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I have worked as a home health aide for five years, besides my over 20 years of teaching experience with children, youth, and adults in public and private schools.
Sonia can also help with: Companionship, personal care
I am a certified nursing assistant & home health aide. Dementia and Alzheimer training. CPR CERTIFIED.
I have 6 years actively working in the USA.
I am a 7 year medicine student back in Honduras (my. Country of origin) short one more year to be a doctor in general medicine and surgery) I been volunteer at day cares , old folks...
Dedri can also help with: Errands, companionship, hospice services, dementia, live-in home care, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Home Health Aide
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: Live-in home care, personal care, light cleaning, meal prep, errands
Skills:
CNA
5.0
(1)
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: Respite care, personal care, live-in home care, hospice services, home modification, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Medical Equipment Experience
CNA
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.
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: Light cleaning, live-in home care, dementia, companionship, personal care, meal prep & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
CPR
4.0
"Neita helped my 93 year old dad when he was in rehab from a hip fracture. She was very intuitive and hands on and we totally credit her with helping him recover. He loved her and fully relied on her and trusted her.
I would definitely recommend Neita to...
Annette D.
5.0
(3)
Hi. My name is Mary. I was born and raised in Ireland. I have lived in Massachusetts for over 20 years. In that time I have enjoyed a successful career caring for elderly and infirmed individuals across both professional facilities and private residences.
Mary can also help with: Companionship, hospice services, meal prep, dementia, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Mary is an excellent caregiver. She is very patient with her clients and always offers considerate recommendations when appropriate.
Mary has a pleasant personality and both the patient and their families are very happy with her services.
Mary is a well respected...
Care member
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, errands, hospice services, dementia, home modification, companionship & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
5.0
"Andrea's got a heart of gold and is so good to her clients"
Janet L.
5.0
(2)
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: Hospice services, dementia, visiting nurse, live-in home care, personal care, respite 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.
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: Dementia, transportation, live-in home care, errands, hospice services, 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.
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: Dementia, errands, companionship, home modification, hospice services, light cleaning & 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
(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: Errands, companionship, personal care, live-in home care, dementia, hospice services & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Aaliyah was punctual dependable and caring. She was helpful with my wife, careful with her medications, and very pleasant company for her as well. I recommend her highly."
Steve Z.
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, dementia, light cleaning, companionship, meal prep & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
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.
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: Home modification, personal care, dementia, respite care, live-in home care, hospice services & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"He is very professional and knowledgeable about all aspects of Alzheimer's, dementia and senior care.
He really cares for the clients."
Deborah S.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Male senior therapeutic engagement specialist with 15+ yrs exp. home health & long term facilities. Currently building a private practice of wellness support visits in home and facility including long-term, rehabilitation, assisted and independent living. Offering a keen eye on your loved one when you can't. By providing highly...
Andrew can also help with: Dementia, specialized care, home modification, companionship, respite care, mobility assistance & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
5.0
"Andrew has been a tremendous help to our family in caring for my Dad who has dementia. He's patient, attentive, communicative and extremely trustworthy. His expertise and experience in caring for dementia patients in particular has helped us learn new things and...
Dave H.
I have 6 years of experience working as a home health aide. I enjoy working with patients home care and personal care. I am spontaneous like meeting new people and trying new things.
Giselle can also help with: Companionship, transportation, errands, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep & more
My name is Bouchra. Im 51 years old. Ive been working for senior care for 15 years. Im working as a home health aid with a company part time. Im morroccan. I also have 3 kids and I live in revere. I can give a reference of the senior that I'm aiding part time now. I'm comfortable giving baths or showers, meal preparation, light...
Bouchra can also help with: Dementia
Since helping care for my Great-Grandmother throughout her life I have been passionate about caring for others and making sure that they live with dignity and pride. At the end of June I will be a CNA/Home Health Aid who is also Dementia, First Aid and CPR Certified.
Caitlin can also help with: Dementia, personal care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
Professional and responsible health care worker with over 20 yrs experience. Will assist with daily activities, personal care and medication management
Kerri can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, errands, transportation, hospice services, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
I am a certified Home Health Aide and has worked for a gentleman for 10 years. I prepared meals, shopping, doctor's app, worked as a companion for whatever interests he had. I had a wonderful relationship with my client. I also worked at an Assisted living facility for 4 years providing 1-on-1 care for seniors with Dementia...
Kathleen can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, transportation, meal prep, dementia
Skills:
Home Health Aide
My objective is to look for an opportunity to grow and learn in the positions as Home health Aide to be able to demonstrate compassion to as helping patients, giving care for them, meet its goals and objectives toward providing excellent healthcare .
I love to help others because I believe that with the same compassion and...
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Recent home health aide reviews in Dorchester, MA
Prisca N.
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.
Neita W.
4.0
Neita helped my 93 year old dad when he was in rehab from a hip fracture. She was very intuitive and hands on and we totally credit her with helping him recover. He loved her and fully relied on her and trusted her.
I would definitely recommend Neita to care for your loved one.
- Annette D.
Mary B.
5.0
We used Mary to care for our late grandma. Mary was with us for the last eighteen months of our grandma’s life. We will forever be grateful for her willingness to go above and beyond her call of duty. Any family would be extremely lucky to have Mary in their lives.
- Care member
Andrea S.
5.0
Andrea's got a heart of gold and is so good to her clients
- Janet L.
Joanita B.
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 hygiene, transfers from wheelchair to...
- Paula C.
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FAQs for finding home health aides near you in Dorchester, MA
What does a home health aide do near me in Dorchester, MA?
If you’re planning to hire a home health aide near you in Dorchester, MA, it’s important to understand that there is no one standard role that a home health aide takes on. A home health aide isn’t a nurse, but can help with health related tasks like ensuring their clients take their medicine on time, transporting them to doctors appointments, picking up prescriptions, and making sure they are well fed and bathed.
What home health aide duties do providers take on near me in Dorchester, MA?
When it’s time to hire a home health aide near you in Dorchester, MA, it’s a good idea to create a list of duties your family members need help with. You can review different profiles on Care.com to learn more about common health aide duties such as bathing, feeding, and cleaning up after their clients.
How can I find a home health aide near me in Dorchester, MA?
To find home health aides near you in Dorchester, MA, you can create an account with Care.com and then you can filter and sort local home health aides by distance from Dorchester, MA. Then you can review your options for home health aides by reading about their experience and the home health aide duties they will take on.
How much does it cost to hire a home health aide near me in Dorchester, MA?
The average rate for hiring home health aides near you in Dorchester, MA on Care.com as of January, 2025 is $18.33 per hour. It’s worth noting that the rate each individual home health aide charges depends on the level of care required, the provider's certifications, and their years of experience.
How can I safely hire a home health aide near me in Dorchester, MA?
To help you start your research, all home health aides on Care.com are asked to complete an annual background check called a CareCheck (the providers who complete this background check have a badge on their profile displaying the date it was run). However, this is just a jumping off point. We strongly recommend that you take additional steps for hiring a home health aid safely, which include interviewing candidates, calling their professional references, and running your own background check.