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Cathy F.

I Am Looking For Part Time Flexible Days/ Hours

Somerville, MA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Dementia
personal care
I have been a companion/caregiver since 2017 for ladies with dementia. I love dogs & cats. I love to cook and am an excellent cook. I will do light housework, laundry, grocery shopping, errands, take to Dr appointments, movies etc . I am very patient, compassionate, trustworthy. dependable, funny and love to chat and I am really...

Care Member says "Cathy has provided care for my 95-year-old mother, who is dealing with dementia, for over six years. Cathy has been an invaluable support and has...

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Founa C.

I Am A Passionate And Dedicated Caregiver, Holding My CNA License.

Somerville, MA

from
$25/hr
20 years experience
Companionship
meal prep
dementia
hospice services
mobility assistance
+ 1 more
I am a passionate and dedicated caregiver, holding my CNA license and CPR certification, with over 20 years of heartfelt experience in caring for others. I am seeking a long-term role where I can truly make a difference in the lives of older adults, share my expertise with compassion, and help ease the caregiving fatigue of...
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Riva D.

Compassionate And Skilled Caregiver

Somerville, MA

from
$20/hr
9 years experience
Companionship
mobility assistance
personal care
I am a social worker with a passion for providing social, emotional, and basic household support for people of all of ages. I have experience working with children aged infant-20 years old in various capacities. I have provided individual therapy and community-based family therapy for the past 6 years. Prior to this, I have had...
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Olivia F.

Occupational Therapist Caregiver

Somerville, MA

from
$21/hr
1 year experience
Dementia
live-in home care
errands
hospice services
meal prep
+ 1 more
My name is Liv. I am a recent post grad as of May 2023 with an undergraduate degree in Healthcare Science & Masters degree in Occupational Therapy. I have relocated to Boston recently and I am looking for some gigs in providing care in the home, here is a little about myself... I grew up in Saint Peterburg, Florida and attended...
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Cathy F.

I Am A Natural Caregiver.

Somerville, MA

from
$35/hr
8 years experience
Companionship
meal prep
dementia
errands
transportation
+ 1 more
I have been working since 2017.. I am very patient, kind, trustworthy, dependable, have a good sense of humor & love to chat. I love to cook & love dogs & cats. I can do light housework, laundry, grocery shopping, meds, take to Dr's appointments etc. ref available upon request I'd describe my personality as patient, friendly &...
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Lara M.

Somerville, MA

from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Dementia
meal prep
errands
hospice services
personal care
+ 1 more
Hi, my name is Lara and I have worked with Seniors off and on for over 20 years. I find this work the most rewarding, as I learn from and grow to love my new friends. I'm interested in caregiving/companionship work with the elderly/disabled. If you're looking for a compassionate, dedicated, caring individual to help with your...
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Teodora G.

Somerville, MA

from
$35/hr
5 years experience
Errands
meal prep
home modification
light cleaning
mobility assistance
+ 1 more
I am a dedicated caregiver, certified in Dementia and Alzheimer's Care, experienced with special needs and feeding tube support. I focus on respectful, compassionate care. Calm. Loyal. Trustworthy. I care for seniors because I'm calm, loyal, and trustworthy. I believe they deserve respect, comfort, and dignity, and I feel...
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Christabel B.

Somerville, MA

from
$15/hr
5 years experience
Dementia
meal prep
errands
light cleaning
transportation
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm a dedicated and compassionate caregiver with hands-on experience providing in-home care for my father, who had Parkinson's disease. While I am not a licensed nurse, I have received training in caregiving techniques and have developed strong skills in mobility assistance, medication reminders, meal preparation, and...
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Courtney S.

Somerville, MA

from
$15/hr
I have limited experience caring for seniors. However, I am willing to care to the best of my ability and believe that my skill set and personality would allow me to succeed as a caregiver. I currently am CPR certified.
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Jessica P.

Somerville, MA

from
$20/hr
Dementia
respite care
errands
light cleaning
transportation
+ 1 more
Flexible and patient, I enjoy 1:1 care and bringing creativity into caregiving relationships- getting folks active and outside when possible, bringing art into the home, and have prior experience caring for family with various needs. This is what makes our little globe go around :)
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Alicia R.

Somerville, MA

from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Companionship
transportation
errands
light cleaning
meal prep
I have extensive experience working with children, especially in the 3-12 age range. As the Children's Ministry Coordinator at my church, I lead programs that support early development and meaningful engagement. I also work as the Nutrition and Wellness Coordinator at a children's afterschool and summer program, where I help...
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Grace C.

