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Shamim M.


Woburn, MA

$27-50/hr3 yrs exp

5.0

(3)

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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: Light cleaning, dementia, companionship, hospice services, errands, live-in home care & more
Skills:

CNA

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

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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Anne W.


Woburn, MA

$24-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I am a private Health care giver I am a passionate flexible and healthy person who loves what I do by making different in people's lives to value in a supportive environment promoting the health independent and social interaction of senior and treat everybody equal by there human rights I have 19 years of experience certified...
Anne can also help with: Hospice services, companionship, live-in home care, light cleaning, home modification, dementia & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Anne is extraordinary competent, dedicated and compassionate. She will provide the best care possible for your loved ones"

Linda C.

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

CNA

5.0
"Joshua cared for my husband, a stroke survivor, five days a week for about 5 years, until recently. He was skilled, strong, sensible, and quiet, working in our home and taking my husband to appointments and social occasions. He helped my husband to get in and out...

Care member

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Matilda M.


Belmont, MA

$25-35/hr8 yrs exp

Detailed Oriented Passionate Caregiver

I am a compassionate caregiver with several years of experience in dedicated patient care working both in assisted living facilities and private homes. have experience in hospice care, Alzheimer's, dementia, companionship just to mention but a few. I am passionate about elder care and skilled at managing schedules of patients...
Matilda can also help with: Errands, dementia, light cleaning, live-in home care, companionship, hospice services & more
Skills:

Wound Care

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Matilda was fantastic! Looked after my wife who was in home hospice. Took care of both of us. Highly skilled at home health care. Always reliable, caring and calming in a difficult situation. I would hire Matilda again in a heartbeat if I needed home health care."

Care member

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Lande P.


Malden, MA

$40/hr6 yrs exp

Fun Caregiver

4.3

(3)

I am a New Graduate Nurse, mother of three babies My motivation for Nursing is a spiritually rewarding day in and day out. Being a Nurse is my passion. I knew nursing was a good fit for me because my personality tends is to help those who are suffering and make a great impact on their life, that is what Jesus did for me. I want...
Lande can also help with: Personal care, home modification, companionship, dementia
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

CPR

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Linda D.


Dedham, MA

$15-25/hr7 yrs exp

Senior Care - Companion/Errands/Drs. Appts./Medication Management

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have over 7 years experience with senior care and companionship which includes medication management, doctor's appointments, advocacy, house work, meal prep, and errands. I am extremely organized and compassionate to all my senior friends. I have experience with home care and assisted living care. Seniors' dignity is a...
5.0
"Linda is wonderful. While we only worked with her for a short time, she was a welcomed edition to our team and helped tremendously at the very end of our need. She is caring and understanding, and is sincere in her effort and compassion for her patients. Do not...

Bill C.

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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: Light cleaning, companionship, errands, hospice services, dementia, meal prep & more
5.0
"Susan is the most wonderful and caring person. She sincerely loves the people she cares for and it is not just a job to her. We could never imagine a more capable and caring person. We had the best when we had Susan."

Janet N.

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Franco M.


Waltham, MA

$30-45/hr9 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Am a senior caregiver, Negative for COVID-19, vaccinated & already got my booster shot. I'm compassionate with experience of 10 years in taking care of patients especially stroke patients, arthritis patients, dementia patients, Alzheimer's disease patients to make a meaningful difference and helping them by Providing...
Franco can also help with: Personal care, hospice services, dementia, respite care, live-in home care, home modification & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"He is very professional and knowledgeable about all aspects of Alzheimer's, dementia and senior care. He really cares for the clients."

Deborah S.

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Cathy F.


Somerville, MA

$25-35/hr7 yrs exp

I Am Looking For Part Time Flexible Days/ Hours

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 has worked for 2 years taking care of my 91 years old mother who has dementia. My mom lives alone, with her small dog Petunia. Cathy cooks meals, does groceries, takes mom to doctors appointments, does light housework and laundry, as well as anything else...

Eliza G.

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Brendah A.


Waltham, MA

$30-50/hr5 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: Light cleaning, dementia, hospice services, meal prep, errands, companionship & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

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. "

Care member

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Leonie C.


Somerville, MA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

CAREGIVER EXTRAORDINAIRE

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Contact me for all last minute coverage!! Expertise in Dementia and Alzheimer's as well as Parkinson's My professional experience spans 12 years. I am dependable and reliable and come with impeccable references, fully vaccinated, boosted and COVID compliant. I am college trained and CPR capable. Availability is 7 days per...
Leonie can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, personal care, respite care
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

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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Allen N.


Waltham, MA

$45/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My name is Allen and I am a female. I love to sing, play games like bingo and cards and help people. Am a certified Nursing Assistant with 8 years of experience with seniors. I have experience with Dementia and Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, Stroke care, Assisting with errands , Palliative care, hospice...
Allen can also help with: Respite care, dementia, live-in home care, personal care, hospice services
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"I worked with Allen a year go. She was very good at communication, punctual, tidy and very consistent with her job. She was very polite and respectful with the client. I would recommend Allen to a friend and would want to work with her again."

