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60 dementia care are listed in Somerville, MA
The average rate is $25/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby dementia care is 7 years
Dementia care in Somerville, MA
4.7
(12)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Dedicated, Dependable Caregiver, I worked for an agency for the past 8 yrs. I pride myself on being quick to learn new skills and adapt to situations. Assist with daily living, meds reminders, Dr appointments, laundry, baths, meals, companionship. Depends on Client's needs. I am experienced with clients who have Cancer,...
Kristen can also help with: Errands, home modification, light cleaning, hospice services, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Kristen is trustworthy and forthcoming. My mother is paralyzed from the neck down and Kristen has experience with dressing, feeding, wound care, Hoyer lift, and problem-solving. She worked for us for only a month and even agreed to accompany my mother to my...
Justin G.
Seiph N.
Waltham, MA
< $10/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a compassionate and hardworking care giver with the ability to understand a patients struggles . I can assist with bathing, feeding , taking walks and story telling depending on what the client asks for .
I am very professional and experienced in giving care to dementia and Alzheimer's patients and would love the...
Seiph can also help with: Mobility assistance, dementia, companionship, light cleaning, errands, meal prep & more
5.0
"Seiph helps us take care of our stroke disabled mother. She is patient, kind, and good humored. We trust her with our mom, pets, and home. Seiph is a trustworthy person who learns the needs of her clients and does her best to address them in a professional manner....
Natasha M.
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: Hospice services, dementia, personal care, respite care
Skills:
Wound Care
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Colleen has worked with my parents for about a year. She is kind, attentive, and always kept my parents engaged. My 97-year-old father had been the caretaker for my mother until recently when my mother (92) became more needy of assistance. Colleen helped my mother...
Elaine H.
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, live-in home care, dementia, personal care, 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.
Andrea S.
Needham Heights, MA
$27-28/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I provide in- home, assisted living and nursing home health care services to clients with limited physical and cognitive abilities. I work closely with clients and their family on an individual care plan based on their needs and desires.
I am a reliable, caring and compassionate woman who has approximately 20 years of...
Andrea can also help with: Hospice services, light cleaning, dementia, errands, companionship, home modification & more
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
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: Light cleaning, companionship, errands, dementia, hospice services, home modification & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Addis helped care for my mother who had both dementia and diabetes. She was warm, caring, and completely reliable. She took the time to get to know my mom and made her feel so comfortable! She communicated with me frequently about mom's health and needs and she...
Gwynneth O.
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: Dementia, companionship, meal prep, light cleaning, hospice services, errands & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"I very strongly recommend Miriane P. for any job requiring a personal caregiver, home health aide or companion for someone needing assistance in daily living and personal care.
Ms P. took care of my closest friend for a year until she died and I saw very clearly...
Judith B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! Im Melissa, a 42-year-old stay at home mom of 10-year-old twins who are in school. I am looking for some part time work that is flexible with the school year calendar in regards to school holidays and vacation weeks. While I have no medical training for elder care, I do have a good amount of experience with elderly family...
Melissa can also help with: Dementia, errands, meal prep, mobility assistance, companionship, light cleaning & more
5.0
"I can't recommend Melissa enough. She was fabulous at engaging my father, as well as problem solving when urgent issues arose. Melissa has a kind, can-do attitude, and a down-to-earth nature."
Michael P. M.
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, errands, live-in home care, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"She was great with my parents , I’m very thankful for her life. "
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, personal care, companionship, dementia, specialized care, mobility assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
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: Errands, companionship, meal prep, hospice services, dementia, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Susan is the most wonderful and caring person. She sincerely loves the people she cares for and it is not just a job to her. We could never imagine a more capable and caring person. We had the best when we had Susan."
Janet N.
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: Dementia, meal prep, companionship, light cleaning, home modification, live-in home care & more
Skills:
CNA
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
5.0
"Patience is very dependable and such a kind person. My mother enjoyed her company very much and is missed so much by our family. She cleaned, cooked and maintained the house hold while there."
Kevin V.