Caregiver

Somerville, MA

from
$25/hr
Dementia
live-in home care
errands
hospice services
meal prep
+ 1 more
I am a recent graduate from UNH with my masters degree in occupational therapy. I have received extensive education on adult/senior care and am well versed in working with individuals with dementia. I have experience working as a caregiver for an individual with a rare genetic disorder for over a year who requires assistance...
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Rashidah N.

Stoneham, MA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
6 years experience
Dementia
respite care
errands
hospice services
personal care
Reliable Private Duty Caregiver with experience of 6 years I am very knowledgeable on handling a variety of emergency situations. Great at meal preparation assisting in the maintenance of a household and developing a strong support with a client. Specialized in elderly and special needs patients. Certified in first aid,...

Avain R. says "Rashidah did a fantastic job managing the conflict that always came up during the care-taking of my 80 year old Father. well Conflict is inevitable,...

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Yvonne M.

Cambridge, MA

4.0(0)
from
$40/hr
10 years experience
Companionship
personal care
dementia
hospice services
specialized care
+ 1 more
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...
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Theresa H.

Part Time Caregiver, PCA, HHA

Medford, MA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Companionship
meal prep
dementia
errands
mobility assistance
+ 1 more
I am a CNA/HHA currently have seven plus years experience caring for two clients who are paraplegic. I do personal care along with activities of daily living, light house keeping. Over 20 years of experience. I am responsible, hard worker and on time to work.

Howard P. says "Reliable,considerate, friendly, very good at job. Excellent work ethic. Loyal. Would recommend highly. Performance of duties is high above expectations."

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Claire K.

Happy Yo Work With Elderly

Woburn, MA

4.4(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Companionship
hospice services
dementia
errands
light cleaning
+ 1 more
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...

Care Member says "Claire did a wonderful job caring for my wife. She is compassionate, patient and friendly. She was very dependable and always let us know of any...

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Benard B.

Loving, Pleasant, And Very Friendly

Watertown, MA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
live-in home care
meal prep
transportation
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...

Care Member says "His loving, so caring to the elderly "

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Eduarda M.

Everett, MA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Companionship
live-in home care
dementia
errands
meal prep
+ 1 more
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,...

Care Member says "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...

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Sally H.

LPN Seeks Part Time Caregiver/companion Position

West Newton, MA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Errands
meal prep
transportation
Hi my name is Sally and I enjoy working with the elderly population. I am available to: * Take elderly people to, doctors, appointments/ errands (various) * Dispense medications * Help them make meals and ensure they are eating * Help get organized * Stay with overnight if they need some help and don't want to be alone I am...

Matt R. says "We hired Sally to help out with our mother who was recently diagnosed with Alzheimer's at the age of 63. She still lives by herself and although she's close...

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Leonie C.

CAREGIVER EXTRAORDINAIRE

Boston, MA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
13 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Dementia
live-in home care
personal care
respite care
Caregiving is a family affair. The persons we care for have anxieties as do the families that are responsible for their care. Care is holistic. I strive to ease the worries and sweat the details in a collaborative effort. I listen and hear you. We're a team teaching and learning. Ask me about : Holiday coverage. Short term...

Care Member says "Leonie has been an exceptional caregiver, showing incredible compassion, patience, and professionalism. She goes above and beyond in her care, always...

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  • 60 caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $24.18/hr as of December 2025

  • The average star rating for rated caregivers is 5.0

Recent caregiver reviews from local parents in Somerville, MA

Caregivers in Somerville, MA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews of the 60 listed caregivers

Cathy F.

Cathy has provided care for my 95-year-old mother, who is dealing with dementia, for over six years. Cathy has been an invaluable support...

- Care member

Rashidah N.

Rashidah did a fantastic job managing the conflict that always came up during the care-taking of my 80 year old Father. well Conflict is...

- Avain R.

Theresa H.

Reliable,considerate, friendly, very good at job. Excellent work ethic. Loyal. Would recommend highly. Performance of duties is high above...

- Howard P.

FAQs for finding caregivers in Somerville, MA

Most private senior caregiver services in Somerville, 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 Somerville.

The average rate for hiring a caregiver in Somerville, MA on Care.com as of December, 2025 is $24.18 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.

There are currently 11 caregivers in Somerville, MA on Care.com. You can filter and sort caregivers by distance from Somerville, 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 Somerville before making a hiring decision.

Yes, caregivers near you in Somerville, 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.

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