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60 home care are listed in Cambridge, MA
The average posted rate is $24/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby home care is 6 years
Home care in Cambridge, MA
5.0
(5)
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, companionship, light cleaning, errands, hospice services, dementia & 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.
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: Mobility assistance, meal prep, dementia, light cleaning, home modification, companionship & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"She was so empathetic , hardworking, time conscious and patient with the clients "
Care member
3.8
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
RN with over 30 years of working in hospitals, rehabilitation, and private duty cases. Experienced in neurological(stroke)patient rehabilitation, orthopedic injuries, caring for seniors in the home, multiple sclerosis, and kidney and diabetic patients and Alzheimer's. Will provide care for activities of daily living, medication...
Susan can also help with: Meal prep, mobility assistance, home modification, dementia, hospice services, companionship & more
4.0
"Hired independently by my family, working four hours per day, five days per week, Susan R. primarily assisted my 96 year old Mother with daily activities. My Mother had broken her leg, and fractured her hip. Susan's professional expertise, and abundance of...
Deborah W.
5.0
(1)
I used to volunteer in a local hospital in my area and always loved taking care of people.. Enthusiastic, ability to grasp and learn quickly, pleasant and courteous attitude, good interpersonal skills, can work under pressure, self-confident, familiar with most house hold automation equipment and exploring opportunities to add...
Nicole can also help with: Dementia, home modification, light cleaning, hospice services, companionship, errands & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
5.0
"I am incredibly grateful for the care Nicole provided to my mom. From the moment she stepped in, it was clear that she genuinely cared. Nicole was attentive, compassionate, and always went the extra mile to ensure my mom was comfortable and happy. Her patience and...
Martha K.
4.8
(21)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hey there, I grew up with my grandparents who I took care of for over 15 years. I saw how needy and beautiful it is to takecare of seniors. I decided to work with seniors. I am a Certified Nursing Assistant, I have worked with wonderful people and I have learnt to be patient with all kinds of patients both with physical and...
Sharifah can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, hospice services, dementia, live-in home care, companionship & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Sharifah is phenomenal she is amazing i was so busy with work and couldn't help with my mother who was after surgery but sharifah did an awesome job working together with the PT my mother is back on her feet and she is always a happy lady again. With sharifah i...
Har A.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have yrs exp working in Primary Care as a Medical assistant. Assisting in cultures, performing injections, wound care
Colleen can also help with: Respite care, personal care, dementia, hospice services
5.0
"Colleen has worked with my parents for about a year. She is kind, attentive, and always kept my parents engaged. My 97-year-old father had been the caretaker for my mother until recently when my mother (92) became more needy of assistance. Colleen helped my mother...
Elaine H.
Evelyn A.
Wellesley Hills, MA
$22/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
I have 9 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Dementia. Having to worked in both assisted living facility and homecare setting I think I have first of all helped in maintaining a safe independent and dignified lifestyle. helping seniors with the activities of daily living makes me feel some form of...
Evelyn can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, live-in home care, errands, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
CNA
5.0
"I had really great experience with her, as employee, I continues to work with her.
She work with team work, alway on time.
Evelyn has a great Personality."
Sabbatina K.
5.0
(2)
I'm a certified CNA with over 7 years of experience with senior care. Have great references, reliable transportation, very responsible, reliable and ready to work!
References upon request
Carla can also help with: Errands, meal prep, hospice services, light cleaning, personal care, companionship & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Carla is very attentive. She is excellent a great hire. "
Care member
5.0
(4)
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: Light cleaning, companionship, meal prep, errands, dementia, hospice services & more
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
5.0
"Tracy is a wonderful caregiver for our mother who was very resistant to receiving any type of home-care services. Now, she looks forward to seeing Tracy each day. Tracy is a wonderful companion and very observant. Tracy is very prompt, dependable and...
Susan B.
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: Personal care, live-in home care, companionship, light cleaning, meal prep, mobility assistance & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"She is a hardworking individual, with great care for the people she works with."
Susan N.
5.0
(1)
For over 30 years, I have worked to improve the lives of those I serve and support. From providing exciting and creative meals, companionship, medicine support, grooming (hair or make-up), light house keeping along with transportation for appointments. I am best known for my cooking and variety of healthy meal options. Please...
Dora can also help with: Errands, personal care, meal prep
5.0
"Dora is professional, reliable, and accountable. She is excellent at meal preparation as she always tries to educate people on healthier decisions regarding food. Her passion is to see people happy, and I am sure that you will see that when you meet her!"
Steven M.
5.0
(1)
I am a CNA at a nursing home part-time and have been for two years. I love working with seniors, most of them always have stories to tell.
Kayla can also help with: Personal care, respite care, dementia
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Kayla is amazing: She was reliable/responsive and always on time, she knows what she's doing and has a lot of experience, she has a brain and can take charge and think for herself, she made sure to tell me the important updates I needed to know (i.e. she didn't...
