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60 caregivers are listed in Needham, MA
The average rate is $18/hr as of November 2024
The average years of experience for caregivers is 4 years
Caregivers in Needham, MA
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: Hospice services, live-in home care, personal care, dementia, respite care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Sharon is hard working, caring and is very knowledgeable working with elders and disabled population."
Fardowsa M.
Mariam N.
Natick, MA
$30/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Am certified home health aide, am very reliable, dependable , compassionate, , patient, a good listener and experienced professional caregiver
Mariam can also help with: Live-in home care, respite care, dementia, personal care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Mariam is a wonderful and extremely dependable caregiver I have ever seen.she took care of my father for 4 good years straight. She was always on time and flexible with the schedule. She helped my dad with his shower, dressing him up She used to run all the errands...
Steve C.
5.0
(1)
I work as a caregiver and really like it. I took care of my mother with Alzheimer's for five years while raising three kids. I taught adults for more than 35 years and worked as a writer as well. Look forward to hearing from you.
Penelope can also help with: Companionship, meal prep, light cleaning, live-in home care, mobility assistance, hospice services & more
5.0
"She has worked with me for years and she is a fantastic worker. Attentive, passionate, experienced and a genuinely good person. "
Care member
Catherine N.
Watertown, MA
$29/hr • 10 yrs exp
Loyal And Experienced Caregiver Available For Companionship And PCA
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am committed and reliable caregiver with a high sense of humor.
I am a home health aide with 11 years of experience.
My responsibilities include but are not limited to light housekeeping, peesonsl care medication reminders, meal preparation, running errands, companionship, and transportation.
I would like to thank you for...
Catherine can also help with: Mobility assistance, errands, companionship, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
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.
Cynthia M.
Norwood, MA
$35-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
I have 7 years of experience as a caregiver and 5 years as a Certified Nurse Assistant, and I get my certificate to work as a medical assistant. I used to work for assisted living and agencies as a home health aid.
Therefore I'm a caregiver with a lot of experience and ready to work.
Cynthia can also help with: Dementia, personal care
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
CNA
5.0
"Cynthia is thorough, efficient and thoughtful."
Cathy C.
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: Hospice services, personal care, dementia
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, meal prep, respite care, errands, dementia
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.
Michele F.
Waltham, MA
$30-34/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hi! I am a mother. I am a very responsible, patient and loving caregiver with positive attitude. I have been providing care to seniors for nearly 20 years. I was raised by my grandmother, I love elderly, they are always reminding me of her. Unfortunately she passed away few years ago. I can help with hands on care, cooking,...
Michele can also help with: Light cleaning, hospice services, meal prep, personal care, errands, dementia & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"My mom was in Michele's care for the last couple of months of her life. During a difficult time, Michele's presence brought great peace of mind to both my mom and to the family. She was gentle yet confident, and very intuitive about how to approach my mom so that...
Betsy V.
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: Errands, dementia, companionship, light cleaning, live-in home care, hospice services & more
Skills:
CNA
Licensed Nurse
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Yanique is beyond wonderful - she is a gifted and compassionate caregiver. We were so fortunate to meet her."
Dana K.
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, companionship, home modification, light cleaning, errands, dementia & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
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
(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: Mobility assistance, transportation, dementia, light cleaning, personal care, companionship & 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
(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: Mobility assistance, dementia, personal care, light cleaning, meal prep, errands & 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.
4.7
(13)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Chris and I have been a home health aide for 10+ years. My passion is to assist people in being as happy, safe and independent as possible in their homes. I am dependable, compassionate and trustworthy.
Chris can also help with: Errands, meal prep, light cleaning, companionship, dementia, home modification & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Chris is very patient and understands how to properly care for elderly and dementia patients. I would highly recommend her."
Nora K.
Allen N.
Waltham, MA
$45/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Allen and I am a female.
I love to sing, play games like bingo and cards and help people.
Am a certified Nursing Assistant with 8 years of experience with seniors.
I have experience with Dementia and Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, Stroke care, Assisting with errands , Palliative care, hospice...
Allen can also help with: Live-in home care, personal care, dementia, hospice services, respite care
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"We hired Allen to care for my father while he was home. We had numerous aids and nurses visiting him and Allen was be far the best!
Knowledgeable, caring, thoughtful, dependable and great to just sit and talk to.
Our only problem with Allen is that we could not...
Greg B.
Brendah B.
Framingham, MA
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Dependable, Compassionate And Easy Going Caregiver Looking To Take Care Of Your Loved One.
