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60 caregivers are listed in Thorndike, MA
The average posted rate is $18/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby caregivers is 10 years
Caregivers in Thorndike, MA
4.9
(7)
I have experience with personal care/hospice/companionship, working with multiple agencies and on my own. I can provide great references. I love what I do and care about my clients. I am patient, thorough and compassionate. I am CPR certified and I have experience with Dementia. I am willing to provide a background check. I do...
Jennifer can also help with: Companionship, hospice services, light cleaning, errands, meal prep, dementia & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Jennifer cared for my Mom when she was bedridden. She provided excellent care to Mom making sure she was comfortable and providing enjoyment w music and news and being a caring companion. My Mom adored her and knew she was being well cared for. She went above and...
Judy T.
5.0
(18)
Dedicated caregiver providing compassionate support to patients and their families. I possess the ability to perform all necessary daily tasks. I am highly reliable and flexible, willing to assume last-minute shifts as needed. I am fully vaccinated and CPR certified. With over 15 years of experience in caregiving, I am deeply...
Sheileen can also help with: Home modification, dementia, light cleaning, hospice services, errands, companionship & more
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
5.0
"Sheileen is amazing. She takes pride in caring for others. She is a natural. Thank you!!!"
Maria S.
Norma C.
Palmer, MA
$17-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Caregiver with 10years of experience in geriatric care and assisted living environments. Recognized for ability to provide emotional and physical support to clients and staff exceptional communication abilities as well as Cultural sensitivity to deal with a diverse range of people.
Assist age 65 to 97 with Daily needs including...
Norma can also help with: Light cleaning, respite care, transportation, meal prep, dementia
5.0
"Norma helped take care of my mom who passed away in September. She treated her with dignity and humor. Mom had dementia and could not walk as well as speech impaired at the end due to a mini stroke. She took care of her part time for over a year I knew when...
Joan B.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have worked with patients with muscular dystrophy, dementia, COPD, and various other conditions just to name a few. I am a great companion for the elderly. I am a hard worker, accountable, dependable, reliable, and always strive to make a difference to deliver the best care I can provide. Everyone tells me I am great with the...
Alysse can also help with: Live-in home care, respite care, dementia, home modification, hospice services, personal care & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
I love being a companion for someone older. My grandma lived with us for two years and I helped out with bathing, her medication, feeding her, etc. That is what has made me want to be a senior caregiver.
Courtney can also help with: Errands, personal care, respite care, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep & more
Katharine S.
Wilbraham, MA
$20-50/hr • 1 yrs exp
I am an empathetic, adaptable, and engaging caregiver. I am genuinely interested in helping people of all ages have a kind and stable presence in their life. I have worked with people of varying dispositions and am willing to meet people where they are.
Katharine can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, errands, meal prep, dementia, transportation & more
I'm a Certified Nursing Assistant with over 3 years of experience home care and skilled nursing. I have experience in ADL's, Grooming, Range of motion, Transfers, Mechanical lifts, Behavior redirection, Safe patient handling, Meal Prep, Companionship Map certified, Hospice and Post mortem care, etc. I'm also a great listener and...
Sara can also help with: Companionship, live-in home care, hospice services, errands, dementia, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Hi there,
I am a Compassionate caregiver with a positive attitude with over one year of experience providing exceptional care to the elderly. I am skilled in assisting with daily living activities, including medication administration, meal preparation and transportation.
Faith can also help with: Light cleaning, transportation, meal prep, errands
I have been doing personal care for 10 plus years and I absolutely love it! I think it's what I'm meant to do, as I'm always giving and helping however I can. I am the mother of 3 absolutely wonderful children. They are my joy in life, as well as my clients! I help my clients meet their daily activities. From toileting and...
Chelsea can also help with: Personal care, errands, meal prep, light cleaning
I'd describe my personality as outgoing, caring, and passionate.
I like caring for seniors because helping and caring for others has been my passion for many years. I like to be able to bring joy to their day as well as help them with their individual needs.
I'm looking for a job that helps me care for others in their time of...
Ashley can also help with: Light cleaning, hospice services, errands, companionship, meal prep, dementia & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
CPR
Hello,
I am a college student and a assistant director at a day habilitation program in where we care for adults and senior with developmental disabilities. It is very rewarding for me to be able to help others. I will love to be able to help to care for your love ones.
Katherine can also help with: Visiting physician, personal care
Holly R.
Ware, MA
$15-30/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hello my name is holly I am 25 years old I am a young energetic and fun person I have 2 to 3 years of experience taking care of elderly as I was living with my nana that was 93 and I had to do live there until she passed away and then I take care of my grandmother here and there. I am interested in the job and if you can give me...
Holly can also help with: Errands, transportation, light cleaning, meal prep
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Nicole I'm from West Brookfield Ma. I have been working with the elderly and disabled population for over 20 years. I have my CNA License , First Aid, CPR, Medication Administration, Behavioral certification. Experience with G tube , colostomy, alzheimers disease, Parkinson, blindness, autism, mental health etc
Nicole can also help with: Hospice services, live-in home care, respite care, personal care, dementia
Skills:
CNA
5.0
(3)
Hello & nice to meet you!! About me, I am a compassionate care giver who is gentle, patient, and focused on the physical and mental well being and comfort of my clients.