Doreen A.

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Suzanne G.


Natick, MA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a very compassionate and hard working person who has been working in this field for over 12 years. I have skilled training in elderly care from companionship, personal care, COPD, dementia, hospice, medication management, multiple sclerosis, stroke patients and much more. I am known to be someone who goes above and beyond...
Suzanne can also help with: Meal prep, errands, light cleaning, companionship, dementia, hospice services & more
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

CNA

5.0
"Suzanne was a very attentive and intuitive caregiver for my mother. She has a lot of patience with the elderly She has experience advocating with Dr. office visits, managing meds, all ADL's. Experience with incontinence, colostomy care. In addition She is a...

Charlene G.

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Melissa D.


Woburn, MA

$25-30/hr4 yrs exp

Compassionate And Caring Companion

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! Im Melissa, a 42-year-old stay at home mom of 10-year-old twins who are in school. I am looking for some part time work that is flexible with the school year calendar in regards to school holidays and vacation weeks. While I have no medical training for elder care, I do have a good amount of experience with elderly family...
Melissa can also help with: Dementia, errands, light cleaning, meal prep, companionship, mobility assistance & more
5.0
"I can't recommend Melissa enough. She was fabulous at engaging my father, as well as problem solving when urgent issues arose. Melissa has a kind, can-do attitude, and a down-to-earth nature."

Michael P. M.

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Saymon A.


Stoneham, MA

$25-35/hr1 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Saymon, 31 yo, a very positive and confident guy with a solid proficiency in assisting children, adults and seniors in activities of daily living. Well versed in helping people with personal tasks and providing companionship. I am trilingual: Portuguese, Spanish and English (and just started studying French...
Saymon can also help with: Live-in home care, companionship, errands, personal care, meal prep, light cleaning & more
5.0
"I had the pleasure of meeting and working with Saymon A. I am a 77 yo disabled woman who lives alone and I needed someone to drive me to and from my doctor's office for a medical procedure. Since I have difficulty getting in and out of most low cars, I asked...

Phyllis G.

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Melissa I.


Medford, MA

$15-20/hr5 yrs exp

Creative Responsible Female Seeking Senior Care Positions

I have experience working with retired seniors in non-profit volunteer settings, and assisting them in their projects. In addition, I have provided care services for my grandmother, who has lived in a senior community for several years. I provide companionship, cooking meals, walking, reading, and good conversation. I am...
Melissa can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, respite care, hospice services, personal care, errands & more
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Hanifah N.


Wayland, MA

$11-50/hr4 yrs exp

CARE GIVER

Iam an experienced care giver of 4 years I deal with dementia, Alzheimer's and hospice care . I also do feeding, medication reminders, bathing and companionship. Putting a smile on my clients face is my greatest joy and I would love to work with you
Hanifah can also help with: Companionship, errands, hospice services, light cleaning, meal prep, dementia & more
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

5.0
"I have known Hanifah for five years. She was the home health aid for my wife until her passing. It was a remarkable blessing to find Hanifah and have her skills and loving attention to help care for my dear wife in the final years of her life. Hanifah is competent,...

Paul C.

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Kathy R.


Lexington, MA

$30-50/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, personal care, light cleaning, mobility assistance, dementia, meal prep & more
5.0
"We hired Kathy in August to help care for our father who has early onset dementia. We moved him to MA from CT this summer which was a very disruptive and hard life change for him. My father is a proud, intelligent, kind man, and we knew that we needed to find...

Care member

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Barbara R.


Jamaica Plain, MA

$50/hr10 yrs exp

Warm And Compassionate Elder Care Expert Looking To Care For Your Loved One

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a fun-loving, warm and compassionate woman with more than 20 years experience of working closely with seniors and their loved ones. As a retired executive director of New Bridge on the Charles' assisted living community in Dedham, I have a true passion and understanding of what it takes to care for and support elders and...
Barbara can also help with: Dementia, personal care, respite care, hospice services
5.0
"As CEO of H. SeniorLife I had the good fortune to recruit Barbara R. to run HSL's new AL community. At the time Barbara was Executive Director of one of Boston's premier AL facilities for people with dementia. Barbara was charged with opening and operating...

Len F.

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Recent companion care reviews in Newton, MA

Shamim M.

5.0

Shamim is an extremely qualified home health aid and a wonderful person. She treated my mother as if she were her own grandmother and treated her with respect, kindness and patience. When my mother had a medical emergency she kept her composure and was able to safely get my mother the help she...

- Care member

Anne W.

5.0

Anne is extraordinary competent, dedicated and compassionate. She will provide the best care possible for your loved ones

- Linda C.

Domenica M.

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.

Joshua W.

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.

Matilda M.

5.0

Matilda was referred to me to one of my mom’s hospice nurses. She came into my family’s lives in a very difficult situation and did an amazing job. She spent every night with my mom at the end of her life and handled it with compassion and grace. I would highly recommend her as a care giver.

- Care member

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