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60 home care are listed in Dorchester, MA
The average posted rate is $21/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby home care is 6 years
Home care in Dorchester, MA
5.0
(10)
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, hospice services, live-in home care, dementia, personal care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
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.
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, respite care, hospice services, dementia, personal care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
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.
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, hospice services, companionship, dementia, home modification, errands & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
5.0
"Andrea's got a heart of gold and is so good to her clients"
Janet L.
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: Light cleaning, errands, hospice services, companionship, dementia, live-in home care & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Sharifah is phenomenal she is amazing i was so busy with work and couldn't help with my mother who was after surgery but sharifah did an awesome job working together with the PT my mother is back on her feet and she is always a happy lady again. With sharifah i...
Har A.
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: Meal prep, companionship, light cleaning, dementia, errands, hospice services & more
5.0
"Erin helped my wife and I to administer shots that my wife required and trained me how to do it myself (which I had never done before). Erin was knowledgeable, professional, detail oriented, friendly and good natured. After she did the first couple of shots, and...
Wells B.
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, companionship, mobility assistance, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"She was so empathetic , hardworking, time conscious and patient with the clients "
Care member
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: Live-in home care, personal care, companionship, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
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: Personal care, mobility assistance, dementia, meal prep, light cleaning, companionship & 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:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Jackie went above and beyond our expectations. I have never met anyone with as much patience’s and we always looked forward to her coming in the morning. Her kindness, care, and alertness she showed was incredible. By the end, Jackie was more than just a care...
Care member
5.0
(2)
I am a divorced lady with a 28-year-old son. We have been living in Mass since March 2017 but we lived here before for six years until 2008. I have a degree in English/Portuguese and have been an ESL teacher for 30 years.
In the USA, I have been an elderly companion and house cleaner. I used to help a lady wash up, use the...
Jaqueline can also help with: Companionship, personal care, home modification, mobility assistance, meal prep, light cleaning & more
5.0
"She does a great job, she is careful, dependable, responsible and punctual. I really recommend her. "
Suzi A.
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: Personal care, hospice services, errands, transportation, live-in home care, dementia & more
5.0
"Kariyo has been taking care of my father for 3 months now and we are lucky to have found such a wonderful caregiver. He is attentive, responsible, trustworthy and highly trained but most importantly he has become a good friend to my father. Kariyo has helped to...
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 and caring for seniors in the home
Experienced in neurological diseases (stroke rehabilitation and multiple sclerosis ) orthopedic injuries, kidney and diabetic patients and Alzheimer's. Will provide care for activities of daily living,...
Susan can also help with: Meal prep, mobility assistance, dementia, home modification, companionship, 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.
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: Dementia, personal care, hospice services, companionship, live-in home care, errands & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
CPR
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.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have over 30 years experience working as a caregiver and manager of care in private homes, assisted living, and nursing homes. I have specialized training working with individuals with Alzheimer's and related dementia. I am a CNA (certified nursing assistant). I have reliable transportation and can do medicine management,...
Nancy can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, personal care, respite care, home modification
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"I have known Nancy for almost 3 years and worked with her for 2 of those She is extremely reliable, warm, friendly and knowledgeable. "
Mary Z.
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, light cleaning, errands, dementia, home modification, hospice services & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Addis is kind, responsive and caring. My mom adored her which helped me be able to focus on work when Addis was there. She is a good cook ;), is organized and was attentive to cleanliness, quiet and respectful of the pace my mom went. She didn't talk down to Mom or...
Toni E.
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, live-in home care, hospice services, respite care, personal care
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Sharon is hard working, caring and is very knowledgeable working with elders and disabled population."
Fardowsa M.
Patience K.
Waltham, MA
$27-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(7)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a CNA with 10 years experience, iam currently doing my Nursing course, very energetic caring loving and willing to work with any client. I aim at making a difference in ones life and give them hope for tomorrow.
I have worked with all kinds of clients especially clients with Dementia, Parkinson's, Cancer, just to mention...
Patience can also help with: Dementia, companionship, light cleaning, meal prep, live-in home care, home modification & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Patience worked for my late husband,She was very kind, patient and highly experienced and gave my husband the best care, she goes extra miles to see her client happy and comfortable, my late husband preferred patience to all other caregivers he had, my family was...
Elizebath C.
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: Dementia, companionship, errands, light cleaning, home modification, hospice services & more
Skills:
CPR
Wound Care
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Kristen is one of the most reliable and hard working individuals I've ever had the pleasure of knowing. She is strongly motivated at completing any tasks she sets when it comes to work and life in general. Kristen is someone who always uplifts individuals around...
Nick 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: 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
(3)
Hired by 3 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: Hospice services, dementia, personal care, respite care
5.0
"Colleen has work for my aunt as a personal home health aid for the pass 3 1/2 years.
Colleen did everything from getting my aunt up in the morning , showers ,getting breakfast , dressed , Med's , lunch, cleaned the house ,and did laundry . Colleen is very...
Nancy M.
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Recent home care reviews in Dorchester, MA
Lisa A.
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 her patients. She is personable...
- Marcia I.
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.
Andrea S.
5.0
Andrea's got a heart of gold and is so good to her clients
- Janet L.
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.
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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 March, 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.