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60 home care are listed in Arlington, MA
The average posted rate is $30/hr as of November 2024
The average experience for nearby home care is 10 years
Home care in Arlington, MA
5.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have 16+ years of experience. I can help with Home Care , Personal Care and Special needs, and Companionship. I have been a Geriatric caregiver since 2005 I worked for my company for 6 yrs and been a private caregiver for 10 yrs. Am very compassionate, patience, understanding and easy to talk to. I have a very humorous side...
Alicia can also help with: Light cleaning, companionship, dementia, hospice services, errands, home modification & more
Skills:
Wound Care
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Alicia is caring, responsible, and reliable. She took care of my husband when I need to travel out of town. We really appreciated her help, and she was very flexible about accommodating our schedule changes. "
Cheryl S.
Catherine N.
Watertown, MA
$29/hr • 10 yrs exp
Loyal And Experienced Caregiver Available For Companionship And PCA
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am committed and reliable caregiver with a high sense of humor.
I am a home health aide with 11 years of experience.
My responsibilities include but are not limited to light housekeeping, peesonsl care medication reminders, meal preparation, running errands, companionship, and transportation.
I would like to thank you for...
Catherine can also help with: Mobility assistance, meal prep, errands, light cleaning, companionship, dementia & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Catherine is very empathetic and friendly. She took great care of my mom. She is very patient and kind. I would have kept her on but my mom has to go to assisted living."
Care member
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: Live-in home care, dementia, home modification, personal care, hospice services, respite care & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Franco has become part of the family in such a short time. We are grateful for him caring for our dad whilst in the hospital overseas as far away from friends and family. Franco is on time, friendly, funny and professional. He ensures that to keep the family...
Wendy D.
Jonathan S.
Waltham, MA
$20-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
MULTI -TALENTED,HONEST, COMMITTED AND HARD WORKING CARE GIVER
5.0
(3)
Managed the care of over 35 residents aged 48 to 97 with daily needs including personal hygiene, dressing, turning positions, and transferring from chairs to bed
Monitored patient changes of breath, body temperature, blood pressure, glucose levels, and emotional wellbeing
Trained 12 new staff throughout employment, providing...
Jonathan can also help with: Personal care, light cleaning, errands, dementia, respite care, meal prep & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"He is a marvel with people... such a caring, committed hardworking person! His gentleness and kind attitude with my dad kept him at peace with a smile till his last breathe."
David B.
Denis L.
Woburn, MA
$40/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I have experience of 9year working with a ALS client. 7 years working with Spinal Cord Injury. I have worked in facilities and and assisted livings with people with different cases. Working with seniors is like pay back time since am a child of charity after losing my parents at a tender age. I own a registered community base...
Denis can also help with: Live-in home care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Denis provided care to my husband, who had advanced ALS and complex health needs, for 8 years. He was extraordinarily compassionate, highly reliable and very knowledgeable. We were blessed to have such a strong and supportive caregiver. His service as a PCA was...
Care member
Saymon A.
Stoneham, MA
$25-35/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
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, personal care, meal prep, light cleaning, companionship, errands & more
5.0
"Saymon helped my parents during a 3 weeks trip I had to go, and he was absolutely amazing! Besides the work itself (that he did perfect), they talk about everything, my parents fell in love with him and still ask about him almost everyday. He's a very sweet guy,...
Barbara R.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Nancy. 9+ years experience. Personal care, transportation, food prep, feeding & laughs. I am happily married no children, 1 dog 2 cats. I graduated from Simmons College in Boston with a BA. in Business MGMT(Dean's List). I worked for/with my Dad most of my adult life at his business (Minihane's Flower & Garden Shop) in Brighton,...
Nancy can also help with: Meal prep, companionship, light cleaning, mobility assistance, errands, dementia & more
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Nancy was an Angel when it came to supporting me during an operation. She picked me up from the facility and was there even ahead of time. While I was on anesthesia and still drowsy, she took detailed notes on the post-surgery care, drove me home, and lived with me...
