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Personal assistants in Holyoke, MA

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Melissa S.


West Springfield, MA

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

Mom Of 6 That Loves With Her Whole Heart

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I'd describe my personality as loving, caring, funny, honest, & genuine I like caring for seniors because I've done it 15 years. I ran my daughters PCA program and I stayed with my grandma till end of life. I think it's a special and important time to have someone who's comfortable around these things. I'm a mother of 6 I'm...
Melissa can also help with: Companionship, errands, hospice services, mobility assistance, light cleaning, meal prep & more
As an experienced and passionate childcare provider with 10 years of experience, I'm committed to nurturing the growth and development of children in a safe and nurturing environment. My formal and reserved nature complements my patient and creative personality, allowing me to effectively manage children and foster their...
Chefon can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Kalyanna B.


Chicopee, MA

$18-21/hr6 yrs exp

Very Eager To Start Working

Hi I'm kalyanna! I'm currently a dental assistant I'm very enthusiastic about my job and I'm looking for something to do on the side. My cousin recommended I try out this site because I've watched her 5 kids all throughout high school until now (I'm 23 )). I'm CPR certified but I do not have a car I'm looking to save up since I...
Kalyanna can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am mature, reliable and cheerful person with excellent Senior care and interpersonal skills. I took care of Elderly with Alzheimer's, dementia and Parkinson's disease to name the few. Over 15 years hands-on experience in care-giving arena Highly skilled in assisting clients from different cultures in the activities of daily...
Amina can also help with: Companionship, dementia, errands, mobility assistance, light cleaning, meal prep & more

Alicea G.


Springfield, MA

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Available For Companionship, Housekeeping, Medication Reminders And Meal Prep.

Personal Care Assistant with over 10 years experience caring for geriatric and disabled patients. Outgoing, resourceful, and compassionate with skills in companionship, and daily living support. Passionate about patient quality of life.
Alicea can also help with: Companionship, dementia, light cleaning, mobility assistance, live-in home care, meal prep & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

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Ridan D.


Amherst, MA

$30/hr6 yrs exp

Personal Care Assistant - Caregiver - HHA

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have lived in the USA for five years, immigrated from Brazil, now an American citizen. Coming from the field of journalism and facing a new reality here in this country, I discovered my passion in helping people. I decided to dedicate myself more to this field and I am currently studying a degree in Psycho-Pedagogy. My study...
Ridan can also help with: Dementia, errands, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Ridan is an excellent PCA. He has a bright, sunny, disposition and a carefree manner. Ridan has proven to be punctual, responsible, observant, as well as able to adapt to the progression of our family member's disease and resulting changes to the care plan. When...

Todd K.

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Giorgia N.


Hadley, MA

$35/hr6 yrs exp

Fun Family Helper

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I've worked as a Nanny for more than 2 years and I'm currently working as a family manager and/or personal assistant. I can help with most family chores, such as doing laundry, grocery shopping, professional organizing and much more. My goal is to help you with everyday chores so that you can feel more relaxed about your day and...
5.0
"Giorgia is phenomenal! She helped us with all sorts of things like organization, pet care, food prep, errands, and anything else that I could think of to help make out daily lives a little more manageable. She is incredibly efficient, organized, and smart. She is a...

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Joey S.


Amherst, MA

$25/hr2 yrs exp

Personal Care Assistant

Hello & nice to meet you!! About me, I am a compassionate care giver who is gentle, patient, and focused on the physical and mental well being and comfort of my clients. My passion for caregiving agrees with me culturally and spiritually, as it's an important calling and enables me to make a positive difference in the world....
Joey can also help with: Companionship, dementia, errands, light cleaning, home modification, hospice services & more
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

5.0
"I have known Joey a few years now… he’s one of the most kind, gentle and compassionate ppl I know… his commitment to service with dignity is 2nd to none… he brightens any room with his smile and warmth… I highly recommend him."

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Delissa L.


Enfield, CT

$18/hr10 yrs exp

Personal Certified Nursing Assistant Available. Full-Time Part-Time

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Skilled Certified Nursing Assistant with state of Connecticut license. 19 years of experience working in a longterm nursing home facility. I am experienced working with elderly, dementia, alzheimers, longterm illnesses, I help patients with activities of daily living, bathing , dressing, feeding, medication, walking,...
Delissa can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, personal care
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Delissa is one of the most caring and compassionate people I have met in a long time. You would think that she is part of the family. She has the best bed side manner I have encountered in ages. She is very caring and kind. She handles all situations with "kid...

James D.

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Cynthia M.


Amherst, MA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Housekeeping

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

COVID-cautious Fully Vaccinated Double Masked Distanced I pay the closest attention to detail, whether it be cleaning, cooking/meal prep, office work, organizing, or managing children. I am an experienced personal chef-preparing everything from healthful casual meal prep to gourmet and international cuisine. My passion is...
Cynthia can also help with: Attic cleaning, basement cleaning, bathroom cleaning, dusting, cabinet cleaning, changing bed linens & more
5.0
"Cyndi has been cleaning our condo since April 2015 and does a great job. She is very detailed oriented and all the guests comment on the cleanliness of the job. She is very flexible and is always on time."

Trina S.

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Kathleen S.


