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60 home care are listed in Dorchester, MA
The average posted rate is $21/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby home care is 6 years
Home care in Dorchester, MA
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: Companionship, home modification, hospice services, errands, light cleaning, dementia & 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
(3)
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: Live-in home care, personal care, respite care, hospice services, dementia
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
" Monique cared for my 88-year-old father, a stroke victim, for 9+ months until he recently passed. She was warm and good-natured, bringing a lively spark to his day. Her playfulness often elicited a smile or a laugh from him. Monique excelled with transferring...
Julie J.
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, errands, light cleaning, dementia, companionship, live-in home care & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"She is a Time keeper,Patient and took good care of my mother with dementia.. I couldn’t ask for more..
she always went out of her way to do the needy…Yes she is a good care giver"
Care member
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: Errands, dementia, companionship, light cleaning, hospice services, meal prep & more
5.0
"Erin took care of my aunt and uncle during a medical crisis.
From the moment Erin arrived, and for the entire 2 months of her stay, my relatives and I felt at ease and reassured that they would be well cared for. Erin was skilled, loving, patient, with a terrific...
Karen L.
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: Home modification, meal prep, companionship, dementia, mobility assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Christine was simply an answered prayer. There are many wonderful providers who care for elders, and then there are those special people who care for elders as if they were family members and whose presence in a family's life has the wonderful effect of bringing...
Tina P.
4.8
(4)
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: Companionship, dementia, live-in home care, personal care, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"She is very experienced at what she does never had a problem with her she is a very trustworthy person "
Jada A.
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: Mobility assistance, light cleaning, companionship, meal prep, dementia, personal care & 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
(2)
I have worked with clients and patients with different sicknesses for example Alzheimer's, stroke, heart congestion etc. My passion is in helping people with their daily living activities I do this as if am helping my own mother/father.
Jackie can also help with: Personal care, dementia
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Jackie provided superb care in the last years of my mother's life. She had our full confidence, respect and affection, which continues to this day. We often worked alongside her and learned well from each other; she was very attentive to all of our needs, and we...
Care member
Kariyo H.
Waltham, MA
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(8)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am a caring, compassionate , reliable and patient caregiver.
I am a certified Nursing assistant(CNA), home health aid and CPR certification holder.
I have been caregiving for the last 10 years in nursing homes, group homes and in homes.
I have a vast experience in dealing with almost each issue to do with giving care is...
Kariyo can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, transportation, live-in home care, errands, personal care & more
5.0
"Kariyo is a warm, kind and joyful caregiver who instantly connected with my 88 y.o father. He exudes such optimism and enthusiasm that is absolutely contagious. I will be forever grateful to him for the truly beautiful time he spent with my beloved dad."
Karen M.
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: Home modification, hospice services, companionship, mobility assistance, meal prep, dementia & 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.
5.0
(3)
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: Companionship, errands, dementia, live-in home care, hospice services, personal care & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Aaliyah took care of my mother for 19 months. She was at her side when mom died. She has patience, is very caring and calm. Aaliyah lived with mom and took care of all her needs. They became good friends, and she felt like family. Aaliyah has a great sense of...
Cheryl M.
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, errands, light cleaning, dementia, hospice services, home modification & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
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.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a warm, loving caregiver, and I help the clients feel safe and understood because it promotes their dignity. I am also a compassionate caregiver with 15+ years experience in care-giving, seeking to extend similar care. My work ethic, empathy, self-drive, compassion, respect, transparency and attention to detail are some of...
Sharon can also help with: Dementia, respite care, hospice services, personal care, live-in home care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Sharon is very reliable and dependable. She completes her tasks as requested and gets things done well."
Sandra K.
4.7
(13)
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: Errands, light cleaning, dementia, companionship, hospice services, home modification & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
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.
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: Personal care, errands, 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
(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: Personal care, dementia, hospice services, respite care
5.0
"Colleen is a very compassionate and caring person. She has formed a wonderful rapport with myself and my mom. I feel very comfortable when my mom is in her care. She continuously makes sure my mom is comfortable, happy, cleaned and fed. I am so appreciative with...
Care member
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: Errands, companionship, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep, hospice services & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
CNA
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
(1)
Hi, I'm currently a license practical nurse and I would like to help people as it is my passion.
Provide bedside care
Administer medications and document therapeutic effects
Take vital signs (temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration)
Assist with resident comfort
Collect samples and monitor catheters
Willingness to...
Stephania can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, live-in home care, home modification, personal care, respite care & more
Skills:
Licensed Nurse
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: Mobility assistance, companionship, hospice services, dementia, 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.
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: Mobility assistance, companionship, personal care, dementia, visiting nurse, hospice services & more
5.0
"Such a wonderful caretaker! Knowledgeable, kind, reliable, punctual and fun. Truly blessed to have her!"
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Recent home care reviews in Dorchester, MA
Andrea S.
5.0
Andrea's got a heart of gold and is so good to her clients
- Janet L.
Monique R.
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 others over the years that enable...
- Marla J.
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
Erin C.
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.
Christine V.
5.0
She was so empathetic , hardworking, time conscious and patient with the clients
- 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 January, 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.