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Cathy F.


Somerville, MA

$25-35/hr7 yrs exp

I Am Looking For Part Time Flexible Days/ Hours

5.0

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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have been a companion/caregiver since 2017 for ladies with dementia. I love dogs & cats. I love to cook and am an excellent cook. I will do light housework, laundry, grocery shopping, errands, take to Dr appointments, movies etc . I am very patient, compassionate, trustworthy. dependable, funny and love to chat and I am really...
Cathy can also help with: Dementia, personal care
5.0
"Cathy was a caregiver to my mother from Oct 2017-June 2021(when she suddenly passed). She has a knack, getting a shy very reserved person out of their shell and having belly laughing conversations. Cathy values the relationship she has with the person she is...

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Denise H.


Wakefield, MA

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Certified Nursing Assistant CNA/Home Health Aid HHA

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

CNA/Hospice care Hi! My name is Denise and I have been a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) for over 13 years. I live in Wakefield with my husband and daughter. My senior care journey began in 2011, at a nursing home, then onto assisted living facilities, private home care and worked as a Care Coordinator. I previously worked...
Denise can also help with: Companionship, hospice services, light cleaning, meal prep, dementia, errands & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Dee was a godsend for our family! She worked nights for my in-laws who where both confused and VERY high maintenance at night. She has a very easy way about her, a warm sunny personality and a great sense of humor which my father in law loved. She was professional...

Brenda M.

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Penelope N.


Dedham, MA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Senior's Companion - Caregiver

Hired by 3 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: Dementia, personal care, respite care, home modification, live-in home care
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.

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Doreen G.


Waltham, MA

$35/hr10 yrs exp

I'm a professional caregiver with experience of 15 years working with seniors and people with disabilities and those that have a lot of needs especially those that have dementia, Alzheimer's, stroke patients, Parkinson's disease, and kids with autism. I also provide my clients with transportation especially when are going for...
5.0
"Doreen is is a very caring and compassionate person. She is extremely patient, trustworthy and dependable."

Kathleen R.

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Cynthia B.


Arlington, MA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Expert Senior Caregiver / Caregiver Coach

3.0

(2)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 10 plus years of experience. I went to Wellesley College and Harvard Grad School. I have a background in medicine. I am warm, open hearted and take pleasure working with seniors. I ensure the highest client safety and well-being. I have glowing references. Experience in day and night care. Have assisted clients with...
Cynthia can also help with: Companionship, hospice services, light cleaning, meal prep, dementia, errands & more
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Cynthia worked for us for over a year, caring for our parents who both had different types of dementia. She always met each where they were. Cynthia is cheery, dependable and brilliantly adept at lifting everyone’s mood; she is entertaining and engaging and...

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Domenica M.


Waltham, MA

$22-30/hr1 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Assist residents with daily living and provision of fun, safe and engaging activities to ensure that their days are happy and fulfilling. Provided non-medical home care service to elderly/disabled patients. Focused on personal care, companionship, homemaking, and transportation. Assisted patients with bathing, clothing, feeding,...
Domenica can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, live-in home care, meal prep, dementia, errands & more
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Sorry for the late review. Domenica was great and took care of everything. Got me to and from my appointment with no issues."

Marc H.

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Joshua W.


Stoneham, MA

$20-40/hr10 yrs exp

Compassionate And Caring Caregiver

I am a dedicated, compassionate , reliable and trustworthy caregiver with 10 plus years of experience of taking care of elderly patients in their homes . Committed to improving the overall wellbeing and health through personal care . In the past 10 years I have taken care of stroke patients , patients with dementia and patients...
Joshua can also help with: Companionship, hospice services, light cleaning, live-in home care, dementia, errands & more
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Joshua is responsible dependable kind and gentle. He was willing to come when I needed him outside his regularly scheduled hours I knew I could count on him to do a great job taking care of my husband. I highly recommend him"

Louise G.

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Shamim M.


Woburn, MA

$35/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Experienced with interacting with elderly and helping them become more independent and comfortable. I help with activities of daily living, doctors visits, grocery shopping, companionship, cooking, light house keeping, medication reminders, entertainment and. Record management. I am kind, patient, timely, attentive,...
Shamim can also help with: Companionship, hospice services, light cleaning, live-in home care, dementia, errands & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Shamim is a wonderful, knowledgeable, reliable, and extremely caring person. She is a one-in-a-million caregiver! It has been a pleasure and an honor to bring her into our family to care for my mother. Truly a treasure."

