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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
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: Home modification, dementia, companionship, meal prep, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Chris is a wonderful addition to our family! My folks embraced her caring personality and became quickly comfortable with her in their home. We are so grateful to have her in our lives!"
Charlene A.
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
(1)
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: Live-in home care, light cleaning, hospice services, dementia, errands, companionship & more
Skills:
CPR
Wound Care
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Donnette has been helping us care for our almost 90 years old mom who needs some help. She is an amazing person who has helped our family immensely. We are lucky to have her."
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: Light cleaning, personal care, mobility assistance, companionship, transportation, dementia & 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, hospice services, light cleaning, dementia, personal care, meal prep & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
Wound Care
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.
5.0
(3)
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: Companionship, errands, dementia, light cleaning, live-in home care, meal prep & more
Skills:
CNA
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
5.0
"Hard worker very reliable very respectful"
Owen L.
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: Light cleaning, errands, meal prep, dementia, mobility assistance, personal care & 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
(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: Dementia, companionship, light cleaning, errands, hospice services, meal prep & more
Skills:
CNA
Medical Equipment Experience
Licensed Nurse
5.0
"Wendi epitomizes every single characteristic you want in a caregiver. She is experienced, kind, compassionate, patient, attentive, energetic, dependable and trustworthy. I have had the honor to work with Wendi for over a year. She is truly a wonderful person."
Jessicca V.
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: Dementia, mobility assistance, companionship, errands, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Lisa has been a wonderful caregiver and companion for my mother over the past year. She is incredibly dependable and reliable. She always lets me know with plenty of notice if she needs time off, and will often pick up shifts if she can when my mom's other aide...
Beth G.
5.0
(1)
I am passionate about the quality of life of our seniors and am dedicated to doing my part! I have been in the field for over 10 years and am currently in school for Nursing!
My optimal goal is to provide my clients with the comfort and care they deserve within their safe place!
I have experience with the...
Tiecha can also help with: Dementia, errands, hospice services, light cleaning, companionship, meal prep & more
5.0
"Hiring Tiecha was the best decision I made when seeking care for my in laws. She always goes above and beyond and really putting time and effort to work with my family. Very outgoing and always made time to do fun activities my in laws enjoyed. It wasn't just about...
Megan H.
5.0
(2)
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: Respite care, personal care, live-in home care, hospice services, visiting nurse, 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: Visiting physician, meal prep, companionship, errands, personal care, home modification & 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: Dementia, light cleaning, errands, hospice services, personal care, meal prep & 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, transportation, errands, meal prep
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: Dementia, errands, home modification, meal prep, respite care, light cleaning & 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: Companionship, errands, transportation, dementia
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: Meal prep, errands, mobility assistance, live-in home care, companionship, light cleaning & more
Chloe N.
Roslindale, MA
$25-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
I worked with Alzheimer's and dementia patients as a caregiver. I loved working with this population
Chloe can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, errands
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: Dementia, personal care, live-in home care, specialized care, home modification
Purity K.
Roxbury, MA
$25-30/hr • 3 yrs exp
I am a caregiver with three years of experience proving companionship and support to seniors, including a 95-year-old client. I am skilled in assisting with daily living tasks such as housekeeping, bathing, dressing, meal preparation and running errands. My motivation is to see seniors leading dignified lives, with comfort and...
Purity can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, mobility assistance, meal prep
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Recent caregiver reviews in Westwood, MA
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.
Donnette M.
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 hesitation!
- Care member
Martin S.
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.
Natalya B.
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 stride. She is a wonderful...
- Destiny L.
Christina P.
5.0
Christina is lovely to have around. Caring, happy professional and energetic. She very knowledgeable and reliable.
- Lisa B.
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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.