Child Care

Tutoring

Senior Care

Pet Care

Housekeeping

Find companion care in Amherst, MA that you’ll love

60 companion care are listed in Amherst, MA

The average rate is $18/hr as of May 2024

The average experience for nearby companion care is 7 years

Companion care in Amherst, MA

I have 2 years of paid experience as a Home Health Aide, six year experience in the aging field, and 4 years of personal experience caring for my disabled mother. I have my masters in Management of Aging Services and am trained to care for those with Dementia. My CNA expired in 2015 but I still hold the skills. Happy to help...
Avery can also help with: Companionship, home modification, dementia, mobility assistance, personal care
Skills:

Home Health Aide

Johnna B.'s Photo

Johnna B.


Greenfield, MA

$24-36/hr10 yrs exp

Creative, Enthusiastic, Fun Companion!

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: Companionship, personal care, light cleaning, meal prep, 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.

Ivette M.'s Photo

Ivette M.


Wendell, MA

$28/hr5 yrs exp

CNA

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: Dementia, live-in home care, errands, companionship, hospice services, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

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...

Care member

Lydia L.'s Photo

Lydia L.


Holyoke, MA

$20-26/hr10 yrs exp

Senior/Companion Care Available.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Lydia, and I am available to help care for your loved one! Currently I am a companion 3 days a week for a lovely woman in her late 80s who lives alone. Prior to that I was a caregiver for a couple in their 90s with various physical issues. I was their companion, cook, driver, laundry helper and cleaner. Past...
5.0
"Lydia was great with my parents, communicated well with me and was very proactive dealing with things that needed to be done. She was flexible and willing to help in any way needed."

Anne P.

Kathleen S.'s Photo

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: Personal care, live-in home care, respite care, hospice services, dementia
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.

Katarina N.'s Photo

Katarina N.


Holyoke, MA

$30-50/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver & Gerontologist 15+ Years Experience Supporting Quality Of Life

I am deeply committed to supporting quality of life for those with chronic illness or aging. I have a BA in Psychology and a MS in gerontology and have worked in the field for over 15 years. I have supported individuals with: cognitive decline/impairment, chronic illness, movement disorders, physical limitations, visual...
Katarina can also help with: Errands, meal prep, light cleaning, personal care, dementia
Skills:

Wound Care

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Katarina is an exceptional human being who is highly educated, experienced, competent, and thoughtful. Moreover, she is willing and able to do exactly what is needed in the moment to care for clients with significant needs. Katarina goes above and beyond. She is...

Care member

Sheileen T.'s Photo

Sheileen T.


Springfield, MA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

I Love Being A Caregiver

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: Errands, home modification, light cleaning, hospice services, companionship, dementia & more
Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

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

Tracy P.

John K.'s Photo

John K.


Southampton, MA

$19-30/hr1 yrs exp

Fmr. Medical Assistant Offering Senior Care

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm John! I'm a former medical assistant offering senior care and am looking to add a couple new clients. I bring with me 4 years of experience at fast paced health care facilities in the Boston area and Pioneer Valley as well as 1+ year in eldercare. Now looking to support the care and well-being of others in my area,...
John can also help with: Mobility assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, errands, companionship, transportation & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"John is very professional but also personable. He is compassionate and knowledgeable of the needs of geriatric patients. John communicates promptly and was of great help with caring for our loved one. I would highly recommend John K. as a care provider!"

Care member

Rachel G.'s Photo

Rachel G.


Orange, MA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Compassionate HHA/PCA

Available full time or part time. Mornings Afternoons and overnights. 18 years experience. I do personal care, meal prep, drive to appts., companionship, housekeeping , pet care, etc.. Most of my clients have dementia/ Alzheimer s. I started out at Catholic Charities. Then got my CNA. I can work through tempest or private pay....
Rachel can also help with: Mobility assistance, dementia, companionship, meal prep, personal care, respite care & more
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"We were very fortunate to have Rachel G caring for my wife during the last three years of her struggle with Alzheimer’s Disease and declining mobility. Rachel was always pleasant, punctual and reliable. She cared for Rita five six-hour days a week. Rachel fed,...

John L.

Lisa W.'s Photo

Lisa W.


Greenfield, MA

$30/hr9 yrs exp

Housekeeper/Caregiver With 9 Years Senior Care Experience

Hi there! My name is Lisa. Thank you for clicking on me! I am a very motivated and energetic worker who is looking for housekeeping and or senior care work. I am caring for a few families right now but have open days during the week I'm looking to fill. I love cleaning, and really love helping my families. I also have been...
5.0
"I am so impressed with Lisa's compassion and dedication to her clients. Unfortunately the opportunity I have for her is just too far away from her area . She was recommended by a friend who raved about her. She's smart, articulate, and very caring what more could...

Theresa L.

Tara Lee B.'s Photo

Tara Lee B.


