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60 caregivers are listed in Westwood, MA
The average posted rate is $31/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby caregivers is 5 years
Caregivers in Westwood, MA
5.0
(1)
I am an Exercise and Health Science specialist and Medical assistant. I am very passionate about working with people, their mental and physical health. I am looking to help improve their lives with my experience I have been getting over the years. Also, to have more experience caring and working with people. I am very patient,...
Cherardi can also help with: Mobility assistance, home modification, dementia, respite care, personal care, companionship & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Cherardi took excelent care of my father who has dementia and severe memory loss. She is extremely patient and kind with him. She was able to provide personal training for him (as she has a background in exersise science) which was really helpful in keeping him...
Care member
Mariam N.
Natick, MA
$35/hr • 7 yrs exp
4.8
(5)
Am certified home health aide with advanced experience within Dementia and Alzheimer's patients , am very reliable, dependable , compassionate, , patient, a good listener and experienced professional caregiver
Mariam can also help with: Dementia, respite care, live-in home care, personal care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Mariam has been helping me take care of my 88 year old mother who has late stage dementia for a month, five days each week. I am very grateful to have such a kind, professional and skilled caregiver."
Care member
5.0
(4)
I am a caregiver for over 20 years. Caring and patience are crucial components within this industry. A sense of humor and great conversation is also essential. I have years of experience with Dementia patients and home care. We have much to learn from our seniors. Effective Listening is paramount. I also work with animal...
Elizabeth can also help with: Dementia, home modification, personal care
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Elisabeth has a way with pets, something magical I'd say. She's helped our family with care for years. TY~"
Stephen P.
5.0
(2)
I have always been an energetic worker. Throughout my work history this energy has shown itself in my upbeat attitude and ability to keep busy. Taking care of others has always been more than a to do list for me. Over the pass four years I have been taken care of my Grandpa . It was such a lovely and tough experience for me, to...
Tamaina can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, personal care, respite care, visiting nurse, live-in home care & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Tamaina is a very dependable young lady ,passionate,careness,very respectful,and reliable. She is also very strong in providing positive result in her works. She is as well a strong responsible and serious when it come to her works. Reason why ,she's used to take...
Jean E.
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, home modification, light cleaning, companionship, dementia, meal prep & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"She is very dependable and pleasant. My mother enjoys when she is at her house and enjoys discussing some of the talk shows they watch together."
Heather M.
Donnette M.
Newton Center, MA
$35/hr • 3 yrs exp
Providing A Professional Care That Brings Warmth To Each And Every Client Needs.
5.0
(4)
I'm a very devoted and compassionate caregiver for the past seven years. I have helped patients with dementia, Alzheimer's and diabetes. Also activities of daily living (ADLs). In addition, which may includes help with assistive devices such as wheelchair and more. Caregiving has been a passion of mine ever since I started doing...
Donnette can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, live-in home care, hospice services, errands, companionship & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
Wound Care
5.0
"Donnette has been helping me with my mom’s needs for the last 5 months. She has been wonderful to work with- calm, friendly, understanding and knowledgeable. The women she works with have also been amazing. My mother and I would both recommend them all without...
Care member
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: Transportation, mobility assistance, personal care, dementia, light cleaning, companionship & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"He cared for the senior as if he was his grandfather, he is passionate about care giving."
Ann R.
5.0
(1)
My name is Natalya. I graduated from Lasell University in 1997 with Physical Therapy Practitioner degree and since then I have been employed in multiple long and short term rehabilitation facilities caring for seniors with cognitive and physical illnesses and disabilities including working at Newton Wellesley Center for...
Natalya can also help with: Dementia, personal care
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Natalya was an absolute pleasure to work with. She was always a team player and had a skill set that was amazing and supportive of my grandmother.
My grandmother had just suffered a loss and was incredibly difficult to deal with at times and Natalya took this in...
Destiny L.
5.0
(2)
I have years of both personal and professional experience. I offer In-Home Personal, Transitional and Companion Care. I will help your loved one maintain the Independence and Dignity they deserve while maintaining their safety at home. I'm energetic, friendly and outgoing.
Christina can also help with: Errands, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia, personal care, hospice services & more
Skills:
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
5.0
"Christina is professional, knowledgeable, kind and outgoing. It's obvious she truly cares for her clients. She's always there when she's needed. She's become part of the family."
Mary F.
4.9
(7)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
A passionate and experienced caregiver for 20+ years experience providing compassionate and attentive care to elderly and disable individuals. I enjoy listening to older people and stories they have to tell. I am a very patient person and am always with the clients, pace following their leads, I have many years experience...
Judy can also help with: Errands, live-in home care, companionship, dementia, hospice services, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Judy made herself available, and flexible in my time of need, when I needed help for caring for my elderly parents, while starting my new job.
Thanks for your help Judy"
Care member
5.0
(6)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
FULLY VACCINATED***
My goal is to help people live full and independent lives within the comfort of their homes. I am highly dependable and reliable caregiver who loves taking care of the elder population.
Should you have any questions, feel free to contact me.
I look forward to meeting you and your loved one.
