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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 February 2025
The average experience for nearby personal assistants is 6 years
Personal assistants in Dorchester, MA
Katherine A.
Roslindale, MA
$35/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
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: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I was grateful Katherine from the beginning said yes, came with no problem at all, and made my first time hiring a babysitter a smooth one. She took the kids to the park, no easy task with two toddlers and they asked after her the next day so she made a positive...
Stacy H.
Christine V.
Waltham, MA
$20-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
Looking For An Experienced Caregiver For Your Loved One?
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have over 15 years of experience caring for seniors, assisting them with personal care, meal preparations, medication reminders, light housekeeping, errands, transportation to physicians, or family visitations, wheelchair/bed transfers, Hoyer lifts, board transfers and companionship. I am very passionate about what I do...
Christine can also help with: Companionship, meal prep, mobility assistance, home modification, light cleaning, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"She was so empathetic , hardworking, time conscious and patient with the clients "
Care member
5.0
(2)
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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Gleisiany is an amazing person and co-worker. I have had the privilege of working with her for almost two years, and I have enjoyed every second. I have seen first-hand how she is efficient, responsible, patient, and compassionate. Most importantly, she treats...
Michaela G.
Eduarda M.
Everett, MA
$30/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a dependable and compassionate caregiver. I have been working in the home care industry for over 3 years. I pride myself on being to quickly learn new skills and adapt to any situation. In the past, I have assisted clients with their activities of daily living, engaged in conversation. I try to connect with my clients,...
Eduarda can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, companionship, errands, dementia, live-in home care & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"She was great with my parents , I’m very thankful for her life. "
Care member
5.0
(2)
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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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.
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: Personal care, companionship, hospice services, dementia, live-in home care, errands & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
CPR
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.
4.8
(11)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I am interested in working with your loved one as a Companion Caregiver. I have extensive Caregiver experience providing companionship and assistance to those in need with household chores, cooking, shopping, scheduling medical appointments, medication management, or simply just chatting or playing cards! I also provide...
Kristina can also help with: Companionship, dementia, light cleaning, errands, meal prep, hospice services & more
4.0
"Tina is a very caring, compassionate caregiver. She truly enjoys taking care of the elderly!"
Maureen M.
Olivia P.
Medford, MA
$19-30/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning & 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.
5.0
(3)
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: Dementia, companionship, meal prep, errands, light cleaning
5.0
"As my former employee for 4 years, I found Barbara to be an enthusiastic and very engaging professional whom I am very happy to recommend for elder care work. She is very reliable, and always got along well with my clients. She has a very upbeat and positive...
Laurie L.
Hernsy C.
Allston, MA
$35-50/hr • 18 yrs exp
I Have Years Of Experience As Caregiver. I Worked In Assistant Living And MassHire PCA Program.
5.0
(1)
My name is Hernsy . I live in Allston Massachusetts. I have been a caregiver over 15 years. I love working as care because I care for others. I'm a loving, passionate, caring, honest caregiver. I love to laugh, read, watch the news. As a caregiver I always pay attention and listen to my client and sure they are safe.
I'd...
Hernsy can also help with: Light cleaning, hospice services, companionship, errands, dementia, meal prep & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Hernsy is a very quiet, soft spoke individual who works really hard to satisfy all her client’s/patient’s needs. The area she can improve in is confidence. She does an amazing job and sometimes forget to give herself the credit that she deserves. "
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Compassionate Caregiver Companion experienced in assisting individuals with daily living activities. I am very personable, easy-going and trustworthy. Your loved one and I will enjoy talking and spending time together. I am committed to improving their overall well-being and health through companionship and engagement. I can...
5.0
"Rachel was hired to be a companion/helper for my mother who had cancer. She fixed light meals and helped her to take walks, go to the library, knit, and other miscellaneous activities. But most of all she was there to be her very caring friend as her health slowly...
Mary F.
Katie K.
