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60 home care are listed in Dorchester, MA
The average posted rate is $21/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby home care is 6 years
Home care in Dorchester, MA
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a certified medical assistant with 25+ yrs experience working in Primary care, woman's health and more as well as Home Health Personnel care assistance.
Colleen can also help with: Respite care, hospice services, dementia, personal care
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
Home Health Aide
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.
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: Hospice services, errands, meal prep, companionship, light cleaning, dementia & 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.
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: Light cleaning, companionship, mobility assistance, meal prep, hospice services, dementia & 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.
5.0
(2)
Iam a hard working and driven individual who is not afraid of challenges, iam passionate about my work I know how to get the job done.
I'd describe my personality as being passionate, reliable and helpful
I like caring for seniors because meet new and interesting people
I started caring for seniors in 2019
One thing you...
Annet can also help with: Mobility assistance, light cleaning, companionship, live-in home care, meal prep
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
5.0
"Annet took care of my father who had Alzheimer’s. She was so kind and patient with my Dad. She ensured he was well feed, she made sure he was always clean and comfortable. She helped me, my sister and Mom on how to care for Dad when she was off duty. She was a...
Care member
Ghislaine M.
Malden, MA
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
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: Personal care, hospice services, mobility assistance, dementia, companionship, visiting nurse & more
5.0
"Ghislaine took care of my mother for several years. She was always kind, conscientious, and reliable. I highly recommend her!"
Care member
5.0
(3)
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: Respite care, home modification, live-in home care, dementia, hospice services, personal care & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
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
(5)
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: Meal prep, hospice services, errands, dementia, companionship, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
5.0
"Tracy is capable and caring: prompt, considerate, and thoughtful. She always pitches in, is quick to handle requests, and quick to speak up calmly and respectfully if any problems occur. The ideal aide, and we recommend her highly."
Michael P. M.
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: Companionship, meal prep, errands, personal care, hospice services, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Carla is very attentive. She is excellent a great hire. "
Care member
Susan M.
West Roxbury, MA
$35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
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: Dementia, companionship, errands, hospice services, light cleaning, meal prep & more
5.0
"Susan is the most wonderful and caring person. She sincerely loves the people she cares for and it is not just a job to her. We could never imagine a more capable and caring person. We had the best when we had Susan."
Janet N.
5.0
(5)
I have been a CNA for over 8 years. I am enthusiastic and passionate about my job, where I enjoy caring for my clients. I major in ALS, dementia, parkinsons, and Alzemiah to say the list. I am eager to learn about new medical equipment that can boost the well being of my clients and improve their ADLs such as feeding, bathing,...
Ssekabira can also help with: Live-in home care, hospice services, errands, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia & more
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
CNA
5.0
"It is a pleasure to recommend Ssekabira. We had many mediocre HHAs before him. He is the epitome of excellence. There aren't enough superlatives to describe him. He now owns a home health care agency, Shalom Exal Services Inc; I can personally vouch for its...
Daniel G.
5.0
(7)
With over 10 years of experience in Companionship and Caregiving management. I can say I have a great sense of humor, understanding, caring and loving. I have a great attitude towards my work, very professional, focus and dedicated. I have several certificates including CNA, CPR, HHA among others and still per suing more. I...
Diana can also help with: Errands, home modification, hospice services, light cleaning, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Diana is an exemplary caregiver and a lovely person. We hired her as part of a caregiving team to look after a 99yo man with Parkinson's and CHF-related issues. She really integrated herself into the household well, being not just a great help, but a easy company...
Care member
5.0
(1)
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: Dementia, personal care, respite care
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
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.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
CONTACT ME FOR LAST MINUTE COVERAGE !!
Holidays/Family Occasions.
Short Term/Long Term Domestic and International travel.
I accompany minors traveling alone.
I accompany the elderly/sick/disabled travelling alone
Expertise in Dementia and Alzheimer's as well as Parkinson's
My professional experience spans 13 years. I am...
Leonie can also help with: Personal care, respite care, live-in home care, dementia
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
5.0
"Leonie assisted me traveling to and from dental surgery. I found her to be warm, relaxed, and attentive to verbal directions discussed at the start of the event. She followed-up on all details that I mentioned, and then I forgot because I was medicated for the...
Joseph R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Anne and I would be interested in Senior Care. I am looking for a new career into childcare and senior care. I am caring, compassionate, funny, a talker, and don't take anything said to heart. I know Seniors have their own ways and are set in them and I adapt to their needs. I love Seniors and children. I took care...
Ann can also help with: Meal prep, live-in home care, transportation, light cleaning, personal care, errands & more
5.0
"Anne is a superb HHA due to her ability to understand a person's needs and wishes. She is able to perform her duties with perfection as a HHA. Whoever gets her is lucky to have her!"
Francesca A.
Michele F.
Waltham, MA
$30-34/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
Hi! I am a mother. I am a very responsible, patient and loving caregiver with positive attitude. I have been providing care to seniors for nearly 20 years. I was raised by my grandmother, I love elderly, they are always reminding me of her. Unfortunately she passed away few years ago. I can help with hands on care, cooking,...
Michele can also help with: Errands, meal prep, dementia, hospice services, light cleaning, personal care & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Warm, compassionate, gentle, reliable, highly skilled. I highly recommend Michele."
Constance R.
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, errands, dementia, companionship, light cleaning, hospice services & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
CPR
5.0
"I very strongly recommend Miriane P. for any job requiring a personal caregiver, home health aide or companion for someone needing assistance in daily living and personal care.
Ms P. took care of my closest friend for a year until she died and I saw very clearly...
Judith B.
5.0
(7)
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'm from Brighton and live in Roslindale now. 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...
Nancy can also help with: Dementia, companionship, errands, meal prep, mobility assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Wound Care
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
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.
Milene B.
Newton Center, MA
$30-35/hr • 6 yrs exp
Home Health Aide / Mental Health Support Certified Available PT
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Milene, I have been working as Home Health Aid/Mental Health Support Certified, for 6 years . I have great experience in Home Care and patience to take care of senior citizens. I'm reliable, honest, responsible and most importantly, I love what I do, and that is "to care" for others.
I can provide light...
Milene can also help with: Personal care, visiting physician, visiting nurse, dementia
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Milene is a very capable and responsible person. She is very cheerful and fun to
have around.She cares very much for the people that she works for. I feel that
anyone who hires her will be happy."
Myrna D.
Evelyn A.
Wellesley Hills, MA
$22/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
I have 9 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Dementia. Having to worked in both assisted living facility and homecare setting I think I have first of all helped in maintaining a safe independent and dignified lifestyle. helping seniors with the activities of daily living makes me feel some form of...
Evelyn can also help with: Live-in home care, hospice services, errands, dementia, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
CNA
5.0
"I had really great experience with her, as employee, I continues to work with her.
She work with team work, alway on time.
Evelyn has a great Personality."
Sabbatina K.
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: Transportation, meal prep, errands
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.
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Recent home care reviews in Dorchester, MA
Colleen F.
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 her love, caring and easy way she...
- Care member
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.
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.
Annet B.
5.0
Annet took care of my father who had Alzheimer’s. She was so kind and patient with my Dad. She ensured he was well feed, she made sure he was always clean and comfortable. She helped me, my sister and Mom on how to care for Dad when she was off duty. She was a life saver!
- Care member
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
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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 April, 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.