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60 dementia care are listed in Needham Heights, MA
The average rate is $22/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby dementia care is 10 years
Dementia care in Needham Heights, MA
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello My name is Mary, I have a BA in Public Health . I have 15 years of experience providing health care support to a wide variety of patients ranging from patients with dementia and Alzheimer's , developmental disabilities and other challenges to hospice care for the elderly.
I enjoy providing in home care services for the...
Mary can also help with: Home modification, hospice services, personal care, respite care, live-in home care, dementia & more
5.0
"Mary came at nights to help with my dad. She's very friendly, always willing to strike up a conversation! Every morning, she made sure that my dad had a bath and had clean clothes and teeth before leaving. Plus, my 4 year old would just wait by the door for her...
Suzie L.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am kind, hardworking, a good communicator, I'm very patient, a good listener and enjoy working closely with others - especially older people. I been working as a Nurse Assistant over 7 Years now I work for a H-Care Agency Part-Time!
Experiences
Have-worked in end of life care for many years, helping to make comfortable .-I...
Florentina can also help with: Errands, home modification, dementia, companionship, hospice services, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"I Rate Florentina 100% she is the Best "
Care member
Barbara R.
Jamaica Plain, MA
$50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Warm And Compassionate Elder Care Expert Looking To Care For Your Loved One
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a fun-loving, warm and compassionate woman with more than 20 years experience of working closely with seniors and their loved ones. As a retired executive director of New Bridge on the Charles' assisted living community in Dedham, I have a true passion and understanding of what it takes to care for and support elders and...
Barbara can also help with: Hospice services, personal care, dementia, respite care
5.0
"I have known Barbara for the past 16 years. She was my supervisor for approximately 13 years in two different eldercare organizations. Barbara brings a wonderful mix of playfulness and dedication to her work. She is highly motivated in her work and is insistent...
Tara C.
Susan M.
West Roxbury, MA
$35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Overseeing the care of my own aging parents, I have again realized my love of the elder population.
I possess a great knowledge both professionally and personally in the care needs of the Elder population. I have worked in elder care for over 20 years, in home care as case manager, nursing home as director of social services...
Susan can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, companionship, hospice services, dementia, meal prep & more
5.0
"I can't say enough good things about Susan. She was the primary companion for my mother for 4 years. She is very kind, patient, supportive and caring, plus she is organized, knows what needs to be accomplished, and takes care of everything. She treated my mother...
Andrea W.
5.0
(1)
Iam an experienced care giver of 4 years I deal with dementia, Alzheimer's and hospice care . I also do feeding, medication reminders, bathing and companionship. Putting a smile on my clients face is my greatest joy and I would love to work with you
Hanifah can also help with: Hospice services, errands, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep, companionship & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
5.0
"I have known Hanifah for five years. She was the home health aid for my wife until her passing. It was a remarkable blessing to find Hanifah and have her skills and loving attention to help care for my dear wife in the final years of her life. Hanifah is competent,...
Paul C.
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, dementia, 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.
Erin C.
Dedham, MA
$40/hr • 10 yrs exp
Retired RN Available For Personal Care, Companionship, Housekeeping, Meal Prep. And Transportation
5.0
(6)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Erin, I have over 20 years nursing experience working with many different patient populations, including acute & long term care, oncology, dementia, hospice and end of life care.
As a nurse I have helped individuals with injections, colostomy care, wound care, g tubes, bathing, incontinence help, support and...
Erin can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, light cleaning, errands, companionship, hospice services & more
5.0
"Erin took care of my aunt and uncle during a medical crisis.
From the moment Erin arrived, and for the entire 2 months of her stay, my relatives and I felt at ease and reassured that they would be well cared for. Erin was skilled, loving, patient, with a terrific...
Karen L.
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: Companionship, hospice services, errands, light cleaning, home modification, dementia & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Addis is kind, responsive and caring. My mom adored her which helped me be able to focus on work when Addis was there. She is a good cook ;), is organized and was attentive to cleanliness, quiet and respectful of the pace my mom went. She didn't talk down to Mom or...
Toni E.
Maxie G.
