Find Top Memory and Dementia Care Near Me in Dorchester, MA
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60 dementia care are listed in Dorchester, MA
The average posted rate is $23/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby dementia care is 3 years
Dementia care in Dorchester, MA
Have 5 years experience Cna. I have 3 years working with person with dementia, bathing, dressing and much more
Florentina can also help with: Personal care, live-in home care, dementia
Am a dedicated care giver with 4 years of experience providing exceptional care for adults I have worked with dementia and Alzheimer's clients. Worked at both nursing homes and on individual clients.
Mary can also help with: Meal prep, companionship, transportation, errands, light cleaning
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
CPR
Randi R.
Dorchester, MA
$19-25/hr
I love making connections in any way shape or form, especially those who have lifelong advice and memories. Although not professionally experienced, I do have experience caring for my grandfather when he had dementia. Currently working part time at a home health facility so definitely something I'm passionate about!
Randi can also help with: Light cleaning
Hi! My name is Lauren, I have worked in dementia and hospice care for about 3 years now. I started out in the kitchen and worked my way to being an activities assistant! I started nursing school in August of 2023 and I am due to graduate in 2026. Since starting nursing school I have started doing CNA work along with activities....
Lauren can also help with: Hospice services, respite care, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep
I am a certified nursing assistant & home health aide. Dementia and Alzheimer training. CPR CERTIFIED.
I have 6 years actively working in the USA.
I am a 7 year medicine student back in Honduras (my. Country of origin) short one more year to be a doctor in general medicine and surgery) I been volunteer at day cares , old folks...
Dedri can also help with: Light cleaning, live-in home care, companionship, dementia, hospice services, errands & more
Skills:
CNA
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am kind, hardworking, a good communicator, I'm very patient, a good listener and enjoy working closely with others - especially older people. I been working as a Nurse Assistant over 7 Years now.
Experiences
Have-worked in end of life care for many years, helping to make comfortable .-I am experienced in personal grooming...
Florentina can also help with: Companionship, dementia, home modification, hospice services, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
CNA
5.0
"I Rate Florentina 100% she is the Best "
Care member
Edeze P.
Dorchester, MA
$30-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
I'm a skilled and experienced caregiver. I do companionship and homecare. I treat my Client with compassion, love and respect. I love caring for others.
I'd describe my personality as Honest, Responsible and mindfull
I like caring for seniors because I see my own parents on them.
I'm looking for a job that focus on Client...
Edeze can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, companionship, mobility assistance, light cleaning
Gladys B.
Medford, MA
$25/hr • 4 yrs exp
I Just Love Working With Elderly Helping Them With Their Needs, It Is Rewarding !
5.0
(1)
I am an experienced CNA/HHA with passion and empathy. I have had an opportunity of taking care of a number of elderly with different challenges like Alzheimer's and dementia among others. Working with them was never a challenge because I look at it as a lesson learned.
Gladys can also help with: Light cleaning, live-in home care, companionship, meal prep, mobility assistance, personal care & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"She is a hardworking individual, with great care for the people she works with."
Susan N.
5.0
(5)
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: Dementia, light cleaning, meal prep, companionship, hospice services, errands & more
5.0
"Brendah has been with us for a few weeks so far, and she is great. She is on time, quick to learn, and friendly. Her medical background is also helpful with providing care. Thanks Brendah for being an excellent caregiver!"
Dianna H.
5.0
(8)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi I'm a nurse assistant (CNA )with 21 years of experience. I'm HHA, PCA, CPR & FIRST AID certified. I've worked 9 years in a nursing home. I have experience with Dementia, Alzheimer, & Parkinson's patients. The reason I love to take care of the elderly is because it allows me to give back to families by being a helping hand....
Kenia can also help with: Companionship, home modification, hospice services, light cleaning, dementia, errands & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Kenia took care of my father who had Alzheimer's. It was a great fit from the start. Her energy and enthusiasm is contagious. She is one of the only caregivers, besides my mother, that my dad tolerated. And she and my mom became good friends. If only we had found...
Gia L.
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: Dementia, respite care, live-in home care, personal care, visiting nurse, hospice services & 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.
Allen N.
Waltham, MA
$30-35/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
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: Personal care, dementia, hospice services, respite care, live-in home care
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"We hired Allen to care for my father while he was home. We had numerous aids and nurses visiting him and Allen was be far the best!
Knowledgeable, caring, thoughtful, dependable and great to just sit and talk to.
Our only problem with Allen is that we could not...
Greg B.
5.0
(1)
I have taken care of elders w/ dementia.
Both in home & in a facility. I care very much about the people I work for & I am very patient, kind and at ease helping patients with dementia to have an easier time. Whether they have just started experiencing it or they are in the throes of it.
With one of my patients I was the only...
Laurie can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, meal prep, transportation, dementia
5.0
"Laurie took care of my mother with dementia. My Mom was difficult and the staff was unable to handle her needs. There were so many accidents. Then we hired Laurie on a mutual friends referral and wow- she made a huge difference in my Mothers quality of life. Laurie...
Natalie D.
Franco M.
Waltham, MA
$30-45/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
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: Dementia, live-in home care, respite care, hospice services, personal care, home modification & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Franco has provided exceptional care for my father for a month now. He quickly built rapport and has ensured my father keeps up with PT and OT goals set when he was in rehab. With renewed confidence my father has left the house twice for doctor appointments thanks...
Julie M.
Andrea S.
Needham Heights, MA
$27-28/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
I provide in- home, assisted living and nursing home health care services to clients with limited physical and cognitive abilities. I work closely with clients and their family on an individual care plan based on their needs and desires.
