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60 caregivers are listed in Gardner, MA
The average rate is $14/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby caregivers is 6 years
Caregivers in Gardner, MA
5.0
(1)
I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Home Care and Personal Care. I make foods, give pills
Ruth can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, meal prep, companionship, personal care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Ruth is a very kind person. She is caring for my elderly mom that has dementia and my mom just loves her. I would recommend Ruth to anyone that needs care for their loved one. She is a very patient loving and understanding person. I am very lucky to have found...
Regina B.
Kind and trustworthy care giver for your loved one! I absolutely enjoy all aspects of caring for our elders! I have been a professional chef for 22 years.. and 5 of those years I worked as a certified nursing assistant! I have current Alzheimer certification and had spent the last few years cooking in nursing home! It was...
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Caregiver with over 10 years of experience working in nursing home and hospital able to provide physical and emotional support to clients.
Regina can also help with: Personal care, companionship, home modification, dementia, mobility assistance, hospice services & more
Skills:
CNA
Gabriella H.
Gardner, MA
$17-22/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Gabriella
I am a certified medical assistant. For the past couple of years I have been a caregiver for children, through positions here on care. com. Before that, I cared for my grandmother as a
PCA (personal care assistant) for two years. I helped with various needs over the duration of that time, due to...
Gabriella can also help with: Mobility assistance, personal care, companionship, transportation, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:
CPR
Elisee B.
Gardner, MA
$8-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hello ! I'm Elisée. I'm experienced Resistance Care Assistance (RCA). I'm working in this career for since 2018. I used to take care of old people who live in the assistant living and the one who live to their house. I like caring for seniors because It's great please for me to help old people. I discovered this passion when I...
Elisee can also help with: Hospice services, light cleaning, errands, live-in home care, dementia, companionship & more
5.0
(2)
Hi, my name is Ana. I have been working as a caregiver for over 6 years, and I enjoy it very much. I can do light housekeeping, cooking, help with bath and dressing and company. I have been working more caregiver jobs in my most recent years. I'm very responsible and honest. My first caregiver job was for a retired scientist who...
Ana Lucia can also help with: Personal care
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Ana is amazing. She is an extremely hard worker and kind around older people. She takes the initiative to get things done and was extremely reliable. She cared for my father who was 91 for years. Ana showed my father compassion and care that allowed him to be...
Bruno M.
Hi, my name is Cindy. I have had over 10 years experience. Working with the elderly is very rewarding to me. Giving them the care, love and understanding they need is a great feeling, I feel like I am giving back somehow.
I have worked with people with cancer patients, dementia, diabetes just to name a few. I also do hospice...
Cynthia can also help with: Companionship, meal prep, light cleaning, hospice services, dementia, errands & more
I am a positive person who loves helping people. I have done much care-giving over the years, including personal care and running errands. I am punctual, reliable and most importantly, compassionate. I get attached to anyone that I have the privilege of caring for. I have some room for flexibility around the availability that I...
Brenda can also help with: Dementia, personal care
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
Rosanna G.
Fitchburg, MA
$22-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Companion/caregiver Specializing In Dementia/Alzheimer's/memory Impairment.
I have worked as a private caregiver for the elderly for over 10 years. I have also cared for several family members including grandparents and parents with Dementia. I feel that it's important to focus on how the person is feeling and adjust your approach with them as needed. Building a space of trust is so important as their...
Rosanna can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, dementia, hospice services, companionship, meal prep & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
Wound Care
For 13 years I cared for my aging parents until their deaths. I have seen it all and done it all. I found that maintaining a sense of humor and keeping things positive helped make what can sometimes be a very frustrating situation. I do not live in Fitchburg. I live in Northbridge.
Bernadette can also help with: Live-in home care, hospice services, dementia, personal care, respite care
I have 10 years of experience working with the elderly. I have worked in nursing homes as well as in private homes. I am passionate about helping individuals in need of assistance, my goal is to keep them happy, healthy and safe.
Daysi can also help with: Respite care, live-in home care, hospice services, personal care, dementia, home modification & more
Skills:
Licensed Nurse
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
2022 Companionship- elderly woman (early onset dementia): socialization, stimulation, grocery shopping, outings, preparing meals
2021 PCA + Companionship- elderly gentleman (Parkinson's, mild cognitive impairment, mobility deficit); assist out of bed AM/into bed PM, application/removal/cleaning external sheath catheter,...
Tina can also help with: Companionship, dementia, meal prep, errands, personal care, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Esther L.
Rutland, MA
$25/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been a caregiver for the passed 11 years. I have worked patients with multiple illnesses. I have experience in dementia care, Parkinsons, hospice and many more.
Esther can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, dementia, personal care, errands
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Esther is very reliable, punctual, efficient and hard working. She gets the work done quickly. She does a great job at household tasks and running errands. I would highly recommend Esther."
Lowell M.
5.0
(13)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I would love to help taking care of you love one, I keep them safe, can give them a shower, prepare meals, give meds on time, and all they need. I have been working as a caregiver since 2005 and worked in an assisting living in the past for 15 years.
I am willing to work 24 hours in one shift.
If you need help and you are...
Aida can also help with: Live-in home care, light cleaning, meal prep, dementia, companionship, errands & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Aida was an angel with my 96-year old mom, constantly engaging her with conversation, games, puzzles, etc.
