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Donnette M.


Newton Center, MA

$35/hr3 yrs exp

Providing A Professional Care That Brings Warmth To Each And Every Client Needs.

5.0

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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: Live-in home care, light cleaning, hospice services, errands, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

CNA

5.0
"Donnette has been helping me with my mom’s needs for the last 5 months. She has been wonderful to work with- calm, friendly, understanding and knowledgeable. The women she works with have also been amazing. My mother and I would both recommend them all without...

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Shannon H.


East Boston, MA

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Shannon

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Most recently, I was working as a nanny for a family with three children for almost seven years. Prior to this job, I worked as a PCA (personal care assistant) through a company in Minnesota where I took care of an autistic boy for three years. I have also babysat for many different families over the years, either filling in...
Shannon can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Shannon is amazing! She took care of our children for many years while we were at work. She's responsible, thoughtful and the kids love her. We always felt confident that the kids were safe and well taken care of. Shannon's always ready to play with kids on...

Brian G.

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Antoinette C.


Westwood, MA

$35-50/hr10 yrs exp

I have 20 years of experience, I have a lot of patience and care a lot about my patients. I'm a certified medical assistant. Excellent references, If your family member, friend, or loved one enjoys their independence but is struggling with everyday. Personal care, also known as private care, involves making seniors feel happy...
Antoinette can also help with: Visiting nurse, live-in home care, hospice services
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Home Health Aide

CPR

5.0
"I have hired Antoinette and have found her to be very diligent, caring honest punctual willing and so very loving and capable of looking after her clients. She has a great rapor with clients and there families and an added bonus is she is a pure animal lover and...

Care member

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Prisca N.


Belmont, MA

$35-50/hr6 yrs exp

Compassionate Nursing Aide/Home Health Aide

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

CPR

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.

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Olivia P.


Medford, MA

$19-30/hr2 yrs exp

As a caring and experienced childcare provider, I am passionate about nurturing children's growth and development. With two years of experience, I have a proven ability to create a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for children of all ages. My patient and friendly nature allows me to build strong relationships with...
Olivia can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
5.0
"Olivia is an exceptional young woman. Not only is she very bright, she is very responsible and enjoys working with children. She has a wonderful, warm sense of humor. And she will be an asset to your hiring pool. Any family would be lucky to have her care for their...

Patricia M.

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Judy S.


Hyde Park, MA

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Certified Nurse Assistant/senior Care Giver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

A passionate and experienced caregiver for 20+ years experience providing compassionate and attentive care to elderly and disable individuals. I enjoy listening to older people and stories they have to tell. I am a very patient person and am always with the clients, pace following their leads, I have many years experience...
Judy can also help with: Live-in home care, light cleaning, hospice services, errands, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

CNA

5.0
"Professional, courteous, knowledgeable and always on time, everytime. "

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Sarah M.


Cambridge, MA

$25/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a very responsible, patient, and energetic person! I have worked at my local Boys and Girls club since I was 14. There, I have had the pleasure of working with kids from the ages of 5 to 17, who each have different levels of abilities. I've also had experience when babysitting my younger brother, other family members and...
Sarah can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Sarah is a very hard worker, flexible with hours and always has a positive attitude. She is very responsible."

Emma B.

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Alexandra K.


Cambridge, MA

$17-20/hr6 yrs exp

Reliable Sitter And Educational Helper

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I'm a reliable, positive, and organized person who has 7 years of experience in babysitting and pet care giving. I'm able to assist your family with travel, chores, educational activities, homework, and more! I love helping kids discover what they are passionate about and helping them explore their interests like my babysitters...
Alexandra can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Alexandra is very dependable, responds in a very short time frame, and possesses a genuine interest in caring for your child. She brings positivity, optimism, and confidence in her capabilities so you feel comfortable going out. You don't have to check your...

Kathryn F.

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Domenica M.


Waltham, MA

$22-30/hr1 yrs exp

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: Meal prep, live-in home care, light cleaning, errands, dementia, 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.

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Brendah A.


Waltham, MA

$30-50/hr6 yrs exp

I Love To Love

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

With over 10 years experience being in the medical field, I have all the necessary skills to care for your loved one both at home and in an assisted living facility. Experience with dementia, Parkinson's disease, hospice, companion, personal care etc are what I excel in.
Brendah can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, hospice services, errands, dementia, companionship & more
5.0
"Brenda took care of my husband who had Parkinson’s for six months . I found her competent, professional, caring, and reliable. My husband looked forward to seeing Brenda and enjoyed her company. I highly recommend Brenda as a caregiver. "

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Anaitza F.


Dorchester, MA

$19-29/hr10 yrs exp

Fun and Loving Baby Sitter

Hello, my experience with children range from Newborns to pre-teen, I'm a mature responsible person. I worked at a family day care for over 1 year. I'm mother of 4 and they are my pride and joy, I have two 14-year-old teen, a 10-year-old and a 5-year-old. I am currently working at Boston children Hospital as a Medical Assistant,...
Anaitza can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Trustline Certified

CPR

5.0
"Anaitza is a warm loving person, has a great personality. she is responsible, always punctual and with a big smile in her face. she is part of our family, my house is always clean, smelling good, she is oriented to details, my kids love her, she play with them,...

shamia C.

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Joulane E.


