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Find personal assistants in Dorchester, MA that you’ll love
60 personal assistants are listed in Dorchester, MA
The average posted rate is $22/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby personal assistants is 6 years
Personal assistants in Dorchester, MA
4.8
(13)
Reliable, service-focused nursing professional with excellent patient-care and charting skills gained through experience as a Certified Nurse Assistant (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...
Gleisiany can also help with: Companionship, hospice services, meal prep, mobility assistance, dementia, personal care & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Glazi Is amazing, punctual, trustworthy and very calm. She makes you feel at ease and takes great care of your loved one.
Highly recommend!"
Voula D.
5.0
(4)
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: Companionship, hospice services, light cleaning, dementia, live-in home care, errands & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
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...
Karen M.
4.9
(7)
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: Light cleaning, live-in home care, companionship, hospice services, dementia, errands & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CNA
CPR
5.0
"Professional, courteous, knowledgeable and always on time, everytime. "
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello Families!
My name is Tiana and I bring over 10 years of experience as a dedicated educator, nanny, and household manager. I specialize in creating safe, fun, and enriching environments for children, while ensuring your home runs smoothly.
I'm known for my creativity, warm personality, and strong organizational...
Tiana can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Tiana was the absolute best caregiver for our family.
She instantly bonded with our 9 and 11 year old children. In a matter of days, she learned the nuances of each of their little personalities and favorite things (like cats, trains, rainbows, and sports). She...
Care member
Dora N.
Randolph, MA
$15-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I am a kind, compassionate, organized and reliable caregiver with over 10 years experience. I love animals (I am a person ) and love to have peaceful and enjoyable interactions. I have experience assisting with personal care, companionship, medication reminders, light housework, etc. My clients enjoy our conversations and...
Dora can also help with: Live-in home care, personal care, dementia
5.0
"She is very professional, hardworking and you can count on her."
Annerose M.
5.0
(5)
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: Errands, meal prep, hospice services, dementia, light cleaning, companionship & more
5.0
"Brendah came aboard to help with my wife who was in her fourth year with Parkinson's. Brendah is smart, cheerful and delightful to have around. She is highly medically trained, very competent and knows how to manage people involved with Parkinson's. She worked for...
Henry R.
Antoinette C.
Westwood, MA
$35-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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: Hospice services, visiting nurse, live-in home care
Skills:
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
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
5.0
(2)
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: Dementia, respite care, live-in home care, home modification, personal care, hospice services & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CNA
CPR
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.
5.0
(1)
I am available for full day 2x a week. Great references to provide.
I'm easygoing person who enjoys the simple things in life . I pride myself on my integrity and honesty . I have over 6 years of experience caring for kids ( Toddler, preschool, high school, teenagers) Not only am I patient, caring and nurturing, I am also...
Milene can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Milene was a terrific babysitter to my daughter when she was an infant til she was about 3 years old. She loved playing with my daughter, styling her hair, taking her for walks in our neighborhood, and making her lunch. She is responsible and caring and I highly...
Cheryl A.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I'm Lizzy, and I'm truly passionate about caring for children. With a background as a Certified Nursing Assistant in pediatrics, I bring a loving touch to my work.
Creating joyful, routine-filled spaces for kids is my specialty. I take pride in providing professional, punctual, and safe care, always prioritizing their...
Elizabeth can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Lizzy has been an incredible addition to our family over the last 3.5 years. She is caring, compassionate, creative, and attentive among so many other things that make her a fantastic caregiver to our two children. She has mastered the art of creating structured...
Shannon F.
5.0
(4)
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: Home modification, light cleaning, errands, companionship, dementia, hospice services & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
CPR
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.
3.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have 17 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Grocery Shopping. I am an assistant teacher for Boston Public School, and I also have worked in Montessori for 4 years. I am pretty flexible and understanding of parents'/kid's necessities. I can adapt to schedule changes as well as different kids'...
Norma can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
5.0
" Norma was on time and got my sons ready for bed before we arrived back. Good communication beforehand as well. Would hire again!"
Rachael S.
5.0
(26)
Hired by 40 families in your neighborhood
I have been a pet lover my entire life and have personally owned a variety of pets. Additionally I've professionally cared for dogs, cats, various kinds of birds, fish, geckos, frogs, bunnies, guinea pigs, bearded dragons, chameleons, gerbils, axolotls, mice, hamsters, rats, ferrets, chinchillas, snakes, degus and turtles. I...
Hollie can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"Hollie is super reliable and very accommodating. A true pleasure to work with, she has looked after my cats while I am out of town on several occasions, even over the holidays. She is now my go-to when it comes to pet-sitting.
-Kevin"
Kevin M.
Rebecca P.
Boston, MA
$22-30/hr • 7 yrs exp
Compassionate And Dependable College Graduate Available For Occasional And Part-Time Childcare
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Rebecca. I work as a nursing assistant at Boston Children's Hospital, and I have several years of experience as a nanny and babysitter; as you may have guessed, I love spending time with children and getting to know them! One of my most important goals as a caregiver is to support children's development by...