And although she had a long drive to our house, she was always on time (even during snow storms!). She treated my mother as her own and was a consummate...
Mr M.
5.0
(1)
Hi, My name is Carla. I am a mature, responsible, caring and compassionate care giver. I acquired extensive experience while caring for my two ailing parents. My father had Alzheimer's disease and my mother had a traumatic brain injury. I was responsible for every aspect of their caregiving from medication management, meal prep,...
Carla can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, meal prep, transportation, errands
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"I believe the best healthcare workers are those who have been cared for themselves and understand how important it is to receive care that not only meets the needs of the client but also brings joy and happiness to those who may be alone and need comfort and...
Patty M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am looking for part-time job opportunities that I can fulfill while I study for my boards in Occupational Therapy. I have worked as a CNA in an assisted living facility for 8 years and I plan on working with the geriatric population once I pass my boards. Feel free to message me for more information!
Caitlin can also help with: Light cleaning, hospice services, companionship, meal prep, errands, dementia & more
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Caitlin was my mom & dad's caregiver for the last two years. She was a part of an extraordinary team of caregivers that I put together over several years. The team that cared for my parents around the clock were the very best of the very best., They made an...
Kelly Q.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Healthcare worker, grew up in Kampala, Uganda and learned early that being a caregiver is not just a job, but a commitment to helping others. A devoted and reliable care provider with 7 years of experience. As a caregiver, providing support and comfort are my number one priority to my patients. Able to work calmly rationally and...
Harriet can also help with: Hospice services, errands, companionship, light cleaning, dementia, live-in home care & more
Skills:
Wound Care
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Harriet was a very dependable Aide who cared for my Dad and Mom week days for almost one year. After Dad passed away she continued to care for Mom for another six months, until Mom was placed in memory care ."
Loretta W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have experience in home care and nursing home facilities/hospitals. I am currently employed by a local urgent care facility and I am a member of the emergency management department for my city.
I decided to join care. com when I realized facilities thrive on numbers, and I rather provide quality care. I believe all patients...
Paula can also help with: Personal care, respite care, hospice services, visiting nurse, dementia, live-in home care & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
CNA
5.0
"My sister and I hired Paula to care for our 93 yr. old father. We feel like we won the lottery finding Paula!
Our father agrees. She's caring, experienced and reliable. We would highly recommended Paula for any care giving situation"
Sheila W.
5.0
(1)
Hi, my name is Laura and I live in Rutland. I love working with seniors. I took care of my mom when she lived with us. I prepared her meals, did her laundry, I did her medication every week and her favorite thing, trips to Foxwoods. After she passed, I started volunteering at our senior center delivering meals on wheels. I loved...
Laura can also help with: Companionship, mobility assistance, errands, light cleaning, meal prep, dementia & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Laura provided reliable, respectful, cheerful and sincerely caring assistance and companionship to our family member for 2 years. She was our support. "
Jean H.
5.0
(2)
Meet Charlene, a compassionate caregiver with over 20 years of experience working as a nanny for families in the local community. Having raised several children throughout her career, Charlene has developed a deep sense of empathy and patience that are invaluable in caring for others.
As her family members have advanced in age,...
Charlene can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"Charlene took care of my children for years and I don’t know how I would have done it without her! She has an amazing way with people and I would highly recommend her. You won’t be disappointed with this hire!!"
Sandra T.
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Recent caregiver reviews in Gardner, MA
Ruth B.
5.0
Ruth is a very kind person. She is caring for my elderly mom that has dementia and my mom just loves her. I would recommend Ruth to anyone that needs care for their loved one. She is a very patient loving and understanding person. I am very lucky to have found Ruth. She's very reliable always on...
- Regina B.
Ana Lucia S.
5.0
Ana is amazing. She is an extremely hard worker and kind around older people. She takes the initiative to get things done and was extremely reliable. She cared for my father who was 91 for years. Ana showed my father compassion and care that allowed him to be comfortable and maintained his dignity...
- Bruno M.
Esther L.
5.0
Esther is very reliable, punctual, efficient and hard working. She gets the work done quickly. She does a great job at household tasks and running errands. I would highly recommend Esther.
- Lowell M.
Aida A.
5.0
It is a pleasure to write a reference for Aida who has been providing in-home care for me for the past three months. This is my first time needing such care as I have had deteriorating health and functioning over the past year and a half following a car accident. As a 69 year old widow, I live alone...
- Carol M.
Carla M.
5.0
I believe the best healthcare workers are those who have been cared for themselves and understand how important it is to receive care that not only meets the needs of the client but also brings joy and happiness to those who may be alone and need comfort and companionship. I have absolutely no...
- Patty M.
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FAQs for finding caregivers in Gardner, MA
What caregiver services can I find near me in Gardner, MA?
Most private senior caregiver services in Gardner, 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 Gardner.
How much does it cost to hire a caregiver in Gardner, MA in 2024?
The average rate for hiring a caregiver in Gardner, MA on Care.com as of May, 2024 is $14.40 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 Gardner, MA?
There are currently 5 caregivers in Gardner, MA on Care.com. You can filter and sort caregivers by distance from Gardner, 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 Gardner before making a hiring decision.
Are private caregivers near me in Gardner, MA background checked?
Yes, caregivers near you in Gardner, 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.