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Home care in Dorchester Center, MA

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Joanita B.


Canton, MA

$18-30/hr8 yrs exp

Live-In Caregiver

5.0

(2)

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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: Visiting nurse, live-in home care, respite care, dementia, personal care, 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.

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Susan R.


Brighton, MA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

RN Looking For A Care Giving Job

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, meal prep, companionship, hospice services, dementia, home modification & more
5.0
"Susan was great with my mom who is suffering from early onset Alzheimer's. She really cared about my mom's well being and was constantly looking for new ways to make the situation better and find different treatment options. Susan would be a great caretaker for...

Jaclyn K.

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Lisa O.


Norwood, MA

$30/hr7 yrs exp

Care And Companionship

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

My direct experience with caregiving encompasses caring for my own elderly parents (I am so lucky to be able to help) and aunt, who has dementia, as well as professionally as a surgical and endoscopy tech in which I was involved in the care of many elderly patients. I also have experience with a transferring from the Sprite...
Lisa can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, companionship, dementia, errands, mobility assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Lisa has been a wonderful caregiver and companion for my mother over the past year. She is incredibly dependable and reliable. She always lets me know with plenty of notice if she needs time off, and will often pick up shifts if she can when my mom's other aide...

Beth G.

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Adrienne L.


Dedham, MA

$35/hr10 yrs exp

I Would Like To Give A Family Peace Of Mind While I Do The Work Keeping Your Loved Ones Safe

20 years experience with all different kinds of clients hard worker very reliable honest great sense of humor
Adrienne can also help with: Mobility assistance, companionship, dementia, hospice services, light cleaning, meal prep & 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.

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Nancy M.


Roslindale, MA

$30-40/hr10 yrs exp

Personal Care Aide

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Nancy. 10 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: Light cleaning, errands, dementia, meal prep, mobility assistance, companionship & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

Wound Care

5.0
"Nancy was very kind and helpful, even though I hired her at the last minute. She was conscientious and everything went 100% perfectly. I would absolutely work with her again."

Kira P.

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Kristen S.


Winthrop, MA

$26-28/hr10 yrs exp

Certified Medical Assistant

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Dedicated, Dependable Caregiver, I worked for an agency for the past 8 yrs. I pride myself on being quick to learn new skills and adapt to situations. Assist with daily living, meds reminders, Dr appointments, laundry, baths, meals, companionship. Depends on Client's needs. I am experienced with clients who have Cancer,...
Kristen can also help with: Home modification, hospice services, errands, dementia, companionship, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

CNA

5.0
"Kristen is trustworthy and forthcoming. My mother is paralyzed from the neck down and Kristen has experience with dressing, feeding, wound care, Hoyer lift, and problem-solving. She worked for us for only a month and even agreed to accompany my mother to my...

Justin G.

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Tracy M.


Malden, MA

$35-40/hr10 yrs exp

Companionship And Driver For Your Loved One

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: Errands, light cleaning, meal prep, dementia, companionship, hospice services & more
Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

5.0
"Tracy is an attentive caregiver, with a lively style sense of humor, and warmth. She is reliable and responsible, and goes beyond the job description. Tracy notices things, and takes initiative. Her communication is lovely and it was reassuring to have her help for...

Tesi K.

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Gleisiany M.


Everett, MA

$25-30/hr6 yrs exp

Certified Nurse Assistant

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: Meal prep, dementia, hospice services, mobility assistance, companionship, personal care & more
Skills:

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

CNA

5.0
"In 23 years of work in the area, I don't know a person with such dedication, she loves what she does, very dedicated."

Paulo D.

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Anne M.


Allston, MA

$23/hr10 yrs exp

CNA

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Worked as a caregiver for 16 years. I'd describe my personality as caring hard worker.
Anne can also help with: Companionship, meal prep, live-in home care, light cleaning, hospice services, dementia & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

Wound Care

5.0
"I needed last-minute help with my 91-year old mother. Anne was very responsive and professional. She is very pleasant and kind and is a good communicator. My mother enjoyed spending time with her and she gave me great peace of mind as I knew my mother was safe and...

Ann D.

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Lisa A.


Randolph, MA

$25/hr6 yrs exp

Compassionate Care Giving

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hey! my name is Lisa. I've been performing In Home Senior Care for the past 6+ years. Through out my experience I've learned so much, but the two most important things have been the keys of care: compassion and empathy. Caring for another person is an act of displaying kindness and concern for others, but empathy is what allows...
Lisa can also help with: Respite care, live-in home care, personal care, hospice services, dementia
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Lisa is a caring and compassionate person and puts everything into her work. She has been a caregiver for my parents for over a year and has become like a member of the family to us. She is on time, will stay until her job is finished, and goes above and beyond for...