I am a reliable, caring and compassionate woman who has approximately 20 years of...
Andrea can also help with: Dementia, companionship, hospice services, light cleaning, errands, home modification & more
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Andrea's got a heart of gold and is so good to her clients"
Janet L.
Natalia L.
Allston, MA
$20-35/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I've been working with seniors as an HHA since 2016. I have lots of experience keeping elders safe and helping them to meet their needs. Among my clients were individuals with dementia, Alzheimer, and others complications. Additionally, I have degrees in linguistics and economics.
Natalia can also help with: Dementia, companionship, mobility assistance, errands, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Natasha is helping me already for six years including pandemic time. She is the most responsible and hardworking person. She does all the jobs I asked her to do including shopping, cleaning, helping with bathroom, etc. During the pandemic she wore the mask...
Maryanne O.
Yanique B.
Chestnut Hill, MA
$30-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a highly-motivated, responsible, and reliable caregiver, specializing in senior care. I am experienced and comfortable with all aspects of daily care, including assisting with physical therapy activities, administering medications, measuring vital signs and personal care. I have experience working with clients with...
Yanique can also help with: Live-in home care, light cleaning, companionship, dementia, errands, hospice services & more
Skills:
CNA
Licensed Nurse
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Yanique is beyond wonderful - she is a gifted and compassionate caregiver. We were so fortunate to meet her."
Dana K.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am warm, caring, and communicative, with sympathy for disabled elders. I believe it is crucial to help them live their days with dignity, comfort, and meaningful interactions. I have 16 years experience in nursing home settings and home care. Experience includes dementia, heart failure, terminal cancer, and stroke. Experienced...
Monique can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, live-in home care, personal care, respite care
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
" Monique cared for my 88-year-old father, a stroke victim, for 9+ months until he recently passed. She was warm and good-natured, bringing a lively spark to his day. Her playfulness often elicited a smile or a laugh from him. Monique excelled with transferring...
Julie J.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Diane! I made a career change when my beautiful Mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer's. I found it was extremely rewarding working with women & men who are inflicted with the dementia &/or Alzheimer's. I like to play their favorite music, go through their photo albums as well as assisting with bathing, house...
Diane can also help with: Dementia, companionship, personal care, light cleaning, mobility assistance, meal prep & more
5.0
"Diane is great. She understands both the need of the person she's caring for and the person she giving respite care to. My husband has Parkinson's and enjoys her company. She's a great help!"
Mark F.
5.0
(3)
Hard working, time management, I pay attention to details, calm and patient, Empathy, trustworthiness, flexible and have experience with people of alzaheimer's, dementia, Parkinson's plus other medical issues.
Nasser can also help with: Errands, meal prep, hospice services, light cleaning, companionship, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
CPR
5.0
"He worked diligently with our grand father. Very reliable, calm and pleasant"
Care member
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Recent dementia care reviews in Dorchester, MA
Florentina B.
5.0
When You Looking For the Best HHA Book Florentina B She took Care Of My Brother Over 6 Years now And Very Honest Person
- Care member
Gladys B.
5.0
She is a hardworking individual, with great care for the people she works with.
- Susan N.
Brendah A.
5.0
Brendah came aboard to help with my wife who was in her fourth year with Parkinson's. Brendah is smart, cheerful and delightful to have around. She is highly medically trained, very competent and knows how to manage people involved with Parkinson's. She worked for us for a year, leaving only after...
- Henry R.
Kenia A.
5.0
Kenia is one of the most loyal, honest, understanding, caring person I've ever known. In 2007 she took me into her house with my 3 year old daughter, helped me obtain my CNA, and even helped me get a job. I was able to get on my feet again and got my own place. I will always be grateful for that.
- Alex V.
Joanita B.
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 hygiene, transfers from wheelchair to...
- Paula C.
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FAQs for finding dementia care near you in Dorchester, MA
What is the basic concept of dementia care near me in Dorchester, MA?
Dementia can cause significant physical strain as well as cause the patient to lose some or all of their memory. Some patients may need more physical care or some may need more help due to memory issues. If you’re looking for dementia care near you in Dorchester, MA, you can review the profiles of different caregivers to see what specific types of dementia care they provide.
How much does dementia care cost near me in Dorchester, MA?
The cost of dementia care is set by each individual caregiver, so the costs can vary greatly. Where you live, the type of care your family member needs, and how experienced the caregiver is can all impact in home dementia care costs. The average cost of dementia care near you in Dorchester, MA is $23.43.
How can I find dementia care near me in Dorchester, MA?
If someone is looking to create a dementia care plan, they can start by using Care.com to learn more about what their dementia home care provider options are. With Care.com you can review different profiles of caregivers near you in Dorchester, MA to learn more about each provider’s rate and level of experience, as well as the responsibilities they’re willing to take on.
Is it safe to hire dementia care near me in Dorchester, MA?
Safety is likely top of mind when caring for a loved one with dementia. To help make your search for safe care easier, all dementia care providers on Care.com are asked to complete an annual background check called a CareCheck. However, when looking for a dementia care provider near you in Dorchester, MA, we strongly advise you to do your own due diligence by running an independent background check and requesting references.
What interview questions should I ask when hiring dementia care near me in Dorchester, MA?
When you’re interviewing a caregiver for in home care for dementia near you in Dorchester, MA, you can ask them whatever questions you need to feel more comfortable. For example, you may want to ask them about how they best communicate, what their preferred working schedule is, and to tell you more about their experience working as a caregiver for people with dementia.