West Roxbury, MA
$15-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi families!
I have been a nanny for 5 years now. All my work from the last 10 years have been based in child care. I have experience as a camp counselor, teacher assistant, and now have a moved to private nanny which has truly been a joy for me!
My childcare experience expands from premature babies to preteens. I find joy...
Brianna can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Brianna helped with overnights when our son was just a few weeks old. He had some health problems so it wasn't an easy job. Brianna took amazing care of him and was a positive and friendly presence in our house."
David R.
4.3
(3)
am a Nursing student, mother of three babies expecting to be graduated in December 2021. I am a certified Home Health. Aide. My motivation for Nursing is a spiritually rewarding day in and day out. Being a Nurse is my passion. I knew nursing was a good fit for me because my personality tends is to help those who are suffering...
Lande can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(2)
I am a former Direct support professional (DSP) employee of Devereux Behaviour School. I have over 5 years experience of caring for children with special needs including one on one support, breaking tasks into smaller manageable steps; Behavior management, emotional support and setting up a reward system.
some of my previous...
5.0
"Prisca is personable and very informed. She connects well with the client and speaks her mind. Her swift communication helped us stay up to date with our late father and Prisca played a big role as his aide. We hope to work with Prisca again whenever need arises as...
Immaculate M.
Lisa A.
Randolph, MA
$28-30/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hey families, my name is Lisa. I am a patient, dependable, and compassionate person who takes pride and great satisfaction in caring for others. I have shifted my 6+ years of experiences as a nurturing certified nursing assistant for seniors to child care. I believe that our seniors are a glimpse into our past, but children open...
Lisa can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CNA
First Aid
5.0
"She was very outgoing and cared deeply for our kids"
Lisa A.
5.0
(1)
I am a Nursing student expecting to be graduated
in December 2021. I am a certified Home Health
Aide. My motivation for Nursing is a spiritually
rewarding day in and day out. Being a Nurse is my
passion. I knew nursing was a good fit for me
because my personality tends is to help those who
are suffering and make a great impact...
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, light cleaning, errands, companionship, meal prep, live-in home care & 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
(15)
Hired by 16 families in your neighborhood
I have been doing professional housekeeping for over 17 years. I'm honest, reliable and will happily take care of you house. I love my job and feel proud of myself when I see the face of my customers. If you are looking for friendly, professional, hardworking and very dependable person then your search ends here. Let me do the...
Renata can also help with: Cabinet cleaning, attic cleaning, changing bed linens, basement cleaning, bathroom cleaning, dusting & more
5.0
"Renata did an incredible job on a first time clean for us! And our house needed it!! Completely beautiful job and so easy to schedule with. I would definitely recommend her!"
Jennifer T.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
My name is Christina and I am an experienced personal Nanny/Child care professional. When I started working for a home daycare in 2009, I realized that working with infants and young children is something I had a calling for. With 5 years at the daycare as the Main Assistant, I developed a strong passion to grow and learn with...
Christina can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Christina babysat our son once this summer and was a delight to work with. She was punctual and arrived full of energy with ideas of what to do with him, having scoped out a local park. She had a great rapport with our son and he had a great time."
Kate L.
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Recent personal assistant reviews in Dorchester, MA
Katherine A.
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.
Christine V.
5.0
She was so empathetic , hardworking, time conscious and patient with the clients
- Care member
Gleisiany M.
5.0
Gleisiany is an amazing person and co-worker. I have had the privilege of working with her for almost two years, and I have enjoyed every second. I have seen first-hand how she is efficient, responsible, patient, and compassionate. Most importantly, she treats everybody with the dignity and respect...
- Michaela G.
Eduarda M.
5.0
She is the best, she loving people, for everyone need to have someone like her in they life’s. I’m so só thankful for everything that Duda has done for our family. God bless you so so much
- 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.
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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 February, 2025 is $22.69 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 16 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 6 reviews of the 60 listed personal assistants.