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26 home health aides are listed in Holyoke, MA
The average rate is $27/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby home health aides is 8 years
Home health aides in Holyoke, MA
Julia A.
Holyoke, MA
$43/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have a experience as a medical assistant also
As a home health aide and pca
And I love to work with seniors patients because I like to help other
Julia can also help with: Personal care, hospice services, mobility assistance, dementia, transportation, companionship & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Haleigh C.
Holyoke, MA
$20-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a certified home health aide with dementia and hospice training. I have 6 years experience including 2 years of hospice experience. I also enjoy activities with clients such as puzzles and games. This is a fun way to work on fine and gross motor skills, hand eye coordination, and gets the brain thinking!
I am on my last...
Haleigh can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, errands, dementia, hospice services, transportation & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I love my work . I have been working in private homes for 8 years. I'm a "seasoned " home health aide with lots of experience and great references. Thanks for your consideration. Patti
Patricia can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, companionship, dementia, hospice services, meal prep & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Patti worked with my parents for over 6 months. My mother has Alzheimer's and can be difficult at times. Patti was sensitive, respectful and caring. She worked to keep my parents engaged and as active as possible and was always willing to help with anything...
Anne P.
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: Light cleaning, companionship, home modification, dementia, errands, hospice services & more
I have 10 + years experience worked with residents with developmental & intellectual disabilities. Home Health Aide/ Certified Nurse Aide.
Hector can also help with: Errands, personal care, light cleaning, dementia, companionship, specialized care & more
Skills:
CNA
Wound Care
Home Health Aide
Rosio Y.
Easthampton, MA
$25-50/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hi! My names Rosio and I am a college student. I am CPR certified as well as a home health Aid (HHA). I have been a HHA for the past 6 years and I am a CNA for over a year. I have had experience in nursing homes assisting residents with dementia, working as a PCA taking care of an individual with cerebral palsy and employed at...
Rosio can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, live-in home care, companionship, errands, hospice services & more
Hi there my name is Cryssy I have been working as part of the medical field for over 15 years. I was a CNA home health aide for all 15 and then I was an EMT for four years. I also did some nursing school and occupational therapy. education are the only issue that I have is that I have bilateral hand contractures so some of the...
Cryssy can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep, respite care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
I have worked in many assisted living facilities as a CNA. I got my certificate when I was in high school and in college I studied Occupational Therapy. My goal in life is to make others lives as happy and fulfilling as possible. I am very good at helping with ADLs and implementing therapeutic techniques throughout care. I am...
Candice can also help with: Transportation, meal prep, live-in home care, errands, light cleaning, personal care & more
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
Hello! My name is Solveig and I'm from Easthampton MA and I'm currently a student. I'm going to school to be a medical assistant. I have first aid and CPR training that is up to date. I attended a trade school for health assisting and we visited nursing homes weekly. I assisted in patient care for elder. I have a safe and...
Solveig can also help with: Errands, companionship, dementia, light cleaning, mobility assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
CPR
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: Home modification, live-in home care, hospice services, dementia, respite care, personal care & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
I am a certified nurse assistant/ home health aide for over 12 years. I have experienced working in various nursing homes, assistant living, hospice care and in private homes. It's a pleasure for me to work with the elderly to assist and to be a companion to them.
I assisted with ADL, giving showers, bath, skin, hair, mouth,...
Faye can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, personal care
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
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: Personal care, visiting nurse, dementia, hospice services
Skills:
Licensed Nurse
Charity W.
Easthampton, MA
$18-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Comfort At Home, Health Care, Companionship, Housekeeping.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a Certified Nursing Assistant in the state of Massachusetts with 5 years experience. I have lived-in 4. 5yrs with an Alzheimer patient, who needed care in the comfort of her home prior to this in the capacity of a HHA. I have in the recent years acquire certification in the field of Dementia in the scope of increasing my...
Charity can also help with: Companionship, dementia, personal care, live-in home care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
(1)
Hello, my name is Karen. I am a caring and compassionate Home Health Aide. I find great enjoyment in caring for those who need help caring for themselves or who just need a little companionship. I have several years of experience caring for two elderly men, two elderly women, and a young disabled woman. I am happy to help with...
Karen can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, dementia, errands, companionship, hospice services & more
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
5.0
"Karen was wonderful with the care she provided to my Mom. She immediately fit right in with our routine, easily adapted to the changing needs in care and it felt like she was a part of our family. My Mom looked forward to her time with Karen, it was such a relief...
Care member
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: Live-in home care, personal care, respite care, dementia, 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.
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.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
With over 20 years in home health experience, I am offering Transportation services as a CNA. Reliable transportation to procedures or appointments, assist with getting in and out of the house and support at home after. I will run errands and pick up prescriptions as well.
I will transport one way or round-trip. As needed I can...
Marianne can also help with: Transportation, errands
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Marianne walks with my mom one day a week. She is very reliable and has a great outlook."
Wayne D.
Hi, I am a Red Cross certified CNA/Home Health Aide with 18 years of experience caring for senior citizens and children. I am currently employed with an agency, but would like to work privately (including nights). I've had the privilege of caring for seniors from many backgrounds and circumstances and have learned that there is...
Cindy can also help with: Hospice services, respite care, personal care, dementia
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
Jessa W.
Wilbraham, MA
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hello!
I have worked in the health and home care field for 10 years and have extensive experience working with elderly persons, children and pets. I also have experience in housekeeping.
I look forward to getting to know you and meeting your needs. I have a Home Health Aide certification. I love working with this population and...
Jessa can also help with: Home modification, companionship, dementia, light cleaning, errands, hospice services & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
Wound Care
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Recent home health aide reviews in Holyoke, MA
Patricia G.
5.0
Patti worked with my parents for over 6 months. My mother has Alzheimer's and can be difficult at times. Patti was sensitive, respectful and caring. She worked to keep my parents engaged and as active as possible and was always willing to help with anything needed.
- Anne P.
Karen D.
5.0
Karen was wonderful with the care she provided to my Mom. She immediately fit right in with our routine, easily adapted to the changing needs in care and it felt like she was a part of our family. My Mom looked forward to her time with Karen, it was such a relief knowing Karen was caring for Mom...
- Care member
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.
Sunshine S.
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 since and are always happy to...
- Pam A.
Marianne T.
5.0
Marianne walks with my mom one day a week. She is very reliable and has a great outlook.
- Wayne D.
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FAQs for finding home health aides near you in Holyoke, MA
What does a home health aide do near me in Holyoke, MA?
If you’re planning to hire a home health aide near you in Holyoke, 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 Holyoke, MA?
When it’s time to hire a home health aide near you in Holyoke, 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 Holyoke, MA?
To find home health aides near you in Holyoke, MA, you can create an account with Care.com and then you can filter and sort local home health aides by distance from Holyoke, 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 Holyoke, MA?
The average rate for hiring home health aides near you in Holyoke, MA on Care.com as of May, 2024 is $27.67 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 Holyoke, 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.