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Mary M.


Reading, MA

$40/hr10 yrs exp

Mary, Caregiver For Your Loved Ones

5.0

(1)

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I loved caring for my aging family members so much, I gave up my full time job to do it. My friends and their friends asked me to help them, and that has kept me busy and loving the work. I can't believe I've been doing this for 10+ years already - time flies when you are having fun. I have experience with memory care,...
Mary can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, light cleaning, companionship, errands, meal prep & more
Skills:

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

5.0
"Mary helped organize a whole team to take care of my father when he came home from the hospital. He was at the end of his life, and wanted to be home. She pulled together 24/7 care for him, stepping in when ever needed to fill the gaps to make sure he had the...

Deb K.

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Tammy G.


Haverhill, MA

$30-45/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Caregiver, Companionship, Shopping, Doctor's Appointments, Etc.

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Provided full time care over a 10 year period for my Dad and then my Mother during terminal illnesses. Manged their care at home and cared for their two cats while providing them the the love, support and dignity they deserved. After my Mother passed, I spent two and a half years taking care on my friend's sister who had...
Tammy can also help with: Personal care, dementia, respite care
5.0
"We feel grateful that Tammy agreed to care for my husband's grandparents. They suddenly found themselves needing 24/7 care in September of 2018. The home care agency that was hired could not fill all the shifts especially during the weekends and holidays. Tammy was...

Diane M.

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Samantha E.


Amesbury, MA

$30/hr9 yrs exp

Home Health Aide Seeking Part/Full Time Employment, M-F

I am a graduate of a nursing assistant program with licensing through the NHBON. I have actively been working with private clients in their homes for nearly 10 years, assisting with their activities of daily life. I'm enthusiastic, hard working, efficient, and a great multi tasker. I'm available in many areas of assistance,...
Samantha can also help with: Visiting physician, meal prep, light cleaning, companionship, errands, transportation & more
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Samantha is a very caring and skilled caregiver. Pays attention to detail, anticipates problems/m and/ or needs, and is a great communicator! Would highly recommend"

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Susan H.


Saugus, MA

$30/hr3 yrs exp

Companion/homemaker For Seniors

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Susan. I am a companion/homemaker and PCA. I will also run errands and light meal prep. I'm kind, caring and compassionate. I have done house cleaning in the past and I can also do some dog walking. I can provide references upon request. The point of my position is to help your loved one remain in their home...
Susan can also help with: Mobility assistance, companionship, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep, errands & more
5.0
"She is wonderful person! And very caring !!"

Ruby G.

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Wendy C.


North Reading, MA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Elderly Help/companionship

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi- I am a 53-year-old woman living in North Reading. I have recently retired after 25 years of working as a Sr. Business Partner in healthcare Human Resources. Although my career was not clinical, I am very aware of medical terminology. I can help in the home with laundry, light house-keeping, food prep, transportation to...
Wendy can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, errands
5.0
"Wendy is a wonderful, compassionate, professional, and responsible caregiver! Our Dad can't stop sharing how incredible Wendy is. Our family feels so blessed!"

Jayne S.

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Eduada M.


Malden, MA

$20-30/hr2 yrs exp

4.0

(4)

Caregiver Companion and Personal Care Hello, My name is Eduarda and I'm 20 years old, I have been here in the US for about 6 years I also speak Portuguese. 3 years of experience I worked in the past (In-home 24/7 care) I have references from my Clients I have my own Car/Drivers license CPR and First Aid certificate...
Eduada can also help with: Personal care, live-in home care
5.0
"She very nice person and she is very hard worker"

Soraia C.

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Robin M.


Salem, MA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Providing care for our parents, our loved ones, as they deserve to be looked after, is the most profound gift we can give to them. Many families defer to the wishes of their loved ones to remain at home for the duration of their illness or for the last phase of their life. While this is a loving and compassionate decision, it...
Robin can also help with: Hospice services, respite care, personal care, dementia
5.0
"We hired Robin through a recommendation of a friend. My Mom had Lewey Body Dementia, which is the most aggressive form of dementia. My Mom was a sweet lady very lovable but her mind was not always her own anymore and she was tough , she got mean, she got...

Lisa K.

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Kaylyn M.


Amesbury, MA

$28/hr9 yrs exp

Seeking Senior Care Position

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I am a seasoned professional with extensive experience working with older adults in various capacities. I am currently interested in providing companionship for an older adult living their own home. My goal is to provide assistance in effort to successfully thrive while aging in place. I'm able to assist with ADLs and...
Kaylyn can also help with: Meal prep, transportation, errands, dementia, light cleaning, personal care & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

5.0
"My elderly mother loved Kaylyn. Terrific personality, very caring and warm. Also responsible, flexible, conscientious, professional, and responsive."

Margot R.

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Fern L.


Merrimac, MA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Certified Medical Assistant,

I graduated from Necco, taking the Certified Medical Assistant Program with honors. I worked 10 years in Rheumatology, 12 years in Dermatology, I have done private care for elderly in years past. The last 2 years I took care of my mom who had Alzheimer's, I had her come to my house to live us, which was one of the most rewarding...
Fern can also help with: Hospice services, live-in home care, personal care, dementia
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

5.0
"To Whom It May Concern: It is with great pleasure that I write this review for Fern L. The care that she gave my parents was unparalleled. Fern cared for my parents as if they were her own. Her caring, warm sensitivity to my parents needs was extraordinary....

Jean K.

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Marie O.


