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60 caregivers are listed in Dorchester Center, MA
The average posted rate is $24/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby caregivers is 5 years
Caregivers in Dorchester Center, MA
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.
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: Light cleaning, dementia, hospice services, live-in home care, companionship, errands & more
Skills:
CPR
Licensed Nurse
CNA
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 passionate about the quality of life of our seniors and am dedicated to doing my part! I have been in the field for over 10 years and am currently in school for Nursing!
My optimal goal is to provide my clients with the comfort and care they deserve within their safe place!
I have experience with the...
Tiecha can also help with: Meal prep, hospice services, errands, light cleaning, companionship, dementia & more
5.0
"Hiring Tiecha was the best decision I made when seeking care for my in laws. She always goes above and beyond and really putting time and effort to work with my family. Very outgoing and always made time to do fun activities my in laws enjoyed. It wasn't just about...
Megan H.
Catherine N.
Watertown, MA
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Loyal And Experienced Caregiver Available For Companionship And PCA
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a committed and reliable caregiver with 11 years of experience.
Over the years, I have developed a great passion for helping seniors in their homes or senior living communities. I help them with light housekeeping, personal care, medication reminders, meal preparation, running errands, companionship, and transportation.
I...
Catherine can also help with: Companionship, errands, mobility assistance, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep & more
5.0
"I can't express enough gratitude for the incredible care and love Catherine provided to my mom, who is a Parkinson's Disease for more than 15 years, over the past year. From the very first moment we met her, it was clear that she possessed a special kind of...
Michelle W.
Addis K.
Cambridge, MA
$30/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
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: Errands, companionship, light cleaning, home modification, hospice services, dementia & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Addis is kind, responsive and caring. My mom adored her which helped me be able to focus on work when Addis was there. She is a good cook ;), is organized and was attentive to cleanliness, quiet and respectful of the pace my mom went. She didn't talk down to Mom or...
Toni E.
Destiny B.
Roxbury, MA
$10-20/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, dementia, hospice services
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
They require special attention. Their lives can be incredibly , lonely, and a good caregiver can meet that need in many ways sometimes being their sole companion.
Kevin can also help with: Personal care, light cleaning, dementia, mobility assistance, errands, meal prep & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"I hired Kevin as a PCA to help care for my dad. He is patient, polite, professional and punctual. We are very fortunate to have found Kevin!"
Mary S.
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: Personal care, dementia, respite care, meal prep, errands
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Jadna has been helping care for my over-70 mentally-ill sister for several months.
Jadna has been wonderful and has made a huge contribution to my sister's well-being. Jadna has not only been helping with the basics, bathing and dressing, but has helped with all...
Howard K.
Eduada M.
Malden, MA
$20-30/hr • 2 yrs exp
4.0
(4)
Caregiver Companion and Personal Care
Hello, My name is Eduarda and I'm 20 years old, I have been here in the US for about 6 years I also speak Portuguese.
3 years of experience
I worked in the past (In-home 24/7 care)
I have references from my Clients
I have my own Car/Drivers license
CPR and First Aid certificate...
Eduada can also help with: Live-in home care, personal care
5.0
"She very nice person and she is very hard worker"
Soraia C.
5.0
(2)
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: Home modification, companionship, errands, dementia, hospice services, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"When You Looking For the Best HHA Book Florentina B She took Care Of My Brother Over 6 Years now And Very Honest Person "
Care member
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: Light cleaning, personal care, companionship, live-in home care, meal prep, home modification & 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.
3.7
(3)
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: Light cleaning, companionship, errands, meal prep, dementia, live-in home care & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"We have been very happy with Laila and will continue to employ her. She has been with us for the past 8 months. She is absolutely wonderful. She has a good grasp on senior care are working with dementia patients. I would strongly recommend her to other families."
Soumya G.
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: Hospice services, errands, light cleaning, companionship, home modification, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Kenia took care of my father who had Alzheimer's. It was a great fit from the start. Her energy and enthusiasm is contagious. She is one of the only caregivers, besides my mother, that my dad tolerated. And she and my mom became good friends. If only we had found...
