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60 caregivers are listed in Westwood, MA
The average rate is $31/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby caregivers is 6 years
Caregivers in Westwood, MA
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, personal care, respite care, errands, meal prep
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
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello,
I work as a companion to female seniors with dementia, Alzheimer's and stroke recovery in their homes or in assisted living and occasionally in hospice. I can help with making light meals and snacks and help with laundry in addition to helping a person with her activity of daily living skills and interests. My career was...
Susanne can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, companionship, errands, mobility assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Susanne has decades of expertise, and is a patient, focused, well-educated and talented care giver. She helped our family during a difficult situation, with 2 elderly parents each dealing with their own health challenges. Susanne provided comprehensive...
Larry E.
Trusted senior caregiver with 10+ yrs experience caring for elderly in their home or senior living arrangements. Assist with personal care/hygiene, medication reminders, meal prep, shopping and doctor appts. Light housekeeping only. Additional cost for gas/mileage to appts. Caring, responsible and respectful care for your loved...
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I love to engage with the elderly and hear their amazing perspective on their lives and the future that we hold.
Pauline can also help with: Companionship, dementia, personal care, light cleaning, meal prep, errands & more
My name is Tessa and I am a geriatric caregiver and care manager. I have 10 years of experience providing a full spectrum of care to seniors so they are able to maintain independence and quality of life.
My prior experience includes communicating with clients medical providers, assessment of client needs and implementation...
Tessa can also help with: Hospice services, companionship, light cleaning, dementia, home modification, errands & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
Medical Equipment Experience
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: Hospice services, home modification, live-in home care, personal care, visiting physician, respite care & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Carol took care of both my in laws...She was such a blessing for our family...She is extremely caring, punctual,organized and knowledgeable about how to care for the elderly. We never felt uncomfortable having her in the home. She was always communicating with us...
Kathy K.
Cynthia M.
Norwood, MA
$35-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
I have 7 years of experience as a caregiver and 5 years as a Certified Nurse Assistant, and I get my certificate to work as a medical assistant. I used to work for assisted living and agencies as a home health aid.
Therefore I'm a caregiver with a lot of experience and ready to work.
Cynthia can also help with: Personal care, dementia
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
CPR
5.0
"She is great very patient and loving "
Maelir B.
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: Errands, companionship, dementia, live-in home care, light cleaning, hospice services & 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
5.0
(9)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am a Certified Nurse Assistant with excellent patient care and charting skills. Professional, compassionate, reliable and experienced professional CNA with years of working closely with patients to provide the best personal care.
Provide care for seniors and disable, assisting them with activities of daily living (preparing...
Eliana can also help with: Hospice services, errands, light cleaning, companionship, personal care, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
CPR
5.0
"Eliana is dependable and has been providing excellent care for my elderly sister.
She is always on time and goes the extra mile to provide the services that my sister needs.
I would recommend Eliana to anyone who wants a reliable, professional and caring health...
Howard K.
Nicole L.
Brighton, MA
$10-15/hr • 5 yrs exp
24 Year Old Companion Available PT-- Evenings And Weekends
5.0
(1)
I began caring for seniors when I was a teenager and my diabetic grandmother's eyesight started going. I would draw up and give her her insulin, cook and clean her apartment as well as take out trash and do light grocery shopping for her.
Nicole can also help with: Personal care
5.0
"Nicole is one of Boston's finest sitters I know. She has taken very good care of my daughter over the past few years. Nicole is very trustworthy and obviously to me, she has been brought up in a tight family with rock solid values. I have no idea where her energy...
Jeffrey W.
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: Dementia, hospice services, meal prep, companionship, home modification, mobility assistance & more
4.0
"Hired independently by my family, working four hours per day, five days per week, Susan R. primarily assisted my 96 year old Mother with daily activities. My Mother had broken her leg, and fractured her hip. Susan's professional expertise, and abundance of...
Deborah W.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello ! My name is Miriane. I am a licensed certified nursing assistant and clinical assistant . For the past 16 years, I have provided high-quality patient care as an in-demand CNA within surgical, acute-care, rehabilitation, home-healthcare and nursing-home settings. I assisted residents with activities of daily living...
Miriane can also help with: Hospice services, meal prep, errands, light cleaning, companionship, dementia & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
CPR
5.0
"She's got a great personality and i will recommend her for work anytime any day.."
Huerta H.