5.0
(11)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have over 20 years of working experience with elderly care. I have helped families create patient care plans that included providing simple administrative duties such as answering phone calls, making appointments, and so on. Other services I provide include patient safety, transfers, range of motion exercises, medication...
Brendah can also help with: Live-in home care, light cleaning, hospice services, meal prep, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Medical Equipment Experience
CNA
5.0
"Firstly, I'd like to say I could not highly recommend her enough and I would rehire her again without reservation. I could not have been happier to have found her and come into my life. She is so caring and thoughtful with a friendly easy-going personality. She is...
Brian M.
5.0
(5)
I am a compassionate caregiver with several years of experience in dedicated patient care working both in assisted living facilities and private homes. have experience in hospice care, Alzheimer's, dementia, companionship just to mention but a few. I am passionate about elder care and skilled at managing schedules of patients...
Matilda can also help with: Errands, companionship, hospice services, light cleaning, dementia, live-in home care & more
Skills:
CPR
Wound Care
CNA
5.0
"Matilda was fantastic! Looked after my wife who was in home hospice. Took care of both of us. Highly skilled at home health care. Always reliable, caring and calming in a difficult situation. I would hire Matilda again in a heartbeat if I needed home health care."
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Passionate caregiver with a decade of dedicated experience providing compassionate support to the elderly. Specialized in caring for clients with diverse backgrounds and a range of health issues, including Alzheimer's and dementia. Proven ability to foster positive relationships with both clients and their immediate families....
Betty can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, companionship, meal prep, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Betty has changed our lives. Not only is she an extraordinary care giver, but she has great ideas about ways to make my mother's days better. She is very attentive, keeps my mother's apartment clean, and is a thoughtful, kind and wonderful caregiver for my 81 year...
Amy S.
5.0
(4)
I have been working with elders and their families for over five years. I am responsible, reliable, honest and kind. I have a lot of energy. I am passionate about my work and I love to care for people. I am extremely patient, well read, very practical, spiritually motivated and open to any take on life. I have a beautiful...
Ellen can also help with: Personal care, meal prep, dementia, respite care, companionship, errands & more
Skills:
Wound Care
5.0
"Ellen is extremely outgoing and caring. She has a special gift working with older people. Her respect and true enjoyment of them helps her provide the kind of care one would want for an aging parent."
Patricia H.
5.0
(2)
I have worked with clients and patients with different sicknesses for example Alzheimer's, stroke, heart congestion etc. My passion is in helping people with their daily living activities I do this as if am helping my own mother/father.
Jackie can also help with: Dementia, personal care
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Jackie is affable personable kind and caring as well as skillful at her job. She knew what do do without needing much guidance Anyone who hires her will be lucky to have help"
Louise G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Penelope and I live in Dedham. I have 12 years' experience working as a caregiver. I love taking care of people especially seniors. In the past I worked as a Greek school teacher. After my daughters grew up, I found a job as a caregiver, and I loved it. Thereafter, I continued working, caring for the elderly. I am...
Penelope can also help with: Respite care, live-in home care, home modification, personal care, dementia
5.0
"While our family did not hire Penelope for reasons largely related to proximity, we had a very favorable series of conversations and a trial visit with her, where she was attentive to the details about our family situation, very patient in engaging with our...
Nicholas M.
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Recent caregiver reviews in Needham, MA
Sharon M.
5.0
Sharon is hard working, caring and is very knowledgeable working with elders and disabled population.
- Fardowsa M.
Mariam N.
5.0
Mariam is a wonderful and extremely dependable caregiver I have ever seen.she took care of my father for 4 good years straight. She was always on time and flexible with the schedule. She helped my dad with his shower, dressing him up She used to run all the errands needed from medical appointments...
- Steve C.
Penelope N.
5.0
She has worked with me for years and she is a fantastic worker. Attentive, passionate, experienced and a genuinely good person.
- Care member
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
Cynthia M.
5.0
Really responsible and professional
- Jennifer M.
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FAQs for finding caregivers in Needham, MA
What caregiver services can I find near me in Needham, MA?
Most private senior caregiver services in Needham, 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 Needham.
How much does it cost to hire a caregiver in Needham, MA in 2024?
The average rate for hiring a caregiver in Needham, MA on Care.com as of November, 2024 is $18.75 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 Needham, MA?
There are currently 4 caregivers in Needham, MA on Care.com. You can filter and sort caregivers by distance from Needham, 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 Needham before making a hiring decision.
Are private caregivers near me in Needham, MA background checked?
Yes, caregivers near you in Needham, 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.