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: Hospice services, dementia, errands, live-in home care, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Very respectful, caring, and hard working"
Selina N.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hullo
My name is Sylvia am 35 years, am a mother of three beautiful children I leave in Waltham. Am a certified home health aide with an experience of 6years I love working with seniors. Having brought up by my grandmother mother for the rest of my life I got too much experience and love for the seniors. Having worked with them...
Sylvia can also help with: Errands, dementia, light cleaning, live-in home care, meal prep, hospice services & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Sylvia did a wonderful job taking care of a senior with advanced dementia - she was friendly, respectful, conversed gently, and very thoughtfully took care of her toileting, showering, dressing, feeding and transfers. Thank you, Sylvia!"
Rima P.
Donnette M.
Newton Center, MA
$30/hr • 3 yrs exp
Providing A Professional Care That Brings Warmth To Each And Every Client Needs.
5.0
(1)
I'm a very devoted and compassionate caregiver for the past seven years. I have helped patients with dementia, Alzheimer's and diabetes. Also activities of daily living (ADLs). In addition, which may includes help with assistive devices such as wheelchair and more. Caregiving has been a passion of mine ever since I started doing...
Donnette can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, live-in home care, errands, hospice services, dementia & more
Skills:
Wound Care
CNA
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Donnette has been helping me with my mom’s needs for the last 5 months. She has been wonderful to work with- calm, friendly, understanding and knowledgeable. The women she works with have also been amazing. My mother and I would both recommend them all without...
Care member
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: Hospice services, companionship, home modification, errands, light cleaning, dementia & more
Skills:
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
CNA
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
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Diane! I made a career change when my beautiful Mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer's. I found it was extremely rewarding working with women & men who are inflicted with the dementia &/or Alzheimer's. I like to play their favorite music, go through their photo albums as well as assisting with bathing, house...
Diane can also help with: Personal care, companionship, dementia, mobility assistance, light cleaning, meal prep & more
5.0
"Diane is great. She understands both the need of the person she's caring for and the person she giving respite care to. My husband has Parkinson's and enjoys her company. She's a great help!"
Mark F.
Mary M.
Burlington, MA
$21-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.8
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My names are Mary. lam a certified Home Health care giver trained by Ref Cross . I have experience of more than 10 years as a home health aide working mostly with the elderly in their homes and in facilities sometimes. Most of the clients I've worked with are dementia / Alzheimer's patients and many other.
I am dependable, very...
Mary can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, hospice services, live-in home care, errands, companionship & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
4.0
"That Mary is very trustworthy, knows what she is doing and has had a very long experience in care-giving."
Jennifer K.
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: Companionship, dementia, respite care, meal prep, errands, personal care & 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.
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, live-in home care, dementia, hospice services, companionship, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
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...
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Recent dementia care reviews in Somerville, MA
Kristen S.
5.0
Kristen is trustworthy and forthcoming. My mother is paralyzed from the neck down and Kristen has experience with dressing, feeding, wound care, Hoyer lift, and problem-solving. She worked for us for only a month and even agreed to accompany my mother to my wedding! The service she provides is...
- Justin G.
Seiph N.
5.0
Seiph helps us take care of our stroke disabled mother. She is patient, kind, and good humored. We trust her with our mom, pets, and home. Seiph is a trustworthy person who learns the needs of her clients and does her best to address them in a professional manner. Hire Seiph with confidence.
- Natasha M.
Colleen F.
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 her love, caring and easy way she...
- Care member
Allen N.
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 have more of her!!
We will miss...
- Greg B.
Addis K.
5.0
Addis helped care for my mother who had both dementia and diabetes. She was warm, caring, and completely reliable. She took the time to get to know my mom and made her feel so comfortable! She communicated with me frequently about mom's health and needs and she always seemed very knowledgeable...
- Gwynneth O.
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FAQs for finding dementia care near you in Somerville, MA
What is the basic concept of dementia care near me in Somerville, 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 Somerville, 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 Somerville, 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 Somerville, MA is $25.60.
How can I find dementia care near me in Somerville, 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 Somerville, 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 Somerville, 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 Somerville, 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 Somerville, MA?
When you’re interviewing a caregiver for in home care for dementia near you in Somerville, 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.