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60 home care are listed in Amherst, MA
The average posted rate is $25/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby home care is 6 years
Home care in Amherst, MA
Charity W.
Easthampton, MA
$18-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Comfort At Home, Health Care, Companionship, Housekeeping.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a Certified Nursing Assistant in the state of Massachusetts with 15 years experience. Initially I lived-in 5yrs with an Alzheimer patient, who needed care in the comfort of her home. This gave me a realization of a need in the community. I have since acquired certification and now specialize in Dementia/ Alzheimer care and...
Charity can also help with: Personal care, companionship, dementia, live-in home care
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
CNA
I have been doing personal care for 10 plus years and I absolutely love it! I think it's what I'm meant to do, as I'm always giving and helping however I can. I am the mother of 3 absolutely wonderful children. They are my joy in life, as well as my clients! I help my clients meet their daily activities. From toileting and...
Chelsea can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, errands, personal care
Godfrey N.
Chicopee, MA
$15-30/hr • 3 yrs exp
I'd describe my personality as Humble hardworking
I started caring for seniors three years ago
In my spare time, I like to go to the gym and play soccer
One thing you should know about me is an easy going individual
Godfrey can also help with: Live-in home care, home modification, mobility assistance, errands, light cleaning, transportation & more
Skills:
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Extensive experience caring for elderly clients. I'm responsible, compassionate, reliable & thorough
I am an attentive respectful, engaging Companion, and Personal Care Attendant, helping clients with dementia, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, acquired brain injuries, cancer, heart and lung conditions, and those in hospice care, providing love, gentleness, respect, compassion, and laughter.
I engage clients in speech,...
Janet can also help with: Errands, hospice services, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia, companionship & more
Hi, my name is Sarah. I have decades of service and retail management experience. I'm looking to translate that to part-time work helping others with elder care, pet care, errands, housekeeping, and more. I'm incredibly driven, efficient, and self-motivated and have a keen eye for detail. During my 20 years with Trader Joe's, I...
Sarah can also help with: Personal care, companionship, light cleaning, errands, dementia, meal prep & more
I am currently a nursing student and am looking for a summer job. I have experience in elder/dementia care and have years of experience in childcare!
Sofia can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, errands, companionship, light cleaning, live-in home care & more
Am currently in private home setting .. Have been with same family for 6 years . Took over as house manager last may . Total elderly care , including household chores & responsibilities. Unfortunately Thule assignment is coming to a close . theres an error on my profile as far as experience goes . I have 10 years total
Donna can also help with: Dementia, companionship, meal prep, mobility assistance, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
Medical Equipment Experience
Karen G.
Holyoke, MA
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Karen G.- 30 Years Experience in Elder Care and Administration
In 1987 I became a live-in caregiver for an 88-year-old woman. It was a rewarding experience that lasted for 2 1/2 years and led to the creation of my own business. Established in 1990, Cape Companions provided 24-hour in-home care to many elderly people on Cape Cod, MA. I retired from my business in 2005 and returned to live-in...
Karen can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, personal care, respite care
I have been working
With the elderly for over 12 years. I have experience with mentally ill clients, clients with dementia, independent clients and clients who are fully bed bound and or disabled. I'm
CPR/first aide certified and I'm a CNA.
Skills:
CNA
I'd describe my personality as patient, kind, adaptable and compassionate.
I like caring for seniors because there is so much we can learn from one another.
Right now I am a student at Mount Holyoke College in South Hadley and I'm looking for a job that works well with my college schedule.
In my spare time, I like to read,...
Maria can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, home modification, live-in home care
Skills:
CPR
I have 2 years of experience. I can help with Home Care and Meal Preparation.
Spreading love to the people around me is my first priority and compassionate is among my hobbies.
Mary D can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, personal care, mobility assistance, dementia, meal prep & more
Skills:
CNA
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 6 years of experience doing this kind of work. I absolutely love what I do. I am currently a nursing student but my hours are very flexible. My classes are online due to the pandemic so it wouldn't interfere with work. I'm very patient and ready to care for someone in need.
Julineth can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, personal care
Kayla C.
Springfield, MA
$15/hr • 9 yrs exp
First aid and CPR certified. I have my own transportation. I am willing to assist with personal hygiene bathing transportation to and from doctors appointments grocery shopping cleaning and feeding.
Kayla can also help with: Personal care, dementia
5.0
(1)
Hi I'm Sara I'm a CNA, I'm dependable, experienced and just lost my client of 6 years. I look forward to helping your family and your loved one. With dignity and kindness. I'm available for overnights and some daytime hours.
