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Hospice care in Ayer, MA

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Sally F.


Ayer, MA

$15-20/hr

Patient, Trustworthy And Reliable

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I'm a friendly, gentle and patient 60 yr old woman who has taken care of my mother in hospice. While taking care of tasks I will be happy to have good conversation and take you out for a cup of coffee if you'd like!
Sally can also help with: Light cleaning, transportation, meal prep, errands
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Barbara can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, companionship, meal prep, hospice services, errands & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

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Kelley H.


Shirley, MA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Registered Nurse Available Part-Time

5.0

(2)

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I graduated nursing school in 1998 and have always worked in home care even prior to graduation as a home health aide. When I became a registered nurse I worked on a medical surgical unit for 3 years. After being understaffed, I knew I needed a change and turned to what I loved, assisting individuals in their home. I worked as a...
Kelley can also help with: Personal care, respite care, visiting nurse, dementia, hospice services
5.0
"Kelley took care of my brother who has Muscular Dystrophy. He needed care on all levels from showering, shaving to g-tube, ventilator and stoma care. Kelley did all of this and still had time to neaten up the house. Though Kelley and my brother are from completely...

Evan W.

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Lynn V.


Groton, MA

$28-35/hr10 yrs exp

Compassionate Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, I am Caring and Compassionate by Nature, with lots of built in Patience.. I enjoy working with people and am very kind. It is important for me to give each client the care and respect that one needs, as each person has their own thoughts. I have some Medical knowledge and Natural Remedies, Many years of experience with All...
Lynn can also help with: Live-in home care, hospice services, respite care, home modification, personal care, dementia & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

5.0
"I have worked with Lynn for about 5 years and she is not only competent, knowledgeable and trustworthy but also is kind, caring and fun! I would highly recommend her for caring for your loved ones!"

Heidi P.

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Olivia C.


Stow, MA

$15-22/hr

UVM Certified Death Doula

Providing meaningful companionship to your elderly loved ones. Non judgmental and gentle, I am available to spend time and listen to those in their final stages of life. Available for pet care, errands, and whatever might help you or your family. I'm currently in a masters counseling program so I can draw upon certain...
Olivia can also help with: Errands, meal prep, respite care, dementia, transportation, light cleaning & more
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Maryann S.


Littleton, MA

$15-40/hr10 yrs exp

Registered Nurse

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a Registered Nurse with 25+ years of Experience. I enjoy offering Care & Comfort, Client Advocacy and Companionship with Kindness & Compassion. My Professional work experience includes Elderly Care offered in a Home Care Setting & Nursing in a Medical Long Term Care Hospital. I have been Blessed with The Gift of Advocating...
Maryann can also help with: Respite care, light cleaning, personal care, errands, meal prep, dementia & more
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Christine B.


Devens, MA

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Respite Care, Companionship, Nights And Weekends, Experienced With Alzheimer's Patients

I am CPR/1st Aid certified, but am not formerly trained as an HHA or CNA. Experienced liaison to Hospice Programs. Able to help with children, transportation, pets, housekeeping and errands. I am a wife, mother and grandmother. I have worked full time my entire life, currently in Human Resources. I am a member of the American...
Christine can also help with: Respite care, dementia, hospice services, personal care
Skills:

CPR

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Patricia M.


Groton, MA

$20-27/hr3 yrs exp

I Am A Certified Hospice Volunteer.

I volunteered at Rivercourt Residences in the Alzheimer's/Memory Unit for over Six years. I was working with the enrichment director of that unit and helped with activities, outings such as lunch, concerts etc. I was offered the director of activities for the assisted living and independent residents(roughly 70 residents). I...
Patricia can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, hospice services, errands, companionship, dementia & more
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Jodi R.


Pepperell, MA

$20-50/hr5 yrs exp

I Will Treat Your Loved One Like They Were My Own

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

After losing my grandparents within 2 days of each other I left my job to care for others. I know personally how important it is to both the person and their family to have an experienced and loving caregiver. I work with the family to provide comfort, care and companionship for their loved one. I have cared for people with,...
Jodi can also help with: Meal prep, companionship, dementia, errands, hospice services, mobility assistance & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Jodi was an outstanding care giver for my wife, Doris, for about 18 months until she passed away in July. She was very well organized providing all the assistance for house keeping and personal needs that Doris required. She also kept her spirits up with humor and...

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Princess H.


Shirley, MA

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

It Is A Privilege To Care For Your Family Member !

I love what I do and I'm happy to bring my services to families in the area . I've been a CNA for over 10 years in nursing homes and with hospice . I'm CPR and fist aide certified .
Princess can also help with: Meal prep, errands, light cleaning, transportation
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

CNA

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Anne N.


Groton, MA

$25-35/hr1 yrs exp

Companionship/House Manager/Senior Care

I am a young wife and mother with years of experience in care of various ages. I took care of my own grandmother when she was put on Hospice, and I provide kind/gentle support with an unwavering amount of patience. I have experience in House Managing, and will be prone to tidying regardless of job description. I am highly...
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Lori D.


Lowell, MA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

4.2

(5)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I started working with the senior population in 1990 I have a combined 25 years experience in the field. Working in nursing homes, for home agencies and privately. As well as collaborating with outside sources such as PT, OT, Speech, palliative and hospice services. Senior care is my passion. Making seniors comfortable and have...
Lori can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, companionship, light cleaning, hospice services, home modification & more
Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

5.0
"Lori is one of the most compassionate and hard working people I have met. She always goes above and beyond as a caregiver. She is always very punctual, professional, and kind. Lori took excellent care of my father. She made him feel very comfortable and always made...

Alexa S.

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Hanifah N.


