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60 caregivers are listed in Watertown, MA
The average posted rate is $24/hr as of November 2024
The average experience for nearby caregivers is 7 years
Caregivers in Watertown, MA
4.9
(14)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as kind, caring, loving
I like caring for seniors because I learn so much from them
I'm looking for a job that helps me and interact with my clients.
I started caring for seniors 11 years ago.
In my spare time, I like to read books, watch movies, socialize with friends and take...
Carolyn can also help with: Live-in home care, dementia, companionship, light cleaning, hospice services, errands & more
Skills:
Wound Care
Home Health Aide
CPR
5.0
"Carolyn is a wonderful caregiver, I hired her to take my grandfather for his appointments and she was always flexible and helpful, unfortunately my grandfather died so quickly he didn't get to spend more time with her but he always loved her big smile and talked...
Max L.
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: Dementia, light cleaning, mobility assistance, errands, companionship, 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.
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: Home modification, meal prep, light cleaning, companionship, live-in home care, 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.
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: Meal prep, live-in home care, light cleaning, transportation
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"His loving, so caring to the elderly "
Care member
5.0
(3)
I love working with seniors because I am a loving person, patient, passionate and reliable.
I have been care giving for 7 years with a lot of clients and I handled different kinds of cases,
Example:
Dementia/Alzheimer's , Parkinson's, stroke, Diabetic, Physical disabilities, Hospice And name it .
As a certified nursing...
Aaliyah can also help with: Personal care, dementia, live-in home care, companionship, errands, hospice services & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Aaliyah took care of my mother for 19 months. She was at her side when mom died. She has patience, is very caring and calm. Aaliyah lived with mom and took care of all her needs. They became good friends, and she felt like family. Aaliyah has a great sense of...
Cheryl M.
l started caring for seniors 22 years ago but am a natural caregiver since in my culture we are naturers
One thing you should know about me is that am a great counselor and l make sure l take the burden off the family because l know how hard it can be on the family to see their loved one going down hill
My skills include...
Erina can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, companionship, hospice services, mobility assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
I help my father in law for 2 month in the rehabilitation center for hip injury,
From 7 p.m. to 7 am, I did a good job.
Ben can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, transportation, errands
I'd describe my personality as friendly, empathetic, and reliable
I like caring for seniors because I feel as though I am caring for my own elderly parents
I'm looking for a job that is flexible enough to enable me to continue with my course
I started caring for seniors with my own parents and relatives
In my spare time,...
Herbert can also help with: Dementia, errands, companionship, meal prep, light cleaning, home modification & more
I have worked in many areas of health care from assisted living to hospice. After many years caring for seniors I am excited to turn my attention to the younger crowd. Most recently I was nanny to a wonderful family and a terrific little girl. I started to care for her as she turned 4 months and now she is off to preschool. I...
Laura can also help with: Light cleaning, personal care
Skills:
CPR
For the last 8 years, I have been taking care of my mother and father. My mother had Parkinson's disease, heart failure and dementia. She passed in 2019. Since then I have been caring for my 84-year-old father who is transitioning into Skilled Nursing. My Dad has heart disease, polio (no use of his legs) and lymphedema. I am...
Cheryl-anne can also help with: Hospice services, meal prep, dementia, errands, light cleaning, companionship & more
Diana K.
Watertown, MA
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Being a mother of seven children, I use that experience to care for elderly people with love and tenderness. I have been a caregiver for over 10 years giving care to people with different problems and different needs. I love what I do and I want to do more to make my client comfortable and happy and to make their family at ease...
Diana can also help with: Personal care, respite care, companionship, mobility assistance, dementia
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
Hola! My name is Silvia and I am a caregiver for the past 20+years. I am very energetic and very flexible when it comes to your needs. I love to cook and clean, run errands, help with medications, giving baths and have long conversations. I have always loved doing what I do because I have a passion for the elderly. Since my...
Silvia can also help with: Live-in home care, light cleaning, meal prep, respite care, dementia, errands & more
Skills:
CNA
Valerie H.
Watertown, MA
$20-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
Happy To Give Rides And Do Errands; Good Company If You Need Someone To Talk To
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as cheerful, detail-focused, and empathetic.
I like spending time with people, and if they need a hand with something I am more than happy to help.
I'm looking for a job that requires driving, adult companionship, and/or light shopping. This could include taking an adult to an appointment, social...
Valerie can also help with: Transportation, companionship, errands
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: Dementia, hospice services, live-in home care, respite care, personal care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Sharon cared for my elderly parents for the last 6 years, treating them with kindness and respect. My mother suffered from dementia, my father was blind, and Sharon expertly cared for them to the end. I highly recommend her."
Donna K.
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: Errands, light cleaning, hospice services, home modification, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
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.
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, personal care, meal prep, light cleaning, errands, dementia & 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.
5.0
(7)
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: Light cleaning, companionship, live-in home care, dementia, hospice services, meal prep & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
CPR
5.0
"Anne is a wonderful caretaker for older people and people with disabilities. She was gentle and encouraging with my aunt who suffered from dementia and weakness from a brain tumor. She was adept in the transition into hospice and comfortable with medications and...
Care member
5.0
(5)
With over 10 years of experience in Companionship and Caregiving management. I can say I have a great sense of humor, understanding, caring and loving. I have a great attitude towards my work, very professional, focus and dedicated. I have several certificates including CNA, CPR, HHA among others and still per suing more. I...
Diana can also help with: Light cleaning, companionship, hospice services, home modification, errands, dementia & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Diana is a responsible, caring and patient caregiver. She took care of an elderly ALS patient who also has some challenging mental health issues. I would recommend her services to anyone who is in search of a caregiver for their family. "
Care member
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: Meal prep, companionship, mobility assistance, live-in home care, light cleaning, 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
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: Hospice services, companionship, light cleaning, live-in home care, errands, dementia & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
Wound Care
5.0
"Caring, compassionate, superb caregiver. You will not go wrong hiring Matilda. I worked hospice for years she cared for many of the same clients. If you want the best hire Matilda."
Care member
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Recent caregiver reviews in Watertown, MA
Carolyn S.
5.0
Carolyn was highly dependable, and communicated well about scheduling and needs. She was very comfortable with helping with ADL's for my disabled son. She was less open to work around the house than some others, but because she was so dependable and capable with care we happily hired her for over...
- Dev S.
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
Aracy W.
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.
Benard B.
5.0
His loving, so caring to the elderly
- Care member
Aaliyah H.
5.0
Aaliyah was a loving, kind caregiver for a difficult Alzheimer's patient. Her devotion to provide the best possible care included going above the expectations and making delicious healthy meals, juicing fresh fruits and engaging in positive ways with our mother.
Aaliyah is exceptionally giving....
- candida M.
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FAQs for finding caregivers in Watertown, MA
What caregiver services can I find near me in Watertown, MA?
Most private senior caregiver services in Watertown, 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 Watertown.
How much does it cost to hire a caregiver in Watertown, MA in 2024?
The average rate for hiring a caregiver in Watertown, MA on Care.com as of November, 2024 is $24.08 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 Watertown, MA?
There are currently 13 caregivers in Watertown, MA on Care.com. You can filter and sort caregivers by distance from Watertown, 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 Watertown before making a hiring decision.
Are private caregivers near me in Watertown, MA background checked?
Yes, caregivers near you in Watertown, 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 Watertown, MA caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
Caregivers in Watertown, MA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 21 reviews of the 60 listed caregivers.