Rebecca can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
CNA
First Aid
5.0
"Rebecca helped out with my daughter's 7th birthday party. She was sweet and helpful and great with all of the kids. I will definitely hire her again!"
Elisenda G.
4.5
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Dear families, I'm Monica. I'm 33 years old and I'm from Colombia. I love kids and I have a lot of experience with them, I've been working for different families in the past years so far. And I was a teacher assistant in Colombia. I love to teach Spanish to the babies also I feel comfortable with all ages. I'm responsible,...
Monica can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Monica is genuinely the best. She has watched my son since he was 4 months old - he is now 20 months and he absolutely adores her. She is loving, responsible, fun and all around amazing. We are so so sad to be leaving Monica as we are moving towns and my son is...
Rebecca M.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Jenny. I have experience working with children ages 2 weeks old to six years of age for over 18 years. I'm a very energetic, enthusiastic, colorful, and fun person who loves to play, dance, and explore Boston. I am currently a 4th-grade full-time Asst Teacher in a Charter School located in Boston. I have worked as...
Jenny can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"I interviewed Jenny for a nanny position and found her to be extremely qualified, polite, and outgoing. She was very good with interacting with my daughter. I would recommend Jenny for an interview for any part or full time position."
Melissa S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am currently a grad student, going to school to receive my Master's in Physician Assistant studies. I've been babysitting children since I was about 12 years old. When I was 16, I began working at a daycare/children's center where I was able to work with children of all ages, from 3 months to 5 years. While working there, I...
Jessica can also help with: Travel
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jess, watched my children three boys all under the ages of 10. She was extremely outgoing and my boys ask all the time to have her back. She keeps the boys occupied and makes sure they get their homework done. Jess is a great summer nanny am so sad that we are...
Susan B.
Yanique B.
Chestnut Hill, MA
$30-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a highly-motivated, responsible, and reliable caregiver, specializing in senior care. I am experienced and comfortable with all aspects of daily care, including assisting with physical therapy activities, administering medications, measuring vital signs and personal care. I have experience working with clients with...
Yanique can also help with: Errands, hospice services, light cleaning, live-in home care, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:
CNA
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
5.0
"Yanique is beyond wonderful - she is a gifted and compassionate caregiver. We were so fortunate to meet her."
Dana K.
5.0
(2)
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, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"She arrived early to go over information and communicated well before and after booking. She was friendly and my daughter had a great time with her. We would definitely hire her again, and recommend her to anyone!"
Leesa R.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a conscientious, reliable and experienced PCA. My experience is extensive including home care and work in facilities. I am proficient with assisting in activities of daily life, hoyer lift and pivot transfers, g-tube feeding and many other caregiving tasks.
I went to Horizon Health Care Institute in Florida where I...
Jessica can also help with: Errands, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia, personal care, respite care & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Jessica is a wonderful care giver and would be an asset to any home. When my father passed away, we were sad of course, but also sad to not have Jess in our home on a weekly basis anymore! She became part of our family. She was so kind and gentle with my father and...
Lucy H.
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Recent personal assistant reviews in Dorchester, MA
Gleisiany M.
5.0
While my mother was in the hospital and rehab for over two weeks she needed a lot more assistance than the nursing staff could provide. We found Gleisiany through a friend. I stayed with my mother during the day time hours and Gleisiany would spend the night caring for my mother and making sure...
- Michael Z.
Joulane E.
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 was loving, compassionate and...
- Karen M.
Judy S.
4.0
Reliable, convenient, family friendly and oriented, well organized, and affordable.
- Care member
Tiana H.
5.0
Tiana was the absolute best caregiver for our family.
She instantly bonded with our 9 and 11 year old children. In a matter of days, she learned the nuances of each of their little personalities and favorite things (like cats, trains, rainbows, and sports). She had their allergies and food...
- Care member
Dora N.
5.0
She is very professional, hardworking and you can count on her.
- Annerose M.
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FAQs for finding personal assistants in Dorchester
In 2025, how much does it cost to hire a personal assistant in Dorchester, MA?
The average rate for hiring a personal assistant in Dorchester, MA on Care.com as of April, 2025 is $22.87 per hour. The cost may fluctuate depending on the type of service you need assistance with and how frequently.
How can I find a good personal assistant near me in Dorchester?
Care.com has 15 personal assistants in Dorchester, MA. To start the search process, you will first need to create an account by answering a few simple questions to find the personal assistant services that match your needs. You will then have the option to either post a job and receive applications from candidates, or search for personal assistants directly on the platform. You can filter results by distance from Dorchester or hourly rate, and then compare the assistants' skills and services they offer. After selecting a few candidates, you can schedule interviews, check references and hire the personal assistant that best fits your needs.
What services can a personal assistant provide in Dorchester?
Most personal assistants in Dorchester, MA can help families with a combination of general errands, shopping, organizing events and managing a parent's schedule. Personal assistants typically do not provide child care services, but they can help by driving kids to and from school or other activities around Dorchester. Additionally, some personal assistants are okay with performing pet care or even light housekeeping duties, but these duties are less common.
Ratings for Dorchester, MA personal assistants listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Personal Assistants in Dorchester, MA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews of the 60 listed personal assistants.