep & more
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Kristie F.


Wilbraham, MA

$25/hr2 yrs exp

Get To Know Me

I like caring for seniors to provide companionship, emotional support and to help them to remain joyful and connected to their communities. I'm looking for a job that will give seniors and their families peace of mind and comfort knowing their loved ones are supported. I started caring for seniors when I graduated high school...
Kristie can also help with: Errands, respite care, dementia, home modification, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

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Bernice T.


Wendell, MA

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Home Care Services Available

I have always felt a special connection to seniors. I am passionate about helping folks to remain in their home and truly enjoy providing companionship, meal prep, errands, light personal care and housework. I have been a home care provider for 20 years, and was a Certified Nurse Assistant in Massachusetts for 16 years. I have...
Bernice can also help with: Dementia, personal care, hospice services, respite care
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

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Melissa R.


Chicopee, MA

$18-20/hr8 yrs exp

I have 8+ years of experience working with seniors. Providing personal care, assistance with daily living activities. Also, light housekeeping, meal prep, and cooking. Transportation to and from appointments and errands. Companionship and safety. I'm a mom of four kids . Two have Autism. I have experience with IEP's, early...
Melissa can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, transportation, meal prep, respite care, errands & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

I enjoy working with elderly individuals in providing light housework, meal prep, and companionship in their homes. I am passionate about this as it helped my grandmother when she needed it the most.
Da'monique can also help with: Respite care, personal care
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Doralis S.


Springfield, MA

$19-25/hr2 yrs exp

Personal Care Attention Looking For Part Time Work Available For Companionship Housekeeping

My name is Doralis S. I enjoy working with senior citizens I love caring for them making them laugh and feel better helping them out with most of the daily things their not able to do them self.
Doralis can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, personal care, meal prep, live-in home care
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Home Health Aide

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Debra O.


Orange, MA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Health

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Honest, Dependable, Healthy Work Ethics, Happy, Can provide References, Worked as a private duty aid, to Nursing Home environment. As well as home care to Rehab units to long term, to Dementia care, to Companionship assistance.
Debra can also help with: Light cleaning, companionship, dementia, mobility assistance, errands, meal prep & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Home Health Aide

CNA

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Juanita G.


Ludlow, MA

$25/hr4 yrs exp

A Helping Hand When You Need It Most

Compassion and caring are my top priority. I am a licensed CNA with experience in Rehab, long term care, and memory care (my favorite). Let me help take care of you or your loved one with patient center care and companionship.
Juanita can also help with: Errands, hospice services, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia, respite care & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

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Emily M.


South Hadley, MA

$30-50/hr5 yrs exp

Part-time Speech Therapist

I have 5 years experience working in a high school as a speech-language pathologist. I've also worked part-time at a local medical center with adults for a range of communication and swallowing impairments. I have experience working with people who are stroke survivors or have diagnosis of ALS, MS, or Parkinson's. I am...
Emily can also help with: Companionship
"With patience, love, and gentle care, a caregiver's heart is always there." I am expecting a little girl in April and she will be part of the package, coming with me most times. Free baby snuggles are included of course (serotonin boost!). I am excited to have the opportunity to extend my companionship, helping hands, and...
Brooke can also help with: Light cleaning, transportation, companionship, meal prep, errands
Skills:

CPR

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Recent companion care reviews in Amherst, MA

Lydia L.

5.0

Lydia was great with my parents, communicated well with me and was very proactive dealing with things that needed to be done. She was flexible and willing to help in any way needed.

- Anne P.

Johnna B.

5.0

I hired Johnna initially for a short-term position in November 2021, to support me after knee surgery. She is a wonderful, capable, kind human being. She is especially skilled at creative, healthy meal preparation, which was sorely needed so my husband and I did not need to resort to nightly frozen...

- Randy R.

Kathleen S.

5.0

It takes a special person to take gentle care of someone diagnosed with Dementia/Alzheimer's & we found that person in Kathy. Kathy can be quiet in her ways-which was welcomed as my aunt progressed & craved a calmer environment. She does her work with compassion & responsibility & my aunt responded...

- Chrissy B.

Katarina N.

5.0

Katarina is an exceptional human being who is highly educated, experienced, competent, and thoughtful. Moreover, she is willing and able to do exactly what is needed in the moment to care for clients with significant needs. Katarina goes above and beyond. She is kind and empathetic, and worked...

- Care member

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