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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
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: Personal care, live-in home care, dementia, respite care, hospice services
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: Respite care, meal prep, dementia, transportation, light cleaning
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, errands, live-in home care, companionship, light cleaning, dementia & more
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...
Cheryl B.
5.0
(18)
Dedicated caregiver providing compassionate support to patients and their families. I possess the ability to perform all necessary daily tasks. I am highly reliable and flexible, willing to assume last-minute shifts as needed. I am fully vaccinated and CPR certified. With over 15 years of experience in caregiving, I am deeply...
Sheileen can also help with: Home modification, errands, light cleaning, companionship, hospice services, dementia & more
Skills:
Wound Care
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Hard worker and very caring. She puts her Heart into her work."
Tracy P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Azhane and I have been working with children as a babysitter and nanny since 2015. With experience in both personal and academic settings, I have developed a deep passion for providing compassionate, engaging, and structured care. I also have experience working with neurodivergent children and families,...
Azhane can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"We've only had our first day but I'm already very happy. My daughter was all smiles when I came home but only started to fuss when she heard my voice, which is typical."
Estelle C.
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, companionship, personal care, errands
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, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
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 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: Meal prep, light cleaning, dementia, personal care, errands
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
CPR
I have trained in professional, skilled nursing environments, but I prefer the home health aid caregiving of healthcare. One on one support is crucial to those in need.
Alivia can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, dementia, errands
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there ,
I have 10 years experience working in the care industry and have developed a compassionate approach. I work hard to get to know my clients , so I can help them enjoy their interests and hobbies. I worked at a senior living for 4 years where I enjoyed bonding with each resident and becoming their companionship. I...
Edely can also help with: Transportation, errands, light cleaning
While working at training as a nursing assistant, I was involved in the cleaning of personal items and belongings, changing linens, and bathroom cleaning
Alivia can also help with: Kitchen cleaning, general room cleaning, bathroom cleaning, organization, changing bed linens
Kimberly M.
Warren, MA
$15/hr • 10 yrs exp
Personal Care Attendant Looking For Part Time To Full Time Work
I have been helping and assisting the elderly for many years I have worked with Dementia/Alzheimer's. I don't mind running errands and housework. I love animals also.
I'm a Certified Nursing Assistant with over 3 years of experience home care and skilled nursing. I have experience in ADL's, Grooming, Range of motion, Transfers, Mechanical lifts, Behavior redirection, Safe patient handling, Meal Prep, Companionship Map certified, Hospice and Post mortem care, etc. I'm also a great listener and...
Sara can also help with: Hospice services, errands, meal prep, companionship, live-in home care, dementia & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Kathleen P.
Springfield, MA
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am looking for a position that could entail house sitting, errands, party planning, personal assistant, concierge services, nanny, live in or live out, elderly, and special education.
Hi! My name is Francesca, I have previously been my step fathers health care aid. Taking care of his personal hygiene, dietary meals, medication routine and etc. I would love to be of assistance to helping your loved one!
Francesca can also help with: Meal prep, live-in home care, transportation, errands, respite care, light cleaning & more
Flora N.
Greenfield, MA
$25-40/hr • 3 yrs exp
Certified Personal Care Homemaker Looking To Support Elders
I am truly passionate about bringing support and joy into the lives of elders and their families! I enjoy sincerely getting to know the people I work with in order to learn their story and cater to their individual needs. Each client and home I work within is unique, so I try to treat my clients as such, adjusting to their...
Flora can also help with: Hospice services, errands, meal prep, companionship, light cleaning, dementia & more
Skills:
Wound Care
Arquiara T.
Springfield, MA
$20-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Arquiara , and I'm a dedicated and experienced (PCA) with 7 years of hands-on experience in both nursing homes and private home care. I'm currently a Health Science student at Westfield State University, with just one year left before I graduate. I'm also in the process of getting my CNA license.
Throughout my...
Skills:
CNA
CPR
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Recent personal assistant reviews in Amherst, MA
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.
Azhane M.
5.0
We've only had our first day but I'm already very happy. My daughter was all smiles when I came home but only started to fuss when she heard my voice, which is typical.
- Estelle C.
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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.