Chestnut Hill, MA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Very Care And Nice Person

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I used to work at Mass General Hospital for 4 years as a nurse assistant. I had experience working as a home health aide. I love taking care of people of all ages. I am very nice to any person I take care of. I like to treat my clients like family. I want to build a relationship with them and have them be very comfortable to...
Joulane can also help with: Live-in home care, light cleaning, hospice services, errands, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

CNA

5.0
"Joulane was a wonderful caregiver for my father who recently passed away at the age of 93. He had a variety of physical ailments as well as dementia. She made sure that he ate and drank enough water, got exercise, went outside, and went to different places. She...

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Evelyn A.


Wellesley Hills, MA

$22/hr9 yrs exp

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: Meal prep, live-in home care, light cleaning, hospice services, errands, dementia & 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.

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Alicia N.


Arlington, MA

$30-45/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver Associate/HHA/ Special Needs

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I have 16+ years of experience. I can help with Home Care , Personal Care and Special needs, and Companionship. I have been a Geriatric caregiver since 2005 I worked for my company for 6 yrs and been a private caregiver for 10 yrs. Am very compassionate, patience, understanding and easy to talk to. I have a very humorous side...
Alicia can also help with: Light cleaning, hospice services, home modification, errands, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

CNA

5.0
"Alicia is caring, responsible, and reliable. She took care of my husband when I need to travel out of town. We really appreciated her help, and she was very flexible about accommodating our schedule changes. "

Cheryl S.

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Katherine A.


Roslindale, MA

$35/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

My name is Katherine , I'm a mother of a 17 years old boy and an 20 years old girl. I'm a family oriented person. I'm currently 48 years old and I been babysitting since my early 20's for my friend's. I also help as an assistant for a home day dare center for 3 years. I am extremely reliable and punctual. I'm also a Nanny who is...
Katherine can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"It was a big pleasure to have her in our house and we would definitely rehire Katherine in the future. She was punctual, hands on, and our son loved her."

Artem D.

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Barbara G.


Newton Center, MA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Elder Care Companion

Compassionate and caring mature elder care companion offering assistance to clients including light housekeeping, errands, local drives, light meal prep, medication reminders and activities such as hobbies. I enjoyed taking care of my elderly parents very much for many years and understand how important it is for clients and...
Barbara can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, errands, dementia, companionship
5.0
"Barbara always has a positive attitude which she conveys to everyone. Barbara accepts and befriends everyone; she does not judge anyone on their physical or intellectual abilities. She is a caring person who does not leave anyone in a crisis situation. After...

Diane G.

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Katie K.


West Roxbury, MA

$15-20/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I recently graduated from Ithaca College in NY. I now live in Boston and working at an advertising agency Monday - Friday. I love children and would love to help out as much as you need it when I am free! I swam and rowed Varsity at IC, and I am a very active person. I love children and have been babysitting neighbors and...
Katie can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Katie is AMAZING! She nannied for our three-year-old for three months. Katie is extremely patient and caring, responsible, fun, and flexible. She truly went above and beyond with caring for our son, and we are so grateful. We are going to miss her so much when we...

Ashley D.

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Gleisiany M.


Everett, MA

$25-30/hr5 yrs exp

Senior Care

Reliable, service-focused nursing professional with excellent patient-care and charting skills gained through experience as a CNA. Compassionate and technically skilled in attending to patients in diverse healthcare settings. I have worked in home care, assisted living, skilled nursing facility. I enjoy spending time with and...
Gleisiany can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

CNA

5.0
"That she is very respectful, out going and great."

Maria K.

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Aaliyah H.


Watertown, MA

$20-35/hr7 yrs exp

7 Years

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: Personal care, live-in home care, hospice services, errands, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

CNA

5.0
"Aaliyah was a loving, kind caregiver for a difficult Alzheimer's patient. Her devotion to provide the best possible care included going above the expectations and making delicious healthy meals, juicing fresh fruits and engaging in positive ways with our mother....

candida M.

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Darline V.


Dorchester, MA

$35/hr10 yrs exp

My name is Darline V. I have over 7 years of experience as a Personal care assistant. I am very outgoing, patient and caring. I have a great sense of humor, fun to be around.
Darline can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, errands, dementia
5.0
"Since 2023, Darline has been caring for my 76-year-old husband who is paraplegic and has serious health issues. We can’t speak highly enough about her contribution to our family’s well-being. Darline is caring, personable, energetic, strong and willing to do...

Mary P.

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Recent personal assistant reviews in Brookline, MA

Donnette M.

5.0

Donnette has proved time and time again to be an excellent caregiver to my mother who not only has Alzheimer’s but is a stroke survivor left with partial immobility. Donnette is kind, reliable, strong, patient and savvy. I couldn’t have asked for a better caregiver for my mother.

- Care member

Shannon H.

5.0

Shannon is amazing! She took care of our children for many years while we were at work. She's responsible, thoughtful and the kids love her. We always felt confident that the kids were safe and well taken care of. Shannon's always ready to play with kids on their level. From working together on...

- Brian G.

Antoinette C.

5.0

I have hired Antoinette and have found her to be very diligent, caring honest punctual willing and so very loving and capable of looking after her clients. She has a great rapor with clients and there families and an added bonus is she is a pure animal lover and animals just love her also. You won’t...

- Care member

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.

Olivia P.

5.0

Olivia is an exceptional young woman. Not only is she very bright, she is very responsible and enjoys working with children. She has a wonderful, warm sense of humor. And she will be an asset to your hiring pool. Any family would be lucky to have her care for their child(ren).

- Patricia M.

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