Heena P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a HHA/ CNA, certified by the Red Cross. I have been working with seniors with many forms of illnesses and ailments including Dementia, Alzheimer's, Diabetes and also disabled clients. I've been doing this job since 1993, have experience and a clean CORI. I've worked for private clients and agencies. I'm a Dominican woman...
Sergia can also help with: Respite care, visiting physician, personal care, dementia, home modification
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Sergia is a very caring and loving caregiver. She is a hard worker, dependable and conscientious . I would highly recommend Sergia to care for your loved one."
Anita A.
Stephanie L.
Hanscom AFB, MA
$20-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Stephanie! I'm 27 years old. I'm a nursing school graduate and worked as a caregiver/PCA throughout school and I'm continuing to as I prepare to take my RN license exam. I have 5+ years of experience as a caregiver and absolutely love working with people. My husband and I have lived in Massachusetts for about 2...
Stephanie can also help with: Companionship, dementia, meal prep, light cleaning, errands, mobility assistance & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
4.8
(13)
Reliable, service-focused nursing professional with excellent patient-care and charting skills gained through experience as a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA). Compassionate and technically skilled in attending to patients in diverse healthcare settings. I have worked in home care, assisted living, skilled nursing facility. I...
Gleisiany can also help with: Mobility assistance, meal prep, hospice services, personal care, companionship, dementia & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CNA
Wound Care
5.0
"While my mother was in the hospital and rehab for over two weeks she needed a lot more assistance than the nursing staff could provide. We found Gleisiany through a friend. I stayed with my mother during the day time hours and Gleisiany would spend the night...
Michael Z.
5.0
(4)
I can use any life care machine and I can take care of any kind of case. Most especially the elderly.
Rebecca can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, live-in home care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Rebecca is a rare find of an excellent caretaker. She is very caring and thorough in her job responsibilities. She took care of a dear family member of mine for about four years during the covid pandemic and gave excellent care. She often went the extra mile in...
Richard S.
5.0
(5)
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, errands, light cleaning, dementia, hospice services, home modification & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Committed to caring for those she is responsible for. She will do whatever is in her power to help. Professional, polite, caring. I personally witnessed her work ethic when caring for 2 different families I know."
Care member
4.4
(7)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Interesting caregiver very courteous and love making the elderly smile.
Patient care: Providing care to elderly and disabled clients in a professional and compassionate manner. Duties include meal preparation, personal hygiene and bathroom needs, patient lifting, vitals recording and administering medication according to...
Claire can also help with: Hospice services, light cleaning, companionship, dementia, errands, home modification & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
CPR
5.0
"Claire is a real godsend! My mother who was in her mid 90s in assisted living, needed extra care. Claire provided all of her needs including getting her washed and dressed in the morning, helping her with her medications, assisting with food and drink, and getting...
Eric W.
Christine V.
Waltham, MA
$20-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
Looking For An Experienced Caregiver For Your Loved One?
5.0
(4)
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, dementia, mobility assistance, home modification & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"She was so empathetic , hardworking, time conscious and patient with the clients "
Care member
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: Errands, home modification, dementia, companionship, hospice services, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Kenia is very compassionate and positive. She was very gentle and engaging with both our elderly parents. She is an extremely hard worker and always on time, pleasant and willing to help however she can. She try helped us through a difficult time."
Peg T.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Sally and I enjoy working with the elderly population. I am available to:
* Take elderly people to, doctors, appointments/ errands (various)
* Dispense medications
* Help them make meals and ensure they are eating
* Help get organized
* Stay with overnight if they need some help and don't want to be alone
I am...
Sally can also help with: Errands, meal prep, transportation
Skills:
Licensed Nurse
5.0
"We hired Sally to help out with our mother who was recently diagnosed with Alzheimer's at the age of 63. She still lives by herself and although she's close by, with everyone in the family working our mother was alone, depressed, bored, and feeling trapped having...
Matt R.
Addis K.
Cambridge, MA
$30/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Compassionate caregiver with 5years work experience as a Home Health Aid (CNA) highly skilled in assisting clients with activities of daily living with demonstrated ability of performing errands, meal preparation, transportation, laundry, medication reminder and light housekeeping also have experience in taking care of Alzheimer...
