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60 live in caregivers are listed in Dorchester, MA
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby live in caregivers is 5 years
Live in caregivers in Dorchester, MA
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: Light cleaning, errands, dementia, home modification, hospice services, companionship & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
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.
3.7
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
NURSING STUDENT
Caring and resourceful professional with 5+ years of experience in health care support. Able to manage patients' grooming, serve meals, help people move around, make patients feel comfortable, and monitor residents' conditions. I have solid communication, organisational, observational, and issue resolution...
Rose can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, errands, hospice services, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
Licensed Nurse
5.0
"Rose was amazing. She was a live in caregiver for my mother in law for about 4 years until my mother in law passed. We as a family truly believed Rose made her last moments full of so much joy. We can't thank her enough!!"
James M.
5.0
(1)
Hi, I'm currently a license practical nurse and I would like to help people as it is my passion.
Provide bedside care
Administer medications and document therapeutic effects
Take vital signs (temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration)
Assist with resident comfort
Collect samples and monitor catheters
Willingness to...
Stephania can also help with: Home modification, personal care, live-in home care, dementia, hospice services, respite care & more
Skills:
Licensed Nurse
5.0
(1)
I'd describe my personality as
Time management
Personal management
caregiver
I like caring for seniors because
I always want to make a positive change to someone
I'm looking for a job that
to make change for those who are in need
I started caring for seniors when
3years back
In my spare time, I like listening to...
Benard can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, live-in home care, transportation
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"His loving, so caring to the elderly "
Care member
5.0
(1)
I work as a caregiver and really like it. I took care of my mother with Alzheimer's for five years while raising three kids. I taught adults for more than 35 years and worked as a writer as well. Look forward to hearing from you.
Penelope can also help with: Companionship, live-in home care, mobility assistance, hospice services, meal prep, light cleaning & more
5.0
"She has worked with me for years and she is a fantastic worker. Attentive, passionate, experienced and a genuinely good person. "
Care member
Heidi H.
Newtonville, MA
$45/hr • 10 yrs exp
Life Is TOO SHORT To NOT Experience Bushels Of JOY And LAUGHTER
5.0
(2)
I teach Laughter Yoga and LOVE teaching it in Retirement facilities... I've taught on a contract basis and on a single visit basis to multiple facilities throughout Louisiana. ALSO, every time I've visited my Mom at Alexian Village, I have taught Laughter Yoga!! A few times I have taught it more than once during my stay. Doing...
Heidi can also help with: Live-in home care, hospice services, dementia
5.0
"Heidi's compassion and care giving are on equal par, regardless how dire the client's health condition may be. Her ability to assess client needs also include collaboration with health care professionals to yield the best outcome, whether person or pet."
Bradley B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello: my name is Juan (32y-o). A Latino living the dream in Boston. I have more than eight years of experience as a senior caretaker. My range of clients go from people with mobility issues to clients with mild and advanced Alzheimer, cancer , multiple sclerosis and senile dementia.
I am originally from Cartagena, Colombia. A...
Juan can also help with: Personal care, live-in home care, dementia
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Mr. G. is the most responsible person i ever met. Nice and warm person "
Josephina K.
5.0
(2)
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: Hospice services, respite care, dementia, live-in home care, personal care, home modification & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"I am quadriplegic and have difficult care needs. I hired Juliette to care for me for four days while I was visiting Boston. What a delightful experience! She is capable, intelligent, learns quickly and is a pleasure to spend time with. I checked the references they...
Claude G.
3.7
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I am a reliable, caring and supportive caregiver with 10+ years of experience caring for elderly and vulnerable adults. I provide excellent client care and work well dementia and Alzheimer and physically challanged clients. I am friendly and compassionate with excellent interpersonal communication skills.
Mbarka can also help with: Live-in home care, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia, companionship, errands & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"We have been very happy with Laila and will continue to employ her. She has been with us for the past 8 months. She is absolutely wonderful. She has a good grasp on senior care are working with dementia patients. I would strongly recommend her to other families."
Soumya G.
Roddy P.
