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60 personal assistants are listed in Amherst, MA
The average posted rate is $19/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby personal assistants is 5 years
Personal assistants in Amherst, MA
5.0
(3)
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: Transportation, companionship, respite care, hospice services, errands, meal prep & more
5.0
"We hired Donna to care for an elderly friend who was hospitalized due to complications from hip surgery. Donna provided live-in care in her home for three weeks and we couldn't have been more impressed and grateful. Donna was kind, caring, responsible, and took the...
Anna M.
Rachel C.
Belchertown, MA
$35/hr • 5 yrs exp
Certified, Gentle, Intuitive, Nurturing, Experienced Care Provider
4.5
(8)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a fully vaccinated, certified Personal Care Assistant. I have been a care provider for 7 years, with experience in wound care, Alzheimers/Dementia, med management, mobility assistance, toileting, bathing, cooking, gardening, light cleaning, and organizing/clutter clearing.
I have also been a live-in House Manager at a...
Rachel can also help with: Personal care, companionship, mobility assistance, hospice services, dementia, live-in home care & more
Skills:
CPR
Wound Care
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Rachel was fabulous in every way! I felt safe and listened to. She was thoughtful and smart!
I hold her in high regard!"
Stefani E.
I have worked as a personal assistant for three years now. I can run any errand needed. I can do landscaping and gardening. House painting and other general household needs.
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: Window washing, bathroom cleaning, organization, general room cleaning, changing bed linens, kitchen 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: Respite care, dementia, meal prep, hospice services, errands, light cleaning & 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: Meal prep, companionship, light cleaning, errands, dementia, hospice services & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
CPR
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: Meal prep, dementia, live-in home care, hospice services, errands, light cleaning & 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: Respite care, dementia, meal prep, hospice services, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
A compassionate and experienced caregiver with over a decade of dedication to supporting seniors of all abilities. With a background in nonprofit work, day programs, and group homes, expertise includes assisting with daily schedules, personal care, and overall well-being. A positive and flexible individual who believes in...
Deep can also help with: Errands, meal prep, light cleaning, transportation
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: Transportation, errands, respite care, meal prep, light cleaning, 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: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep & 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: Dementia, personal care
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
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, mobility assistance, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep
5.0
(8)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I am 39-years-old and have been working with children for 25 years. I have a vast experience with children of all ages, including newborns. I have worked in many childcare provider positions such as a daycare teacher, babysitter, camp counselor, and nanny. I am Director II certified through the Massachusetts Department of Early...
Krista can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Krista was awesome-she put my kids at ease when she subbed for our regular nanny. She even brought a couple huge train pictures for my train-obsessed little one. Above and beyond in my book!"
Lauren F.
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: Meal prep, companionship, live-in home care, errands, dementia, light cleaning & 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
(2)
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: Live-in home care, companionship, light cleaning, errands, dementia, hospice services & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
CPR
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...
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Recent personal assistant reviews in Amherst, MA
Donna W.
5.0
We hired Donna to work with our aunt living at a local Assisted Living in Northampton. Our aunt is aging; 85 years old and had to leave her beloved community in Maine to come live closer to her family. This has been a tough transition; she has struggled with connecting with community and feeling...
- Care member
Rachel C.
5.0
You will know you've made the right choice with Rachel the moment you meet her! Being kind, thoughtful and patient, she understands people from the inside out and her approach is directed with importance, validation, understanding and active listening.
Her intuition is vital and a gift toward...
- Lerisa B.
Krista A.
5.0
I hired Krista to take care of our 11 months son while we were in Boston. She has been really great and we would love to work with her again. She was punctual, flexible with the times, communicative, very organized. She read books, played songs, etc and found different ways to entertain my son (not...
- Elisa M.
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
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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 April, 2025 is $19.82 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 17 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 12 reviews of the 60 listed personal assistants.