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: Dementia, hospice services, live-in home care, personal care
5.0
"Rodney worked in our garden for the better part of two days planting large bushes, which required fairly heavy labor working around rocks and roots. He was terrific. Worked non-stop, was responsive to our request and instructions but did not need careful...
Karen W.
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: Errands, companionship, live-in home care, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia & 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
(4)
I have been working with elders and their families for over five years. I am responsible, reliable, honest and kind. I have a lot of energy. I am passionate about my work and I love to care for people. I am extremely patient, well read, very practical, spiritually motivated and open to any take on life. I have a beautiful...
Ellen can also help with: Respite care, dementia, errands, meal prep, personal care, companionship & more
Skills:
Wound Care
5.0
"Ellen has provided high-level companion services for a clients of mine over the past three years. She goes out of her way to ensure clients receive the greatest benefit from the visits by reading books she knows the client has read, also perusing the newspaper...
Kathryn M.
5.0
(1)
I am passionate about the quality of life of our seniors and am dedicated to doing my part! I have been in the field for over 10 years and am currently in school for Nursing!
My optimal goal is to provide my clients with the comfort and care they deserve within their safe place!
I have experience with the...
Tiecha can also help with: Companionship, hospice services, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia, errands & more
5.0
"Hiring Tiecha was the best decision I made when seeking care for my in laws. She always goes above and beyond and really putting time and effort to work with my family. Very outgoing and always made time to do fun activities my in laws enjoyed. It wasn't just about...
Megan H.
4.7
(13)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Chris and I have been a home health aide for 10+ years. My passion is to assist people in being as happy, safe and independent as possible in their homes. I am dependable, compassionate and trustworthy.
Chris can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, dementia, meal prep, companionship, home modification & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"She is very dependable and pleasant. My mother enjoys when she is at her house and enjoys discussing some of the talk shows they watch together."
Heather M.
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: Mobility assistance, personal care, errands, light cleaning, meal prep, dementia & 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.
Rachel K.
Randolph, MA
$20-35/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
I am a dedicated and Compassionate Caregiver with six years of unwavering dedication to caregiving, I am a compassionate professional committed to enhancing the quality of life for those in need. My extensive experience spans a diverse range of care settings, including in-home care and assisted living facilities. I possess a...
Rachel can also help with: Errands, hospice services, companionship, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Rachel was amazing to my loved one. She made a difference in her life!
She was kind, compassionate and professional.
She’s very experienced and pays attention to detail "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been a care giver for over 30 years. I started as a young girl caring for my elderly grandmother. I was a Nurse/Midwife before leaving my native country. When I came to America I decided to get into the medical field because it's what I'm passionate about. I started as a PCA/HHA privately in 1993. I currently work as a...
Marie can also help with: Visiting nurse, dementia
Skills:
Licensed Nurse
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Marie helped take care of my mom for a year. She was wonderful with my mom, very gentle, patient and kind."
Karen B.
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Recent caregiver reviews in Westwood, MA
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.
Susanne B.
5.0
Susanne has decades of expertise, and is a patient, focused, well-educated and talented care giver. She helped our family during a difficult situation, with 2 elderly parents each dealing with their own health challenges. Susanne provided comprehensive summaries after her visits via email, and...
- Larry E.
Carol Y.
5.0
If you are fairly new to care giving of a loved one, as I was, you will learn from Carol. She knows what to do and will help you learn, if you want to. If you don't that's ok too, she will do the job for you.
Over the course of the 18 months my husband was ill, she was one of the few that knew...
- Margaret H.
Cynthia M.
5.0
Really responsible and professional
- Jennifer M.
Matilda M.
5.0
Matilda was fantastic! Looked after my wife who was in home hospice. Took care of both of us. Highly skilled at home health care. Always reliable, caring and calming in a difficult situation. I would hire Matilda again in a heartbeat if I needed home health care.
- Care member
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FAQs for finding caregivers in Westwood, MA
What caregiver services can I find near me in Westwood, MA?
Most private senior caregiver services in Westwood, 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 Westwood.
How much does it cost to hire a caregiver in Westwood, MA in 2024?
The average rate for hiring a caregiver in Westwood, MA on Care.com as of May, 2024 is $31.25 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 Westwood, MA?
There are currently 5 caregivers in Westwood, MA on Care.com. You can filter and sort caregivers by distance from Westwood, 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 Westwood before making a hiring decision.
Are private caregivers near me in Westwood, MA background checked?
Yes, caregivers near you in Westwood, 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.
Ratings for Westwood, MA caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Caregivers in Westwood, MA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews of the 60 listed caregivers.