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60 personal assistants are listed in Amherst, MA
The average posted rate is $19/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby personal assistants is 5 years
Personal assistants in Amherst, MA
More Than Just Cleaning - Your Personal Household Assistant!
Feeling overwhelmed with daily chores and household clutter. I offer a full range of services beyond cleaning, tailored to your specific needs.
Services Include:
* Top-to-bottom house cleaning
* Home organizing and decluttering
* Meal preparation and grocery shopping
*...
Holly can also help with: Kitchen cleaning, changing bed linens, bathroom cleaning, window washing, organization, general room cleaning & more
Yashera R.
Northampton, MA
$33-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
Experience providing exceptional care to the elderly and disabled. Skilled in assisting with daily living activities, including medication administration, meal preparation and personal care.
Yashera can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, meal prep, hospice services, dementia, respite care & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Hi, I'm Noelani. I'm a 23-year-old graduate student studying Library Science at Simmons University on the track to becoming a school librarian. I have 10 years of babysitting experience. 6+ years of summer camp experience and 3+ years of tutoring experience. I am Infant/Child/Adult CPR and First Aid certified.
I offer...
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Danielle I live locally and have been a PCA for several years. I have done all aspects of PCA care. I am a certified home health aide. I have exceptional references, I am a hard-working personal care assistant with a great personality. I'm accommodating, understanding, respectful, reliable , dependable, efficient and...
Danielle can also help with: Companionship, hospice services, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep, errands & more
Skills:
Wound Care
CPR
CNA
Cierra-rose S.
South Deerfield, MA
$20-30/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Cierra-Rose Sheldon, and I am passionate about providing compassionate and reliable care for seniors. As someone who values kindness and patience, I strive to create a supportive and positive environment for the individuals I care for.
I have experience assisting seniors with daily activities such as meal...
Cierra-rose can also help with: Errands, hospice services, live-in home care, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
I have helped seniors & young adults with disabilities: with house keeping tasks. Cleaning, meal prep, running errands, medicine management, laundry assistance & some personal care etc.
Holly G.
South Deerfield, MA
$20-30/hr • 6 yrs exp
Your Personal Household Assistant!
Feeling overwhelmed with daily chores and household clutter. I offer a full range of services beyond cleaning, tailored to your specific needs.
Services Include:
* Top-to-bottom house cleaning
* Home organizing and decluttering
* Meal preparation and grocery shopping
* Running errands and...
I have over 20 yrs of experience as a PCA/ Caretaker. I truly enjoy helping others and I have a great outgoing compassionate personality. I am a positive respectful person who is a great communicator and understands what it takes to help others thrive, while assisting them with all aspects of their personal care needs!
Danielle can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, errands, meal prep, light cleaning, respite care & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I live in Hatfield and am a young 70 yr old.
I successfully navigated the kids, careers, pets, ex and aging parents stages of life. I am a retired UMass Amherst business manager; college-educated former beauty salon owner; business analyst; certified end-of-life Doula and activities coordinator extraordinaire!
Available for...
Donna can also help with: Respite care, transportation, errands, meal prep, hospice services, companionship & more
I'd describe my personality as calm, thorough, friendly
I like caring for seniors because conversations and my ability to understand the care needs of seniors
I'm looking for a job that has some flexibility and where I can assist in maintaining a good quality of life
I started caring for seniors when I was young and would...
Nicole can also help with: Meal prep, errands, respite care, light cleaning, transportation, personal care & more
More Than Just Cleaning - Your Personal Household Assistant!
Feeling overwhelmed with daily chores and household clutter. I offer a full range of services beyond cleaning, tailored to your specific needs.
Services Include:
* Top-to-bottom house cleaning
* Home organizing and decluttering
* Meal preparation and grocery shopping
*...
Holly can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
My name is Pamela. I have been involved with senior care for over 12 years. I got in to this type of service as a way to "pay it forward" for all the help my own Mom received from really wonderful people. I love what I do and feel very close with all my clients. It is a passion for me to be kind, reliable, and trustworthy to the...
Pamela can also help with: Personal care, dementia
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
Fnu T.
South Deerfield, MA
$18-50/hr • 1 yrs exp
I'm a compassionate, empathetic, and caring person. Who has few experiences working with elderly. I have assisted them with personal care such as bathing and grooming; measuring food and liquid intake, and vitals signs.
Fnu can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, mobility assistance, dementia, meal prep
Kristina S.
Chicopee, MA
$30/hr • 7 yrs exp
Personal Care Assistance Available Part-Time/ Experience With Special Needs
4.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a mom of 2 who is really trying to make a living and survive in this crazy world we live in. I have 7 years of experience being a PCA tending to kids with Down Syndrome. My duties were attending Appts. with child and parent, bathing/ clothing/ preparing food/ hygiene practice/ and light housekeeping if needed.