Wendi can also help with: Hospice services, companionship, light cleaning, meal prep, dementia, errands & more
Skills:
Wound Care
CPR
Licensed Nurse
5.0
"Wendi cared for both my husbands parents. She is very compassionate and caring. She was willing to work extra shifts and help do whatever was necessary around the house. She was not only a caretaker but also a personal companion. She spent quality time with them...
Kathy K.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
My direct experience with caregiving encompasses caring for my own elderly parents (I am so lucky to be able to help) and aunt, who has dementia, as well as professionally as a surgical and endoscopy tech in which I was involved in the care of many elderly patients.
I also have experience with a transferring from the Sprite...
Lisa can also help with: Mobility assistance, dementia, meal prep, light cleaning, companionship, errands & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Lisa is a compassionate caregiver and treated my mom as a close friend or family member. I can't say enough good things about the quality of care she provides. Her conversations were enriching for mom; she made her laugh and was a good listener when mom needed to...
Sue D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Joan and For the past 10 years, I have worked towards helping seniors and making sure I put a smile on their faces at the end of the day. I have experience working with individuals suffering from dementia, Alzheimer's, stroke, diabetes, ALS among others. Over the past years working as a Home Health Aide, I have gained...
Joanita can also help with: Visiting nurse, respite care, hospice services, live-in home care, personal care, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
" Any family would be very lucky to hire Joan. I hired a lot of people to help me care for my family member. Joan was the best. Joan is smart, caring and reliable. She worked for me for more than four years. We worked together doing feeding, changing and oral...
Paula C.
Diana S.
Stoughton, MA
$15-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Jill-of-all-trades Available For Anything And Everything You Need
5.0
(2)
I can offer you over 25 years experience in personal assisting, child care, home care (residential and commercial cleaning), cooking, and so much more. I am also a certified addiction counselor, and I have over 20 years experience in all things administrative (office management, bookkeeping, human resources, executive support,...
Diana can also help with: Home modification, meal prep, visiting physician, companionship, errands, personal care & more
5.0
"Miracle worker is what comes to mind! She has done everything from helping with our errands, caring for our cat and dog, cleaning our house, cooking meals, helping with parties, and even assisting us with caring for an elderly family member. She's definitely a...
Cheryl M.
I have been able to help many lovely people stay in their own homes by providing private care. I feel this is important for people to be comfortable in their own homes. This gives me pleasure knowing that I'm giving people the care that they need in the comfort of their own surroundings.
Catherine can also help with: Personal care, errands, meal prep, light cleaning, hospice services, dementia & more
Skills:
CNA
Hi there! I'm a 23-year-old caregiver with 2 years of experience in providing compassionate care for elderly individuals. My approach is centered around empathy, reliability, and respect, ensuring that seniors receive the attentive and personalized support they deserve. Whether assisting with daily activities, offering...
Marybeth can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, transportation, errands
I am an RN with nearly 20 years of experience. I currently work in homecare and enjoy supporting older adults to maintain their independence and age in place. I have a vast skill set and in depth knowledge of how to assist older adults, including med management, home safety, and mobility assistance. I am seeking a part time or...
Rachel can also help with: Errands, dementia, light cleaning, home modification, respite care, meal prep & more
I'd describe my personality as caring and kind and respectful care giver and a babysitter that has over 10 years of experience
Micheline can also help with: Errands, companionship, dementia, transportation
I have a degree from Berklee College of Music and have taught and performed in the Boston area after graduating. I have over 10 years experience working as a receptionist/concierge at senior living communities in Newton, Massachusetts. I also worked as a therapeutic housemate in Northampton, Massachusetts for adults suffering...
David can also help with: Live-in home care, meal prep, mobility assistance, light cleaning, errands, companionship & more
I enjoy taking care of people and helping them meet their needs. I would love to get a part-time job working with seniors so that I can learn about their experiences and also have something to do on the side. I am very passionate when it comes to talking to them, hear their stories or telling them tories, giving them their...
Lenyn can also help with: Home modification, dementia, live-in home care, personal care, specialized care
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Recent caregiver reviews in Westwood, MA
Cherardi N.
5.0
Cherardi took excelent care of my father who has dementia and severe memory loss. She is extremely patient and kind with him. She was able to provide personal training for him (as she has a background in exersise science) which was really helpful in keeping him active. She also had the patience to...
- Care member
Mariam N.
5.0
Mariam has been helping me take care of my 88 year old mother who has late stage dementia for a month, five days each week. I am very grateful to have such a kind, professional and skilled caregiver.
- Care member
Elizabeth P.
5.0
Elizabeth is very competent, unusually empathetic, utterly trustworthy and a joy to work with. I’m a retired doctor and know quite a bit about good caretakers. You couldn’t do better than Elizabeth.
- Care member
Tamaina D.
5.0
I suffered a spinal cord injury in 2002 and have hired many PCAs Tammy is among a select few that I have looked forward to seeing each week. Tammy’s constant smile, her beautiful disposition along with her attentiveness to taking excellent care of me makes her an outstanding person and PCA. I...
- Care member
Chris C.
5.0
Chris is very patient and understands how to properly care for elderly and dementia patients. I would highly recommend her.
- Nora K.
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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 April, 2025 is $31.00 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 Westwood, MA?
There are currently 6 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.