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60 caregivers are listed in Cambridge, MA
The average posted rate is $22/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby caregivers is 4 years
Caregivers in Cambridge, MA
Franco M.
Waltham, MA
$30-45/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Am a senior caregiver, Negative for COVID-19, vaccinated & already got my booster shot. I'm compassionate with experience of 10 years in taking care of patients especially stroke patients, arthritis patients, dementia patients, Alzheimer's disease patients to make a meaningful difference and helping them by Providing...
Franco can also help with: Dementia, respite care, personal care, hospice services, live-in home care, home modification & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Franco has provided exceptional care for my father for a month now. He quickly built rapport and has ensured my father keeps up with PT and OT goals set when he was in rehab. With renewed confidence my father has left the house twice for doctor appointments thanks...
Julie M.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have been a companion/caregiver since 2017 for ladies with dementia. I love dogs & cats. I love to cook and am an excellent cook. I will do light housework, laundry, grocery shopping, errands, take to Dr appointments, movies etc . I am very patient, compassionate, trustworthy. dependable, funny and love to chat and I am really...
Cathy can also help with: Personal care, dementia
5.0
"Cathy has worked for 2 years taking care of my 91 years old mother who has dementia. My mom lives alone, with her small dog Petunia. Cathy cooks meals, does groceries, takes mom to doctors appointments, does light housework and laundry, as well as anything else...
Eliza G.
Destiny B.
Roxbury, MA
$15-20/hr • 4 yrs exp
Part Time Caregiver Available With Potential To Become Full Time Based On The Schedule!
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
In my 24 years on this earth, I've done a lot of work with children from daycare to personal care aide work with disabled people to people with sicknesses in hospitals. I have experience with medication and putting seniors on a schedule so when I work with them, it s a normal routine and we can always add in extra activities or...
Destiny can also help with: Personal care, hospice services, dementia
5.0
(2)
I'm a certified CNA with over 7 years of experience with senior care. Have great references, reliable transportation, very responsible, reliable and ready to work!
References upon request
Carla can also help with: Personal care, companionship, meal prep, hospice services, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"I have witnessed how Carla cares and does beyond for those receiving her care. I honestly believe that a change of being under Carla's care is a privilege, the care giver I would like to tend to my parents someday as I will rest assured they will have perks such as...
Pedro M.
4.0
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
RN with over 30 years of working in hospitals, rehabilitation, and private duty cases and caring for seniors in the home
Experienced in neurological diseases (stroke rehabilitation and multiple sclerosis ) orthopedic injuries, kidney and diabetic patients and Alzheimer's. Will provide care for activities of daily living,...
Susan can also help with: Meal prep, hospice services, mobility assistance, dementia, companionship, home modification & more
5.0
"Susan has been caring for my 95 year old mother for the past two years.
She has been such a blessing as she is so much more than we had hoped for in a caregiver!
She is kind and so thoughtful, and provides real and meaningful companionship for my mom.
She is...
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Shannon and I am 24 years old. I graduated in 2020 from Plymouth State University with a Bachelors of Science in Public Health. At school I worked as a caregiver for the elderly population for three years. I absolutely adored it and I would love to continue. Being able to make someone's life a bit easier is...
Shannon can also help with: Light cleaning, companionship, errands, live-in home care, meal prep, dementia & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Shannon is the most reliable, kindest worker we have had."
Taylor T.
4.4
(7)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Interesting caregiver very courteous and love making the elderly smile.
Patient care: Providing care to elderly and disabled clients in a professional and compassionate manner. Duties include meal preparation, personal hygiene and bathroom needs, patient lifting, vitals recording and administering medication according to...
Claire can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, dementia, companionship, hospice services, home modification & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Claire did a wonderful job caring for my wife. She is compassionate, patient and friendly. She was very dependable and always let us know of any schedule changes well in advance. She was exactly what we needed."
Care member
5.0
(7)
With over 10 years of experience in Companionship and Caregiving management. I can say I have a great sense of humor, understanding, caring and loving. I have a great attitude towards my work, very professional, focus and dedicated. I have several certificates including CNA, CPR, HHA among others and still per suing more. I...
Diana can also help with: Home modification, hospice services, light cleaning, dementia, companionship, errands & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Diana is an exemplary caregiver and a lovely person. We hired her as part of a caregiving team to look after a 99yo man with Parkinson's and CHF-related issues. She really integrated herself into the household well, being not just a great help, but a easy company...
Care member
5.0
(6)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a warm, loving caregiver, and I help the clients feel safe and understood because it promotes their dignity. I am also a compassionate caregiver with 15+ years experience in care-giving, seeking to extend similar care. My work ethic, empathy, self-drive, compassion, respect, transparency and attention to detail are some of...
