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60 home care are listed in Dorchester, MA
The average posted rate is $21/hr as of May 2025
The average experience for nearby home care is 6 years
What others are saying about home care in Dorchester, MA
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…
Review for Darline V. by Mary P.
She is a hardworking individual, with great care for the people she works with.
Review for Gladys B. by Susan N.
I worked with Allen a year go. She was very good at communication, punctual, tidy and very consistent with her job. She was very polite and…
Review for Allen N. by Doreen A.
Home care in Dorchester, MA
Darline V.
Dorchester, MA
$35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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: Dementia, errands, light cleaning, meal prep
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.
Have 5 years experience Cna. I have 3 years working with person with dementia, bathing, dressing and much more
Florentina can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, personal care
I have experience as a licensed nursing assistant in long term care as well as a medical assistant in family medicine. My skills include measuring vitals, point-of-care testing, feeding, bathing, dressing, etc. I currently work Mon-Fri as an orthopedic tech and am seeking a part time job as a caretaker a few hours per week. My...
Siobhan can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, meal prep, respite care, personal care
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Maria G.
Dorchester, MA
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
looking for private home care
have over 20 years experience in the medical field
speak English, Spanish and Criollo/ Capeverdean /Portuguese
Friendly/Outgoing/ Love what I do
Maria can also help with: Companionship, dementia, meal prep, errands, light cleaning, hospice services & more
Hi my name is Nickey, and being able to care for the elderly or even young is part of my passion I have in life. I am experience in certified nursing and home health aid for four years. I am CPR, FIRST AID certified, and also food and nutrition certified. While working for you with an agency or even private I will perform the...
Nickey can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, live-in home care, personal care, meal prep
Skills:
CNA
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Assist with ADL. medication doctor appointment some housekeeping. I am a caring giving compassionate person.
Skills:
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: Companionship, light cleaning, personal care, live-in home care, mobility assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"She is a hardworking individual, with great care for the people she works with."
Susan N.
Allen N.
Waltham, MA
$35/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Allen and I am a female.
I love to sing, play games like bingo and cards and help people.
Am a certified Nursing Assistant with 8 years of experience with seniors.
I have experience with Dementia and Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, Stroke care, Assisting with errands , Palliative care, hospice...
Allen can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, live-in home care, respite care, personal care
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"We hired Allen to care for my father while he was home. We had numerous aids and nurses visiting him and Allen was be far the best!
Knowledgeable, caring, thoughtful, dependable and great to just sit and talk to.
Our only problem with Allen is that we could not...
Greg B.
5.0
(1)
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: Dementia, hospice services, visiting nurse, live-in home care, respite care, personal care & 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.
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: Companionship, dementia, light cleaning, errands, hospice services, home modification & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Home Health Aide
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.
5.0
(2)
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: Dementia, home modification, respite care, hospice services, personal care, live-in home care & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Home Health Aide
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.
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: Companionship, dementia, light cleaning, errands, hospice services, home modification & 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.
4.9
(7)
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, dementia, live-in home care, errands, light cleaning, hospice services & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Professional, courteous, knowledgeable and always on time, everytime. "
Care member
5.0
(3)
My name is Ashley. I have worked in the Homecare profession for 28 years and counting. I have worked with Dementia, Alzheimer's , Parkinson's Quadriplegics , Stroke , Cancer, Scleroderma, Multiple Sclerosis & Hospice care. I assist with bathing, dressing, meals, medication management , colostomy bag , housekeeping duties and...
Ashley can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, live-in home care, respite care, personal care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Ashley took care of our father at home over the past year while he was under hospice services. Ashely was caring and loving. She took her job seriously and was very knowledgable and responsible. Ashley went beyond her duties and eventually became invaluable to...
Care member
5.0
(1)
I have experience working with retired seniors in non-profit volunteer settings, and assisting them in their projects.
In addition, I have provided care services for my grandmother, who has lived in a senior community for several years.
I provide companionship, cooking meals, walking, reading, and good conversation.
I am...
Melissa can also help with: Errands, hospice services, respite care, light cleaning, personal care, meal prep & more
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I have 15 years experience as a certified nursing assistant/ CPR certified Health and fitness coach. Wide range of experienced care- I am able to fulfill tasks needed such as ; household tasks, meal prep, bathing, dressing, transport/ lift & assist with physical therapy. Attention to detail, organized and provide...
Marissa can also help with: Companionship, dementia, mobility assistance, errands, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Marissa was a pleasure. She helped my father getting ready for the wedding and helped him through the evening. She was a pleasure to talk with and my father thought that she was wonderful. I would absolutely hired her again."
Mark S.
5.0
(2)
I have always been an energetic worker. Throughout my work history this energy has shown itself in my upbeat attitude and ability to keep busy. Taking care of others has always been more than a to do list for me. Over the pass four years I have been taken care of my Grandpa . It was such a lovely and tough experience for me, to...
Tamaina can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, visiting nurse, live-in home care, respite care, personal care & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"I suffered a spinal cord injury in 2002 and have hired many PCAs Tammy is among a select few that I have looked forward to seeing each week. Tammy’s constant smile, her beautiful disposition along with her attentiveness to taking excellent care of me makes her an...
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: Dementia, home modification, respite care, hospice services, personal care, live-in home care & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
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.
5.0
(8)
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, dementia, meal prep, hospice services, live-in home care, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Anne is a wonderful caretaker for older people and people with disabilities. She was gentle and encouraging with my aunt who suffered from dementia and weakness from a brain tumor. She was adept in the transition into hospice and comfortable with medications and...
Care member
Caroline N.
Waltham, MA
$35/hr • 6 yrs exp
4.0
(5)
Hi all,
I am a professional caregiver and very passionate about what I do I have been doing this for more than 10yrs now. I have experience in taking care of patients with almost all kind of illnesses like Dementia, Alzheimer's, Stroke, Memory loss and short memory, Hospice and end of life care, loss of physical abilities in...
Caroline can also help with: Companionship, dementia, hospice services, personal care
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Caroline is very dedicated, eager to learn, she is empathetic, compassionate and patient. She is also a good communicator and above all she is reliable."
Care member
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FAQs for finding home care in Dorchester, MA
How much does private home care cost per hour near me in Dorchester, MA?
The average rate for hiring a home care provider in Dorchester, MA as of May, 2025 is $21.83 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, MA?
Care.com has 6 home care providers for seniors in Dorchester, 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, 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, MA?
The types of home health care services near you in Dorchester, 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, 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, MA?
If you need to hire senior home care near you in Dorchester, 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, MA?
When you’re hiring in home health care services near you in Dorchester, 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.