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Marie D.


Lynn, MA

$30-50/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(11)

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Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello everyone! During my 20+ years of experience in adult senior care, I had the privilege to take care of wonderful patients such as the elderly needing help with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, feeding, exercise and companionship. I also work with patients with Alzheimer's, Stroke, Quadriplegic,...
Marie can also help with: Errands, dementia, hospice services, light cleaning, live-in home care, companionship & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

5.0
"Marie has been a blessing! She is kind and patient, no matter how the day is going. She is with our mom 10 hours a day. Marie provides support while my mom does her personal care, ensure meds are taken on time, assists mom on the stairs, does the laundry, sees to...

Kathleen H.

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Lisa C.


Groveland, MA

$20-35/hr4 yrs exp

Certified Nursing Assistant

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I have a Bachelor of Science Degree and I have worked in health care for over 25 years, currently as a Certified Nursing Assistant and Home Health Aide. I have provided care for individuals including assisting them with daily activities such as meal preparation, light housekeeping, bathing and dressing, and companionship. This...
Lisa can also help with: Personal care, dementia
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

5.0
"Lisa was indispensable in helping me with my 94-year-old mom. My mom could be difficult at times but Lisa always persevered and turned that frown upside down. Lisa has a wealth of knowledge about aging and came to my rescue so many times by helping me understand...

Susan M.

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Mary M.


Reading, MA

$35-40/hr10 yrs exp

Mary, Caregiver For Your Loved Ones

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: Companionship, hospice services, errands, meal prep, dementia, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

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: Companionship, transportation, errands, visiting physician, meal prep, light cleaning & 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, meal prep, errands, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Susan is caring, thoughtful and extremely reliable. "

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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: Light cleaning, meal prep, 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: Live-in home care, personal 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: Personal care, respite care, dementia, hospice services
5.0
"My family hired Robin to assist with my Mom's care when she developed the end stages of COPD. She came highly recommended from another family with a mother with the same condition. To say the least, she was an "angel" to my sisters and I during a most difficult...

Beth M.

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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: Dementia, personal care, hospice services, live-in home care
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: Companionship, errands, meal prep
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

5.0
"Marie was the caregiver to my dog Duchess whenever I went on vacation. To say she has a passion for animals is an understatement. My dog Duchess was an old dog who needed a lot of care during the last days of her life. I hired Marie to come to my home a few...

Donna G.

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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: Dementia, companionship, hospice services, errands, meal prep, light cleaning & 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, personal care, live-in home 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, respite care, personal 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: Errands, light cleaning, hospice services, dementia, meal prep, companionship & more
Skills:

CPR

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Dee is extremely reliable & has a strong work ethic. Kind & compassionate. Excellent organizational skills. Goes beyond what is expected. It was a pleasure working with her. Mary S."

Mary S.

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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: Dementia, respite care, live-in home care, hospice services
5.0
"Jean was wonderful with my elderly mother with dementia. She's very dependable and caring."

Diane C.

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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: Live-in home care, personal care, home modification
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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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: Errands, companionship, light cleaning, dementia, hospice services, live-in home care & more
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"We are so grateful to Joshua for the extraordinary care he has provided to our father over the past year. Joshua is professional, organized, vigilant, and compassionate, and always kept track of many moving pieces around medications and dietary restrictions. His...

Eleanor C.

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Beth D.


Newburyport, MA

$25-35/hr5 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: Dementia, mobility assistance, companionship, errands, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Beth is caring, engaging, honest and truly listens. She is very very trustworthy, competent, and professional. Beth was flexible and understanding of the nuances and particularities of our home and aged elder needing care."

Care member

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Suzanne H.


Salem, MA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Companionship, Housekeeping, Transportation And Meal Prep

With over 10 years experience in caring for family members with both illness and disability, I feel that patience and understanding of your loved ones needs will give them the best care possible. Available for flexible hours - Quality of life is so important! I enjoy making personal connections and would be more than happy to...
Suzanne can also help with: Companionship, transportation, errands, mobility assistance, light cleaning, meal prep & more
5.0
"Suzanne was helpful, reliable and kind. "

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Recent companion care reviews in Essex, MA

Marie D.

5.0

Marie provided exceptional care for three years as my father's health issues grew increasingly complex. She gave practical advice from small items (good hand lotion) to large (essential equipment as Dad's mobility declined). She always treated Dad with love, respect, and good humor, even when he was...

- Care member

Lisa C.

5.0

Lisa has helped me tremendously for the past 6 months in my healing journeys, including laundry, shopping, showering, house cleaning, grocery shopping, doctor appointments etc. I found Lisa to be dependable, energetic, flexible, trustworthy, kind and thoughtful. I would not hesitate to recommend...

- Betsy S.

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

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