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Maria K.

Personal Care Assistant

Newport News, VA

5.0(0)
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$16/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Dementia
respite care
I would like to secure an opportunity where I can utilize my education and training. I am energetic, caring and friendly Individual. I am also a Certified Personal Care Assistant who is compassionate in nature with strong interpersonal skills that provides the highest level of care. I clean areas used by individuals, assist with...
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Cherita B.

Senior Care Services

Newport News, VA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Companionship
dementia
light cleaning
hospice services
errands
+ 1 more
I provide senior care services. I have been in the healthcare field for 25+ years, and CPR-BLS certified, COVID, influenza vaccinated, criminal, and motor vehicle background checks are part of my portfolio. I go above and beyond to care for you and your loved one. ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING(ADL'S) I offer assistance with...

Tierney R. says "Cherita takes her job very seriously. She is very concerned about the care and wellbeing of our elderly. She is a very dedicated, hardworking, and...

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Barbara R.

Newport News, VA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Errands
home modification
personal care
mobility assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Provide assistance with activities of daily living. Including but not limited to bathing feeding dressing, toileting, ambulating , range of motion and transferring Provides personalized attention, encouragement and motivation to participate in activities. Willingness to go above and beyond to meet the needs of the client.

Care Member says "Barbara has been with our family for two years. The support and care she has provided for my father and mother is top tier. We do not live in the area,...

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Deon S.

Newport News, VA

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Dedicated compassionate, reliable, caring caregiver with 15 years of experience working with patients committed to overall patient well-being and help through personal care and energetic engagement skilled in assisting patients with daily living

Kevin G. says "Deon could not schedule to work with 100 year old mother, but she did give a lead for someone else. She was very nice about it. We wanted to hire her."

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Helena W.

Full Or Part Time Care Availability

Newport News, VA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Dementia
hospice services
respite care
live-in home care
personal care
I am a Personal Care Aide and a Certified Nurse Aide. I have performed home health skills such as housekeeping, bathing, feeding, cooking, Dementia, Alzheimer's disease care, social interactions, assisting with medication, activity planning and bookkeeping duties. Completed 15 years of experience with assisting the elderly. I...

Care Member says "Helena provided the very best of care to my mother for several years, the very best! She is a remarkably dependable and gentle caregiver and is totally...

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Samantha L.

Newport News, VA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Companionship
errands
personal care
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Emphatic and dedicated caregiver with more than 10 years experience providing in-home care. One of my most important priorities is maintaining a safe and comfortable home environment. Excellent in assisting with daily task such as, bathing, assist in getting dress, grooming, feeding, light housekeeping, cooking, & transportation...

Care Member says "My family and I were in need of care giver for our grandfather who has Dementia. We came across Samantha's profile and let's just say we were so happy...

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Lucy H.

Newport News, VA

4.0(1)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Companionship
dementia
mobility assistance
meal prep
errands
+ 1 more
I have experience and knowledge as a caregiver and can take care of your love one with dignity and respect in Newport News, Hampton, Yorktown, Williamsburg and Gloucester Virginia. My duties includes bathing / dressing, preparing meals, feeding, light housekeeping, managing medications, running errands, mobility assistance, help...

Renee L. says "Lucy is very punctual and has not missed a day since she started caring for my mother on weekends almost a year ago. She is very personable and outgoing,...

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Patricia H.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Newport News, VA

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$18/hr
20 years experience
Companionship
errands
mobility assistance
meal prep
hospice services
+ 1 more
I am a loving, kind, and compassionate person. I believe that taking care of seniors is my calling to the ministry of helps. I have 20 plus years of experience. I'm a certified nursing assistant. I have done personal care, respite care, hospice care. I love providing services for the elderly. I give it 100 percent my best on...
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Kwanzaa M.

Personal Assistant

Newport News, VA

from
$13/hr
3 years experience
Do you need someone to: - Cook a meal? - Bake some cookies? - Do the laundry? - Pick up the kids from day care? I'm your girl!
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Maria K.

Personal Care Assistant

Newport News, VA

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$17/hr
6 years experience
I'm a certified personal care assistant I clean areas used by individuals, assist with eating/feeding, assist with self-admin. Medication, Dress and undress the individual, personal grooming, prepare breakfast, lunch and dinner. I'm clean and neat, patient, trustworthy and dedicated most importantly reliable and respectful.
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Anna D.

I Love Kids Of All Ages. I Am A Certified Medical Assistant.

