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Carol Y.


Natick, MA

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Joyful Companionship/Personal Caregiver

5.0

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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

FULLY VACCINATED I have been a companion & personal caregiver for the elderly for a number of years. It is very rewarding to me. I strive to provide the highest level of in-home care, so your loved one may remain in their home and continue to be engaged, happy, healthy & safe. I'm upbeat, positive and very caring. I can provide...
Carol can also help with: Personal care, live-in home care, respite care, visiting physician, hospice services, home modification & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Home Health Aide

5.0
"If you are fairly new to care giving of a loved one, as I was, you will learn from Carol. She knows what to do and will help you learn, if you want to. If you don't that's ok too, she will do the job for you. Over the course of the 18 months my husband was ill,...

Margaret H.

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Christine V.


Waltham, MA

$20-40/hr10 yrs exp

Looking For An Experienced Caregiver For Your Loved One?

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: Light cleaning, home modification, meal prep, mobility assistance, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

5.0
"She was so empathetic , hardworking, time conscious and patient with the clients "

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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 amazing with children of all ages and levels of ability. She has an extensive background in regards to working with children as her past employer was a local Boys & Girls Club. Sarah is a certified lifeguard and is up to date with her CPR and First Aid...

Dawnmarie G.

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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
"First time using Katherine very dependable came out few days before hand to meet kids so they felt comfortable and was amazing on the night I have a 6 year old 4 year old and 3 month old and was flexible with times and the kids loved her."

Rachel O.

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Yanique B.


Chestnut Hill, MA

$30-40/hr10 yrs exp

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: Hospice services, errands, light cleaning, live-in home care, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:

Licensed Nurse

CPR

CNA

5.0
"Yanique is beyond wonderful - she is a gifted and compassionate caregiver. We were so fortunate to meet her."

Dana K.

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Hermione M.


Dorchester, MA

$45-147/hr6 yrs exp

Exceptional Growth

To whom it may concern, I speak Haitian Creole and French on top of speaking English. Back in college, I tutored students in Math and science classes as needed. I also worked as a teacher/lab assistant for the college while I earn my degree. So I can help students from 0years- undergraduate level. I worked as an educator and...
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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: Live-in home care, hospice services, personal care, respite care, 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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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...

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Prisca N.


Belmont, MA

$18-25/hr5 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs Caregiver

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.

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Tiana H.


Mattapan, MA

$35-45/hr10 yrs exp

Home Manager, Family Assistant, Nanny And Cook

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, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Tiana is the best! She came to help out with our 1.5 yo toddler during the weeks around when our second baby was coming. She was great with our kiddo, really comfortable around him and very thoughtful about things to do with him (came with activities, even a small...

Gillian C.

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Miguelina P.


West Roxbury, MA

$35/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi I'm 52 years old. I'm looking for a nanny Job Monday- Friday full time. I have over 17 years experience in childcare with kids around (1 months to 9 years old) I'm responsible, mature and patient person who loves to take care of kids, I can even talk in Spanish to your kids, teach them Spanish, activities like paint/...
Miguelina can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Miguelina was amazing with my son. She was always punctual with picking or dropping him off to school and communicated well throughout her time with us when she needed days off. Miguelina went above and beyond to make sure my son was taken care of. She treated my...

Christie J.

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Jenny B.


Mattapan, MA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced And Educated Child Care Provider

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: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Jenny helped us out this summer, and she was wonderful! She was fun and creative with our 18 month old son, dependable, and dedicated. Our son loved spending time with her, and we also enjoyed getting to know her."

Tim J.

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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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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: Light cleaning, errands, meal prep, dementia, companionship
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.

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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: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, 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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Susan M.


West Roxbury, MA

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Overseeing the care of my own aging parents, I have again realized my love of the elder population. I possess a great knowledge both professionally and personally in the care needs of the Elder population. I have worked in elder care for over 20 years, in home care as case manager, nursing home as director of social services...
Susan can also help with: Hospice services, errands, light cleaning, meal prep, dementia, companionship & more
5.0
"I have known Susan professionally for several years, and am confident stating that her dedication, professionalism, and compassion is rarely equaled in the field of care giving. Susan has been considered as one of the family to her clients. She is very well...

Brendan K.

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Naya J.


Hyde Park, MA

$23-25/hr3 yrs exp

Child Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Naya I am 24. I work as a registered behavior technician with kids from the ages of 1 to 10 years old. I have worked with kids on the spectrum and kids who are not. I am CPR and first aid certificated. I have babysat kids from the ages of 10 months old and up from family, to neighbors kids. I also worked at a...
Naya can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Naya is lovely and reliable person who displays she is really there for the kids. I have a 4 hear old who is on the septurm and Naya created a safe environment for them. Naya is a fun, and caring person. I would recommend her to anyone and would love to have her...

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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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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: Light cleaning, errands, live-in home care, meal prep, 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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Donnette M.


Newton Center, MA

$35/hr3 yrs exp

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

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: Hospice services, errands, light cleaning, live-in home care, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

CNA

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...

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Recent personal assistant reviews in Needham, MA

Carol Y.

5.0

If you are fairly new to care giving of a loved one, as I was, you will learn from Carol. She knows what to do and will help you learn, if you want to. If you don't that's ok too, she will do the job for you. Over the course of the 18 months my husband was ill, she was one of the few that knew...

- Margaret H.

Christine V.

5.0

She was so empathetic , hardworking, time conscious and patient with the clients

- Care member

Sarah M.

5.0

Sarah is amazing with children of all ages and levels of ability. She has an extensive background in regards to working with children as her past employer was a local Boys & Girls Club. Sarah is a certified lifeguard and is up to date with her CPR and First Aid trainings. Sarah has watched my son...

- Dawnmarie G.

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.

Yanique B.

5.0

Yanique is beyond wonderful - she is a gifted and compassionate caregiver. We were so fortunate to meet her.

- Dana K.

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