Rhett N.
5.0
(14)
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, light cleaning, dementia, personal care, meal prep, mobility assistance & 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
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: Hospice services, light cleaning, companionship, errands, home modification, dementia & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
CPR
5.0
"She is the best care giver i have ever encountered! She took care my 8 years old son when I have to travel overseas for 10 days. She cooked meals that my son liked; making sure he goes to school in clean uniform and finished his home work. She made sure that my son...
Care member
Susan M.
West Roxbury, MA
$35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
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: Meal prep, dementia, light cleaning, companionship, hospice services, errands & more
5.0
"I can't say enough good things about Susan. She was the primary companion for my mother for 4 years. She is very kind, patient, supportive and caring, plus she is organized, knows what needs to be accomplished, and takes care of everything. She treated my mother...
Andrea W.
Adrienne L.
Dedham, MA
$35/hr • 10 yrs exp
I Would Like To Give A Family Peace Of Mind While I Do The Work Keeping Your Loved Ones Safe
5.0
(1)
20 years experience with all different kinds of clients hard worker very reliable honest great sense of humor
Adrienne can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, dementia, hospice services, meal prep, mobility assistance & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Adrienne is one the best caregivers I've ever met. She is compassionate, and caring. The love she has for the work she does is evident. Her devotion is like nothing I have ever seen in another person.
I've worked for Adrienne and along side her on many jobs. When...
Kate T.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Career Objective
To utilize my extensive experience and nursing education to provide exceptional care and ensuring the highest quality of life for my patients through compassionate and skilled care.
Professional Summary
With six years of experience as PCA / HHA, I can deliver direct patient care in an emotionally demanding...
Prisca can also help with: Respite care, personal care, home modification, dementia, live-in home care, hospice services & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Medical Equipment Experience
CNA
5.0
"Prisca was hired to take care of my late grand father and we found her extremely professional and exceptional in the the way she does her duties. Besides that she is very knowledge and experienced, would hire her again any day."
Harold D.
Michele F.
Waltham, MA
$30-34/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hi! I am a mother. I am a very responsible, patient and loving caregiver with positive attitude. I have been providing care to seniors for nearly 20 years. I was raised by my grandmother, I love elderly, they are always reminding me of her. Unfortunately she passed away few years ago. I can help with hands on care, cooking,...
Michele can also help with: Dementia, errands, light cleaning, hospice services, meal prep, personal care & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Warm, compassionate, gentle, reliable, highly skilled. I highly recommend Michele."
Constance R.
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: Hospice services, meal prep, dementia, mobility assistance, companionship, personal care & more
Skills:
Wound Care
CPR
CNA
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
(1)
Am a CNA at the same home health aide having a vast experience of 10 years. in my scope of work I used to do activities of daily living, making sure the clients are safe in their houses, am MAPcertified by the state of Massachusetts (Medicine Administration Program), upholding their rights and confidentiality, taking them for...
Erina can also help with: Visiting physician, personal care, dementia
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Erina is polite, kind hearted and respectful. She loves helping others and is trust worthy. I recommend for for any job with all age groups."
Sophia N.
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Recent home care reviews in Cambridge, MA
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.
Christine V.
5.0
She was so empathetic , hardworking, time conscious and patient with the clients
- Care member
Susan R.
5.0
Susan is a superb nurse and is excellent at helping me with my T1 diabetes. I highly recommend her. She helped me with my glucose monitoring and with the administration of my injections. She also prepared delicious diabetic friendly meals..
- Fred J.
Nicole K.
5.0
I am incredibly grateful for the care Nicole provided to my mom. From the moment she stepped in, it was clear that she genuinely cared. Nicole was attentive, compassionate, and always went the extra mile to ensure my mom was comfortable and happy. Her patience and dedication made a significant...
- Martha K.
Sharifah N.
5.0
Sharifah has worked for us for 3 years and has been consistently superlative! We've had a few caregivers but she has lasted the longest because of her diligent attention to care, sweet nature and simply how pleasant and uncomplicated she is to have around. She has been consistently alert and...
- Care member
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FAQs for finding home care in Cambridge, MA
How much does private home care cost per hour near me in Cambridge, MA?
The average rate for hiring a home care provider in Cambridge, MA as of January, 2025 is $24.56 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 Cambridge, MA?
Care.com has 16 home care providers for seniors in Cambridge, 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 Cambridge, 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 Cambridge, MA?
The types of home health care services near you in Cambridge, 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 Cambridge, 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 Cambridge, MA?
If you need to hire senior home care near you in Cambridge, 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 Cambridge, MA?
When you’re hiring in home health care services near you in Cambridge, 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.
Ratings for Cambridge, MA home care listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Home Care in Cambridge, MA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews of the 60 listed home care.