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Caregivers in Melrose, MA
Bil D.
Melrose, MA
$20-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
CNA/Home Health Aide/Caregiver To Provide Care And Laughs For Your Loved Ones
**As of 2. 13. 21 I am fully vaccinated against covid-19 and can provide the CDC verification card.
I have provided personal and home care and companionship as a CNA/Home Health Aide for 12+ years, certified from the Commonwealth School of Nursing.
I have provided care for a variety of clients that include dementia,...
Skills:
CNA
I'd describe my personality as caring, empathetic and reserved.
I like caring for seniors because I believe they deserve to be treated with respect and compassion. Seniors should be able to grow older with grace and shown patience and understanding when they need it most.
I'm looking for a job that allows me to truly make a...
Maria can also help with: Transportation, errands, light cleaning, meal prep
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been a PC since 2017. I posses a BS and worked as a medical interpreter for 15 years at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston. I am a giving person, I love to listen to their stories, make them laugh and enjoy the time we spend together. My care for them consists of covering their basic needs such as: assist with...
Zully can also help with: Light cleaning, home modification, companionship, dementia, errands, meal prep & more
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, dementia, hospice services, live-in home care
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Sharon is very reliable and dependable. She completes her tasks as requested and gets things done well."
Sandra K.
4.7
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
About me: I am an honest and loyal person, obtain excellent interpersonal skills friendly demeanor, hard-worker, versatile & I enjoy helping other.
Performance Summary: I am a compassionate Certifired nurses aid I obtain excellent skills from my Health & Wellness background.
I am a certified nurses aid. For 20 + years. I...
Janet can also help with: Hospice services, home modification, companionship, dementia, errands, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Janet has worked w us for several months, She has gone above and beyond to help out w lost staff over the 2024 summer months. She was more than willing to step in where ever needed, We are grateful for her help and friendship, Very professional, pays attention to...
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: Live-in home care, light cleaning, companionship, dementia, errands, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
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...
Kelley L.
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, companionship, dementia, hospice services, meal prep & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
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
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, companionship, dementia, errands, mobility assistance & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
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
(1)
I'd describe my personality as
Time management
Personal management
caregiver
I like caring for seniors because
I always want to make a positive change to someone
I'm looking for a job that
to make change for those who are in need
I started caring for seniors when
3years back
In my spare time, I like listening to...
Benard can also help with: Transportation, light cleaning, live-in home care, meal prep
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"His loving, so caring to the elderly "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I loved caring for my aging family members so much, I gave up my full time job to do it. My friends and their friends asked me to help them, and that has kept me busy and loving the work. I can't believe I've been doing this for 10+ years already - time flies when you are having fun. I have experience with memory care,...
Mary can also help with: Light cleaning, hospice services, companionship, dementia, errands, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
5.0
"Mary helped organize a whole team to take care of my father when he came home from the hospital. He was at the end of his life, and wanted to be home. She pulled together 24/7 care for him, stepping in when ever needed to fill the gaps to make sure he had the...
Deb K.
5.0
(5)
I am a dedicated, compassionate , reliable and trustworthy caregiver with 10 plus years of experience of taking care of elderly patients in their homes . Committed to improving the overall wellbeing and health through personal care . In the past 10 years I have taken care of stroke patients , patients with dementia and patients...
Joshua can also help with: Light cleaning, hospice services, companionship, dementia, errands, live-in home care & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Joshua cared for my husband, a stroke survivor, five days a week for about 5 years, until recently. He was skilled, strong, sensible, and quiet, working in our home and taking my husband to appointments and social occasions. He helped my husband to get in and out...
Care member
Robin M.
Salem, MA
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Providing care for our parents, our loved ones, as they deserve to be looked after, is the most profound gift we can give to them. Many families defer to the wishes of their loved ones to remain at home for the duration of their illness or for the last phase of their life. While this is a loving and compassionate decision, it...
Robin can also help with: Respite care, dementia, hospice services, personal care
5.0
"My family hired Robin to assist with my Mom's care when she developed the end stages of COPD. She came highly recommended from another family with a mother with the same condition. To say the least, she was an "angel" to my sisters and I during a most difficult...
