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Ridan D.

Personal Care Assistant - Caregiver - HHA

Amherst, MA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
dementia
errands
meal prep
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...

Care Member says "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...

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Michele J.

Amherst, MA

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Bathroom cleaning
attic cleaning
general room cleaning
changing bed linens
basement cleaning
+ 1 more
I am a Baleboosteh: (bal-a-boo-stah) an organized, efficient, praise-worthy homemaker. MYy services are as follows: *Service Baleboosteh - Care for your domestic needs *Personal meal preparation, shopping, and errands *Child care *Personal assistance *Space organization *Light housekeeping. I had my own cleaning service, A...
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Amherst, MA

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$18/hr
4 years experience
Errands
companionship
mobility assistance
meal prep
dementia
+ 1 more
Compassionate and dedicated Home Health Aide with 4 years of experience providing quality care to clients in need of daily assistance. Skilled in personal care, medication reminders, meal preparation, and companionship, ensuring a comfortable and supportive environment for seniors. Recent UMass graduate currently taking a...
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Amherst, MA

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$20/hr
Grocery shopping
carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Jane. I currently work as a Patient Care Technician and hold an active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, with extensive CPR training. I have experience providing compassionate and attentive care. Throughout high school and college, I nannied for infants, toddlers, and elementary school-aged children. I am a...
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Amherst, MA

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$17/hr
10 years experience
Travel
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello!! My name is Aldineia, I am a Personal care assistant. I've been working with the same person for 10 years and I live in Amherst. I have 2 children of 15 and 8 years old and I am very responsible. I love taking care of children and the elderly. I have a car and time availability. If you want I can help you with the...
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Amherst, MA

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$17/hr
20 years experience
Meal prep
companionship
light cleaning
mobility assistance
Hello, I am an experienced care giver in the field of elder care. My experience includes activities Assistant, nurses aide, home care, and companion. I have worked at various rest homes / nursing facilities throughout the years as well as home care. I've coordinated many outings and activities, distributed medications, bathed...
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Amherst, MA

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$15/hr
Meal prep
errands
light cleaning
transportation
I have personal experience as a primary caregiver for my elderly mother in law when she became very ill and bedridden while living in our home. During the course of several years I assisted her at various times with bathing, dressing, feeding, meal prep, medication management, blood sugar testing and insulin injections,...
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Amherst, MA

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$20/hr
4 years experience
I'd describe my personality as kind, responsible, and thoughtful I like working with animals because they bring joy to our lives and deserve the best care. In my spare time, I like to go hiking with my dog, bake and do photography. I am a recent graduate from UMass Amherst, with a degree in Pre-Veterinary science. I worked...
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Amherst, MA

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$20/hr
2 years experience
I have the most experience working with kids and teens on the autism spectrum. I worked with two autistic boys in a preschool classroom setting when I was an assistant teacher, and I have taught musical theater in an after school program to kids with special needs. I also regularly babysit a girl with ADHD and food allergies. As...
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Amherst, MA

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$20/hr
6 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
My name is Annie, I've had the joy of caring for children of all ages, from infants to pre-teens. I believe in fostering a fun and playful environment through outdoor play, board games, crafts and more. I also support families by preparing meals and assisting with light housekeeping, such as dishes and laundry. I communicate...
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Amherst, MA

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$18/hr
6 years experience
Grocery shopping
carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
Hi! I'm Kira! I just graduated early after the fall 2025 semester from UMass Amherst with a degree in Political Science and a secondary major in Spanish! I am staying in the Amherst area until the end of May and am looking for a childcare job. I have been babysitting children ages 2 months-10 years old for 7 years and also...
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Amherst, MA

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$22/hr
Name: Jerrika Bio: I'm a 26yo, non smoker, CPR certified, parent who is currently working as a recreational professional for adults with developmental disabilities and in the beginning process of nursing school. As I move towards nursing school, starting this Summer and Fall of 2026, I will be looking for a steady, but...
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Amherst, MA

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$38/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Errands
companionship
mobility assistance
meal prep
dementia
+ 1 more
Hi, I'm Pamela. I provide consistent, one-on-one non-medical home care with a calm, reliable approach. I am a Home Health Aide (HHA) with CNA training, and I have strong experience supporting seniors and adults, including those living with dementia and Alzheimer's. I support individuals who need help maintaining daily...
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Amherst, MA

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$25/hr
6 years experience
Meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
Name: Jerrika Bio: I'm a 26yo, non smoker, CPR certified, parent who is currently working as a recreational professional with developmental disabilities and in the beginning process of nursing school. As I move towards nursing school, starting this Summer and Fall of 2026, I will be looking for a steady, but flexible...
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Amherst, MA

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$25/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
errands
mobility assistance
meal prep
home modification
+ 1 more
My Name is Joanna . I currently have a Home Health Aide Certification. I enjoy caring for others and I strive to improve my patients quality of life by offering companionship and assisting with daily living skills. I'd describe my personality as kind, compassionate, and attentive to my clients. I'm looking for a job that fits...
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Amherst, MA

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$25/hr
1 year experience
General room cleaning
bathroom cleaning
move-out cleaning
changing bed linens
kitchen cleaning
Name: Jerrika Bio: I'm a 26yo, non smoker, CPR certified, parent who is currently working as a recreational professional for adults with developmental disabilities and in the beginning process of nursing school. As I move towards nursing school, starting this Summer and Fall of 2026, I will be looking for a steady, but...
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Amherst, MA

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$15/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hi! I'm a second year education major at UMass Amherst with a minor in English. I have over 4 years of experience working with kids from infants to school aged. I worked at a daycare as an assistant during high school and most recently worked as a full time infant teacher for the summer. I am Early Childhood Education and Red...
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Peace Of Mind For You: Happy Pets For Me!

Amherst, MA

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$20/hr
1 year experience
Pet transportation
pet sitting
pet walking
I like working with animals because I've always been an animal person. I have a cat of my own as well as two dogs, so I'm experienced with taking care of animals. Seeing pets is always a way to brighten my day, they bring me lots of joy! I've pet sat many dogs and a few reptiles! I'm looking to pet sit dogs, cats, fish & other...
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Fun Family Helper

Hadley, MA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
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...

Care Member says "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...

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Certified, Creative, Intuitive, Nurturing Experienced Care Provider

Belchertown, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience
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...

Tonya D. says "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...

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  • 60 personal assistants are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $21.11/hr as of March 2026

  • The average star rating for rated personal assistants is 5.0

Recent personal assistant reviews from local parents in Amherst, MA

Personal Assistants in Amherst, MA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 3 reviews of the 60 listed personal assistants

Ridan D.

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

- Care member

Giorgia N.

Giorgia is phenomenal! She helped us with all sorts of things like organization, pet care, food prep, errands, and anything else that I...

- Care member

Rachel C.

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...

- Tonya D.

FAQs for finding personal assistants in Amherst

The average rate for hiring a personal assistant in Amherst, MA on Care.com as of March, 2026 is $21.11 per hour. The cost may fluctuate depending on the type of service you need assistance with and how frequently.

Care.com has 18 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.

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.

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