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Georgette is so great! I would hire her for just about anything. She stayed with my 75yo mom who has Parkinson's (among other minor issues)…
Review for Georgette C. by Virginia M.
Christie goes above and beyond with her charge. She is very compassionate and gives 100%. Her creativity, patience and kindness created a…
Review for Christie S. by Rita R.
Our family would like to thank Delores for caring for our Mother. She is dependable, kind, giving and a very good cook. She works hard as…
Review for Delores G. by Care member
Home care in Amherst, VA
Warm, loving, and caring. Eager to provide comfort and safety in clients round the clock. I am extremely capable and compassionate Caregiver with extensive experience in child, elderly, and disabled care giving. Hard-working and honest individual who is able to take initiative and exceed the expectations of employer by following...
Blalund can also help with: Personal care, dementia
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have 15 years experience in home health care field, medication aid training, and nursing facilities, dependable, caring, trustworthy, schedule is flexible
Georgette can also help with: Respite care, personal care, hospice services, dementia
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Georgette has been a huge help in caring for my father! I cannot thank and recommend her enough!"
Courtney C.
Christie S.
Buena Vista, VA
$18-22/hr • 10 yrs exp
Compassionate, Capable. Creative & Dependable Caregiver
5.0
(1)
I have over 10 years' of experience working with the geriatric population, specifically those with Alzheimers/dementia & other physical/mental disabilities. My first training was through Americare Plus In-Home Services as a Personal Caregiving Assistant. In addition, I have also worked as a Family Development Specialist at Buena...
Christie can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, errands, dementia, personal care, respite care & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Christie goes above and beyond with her charge. She is very compassionate and gives 100%. Her creativity, patience and kindness created a wonderful atmosphere for my Mom. "
Rita R.
4.9
(10)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Ive been caregiver for 12 years now. Im fully vaccinated for Covid! Ive gt experience with hoyer lift. Currently I have couple clients but have availability open especially daytime im available Mon thru Wed as early as 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
.. Please reach out if your in need of a loving caregiver for your loved one! Check out my...
Delores can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, dementia, companionship, meal prep, mobility assistance & more
5.0
"Our family would like to thank Delores for caring for our Mother. She is dependable, kind, giving and a very good cook. She works hard as our Mothers home was well kept.
Delores was attentive and was a great team player. She is truly a genuine caregiver.
Also,...
Care member
Esther V.
Lynchburg, VA
$13-17/hr • 3 yrs exp
I am a recent Liberty University graduate with my bachelors of science in Nursing. I was a certified nurse aide (CNA) with 2+ years of experience. I am currently a registered nurse (RN) at Lynchburg General Hospital.
I have completed over 500 clinical hours with direct hands-on experience in 4 different hospitals across the...
Esther can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, errands, dementia, personal care, respite care & more
Skills:
CNA
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a caring, compassionate, respectful CNA with 19years experience working with the elderly. It's my passion and I feel this line of work was meant for me. I have worked at nursing homes and on skilled nursing units. I prefer to be in the home setting, I can develop a relationship with the family and the person I am caring...
Kelly can also help with: Personal care, hospice services, dementia
Skills:
CNA
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FAQs for finding home care in Amherst, VA
How much does private home care cost per hour near me in Amherst, VA?
The average rate for hiring a home care provider in Amherst, VA as of April, 2025 is $20.00 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, VA?
Care.com has 1 home care providers for seniors in Amherst, VA. 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, VA 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, VA?
The types of home health care services near you in Amherst, VA 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, VA 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, VA?
If you need to hire senior home care near you in Amherst, VA, 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, VA?
When you’re hiring in home health care services near you in Amherst, VA, 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.