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Hi, my name is Theresa and I am a certified Home Health Aid with over 20 years of experience in the healthcare field. I am dedicated to providing the highest level of care and service to all of my clients. I am passionate about my career and will continue to strive to ensure that my clients obtain the highest level of care.
Theresa can also help with: Dementia, respite care, personal care, hospice services
Skills:
Home Health Aide
I'd describe my personality as: compassionate, respectful, good communication skills, patient and positive work ethics.
I like caring for seniors because it's my passion, a gift and I enjoy sharing my passion with others.
I'm looking for a job that challenges my expertise, excellent communication between I (the caregiver),...
Nazena can also help with: Home modification, meal prep, errands, light cleaning, mobility assistance, live-in home care & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
Soy enfermera en honduras, tengo experiencia en el manejo de personas mayores, paciencia, cariñosa , responsable, no fumo no tomo bebidas alcohólicas, experiencia en medicación y relacionado con enfermeria, no manejo al 100% el inglés pero doy un servicio de cuidados de calidad, me gusta que las personas se sientan bien, que...
Wendy can also help with: Live-in home care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
Jane M.
Dorchester Center, MA
$40/hr • 10 yrs exp
I Have A Calling In Caring For The Sick And / Or Challenged Individuals
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 10 plus years of experience. I can help with Home Care and Personal Care. I'm compassionate and Caring of which it fulfills a part of me. It propelled me to pursue a career in health care. Thus, I already have an associate degree in nursing. I'm working towards my BSN RN degree. I love my job. While developing a fantastic...
Jane can also help with: Errands, dementia, companionship, light cleaning, meal prep, hospice services & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
CNA
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, meal prep, personal care, mobility assistance, companionship, live-in home care & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"She is a hardworking individual, with great care for the people she works with."
Susan N.
Ghislaine M.
Malden, MA
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello. My name is Ghislaine . I have been a senior care provider for over 10 years. I have HHA and CNA experience working for an agency as well as private care. Daily duties include but are not limited to administering medication, house keeping, dressing, bathing and laundry while keeping the client engaged. I've worked with all...
Ghislaine can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, mobility assistance, companionship, visiting nurse, personal care & more
5.0
"Ghislaine is heaven sent! She is a sweet, caring soul. I hired her for an elderly man with dementia and she is so kind & patient with him. She anticipates his needs and goes out of her way to bring him items he needs without being told. We are very happy to have...
Richard S.
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, home modification, personal care, hospice services, live-in home care, dementia & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
CPR
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.
Yasmin N.
Everett, MA
$28-30/hr • 4 yrs exp
4.5
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Yasmin- I am a Certified Nursing Assistant from, I went to college and I have the license from the state of Massachusetts CPR Certified and Home Health Aide Certified.
My objective is to look for an opportunity to grow and learn in the positions as Home health Aide / CNA to be able to demonstrate compassion to as helping...
Yasmin can also help with: Light cleaning, hospice services, companionship, meal prep, errands, dementia & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
CPR
5.0
"I was so Lucky to meet Yasmin. She is terrific. Yasmin helps me all day and is extremely helpful
Yasmin is very considering. She cares
I hope we are together a long time"
Alan D.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have already 12 years of experience with elder care. Helping with ADLs to clients in their homes. The services included bathing, shopping, toileting, transfers, light housework, transportation to doctors appointments and more. I'm a certified CNA with a college degree.
Juliet can also help with: Hospice services, live-in home care, home modification, dementia, respite care, personal care & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Juliet has been incredibly helpful to my Mom. She is kind, patient, competent, and very reliable. I feel lucky that we connected with Juliet and would highly recommend her. "
Meghan T.
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, companionship, meal prep, personal care, dementia, mobility assistance & 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
(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.
5.0
(2)
I have years of both personal and professional experience. I offer In-Home Personal, Transitional and Companion Care. I will help your loved one maintain the Independence and Dignity they deserve while maintaining their safety at home. I'm energetic, friendly and outgoing.
Christina can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, meal prep, personal care, hospice services, errands & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
Wound Care
5.0
"Christina is professional, knowledgeable, kind and outgoing. It's obvious she truly cares for her clients. She's always there when she's needed. She's become part of the family."
Mary F.
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: Light cleaning, personal care, meal prep, errands, companionship, hospice services & 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
(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.
Cynthia M.
Norwood, MA
$35-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
I have 7 years of experience as a caregiver and 5 years as a Certified Nurse Assistant, and I get my certificate to work as a medical assistant. I used to work for assisted living and agencies as a home health aid.
Therefore I'm a caregiver with a lot of experience and ready to work.
Cynthia can also help with: Personal care, dementia
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"She is great very patient and loving "
Maelir B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, I am Hilda. Been a CNA for over 8 years. I am energetic and compassionate, well-equipped with essential healthcare knowledge and skills in patient care and assistance. Familiar with basic medical terminology and proficient in vital signs monitoring and patient hygiene. I am CPR and first aid certified most importantly, I...
Hilda can also help with: Personal care, live-in home care, dementia
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Licensed Nurse
5.0
"Hilda was very caring with my mom, who has early stage dementia at 93 years old. She did light housekeeping, laundry, food shopping and took her out wherever my mom wanted to go. "
Care member
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: Companionship, home modification, dementia, hospice services, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
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.
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: Light cleaning, dementia, hospice services, home modification, companionship, errands & more
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Andrea's got a heart of gold and is so good to her clients"
Janet L.
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, light cleaning, companionship, dementia, hospice services, home modification & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
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...
Alex V.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello ! My name is Miriane. I am a licensed certified nursing assistant and clinical assistant . For the past 16 years, I have provided high-quality patient care as an in-demand CNA within surgical, acute-care, rehabilitation, home-healthcare and nursing-home settings. I assisted residents with activities of daily living...
Miriane can also help with: Meal prep, hospice services, light cleaning, errands, companionship, dementia & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"She's got a great personality and i will recommend her for work anytime any day.."
Huerta H.
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Recent home care reviews in Dorchester Center, MA
Gladys B.
5.0
She is a hardworking individual, with great care for the people she works with.
- Susan N.
Ghislaine M.
5.0
Ghislaine took care of my mother for several years. She was always kind, conscientious, and reliable. I highly recommend her!
- Care member
Prisca N.
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.
Yasmin N.
5.0
I was so Lucky to meet Yasmin. She is terrific. Yasmin helps me all day and is extremely helpful
Yasmin is very considering. She cares
I hope we are together a long time
- Alan D.
Juliet S.
5.0
Juliet has been incredibly helpful to my Mom. She is kind, patient, competent, and very reliable. I feel lucky that we connected with Juliet and would highly recommend her.
- Meghan T.
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FAQs for finding home care in Dorchester Center, MA
How much does private home care cost per hour near me in Dorchester Center, MA?
The average rate for hiring a home care provider in Dorchester Center, MA as of January, 2025 is $27.50 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 Dorchester Center, MA?
Care.com has 4 home care providers for seniors in Dorchester Center, 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 Dorchester Center, 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 Dorchester Center, MA?
The types of home health care services near you in Dorchester Center, 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 Dorchester Center, 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 Dorchester Center, MA?
If you need to hire senior home care near you in Dorchester Center, 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 Dorchester Center, MA?
When you’re hiring in home health care services near you in Dorchester Center, 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.