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60 caregivers are listed in West Newton, MA
The average rate is $16/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby caregivers is 7 years
Caregivers in West Newton, MA
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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...
Sally can also help with: Errands, meal prep, transportation
Skills:
Licensed Nurse
5.0
"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 by, with everyone in the family working our mother was alone, depressed, bored, and feeling trapped having...
Matt R.
I have been able to help many lovely people stay in their own homes by providing private care. I feel this is important for people to be comfortable in their own homes. This gives me pleasure knowing that I'm giving people the care that they need in the comfort of their own surroundings.
Catherine can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, personal care, meal prep, errands, hospice services & more
Skills:
CNA
Hi, I have been an Executive/Personal Assistant and I am available to work doing this for seniors. I look forward to hearing from you. Colleen
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a warm, loving caregiver, and I help the clients feel safe and understood because it promotes their dignity. I am also a compassionate caregiver with 15+ years experience in care-giving, seeking to extend similar care. My work ethic, empathy, self-drive, compassion, respect, transparency and attention to detail are some of...
Sharon can also help with: Live-in home care, dementia, hospice services, respite care, personal care
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Sharon is very reliable and dependable. She completes her tasks as requested and gets things done well."
Sandra K.
Catherine N.
Watertown, MA
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Loyal And Experienced Caregiver Available For Companionship And PCA
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a hard-working, reliable, and caring person with a high sense of humor. I have CNA, CPR, MAP certifications with 10 years of experience.
During the past 10 years, I have worked both for the senior living community (Evans Park) and as a home health aide.
My responsibilities included but are not limited to light housework,...
Catherine can also help with: Mobility assistance, dementia, light cleaning, companionship, errands, meal prep & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Catherine is very empathetic and friendly. She took great care of my mom. She is very patient and kind. I would have kept her on but my mom has to go to assisted living."
Care member
5.0
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I grew up helping my mother to care for both my grandmothers. From a young age, I developed meaningful compassion for elderly citizens. In my 20's, I began to spend my Saturdays volunteering at a nursing home; rain or shine I was there, biking the whole way. I would anxiously await those Saturdays. I would shave, give haircuts...
Jadna can also help with: Dementia, errands, respite care, meal prep, personal care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Jadna has been helping care for my over-70 mentally-ill sister for several months.
Jadna has been wonderful and has made a huge contribution to my sister's well-being. Jadna has not only been helping with the basics, bathing and dressing, but has helped with all...
Howard K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
They require special attention. Their lives can be incredibly , lonely, and a good caregiver can meet that need in many ways sometimes being their sole companion.
Kevin can also help with: Meal prep, errands, dementia, mobility assistance, personal care, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"I hired Kevin as a PCA to help care for my dad. He is patient, polite, professional and punctual. We are very fortunate to have found Kevin!"
Mary S.
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: Light cleaning, dementia, errands, live-in home care, hospice services, companionship & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Wound Care
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
5.0
(4)
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: Errands, companionship, hospice services, home modification, dementia, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Christine is very knowledgeable and caring. She makes every client feel comfortable and did a lot for my mother, who loved her dearly. Christine made it possible for Mom to join in with family when her mobility was limited. Anyone would be fortunate to have...
Care member
5.0
(8)
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: Home modification, live-in home care, hospice services, respite care, visiting physician, personal care & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Carol has a wealth of experience working with a special population which requires patience, flexibility and humility. She also has a great sense of humor!"
Leslie B.
4.0
(4)
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, light cleaning, errands, companionship, hospice services, home modification & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Claire is a real godsend! My mother who was in her mid 90s in assisted living, needed extra care. Claire provided all of her needs including getting her washed and dressed in the morning, helping her with her medications, assisting with food and drink, and getting...
Eric W.
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: Live-in home care, mobility assistance, meal prep, hospice services, light cleaning, 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
5.0
(5)
With over 10 years of experience in Companionship and Caregiving management. I can say I have a great sense of humor, understanding, caring and loving. I have a great attitude towards my work, very professional, focus and dedicated. I have several certificates including CNA, CPR, HHA among others and still per suing more. I...