Beth M.
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: Dementia, hospice services, personal care
5.0
(1)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I have experience since 1993 caring for adults in Nursing Homes, Rehabilitation, Group Homes and Private duty as an LPN. Before that I took care of clients with spinal issues. My responsibilities were to give out medications, wound care and assessment, all charge duties. I've also worked as a HHA and Companion in private...
Kris can also help with: Personal care, meal prep, dementia, errands, light cleaning, respite care & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
Licensed Nurse
5.0
"Kris has been helping take of my mom who suffers from Alzheimer's disease and she is wonderful. She goes above and beyond attempting to keep her engaged with spelling bees and word games. She takes care of am meds, showering and anything else that is needed....
Joanne B.
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: Respite care, personal care, dementia, errands, hospice services
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Rashidah did a fantastic job managing the conflict that always came up during the care-taking of my 80 year old Father. well Conflict is inevitable, especially when we're on deadline and people are stressed, but she knew how to make both sides feel heard. If it...
Avain R.
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: Personal care, meal prep, dementia, errands, light cleaning, respite care & 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
Ernise C.
Danvers, MA
$25-50/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I'd describe my personality as a caring and passionate caregiver
I like caring for seniors because I feel like they could be my mother or grand mother, grandfather, as I am really care for my loves one.
I'm looking for a job that have respect for what I am doing, and I can learn from it
I started caring for seniors when...
Ernise can also help with: Mobility assistance, meal prep, companionship, dementia, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
Licensed Nurse
5.0
"A lot of good skills, team work, great communication etc"
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: Meal prep, live-in home care, companionship, home modification, light cleaning, personal care & more
Skills:
CPR
Wound Care
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.
4.7
(13)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Dedicated, Dependable Caregiver, I worked for an agency for the past 8 yrs. I pride myself on being quick to learn new skills and adapt to situations. Assist with daily living, meds reminders, Dr appointments, laundry, baths, meals, companionship. Depends on Client's needs. I am experienced with clients who have Cancer,...
Kristen can also help with: Hospice services, home modification, companionship, dementia, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Kristen is trustworthy and forthcoming. My mother is paralyzed from the neck down and Kristen has experience with dressing, feeding, wound care, Hoyer lift, and problem-solving. She worked for us for only a month and even agreed to accompany my mother to my...
Justin G.
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: Live-in home care, light cleaning, companionship, dementia, errands, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Laila (Mbarka) has been a professional caregiver for our 90 year old Mom. Laila is a knowledgeable caregiver with a pleasant attitude. For Mom, Laila has administered meds and prepared meals. She has assisted with bathing and dressing. Laila provides careful...
Michael C.
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Recent caregiver reviews in Melrose, MA
Sharon M.
5.0
Sharon is hard working, caring and is very knowledgeable working with elders and disabled population.
- Fardowsa M.
Janet V.
5.0
Janet has worked w us for several months, She has gone above and beyond to help out w lost staff over the 2024 summer months. She was more than willing to step in where ever needed, We are grateful for her help and friendship, Very professional, pays attention to detail, Helps w housework, meal...
- 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.
Anne M.
5.0
Anne is working in a large team, which I am currently supervising. She is an excellent, reliable and detailed-oriented caregiver. Anne handled Hoyer lift, medications, taking vitals (O2, BP, Temp.), wound care, breakfast and lunch preparations including making pancakes, omelets, etc., helped in the...
- Care member
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.
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FAQs for finding caregivers in Melrose, MA
What caregiver services can I find near me in Melrose, MA?
Most private senior caregiver services in Melrose, 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 Melrose.
How much does it cost to hire a caregiver in Melrose, MA in 2025?
The average rate for hiring a caregiver in Melrose, MA on Care.com as of April, 2025 is $26.00 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 Melrose, MA?
There are currently 3 caregivers in Melrose, MA on Care.com. You can filter and sort caregivers by distance from Melrose, 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 Melrose before making a hiring decision.
Are private caregivers near me in Melrose, MA background checked?
Yes, caregivers near you in Melrose, 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.