My passion for caregiving agrees with me culturally and spiritually, as it's an important calling and enables me to make a positive difference in the world....
Joey can also help with: Light cleaning, home modification, companionship, errands, hospice services, dementia & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Joey meets all the needs a family has for a caregiver for their loved one. He’s reliable, honest, attentive, and accommodating. He works well with the nursing staff, doctors, family and other care givers. He always goes above and beyond, providing those special...
Care member
5.0
(1)
I have over 10 years experience with all facets of senior care. I not only have extensive direct care experience, I have also spent the past 6 years supervising, training and overseeing caregivers at a licensed home care agency. I am first aid/CPR certified and PCA certified.
Heather can also help with: Dementia, errands, companionship, light cleaning, meal prep, hospice services & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Heather is a very caring, compassionate and trustworthy person. I would not hesitate to hire her again. She is very professional and reliable."
Carleen L.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have over 6 years of experience. I can help with ADLs. I have worked with a quadriplegic client, autism, behavioral, dementia, Alzheimer's, returning home from surgery, and hospice. I have worked for the State of Illinois, and have been certified through the State of California to do home care. Very active and attentive...
Curtis can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, companionship, light cleaning, errands, meal prep & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Curtis was an amazing co-worker on a tough case. He was always helpful, positive attitude and energy along with being consistent."
Touradj M.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have taken care of an elderly woman for 10 years and I have great recommendation letters. My references are on Care.Com. My name is Nancy and I am a babysitter through care.com also.
Nancy can also help with: Personal care, dementia
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Nancy is a doll! She was always ready and willing to do anything my mother asked her to do. She had a very positive attitude and genuinely cared about my parents and their needs. We could only use her for a short time because my father's needs changed overnight,...
Lisa P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I love helping people and making life a little easier for you. I have done care giving for 10 years and never grow tired of it. I like to be a companion to elderly and listen to their experiences in life. I do have references to provide.
Andrea can also help with: Hospice services, visiting physician, home modification
Susan P.
Stafford Springs, CT
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
I Will Care For Your Elderly Loved One, Day Or Night.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
It seems that I have always had a special place in my heart for the elderly since I was a child, and with whom I have forged the deepest connections throughout my life.
I have worked as a caregiver for most of my adult years and in many capacities, which include as a homemaker, CNA/HHA, personal care attendant, companion, as...
Susan can also help with: Home modification, respite care, hospice services, dementia, personal care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Susan helped us with my Father and she was exceptional. I truly cannot recommend her more enthusiastically. She was always on time, very communicative on availability and extremely dependable. She would always give us an update on how Dad was doing and if she had...
William M.
Jessie P.
Northampton, MA
$30-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Intuitive . Elder Coupled By Humor And The Strength To Navigate The Uncharted Aging Process
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 11 years of caregiving and hospice experience. I have excellent references. I have cared for a range of elders from an abstract expressionist to an academy award winning writer to full time mothers (who often receive no awards (wink)), Academics and Activist. I am well versed in memory loss. I am looking for 5 consecutive...
Jessie can also help with: Meal prep, errands, light cleaning, live-in home care, hospice services, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
5.0
"Jessie comes highly recommended as a caregiver for all ages. She looked after both of our parents from 2016 through 2018, and helped lead a team of other caregivers who worked extraordinarily well together coordinating round-the-clock care and facilitating all...
Inga S.
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Recent caregiver reviews in Thorndike, MA
Jennifer M.
5.0
I've worked alongside Jennifer in several home care jobs over the past 8 years. During this length of time, I've had the opportunity to get to know her through a professional lens. Jennifer is an excellent communicator and she is very patient with the ones shes caring for. In addition to that, she...
- Renee S.
Sheileen T.
5.0
Hard worker and very caring. She puts her Heart into her work.
- Tracy P.
Norma C.
5.0
Norma helped take care of my mom who passed away in September. She treated her with dignity and humor. Mom had dementia and could not walk as well as speech impaired at the end due to a mini stroke. She took care of her part time for over a year I knew when Norma was taking care of mom, she had...
- Joan B.
Joey S.
5.0
Joey meets all the needs a family has for a caregiver for their loved one. He’s reliable, honest, attentive, and accommodating. He works well with the nursing staff, doctors, family and other care givers. He always goes above and beyond, providing those special qualities that truly makes a...
- Care member
Heather S.
5.0
Heather is a very caring, compassionate and trustworthy person. I would not hesitate to hire her again. She is very professional and reliable.
- Carleen L.
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FAQs for finding caregivers in Thorndike, MA
What caregiver services can I find near me in Thorndike, MA?
Most private senior caregiver services in Thorndike, 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 Thorndike.
How much does it cost to hire a caregiver in Thorndike, MA in 2025?
The average rate for hiring a caregiver in Thorndike, MA on Care.com as of April, 2025 is $18.00 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 Thorndike, MA?
There are currently 1 caregivers in Thorndike, MA on Care.com. You can filter and sort caregivers by distance from Thorndike, 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 Thorndike before making a hiring decision.
Are private caregivers near me in Thorndike, MA background checked?
Yes, caregivers near you in Thorndike, 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 Thorndike, MA caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.0 / 5
Caregivers in Thorndike, MA are rated 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews of the 60 listed caregivers.