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60 personal assistants are listed in Canton, CT
The average rate is $18/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby personal assistants is 6 years
Personal assistants in Canton, CT
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I am a Licensed Personal Care Assistant with extensive experience in providing care to individuals of all ages facing diverse conditions such as stroke, dementia, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's disease, surgery recovery, brain injury, physical and mental disabilities, acute heart failure, and more. With a deep understanding of various...
5.0
"I have known and observed Cavon as a caretaker for family members in their home in a very difficult situation in which both medical and psychiatric skills were required. Cavon is one of those very rare...
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I provide compassion, kind, skilled, holistic in home caregiving services and go way beyond my responsibilities for elderly, disabled and special needs people. I'm a certified by social services for in home caregiving with special training for 25 years in holistic healing modalities. I am a gourmet cook and can prepare menus...
5.0
"Andrea is a sweet, gentle spirit that brought reassurance to us when we had to find temporary care for out little one while working on a project in CT. She was punctual, reliable, and I felt safe leaving my...
Reviewed by Keiana R.
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I am an HHA with a strong caregiving background of 14 years along with being a Certified Dementia Specialist. My professional experiences with different employers both private and home-care agencies has provided me with great expertise in: Personal care assistance such as bathing, dressing, Meal preparation and assistance with...
5.0
"Doreen was compassionate, caring and well versed in elder care! She was an absolute asset to our team of caregivers"
Reviewed by Marc L.
Latoya H.
Terryville, CT
$22/hr • 6 yrs exp
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A few skills I bring to a job is leadership, problem solving, adaptability and creativity. In my previous position, I was a lead CNA. I handle things with care so that everyone can be on the same page and no one feels out of place. I always do my best at everything I do. Working in a facility can be challenging but one thing I...
5.0
"Latoya is a wonderful person. She is very caring and understanding. I hired Latoya when my daughter was 2 years old. My daughter is not much of a people person but she liked her a lot. I've stay with her until...
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4.2
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Strong medical background with ICU experience as a Nursing Technician/ Nursing Assistant, 20+ years of homecare experience specialized in memory care and dementia patients as well as Parkinson's Disease and end of life care/ hospice care. I have excellent references and great reputation as a caregiver , companion, cook and...
5.0
"Maria has been taking care of my Mom part time in a companion role. My Mom is in an Assisted Living facility and loves the time she gets to spend with Maria. She will get her out to go shopping, lunch or walks...
Reviewed by Tim S.
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I'm very skilled in all aspects of elderly care from personal care, AdL's, transportation, All lifts for ambulating a person, companionship, food prep, my communication and written skills are great, Medication assistance. I've worked in long term care, assisted livings, hospitals and many one on one in home private care jobs! I...
5.0
"She is very kind and very punctual at her job. She treats everyone as if it were here family as she helps them. She is very good at her job."
Reviewed by Christine K.
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Hello! My name is Sara, I have been professionally working with infants through young adults for 9 years now including those with special needs!
(I have an 20-month-old baby boy who goes with me to my current job)
A bit about me. I grew up in the Silicon Valley area of California where I babysat multiple families, worked as an...
5.0
"I cannot express enough how grateful I am for the exceptional care provided by Sara. From the moment she walked through the door, it was evident that she was not just a babysitter, but a nurturing and...
Reviewed by Luka K.
Haley L.
Terryville, CT
$15-25/hr • 8 yrs exp
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currently I am a RBT and a special need / behavioral teacher, previously I was a preschool teacher and have a lot of history as a nanny. I have experience caring for children and young adults, from infancy through 21 years. I have a energetic and assertive personality which is a perfect match for the busy, on-the-go family with...
5.0
"She is a terrific young lady! She has been looking after my toddlers for about two years now. Haley is patient, and kindhearted. She is constantly coming up with games and fun activities to keep my boys...
Reviewed by Jennifer C.
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While working at an independent retirement facility. I become familiar with many of the residents and grew to enjoy their company. This experience sparked my interest in eldercare. After beginning the pursuit of a new career, I was referred to a family who needed a live-in caregiver for their mother whom had mild dementia. I was...
5.0
"Jaime is a compassionate, kind, responsible caregiver and we recommend her highly. "
Reviewed by Michal R.
Zejna K.
Wethersfield, CT
$20-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Certified Nurse Assistant Available For Senior Caregiving, Housekeeping And Pet Caring. Full Or Part
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Passionate, loving and caring with 7 years of experience working with senior clients at four different locations including homecare (several clients), hospitals (Hartford Hospital) and nursing homes (Hughes Health, Avon Healthcare and Alexandria Manor).
Skills:
Vital signs: temp, blood pressure, pulses and respiration....
5.0
"Zejna has been a Godsend for my mother. This past year with COVID has been very tough for someone with dementia. Life has changed so much for my mother since we found Zejna. She gets her out of the house,...
Reviewed by Lisa H.
Robert G.
Torrington, CT
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Available For Companionship, Housekeeping, Meal Prep And Personal Care; Part-time.
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I'm an energetic, non-smoking, 5'10", 175 lb retired at-home Dad of two for the last 23 years. I've cared for family members intermittently since I was 19 (including 7 years with my Mother and Mother-in-law in my home). These family members dealt with Alzheimer's, cancer, dementia, depression, diabetes, pulmonary disease, stroke...
5.0
"We met Rob through care.com in June of 2021. While my 93-year-old father was still relatively independent at home, we (his family) wanted to reduce his exposure to the public during the pandemic. We began doing...
Reviewed by Sharon B.
Perpetual A.
