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60 personal assistants are listed in Allston, MA
The average posted rate is $26/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby personal assistants is 6 years
Personal assistants in Allston, MA
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am currently a grad student, going to school to receive my Master's in Physician Assistant studies. I've been babysitting children since I was about 12 years old. When I was 16, I began working at a daycare/children's center where I was able to work with children of all ages, from 3 months to 5 years. While working there, I...
Jessica can also help with: Travel
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jess, watched my children three boys all under the ages of 10. She was extremely outgoing and my boys ask all the time to have her back. She keeps the boys occupied and makes sure they get their homework done. Jess is a great summer nanny am so sad that we are...
Susan B.
Christine V.
Waltham, MA
$20-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
Looking For An Experienced Caregiver For Your Loved One?
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have over 15 years of experience caring for seniors, assisting them with personal care, meal preparations, medication reminders, light housekeeping, errands, transportation to physicians, or family visitations, wheelchair/bed transfers, Hoyer lifts, board transfers and companionship. I am very passionate about what I do...
Christine can also help with: Home modification, light cleaning, mobility assistance, dementia, meal prep, companionship & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Christine was simply an answered prayer. There are many wonderful providers who care for elders, and then there are those special people who care for elders as if they were family members and whose presence in a family's life has the wonderful effect of bringing...
Tina P.
5.0
(3)
I love working with seniors because I am a loving person, patient, passionate and reliable.
I have been care giving for 7 years with a lot of clients and I handled different kinds of cases,
Example:
Dementia/Alzheimer's , Parkinson's, stroke, Diabetic, Physical disabilities, Hospice And name it .
As a certified nursing...
Aaliyah can also help with: Errands, live-in home care, dementia, hospice services, personal care, companionship & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Aaliyah was a loving, kind caregiver for a difficult Alzheimer's patient. Her devotion to provide the best possible care included going above the expectations and making delicious healthy meals, juicing fresh fruits and engaging in positive ways with our mother....
candida M.
Claire L.
Lexington, MA
$20-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Claire and I am a recent graduate of Connecticut College, in which I earned my BA in Biology and Dance, with a pre-med focus; I am also a Certified Nurse Aide and plan to apply to PA school this year. In high school I began working with kids through my job as an assistant/substitute dance teacher, and I worked...
Claire can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Claire has been a very dependable baby sitter for us this summer. She did fun activities with my 7 year old and kept him active and engaged. He adores her and would wait every morning for her. We can't wait to see her again soon!"
Surbhi S.
Domenica M.
Waltham, MA
$22-30/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Assist residents with daily living and provision of fun, safe and engaging activities to ensure that their days are happy and fulfilling. Provided non-medical home care service to elderly/disabled patients. Focused on personal care, companionship, homemaking, and transportation. Assisted patients with bathing, clothing, feeding,...
Domenica can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, meal prep, dementia, live-in home care, companionship & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Sorry for the late review. Domenica was great and took care of everything. Got me to and from my appointment with no issues."
Marc H.
4.3
(3)
I am a RN-BSN Nurse, mother of three babies My motivation for Nursing is a spiritually rewarding day in and day out. Being a Nurse is my passion. I knew nursing was a good fit for me because my personality tends is to help those who are suffering and make a great impact on their life, that is what Jesus did for me. I want to...
Lande can also help with: Dementia, home modification, personal care, companionship
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
CPR
Rebecca P.
Boston, MA
$22-30/hr • 7 yrs exp
Compassionate And Dependable College Graduate Available For Occasional And Part-Time Childcare
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Rebecca. I work as a nursing assistant at Boston Children's Hospital, and I have several years of experience as a nanny and babysitter; as you may have guessed, I love spending time with children and getting to know them! One of my most important goals as a caregiver is to support children's development by...
Rebecca can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
CNA
5.0
"Rebecca helped out with my daughter's 7th birthday party. She was sweet and helpful and great with all of the kids. I will definitely hire her again!"
Elisenda G.
5.0
(26)
Hired by 40 families in your neighborhood
I have been a pet lover my entire life and have personally owned a variety of pets. Additionally I've professionally cared for dogs, cats, various kinds of birds, fish, geckos, frogs, bunnies, guinea pigs, bearded dragons, chameleons, gerbils, axolotls, mice, hamsters, rats, ferrets, chinchillas, snakes, degus and turtles. I...
