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60 caregivers are listed in Gardner, MA
The average rate is $13/hr as of December 2024
The average years of experience for caregivers is 4 years
Caregivers in Gardner, MA
Kind and trustworthy care giver for your loved one! I absolutely enjoy all aspects of caring for our elders! I have been a professional chef for 22 years.. and 5 of those years I worked as a certified nursing assistant! I have current Alzheimer certification and had spent the last few years cooking in nursing home! It was...
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Caregiver with over 10 years of experience working in nursing home and hospital able to provide physical and emotional support to clients.
Regina can also help with: Home modification, mobility assistance, personal care, dementia, companionship, hospice services & more
Skills:
CNA
Lexi G.
Gardner, MA
$15-20/hr
I have little experience with caregiving but i'm just now getting into the field of it. I am a very patient and kind person. I have lots of anxiety and a job like this would be perfect for me.
Lexi can also help with: Meal prep, live-in home care, light cleaning, errands
Gabriella H.
Gardner, MA
$17-22/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Gabby.
I am a certified medical assistant. Over the past few years I have been a caregiver for children, through positions here on care. com. Before that, I cared for my grandmother as a
PCA (personal care assistant) for two years. I helped with various needs over the duration of that time, due to...
Gabriella can also help with: Light cleaning, personal care, mobility assistance, companionship, transportation, errands & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
(3)
Hi, my name is Ana. I have been working as a caregiver for over 6 years, and I enjoy it very much. I can do light housekeeping, cooking, help with bath and dressing and company. I have been working more caregiver jobs in my most recent years. I'm very responsible and honest. My first caregiver job was for a retired scientist who...
Ana Lucia can also help with: Personal care
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"I have known Ana for many years, first as a housekeeper who would occasionally help with childcare. I could and did always depend on her to be kind, thorough, punctual and careful.
Later, I observed her helping in the daily care of an irascible elderly man with...
Mary L.
I spent many years caring for my elderly father with dementia. I did housecleaning, meal prep, bathing, changing and giving him his medication. I dealt with the nursing homes ultimately when my father had to be placed in one and nothing could beat the care he was getting at home. Our loved ones deserve to be cared for as if they...
Shirleyann can also help with: Meal prep, errands, light cleaning, transportation
Hi, my name is Cindy. I have had over 10 years experience. Working with the elderly is very rewarding to me. Giving them the care, love and understanding they need is a great feeling, I feel like I am giving back somehow.
I have worked with people with cancer patients, dementia, diabetes just to name a few. I also do hospice...
Cynthia can also help with: Companionship, hospice services, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep, errands & more
Katie S.
Westminster, MA
$45/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have extensive knowledge of the health care system. I have spent 20 years working in the ER/ICU (cardiac). Recently family illness has forced me to cut down on hours. When I was in the hospital setting I always told my patients and families that I would treat their loved ones in the way I would expect mine to be treated.
I'd...
Katie can also help with: Companionship, hospice services, light cleaning, dementia, errands, meal prep & more
Skills:
Licensed Nurse
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
Hello. I am a Certified CNA . I have 30 years experience. Caring, compassionate, Attentive. Very Knowledgeable. Extensive experience in
Hospital , nursing home , Alzheimer's and Hospice. Pet friendly. Certified to give Medications iCPR and FIRST AID.
Yaitza can also help with: Dementia, errands, hospice services, companionship, live-in home care, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
CNA
Hello :) My name is Michelle and I am a CNA / CHHA with over 10+ years experience. I am a kind and patient young woman who enjoys working with and caring for seniors. I would be glad to help out you or your loved one if you are in need of a care giver. I have experience working with seniors with Alzheimer's and dementia. I am a...
Michelle can also help with: Dementia, errands, transportation, meal prep, light cleaning, personal care & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
Regine C.
Fitchburg, MA
$25/hr • 6 yrs exp
Experienced Caregiver bringing 10 years of dedicated patient care in both facility and home environments. Looking to leverage my passion and commitment to adult and geriatric patients' well-being
to improve clients' quality of life.
Regine can also help with: Meal prep, transportation, errands, light cleaning, companionship
For 13 years I cared for my aging parents until their deaths. I have seen it all and done it all. I found that maintaining a sense of humor and keeping things positive helped make what can sometimes be a very frustrating situation. I do not live in Fitchburg. I live in Northbridge.
Bernadette can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, personal care, live-in home care, respite care
Eileen G.
Fitchburg, MA
$18-19/hr • 8 yrs exp
I have 8 years experience in Senior care. In
addition to companionship, meal prep, personal care and light housekeeping, I am willing to help with medication management and an occasional appointment/errand. I am good with pets.
I'm caring, compassionate, competent and reliable and flexible. I try to take care of your family...
Eileen can also help with: Hospice services, meal prep, dementia, companionship, personal care, light cleaning & more
Amogechukwu O.
