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24 home health aides are listed in Amherst, MA
The average posted rate is $22/hr as of May 2025
The average experience for nearby home health aides is 5 years
What others are saying about home health aides in Amherst, MA
Sabrina is an extraordinarily capable and compassionate caregiver who provided service to my wife, diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease, for…
Review for Sabrina D. by Care member
Hi there, Sunshine took care of my parents during their final years of life. My husband and I did not live local. She was basically like a…
Review for Sunshine S. by Pam A.
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…
Review for Kathleen S. by Chrissy B.
Home health aides in Amherst, MA
5.0
(1)
I am a Licensed Nurse's Aide and Home Health Aide looking to help care for you or your loved one in the familiar comfort of home. I have worked as a special needs care provider for over 20 years and became a Certified Nurse Assistant and Home Health Aid in both Massachusetts and Vermont in 2016. I have worked with the elderly...
Sabrina can also help with: Companionship, dementia, meal prep, mobility assistance, personal care, respite care & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Sabrina is an extraordinarily capable and compassionate caregiver who provided service to my wife, diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease, for approximately 40 hours per week and over the course of almost two years. Sabrina's care for my wife ended when my wife...
Care member
With one year of experience as a Home Health Aide and two years as a Recovery Specialist, I bring compassionate, hands-on care and a strong understanding of individual needs. I also had the privilege of assisting my grandmother through hospice care, which deepened my commitment to providing respectful, end-of-life support. My...
Szneira can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Hannah M.
Amherst, MA
$18-50/hr • 4 yrs exp
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.
Currently an active college student pursuing a...
Hannah can also help with: Companionship, dementia, errands, light cleaning, meal prep, mobility assistance & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Home Health Aide
I have 10 + years experience worked with residents with developmental & intellectual disabilities. Home Health Aide/ Certified Nurse Aide.
Hector can also help with: Companionship, dementia, errands, light cleaning, personal care, specialized care & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Home Health Aide
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: Companionship, dementia, errands, hospice services, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Home Health Aide
Sunshine S.
Belchertown, MA
$15-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
My name is Sunshine, I live in Ware. I have been a nanny off and on for many years and have also worked as home health aide, one family I was with for several years and took care of their elderly parents. They became like my second grandparents. I am a non-smoker, non drinker. I have my own vehicle, references and will submit to...
Sunshine can also help with: Companionship, mobility assistance, personal care
5.0
"Hi there, Sunshine took care of my parents during their final years of life. My husband and I did not live local. She was basically like a daughter to them. She did basically any care needed for them. Everyday needs for 2 sick elderly. We have stayed in touch ever...
Pam A.
I have worked with seniors for many years in different capacities. Started out as a nursing assistant many years ago before working as a home health aide for 8 yrs. I currently am an LPN and have worked with a varied settings, with my last position as a staff nurse at the Lathrop Home in Northampton, Ma. Responsible for the care...
Arlene can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, personal care, visiting nurse
Skills:
Licensed Nurse
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: 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.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a Nursing Student and Certified Clinical Medical Assistant. CPR and First Aid trained. I have 8 years experience as being a home health aide. I am passionate about daily living support for people of all ages.
Kayleigh can also help with: Companionship, dementia, errands, mobility assistance, personal care, respite care & more
Skills:
CPR
Licensed Nurse
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"I hired Kayleigh in early June 2021 to make 2-3 dinners per week for my elderly parents and to get my mom ready for bed. My mom had a severe stroke about 8 years ago and requires help in all areas.
Kayleigh is a fantastic cook! Good food is very important to my...
June E.
I enjoy crafting and old movies. I have 15 years of Personal Care Assistance. Working with agencies and families. I strive to care for my clients like they are family. My availability is flexible, would prefer atleast 3 days a week.
Robin can also help with: Companionship, errands, light cleaning
Skills:
Home Health Aide
I have been working
With the elderly for over 12 years. I have experience with mentally ill clients, clients with dementia, independent clients and clients who are fully bed bound and or disabled. I'm
CPR/first aide certified and I'm a CNA.
Lamoy can also help with: Companionship, errands, light cleaning, live-in home care, personal care
Skills:
CNA
Kayla L.
Chicopee, MA
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hello! I have experience in the health care field for 10 years. I've worked in both facilities and personal homes. I have experience with bathing, meal prep, hoyer lifts and gait belts. I'm also first aid CPR certified. I'm fully vaccinated against Covid 19.
