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Caregivers in Dorchester Center, MA
Mehader B.
Cambridge, MA
$30-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Compassionate, Caring and loving caregiver with a lot of experience (10+) . I worked as a Nurse Assistant at the Hospital and also work as a Home Health Aide at the home care . I am a Certified Nursing Assistant and Home Health Aide. Senior care giver.
Mehader can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, mobility assistance, companionship, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Mehader cared for my elderly mother a few days a week. My mother gets upset easily due to a TBI, but Mehader was always patient and good humored (even when I was not) and helped her stay calm; my mother enjoyed her company very much and considers her a friend. She...
Karen B.
5.0
(2)
I have always been an energetic worker. Throughout my work history this energy has shown itself in my upbeat attitude and ability to keep busy. Taking care of others has always been more than a to do list for me. Over the pass four years I have been taken care of my Grandpa . It was such a lovely and tough experience for me, to...
Tamaina can also help with: Hospice services, respite care, visiting nurse, dementia, live-in home care, personal care & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Tamaina is a very dependable young lady ,passionate,careness,very respectful,and reliable. She is also very strong in providing positive result in her works. She is as well a strong responsible and serious when it come to her works. Reason why ,she's used to take...
Jean E.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Sally and I enjoy working with the elderly population. I am available to:
* Take elderly people to, doctors, appointments/ errands (various)
* Dispense medications
* Help them make meals and ensure they are eating
* Help get organized
* Stay with overnight if they need some help and don't want to be alone
I am...
Sally can also help with: Meal prep, errands, transportation
Skills:
Licensed Nurse
5.0
"We hired Sally to help out with our mother who was recently diagnosed with Alzheimer's at the age of 63. She still lives by herself and although she's close by, with everyone in the family working our mother was alone, depressed, bored, and feeling trapped having...
Matt R.
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, companionship, respite care
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.
Yanique B.
Chestnut Hill, MA
$30-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a highly-motivated, responsible, and reliable caregiver, specializing in senior care. I am experienced and comfortable with all aspects of daily care, including assisting with physical therapy activities, administering medications, measuring vital signs and personal care. I have experience working with clients with...
Yanique can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, live-in home care, companionship, errands, hospice services & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Licensed Nurse
5.0
"Yanique is beyond wonderful - she is a gifted and compassionate caregiver. We were so fortunate to meet her."
Dana K.
5.0
(1)
I am an Exercise and Health Science specialist and Medical assistant. I am very passionate about working with people, their mental and physical health. I am looking to help improve their lives with my experience I have been getting over the years. Also, to have more experience caring and working with people. I am very patient,...
Cherardi can also help with: Dementia, personal care, respite care, companionship, home modification, mobility assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Cherardi took excelent care of my father who has dementia and severe memory loss. She is extremely patient and kind with him. She was able to provide personal training for him (as she has a background in exersise science) which was really helpful in keeping him...
Care member
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: Hospice services, dementia, personal care
Addis K.
Cambridge, MA
$30/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Compassionate caregiver with 5years work experience as a Home Health Aid (CNA) highly skilled in assisting clients with activities of daily living with demonstrated ability of performing errands, meal preparation, transportation, laundry, medication reminder and light housekeeping also have experience in taking care of Alzheimer...
Addis can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, light cleaning, companionship, errands, home modification & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Addis helped care for my mother who had both dementia and diabetes. She was warm, caring, and completely reliable. She took the time to get to know my mom and made her feel so comfortable! She communicated with me frequently about mom's health and needs and she...
Gwynneth O.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a geriatric care manager and certified dementia practioner. I have professional experience working at the management level in assisted living/memory care assisted living facilities, skilled nursing/short term rehab facilities, and home care companies. I have experience working with people on hospice and those living with...
Mairead can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, meal prep, companionship, errands, hospice services & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Although Mairead is family, she was GREAT with my mother who is 95 years of age. I only wish I could have her care for her all the time. She is patient with my mother and understanding of her needs. I was able to go to work with no worries when Mairead was caring...
Eileen B.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I grew up helping my mother to care for both my grandmothers. From a young age, I developed meaningful compassion for elderly citizens. In my 20's, I began to spend my Saturdays volunteering at a nursing home; rain or shine I was there, biking the whole way. I would anxiously await those Saturdays. I would shave, give haircuts...
Jadna can also help with: Errands, respite care, dementia, meal prep, personal care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"We could not be more grateful for the exceptional care Jadna (Gigi) has provided for my elderly mother-in-law over the last year. From day one, Jadna has been diligently reliable in all aspects of her job. She showed up on time to help provide care and...
Matthew P.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am kind, hardworking, a good communicator, I'm very patient, a good listener and enjoy working closely with others - especially older people. I been working as a Nurse Assistant over 7 Years now.
Experiences
Have-worked in end of life care for many years, helping to make comfortable .-I am experienced in personal grooming...
Florentina can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, light cleaning, companionship, errands, home modification & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"I am so pleased with the services you are giving to my Mom. When I asked her how she would rate the service, she said "A+" She looks forward to your visit every week and I so appreciate not only the help, but the companionship and the time you take to truly care...
Care member
Immaculate T.
Newton Highlands, MA
< $10/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a dedicated, compassionate, empathetic and hard-working individual with the ability to communicate and listen to others appropriate. And for the years I have been doing this caregiver job found that it's my passion to always help others achieve their goals.
5.0
"Took really great care of my grandmother. Worked extra hours when we needed her to. She's reliable and punctual. Would definitely recommend her as a caregiver!"
Samantha K.
Aracy W.
