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60 caregivers are listed in Dorchester, MA
The average rate is $19/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby caregivers is 4 years
Caregivers in Dorchester, MA
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
As a young teen my father began "progressive paralysis" so I grew up in a household where it was dealt with on a day to day basis. I am truly compassionate and patient especially when it comes to someone who wants to do as much as they can on their own and remain in their home. I have also done some post surgery short term care,...
Michelle can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, respite care
5.0
"Michelle is a thoughtful and professional caregiver. Michelle provided excellent in-home supervision for our 89 year old Mom. Michelle prepared meals, managed the meds, and offered calm guidance when Mom was using her walker. Michelle took extra care in getting Mom...
Michael C.
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.
5.0
(1)
I work as a caregiver and really like it. I took care of my mother with Alzheimer's for five years while raising three kids. I taught adults for more than 35 years and worked as a writer as well. Look forward to hearing from you.
Penelope can also help with: Hospice services, light cleaning, mobility assistance, meal prep, live-in home care, companionship & more
5.0
"She has worked with me for years and she is a fantastic worker. Attentive, passionate, experienced and a genuinely good person. "
Care member
Jane T.
Waltham, MA
$30/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
I am a compassionate person that likes taking care of others and it gives me fulfillment knowing that am able to help someone in need of help.
Jane can also help with: Mobility assistance, respite care, companionship, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Jane is a very good caregiver who listens to her clients needs, she is very patient, smart, compassionate and pays attention to detail. I noticed this when she cared for our grandmother last year and everyone appreciated her work."
Klein M.
Addis K.
Cambridge, MA
$30/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Compassionate caregiver with 5years work experience as a Home Health Aid (CNA) highly skilled in assisting clients with activities of daily living with demonstrated ability of performing errands, meal preparation, transportation, laundry, medication reminder and light housekeeping also have experience in taking care of Alzheimer...
Addis can also help with: Home modification, dementia, companionship, errands, hospice services, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Addis helped care for my mother who had both dementia and diabetes. She was warm, caring, and completely reliable. She took the time to get to know my mom and made her feel so comfortable! She communicated with me frequently about mom's health and needs and she...
Gwynneth O.
Yanique B.
Chestnut Hill, MA
$30-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
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: Companionship, dementia, hospice services, live-in home care, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
CNA
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Compassionate caregiver who knows how to keep a level head during emergencies. Able to provide a number of services to patients to make them feel comfortable and safe at all times. Possess certification in first aid techniques as well and CPR and CNA license. Excel at exemplifying proper bedside manner. Specialization in looking...
Aissatou can also help with: Live-in home care, meal prep, dementia, light cleaning, errands, companionship & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Aissatou was a great caregiver. She's very honest and polite. She truly cares about your well-being."
Alice M.
5.0
(3)
I am a compassionate caregiver with several years of experience in dedicated patient care working both in assisted living facilities and private homes. have experience in hospice care, Alzheimer's, dementia, companionship just to mention but a few. I am passionate about elder care and skilled at managing schedules of patients...
Matilda can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, light cleaning, companionship, live-in home care, errands & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Matilda was very hardworking and took wonderful care of my father, allowing him to stay in the home he loved so much for 6 months, otherwise he would have been taken to a facility. She was patience and empathetic towards him till the end… My family and I would have...
Care member
4.2
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Interesting caregiver very courteous and love making the elderly smile.
Patient care: Providing care to elderly and disabled clients in a professional and compassionate manner. Duties include meal preparation, personal hygiene and bathroom needs, patient lifting, vitals recording and administering medication according to...
Claire can also help with: Dementia, errands, home modification, hospice services, companionship, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Amongst multiple candidates, Claire impressed me because she spoke directly to my elderly Mother, and and engaged with her immediately, despite my Mother's mild dementia. She is warm and competent. Toward the end of my Mother's life, as she was becoming weaker,...
Marcia S.
5.0
(1)
Hi, I am Celia and I am a compassionate certified nursing assistant. I have over 10 years of combined experience working in a variety of settings. I prefer to work in an assisted living facility, or one on one, because this allows the necessary amount of time to work with each resident in a way that meets their individual...
