Bridging the gap: Bringing in-home care to seniors in rural communities
Private Duty Home Services, a mission-centered home care agency, prides itself on connecting seniors, people with special needs, and their families with compassionate, reliable Helpers for non-medical home care, post-discharge care, support for aging in place, and end-of-life services in Eastern Tennessee.
Through Herewith, they offer the services of trusted, local Helpers and ease the stress of care for families struggling to reach services.
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Making a difference for Tennessee families
Founded by nursing experts Donna and Cassandra Butts, Private Duty Home Services offers a helping hand when older loved ones need care—a much needed service in the rural communities of Eastern Tennessee.
Compassionate support from an expert team
Private Duty thoroughly vets all Helpers before matching them with clients based on skills, personality, and location.
Agency service enabled by technology
Hands-on client matching is powered by Herewith—connecting local caregivers with rewarding jobs helping seniors and families with trusted care, 100% covered by Herewith Protect.
Access to a wide range of non-medical care
When care services are spread out and hard to reach, Helpers can fill gaps and lower the risk of missed appointments, social isolation, and safety issues of aging in place.
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When care is hard to come by
How two nurses are bringing in-home care to rural Tennessee
Find compassionate in-home care for seniors
Through Herewith, Private Duty connects families with a full range of non-medical caregiving services.
24/7 In-Home Care
In-home care includes personal care, support with daily living, light housework, and companionship, with specializations in memory care, dementia, and Alzheimer’s available.
Transportation
Helpers can take your loved ones to and from appointments, shopping, events, and outings, or help run errands.
Respite Care
Private Duty offers temporary relief to family caregivers, allowing you to take a break and recharge, knowing your loved one is in good hands.
Pet Care
For many older adults, pets are part of the family and occasionally need extra support too. Helpers can offer limited assistance with day to day pet care.
Work with an end-of-life doula who provides compassionate support and guidance throughout the final stages of life, supporting your loved one’s wishes and prioritizing their comfort.
Working toward better care for our elders
“Being able to provide peace and comfort for somebody that has already given so much of their life, it just means everything.”
Cassandra Butts
Co-Founder of Private Duty Home Services
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What can in-home Helpers do?
Helpers can fulfill a variety of non-medical home help and senior care needs. Book a Helper for one-off tasks, such as picking up an order at the pharmacy, or hire them longer term if you need part-time or full-time care from a friendly Helper.
How are Herewith Helpers vetted?
All of the Helpers you’ll see on the Herewith platform are fully background-checked by Checkr and insured for your safety. View Helper profiles to see details about their experience, skills, certifications, and more.
How can I apply for caregiving jobs with Private Duty Home Services?
To become a Helper, visit our Helper Page and search for caregiving jobs by location. To learn about Helper jobs with Private Duty Home Services, reach out to our Support team at 415-506-9776.
What areas does Private Duty Home Services serve?
Private Duty Home Services proudly serves Kingsport, Johnson City, Bristol, Elizabethton, Jonesborough, Colonial Heights, Gray, Bluff City, Piney Flats, and surrounding Eastern Tennessee areas.
Want to learn more?
We’d love to help you get started on your home care journey. A Herewith team member will be in touch with you to answer your questions.
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