East Hartford, CT
$20-50/hr • 7 yrs exp
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I am a caregiver of years experience. This is what I do and I love my job, I am compassionate caregiver, I do 24 hour care (live in) and also hourly care. I do hospice, personal, supervising and companion care. I assist with bathing, feeding, laundry, medications, errands etc
5.0
"She is very professional, efficient and hard working with her work. "
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Hi! I am Betty! I have 10 years of experience working with elderly and disabled people. In addition, I have Master's degree with concentration in School Counseling from University in Poland. Also, since 2014 I am Certified Nurse Assistant in state of CT. I am honest and reliable person. I love working with people, help them and...
5.0
"Betty was absolutely wonderful! She stepped right in and began caring for my mom. Her presence and care made a difference for my mom in her recovery. She aided my mom in her hygiene routine (showers, etc) and...
Reviewed by Kay M.
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Hello! I am a positive, responsible, and patient individual. I have 8 years of experience looking after my siblings as well as various friends and family members. I spent time working in a children's spa where I was responsible for single handedly caring for up to 20 children at a time for around 3 hours each. I can help with...
5.0
"Cheyanne has been wonderful. She is on time, flexible, and so great with my kids. They ask when she's coming back and get excited when I tell them she will be here in the morning. It makes going to work so...
Reviewed by Kathleen M.
4.9
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Thank your for viewing my profile,
My experience includes all phases of convalescent care but most importantly handling my clients with patience, love, and kindness.
I believe that my calling is to work one on one with my clients as a companion and friend. I find it extremely rewarding to help people and bring a little more...
5.0
"Sherry was a blessing to my mom. She always made sure she had everything she needed, kept her extremely clean, cooked meals that my mom loved, took care of the housekeeping, shopped and ran errands. Sherry has...
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5.0
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I am a certified high school mathematics teacher in Massachusetts and Connecticut. I have a B. A. in Secondary Education and Mathematics and a MBA. I have spent the last 16 years in a classroom and recently have decided to focus on tutoring as a way to be home more for my children.
Currently, the majority of my availability is...
5.0
"My children are struggling in algebra. Coral came over and gave them amazing lessons. They understood the contact and their grades improved. She's very friendly and he's great at communicating. We love having...
Reviewed by Stacey C.
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My name is Yaqarah, but I go by Kara. I am 27 years old with a bachelor's in mathematics and minor in studio art. I am from Saratoga Springs, New York but recently moved to the East Hartford, CT area. I grew up with 5 siblings, 3 younger than myself, and lots of cousins. From an early age I was taking care of infants and...
5.0
"Fantastic sitter!! Yaqarah came the day before to meet the kids and immediately made me and the kids feel at ease. She is sweet and energetic and my husband and I were able to enjoy a date night completely...
Reviewed by Deborah W.
Ngozi U.
West Hartford, CT
$30/hr • 8 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter Available For Weekdays And Weeknight Jobs
3.0
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I am Certified Nursing Assistant. I have about 8 years experience as a Nursing Assistant. I have worked in the hospital, worked in Nursing home facilities, Assisted Living Facilities and am working now as Homecare Aide. I love to take of people.
I watch children from the ages of 2 weeks to 6 years old. I love children. I love...
Charntell M.
New Britain, CT
$20-48/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
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Hello! My name is Charntell, I am currently a CNA. I have worked in a nursing home, assisted living, as well as live in. I love being a CNA, because it's something that renews my spirit. Interacting with the elderly has made me a better person, and I look forward to improvement each and everyday.
5.0
"Charntell is intelligent, caring, competent, reliable, and kind. She took excellent care of my mother in law. "
Reviewed by Michal R.
4.5
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Hey families!
My name is Liz and I absolutely love caring for children! I am currently an education major at Eastern Connecticut State University. I am warm-hearted, kind, compassionate, and energetic. During my free time, I enjoy painting, reading, and watching the sunset. I have been working with children for the past 6...
4.0
"I hired her twice and the kids loved her. She was playful and attentive with the kids. She is sweet, punctual and very easy going. I highly recommend her and would rehire her. "
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Recent personal assistant reviews in Canton, CT
Cavon J.
5.0
Hello,
I have known and observed Cavon as a caretaker for family members in their home in a very difficult situation in which both medical and psychiatric skills were required. Cavon is one of those very rare individuals who has both very personable skills as well as clinical skills which are...
- Care member
Andrea K.
5.0
Andrea is the kindest, gentlest person I've met. She cared for our 14 month old for a couple of months while we transitioned from a previous nanny 9who left due to a non-work related injury) and full time daycare.
- Care member
Doreen K.
5.0
Doreen helped care for my elderly mother for several years. She was wonderful & I would highly recommend her.
- Dave L.
Latoya H.
5.0
Latoya is a wonderful person. She is very caring and understanding. I hired Latoya when my daughter was 2 years old. My daughter is not much of a people person but she liked her a lot. I've stay with her until my daughter started school. Ms. Latoya is trustworthy and honest. You can always count on...
- Care member
Maria K.
5.0
Maria has been taking care of my Mom part time in a companion role. My Mom is in an Assisted Living facility and loves the time she gets to spend with Maria. She will get her out to go shopping, lunch or walks in the area. My Mom also loves the energy and friendship Maria brings to the relationship....
- Tim S.
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FAQs for finding personal assistants in Canton
In 2024, how much does it cost to hire a personal assistant in Canton, CT?
The average rate for hiring a personal assistant in Canton, CT on Care.com as of May, 2024 is $18.33 per hour. The cost may fluctuate depending on the type of service you need assistance with and how frequently.
How can I find a good personal assistant near me in Canton?
Care.com has 3 personal assistants in Canton, CT. 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 Canton 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.
What services can a personal assistant provide in Canton?
Most personal assistants in Canton, CT 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 Canton. Additionally, some personal assistants are okay with performing pet care or even light housekeeping duties, but these duties are less common.