Springfield, MA

$27-30/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver Willing To Care For Someone In The Comfort Of Their Home. Offering Compassion And Kindness

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have 25 years experience, I have worked with some wonderful families through my career. My experience ranges from basic companionship to catheter care. I have a lot of experience with Alzheimer's and Dementia. I believe in quality of life and dignity. I do have a resume with work related references. If you even need advice or...
Tara Lee can also help with: Companionship, hospice services, errands, live-in home care, meal prep, dementia & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CNA

CPR

5.0
"Tara was a phenomenal worker. Always on time.Gave her updates, always attentive to detail. She impressed my mother who was nearly impossible to impress. "

Care member

Shannon S.'s Photo

Shannon S.


Three Rivers, MA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Companion/Caregiver

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Shannon. I am a 49-year-old mom of 7 children. (5 adults and two teens) I enjoy helping others, I am compassionate, dependable and hard working. I have worked as a PCA for 3 years, and also took care of a client with dementia up until my recent move from Massachusetts to Connecticut. I have worked personally...
Shannon can also help with: Personal care, transportation, meal prep, light cleaning, errands
5.0
"Shannon is the best. She's an incredibly loving and caring caregiver who we entrusted the care of my elderly aunt suffering from dementia with. From the very first meeting, Shannon treated my aunt like she was part of her family and they bonded quickly. My aunt...

Chris P.

Emily M.'s Photo

Emily M.


South Hadley, MA

$30-50/hr5 yrs exp

Part-time Speech Therapist

I have 5 years experience working in a high school as a speech-language pathologist. I've also worked part-time at a local medical center with adults for a range of communication and swallowing impairments. I have experience working with people who are stroke survivors or have diagnosis of ALS, MS, or Parkinson's. I am...
Emily can also help with: Companionship
Jennifer M.'s Photo

Jennifer M.


Thorndike, MA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Senior caregiver

*No Lifting* I have experience with personal care, working with multiple agencies and on my own. I can provide great references. I love what I do and care about my clients. I am patient, thorough and compassionate. I am CPR certified and I have experience with Dementia, Hospice care and companionship. I am willing to provide a...
Jennifer can also help with: Hospice services, errands, dementia, meal prep, light cleaning, companionship & more
Skills:

CPR

I enjoy working with elderly individuals in providing light housework, meal prep, and companionship in their homes. I am passionate about this as it helped my grandmother when she needed it the most.
Da'monique can also help with: Respite care, personal care
Hope C.'s Photo

Hope C.


Gilbertville, MA

$20-50/hr3 yrs exp

Experienced Compassionate Caregiver

2+yrs as home caregiver for elderly (including dementia, Alzheimer's, memory care, hoyer lift use, transport and medical appointment help, bathing, housekeeping, cooking, amputee transfer, personal hygiene care, etc.) 1+yr internship volunteer with Tucson Interfaith Community Services (elder companion visiting, shopping help,...
Hope can also help with: Meal prep, errands, companionship, dementia, hospice services, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

Kimberly R.'s Photo

Kimberly R.


West Springfield, MA

$10-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caring And Compassionate Caregiver Available

I am a very caring, compassionate and patient woman. I am looking to provide home health care and companionship during the day. I have worked on a surgical/trauma unit as a Technical Associate. I can provide wonderful personal and professional references. I look forward to hearing from you and thank you for your time. Have a...
Kimberly can also help with: Personal care, hospice services, dementia, respite care
My name is Patricia, I have over 15 years experience. I have experience caring for those with macular degeneration as well as dementia. Experience with meal preparation, light housekeeping, all personal care needs, transportation, errands and companionship. I'm a caring, compassionate and active person. I reside in Holyoke and...
Patricia can also help with: Companionship, mobility assistance, errands, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Juanita G.'s Photo

Juanita G.


Ludlow, MA

$25/hr4 yrs exp

A Helping Hand When You Need It Most

Compassion and caring are my top priority. I am a licensed CNA with experience in Rehab, long term care, and memory care (my favorite). Let me help take care of you or your loved one with patient center care and companionship.
Juanita can also help with: Respite care, meal prep, errands, hospice services, dementia, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

I'd describe my personality as a hardworking, humble and excited to help in anyway I can! I like caring for seniors because I connect well with elderly. I'm looking for a companion job with light house keeping and meal preparation. I unfortunately am not able to help with personal care. I started caring for seniors in 2023...
Hailey can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning

Showing 21 - 40 of 60

Recent companion care reviews in Amherst, MA

Johnna B.

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 not need to resort to nightly frozen...

- Randy R.

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

Lydia L.

5.0

Lydia was great with my parents, communicated well with me and was very proactive dealing with things that needed to be done. She was flexible and willing to help in any way needed.

- Anne P.

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.

Katarina N.

5.0

Katarina is an exceptional human being who is highly educated, experienced, competent, and thoughtful. Moreover, she is willing and able to do exactly what is needed in the moment to care for clients with significant needs. Katarina goes above and beyond. She is kind and empathetic, and worked...

- Care member

Additional Companion Care Services

Ratings for Amherst, MA companion care listed on Care.com

Average Rating5.0 / 5

Companion Care in Amherst, MA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews of the 60 listed companion care.