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60 caregivers are listed in Westwood, MA
The average posted rate is $31/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby caregivers is 6 years
Caregivers in Westwood, MA
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: Respite care, dementia, personal care, meal prep, errands
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.
Trusted senior caregiver with 10+ yrs experience caring for elderly in their home or senior living arrangements. Assist with personal care/hygiene, medication reminders, meal prep, shopping and doctor appts. Light housekeeping only. Additional cost for gas/mileage to appts. Caring, responsible and respectful care for your loved...
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I love to engage with the elderly and hear their amazing perspective on their lives and the future that we hold.
Pauline can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, companionship, personal care, errands, light cleaning & more
My name is Tessa and I am a geriatric caregiver and care manager. I have 10 years of experience providing a full spectrum of care to seniors so they are able to maintain independence and quality of life.
My prior experience includes communicating with clients medical providers, assessment of client needs and implementation...
Tessa can also help with: Home modification, hospice services, errands, dementia, light cleaning, companionship & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
Bernadine H.
Westwood, MA
$15-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Im a good listener, patient, aware, respectful, supportive and observant. I take responsibility seriously. I'm always willing to perform the very care I can, Senior caregiver
Bernadine can also help with: Transportation, meal prep, light cleaning, errands
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
(9)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
FULLY VACCINATED I have been a companion & personal caregiver for the elderly for a number of years. It is very rewarding to me. I strive to provide the highest level of in-home care, so your loved one may remain in their home and continue to be engaged, happy, healthy & safe. I'm upbeat, positive and very caring. I can provide...
Carol can also help with: Visiting physician, home modification, hospice services, personal care, live-in home care, respite care & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Carol took care of both my in laws...She was such a blessing for our family...She is extremely caring, punctual,organized and knowledgeable about how to care for the elderly. We never felt uncomfortable having her in the home. She was always communicating with us...
Kathy K.
Roddy P.
Wellesley Hills, MA
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Caregiver/Companion Care For Dementia And Alzheimer's Clients
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Certified Dementia Practitioner, certified in Alzheimer's Rehabilitation Training, and am CPR certified.
Seeking a position where I can help make a difference in someone's life.
Most of my experience is working with high-net-worth individuals in their homes.
Providing care, maintaining dignity, and stimulating cognition, are...
Roddy can also help with: Dementia, personal care, hospice services, live-in home care
5.0
"Rodney worked in our garden for the better part of two days planting large bushes, which required fairly heavy labor working around rocks and roots. He was terrific. Worked non-stop, was responsive to our request and instructions but did not need careful...
Karen W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Compassionate caregiver who knows how to keep a level head during emergencies. Able to provide a number of services to patients to make them feel comfortable and safe at all times. Possess certification in first aid techniques as well and CPR and CNA license. Excel at exemplifying proper bedside manner. Specialization in looking...
Aissatou can also help with: Dementia, companionship, meal prep, live-in home care, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Aissatou was a great caregiver. She's very honest and polite. She truly cares about your well-being."
Alice M.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm a reliable, dependable, passionate and always on-time caregiver, who minds the health and environment of my clients and their rights. I have 10 years of senior caregiving experience. I can help with companionship, medication reminders, escort to doctor's appointment and help with activities of daily living. I can also handle...
Aisha can also help with: Personal care, dementia, live-in home care, hospice services
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Aisha is an extremely compassionate, professional, loyal, and knowledgeable caregiver. For more than a year, she provided high-quality care for my father, who had Parkinson's and related dementia. She was a critical member of our care-giving team who was willing...
Sabra S.
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: Personal care, live-in home care, home modification, respite 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.
3.8
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
RN with over 30 years of working in hospitals, rehabilitation, and private duty cases. Experienced in neurological(stroke)patient rehabilitation, orthopedic injuries, caring for seniors in the home, multiple sclerosis, and kidney and diabetic patients and Alzheimer's. Will provide care for activities of daily living, medication...
Susan can also help with: Home modification, hospice services, meal prep, dementia, companionship, mobility assistance & more
5.0
"Susan is a superb nurse and is excellent at helping me with my T1 diabetes. I highly recommend her. She helped me with my glucose monitoring and with the administration of my injections. She also prepared delicious diabetic friendly meals.."
Fred J.
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: Personal care, dementia
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"She is great very patient and loving "
Maelir B.
