FAQ
Caring Hands Care FAQ: Rates, Services & Scheduling in Buffalo, NY
Straight answers about pricing, the non-medical services offered and what families can expect when working with Dominique.
Rates & Minimum Visit Length
Care starts at $24 per hour. The same starting rate applies across the non-medical services listed on this website.
The minimum scheduled visit is two hours.
Yes, when the requested days and times fit current availability. Include the recurring schedule you want in your care request.
Potentially. Include the days you need in your request and I will review them against my current schedule.
Overnight care may be available by arrangement. Availability is confirmed individually, so include the requested dates, times and nighttime support needs in your request.
Services & Scope
Companion care can include conversation, shared activities, help keeping familiar routines, errands, light housekeeping and simple meal preparation — all non-medical.
Yes. Grocery shopping and routine local errands can be completed independently on the client's behalf.
Yes. Light housekeeping such as laundry, tidying, washing dishes and basic organizing can be part of a visit. Deep cleaning is not offered.
Yes. Simple meal preparation and cleaning up the immediate kitchen area afterward can be included.
Yes. Medication reminders may be provided according to the instructions already given to the person receiving care.
No. Medication reminders may be provided, but medication administration is not offered.
No. Caring Hands Care does not transport clients. Errands and grocery shopping are completed independently on the client's behalf.
No. Caring Hands Care provides non-medical caregiving.
Those services are not currently offered through this website. The services available are the non-medical services specifically listed on the site.
Experience & Continuity
Yes. Caring Hands Care is Dominique's independent caregiving service — not an agency. The person you communicate with is the same caregiver who provides every scheduled visit.
Yes. My caregiving experience includes supporting people living with dementia and behavioral changes, using de-escalation, sensory engagement, familiar routines and calm non-medical support.
This is not medical dementia treatment.
Potentially. Caring Hands Care may be a fit when the person needs non-medical companionship, errands, meal preparation, household support or help maintaining everyday routines.
I have 10 years of caregiving experience and hold Home Health Aide (HHA) and Personal Care Aide (PCA) certifications.
Service Area & Scheduling
Caring Hands Care serves Buffalo and nearby Erie and Niagara County communities within approximately 20 miles, such as Amherst, Williamsville, Tonawanda, Cheektowaga, West Seneca, Orchard Park, Hamburg, Lancaster, Grand Island and East Aurora.
If you're unsure, include your location in your request.
Care is offered six days per week, with availability beginning at 8:00 AM. Exact availability depends on the existing schedule. Overnight care may be available by arrangement.
Complete the Request Care form with who needs care, the kind of support you're looking for, your preferred schedule and anything important I should know. I'll reply using your preferred contact method.
No. A request is not confirmed until Dominique confirms availability.
Yes. If you already know you'd like to work together, the Book a Care Visit page lets you request a preferred date, start time and visit length (two hours or more). Calendar submissions are still requests and must be confirmed before the visit is booked.