Kayla can also help with: Companionship, dementia, errands, home modification, hospice services, light cleaning & more
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Honest, Dependable, Healthy Work Ethics, Happy, Can provide References, Worked as a private duty aid, to Nursing Home environment. As well as home care to Rehab units to long term, to Dementia care, to Companionship assistance.
Debra can also help with: Companionship, dementia, errands, light cleaning, meal prep, mobility assistance & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Home Health Aide
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have worked with patients with muscular dystrophy, dementia, COPD, and various other conditions just to name a few. I am a great companion for the elderly. I am a hard worker, accountable, dependable, reliable, and always strive to make a difference to deliver the best care I can provide. Everyone tells me I am great with the...
Alysse can also help with: Dementia, home modification, hospice services, live-in home care, personal care, respite care & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
I've been working in the home health aid practice for 20 years. I worked for so many companies. I have the passion of working with lovely, elderly people and young adults. I have worked with autism and special-needs young adults and older Adults . I have experience, in Hoyer lift lifting , etc. I worked with dementia, young and...
Christina can also help with: Dementia, errands, hospice services, light cleaning, meal prep, transportation & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Melissa B.
Easthampton, MA
$15-20/hr • 2 yrs exp
I have provided senior care for people off and on my whole life. I am also an EMT so that is handy for medication management and overall care. I am certified for respite in Massachusetts and am working on the Home Health Aide certification.
Melissa can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, meal prep, respite care
Roselande D.
Indian Orchard, MA
$32-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hi, I'm Roselande, a dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and Home Health Aide (HHA) with 5 years of hands-on experience. I also have a background in Communication Sciences and Disorders student, which helps me provide thoughtful, patient-centered care.
If you need a compassionate and dependable caregiver, I'm here to...
Roselande can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, mobility assistance, respite care, transportation
Deeana L.
Chicopee, MA
$15-23/hr • 10 yrs exp
Started elderly care from 16-23 Oak Manor nursing Home . Worked as a Home Health Aide for Visiting nurses. Worked with hospice clients , love what I do , so rewarding.
Deeana can also help with: Dementia, errands, hospice services, light cleaning, meal prep, transportation & more
Rebecca W.
Greenfield, MA
$24-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Home Health Care, Assist With Shopping, Cooking, Cleaning, ADLs, And Companionship
I am a ADN student visiting the area for winter break hoping to find per diem work until I go back home February 4th. I work in a hospital as a Behavioral Resource Technician sitting with patients who need 1:1 care due to mental health crisis' or dementia. I am trained to change bed fast patients, assist in safe ambulation or...
Rebecca can also help with: Errands, home modification, light cleaning, meal prep, mobility assistance, transportation & more
Skills:
CPR
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
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FAQs for finding home health aides near you in Amherst, MA
What does a home health aide do near me in Amherst, MA?
If you’re planning to hire a home health aide near you in Amherst, MA, it’s important to understand that there is no one standard role that a home health aide takes on. A home health aide isn’t a nurse, but can help with health related tasks like ensuring their clients take their medicine on time, transporting them to doctors appointments, picking up prescriptions, and making sure they are well fed and bathed.
What home health aide duties do providers take on near me in Amherst, MA?
When it’s time to hire a home health aide near you in Amherst, MA, it’s a good idea to create a list of duties your family members need help with. You can review different profiles on Care.com to learn more about common health aide duties such as bathing, feeding, and cleaning up after their clients.
How can I find a home health aide near me in Amherst, MA?
To find home health aides near you in Amherst, MA, you can create an account with Care.com and then you can filter and sort local home health aides by distance from Amherst, MA. Then you can review your options for home health aides by reading about their experience and the home health aide duties they will take on.
How much does it cost to hire a home health aide near me in Amherst, MA?
The average rate for hiring home health aides near you in Amherst, MA on Care.com as of May, 2025 is $22.67 per hour. It’s worth noting that the rate each individual home health aide charges depends on the level of care required, the provider's certifications, and their years of experience.
How can I safely hire a home health aide near me in Amherst, MA?
To help you start your research, all home health aides on Care.com are asked to complete an annual background check called a CareCheck (the providers who complete this background check have a badge on their profile displaying the date it was run). However, this is just a jumping off point. We strongly recommend that you take additional steps for hiring a home health aid safely, which include interviewing candidates, calling their professional references, and running your own background check.