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Jessica B.


South Boston, MA

$25/hr8 yrs exp

Nanny Available

5.0

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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:

First Aid

CPR

CNA

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.

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Saymon A.


Stoneham, MA

$25-35/hr1 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Saymon, 31 yo, a very positive and confident guy with a solid proficiency in assisting children, adults and seniors in activities of daily living. Well versed in helping people with personal tasks and providing companionship. I am trilingual: Portuguese, Spanish and English (and just started studying French...
Saymon can also help with: Personal care, meal prep, live-in home care, light cleaning, errands, companionship & more
5.0
"Saymon is an extremely reliable, resourceful, considerate, kind and patient caretaker. Highly recommend!"

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Monica F.


Jamaica Plain, MA

$25-45/hr8 yrs exp

I Love Kids

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 seriously so reliable and treats the boys as if they were her own. They are always out at the playground, museums, aquarium, library, music class, etc. and she also loves to sing, dance, and do little crafts with them. She's so kind and thoughtful, and...

Christina T.

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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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Rebecca P.


Boston, MA

$22-30/hr7 yrs exp

Compassionate And Dependable College Graduate Available For Occasional And Part-Time Childcare

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:

First Aid

CPR

CNA

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.

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Jessica V.


Everett, MA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

SENIOR CARE

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: Respite care, personal care, meal prep, light cleaning, errands, dementia & more
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Jessica took care of my dad, who had Parkinson's, during the last years of his life. I honestly believe we should all be so blessed to have someone like her to care for us when we get older. She demonstrated abundant patience and compassion to my dad, all while...

Katie S.

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Jonathan S.


Waltham, MA

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

MULTI -TALENTED,HONEST, COMMITTED AND HARD WORKING CARE GIVER

Managed the care of over 35 residents aged 48 to 97 with daily needs including personal hygiene, dressing, turning positions, and transferring from chairs to bed Monitored patient changes of breath, body temperature, blood pressure, glucose levels, and emotional wellbeing Trained 12 new staff throughout employment, providing...
Jonathan can also help with: Respite care, personal care, meal prep, light cleaning, errands, dementia & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Very hard working and reliable caregiver. He took care of my dad and has remained in touch ever since.He cooks, cleans and drives .Hire him you won't be disappointed"

GLADYS M.

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Christina T.


Medford, MA

$28-45/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time Nanny/Babysitting

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: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Christina worked for our family for almost 2 years as a full time nanny to my now 5-year-old and 7-month-old daughter. During her time with our family, Christina truly became a member of our family. Christina loves being around our children and both of them adore...

Lidiane J.

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Enock H.


Woburn, MA

$20/hr3 yrs exp

Former Travel Nurse With Good Experience

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 6yrs of experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant and Home Health Aide. I have worked in home care, assisted living, skilled nursing facility, and hospital environments. I enjoy spending time with and learning from the elderly. I would love to do a variety of tasks ie, personal care, activities of daily living, fun...
Enock can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, hospice services, errands, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

CNA

5.0
"Enock is an Amazing person to work with, very self driven and passionate about the work he does! He is worth hiring!!"

Bridget L.

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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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Monica N.


Waltham, MA

$27-35/hr5 yrs exp

I am a certified nursing assistant with seven years experience in providing patient care. I have helped over 35 families by supporting personal hygiene, daily living needs , providing comfort and vital sign monitoring. Am compassionate, patient, meticulous, good sense of humor, calm and strong communication skills.
Monica can also help with: Respite care, personal care, live-in home care, dementia
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Rebecca is a kind, patient and reliable lady. She is committed and treats everyone with respect. And she is very hard working and clean."

Racheal N.

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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
"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.

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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 did a wonderful job taking care of my mother for 3 months during her end of life process. She was knowledgeable, very warm and caring and quickly became part of our family. Her sense of humor was appreciated and she provided good peace of mind for us when...

Christopher D.

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Elizabeth R.


Medford, MA

$32-38/hr10 yrs exp

Full- Time Nanny/ Household Manager 2024

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: Travel, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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.

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Eduarda M.


Everett, MA

$30/hr3 yrs exp

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

CPR

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 "

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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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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 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.

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Kristina M.


West Roxbury, MA

$35-45/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver/Companion (Experienced)

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: Meal prep, light cleaning, hospice services, errands, dementia, companionship & more
5.0
"Tina is outstanding. Very flexible in adjusting to circumstances and changing/evolving needs. She has a cheerful and uplifting attitude and is wonderful to work with. She quickly developed a meaningful and caring relationship with my wife which has continued over...

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Hollie J.


Arlington, MA

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

Caring Pet Caregiver

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: Pet walking, pet sitting, administration of medicine
5.0
"Great with our dog and super great communicator."

Rach S.

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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: Live-in home care, light cleaning, hospice services, errands, 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 Newton, MA

Jessica B.

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 relocating to CT due to husbands job....

- Susan B.

Saymon A.

5.0

Saymon is an extremely reliable, resourceful, considerate, kind and patient caretaker. Highly recommend!

- Care member

Monica F.

5.0

Monica has taken care of our 4-month old child. She is energetic and capable to work with multiple kids at the same time (we saw her handling three kids under 2 without any problem). The kids with her were always clean, happy, and well rested. She plans every day fun excursions and activities to...

- Andrea C.

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

Rebecca P.

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.

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