Lorraine T.

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Christine V.


Waltham, MA

$20-40/hr10 yrs exp

Looking For An Experienced Caregiver For Your Loved One?

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have over 15 years of experience caring for seniors, assisting them with personal care, meal preparations, medication reminders, light housekeeping, errands, transportation to physicians, or family visitations, wheelchair/bed transfers, Hoyer lifts, board transfers and companionship. I am very passionate about what I do...
Christine can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, meal prep, mobility assistance, dementia, home modification & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Christine is very knowledgeable and caring. She makes every client feel comfortable and did a lot for my mother, who loved her dearly. Christine made it possible for Mom to join in with family when her mobility was limited. Anyone would be fortunate to have...

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Susan R.


Brighton, MA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

RN Looking For A Care Giving Job

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

RN with over 30 years of working in hospitals, rehabilitation, and private duty cases and caring for seniors in the home Experienced in neurological diseases (stroke rehabilitation and multiple sclerosis ) orthopedic injuries, kidney and diabetic patients and Alzheimer's. Will provide care for activities of daily living,...
Susan can also help with: Companionship, hospice services, meal prep, mobility assistance, dementia, home modification & more
5.0
"Susan has been caring for my 95 year old mother for the past two years. She has been such a blessing as she is so much more than we had hoped for in a caregiver! She is kind and so thoughtful, and provides real and meaningful companionship for my mom. She is...

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Erin C.


Dedham, MA

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Retired RN Available For Personal Care, Companionship, Housekeeping, Meal Prep. And Transportation

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Erin, I have over 20 years nursing experience working with many different patient populations, including acute & long term care, oncology, dementia, hospice and end of life care. As a nurse I have helped individuals with injections, colostomy care, wound care, g tubes, bathing, incontinence help, support and...
Erin can also help with: Companionship, hospice services, light cleaning, meal prep, dementia, errands & more
5.0
"Erin helped my wife and I to administer shots that my wife required and trained me how to do it myself (which I had never done before). Erin was knowledgeable, professional, detail oriented, friendly and good natured. After she did the first couple of shots, and...

Wells B.

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Sharifah N.


Waltham, MA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Certified Nursing Assistant

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hey there, I grew up with my grandparents who I took care of for over 15 years. I saw how needy and beautiful it is to takecare of seniors. I decided to work with seniors. I am a Certified Nursing Assistant, I have worked with wonderful people and I have learnt to be patient with all kinds of patients both with physical and...
Sharifah can also help with: Companionship, hospice services, light cleaning, live-in home care, dementia, errands & more
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Sharifah is knowledgeable, thoughtful and an overall expert elderly/dementia caregiver. She anticipates my mother's needs as her disease progresses and is always willing to step in and offer advice and resolutions as needed. We mostly appreciate how dynamic...

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Barbara G.


Newton Center, MA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Elder Care Companion

Compassionate and caring mature elder care companion offering assistance to clients including light housekeeping, errands, local drives, light meal prep, medication reminders and activities such as hobbies. I enjoyed taking care of my elderly parents very much for many years and understand how important it is for clients and...
Barbara can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, meal prep, dementia, errands
5.0
"Barbara always has a positive attitude which she conveys to everyone. Barbara accepts and befriends everyone; she does not judge anyone on their physical or intellectual abilities. She is a caring person who does not leave anyone in a crisis situation. After...

Diane G.

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Brendah A.


Waltham, MA

$30-50/hr6 yrs exp

I Love To Love

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

With over 10 years experience being in the medical field, I have all the necessary skills to care for your loved one both at home and in an assisted living facility. Experience with dementia, Parkinson's disease, hospice, companion, personal care etc are what I excel in.
Brendah can also help with: Companionship, hospice services, light cleaning, meal prep, dementia, errands & more
5.0
"Brenda took care of my husband who had Parkinson’s for six months . I found her competent, professional, caring, and reliable. My husband looked forward to seeing Brenda and enjoyed her company. I highly recommend Brenda as a caregiver. "

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Tracy M.


Malden, MA

$35-40/hr10 yrs exp

Companionship And Driver For Your Loved One

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I was a nanny for 15 years and was then offered an elder care job. I have had the greatest experience the past two years. I have had the pleasure of working with a wonderful elderly woman who at first didn't want any help and then we became best friends. We went out for lunch, to the movies, doctor's. appointments, Tai Chi,...
Tracy can also help with: Companionship, hospice services, light cleaning, meal prep, dementia, errands & more
Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

5.0
"Tracy is capable and caring: prompt, considerate, and thoughtful. She always pitches in, is quick to handle requests, and quick to speak up calmly and respectfully if any problems occur. The ideal aide, and we recommend her highly."

