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58 home care are listed in Gardner, MA
The average posted rate is $19/hr as of November 2024
The average experience for nearby home care is 7 years
Home care in Gardner, MA
Hello I am currently home health aide and CNA certified. I have taken the CPR first aide training course. I have work experience in nursing homes as well as in home care for about 10 years. I have also worked with elderly that have alzheimers dementia. I am working towards getting my degree to be a registered nurse. I take great...
Carissa can also help with: Light cleaning, mobility assistance, errands, meal prep, companionship, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm an experienced caregiver with very good references. I've cared for elderly people that have Dementia, Alzheimer's, and people who have a problem with mobility. I am used to preparing meals, bathing, changing adult diapers, feeding etc. I have no problems working with the elderly. I believe in making their time here with...
Anna can also help with: Visiting nurse, live-in home care, hospice services, dementia, respite care, personal care & more
5.0
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have 7 years of professional experience and have many years of experience taking care of family and friends. I can help with transportation services, hospice services, housekeeping, personal care and meal preparation and planning, companion care and most anything to help the senior to continue to live at home when possible. I...
Laurie can also help with: Meal prep, errands, dementia, personal care, hospice services, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Anyone who witnessed the improvement in my mother's emotional and physical well-being after we hired Laurie to tend to her needs would certainly be impressed. In every respect, Laurie went beyond what was expected and handled my mother's needs with caring...
Tom J.
Leslie K.
Townsend, MA
$18-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
Personal Care Attendant Looking For Full-Time/Part-Time Work
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a college graduate with a degree in Human Services. I operated my family childcare business for almost 18 years. The economy failed and I was offered a position working with an elderly couple. Sometimes the highlight of a persons day is reminiscing. I have great communication skills but I also listen. My grandmother needed...
Leslie can also help with: Dementia
5.0
"Leslie cared for my father for a little over two years, who had become bed bound with ALS. His condition was complicated by being ventilator dependent and having a feeding tube. During that time she helped to assemble and manage a team, maintain a high quality of...
Geoffrey M.
Esther L.
Rutland, MA
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been a caregiver for the passed 15 years. I have worked patients with multiple illnesses. I have experience in dementia care, Parkinsons, hospice and many more.
Esther can also help with: Companionship, hospice services, dementia, light cleaning, errands, live-in home care & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Esther is very reliable, punctual, efficient and hard working. She gets the work done quickly. She does a great job at household tasks and running errands. I would highly recommend Esther."
Lowell M.
Jen P.
Temple, NH
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
hello, I have 20 years of experience in care giving as a licensed nursing asst. I have an extensive background in most settings of geriatric nursing such long term care, assisted living, hospice, respite, rehab and home care. Bathing, dressing, meal prep, feeding, mobility training, errands, housekeeping, and pet care are all...
Jen can also help with: Companionship, hospice services, errands, home modification, dementia, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Jen took wonderful care of my good friend with parkinson's. I would recommend her to everyone"
Lisa C.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am a Certified Nurse Assistant with excellent patient care and charting skills. Professional, compassionate, reliable and experienced professional CNA with years of working closely with patients to provide the best personal care.
Provide care for seniors and disable, assisting them with activities of daily living (preparing...
Eliana can also help with: Dementia, personal care, light cleaning, companionship, errands, hospice services & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
CPR
5.0
"Eliana is kind, caring, dependable, reliable, and really knows the importance of her role. Even though she was very busy she made time to fit me into her schedule. She is a lovely professional person who I feel lucky to have caring for me."
Allison S.
Julie C.
Greenville, NH
$25-50/hr • 9 yrs exp
I have experience with home health Care, I worked as a medical assistant in cardiology. I have done vitals, insulin, blood sugar checks, general daily tasks like dressing, bathing, changing. Light house keeping also. I have experiance with dementia, bed bound, catheters, diabetes, and many other medical needs. I enjoy working...
Julie can also help with: Meal prep, companionship, mobility assistance, dementia, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
Available full time or part time. Mornings Afternoons and overnights. 18 years experience. I do personal care, meal prep, drive to appts., companionship, housekeeping , pet care, etc..
Most of my clients have dementia/ Alzheimer s. I started out at Catholic Charities. Then got my CNA. I can work through tempest or private pay....
Rachel can also help with: Mobility assistance, companionship, respite care, meal prep, dementia, personal care & more
Skills:
CNA
Hello, my name is Amber and I worked as an aide in healthcare for 10 years. I'm very grateful for the time I've spent being a caregiver and am now a mum to a happy little girl that was born in January of this year. My time in healthcare was spent primarily in long term settings; nursing homes with memory care units and group...
Amber can also help with: Meal prep, errands, hospice services, light cleaning, companionship, dementia & more
Skills:
CNA
I currently have a job as a residential counselor. I am CPR/FIRST AID certified and MAP certified. I am easy going and a fast learner. I assist my clients with their hygiene, transport them to doctors appointments, and participate in fun activities with them.