Sharon can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, personal care, respite care, live-in home care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Sharon cared for my elderly parents for the last 6 years, treating them with kindness and respect. My mother suffered from dementia, my father was blind, and Sharon expertly cared for them to the end. I highly recommend her."
Donna K.
5.0
(1)
Am a CNA at the same home health aide having a vast experience of 10 years. in my scope of work I used to do activities of daily living, making sure the clients are safe in their houses, am MAPcertified by the state of Massachusetts (Medicine Administration Program), upholding their rights and confidentiality, taking them for...
Erina can also help with: Personal care, visiting physician, dementia
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Erina is polite, kind hearted and respectful. She loves helping others and is trust worthy. I recommend for for any job with all age groups."
Sophia N.
Hernsy C.
Allston, MA
$35-50/hr • 18 yrs exp
I Have Years Of Experience As Caregiver. I Worked In Assistant Living And MassHire PCA Program.
5.0
(1)
My name is Hernsy . I live in Allston Massachusetts. I have been a caregiver over 15 years. I love working as care because I care for others. I'm a loving, passionate, caring, honest caregiver. I love to laugh, read, watch the news. As a caregiver I always pay attention and listen to my client and sure they are safe.
I'd...
Hernsy can also help with: Errands, hospice services, dementia, meal prep, companionship, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Hernsy is a very quiet, soft spoke individual who works really hard to satisfy all her client’s/patient’s needs. The area she can improve in is confidence. She does an amazing job and sometimes forget to give herself the credit that she deserves. "
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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Holidays/Family Occasions.
Short Term/Long Term Domestic and International travel.
I accompany minors traveling alone.
I accompany the elderly/sick/disabled travelling alone
Expertise in Dementia and Alzheimer's as well as Parkinson's
My professional experience spans 13 years. I am...
Leonie can also help with: Respite care, dementia, live-in home care, personal care
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Leonie helped care for my aunt and was a great asset to my aunt's care team. We got to know Leonie when we would visit my aunt and witnessed their interactions on many occasions. Leonie's spirit and energy made her a great companion to my aunt, keeping my aunt...
Noam L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
As a young teen, my father began "progressive paralysis" so I grew up in a household where it was dealt with on a day-to-day basis. I am truly compassionate and patient especially when it comes to someone who wants to do as much as they can on their own and remain in their home. Experience with diabetic care, and medication...
Michelle can also help with: Light cleaning, respite care, companionship
5.0
"Michelle is a thoughtful and professional caregiver. Michelle provided excellent in-home supervision for our 89 year old Mom. Michelle prepared meals, managed the meds, and offered calm guidance when Mom was using her walker. Michelle took extra care in getting Mom...
Michael C.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have 16+ years of experience. I can help with Home Care , Personal Care and Special needs, and Companionship. I have been a Geriatric caregiver since 2005 I worked for my company for 6 yrs and been a private caregiver for 10 yrs. Am very compassionate, patience, understanding and easy to talk to. I have a very humorous side...
Alicia can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, hospice services, dementia, companionship, home modification & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
CPR
5.0
"Alicia is caring, responsible, and reliable. She took care of my husband when I need to travel out of town. We really appreciated her help, and she was very flexible about accommodating our schedule changes. "
Cheryl S.
Michele F.
Waltham, MA
$30-34/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
Hi! I am a mother. I am a very responsible, patient and loving caregiver with positive attitude. I have been providing care to seniors for nearly 20 years. I was raised by my grandmother, I love elderly, they are always reminding me of her. Unfortunately she passed away few years ago. I can help with hands on care, cooking,...
Michele can also help with: Personal care, errands, meal prep, light cleaning, hospice services, dementia & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Warm, compassionate, gentle, reliable, highly skilled. I highly recommend Michele."
Constance R.
Eduarda M.
Everett, MA
$30/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a dependable and compassionate caregiver. I have been working in the home care industry for over 3 years. I pride myself on being to quickly learn new skills and adapt to any situation. In the past, I have assisted clients with their activities of daily living, engaged in conversation. I try to connect with my clients,...
Eduarda can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, dementia, live-in home care, companionship, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"She was great with my parents , I’m very thankful for her life. "
Care member
5.0
(6)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a conscientious, reliable and experienced PCA. My experience is extensive including home care and work in facilities. I am proficient with assisting in activities of daily life, hoyer lift and pivot transfers, g-tube feeding and many other caregiving tasks.
I went to Horizon Health Care Institute in Florida where I...
