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60 caregivers are listed in Dorchester, MA
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby caregivers is 5 years
Caregivers in Dorchester, MA
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: Hospice services, home modification, light cleaning, errands, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
CNA
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
Hi my name is Nickey, and being able to care for the elderly or even young is part of my passion I have in life. I am experience in certified nursing and home health aid for four years. I am CPR, FIRST AID certified, and also food and nutrition certified. While working for you with an agency or even private I will perform the...
Nickey can also help with: Personal care, meal prep, live-in home care, light cleaning, errands
Skills:
CNA
Triza W.
Dorchester, MA
$18-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hi my name is Triza and I am excited to introduce myself as a compassionate and dedicated caregiver specializing in senior care. With experience working in a nursing home as a recreational assistant, I have developed a deep understanding of the unique needs and challenges faced by elderly individuals.
Triza can also help with: Transportation, meal prep, light cleaning, errands
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Assist with ADL. medication doctor appointment some housekeeping. I am a caring giving compassionate person.
Skills:
CNA
Divina M.
Dorchester, MA
$14-27/hr • 6 yrs exp
I'm trustworthy and dependable. I have long patience that can manage seniors tantrums. I am easy to be with
I'd describe my personality as caring and patient
I like caring for seniors because it's my passion
I started caring for seniors when I was in Taiwan for 2 years working in a nursing home
In my spare time, I like to...
Divina can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, home modification, dementia
Reina D.
Dorchester, MA
$25-50/hr
Hello there! I am a dependable and compassionate caregiver. I have been working in the home-care industry for a little over 2 years however I do not have experience caring for seniors. I do pride myself with being able to learn new skills and adapt to any situation. In the past, I have assisted clients with daily activities,...
Reina can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, hospice services, errands, dementia
Berit S.
Dorchester, MA
$30-50/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hi there, my name is Berit and I am a 23-year-old compassionate and kind caregiver. I have been caring for elders in a wide variety of settings for the past 4 years. I have experience with memory care, working in an in home setting, as well as a hospital. I recently graduated a year ago with a degree in neuroscience and am...
Berit can also help with: Transportation, meal prep, light cleaning, errands
Hi there! I'm a Boston Career Nanny of 8 years, with a passion for helping people and families! I've always had a nackt for connecting with children, and the elderly, as they are drawn to me. I'd love nothing more than to spend my days caring for your loved one, and would take great pride and responsibility in doing so. Looking...
Alexis can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, errands, dementia
I'm employed as a part-time private aide for the elderly who may reside in an assisted living community, rehabilitation facility or home setting. My job functions provided but not limit to:
*Provide safety precautions and prevent client from injury.
*Assist client in baths, toilet and hygiene procedures.
*Dress and style hair...
Monique can also help with: Light cleaning, hospice services, live-in home care, home modification, errands, dementia & more
Tanae Y.
Dorchester, MA
$20/hr • 8 yrs exp
Dedicated Senior Companion With Experience In Providing Emotional, Daily Living, & Medical Support.
Compassionate and attentive senior caregiver with experience in providing personalized care plans for individuals with age-related conditions. Skilled in managing medications, monitoring symptoms, & providing emotional support.
Tanae can also help with: Mobility assistance, meal prep, respite care, light cleaning, home modification, errands & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Edeze P.
Dorchester, MA
$30-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
I'm a skilled and experienced caregiver. I do companionship and homecare. I treat my Client with compassion, love and respect. I love caring for others.
I'd describe my personality as Honest, Responsible and mindfull
I like caring for seniors because I see my own parents on them.
I'm looking for a job that focus on Client...
Edeze can also help with: Mobility assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia, companionship
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: Hospice services, home modification, light cleaning, errands, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
CNA
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.
Kariyo H.
Waltham, MA
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(8)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am a caring, compassionate , reliable and patient caregiver.
I am a certified Nursing assistant(CNA), home health aid and CPR certification holder.
I have been caregiving for the last 10 years in nursing homes, group homes and in homes.
I have a vast experience in dealing with almost each issue to do with giving care is...
Kariyo can also help with: Personal care, live-in home care, transportation, hospice services, errands, dementia & more
5.0
"Kariyo has been taking care of my father for 3 months now and we are lucky to have found such a wonderful caregiver. He is attentive, responsible, trustworthy and highly trained but most importantly he has become a good friend to my father. Kariyo has helped to...
