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60 home care are listed in Cambridge, MA
The average posted rate is $23/hr as of December 2024
The average experience for nearby home care is 6 years
Home care in Cambridge, MA
5.0
(5)
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, dementia, errands, hospice services, companionship & more
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
CNA
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.
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: Hospice services, dementia, companionship, live-in home care, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:
CNA
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.
5.0
(3)
Hello! My name is Eli. I work as a Certified Nursing Assistant at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, while I take pre-requisite courses I will need for graduate school. I am thoughtful, diligent, and physically fit. I have ample experience working with individuals navigating dementia, stroke recovery, renal and liver...
Elijah can also help with: Mobility assistance, live-in home care, dementia, hospice services, personal care
Skills:
CNA
CPR
5.0
"I have known Eli 20 years. He is one of the most caring, gentle, humble people I have ever encountered. He is a sensitive listener and wise beyond his years. I have been lucky to have his warm presence in my life."
Dave D.
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, light cleaning, companionship, dementia, home modification, meal prep & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Christine is very knowledgeable and caring. She makes every client feel comfortable and did a lot for my mother, who loved her dearly. Christine made it possible for Mom to join in with family when her mobility was limited. Anyone would be fortunate to have...
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: Mobility assistance, companionship, home modification, meal prep, dementia, hospice services & more
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.
Erin C.
Dedham, MA
$35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Retired RN Available For Personal Care, Companionship, Housekeeping, Meal Prep. And Transportation
5.0
(6)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Erin, I have over 20 years nursing experience working with many different patient populations, including acute & long term care, oncology, dementia, hospice and end of life care.
As a nurse I have helped individuals with injections, colostomy care, wound care, g tubes, bathing, incontinence help, support and...
Erin can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, dementia, hospice services, companionship, errands & more
5.0
"Erin helped me with my mom for 4 years. She was wonderful with her, kind, caring, patient and always made her laugh. Anyone would be luck to have her help with their parent :)"
Karen B.
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: Home modification, errands, companionship, hospice services, dementia, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
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: Hospice services, dementia, live-in home care, personal care
Skills:
CNA
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...
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: Errands, home modification, light cleaning, hospice services, companionship, dementia & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
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.
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: Dementia, hospice services, personal care, respite care
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: Errands, meal prep, light cleaning, hospice services, dementia, live-in home care & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
CPR
5.0
"She is kind and very dependable. A fast -learner, trustworthy and warm. I would recommend!"
Naomi 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: Companionship, meal prep, errands, hospice services, light cleaning, personal care & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"I have witnessed how Carla cares and does beyond for those receiving her care. I honestly believe that a change of being under Carla's care is a privilege, the care giver I would like to tend to my parents someday as I will rest assured they will have perks such as...
Pedro M.
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: Meal prep, dementia, errands, hospice services, light cleaning, companionship & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
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: Mobility assistance, light cleaning, personal care, meal prep, live-in home care, companionship & 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
"I've been lucky enough to have Dora put together delicious meal for me and others. Her salads are the best I've ever eaten not to mention her presentation of the main course. Can't say enough about her creativity and putting together a dinner for me that I will...
Barbara 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: Meal prep, light cleaning, personal care, companionship, mobility assistance, dementia & 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: Home modification, errands, hospice services, light cleaning, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Home Health Aide
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
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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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: Respite care, dementia, live-in home care, personal 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.
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: Dementia, light cleaning, meal prep, hospice services, errands, companionship & 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.
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Recent home care reviews in Cambridge, MA
Denise H.
5.0
Dee was a godsend for our family! She worked nights for my in-laws who where both confused and VERY high maintenance at night. She has a very easy way about her, a warm sunny personality and a great sense of humor which my father in law loved. She was professional yet very warm and personable and my...
- Brenda M.
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.
Elijah G.
5.0
I have known Eli 20 years. He is one of the most caring, gentle, humble people I have ever encountered. He is a sensitive listener and wise beyond his years. I have been lucky to have his warm presence in my life.
- Dave D.
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.
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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 December, 2024 is $23.61 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 18 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.