Wayland, MA

$11-50/hr4 yrs exp

CARE GIVER

Iam an experienced care giver of 4 years I deal with dementia, Alzheimer's and hospice care . I also do feeding, medication reminders, bathing and companionship. Putting a smile on my clients face is my greatest joy and I would love to work with you
Hanifah can also help with: Companionship, errands, meal prep, hospice services, light cleaning, dementia & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

5.0
"I have known Hanifah for five years. She was the home health aid for my wife until her passing. It was a remarkable blessing to find Hanifah and have her skills and loving attention to help care for my dear wife in the final years of her life. Hanifah is competent,...

Paul C.

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Linda L.


Nashua, NH

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

CNA

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Linda I do companion and hospice care. Nursing is a very rewarding job. I am grateful, thankful and blessed that I have the patience and compassion to give to clients and their families. If given the opportunity, I will show you not only through my skills, but the care I give to your loved one. So please if you...
Linda can also help with: Companionship, dementia, personal care, hospice services, transportation
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Linda has been great with my dad!! She's been caring for him overnights and weekends. I know with Linda there I do not have to worry. And now with my My mom home on hospice, she continues to provide exceptional care for both of them. Linda has been a wonderful...

Kris G.

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Paula R.


Leominster, MA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

CNA, Senior Caregiver

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have experience in home care and nursing home facilities/hospitals. I am currently employed by a local urgent care facility and I am a member of the emergency management department for my city. I decided to join care. com when I realized facilities thrive on numbers, and my focus is on providing quality care. I believe all...
Paula can also help with: Respite care, hospice services, visiting nurse, personal care, dementia, live-in home care & more
Skills:

CPR

CNA

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Paula is amazing with people. She is one of the most caring and nurturing people I know. I would recommend her for a job as she is punctual, dependable, focused and a good team player."

Karleen W.

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Patrick S.


Billerica, MA

$25-34/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Care

I have experience in working with people diagnosed with Dementia, Parkinson's, Stroke, Alzheimer's, Cancer and most of many other diagnoses. I have over 10 years experience in Home Health Care field. I have a car and do assist transport clients to various appointments. I do PT services, errands, laundry, light house cleaning,...
Patrick can also help with: Home modification, live-in home care, errands, hospice services, light cleaning, companionship & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Licensed Nurse

5.0
"He is reliable, efficient and kind human being "

Baker W.

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Laurie S.


Leominster, MA

$25/hr7 yrs exp

My Seniors Are Treated As My Family.

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, hospice services, light cleaning, errands, dementia, personal care & 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.

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Kathy R.


Lexington, MA

$35-50/hr10 yrs exp

Elderly Care/ Companion/

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

My name is Kathy and I live in Lexington, Mass. My passion has always been to care and nurture the elderly, and have been doing it for over 30 years. I worked in nursing homes for several years before becoming a private companion. I have cared for stroke, dementia/ Alzheimer' s patients , MS patients and those ill with cancer. I...
Kathy can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, companionship, mobility assistance, personal care, meal prep & more
5.0
"We hired Kathy in August to help care for our father who has early onset dementia. We moved him to MA from CT this summer which was a very disruptive and hard life change for him. My father is a proud, intelligent, kind man, and we knew that we needed to find...

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Anny N.


Lowell, MA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a Certified Nurse's Assistant with over 20 years of experience in healthcare services. I have experience working in hospital settings, home settings, assisted living facilities, and group homes. My healthcare skills include assisting with ADLs, medication administration, CPR/First Aid, Alzheimer's, dementia, taking vital...
Anny can also help with: Companionship, dementia, errands, light cleaning, live-in home care, hospice services & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Home Health Aide

CPR

5.0
"Anny worked overnights to care for my 87 year old father with Dementia. She is extremely caring, compassionate, patient, and dependable. Anny took care of my father for over a year through some challenging times. We would still have her today if we didn’t move my...

Pam W.

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Winfred M.


Waltham, MA

$30/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

II am a compassionate, caring and dependable CNA. Certified to take care of seniors in MA. I can anticipate a seniors needs or even recommend what needs to be done. I do Med reminders . I would understand if someone wants to be chatty or have a quiet time. I am an extremely good cook and my driving record is clean. I have taken...
Winfred can also help with: Home modification, hospice services, errands, light cleaning, companionship, dementia & more
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Winfred is very compassionate and hardworking. She goes above and beyond when caring for her clients. "

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Recent hospice care reviews in Ayer, MA

Kelley H.

5.0

I hired Kelley last year when my 95 year old grandfather came to visit for a few weeks. Kelley was excellent. She helped bath him, put lotion on him, she gave him light massage, and took him for walks. She additionally helped change a bandage he had. She was very kind which put my grandfather at...

- Claudia S.

Lynn V.

5.0

I have worked with Lynn for about 5 years and she is not only competent, knowledgeable and trustworthy but also is kind, caring and fun! I would highly recommend her for caring for your loved ones!

- Heidi P.

Jodi R.

5.0

Jodi was an outstanding care giver for my wife, Doris, for about 18 months until she passed away in July. She was very well organized providing all the assistance for house keeping and personal needs that Doris required. She also kept her spirits up with humor and good advise. She became a close...

- Care member

Lori D.

5.0

Lori is one of the most compassionate and hard working people I have met. She always goes above and beyond as a caregiver. She is always very punctual, professional, and kind. Lori took excellent care of my father. She made him feel very comfortable and always made him laugh. There wasn't a thing...

- Alexa S.

Hanifah N.

5.0

I have known Hanifah for five years. She was the home health aid for my wife until her passing. It was a remarkable blessing to find Hanifah and have her skills and loving attention to help care for my dear wife in the final years of her life. Hanifah is competent, caring, and compassionate. As a...

- Paul C.

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