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60 personal assistants are listed in Amherst, MA
The average posted rate is $19/hr as of December 2024
The average experience for nearby personal assistants is 5 years
Personal assistants in Amherst, MA
I'm very passionate about senior care, kind, caring, calm and very patient and empathetic. I'm able to provide both physical and emotional support, help with meal preparation, medication reminders, bathing and dressing, bathroom assistance, companion care. I have a lot of experience with Alzheimer's as well as dementia, I like...
Pari can also help with: Errands, home modification, companionship, light cleaning, dementia, live-in home care & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
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: Hospice services, light cleaning, errands, dementia, companionship, meal prep & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Wound Care
CNA
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...
Hello!
I am responding to your request for help with your two little ones. I am a mom of two wonderful young adults adopted from foster care as toddlers. I was lucky to have provided nanny services for a new mom when I was younger, and did plenty of babysitting. I have personal recommendations I can share.
I have been part...
Pamela can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
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:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Ivette, I am a certificated nurse assistant.
I am offering my services assisting with daily living activities such as personal care, meal prep, light cleaning, companion care, groceries/errands etc.
I also have my Basic life support certification and dementia training.
I am fully vaccinated, non-smoker, very punctual,...
Ivette can also help with: Light cleaning, companionship, hospice services, errands, dementia, live-in home care & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
CNA
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: Respite care, hospice services, dementia, live-in home care, personal 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, respite care, meal prep, transportation
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: Hospice services, light cleaning, errands, dementia, live-in home care, companionship & 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: Home modification, errands, companionship, light cleaning, hospice services, dementia & more
Skills:
Wound Care
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Sheileen is amazing. She takes pride in caring for others. She is a natural. Thank you!!!"
Maria S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, thank you for considering me!
I offer companionship and personal care to elders and people with limited mobility. I have 20 years of experience in a broad array of human service positions and 6 years as a personal care assistant. I am a strong advocate for people living full meaningful lives.
I love cooking and sharing...
Johnna can also help with: Errands, meal prep, companionship, personal care, light cleaning
5.0
"I hired Johnna initially for a short-term position in November 2021, to support me after knee surgery. She is a wonderful, capable, kind human being. She is especially skilled at creative, healthy meal preparation, which was sorely needed so my husband and I did...
Randy R.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
I am a very reliable, patient, and creative person who has over 10 years of experience caring for children, from infants to teenagers. I started off being a mothers helper when I was 13 and when I was 16 I started babysitting. In high school I took child development and worked at a preschool as a teachers assistant. I was also a...
Stephanie can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"Stephanie was wonderful watching my 8 week old daughter during the week so I could study for my board exam. She was kind, communicative, reliable, and a pleasure to work with."
Danielle D.
Everyday life gets the best of us, having a bit of extra help on the side can relieve some stress. I have been a personal assistant on and off for the past 3 years, total experience adds up to a year. I would love to get to work. Communication leads to the best outcome!
I worked as a personal assistant to an art dealer in NY. Tasks included helping him write a book, assisting him in his panting process, household improvements (I'm handy!) and maintenance, event planning and management, errands, cooking, pet care and reiki.
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
As a full time mother of three now high school/college age children I have had plenty of life experience running a household. I have also held several positions over the years all centering around children, pets, and household duties - kindergarten aide, medical office assistant, pet sitter, nanny/babysitter, meal preparation,...
I have had experience with developmental delayed patients. Been doing personal care jobs for 20 years.
I am a certified nursing assistant Alzheimer's and dementia certified Also MEd certified with over 12 years experience in direct and personal assistance
Capable of assisting with medical appointments and doing errands along with meal preparations .
Viviene can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, personal care, meal prep, errands
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
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Recent personal assistant reviews in Amherst, MA
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.
Marilyn O.
5.0
Marilyn provided conscientious cared for my parents for over a year. I always felt confident they were well cared for and safe when she was with them. She was closely attentive, and took extra care to create a healthful, calm, and nurturing environment. She worked well with my mother's moderate...
- Cheryl B.
Sheileen T.
5.0
Hard worker and very caring. She puts her Heart into her work.
- Tracy P.
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FAQs for finding personal assistants in Amherst
In 2024, 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 December, 2024 is $19.47 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.