Addis can also help with: Light cleaning, hospice services, home modification, errands, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Addis helped care for my mother who had both dementia and diabetes. She was warm, caring, and completely reliable. She took the time to get to know my mom and made her feel so comfortable! She communicated with me frequently about mom's health and needs and she...
Gwynneth O.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a warm, loving caregiver, and I help the clients feel safe and understood because it promotes their dignity. I am also a compassionate caregiver with 15+ years experience in care-giving, seeking to extend similar care. My work ethic, empathy, self-drive, compassion, respect, transparency and attention to detail are some of...
Sharon can also help with: Hospice services, respite care, dementia, personal care, live-in home care
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Sharon cared for my elderly parents for the last 6 years, treating them with kindness and respect. My mother suffered from dementia, my father was blind, and Sharon expertly cared for them to the end. I highly recommend her."
Donna K.
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: Light cleaning, personal care, dementia, companionship, 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.
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: Live-in home care, personal care, mobility assistance, companionship, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"She is a hardworking individual, with great care for the people she works with."
Susan N.
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Recent home care reviews in Arlington, MA
Alicia N.
5.0
My family hired Alicia to care for my 88 year old dad after a bad fall. She was extremely caring and helpful and did a great job with him. I would hirely recommend her as a trusting and caring helper.
- Diana O.
Catherine N.
5.0
Catherine is very empathetic and friendly. She took great care of my mom. She is very patient and kind. I would have kept her on but my mom has to go to assisted living.
- Care member
Franco M.
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 to Franco's support. Franco has...
- Julie M.
Jonathan S.
5.0
Best company as far as human services is concerned.
- Simon M.
Denis L.
5.0
Denis provided care to my husband, who had advanced ALS and complex health needs, for 8 years. He was extraordinarily compassionate, highly reliable and very knowledgeable. We were blessed to have such a strong and supportive caregiver. His service as a PCA was invaluable.
- Care member
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FAQs for finding home care in Arlington, MA
How much does private home care cost per hour near me in Arlington, MA?
The average rate for hiring a home care provider in Arlington, MA as of November, 2024 is $30.00 per hour. This cost will fluctuate depending on the provider's level of experience, whether the care is full-time or part-time and the duties required to perform to care for your senior loved one.
How can I find home care near me in Arlington, MA?
Care.com has 1 home care providers for seniors in Arlington, MA. To start searching for caregivers near you, you need to create a Care.com account. To create your account, you will answer some basic questions to help you find home care providers that specialize in your family member’s needs. You will then have the option to either post a job and receive applications from candidates, or you can search for caregivers on the website. You can filter results by distance from Arlington, MA or hourly rate. After you have selected your candidates, you can schedule interviews, check references, request background checks, and can then hire a home health care provider that suits your needs the best.
What types of home care services are available near me in Arlington, MA?
The types of home health care services near you in Arlington, MA will vary depending on the needs of the senior you’re hiring home care assistance for, but home care providers can assist with companionship and fellowship, as well as skilled nursing care. There are also home caregivers in Arlington, MA that can assist with daily activities, such as cooking, medication prompting, dressing, bathing and transporting the senior patient to and from appointments.
How can I safely hire home care near me in Arlington, MA?
If you need to hire senior home care near you in Arlington, MA, we strongly suggest you run an independent background check, request professional references, and interview a handful of candidates. You can also look for providers on Care.com who have a CareCheck badge on their profile, which is a background check we request all in home care service providers complete. Any senior home care providers who complete a CareCheck will have a badge on their profile that displays the date the background check was run.
What interview questions should I ask when hiring home health care near me in Arlington, MA?
When you’re hiring in home health care services near you in Arlington, MA, it can be really helpful to interview a handful of different candidates to help you find the right fit. It’s a good idea to ask them questions about the exact responsibilities they feel comfortable taking on, how they best communicate, and what types of senior health issues they have dealt with in the past.