Celia can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, respite care, personal care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"I was Celia's instructor when she trained for CNA/Home care and CPR. I saw her work on patients when we went on for the clinical rotation and she was excellent. Celia is a dependable, caring, loving, considerate, cheerful, respectable and trustworthy young lady....
Jane K.
Alerte M.
Randolph, MA
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hi, my name is Alerte I have been a caregiver for 31 years I would love to take care of your loved one I have experience with Dementia, Alzheimer's, and special needs I Assist them with personal care including bathroom functions, bathing grooming, etc.
Following a prescribed healthcare plan and reminding them of the medication...
Alerte can also help with: Hospice services, companionship, light cleaning, home modification, dementia, errands & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Alerte is a wonderful help to my dad. She is simultaneously easy-going and has a specific knowledge and skills to deliver different techniques and practices. My dad, who has been reluctant to accept care, has felt comfortable with Alerte. She is reliable,...
Erin M.
Kariyo H.
Waltham, MA
$30/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am a caring, compassionate , reliable and patient caregiver.
I am a certified Nursing assistant(CNA), home health aid and CPR certification holder.
I have been caregiving for the last 10 years in nursing homes, group homes and in homes.
I have a vast experience in dealing with almost each issue to do with giving care is...
Kariyo can also help with: Dementia, personal care, errands, hospice services, live-in home care, transportation & more
Skills:
CNA
Wound Care
CPR
5.0
"Kariyo is an excellent carer; I recommend him in the highest possible terms. He was the live-in carer over weekends for my Dad from Sept 2016, until his death Nov 30, 2019. I live abroad, spoke with Kariyo weekly, and worked with him when I regularly visited....
Marguerite D.
Roddy P.
Wellesley Hills, MA
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Caregiver/Companion Care For Dementia And Alzheimer's Clients
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Certified Dementia Practitioner, certified in Alzheimer's Rehabilitation Training, and am CPR certified.
Seeking a position where I can help make a difference in someone's life.
Most of my experience is working with high-net-worth individuals in their homes.
Providing care, maintaining dignity, and stimulating cognition, are...
Roddy can also help with: Hospice services, live-in home care, personal care, dementia
5.0
"Roddy is exceptional!
Along with dependable and flexible, Roddy is conscientious, proactive, kind and bright!
He genuinely cares for his clients and holds himself to a high standard . So, if you want someone who goes above and beyond, is teachable while being...
Amy D.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Contact me for all last minute coverage!!
Expertise in Dementia and Alzheimer's.
My professional experience spans 12 years. I am dependable and reliable and come with impeccable references, fully vaccinated, boosted and COVID compliant. I am college trained and CPR capable. Availability is 7 days per week.
ADLs
Cooking...
Leonie can also help with: Live-in home care, respite care, personal care, dementia
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Leonie helped care for my aunt and was a great asset to my aunt's care team. We got to know Leonie when we would visit my aunt and witnessed their interactions on many occasions. Leonie's spirit and energy made her a great companion to my aunt, keeping my aunt...
Noam L.
5.0
(1)
I'd describe my personality as
Time management
Personal management
caregiver
I like caring for seniors because
I always want to make a positive change to someone
I'm looking for a job that
to make change for those who are in need
I started caring for seniors when
3years back
In my spare time, I like listening to...
Benard can also help with: Transportation, meal prep, live-in home care, light cleaning
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"His loving, so caring to the elderly "
Care member
3.8
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
RN with over 30 years of working in hospitals, rehabilitation, and private duty cases. Experienced in neurological(stroke)patient rehabilitation, orthopedic injuries, caring for seniors in the home, multiple sclerosis, and kidney and diabetic patients and Alzheimer's. Will provide care for activities of daily living, medication...
Susan can also help with: Mobility assistance, meal prep, dementia, hospice services, home modification, companionship & more
5.0
"Susan was great with my mom who is suffering from early onset Alzheimer's. She really cared about my mom's well being and was constantly looking for new ways to make the situation better and find different treatment options. Susan would be a great caretaker for...
Jaclyn K.
5.0
(10)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hey! my name is Lisa. I've been performing In Home Senior Care for the past 6+ years. Through out my experience I've learned so much, but the two most important things have been the keys of care: compassion and empathy. Caring for another person is an act of displaying kindness and concern for others, but empathy is what allows...