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have over 30 years healthcare experience with my focus being in Occupational Therapy. I have experience in long term care, sub-acute therapy, dementia, developmental delay, pediatrics. 5 years of subacute therapy department management & much more.
Nancy can also help with: Companionship, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia, errands, home modification & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
5.0
"Kind and pleasant, loves the elderly. Have many skills to care for people. Will go the extra mile for you."
Lauren B.
I am a compassionate caregiver who enjoys connecting with seniors, treating them with respect and dignity and the same kindness I would offer to a family member . I have been an educator for over 30 years with much experience both in and out of the classroom. I love learning, playing games, going for walks in nature and...
Eileen can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, personal care, companionship, live-in home care, errands & more
Skills:
CPR
Hi, I am Maribel I have worked as a private caregiver for the elderly for over 7 years. I feel that it's important to focus on how the person is feeling and adjust your approach with them as needed. Building a space of trust is so important as their world is slowly becoming unrecognizable and they may not feel like they need the...
Maribel can also help with: Companionship, errands, meal prep, dementia, mobility assistance, light cleaning & more
I graduated from the Red Cross CNA program in 2012. I am CNA/HHA certified by the state of Massachusetts. I currently work per diem in an assisted living facility. I have been there for the last 12 years. I have worked there full time and part time through out that time period. I work in Reflections which is our...
Tiffany can also help with: Meal prep, personal care, errands, dementia, companionship, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
I'd describe my personality as outgoing, fun and caring
I like caring for seniors because everyone deserves the right care to aide them to enjoy their day to day lives
I started caring for seniors as a Companion, when I first relocated to the US.
In my spare time, I like to dance, sing, swim, spend time with the kids and...
Jennifer can also help with: Light cleaning, personal care, home modification, live-in home care, errands, meal prep & more
Hello, I am a professional CNA, over 18 years experience! My skills include helping with dementia, or physical disabilities. I can cook many kinds meals! I do housekeeping, run errands, doctor appointments, medications, fun activities, and help with animal care! I I am a non-smoker, and a non drinker! Please let me know what I...
Susan can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, dementia, live-in home care, companionship, meal prep & more
Skills:
CNA
Marisa R.
Athol, MA
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have 20 years experience caring for the elderly. I have an associates degree in science and a certificate in Allied Health.
Marisa can also help with: Meal prep, hospice services, companionship, errands, light cleaning, dementia & more
Skills:
CPR
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
Sarah C.
Jaffrey, NH
$25/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hi!
My names Sarah, I am 26 years old and have a toddler. I am skilled on hands on care as well as the needed observations such as skin checks, bathing, and advocating for my patients needs and wants when necessary.
Cleaning, cooking, and laundry are also one of my daily skills. As well as learning my clients routines and...
Sarah can also help with: Mobility assistance, dementia, light cleaning, personal care, meal prep, errands & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
I am a mother of 3. I drive a school bus and have availability usually 9:30 to 1:00 p.m., Mon-Fri. I am looking for a part time job. I have spent time with elderly people, including caring for my mother in law with Alzheimer's for over a year on a daily basis. I enjoy spending time with elderly people and would love to have a...
Denise can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, transportation, personal care, meal prep
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Recent home care reviews in Gardner, MA
Laurie S.
5.0
Laurie was prompt, courteous and professional in her response to my initial inquiry, and I was pleased to hire her twice to care for my mom, who has Parkinson's and onset dementia, 4-5 hours per day while I was away on travel. Laurie paid a visit to meet my mom in advance, and was great about...
- Jim B.
Leslie K.
5.0
Leslie cared for my father for a little over two years, who had become bed bound with ALS. His condition was complicated by being ventilator dependent and having a feeding tube. During that time she helped to assemble and manage a team, maintain a high quality of care which included keeping his...
- Geoffrey M.
Esther L.
5.0
Esther is very reliable, punctual, efficient and hard working. She gets the work done quickly. She does a great job at household tasks and running errands. I would highly recommend Esther.
- Lowell M.
Jen P.
5.0
Jen is a great person who works well with my mother and truly understands the needs and quirks of the elderly.
- Robin W.
Eliana T.
5.0
Eliana is an excellent communicator and often sends me a daily update and reports every concern. She's also flexible and steps in whenever possible when I need additional hours.
- Kathryn M.
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FAQs for finding home care in Gardner, MA
How much does private home care cost per hour near me in Gardner, MA?
The average rate for hiring a home care provider in Gardner, MA as of November, 2024 is $19.14 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 Gardner, MA?
Care.com has 7 home care providers for seniors in Gardner, 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 Gardner, 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 Gardner, MA?
The types of home health care services near you in Gardner, 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 Gardner, 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 Gardner, MA?
If you need to hire senior home care near you in Gardner, 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 Gardner, MA?
When you’re hiring in home health care services near you in Gardner, 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.