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: Personal care, hospice services, dementia
4.8
(11)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I am interested in working with your loved one as a Companion Caregiver. I have extensive Caregiver experience providing companionship and assistance to those in need with household chores, cooking, shopping, scheduling medical appointments, medication management, or simply just chatting or playing cards! I also provide...
Kristina can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, hospice services, dementia, companionship, meal prep & more
5.0
"Tina is a very upbeat and caring person who has a gift for connecting with elders or people with dementia without condescending."
Care member
5.0
(10)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hey! my name is Lisa. I've been performing In Home Senior Care for the past 6+ years. Through out my experience I've learned so much, but the two most important things have been the keys of care: compassion and empathy. Caring for another person is an act of displaying kindness and concern for others, but empathy is what allows...
Lisa can also help with: Live-in home care, hospice services, personal care, respite care, dementia
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Although I have not met Lisa in person, we have spoken many times on the phone.
She is my 90 yr old mother's aid from Bayada.
Lisa is kind, intuitive, smart, caring, articulate, and patient.
She enjoys her work and truly cares about my
mother.
My mother relies...
Elayne F.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Sally and I enjoy working with the elderly population. I am available to:
* Take elderly people to, doctors, appointments/ errands (various)
* Dispense medications
* Help them make meals and ensure they are eating
* Help get organized
* Stay with overnight if they need some help and don't want to be alone
I am...
Sally can also help with: Meal prep, errands, transportation
Skills:
Licensed Nurse
5.0
"We hired Sally to help out with our mother who was recently diagnosed with Alzheimer's at the age of 63. She still lives by herself and although she's close by, with everyone in the family working our mother was alone, depressed, bored, and feeling trapped having...
Matt R.
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: Hospice services, light cleaning, live-in home care, mobility assistance, meal prep, companionship & 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
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: Companionship, light cleaning, dementia, live-in home care, hospice services, errands & more
Skills:
Licensed Nurse
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
5.0
"Yanique is beyond wonderful - she is a gifted and compassionate caregiver. We were so fortunate to meet her."
Dana K.
Mariam N.
Natick, MA
$35/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
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello ! My name is Miriane. I am a licensed certified nursing assistant and clinical assistant . For the past 16 years, I have provided high-quality patient care as an in-demand CNA within surgical, acute-care, rehabilitation, home-healthcare and nursing-home settings. I assisted residents with activities of daily living...
Miriane can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, meal prep, hospice services, companionship, dementia & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"She's got a great personality and i will recommend her for work anytime any day.."
Huerta H.
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Recent caregiver reviews in Westwood, MA
Jadna A.
5.0
We could not be more grateful for the exceptional care Jadna (Gigi) has provided for my elderly mother-in-law over the last year. From day one, Jadna has been diligently reliable in all aspects of her job. She showed up on time to help provide care and companionship in a very thoughtful and caring...
- Matthew P.
Carol Y.
5.0
If you are fairly new to care giving of a loved one, as I was, you will learn from Carol. She knows what to do and will help you learn, if you want to. If you don't that's ok too, she will do the job for you.
Over the course of the 18 months my husband was ill, she was one of the few that knew...
- Margaret H.
Roddy P.
5.0
Roddy is exceptional!
Along with dependable and flexible, Roddy is conscientious, proactive, kind and bright!
He genuinely cares for his clients and holds himself to a high standard . So, if you want someone who goes above and beyond, is teachable while being experienced, Roddy fits the bill.
- Amy D.
Aissatou C.
5.0
Aissatou was a great caregiver. She's very honest and polite. She truly cares about your well-being.
- Alice M.
Aisha N.
5.0
Aisha took care of my Mom from 2016-2018. My mother loved the care she received. She would often tell family and friends how much she appreciated Alicia's care and friendship. She is very dependable and stayed with my Mom until her passing. Because of her dedication and loving personality, we still...
- Margie C.
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FAQs for finding caregivers in Westwood, MA
What caregiver services can I find near me in Westwood, MA?
Most private senior caregiver services in Westwood, 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 Westwood.
How much does it cost to hire a caregiver in Westwood, MA in 2025?
The average rate for hiring a caregiver in Westwood, MA on Care.com as of January, 2025 is $31.25 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 Westwood, MA?
There are currently 5 caregivers in Westwood, MA on Care.com. You can filter and sort caregivers by distance from Westwood, 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 Westwood before making a hiring decision.
Are private caregivers near me in Westwood, MA background checked?
Yes, caregivers near you in Westwood, 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 Westwood, MA caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Caregivers in Westwood, MA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews of the 60 listed caregivers.