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Reginia R.

Professional & Dependable Personal Assistant That Aims To Please

Amherst, VA

from
$13/hr
10 years experience
I have four grown children that I dearly love being a mother to. I'm a people person and nothing is beneath me. I have wonderful event planning experience with a portfolio to share. Also, I'm a very trustworthy person that wears many hats and can maintain! I've been fully vaccinated for Covid and Flu vaccines.
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Blalund W.

Full-time Caregiver

Amherst, VA

from
$20/hr
4 years experience
Dementia
personal care
Warm, loving, and caring. Eager to provide comfort and safety in clients round the clock. I am extremely capable and compassionate Caregiver with extensive experience in child, elderly, and disabled care giving. Hard-working and honest individual who is able to take initiative and exceed the expectations of employer by following...
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Celia C.

My Name Is Cece! I Love Working With Kids And I Can't Wait To Meet You And Your Family!

Sweet Briar, VA

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$18/hr
6 years experience
Hi! My name is Cece and I have been working with kids since I was around 12! I started with helping with the infants at my church during the service. I moved onto helping teach Bible school with the Kindergarten-1st graders as I got older. I soon started babysitting for various families throughout the years, mostly during the...
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Christie S.

Compassionate, Capable. Creative & Dependable Caregiver

Buena Vista, VA

5.0(1)
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$18/hr
10 years experience
Dementia
errands
respite care
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have over 10 years' of experience working with the geriatric population, specifically those with Alzheimers/dementia & other physical/mental disabilities. My first training was through Americare Plus In-Home Services as a Personal Caregiving Assistant. In addition, I have also worked as a Family Development Specialist at Buena...

Rita R. says "Christie goes above and beyond with her charge. She is very compassionate and gives 100%. Her creativity, patience and kindness created a wonderful...

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Jakasia K.

Caring, Creative, And Committed To Your Child's Happiness

Lynchburg, VA

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$22/hr
5 years experience
Grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi there! My name is Kasia and I just graduated from Old Dominion University. I'm a Strategic Communication major with a minor in Marketing. I'm a certified nursing assistant, have reliable transportation, and can provide excellent references upon request. I am offering childcare and household assistant services. I love being...
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Annabelle J.

Lynchburg, VA

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$20/hr
12 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
I'm passionate about supporting families by providing reliable, nurturing, and engaging childcare. With over a decade of experience caring for children of all ages, I'm well-equipped to ensure their safety, well-being, and development. I grew up in a big family so babysitting kids came like second nature to me and then I started...
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Idah L.

Monroe, VA

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$18/hr
5 years experience
Dementia
errands
transportation
light cleaning
live-in home care
+ 1 more
I am an experienced and compassionate person dedicated to providing great care for patients. I'm proficient in assisting with daily living activities, monitoring vital signs and maintaining a clean and organized environment. I have a strong focus on empathy and patient comfort.
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FAQs for finding personal assistants in Amherst

The average rate for hiring a personal assistant in Amherst, VA on Care.com as of June, 2025 is $16.50 per hour. The cost may fluctuate depending on the type of service you need assistance with and how frequently.

Care.com has 2 personal assistants in Amherst, VA. 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, VA 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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