Diana can also help with: Hospice services, companionship, light cleaning, dementia, home modification, errands & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Committed to caring for those she is responsible for. She will do whatever is in her power to help. Professional, polite, caring. I personally witnessed her work ethic when caring for 2 different families I know."
Care member
Mariam N.
Natick, MA
$27-30/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Am certified home health aide, am very reliable, dependable , compassionate, , patient, a good listener and experienced professional caregiver
Mariam can also help with: Live-in home care, personal care, respite care, dementia
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Mariam is a wonderful and extremely dependable caregiver I have ever seen.she took care of my father for 4 good years straight. She was always on time and flexible with the schedule. She helped my dad with his shower, dressing him up She used to run all the errands...
Steve C.
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: Personal care, live-in home care, respite 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.
Eduarda M.
Everett, MA
$30/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
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: Companionship, dementia, live-in home care, meal prep, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"She was great with my parents , I’m very thankful for her life. "
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
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...
Cathy can also help with: Personal care, dementia
5.0
"Cathy has worked for 2 years taking care of my 91 years old mother who has dementia. My mom lives alone, with her small dog Petunia. Cathy cooks meals, does groceries, takes mom to doctors appointments, does light housework and laundry, as well as anything else...
Eliza G.
Mehader B.
Cambridge, MA
$30-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Compassionate, Caring and loving caregiver with a lot of experience (10+) . I worked as a Nurse Assistant at the Hospital and also work as a Home Health Aide at the home care . I am a Certified Nursing Assistant and Home Health Aide. Senior care giver.
Mehader can also help with: Meal prep, errands, dementia, companionship, light cleaning, mobility assistance & more
Skills:
CNA
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
5.0
"Mehader cared for my elderly mother a few days a week. My mother gets upset easily due to a TBI, but Mehader was always patient and good humored (even when I was not) and helped her stay calm; my mother enjoyed her company very much and considers her a friend. She...
Karen B.
5.0
(5)
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: Hospice services, errands, light cleaning, dementia, home modification, companionship & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Wound Care
CNA
5.0
"My family hired Alicia to care for my 88 year old dad after a bad fall. She was extremely caring and helpful and did a great job with him. I would hirely recommend her as a trusting and caring helper."
Diana O.
5.0
(8)
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: Hospice services, dementia, light cleaning, errands, companionship, meal prep & more
5.0
"Kristina has been helping my blind and deaf mother for several months now and we love her! She is very responsible and patient with this very challenging client. She manages medications, makes doctor's appointments, drives there, and translates between my mother...
Mara W.
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Recent caregiver reviews in West Newton, MA
Sally H.
5.0
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 by, with everyone in the family working our mother was alone, depressed, bored, and feeling trapped having recently lost her license and she...
- Matt R.
Sharon M.
5.0
Sharon is hard working, caring and is very knowledgeable working with elders and disabled population.
- Fardowsa M.
Catherine N.
5.0
Catherine is very empathetic and friendly. She took great care of my mom. She is very patient and kind. I would have kept her on but my mom has to go to assisted living.
- Care member
Jadna A.
5.0
We could not be more grateful for the exceptional care Jadna (Gigi) has provided for my elderly mother-in-law over the last year. From day one, Jadna has been diligently reliable in all aspects of her job. She showed up on time to help provide care and companionship in a very thoughtful and caring...
- Matthew P.
Kevin K.
5.0
I hired Kevin as a PCA to help care for my dad. He is patient, polite, professional and punctual. We are very fortunate to have found Kevin!
- Mary S.
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FAQs for finding caregivers in West Newton, MA
What caregiver services can I find near me in West Newton, MA?
Most private senior caregiver services in West Newton, 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 West Newton.
How much does it cost to hire a caregiver in West Newton, MA in 2024?
The average rate for hiring a caregiver in West Newton, MA on Care.com as of May, 2024 is $16.67 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 West Newton, MA?
There are currently 3 caregivers in West Newton, MA on Care.com. You can filter and sort caregivers by distance from West Newton, 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 West Newton before making a hiring decision.
Are private caregivers near me in West Newton, MA background checked?
Yes, caregivers near you in West Newton, 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.