Marcia I.

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Andrew D.


North Weymouth, MA

$29-35/hr10 yrs exp

A Caregiving Pro Available For Hire!

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Male senior therapeutic engagement specialist with 15+ yrs exp. home health & long term facilities. Currently building a private practice of wellness support visits in home and facility including long-term, rehabilitation, assisted and independent living. Offering a keen eye on your loved one when you can't. By providing highly...
Andrew can also help with: Dementia, mobility assistance, home modification, companionship, specialized care, respite care & more
Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Andrew has been a tremendous help to our family in caring for my Dad who has dementia. He's patient, attentive, communicative and extremely trustworthy. His expertise and experience in caring for dementia patients in particular has helped us learn new things and...

Dave H.

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Judy S.


Hyde Park, MA

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

Certified Nurse Assistant/senior Care Giver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

A passionate and experienced caregiver for 20+ years experience providing compassionate and attentive care to elderly and disable individuals. I enjoy listening to older people and stories they have to tell. I am a very patient person and am always with the clients, pace following their leads, I have many years experience...
Judy can also help with: Companionship, errands, meal prep, live-in home care, dementia, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Home Health Aide

CNA

5.0
"Judy is very knowledgeable in her field of work. She is adaptable in situations where she needs to be."

Theodora W.

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Neita W.


Hyde Park, MA

$25/hr2 yrs exp

Home Health Aid Live-in Care Full Time Or Part Time

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have a passion for caring I love being able to share my life with someone else as I am willing to learn about others I have worked at atria senior care for 2 years and it was excellent I do hope you find me as the right person to get your job done in full and on time I am positive and optimistic love to laugh and make others...
Neita can also help with: Meal prep, personal care, light cleaning, live-in home care, companionship, dementia & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

CPR

5.0
"She is very experienced at what she does never had a problem with her she is a very trustworthy person "

Jada A.

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Kayla M.


Quincy, MA

$20-50/hr9 yrs exp

CNA Available

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: Respite care, personal 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.

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Darline V.


Dorchester, MA

$35/hr10 yrs exp

My name is Darline V. I have over 7 years of experience as a Personal care assistant. I am very outgoing, patient and caring. I have a great sense of humor, fun to be around.
Darline can also help with: Meal prep, errands, light cleaning, dementia
5.0
"Since 2023, Darline has been caring for my 76-year-old husband who is paraplegic and has serious health issues. We can’t speak highly enough about her contribution to our family’s well-being. Darline is caring, personable, energetic, strong and willing to do...

Mary P.

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Colleen F.


West Newton, MA

$29/hr10 yrs exp

Senior

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, personal care, hospice services, 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.

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Monique R.


Mattapan, MA

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

CNA- Certified Nursing Assistant

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: Respite care, personal care, hospice services, live-in home care, dementia
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Monique is a rare gem - she is kind and caring, intelligent, experienced, reliable, flexible, very trustworthy and a really good communicator. She is small in stature but is a strong woman, both physically and in character. She developed great skills caring for...

Marla J.

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Aaliyah H.


Watertown, MA

$20-35/hr7 yrs exp

7 Years

I love working with seniors because I am a loving person, patient, passionate and reliable. I have been care giving for 7 years with a lot of clients and I handled different kinds of cases, Example: Dementia/Alzheimer's , Parkinson's, stroke, Diabetic, Physical disabilities, Hospice And name it . As a certified nursing...
Aaliyah can also help with: Personal care, live-in home care, dementia, errands, companionship, hospice services & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

CPR

5.0
"Aaliyah was a loving, kind caregiver for a difficult Alzheimer's patient. Her devotion to provide the best possible care included going above the expectations and making delicious healthy meals, juicing fresh fruits and engaging in positive ways with our mother....

candida M.

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Susan M.


West Roxbury, MA

$35/hr10 yrs exp

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: Hospice services, companionship, errands, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep & 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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Erin C.


Dedham, MA

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Retired RN Available For Personal Care, Companionship, Housekeeping, Meal Prep. And Transportation

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: Errands, light cleaning, dementia, companionship, meal prep, hospice services & more

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Recent home care reviews in Dorchester Center, MA

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.

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.

Lisa O.

5.0

Lisa has been a wonderful caregiver and companion for my mother over the past year. She is incredibly dependable and reliable. She always lets me know with plenty of notice if she needs time off, and will often pick up shifts if she can when my mom's other aide is off. She lets me know everything...

- Beth G.

Adrienne L.

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 the time came for my our...

- Kate T.

Nancy M.

5.0

Nancy is a lovely person who goes out of her way to be helpful. She helped take care of my wife who has ALS. I recommend her to anyone who needs a caregiver.

- Ronenn R.

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