South Boston, MA
$20-30/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I have worked in Assistant Living since High School. I moved to Boston June 1st. I grew up on New Hampshire my whole life and attended the University of New Hampshire. I currently work as an Activities coordinator at a dementia unit. I plan a monthly schedule full of activities. I help the CNA's transfer from room to room and...
Maxie can also help with: Meal prep, live-in home care, light cleaning, errands, hospice services, dementia & more
5.0
"Maxie was hired to take care of my grandmother in a home setting. My grandmother grew quite fond of Maxie and she provided excellent care & companionship. Our family would not hesitate to hire Maxie again. She was punctual, compassionate & detail oriented."
Samantha T.
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 is amazing and so helpful to my elderly dad who had open heart surgery recently. I hired her while I was in Boston, and although I live in SF, I can trust and sleep peacefully that she will be get what needs to be done from meal prep, cleaning, and walking...
Emma T.
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, errands, companionship, dementia, personal care, meal prep & more
Skills:
Wound Care
5.0
"Ellen is extremely outgoing and caring. She has a special gift working with older people. Her respect and true enjoyment of them helps her provide the kind of care one would want for an aging parent."
Patricia H.
Nicauris P.
Roxbury, MA
$49/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hi I'm a nurse assistant (CNA) with 10 years of experience. I'm Medical assistant, HHA, PCA, CPR& First Aid certificated I've worked 8 years in a nursing home. I have experience with dementia, Alzheimer,& Parkinson's patients. The reason I love to take care elderly patients is because it allows me to give back to families by...
Nicauris can also help with: Light cleaning, home modification, live-in home care, dementia, errands, companionship & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Responsible, conscientious and caring "
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have yrs exp working in Primary Care as a Medical assistant. Assisting in cultures, performing injections, wound care, Ekgs, ordering medications, triage, woman's health, and much more. I have over 25years of experience working in Elder care and a wide range of personal needs, cognitive handicaps, Alzheimer's, dementia, and...
Colleen can also help with: Personal care, dementia, hospice services, respite care
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
CPR
5.0
"Colleen is a very compassionate and caring person. She has formed a wonderful rapport with myself and my mom. I feel very comfortable when my mom is in her care. She continuously makes sure my mom is comfortable, happy, cleaned and fed. I am so appreciative with...
Care member
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: Hospice services, mobility assistance, companionship, dementia, specialized care, personal care & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
Patience K.
Waltham, MA
$27-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(7)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a CNA with 10 years experience, iam currently doing my Nursing course, very energetic caring loving and willing to work with any client. I aim at making a difference in ones life and give them hope for tomorrow.
I have worked with all kinds of clients especially clients with Dementia, Parkinson's, Cancer, just to mention...
Patience can also help with: Home modification, live-in home care, meal prep, light cleaning, companionship, dementia & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Patience exceeded our expectations. She arrived perfectly on time each evening. Her calm, reserved and caring approach was exactly what was needed. She took the time to listen and learn what we needed. She was extremely dependable throughout the night and...
Peter L.
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, hospice services, light cleaning, dementia, companionship, live-in home care & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
Wound Care
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
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Joan and For the past 10 years, I have worked towards helping seniors and making sure I put a smile on their faces at the end of the day. I have experience working with individuals suffering from dementia, Alzheimer's, stroke, diabetes, ALS among others. Over the past years working as a Home Health Aide, I have gained...
Joanita can also help with: Personal care, respite care, live-in home care, visiting nurse, hospice services, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
" Any family would be very lucky to hire Joan. I hired a lot of people to help me care for my family member. Joan was the best. Joan is smart, caring and reliable. She worked for me for more than four years. We worked together doing feeding, changing and oral...
Paula C.
Evelyn A.
Wellesley Hills, MA
$22/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
I have 9 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Dementia. Having to worked in both assisted living facility and homecare setting I think I have first of all helped in maintaining a safe independent and dignified lifestyle. helping seniors with the activities of daily living makes me feel some form of...
Evelyn can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, errands, hospice services, live-in home care, dementia & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
"I had really great experience with her, as employee, I continues to work with her.
She work with team work, alway on time.
Evelyn has a great Personality."
Sabbatina K.
Allen N.
Waltham, MA
$45/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Allen and I am a female.
I love to sing, play games like bingo and cards and help people.