4.0
"Kristina is very dependable she has been great with the care and needs of my 16 year old son with Down Syndrome I still use her when needed"
Jim S.
5.0
(1)
Hi, my name is Kristina.
I am a mom of 2 beautiful kids. A 4y. o & a 4. 5-month-old.
I am looking to start a new journey with a new family that I can build a great relationship with. 3 to 4 nights a week 5:30 p.m. to 8:30/9:00 p.m.
I have almost 2 years of experience working in private care at an Assisted Living Facility. 3...
Kristina can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, dementia, errands, meal prep, live-in home care & more
5.0
"Kristina was a very kind, thorough, detail oriented, engaging careworker. She was patient with my mother who has Alzheimers and is a fall risk. Kristina was willing to learn techniques from the PT and OT and accepted and applied feedback and corrections. She kept...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Ivette, I am originally from Mexico City. I've been leaving in this area for about 10 years. I also used to leave in Montreal, Canada.
I am a dedicated certified nurse assistant with a proven track record at private care.
I am offering my services assisting with daily living activities such as personal care, meal...
Ivette can also help with: Companionship, dementia, hospice services, errands, live-in home care, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Ivette is the kind of employee anyone would be lucky to have. I can highly recommend Ivette. She was always kind, thoughtful and dependable. Ivette cared for my mom for about 4 years. Her duties were many and various. She handled all situations well. I have a...
Care member
Kathleen S.
Springfield, MA
$20-30/hr • 6 yrs exp
Home Health Aide / Personal Care Attendant / Companion
5.0
(1)
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: Dementia, hospice services, respite care, personal care, live-in home care
Skills:
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.
Norma C.
Palmer, MA
$17-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Caregiver with 10years of experience in geriatric care and assisted living environments. Recognized for ability to provide emotional and physical support to clients and staff exceptional communication abilities as well as Cultural sensitivity to deal with a diverse range of people.
Assist age 65 to 97 with Daily needs including...
Norma can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, meal prep, transportation, respite care
5.0
"Norma helped take care of my mom who passed away in September. She treated her with dignity and humor. Mom had dementia and could not walk as well as speech impaired at the end due to a mini stroke. She took care of her part time for over a year I knew when...
Joan B.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Compassionate, mature woman experienced helping with the following: appointment, activities, and medication management; transportation; bill pay; bookkeeping; groceries; meal preparation; laundry and housekeeping; plant care; pet care, senior care. Experienced with dementia.
Personal interests include: mindfulness; meditation;...
Marilyn can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, light cleaning, errands, companionship, live-in home care & more
5.0
"Marilyn has been incredible since we first spoke. From the very beginning, she's been extremely committed to helping my parents in every way possible. While she is new to working with people with physical disabilities, she wants to learn and is very focused on...
Juliana G.
5.0
(18)
Responsible caregiver who shows a high level of compassion to the patients and their families. I am able to perform all job tasks needed day to day. I am very reliable and I don't mind picking up last minute shifts if needed. I am fully vaccinated and CPR Certified. I have been a caregiver for over 12 years now and absolutely...
Sheileen can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, home modification, errands, companionship, hospice services & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
Wound Care
5.0
"Hard worker and very caring. She puts her Heart into her work."
Tracy P.
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Recent personal assistant reviews in Amherst, MA
Kristina S.
4.0
Kristina is very dependable she has been great with the care and needs of my 16 year old son with Down Syndrome I still use her when needed
- Jim S.
Kristina S.
5.0
Kristina was a very kind, thorough, detail oriented, engaging careworker. She was patient with my mother who has Alzheimers and is a fall risk. Kristina was willing to learn techniques from the PT and OT and accepted and applied feedback and corrections. She kept my mother safe, clean and laughing..
- Care member
Ivette M.
5.0
Ivette is the kind of employee anyone would be lucky to have. I can highly recommend Ivette. She was always kind, thoughtful and dependable. Ivette cared for my mom for about 4 years. Her duties were many and various. She handled all situations well. I have a detailed letter of recommendation...
- Care member
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.
Norma C.
5.0
Norma helped take care of my mom who passed away in September. She treated her with dignity and humor. Mom had dementia and could not walk as well as speech impaired at the end due to a mini stroke. She took care of her part time for over a year I knew when Norma was taking care of mom, she had...
- Joan B.
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FAQs for finding personal assistants in Amherst
In 2025, how much does it cost to hire a personal assistant in Amherst, MA?
The average rate for hiring a personal assistant in Amherst, MA on Care.com as of March, 2025 is $19.27 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 Amherst?
Care.com has 15 personal assistants in Amherst, 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 Amherst 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 Amherst?
Most personal assistants in Amherst, 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 Amherst. Additionally, some personal assistants are okay with performing pet care or even light housekeeping duties, but these duties are less common.
Ratings for Amherst, MA personal assistants listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Personal Assistants in Amherst, MA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews of the 60 listed personal assistants.