Jessica can also help with: Dementia, personal care, respite care, errands, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"I can't say enough good things about Jessica. She cared for my son who had ALS. She's smart, talented and professional. We relied on her to train any new additional caregivers. She's very kind and caring and has become a dear family friend."
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am employed 40 hours full-time evenings supervising milieu counselors at a local hospital in Cambridge. with over 10 years of experience, I have worked as a caregiver, companion, addiction counselor, at fall risk patient care as well as patients with behavior challenges.
My colleagues calls me smile and always engage my...
Martin can also help with: Dementia, companionship, mobility assistance, personal care, transportation, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"He cared for the senior as if he was his grandfather, he is passionate about care giving."
Ann R.
4.9
(12)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I am interested in working with your loved one as a Companion Caregiver. I have extensive Caregiver experience providing companionship and assistance to those in need with household chores, cooking, shopping, scheduling medical appointments, medication management, or simply just chatting or playing cards! I also provide...
Kristina can also help with: Errands, companionship, dementia, light cleaning, hospice services, meal prep & more
4.0
"Tina is a very caring, compassionate caregiver. She truly enjoys taking care of the elderly!"
Maureen M.
Rashidah N.
Stoneham, MA
$40/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Reliable Private Duty Caregiver with experience of 6 years I am very knowledgeable on handling a variety of emergency situations. Great at meal preparation assisting in the maintenance of a household and developing a strong support with a client. Specialized in elderly and special needs patients. Certified in first aid,...
Rashidah can also help with: Personal care, dementia, respite care, hospice services, errands
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"She's worth having and happen my grand mom was still alive she'd still be with her as family
You're dearly loved and missed"
Rowley S.
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Recent caregiver reviews in Cambridge, MA
Franco M.
5.0
Franco has provided exceptional care for my father for a month now. He quickly built rapport and has ensured my father keeps up with PT and OT goals set when he was in rehab. With renewed confidence my father has left the house twice for doctor appointments thanks to Franco's support. Franco has...
- Julie M.
Cathy F.
5.0
Cathy has provided care for my 95-year-old mother, who is dealing with dementia, for over six years. Cathy has been an invaluable support and has consistently demonstrated qualities that make an exceptional caregiver. She has consistently shown up on time and has been incredibly dependable. Cathy...
- Care member
Carla A.
5.0
Carla is very attentive. She is excellent a great hire.
- Care member
Susan R.
5.0
Susan has been caring for my 95 year old mother for the past two years.
She has been such a blessing as she is so much more than we had hoped for in a caregiver!
She is kind and so thoughtful, and provides real and meaningful companionship for my mom.
She is great about encouraging physical...
- Care member
Shannon M.
5.0
Shannon was wonderful she cared for my dog while I was out of town for 10 days. She was absolutely fantastic. While away she also did light housekeeping for my father who said she was the best cleaner with the best smile that he's had in 75 years! Highly recommend her for help.
- Kelley L.
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FAQs for finding caregivers in Cambridge, MA
What caregiver services can I find near me in Cambridge, MA?
Most private senior caregiver services in Cambridge, MA will offer companionship, safety supervision, and assistance with daily activities in the comfort of the person's home. Caregivers can help seniors to move safely around their home, provide social and emotional support, assist with different degrees of personal care (bathing, dressing, or feeding), and help with meal preparations or light housekeeping. They can also help your loved one with medication reminders, and some can even drive them to any errand or doctor appointments around Cambridge.
How much does it cost to hire a caregiver in Cambridge, MA in 2025?
The average rate for hiring a caregiver in Cambridge, MA on Care.com as of April, 2025 is $22.97 per hour. This cost may fluctuate depending on the type of assistance needed by your senior loved one and the caregiver's experience and certifications.
How do I find private caregivers near me in Cambridge, MA?
There are currently 30 caregivers in Cambridge, MA on Care.com. You can filter and sort caregivers by distance from Cambridge, MA or zip code, although you can expand the radius of your search if you'd like to increase your options. From there, compare candidates by reading about their experience working with seniors, the type of caregiving services they provide, and their hourly rate. Be sure to run background checks and check references from other families in Cambridge before making a hiring decision.
Are private caregivers near me in Cambridge, MA background checked?
Yes, caregivers near you in Cambridge, MA on Care.com are asked to complete an annual background check called a CareCheck. Senior caregivers who complete this background check will have a badge on their profile displaying the date it was run. While CareCheck is a good start, we strongly recommend that you follow some additional steps for hiring a caregiver for seniors safely, which include interviewing candidates, checking references, and running your own background check. Visit our Safety Center to learn more.
Ratings for Cambridge, MA caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.0 / 5
Caregivers in Cambridge, MA are rated 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 12 reviews of the 60 listed caregivers.