Michael P. M.

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Dora G.


Boston, MA

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

Passion And Heart Filled Care To Those I Serve

For over 30 years, I have worked to improve the lives of those I serve and support. From providing exciting and creative meals, companionship, medicine support, grooming (hair or make-up), light house keeping along with transportation for appointments. I am best known for my cooking and variety of healthy meal options. Please...
Dora can also help with: Errands, meal prep, personal care
5.0
"I've been lucky enough to have Dora put together delicious meal for me and others. Her salads are the best I've ever eaten not to mention her presentation of the main course. Can't say enough about her creativity and putting together a dinner for me that I will...

Barbara M.

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Kathy R.


Lexington, MA

$35-50/hr10 yrs exp

Elderly Care/ Companion/

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

My name is Kathy and I live in Lexington, Mass. My passion has always been to care and nurture the elderly, and have been doing it for over 30 years. I worked in nursing homes for several years before becoming a private companion. I have cared for stroke, dementia/ Alzheimer' s patients , MS patients and those ill with cancer. I...
Kathy can also help with: Companionship, meal prep, mobility assistance, personal care, dementia, light cleaning & more
5.0
"It was so difficult to find suitable care for my elderly and sickly parents in their 90's who are now deceased. Most of those that we hired were fired as they were terrible. Stay away from overpriced agencies who send unqualified, uncaring and undependable...

David G.

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Diana A.


Waltham, MA

$50/hr10 yrs exp

I Am A Self Motivated Smart Companion & Caregiver.

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: Companionship, home modification, hospice services, light cleaning, dementia, errands & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

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. "

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Leonie C.


Somerville, MA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

CAREGIVER EXTRAORDINAIRE

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

CONTACT ME FOR LAST MINUTE COVERAGE !! Holidays/Family Occasions. Short Term/Long Term Domestic and International travel. I accompany minors traveling alone. I accompany the elderly/sick/disabled travelling alone Expertise in Dementia and Alzheimer's as well as Parkinson's My professional experience spans 13 years. I am...
Leonie can also help with: Dementia, respite care, live-in home care, personal care
Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Leonie helped care for my aunt and was a great asset to my aunt's care team. We got to know Leonie when we would visit my aunt and witnessed their interactions on many occasions. Leonie's spirit and energy made her a great companion to my aunt, keeping my aunt...

Noam L.

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Susan M.


West Roxbury, MA

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Overseeing the care of my own aging parents, I have again realized my love of the elder population. I possess a great knowledge both professionally and personally in the care needs of the Elder population. I have worked in elder care for over 20 years, in home care as case manager, nursing home as director of social services...
Susan can also help with: Companionship, hospice services, light cleaning, meal prep, dementia, errands & more
5.0
"I have known Susan professionally for several years, and am confident stating that her dedication, professionalism, and compassion is rarely equaled in the field of care giving. Susan has been considered as one of the family to her clients. She is very well...

Brendan K.

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Recent companion care reviews in Cambridge, MA

Cathy F.

5.0

Cathy has provided care for my 95-year-old mother, who is dealing with dementia, for over six years. Cathy has been an invaluable support and has consistently demonstrated qualities that make an exceptional caregiver. She has consistently shown up on time and has been incredibly dependable. Cathy...

- Care member

Denise H.

5.0

Dee is not only an amazing caregiver but also a wonderful person. She takes such pride in her care for her clients. She is compassionate, patient, loving and understanding. She has cared for me for a couple years now and I couldn’t ask for a better caregiver. I will always highly recommend her to...

- Care member

Penelope N.

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 parents, and had a very thoughtful and...

- Nicholas M.

Doreen G.

5.0

Doreen is a fantastic worker, she cares deeply about her work and is very passionate about the care she gives her clients. She has a special quality about her and as soon as you meet her you will adore her! She has a calming presence and a warm and friendly smile. She is punctual, reliable, and...

- Kathleen M.

Cynthia B.

5.0

Cynthia worked for us for over a year, caring for our parents who both had different types of dementia. She always met each where they were. Cynthia is cheery, dependable and brilliantly adept at lifting everyone’s mood; she is entertaining and engaging and extremely tuned in to all safety...

- Care member

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