Sara can also help with: Personal care, dementia
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"One of the most skilled, dependable, compassionate and attentive caregivers I have known and worked with.
As a private case manager and medical advocate, I am always honored to have Sara as part of my teams. Everything runs smoothly when Sara is on board."
Leena N.
4.8
(6)
I have experience with personal care/hospice/companionship, working with multiple agencies and on my own. I can provide great references. I love what I do and care about my clients. I am patient, thorough and compassionate. I am CPR certified and I have experience with Dementia. I am willing to provide a background check. I do...
Jennifer can also help with: Dementia, companionship, errands, hospice services, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Jennifer cared for my Mom when she was bedridden. She provided excellent care to Mom making sure she was comfortable and providing enjoyment w music and news and being a caring companion. My Mom adored her and knew she was being well cared for. She went above and...
Judy T.
I have over 30 years of experience working with seniors , mainly in nursing homes . I can help with Transportation Services and Medical Management, house cleaning and more . I have worked in a senior day care center and group home as well .
Im looking for a change now and would prefer one to one care .
Would love to help seniors...
Paula A. can also help with: Companionship, errands, hospice services, light cleaning, meal prep, dementia & more
Skills:
Licensed Nurse
Alicea G.
Springfield, MA
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Available For Companionship, Housekeeping, Medication Reminders And Meal Prep.
Personal Care Assistant with over 10 years experience caring for geriatric and disabled patients.
Outgoing, resourceful, and compassionate with skills in companionship, and daily living support.
Passionate about patient quality of life.
Alicea can also help with: Light cleaning, mobility assistance, dementia, meal prep, live-in home care, companionship & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Medical Equipment Experience
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Nicole I'm from West Brookfield Ma. I have been working with the elderly and disabled population for over 20 years. I have my CNA License , First Aid, CPR, Medication Administration, Behavioral certification. Experience with G tube , colostomy, alzheimers disease, Parkinson, blindness, autism, mental health etc
Nicole can also help with: Personal care, dementia, live-in home care, respite care, hospice services
Skills:
CNA
Hello, my name is Mary and I am an adult woman looking for extra income. I am a special education teacher and mom. I can tutor, care for your pets/plants, help families care for either elderly members or children. I have several years of experience. I can help with Personal Care, Transportation Services and Home Care.
Mary can also help with: Personal care, dementia, meal prep, errands, light cleaning, hospice services & more
Skills:
CPR
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FAQs for finding home care in Amherst, MA
How much does private home care cost per hour near me in Amherst, MA?
The average rate for hiring a home care provider in Amherst, MA as of January, 2025 is $25.86 per hour. This cost will fluctuate depending on the provider's level of experience, whether the care is full-time or part-time and the duties required to perform to care for your senior loved one.
How can I find home care near me in Amherst, MA?
Care.com has 7 home care providers for seniors in Amherst, MA. To start searching for caregivers near you, you need to create a Care.com account. To create your account, you will answer some basic questions to help you find home care providers that specialize in your family member’s needs. You will then have the option to either post a job and receive applications from candidates, or you can search for caregivers on the website. You can filter results by distance from Amherst, MA or hourly rate. After you have selected your candidates, you can schedule interviews, check references, request background checks, and can then hire a home health care provider that suits your needs the best.
What types of home care services are available near me in Amherst, MA?
The types of home health care services near you in Amherst, MA will vary depending on the needs of the senior you’re hiring home care assistance for, but home care providers can assist with companionship and fellowship, as well as skilled nursing care. There are also home caregivers in Amherst, MA that can assist with daily activities, such as cooking, medication prompting, dressing, bathing and transporting the senior patient to and from appointments.
How can I safely hire home care near me in Amherst, MA?
If you need to hire senior home care near you in Amherst, MA, we strongly suggest you run an independent background check, request professional references, and interview a handful of candidates. You can also look for providers on Care.com who have a CareCheck badge on their profile, which is a background check we request all in home care service providers complete. Any senior home care providers who complete a CareCheck will have a badge on their profile that displays the date the background check was run.
What interview questions should I ask when hiring home health care near me in Amherst, MA?
When you’re hiring in home health care services near you in Amherst, MA, it can be really helpful to interview a handful of different candidates to help you find the right fit. It’s a good idea to ask them questions about the exact responsibilities they feel comfortable taking on, how they best communicate, and what types of senior health issues they have dealt with in the past.
Ratings for Amherst, MA home care listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Home Care in Amherst, MA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews of the 60 listed home care.