Springfield, MA

$20-30/hr6 yrs exp

Home Health Aide / Personal Care Attendant / Companion

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, live-in home care, personal care, respite 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.

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Shannon H.


Windsor Locks, CT

$18/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver Available

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi I'm Shannon. I have been a personal care assistant for 21 years. I have experience with medication administration, feeding, bathing, toileting, incontinence care, hoyer lift transfers, housekeeping, and meal preparation. I am first aid/CPR certified. I have experience caring for the elderly and also those people with stroke,...
Shannon can also help with: Companionship, errands, hospice services, mobility assistance, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

5.0
"Shannon took excellent care of me. I live with a spinal cord injury, and I'm paralyzed from the neck down. Shannon is a quick learner and continuously tries to improve. There are several facets to my care, including bowel/bladder care, showering, transfers in and...

Jeff B.

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Rachel C.


Belchertown, MA

$25-35/hr5 yrs exp

Certified, Creative, Intuitive, Nurturing Experienced Care Provider

Hi! I am a fully vaccinated, certified Personal Care Assistant. I have been a care provider for 5 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...
5.0
"Rachel is incredibly patient, kind, and conscientious. In addition to knowing her for 20 years, I hired her a year ago to help with my 16-year-old son who has Duchenne muscular dystrophy. She is wonderful with him and very caring - he really looks forward to...

Tonya D.

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Rachel C.


Belchertown, MA

$35/hr5 yrs exp

Certified, Gentle, Intuitive, Nurturing, Experienced Care Provider

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: Companionship, dementia, hospice services, personal care, live-in home care, mobility assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

Wound Care

5.0
"My husband suffered an acute neurological decline at the beginning of the year. We had to have a plan going forward. Rachel became an integral part of our family caregiver team. She has helped us navigate the ever challenging physical and emotional journey we...

Helen H.

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Ubah A.


Springfield, MA

$10-15/hr3 yrs exp

Hello My Name Is Ubah I'm 21 And I'm From Springfield Ma

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I'd describe my personality as cheerful, energetic, and Responsible I like working with kids because they are smart, My firsts year working in a school setting I could see how much they've grown with what they learned. In my spare time, I like to workout. I try to be very active, love going on long walks, go to the gym and do...
Ubah can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Ubah was timely, responsive and professional in caring for our 15 month old. Ubah was a bit reserved so at times it was a bit more challenging to feel how things were going. They seemed to get along well regardless during this four day job. Thanks Ubah!"

Rebecca G.

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Mary C.


Agawam, MA

$22-27/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 7 years of experience with working with children of various ages. I have worked as a nanny, an on call babysitter, and a pre-school assistant. This past year I was working at a Pre-K through 5th grade school as a paraprofessional and a substitute. Before that I have 10+ years of experience in a salary year round...
Mary can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel
5.0
"Mary cared for my twins as babies up through their toddler years. She was attentive, nurturing, caring, enthusiastic, fun, the list could go on and on. I’ve known her for many years and would highly recommend her. "

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Sheileen T.


Springfield, MA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

I Love Being A Caregiver

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: Companionship, dementia, errands, light cleaning, home modification, hospice services & more
Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

5.0
"Hard worker and very caring. She puts her Heart into her work."

Tracy P.

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Norma C.


Palmer, MA

$17-30/hr10 yrs exp

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, respite care, 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.

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Kristina C.


Enfield, CT

$35/hr10 yrs exp

CNA/PCA Since 1996

I'm very skilled in all aspects of elderly care from personal care, AdL's, transportation, All lifts for ambulating a person, companionship, food prep, my communication and written skills are great, Medication assistance. I've worked in long term care, assisted livings, hospitals and many one on one in home private care jobs! I...
Kristina can also help with: Companionship, dementia, errands, meal prep, hospice services, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"She is very kind and very punctual at her job. She treats everyone as if it were here family as she helps them. She is very good at her job."

Christine K.

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Donna W.


Hatfield, MA

$40/hr10 yrs exp

ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR EXTRAORDINAIRE!

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: Companionship, errands, hospice services, transportation, meal prep, respite care & more
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...

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Recent personal assistant reviews in Holyoke, MA

Ridan D.

5.0

Ridan has been great caring for my father! He’s always punctual and dependable, makes good connections with my father and does really well with adapting to changes.

- Care member

Giorgia N.

5.0

Giorgia is phenomenal! She helped us with all sorts of things like organization, pet care, food prep, errands, and anything else that I could think of to help make out daily lives a little more manageable. She is incredibly efficient, organized, and smart. She is a flexible and creative thinker and...

- Care member

Joey S.

5.0

Joey meets all the needs a family has for a caregiver for their loved one. He’s reliable, honest, attentive, and accommodating. He works well with the nursing staff, doctors, family and other care givers. He always goes above and beyond, providing those special qualities that truly makes a...

- Care member

Delissa L.

5.0

My family hired Delissa for our mother who has Alzheimer's and has Heart failure and requires 24/7 care. She was very dependable, kind and caring and we enjoyed the time she spent at our mothers house. I wouldn't hesitate to hire her.

- Paul S.

Cynthia M.

5.0

Cyndi has been cleaning our condo since April 2015 and does a great job. She is very detailed oriented and all the guests comment on the cleanliness of the job. She is very flexible and is always on time.

- Trina S.

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