Watertown, MA
$25-40/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I am a caregiver with experience in: alzhiemers, accompany shopping, wash clothes and clean the patient's room, comfortable with pets, take care of nails, cut hair, bath and cook. First language Portuguese (Brazil) and US citizen. I am immensely pleased to be able to make a difference in the family, which is in need of my...
Aracy can also help with: Home modification, meal prep, personal care, companionship, light cleaning, live-in home care & more
Skills:
Wound Care
CPR
5.0
"Aracy takes care of my grandmother whenever none of us can. She has a really kind heart and does everything my grandma asks without hesitation. We all adore Aracy very much !"
Haissa N.
4.2
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I am a reliable, caring and supportive caregiver with 10+ years of experience caring for elderly and vulnerable adults. I provide excellent client care and work well dementia and Alzheimer and physically challanged clients. I am friendly and compassionate with excellent interpersonal communication skills.
Mbarka can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, meal prep, companionship, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Laila provided care for my father for a couple of months while he was recuperating from a fall. She is extremely kind, caring, and reliable. She really cares about the wellbeing of her clients and she understands seniors, and this comes through in all her...
Care member
4.9
(16)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as kind, caring, loving
I like caring for seniors because I learn so much from them
I'm looking for a job that helps me and interact with my clients.
I started caring for seniors 11 years ago.
In my spare time, I like to read books, watch movies, socialize with friends and take...
Carolyn can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, live-in home care, companionship, errands, hospice services & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Carolyn is a wonderful caregiver, I hired her to take my grandfather for his appointments and she was always flexible and helpful, unfortunately my grandfather died so quickly he didn't get to spend more time with her but he always loved her big smile and talked...
Max L.
5.0
(8)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi I'm a nurse assistant (CNA )with 21 years of experience. I'm HHA, PCA, CPR & FIRST AID certified. I've worked 9 years in a nursing home. I have experience with Dementia, Alzheimer, & Parkinson's patients. The reason I love to take care of the elderly is because it allows me to give back to families by being a helping hand....
Kenia can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, light cleaning, companionship, errands, home modification & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Kenia is one of the most loyal, honest, understanding, caring person I've ever known. In 2007 she took me into her house with my 3 year old daughter, helped me obtain my CNA, and even helped me get a job. I was able to get on my feet again and got my own place. I...
Alex V.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been a care giver for over 30 years. I started as a young girl caring for my elderly grandmother. I was a Nurse/Midwife before leaving my native country. When I came to America I decided to get into the medical field because it's what I'm passionate about. I started as a PCA/HHA privately in 1993. I currently work as a...
Marie can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, visiting nurse
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
Licensed Nurse
5.0
"Marie helped take care of my mom for a year. She was wonderful with my mom, very gentle, patient and kind."
Karen B.
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: Dementia, meal prep, mobility assistance, companionship, home modification, hospice services & more
4.0
"Hired independently by my family, working four hours per day, five days per week, Susan R. primarily assisted my 96 year old Mother with daily activities. My Mother had broken her leg, and fractured her hip. Susan's professional expertise, and abundance of...
Deborah W.
5.0
(8)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Worked as a caregiver for 16 years.
I'd describe my personality as caring hard worker.
Anne can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, meal prep, companionship, hospice services, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Anne is not only an extremely knowledgeable, attentive and efficient caregiver but she is constantly thinking of ways to optimize care for my mother who has corticobasal degeneration and relaying helpful information and advice. Anne is more than a pleasure to work...
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, personal care, transportation, companionship, light cleaning, mobility assistance & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"I am in the real Estate business and Martin has been cleaning the new places before inviting the potential buyers to see them. He does an incredibly nice job in organizing and keeping everything neat and I would recommend him to anyone else."
Rudis M.
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Recent caregiver reviews in Dorchester Center, MA
Mehader B.
5.0
Mehader cared for my elderly mother a few days a week. My mother gets upset easily due to a TBI, but Mehader was always patient and good humored (even when I was not) and helped her stay calm; my mother enjoyed her company very much and considers her a friend. She took her on errands and outings,...
- Karen B.
Tamaina D.
5.0
I suffered a spinal cord injury in 2002 and have hired many PCAs Tammy is among a select few that I have looked forward to seeing each week. Tammy’s constant smile, her beautiful disposition along with her attentiveness to taking excellent care of me makes her an outstanding person and PCA. I...
- Care member
Sally H.
5.0
We hired Sally to help out with our mother who was recently diagnosed with Alzheimer's at the age of 63. She still lives by herself and although she's close by, with everyone in the family working our mother was alone, depressed, bored, and feeling trapped having recently lost her license and she...
- Matt R.
Michelle B.
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 to bed for a restful evening. We...
- Michael C.
Yanique B.
5.0
Yanique is beyond wonderful - she is a gifted and compassionate caregiver. We were so fortunate to meet her.
- Dana K.
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FAQs for finding caregivers in Dorchester Center, MA
What caregiver services can I find near me in Dorchester Center, MA?
Most private senior caregiver services in Dorchester Center, 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 Dorchester Center.
How much does it cost to hire a caregiver in Dorchester Center, MA in 2025?
The average rate for hiring a caregiver in Dorchester Center, MA on Care.com as of April, 2025 is $26.62 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 Dorchester Center, MA?
There are currently 8 caregivers in Dorchester Center, MA on Care.com. You can filter and sort caregivers by distance from Dorchester Center, 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 Dorchester Center before making a hiring decision.
Are private caregivers near me in Dorchester Center, MA background checked?
Yes, caregivers near you in Dorchester Center, 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.