Seabrook, NH

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Care Giver Up To 30 Hours Week

I have over 15 years of varied experience working with elders. My experience includes working as a special programs case manager and assessing elders needs in their homes and hospital settings. In addition I have a degree in human services and a minor in counseling. I have earned a certificate as a professional organizer and...
Marie can also help with: Errands, meal prep, companionship
Skills:

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Marie is an outstanding caregiver. Personally, she is patient, compassionate, respectful, reliable, has excellent interpersonal skills and is a wonderful communicator. Her empathetic personality is encouraging and positive. She has effective time management skills...

Janice D.

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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: Hospice services, companionship, meal prep, light cleaning, errands, dementia & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

CPR

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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Lisa C.


Saugus, MA

$15-25/hr6 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I enjoy making people happy. I realize some families need help with one parent or the other. I would love to help those families if I can. I helped care for my Nana Flo. God rest her soul. She had mobility issues and dementia. I also helped with her medication and numerous doctors visits. I just spent time talking with her or...
Lisa can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, personal care
5.0
"We hired Lisa to care for our 90 year old mother with slight dementia. Lisa was a god send she loved our mother like her own. Lisa cooked meals, made moms bed, gave her showers, vacuumed and dusted. Our mother is moving to an assisted living facility otherwise...

Luanne F.

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Carmen H.


Haverhill, MA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Personal Care Attendant Looking For Part-time Day Work, Monday Through Friday , No Weekends.

PCA, respite care, transportation, help with assisting medication, meal prep, light housekeeping, companionship.
Carmen can also help with: Dementia, personal care, respite care
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Carmen genuinely cares for all her patients. She did my mother's hair, painted her nails, brought her out and so many more extras!!! She's amazing and my mother adored her."

Freedom C.

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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, meal prep, dementia, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

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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Jean G.


Andover, MA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Here To Support You And Your Family

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, I'm a dedicated and compassionate provider of elder care for the past 20 years giving companionship and comfort to loved ones. I'm patient, personable and professional in responding to the personal needs of individuals while treating ones with dignity and respect. I'm experienced with monitoring patients suffering from...
Jean can also help with: Respite care, live-in home care, hospice services, dementia
5.0
"Jean was wonderful with my elderly mother with dementia. She's very dependable and caring."

Diane C.

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Chante T.


Amesbury, MA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Certified Nursing Assistant Available Full Time

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I am a CNA . I have experience working in nursing homes as well as in home care. I have taken care of my own mother, grandmother, and grandfather. To be a senior care provider, to be able to be a part of someone's day who needs companionship or help in the home on that particular day, is making a difference in someone's life....
Chante can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, companionship, meal prep, errands, hospice services & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Chante was such a wonderful, caring and loving caretaker for my Mom. The care that she provided was so professional and appreciated. She always kept my family appraised of how Mom was progressing and offered advice and assistance. The bond she established with...

Jim S.

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Angelina M.


Amesbury, MA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver And/or Babysitter/Nanny

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE: Anesthesia Technician: 2001 2014 Supported patient recovery Assisted in preparing the patient before surgery Helped to intubate and/or extubate patients Followed guidelines, policy regulations and safety requirements Communicated with different departments Responsible of ordering hospital supplies Adapted...
Angelina can also help with: Home modification, personal care, live-in home care
5.0
"Angelina has been a wonderful caregiver for our Dad. She is extremely responsible and caring. She is easy to communicate with and is always punctual. She is intuitive about what needs to be done and never misses a beat. She is flexible if we are running late...

Jed P.

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Heidi B.


Groveland, MA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hello, My Name Is Heidi. Senior Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 12 years of experience in personal care. Experience with dementia and Alzheimer's. I am able to help with Transportation, Meal Preparation, Medication prompting, medication preparation, companionship, and light house cleaning. I am a natural caregiver and enjoy helping others very much.
Heidi can also help with: Companionship, meal prep, errands, dementia, light cleaning
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Heidi was life-saver time and again for our family during the years she helped care for our widowed dad, who was living somewhat independently in a senior retirement community but in great need of assistance because of his deepening dementia and other occasional...

Hans S.

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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: Live-in home care, dementia, light cleaning, hospice services, errands, companionship & 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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Beth D.


Newburyport, MA

$25-35/hr4 yrs exp

Experienced, Compassionate Caregiver

It would be my honor to care for you or your loved one with dignity and compassion. Capabilities include supportive care, light housekeeping, shopping or running errands, meal preparation, companionship, engagement, and transportation. Medication, grooming, bathing, dressing, and continence cues or assistance. Assist to stand or...
Beth can also help with: Companionship, errands, meal prep, dementia, mobility assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

5.0
"Beth gave us a knowledgeable, honest, very useful assessment of our situation. "

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Recent companion care reviews in Essex, MA

Mary M.

5.0

Mary helped organize a whole team to take care of my father when he came home from the hospital. He was at the end of his life, and wanted to be home. She pulled together 24/7 care for him, stepping in when ever needed to fill the gaps to make sure he had the coverage he needed. She contacted...

- Deb K.

Tammy G.

5.0

We feel grateful that Tammy agreed to care for my husband's grandparents. They suddenly found themselves needing 24/7 care in September of 2018. The home care agency that was hired could not fill all the shifts especially during the weekends and holidays. Tammy was willing to fill those spots and...

- Diane M.

Samantha E.

5.0

Samantha is incredibly hard working, diligent and dedicated to any task, role and responsibility she is delegated. She is self-directed and self-navigates the most effective path forward or resolution. She is gifted working with any patient demographic in addition to her medical skill-set. She is an...

- Care member

Susan H.

5.0

Susan is caring, thoughtful and extremely reliable.

- Care member

Wendy C.

5.0

Wendy is a wonderful, compassionate, professional, and responsible caregiver! Our Dad can't stop sharing how incredible Wendy is. Our family feels so blessed!

- Jayne S.

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