Am a certified Nursing Assistant with 8 years of experience with seniors.
I have experience with Dementia and Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, Stroke care, Assisting with errands , Palliative care, hospice...
Allen can also help with: Hospice services, personal care, live-in home care, dementia, respite care
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"We hired Allen to care for my father while he was home. We had numerous aids and nurses visiting him and Allen was be far the best!
Knowledgeable, caring, thoughtful, dependable and great to just sit and talk to.
Our only problem with Allen is that we could not...
Greg B.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am warm, caring, and communicative, with sympathy for disabled elders. I believe it is crucial to help them live their days with dignity, comfort, and meaningful interactions. I have 16 years experience in nursing home settings and home care. Experience includes dementia, heart failure, terminal cancer, and stroke. Experienced...
Monique can also help with: Respite care, live-in home care, dementia, hospice services, personal care
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
" Monique cared for my 88-year-old father, a stroke victim, for 9+ months until he recently passed. She was warm and good-natured, bringing a lively spark to his day. Her playfulness often elicited a smile or a laugh from him. Monique excelled with transferring...
Julie J.
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Recent dementia care reviews in Needham Heights, MA
Mary E.
5.0
Mary came at nights to help with my dad. She's very friendly, always willing to strike up a conversation! Every morning, she made sure that my dad had a bath and had clean clothes and teeth before leaving. Plus, my 4 year old would just wait by the door for her every night!! Thanks for everything,...
- Suzie L.
Florentina B.
5.0
When You Looking For the Best HHA Book Florentina B She took Care Of My Brother Over 6 Years now And Very Honest Person
- Care member
Barbara R.
5.0
I can't speak highly enough of Barbara and how she enriched my Mother's and my life. I was so fortunate to find her on this website. I consider her a complete Godsend since I had been looking for someone to keep my Mother company for a long time. My Mother has dementia and I have been her only...
- Joanna D.
Susan M.
5.0
I can't say enough good things about Susan. She was the primary companion for my mother for 4 years. She is very kind, patient, supportive and caring, plus she is organized, knows what needs to be accomplished, and takes care of everything. She treated my mother as if she were her own. We are...
- Andrea W.
Hanifah N.
5.0
I have known Hanifah for five years. She was the home health aid for my wife until her passing. It was a remarkable blessing to find Hanifah and have her skills and loving attention to help care for my dear wife in the final years of her life. Hanifah is competent, caring, and compassionate. As a...
- Paul C.
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FAQs for finding dementia care near you in Needham Heights, MA
What is the basic concept of dementia care near me in Needham Heights, MA?
Dementia can cause significant physical strain as well as cause the patient to lose some or all of their memory. Some patients may need more physical care or some may need more help due to memory issues. If you’re looking for dementia care near you in Needham Heights, MA, you can review the profiles of different caregivers to see what specific types of dementia care they provide.
How much does dementia care cost near me in Needham Heights, MA?
The cost of dementia care is set by each individual caregiver, so the costs can vary greatly. Where you live, the type of care your family member needs, and how experienced the caregiver is can all impact in home dementia care costs. The average cost of dementia care near you in Needham Heights, MA is $22.33.
How can I find dementia care near me in Needham Heights, MA?
If someone is looking to create a dementia care plan, they can start by using Care.com to learn more about what their dementia home care provider options are. With Care.com you can review different profiles of caregivers near you in Needham Heights, MA to learn more about each provider’s rate and level of experience, as well as the responsibilities they’re willing to take on.
Is it safe to hire dementia care near me in Needham Heights, MA?
Safety is likely top of mind when caring for a loved one with dementia. To help make your search for safe care easier, all dementia care providers on Care.com are asked to complete an annual background check called a CareCheck. However, when looking for a dementia care provider near you in Needham Heights, MA, we strongly advise you to do your own due diligence by running an independent background check and requesting references.
What interview questions should I ask when hiring dementia care near me in Needham Heights, MA?
When you’re interviewing a caregiver for in home care for dementia near you in Needham Heights, MA, you can ask them whatever questions you need to feel more comfortable. For example, you may want to ask them about how they best communicate, what their preferred working schedule is, and to tell you more about their experience working as a caregiver for people with dementia.