Wellesley Hills, MA
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Caregiver/Companion Care For Dementia And Alzheimer's Clients
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Certified Dementia Practitioner, certified in Alzheimer's Rehabilitation Training, and am CPR certified.
Seeking a position where I can help make a difference in someone's life.
Most of my experience is working with high-net-worth individuals in their homes.
Providing care, maintaining dignity, and stimulating cognition, are...
Roddy can also help with: Hospice services, personal care, dementia, live-in home care
5.0
"Rodney worked in our garden for the better part of two days planting large bushes, which required fairly heavy labor working around rocks and roots. He was terrific. Worked non-stop, was responsive to our request and instructions but did not need careful...
Karen W.
5.0
(5)
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, dementia, companionship, home modification, light cleaning, hospice services & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Diana is a responsible, caring and patient caregiver. She took care of an elderly ALS patient who also has some challenging mental health issues. I would recommend her services to anyone who is in search of a caregiver for their family. "
Care member
5.0
(5)
I am a compassionate caregiver with several years of experience in dedicated patient care working both in assisted living facilities and private homes. have experience in hospice care, Alzheimer's, dementia, companionship just to mention but a few. I am passionate about elder care and skilled at managing schedules of patients...
Matilda can also help with: Companionship, dementia, light cleaning, live-in home care, errands, hospice services & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Wound Care
5.0
"Matilda was fantastic! Looked after my wife who was in home hospice. Took care of both of us. Highly skilled at home health care. Always reliable, caring and calming in a difficult situation. I would hire Matilda again in a heartbeat if I needed home health care."
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Penelope and I live in Dedham. I have 12 years' experience working as a caregiver. I love taking care of people especially seniors. In the past I worked as a Greek school teacher. After my daughters grew up, I found a job as a caregiver, and I loved it. Thereafter, I continued working, caring for the elderly. I am...
Penelope can also help with: Personal care, dementia, live-in home care, home modification, respite care
5.0
"While our family did not hire Penelope for reasons largely related to proximity, we had a very favorable series of conversations and a trial visit with her, where she was attentive to the details about our family situation, very patient in engaging with our...
Nicholas M.
Domenica M.
Waltham, MA
$22-30/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Assist residents with daily living and provision of fun, safe and engaging activities to ensure that their days are happy and fulfilling. Provided non-medical home care service to elderly/disabled patients. Focused on personal care, companionship, homemaking, and transportation. Assisted patients with bathing, clothing, feeding,...
Domenica can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, errands, meal prep, light cleaning, companionship & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Sorry for the late review. Domenica was great and took care of everything. Got me to and from my appointment with no issues."
Marc H.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Contact me for all last minute coverage!!
Expertise in Dementia and Alzheimer's as well as Parkinson's
My professional experience spans 12 years. I am dependable and reliable and come with impeccable references, fully vaccinated, boosted and COVID compliant. I am college trained and CPR capable. Availability is 7 days per...
Leonie can also help with: Personal care, dementia, respite care, live-in home care
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.
Donnette M.
Newton Center, MA
$35/hr • 3 yrs exp
Providing A Professional Care That Brings Warmth To Each And Every Client Needs.
5.0
(1)
I'm a very devoted and compassionate caregiver for the past seven years. I have helped patients with dementia, Alzheimer's and diabetes. Also activities of daily living (ADLs). In addition, which may includes help with assistive devices such as wheelchair and more. Caregiving has been a passion of mine ever since I started doing...
Donnette can also help with: Light cleaning, live-in home care, companionship, dementia, hospice services, errands & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
Wound Care
5.0
"Donnette has been helping us care for our almost 90 years old mom who needs some help. She is an amazing person who has helped our family immensely. We are lucky to have her."
Care member
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: Errands, hospice services, light cleaning, live-in home care, dementia, meal prep & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
"I ended up not being able to bring Evelyn on, but I wish I had. She was pleasant, knowledgeable and had great suggestions. She clearly knew the job and had a wealth of experience. I hope to employ her in the future."
Erika D.
5.0
(1)
Professionals with 10+ years experience skilled in Acute, Skilled Unit Services, Memory care and Homecare setting.
Mbatudde can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, live-in home care
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"A lovely person who was incredibly patient and professional. Highly recommended."