Hollie can also help with: Pet walking, administration of medicine, pet sitting
5.0
"Hollie is super reliable and very accommodating. A true pleasure to work with, she has looked after my cats while I am out of town on several occasions, even over the holidays. She is now my go-to when it comes to pet-sitting.
-Kevin"
Kevin M.
Susan M.
West Roxbury, MA
$35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Overseeing the care of my own aging parents, I have again realized my love of the elder population.
I possess a great knowledge both professionally and personally in the care needs of the Elder population. I have worked in elder care for over 20 years, in home care as case manager, nursing home as director of social services...
Susan can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, hospice services, meal prep, dementia, companionship & more
5.0
"I have known Susan professionally for several years, and am confident stating that her dedication, professionalism, and compassion is rarely equaled in the field of care giving. Susan has been considered as one of the family to her clients. She is very well...
Brendan K.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Compassionate Caregiver Companion experienced in assisting individuals with daily living activities. I am very personable, easy-going and trustworthy. Your loved one and I will enjoy talking and spending time together. I am committed to improving their overall well-being and health through companionship and engagement. I can...
5.0
"Rachel was hired to be a companion/helper for my mother who had cancer. She fixed light meals and helped her to take walks, go to the library, knit, and other miscellaneous activities. But most of all she was there to be her very caring friend as her health slowly...
Mary F.
Donnette M.
Newton Center, MA
$35/hr • 3 yrs exp
Providing A Professional Care That Brings Warmth To Each And Every Client Needs.
5.0
(1)
I'm a very devoted and compassionate caregiver for the past seven years. I have helped patients with dementia, Alzheimer's and diabetes. Also activities of daily living (ADLs). In addition, which may includes help with assistive devices such as wheelchair and more. Caregiving has been a passion of mine ever since I started doing...
Donnette can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, dementia, hospice services, errands, live-in home care & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Donnette has been helping me with my mom’s needs for the last 5 months. She has been wonderful to work with- calm, friendly, understanding and knowledgeable. The women she works with have also been amazing. My mother and I would both recommend them all without...
Care member
5.0
(6)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a conscientious, reliable and experienced PCA. My experience is extensive including home care and work in facilities. I am proficient with assisting in activities of daily life, hoyer lift and pivot transfers, g-tube feeding and many other caregiving tasks.
I went to Horizon Health Care Institute in Florida where I...
Jessica can also help with: Dementia, errands, light cleaning, meal prep, respite care, personal care & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"I can't say enough good things about Jessica. She cared for my son who had ALS. She's smart, talented and professional. We relied on her to train any new additional caregivers. She's very kind and caring and has become a dear family friend."
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Career Objective
To utilize my extensive experience and nursing education to provide exceptional care and ensuring the highest quality of life for my patients through compassionate and skilled care.
Professional Summary
With six years of experience as PCA / HHA, I can deliver direct patient care in an emotionally demanding...
Prisca can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, respite care, personal care, live-in home care, home modification & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Prisca was hired to take care of my late grand father and we found her extremely professional and exceptional in the the way she does her duties. Besides that she is very knowledge and experienced, would hire her again any day."
Harold D.
5.0
(5)
I am a dedicated, compassionate , reliable and trustworthy caregiver with 10 plus years of experience of taking care of elderly patients in their homes . Committed to improving the overall wellbeing and health through personal care . In the past 10 years I have taken care of stroke patients , patients with dementia and patients...
Joshua can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, light cleaning, live-in home care, errands, companionship & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Joshua is responsible dependable kind and gentle. He was willing to come when I needed him outside his regularly scheduled hours
I knew I could count on him to do a great job taking care of my husband. I highly recommend him"
Louise G.
4.3
(3)
am a Nursing student, mother of three babies expecting to be graduated in December 2021. I am a certified Home Health. Aide. My motivation for Nursing is a spiritually rewarding day in and day out. Being a Nurse is my passion. I knew nursing was a good fit for me because my personality tends is to help those who are suffering...
Lande can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(3)
Compassionate and caring mature elder care companion offering assistance to clients including light housekeeping, errands, local drives, light meal prep, medication reminders and activities such as hobbies. I enjoyed taking care of my elderly parents very much for many years and understand how important it is for clients and...