Fitchburg, MA
$28-40/hr • 3 yrs exp
My name is Amoge . I hold a master's degree in social work and have three years of experience providing compassionate support to elderly clients, along with five years of experience supporting individuals with developmental disabilities. As a caregiver, my mission is to provide compassionate, respectful, and personalized support...
Amogechukwu can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, home modification, errands, personal care
Skills:
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
2022 Companionship- elderly woman (early onset dementia): socialization, stimulation, grocery shopping, outings, preparing meals
2021 PCA + Companionship- elderly gentleman (Parkinson's, mild cognitive impairment, mobility deficit); assist out of bed AM/into bed PM, application/removal/cleaning external sheath catheter,...
Tina can also help with: Light cleaning, personal care, meal prep, dementia, errands, companionship & more
Skills:
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm an experienced caregiver with very good references. I've cared for elderly people that have Dementia, Alzheimer's, and people who have a problem with mobility. I am used to preparing meals, bathing, changing adult diapers, feeding etc. I have no problems working with the elderly. I believe in making their time here with...
Anna can also help with: Live-in home care, dementia, respite care, personal care, hospice services, visiting nurse & more
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am looking for part-time job opportunities that I can fulfill while I study for my boards in Occupational Therapy. I have worked as a CNA in an assisted living facility for 8 years and I plan on working with the geriatric population once I pass my boards. Feel free to message me for more information!
Caitlin can also help with: Hospice services, light cleaning, meal prep, errands, companionship, dementia & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
5.0
"Caitlin was my mom & dad's caregiver for the last two years. She was a part of an extraordinary team of caregivers that I put together over several years. The team that cared for my parents around the clock were the very best of the very best., They made an...
Kelly Q.
Laba T.
Leominster, MA
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Professional, Caring, Highly Experienced Elder Care - Over 17 Years.
5.0
(2)
It has been my pleasure to have worked with hundreds of elderlies in their homes over the last 17 years (13 years with an agency). Prior to moving from Africa to the US, I had training and education in the field which I continue here.
I have experience and ways of caregiving for many circumstances and needs of the elderly and...
Laba can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, hospice services, companionship, dementia, errands & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Laba was a savior for helping support my father in his last 4 years. He was a strong 90 year old who wanted things done a certain way, and relatively quickly realized Laba could really help him in so many ways. She took him to many Dr. appointments and even used...
Todd W.
Esther L.
Rutland, MA
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been a caregiver for the passed 15 years. I have worked patients with multiple illnesses. I have experience in dementia care, Parkinsons, hospice and many more.
Esther can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, errands, live-in home care, companionship, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Esther is very reliable, punctual, efficient and hard working. She gets the work done quickly. She does a great job at household tasks and running errands. I would highly recommend Esther."
Lowell M.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am a Certified Nurse Assistant with excellent patient care and charting skills. Professional, compassionate, reliable and experienced professional CNA with years of working closely with patients to provide the best personal care.
Provide care for seniors and disable, assisting them with activities of daily living (preparing...
Eliana can also help with: Errands, companionship, light cleaning, dementia, hospice services, personal care & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Eliana is an excellent communicator and often sends me a daily update and reports every concern. She's also flexible and steps in whenever possible when I need additional hours."
Kathryn M.
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Recent caregiver reviews in Gardner, MA
Ana Lucia S.
5.0
Ana is amazing. She is an extremely hard worker and kind around older people. She takes the initiative to get things done and was extremely reliable. She cared for my father who was 91 for years. Ana showed my father compassion and care that allowed him to be comfortable and maintained his dignity...
- Bruno M.
Caitlin F.
5.0
Caitlin was my mom & dad's caregiver for the last two years. She was a part of an extraordinary team of caregivers that I put together over several years. The team that cared for my parents around the clock were the very best of the very best., They made an unbearable situation bearable and brought...
- Kelly Q.
Laba T.
5.0
Laba worked for our family for several years first taking care of my uncle in his 80's; then my mother in her 90's, and finally my father-in-law in his 90's. Laba got along extremely well with the elderly people, who enjoyed her great sense of humor and respectful treatment.
The family...
- Sarah S.
Esther L.
5.0
Esther is very reliable, punctual, efficient and hard working. She gets the work done quickly. She does a great job at household tasks and running errands. I would highly recommend Esther.
- Lowell M.
Eliana T.
5.0
Eliana is an excellent communicator and often sends me a daily update and reports every concern. She's also flexible and steps in whenever possible when I need additional hours.
- Kathryn M.
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FAQs for finding caregivers in Gardner, MA
What caregiver services can I find near me in Gardner, MA?
Most private senior caregiver services in Gardner, 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 Gardner.
How much does it cost to hire a caregiver in Gardner, MA in 2024?
The average rate for hiring a caregiver in Gardner, MA on Care.com as of December, 2024 is $13.50 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 Gardner, MA?
There are currently 4 caregivers in Gardner, MA on Care.com. You can filter and sort caregivers by distance from Gardner, 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 Gardner before making a hiring decision.
Are private caregivers near me in Gardner, MA background checked?
Yes, caregivers near you in Gardner, 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.