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: Respite care, personal care, live-in home care, hospice services, dementia
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Sharon is hard working, caring and is very knowledgeable working with elders and disabled population."
Fardowsa M.
3.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 10 plus years of experience. I went to Wellesley College and Harvard Grad School. I have a background in medicine. I am warm, open hearted and take pleasure working with seniors. I ensure the highest client safety and well-being.
I have glowing references. Experience in day and night care. Have assisted clients with...
Cynthia can also help with: Light cleaning, hospice services, meal prep, errands, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
CPR
5.0
"Cynthia worked for us for over a year, caring for our parents who both had different types of dementia. She always met each where they were.
Cynthia is cheery, dependable and brilliantly adept at lifting everyone’s mood; she is entertaining and engaging and...
Care member
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, mobility assistance, errands, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
CNA
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
(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: Live-in home care, light cleaning, meal prep, hospice services, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
CNA
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
4.8
(6)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I'm currently is a caregiver for one man who are 90
years old. Part of my duties are preparing meal or heat up food, keep them company, take walks with them, light housekeeping and running errands.
Ginny can also help with: Visiting physician, personal care
5.0
"Ginny went above and beyond doing a deep cleaning job for a senior client. Ginny deep cleaned the client's studio apartment, did his laundry in the building and engaged in conversation with the client."
Rachel C.
Dora N.
Randolph, MA
$15-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
I am a kind, compassionate, organized and reliable caregiver with over 10 years experience. I love animals (I am a person ) and love to have peaceful and enjoyable interactions. I have experience assisting with personal care, companionship, medication reminders, light housework, etc. My clients enjoy our conversations and...
Dora can also help with: Personal care, live-in home care, dementia
5.0
"She is very professional, hardworking and you can count on her."
Annerose M.
4.9
(7)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
A passionate and experienced caregiver for 20+ years experience providing compassionate and attentive care to elderly and disable individuals. I enjoy listening to older people and stories they have to tell. I am a very patient person and am always with the clients, pace following their leads, I have many years experience...
Judy can also help with: Light cleaning, hospice services, live-in home care, errands, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
CNA
4.0
"Reliable, convenient, family friendly and oriented, well organized, and affordable."
Care member
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Recent caregiver reviews in Dorchester, MA
Florentina B.
5.0
Elizabeth is the best caregiver ever she take care of my mom with love, interact with her in natural way and friendly helpful way. And also willing to go an extra mile for my mom . Heart of Angel
- Care member
Alicia N.
5.0
My family hired Alicia to care for my 88 year old dad after a bad fall. She was extremely caring and helpful and did a great job with him. I would hirely recommend her as a trusting and caring helper.
- Diana O.
Kariyo H.
5.0
Kariyo has been taking care of my father for 3 months now and we are lucky to have found such a wonderful caregiver. He is attentive, responsible, trustworthy and highly trained but most importantly he has become a good friend to my father. Kariyo has helped to fill a void of loneliness since my...
- Care member
Sharon M.
5.0
Sharon is hard working, caring and is very knowledgeable working with elders and disabled population.
- Fardowsa M.
Cynthia B.
5.0
Cynthia worked for us for over a year, caring for our parents who both had different types of dementia. She always met each where they were.
Cynthia is cheery, dependable and brilliantly adept at lifting everyone’s mood; she is entertaining and engaging and extremely tuned in to all safety...
- Care member
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FAQs for finding caregivers in Dorchester, MA
What caregiver services can I find near me in Dorchester, MA?
Most private senior caregiver services in Dorchester, 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.
How much does it cost to hire a caregiver in Dorchester, MA in 2025?
The average rate for hiring a caregiver in Dorchester, MA on Care.com as of April, 2025 is $20.27 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, MA?
There are currently 11 caregivers in Dorchester, MA on Care.com. You can filter and sort caregivers by distance from Dorchester, 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 before making a hiring decision.
Are private caregivers near me in Dorchester, MA background checked?
Yes, caregivers near you in Dorchester, 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 Dorchester, MA caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Caregivers in Dorchester, MA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews of the 60 listed caregivers.