Buz L.
Mario S.
Cambridge, MA
$20-23/hr • 10 yrs exp
I Am Patient, Loyal And Reliable, Considerate, I Love Helping People.
I have 15 years of experience. I can help with Medical Assistant and Caregiver , CNA(Certified Nursing Assistant). Personal Care Attendant (PCA) and CPR /BLS /AED , Personal Care Aides (PCA) , Home Health Aides (HHAs) Live-In Home . Private Duty Caregiver and Personal Home care I have experience in the emergency situations....
Mario can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, errands, companionship, home modification, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Home Health Aide
Lauren G.
West Roxbury, MA
$20-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have tons of experiences with children and not as much with senior care, but do have an elderly grandmother who has end stage dementia who I have learned alot through. I am happy to assist with errands, driving and activities of any kind. Thanks so much for reading and please feel free to reach out with any questions!
Lauren can also help with: Live-in home care, dementia, mobility assistance, hospice services, companionship, home modification & more
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Recent live in caregiver reviews in Dorchester, MA
Kristen S.
5.0
Kristen is trustworthy and forthcoming. My mother is paralyzed from the neck down and Kristen has experience with dressing, feeding, wound care, Hoyer lift, and problem-solving. She worked for us for only a month and even agreed to accompany my mother to my wedding! The service she provides is...
- Justin G.
Rose K.
5.0
I hired Rose for 2 weeks to take care of my mother while I was away and she did such a great job my mother was so comfortable with and this was very reassuring for me while I was away! Not only does she handle personal care needs but she also helped us organize the house a bit without us even...
- Frank D.
Benard B.
5.0
His loving, so caring to the elderly
- Care member
Penelope N.
5.0
She has worked with me for years and she is a fantastic worker. Attentive, passionate, experienced and a genuinely good person.
- Care member
Heidi H.
5.0
Heidi's compassion and care giving are on equal par, regardless how dire the client's health condition may be. Her ability to assess client needs also include collaboration with health care professionals to yield the best outcome, whether person or pet.
- Bradley B.
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FAQs for finding live-in caregivers near you in Dorchester, MA
How much do I pay a live-in caregiver near me in Dorchester, MA?
The average rate for hiring a live-in caregiver near you in Dorchester, MA is $20.67 per hour. It’s worth noting that this is just an average, and the cost of a live-in caregiver can vary based on their qualifications, their years of experience, and the unique type of care your loved one requires.
How can I find a live-in caregiver near me in Dorchester, MA?
To start your search for a live-in caregiver near you on Care.com, sort caregiver profiles by distance from Dorchester, MA or zip code. If you want to increase the amount of available options, you can expand your search radius. Then you can compare candidates by reading about their experience working with seniors, the type of caregiving services they provide, and their hourly rate.
How can I safely hire a live-in caregiver near me in Dorchester, MA?
Yes, caregivers near you in Dorchester, MA on Care.com are asked to complete an annual background check called a CareCheck. Senior caregivers who complete this background check will have a badge on their profile displaying the date it was run. While CareCheck is a good start, we strongly recommend that you follow some additional steps for hiring a caregiver for seniors safely, which include interviewing candidates, checking references, and running your own background check. Visit our Safety Center to learn more.
What types of live-in care services are available near me in Dorchester, MA?
There is no one-size-fits-all approach to live-in caregiver services. All clients have different needs and all caregivers feel comfortable offering specific services. Generally though, you can expect a live-in caregiver to help with cooking, cleaning, tasks that are difficult for the senior to manage, and transportation. It’s important to interview a few different candidates, when hiring a live-in caregiver near you in Dorchester, MA to see what responsibilities they feel comfortable taking on and how their service offerings line up with your needs.
What questions should I ask when interviewing a live-in caregiver near me in Dorchester, MA?
When it’s time to interview live-in caregivers near you in Dorchester, MA, you’ll want to be ready with a list of interview questions you can ask them. You’ll want to start by asking them to tell you more about their work experience and qualifications. Then you can ask them what types of responsibilities they can take on. Don’t be afraid to tell them what you need, the point of an interview is to find out if they’re a good fit for your family.