Lisa can also help with: Personal care, hospice services, live-in home care, respite care, dementia
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Lisa is a caring and compassionate person and puts everything into her work. She has been a caregiver for my parents for over a year and has become like a member of the family to us. She is on time, will stay until her job is finished, and goes above and beyond for...
Marcia I.
Yvonne M.
Cambridge, MA
$26-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.0
(1)
I have worked in Long term care , Assisted living and home care that is providing care at home to elderly .
I'm a Compassionate Caregiver with expertise in comforting and supporting senior citizens in residential settings. Empathetic to the needs of residents, responding respectfully. Skilled in memory care and in methods of...
Yvonne can also help with: Specialized care, hospice services, companionship, mobility assistance, dementia, personal care & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
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, meal prep, companionship, dementia, hospice services, errands & 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
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
This is Imene, I'm 32 years old and I'm a nursing student at Salem State university, I speak two other languages. I've been doing care giving for about 7 years now. I have my own transportation. I worked with different families with different health conditions and ages.
5.0
"Imene, is an amazing person with a great personality and attitude she is experienced. She pays attention to detail and is very dependable. She cared for my mom and was professional and felt like part of the family all at the same time. Wish she lived closer!"
Charlie M.
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Recent caregiver reviews in Dorchester, MA
Michelle B.
5.0
Michelle is a thoughtful and professional caregiver. Michelle provided excellent in-home supervision for our 89 year old Mom. Michelle prepared meals, managed the meds, and offered calm guidance when Mom was using her walker. Michelle took extra care in getting Mom to bed for a restful evening. We...
- Michael C.
Rachel G.
5.0
Rachel provided companionship and care for my mother who has Parkinson's disease. She quickly bonded with my mother and became a dependable part of her care giving regimen. Rachel has a considerate demeanor and made my mother feel at ease. Her thoughtful little gifts cheered up my mom.
I would...
- Rudy C.
Penelope N.
5.0
She has worked with me for years and she is a fantastic worker. Attentive, passionate, experienced and a genuinely good person.
- Care member
Jane T.
5.0
She is very hard working. And compassionate.
- Care member
Addis K.
5.0
Addis helped care for my mother who had both dementia and diabetes. She was warm, caring, and completely reliable. She took the time to get to know my mom and made her feel so comfortable! She communicated with me frequently about mom's health and needs and she always seemed very knowledgeable...
- Gwynneth O.
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FAQs for finding caregivers in Dorchester, MA
What caregiver services can I find near me in Dorchester, MA?
Most private senior caregiver services in Dorchester, MA will offer companionship, safety supervision, and assistance with daily activities in the comfort of the person's home. Caregivers can help seniors to move safely around their home, provide social and emotional support, assist with different degrees of personal care (bathing, dressing, or feeding), and help with meal preparations or light housekeeping. They can also help your loved one with medication reminders, and some can even drive them to any errand or doctor appointments around Dorchester.
How much does it cost to hire a caregiver in Dorchester, MA in 2024?
The average rate for hiring a caregiver in Dorchester, MA on Care.com as of May, 2024 is $19.00 per hour. This cost may fluctuate depending on the type of assistance needed by your senior loved one and the caregiver's experience and certifications.
How do I find private caregivers near me in Dorchester, MA?
There are currently 13 caregivers in Dorchester, MA on Care.com. You can filter and sort caregivers by distance from Dorchester, MA or zip code, although you can expand the radius of your search if you'd like to increase your options. From there, compare candidates by reading about their experience working with seniors, the type of caregiving services they provide, and their hourly rate. Be sure to run background checks and check references from other families in Dorchester before making a hiring decision.
Are private caregivers near me in Dorchester, MA background checked?
Yes, caregivers near you in Dorchester, MA on Care.com are asked to complete an annual background check called a CareCheck. Senior caregivers who complete this background check will have a badge on their profile displaying the date it was run. While CareCheck is a good start, we strongly recommend that you follow some additional steps for hiring a caregiver for seniors safely, which include interviewing candidates, checking references, and running your own background check. Visit our Safety Center to learn more.