Gia L.
5.0
(7)
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, hospice services, companionship, dementia, live-in home care & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
CPR
5.0
"Anne is a wonderful caretaker for older people and people with disabilities. She was gentle and encouraging with my aunt who suffered from dementia and weakness from a brain tumor. She was adept in the transition into hospice and comfortable with medications and...
Care member
3.8
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
RN with over 30 years of working in hospitals, rehabilitation, and private duty cases. Experienced in neurological(stroke)patient rehabilitation, orthopedic injuries, caring for seniors in the home, multiple sclerosis, and kidney and diabetic patients and Alzheimer's. Will provide care for activities of daily living, medication...
Susan can also help with: Meal prep, home modification, hospice services, companionship, dementia, mobility assistance & more
5.0
"Susan is a superb nurse and is excellent at helping me with my T1 diabetes. I highly recommend her. She helped me with my glucose monitoring and with the administration of my injections. She also prepared delicious diabetic friendly meals.."
Fred J.
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: Transportation, personal care, mobility assistance, dementia, companionship, light cleaning & 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.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
My direct experience with caregiving encompasses caring for my own elderly parents (I am so lucky to be able to help) and aunt, who has dementia, as well as professionally as a surgical and endoscopy tech in which I was involved in the care of many elderly patients.
I also have experience with a transferring from the Sprite...
Lisa can also help with: Mobility assistance, light cleaning, dementia, errands, companionship, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Lisa is a compassionate caregiver and treated my mom as a close friend or family member. I can't say enough good things about the quality of care she provides. Her conversations were enriching for mom; she made her laugh and was a good listener when mom needed to...
Sue D.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello ! My name is Miriane. I am a licensed certified nursing assistant and clinical assistant . For the past 16 years, I have provided high-quality patient care as an in-demand CNA within surgical, acute-care, rehabilitation, home-healthcare and nursing-home settings. I assisted residents with activities of daily living...
Miriane can also help with: Companionship, meal prep, light cleaning, errands, hospice services, dementia & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"She's got a great personality and i will recommend her for work anytime any day.."
Huerta H.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Joan and For the past 10 years, I have worked towards helping seniors and making sure I put a smile on their faces at the end of the day. I have experience working with individuals suffering from dementia, Alzheimer's, stroke, diabetes, ALS among others. Over the past years working as a Home Health Aide, I have gained...
Joanita can also help with: Live-in home care, personal care, respite care, dementia, visiting nurse, hospice services & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
" Any family would be very lucky to hire Joan. I hired a lot of people to help me care for my family member. Joan was the best. Joan is smart, caring and reliable. She worked for me for more than four years. We worked together doing feeding, changing and oral...
Paula C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! A little bit about me, I'm currently pursing my nursing degree (in my 2nd to last year) and have worked with critical care in the home health setting for almost 5 years now. I started working with others doing simple tasks such as bathing and personal care and have gradually expanded my knowledge to many things as complex as...
Thay can also help with: Dementia, mobility assistance, hospice services, respite care
5.0
"She is attentive, caring, thorough and engaging. Fortunate to have her as a caregiver."
Susan R.
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Recent caregiver reviews in Dorchester Center, MA
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.
Yanique B.
5.0
Yanique is beyond wonderful - she is a gifted and compassionate caregiver. We were so fortunate to meet her.
- Dana K.
Tiecha A.
5.0
Hiring Tiecha was the best decision I made when seeking care for my in laws. She always goes above and beyond and really putting time and effort to work with my family. Very outgoing and always made time to do fun activities my in laws enjoyed. It wasn't just about taking care and doing the standard...
- Megan H.
Catherine N.
5.0
Catherine is very empathetic and friendly. She took great care of my mom. She is very patient and kind. I would have kept her on but my mom has to go to assisted living.
- Care member
Addis K.
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 always seemed very knowledgeable...
- Gwynneth O.
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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 January, 2025 is $24.78 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 9 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.