Newport News, VA

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$17/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I have 10 years of babysitting/nannying experience from ages newborn-16. I have 4 years of experience coaching youth sailing/swimming ages 6-18. I have worked with at risk youth with behavioral issues. I also have experience with several medical diagnoses including several different types of special needs, allergies, asthma,...
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Adrienne C.

Girl Friday

Newport News, VA

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$15/hr
3 years experience
Let me take some of the pressure off of your schedule. I'm an experienced professional event planner, thought partner and personal assistant for high level executives, government agencies, and nonprofits. Let me put those experiences to work for you.
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Cheryl F.

Special Needs Provider

Newport News, VA

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$13/hr
1 year experience
I worked with CSB, Community Service Board, in a group home with disabled individuals. I Assisted and gave supportive care to individuals with disabilities, dementia, and autism with their daily living skills and Administer medication. I Provided direct care and personal assistance to physically and intellectually disabled...
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Elizabeth P.

Newport News, VA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
travel
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello, my name is Elizabeth but I go by Poppy I've spent most of the past 11 years as a Nanny/babysitter household manager/personal assistant. I'm passionate about fostering children's growth and development. I believe every moment with a child is an opportunity for them to learn, play, and grow. As a patient, creative, and...
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Adrienne C.

Special Educator With A Personal Touch

Newport News, VA

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$14/hr
10 years experience
I would love to be apart of your family's community and assist with the care of your special needs family member. I am fluent in American Sign Language and worked for 13 years as an instructional assistant supporting students with identified learning disabilities.
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Cheryl F.

Experienced Senior Care And Intellectual Disability Care Provider With CPR/AED/ First Aid

Newport News, VA

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$23/hr
7 years experience
Companionship
dementia
respite care
errands
personal care
I have worked with individuals as well as in a group home working with Seniors. I Assist and Support individuals with disabilities and dementia with their daily living skills and Administer medication. Use general knowledge of the person centered principles, practices, and techniques, monitoring the individual, complete document...
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Sabrina D.

Working Part-Time As A Personal Care Aide With An Home Care Agency

Newport News, VA

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$15/hr
4 years experience
Dementia
hospice services
personal care
I have four years of experience working with the elderly. I have worked in the clients home as well as assisted living facilities. I have experience in bathing, running errands, medication reminders, cooking and light housekeeping. I became passionate with working with seniors after my step-father's mother came to visit us about...
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Dora H.

Newport News, VA

from
$20/hr
5 years experience
Companionship
dementia
meal prep
light cleaning
errands
+ 1 more
5 years of experience Personal Care Assistant for seniors and patients with dementia/altzheimer. Assisted with personal care and companionship to elder clients in their home. Provided transportation, medication reminders, meal preparations, as well as scheduling appointments. Engaged clients in daily living activities like...
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Cynthia J.

Newport News, VA

from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Errands
light cleaning
meal prep
transportation
I'm a friendly loving caring person who enjoys helping others. I love to assist and anyway possible
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Shonta W.

Current MA Looking For A Second Job

Newport News, VA

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$15/hr
2 years experience
Companionship
dementia
personal care
light cleaning
meal prep
I am 23-year-old young woman certified in registered medical assistance and personal care aid. I have worked customer service for the last 6 years and done nursing 2 years. I love to communicate and don't mind meal prepping, assisting to bathe, and tidying up. I have experience with patients who have alzheimer and dementia.
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  • 60 personal assistants are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $17.07/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated personal assistants is 4.5

Recent personal assistant reviews from local parents in Newport News, VA

Personal Assistants in Newport News, VA are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 54 reviews of the 60 listed personal assistants

Cherita B.

Cherita takes her job very seriously. She is very concerned about the care and wellbeing of our elderly. She is a very dedicated,...

- Tierney R.

Barbara R.

Barbara has been with our family for two years. The support and care she has provided for my father and mother is top tier. We do not live...

- Care member

Deon S.

Deon could not schedule to work with 100 year old mother, but she did give a lead for someone else. She was very nice about it. We wanted to...

- Kevin G.

FAQs for finding personal assistants in Newport News

The average rate for hiring a personal assistant in Newport News, VA on Care.com as of June, 2025 is $17.07 per hour. The cost may fluctuate depending on the type of service you need assistance with and how frequently.

Care.com has 42 personal assistants in Newport News, 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 Newport News 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 Newport News, 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 Newport News. 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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