Barbara can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, errands, dementia, meal prep
5.0
"Barbara always has a positive attitude which she conveys to everyone. Barbara accepts and befriends everyone; she does not judge anyone on their physical or intellectual abilities. She is a caring person who does not leave anyone in a crisis situation. After...
Diane G.
4.8
(11)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I am interested in working with your loved one as a Companion Caregiver. I have extensive Caregiver experience providing companionship and assistance to those in need with household chores, cooking, shopping, scheduling medical appointments, medication management, or simply just chatting or playing cards! I also provide...
Kristina can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, companionship, errands, hospice services, meal prep & more
5.0
"Tina is a very upbeat and caring person who has a gift for connecting with elders or people with dementia without condescending."
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Most recently, I was working as a nanny for a family with three children for almost seven years. Prior to this job, I worked as a PCA (personal care assistant) through a company in Minnesota where I took care of an autistic boy for three years. I have also babysat for many different families over the years, either filling in...
Shannon can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Shannon is amazing! She took care of our children for many years while we were at work. She's responsible, thoughtful and the kids love her. We always felt confident that the kids were safe and well taken care of.
Shannon's always ready to play with kids on...
Brian G.
5.0
(1)
I am a Nursing student expecting to be graduated
in December 2021. I am a certified Home Health
Aide. My motivation for Nursing is a spiritually
rewarding day in and day out. Being a Nurse is my
passion. I knew nursing was a good fit for me
because my personality tends is to help those who
are suffering and make a great impact...
Darline V.
Dorchester, MA
$35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
My name is Darline V. I have over 7 years of experience as a Personal care assistant. I am very outgoing, patient and caring. I have a great sense of humor, fun to be around.
Darline can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, dementia, errands
5.0
"Since 2023, Darline has been caring for my 76-year-old husband who is paraplegic and has serious health issues. We can’t speak highly enough about her contribution to our family’s well-being. Darline is caring, personable, energetic, strong and willing to do...
Mary P.
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Recent personal assistant reviews in Allston, MA
Jessica B.
5.0
Jess, watched my children three boys all under the ages of 10. She was extremely outgoing and my boys ask all the time to have her back. She keeps the boys occupied and makes sure they get their homework done. Jess is a great summer nanny am so sad that we are relocating to CT due to husbands job....
- Susan B.
Christine V.
5.0
She was so empathetic , hardworking, time conscious and patient with the clients
- Care member
Aaliyah H.
5.0
Aaliyah was a loving, kind caregiver for a difficult Alzheimer's patient. Her devotion to provide the best possible care included going above the expectations and making delicious healthy meals, juicing fresh fruits and engaging in positive ways with our mother.
Aaliyah is exceptionally giving....
- candida M.
Claire L.
5.0
Claire has been a very dependable baby sitter for us this summer. She did fun activities with my 7 year old and kept him active and engaged. He adores her and would wait every morning for her. We can't wait to see her again soon!
- Surbhi S.
Domenica M.
5.0
Sorry for the late review. Domenica was great and took care of everything. Got me to and from my appointment with no issues.
- Marc H.
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FAQs for finding personal assistants in Allston
In 2025, how much does it cost to hire a personal assistant in Allston, MA?
The average rate for hiring a personal assistant in Allston, MA on Care.com as of February, 2025 is $26.00 per hour. The cost may fluctuate depending on the type of service you need assistance with and how frequently.
How can I find a good personal assistant near me in Allston?
Care.com has 5 personal assistants in Allston, MA. To start the search process, you will first need to create an account by answering a few simple questions to find the personal assistant services that match your needs. You will then have the option to either post a job and receive applications from candidates, or search for personal assistants directly on the platform. You can filter results by distance from Allston or hourly rate, and then compare the assistants' skills and services they offer. After selecting a few candidates, you can schedule interviews, check references and hire the personal assistant that best fits your needs.
What services can a personal assistant provide in Allston?
Most personal assistants in Allston, MA can help families with a combination of general errands, shopping, organizing events and managing a parent's schedule. Personal assistants typically do not provide child care services, but they can help by driving kids to and from school or other activities around Allston. Additionally, some personal assistants are okay with performing pet care or even light housekeeping duties, but these duties are less common.