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Hello! I am an occupational therapy student with three years of experience in healthcare working with older adults and adults with spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, and stroke. I am a people-person and love meeting new people and helping out where possible! I would love to find a more consistent position, as I value...
Karly can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, meal prep, dementia, companionship
Ivonete S.
Saugus, MA
$25/hr • 2 yrs exp
I Am A Professional Woman , I Am A Mother ,wife And I Love What I Do.
5.0
(1)
Caretaker - experience taking care For a family in the City of Boston, Massachusetts
Little organizing, light cleaning, help going to appointments, walk to the park
Kept him busy when awake, playing games, opening and engage him
In conversations to keep him alert, keep up with his medications, help with
showers ,...
Ivonete can also help with: Meal prep, errands, personal care, hospice services, light cleaning, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"she is very affectionate, responsible, she is a wonderful professional🥰🥰"
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, dementia, errands, companionship, light cleaning, personal care & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
CNA
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.
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: Live-in home care, companionship, meal prep, light cleaning, home modification, dementia & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Patience worked for my late husband,She was very kind, patient and highly experienced and gave my husband the best care, she goes extra miles to see her client happy and comfortable, my late husband preferred patience to all other caregivers he had, my family was...
Elizebath C.
Rashidah N.
Stoneham, MA
$30-43/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
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,...
Rashidah can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, personal care, respite care, errands
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
CNA
5.0
"She's worth having and happen my grand mom was still alive she'd still be with her as family
You're dearly loved and missed"
Rowley S.
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: Errands, companionship, hospice services, meal prep, dementia, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
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
(3)
Hello! My name is Eli. I work as a Certified Nursing Assistant at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, while I take pre-requisite courses I will need for graduate school. I am thoughtful, diligent, and physically fit. I have ample experience working with individuals navigating dementia, stroke recovery, renal and liver...
Elijah can also help with: Dementia, personal care, hospice services, live-in home care, mobility assistance
Skills:
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Elijah is a highly skilled caregiver who has worked as a nursing assistant in a large Boston hospital for over two years. He is excellent at his job, and also a beloved co-worker. He approaches his patients with respect, kindness, and warmth while taking care of...
Aaryn G.
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, respite care, hospice services, dementia
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Colleen has work for my aunt as a personal home health aid for the pass 3 1/2 years.
Colleen did everything from getting my aunt up in the morning , showers ,getting breakfast , dressed , Med's , lunch, cleaned the house ,and did laundry . Colleen is very...
Nancy M.
Denis L.
Woburn, MA
$40/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I have experience of 9year working with a ALS client. 7 years working with Spinal Cord Injury. I have worked in facilities and and assisted livings with people with different cases. Working with seniors is like pay back time since am a child of charity after losing my parents at a tender age. I own a registered community base...
Denis can also help with: Live-in home care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Denis provided care to my husband, who had advanced ALS and complex health needs, for 8 years. He was extraordinarily compassionate, highly reliable and very knowledgeable. We were blessed to have such a strong and supportive caregiver. His service as a PCA was...
Care member
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: Personal care, respite care, hospice services, live-in home care, dementia
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
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.
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: Respite care, live-in home care, hospice services, dementia, personal 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
(1)
Am a CNA at the same home health aide having a vast experience of 10 years. in my scope of work I used to do activities of daily living, making sure the clients are safe in their houses, am MAPcertified by the state of Massachusetts (Medicine Administration Program), upholding their rights and confidentiality, taking them for...
Erina can also help with: Dementia, personal care, visiting physician
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Erina was so lovely with my elderly Uncle. She engaged with him, gave him just enough time try to do a task, then helped him complete it, get patience was incredible. My uncle said he loved having her. I even took her on two summer vacations that I couldn't manage...
Susan N.
Kariyo H.
Waltham, MA
$30/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am a caring, compassionate , reliable and patient caregiver.
I am a certified Nursing assistant(CNA), home health aid and CPR certification holder.
I have been caregiving for the last 10 years in nursing homes, group homes and in homes.
I have a vast experience in dealing with almost each issue to do with giving care is...
Kariyo can also help with: Personal care, hospice services, live-in home care, dementia, transportation, errands & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Kariyo is one of the friendliest humans I've ever met. Not only is Kariyo friendly and easy going, but he is punctual, flexible, eager to help, and eager to listen to your needs-whatever you want Kariyo to do he will do."
Blake H.
5.0
(3)
Am a reliable care giver , who combines the art of care giving with the science of care giving, mindful care giving. I pay close attention to detail with great organizational and communications skills. Safety and infection control skills are part of me. I have cared for a client with cerebral vascular accident (stroke). I have...
Bonny can also help with: Respite care, home modification, dementia, personal care
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CNA
CPR
5.0
"Bonny is compassionate, punctual and empathetic. He's a good employee and I would trust him to care for my loved one."
Alex N.
5.0
(1)
I am a CNA at a nursing home part-time and have been for two years. I love working with seniors, most of them always have stories to tell.
Kayla can also help with: Personal care, respite care, dementia
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Kayla is amazing: She was reliable/responsive and always on time, she knows what she's doing and has a lot of experience, she has a brain and can take charge and think for herself, she made sure to tell me the important updates I needed to know (i.e. she didn't...
Rhett N.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have already 12 years of experience with elder care. Helping with ADLs to clients in their homes. The services included bathing, shopping, toileting, transfers, light housework, transportation to doctors appointments and more. I'm a certified CNA with a college degree.
Juliet can also help with: Live-in home care, dementia, respite care, hospice services, personal care, home modification & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Juliet has been incredibly helpful to my Mom. She is kind, patient, competent, and very reliable. I feel lucky that we connected with Juliet and would highly recommend her. "
Meghan T.
5.0
(1)
I dedicate my spare time to the senior community. I feel this group needs my medical expertise, love, kindness, respect, laughter, and care. I bring professionalism and courtesy. I am a surgical specialist in the dental office. When I am not practicing dentistry, I dedicate my time as a nurse to assist seniors and special needs....
Amilton can also help with: Errands, hospice services, companionship, dementia, light cleaning, live-in home care & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Wound Care
CPR
5.0
"Reliable, very easy to reach and responsive to texts, very attentive, respectful and capable. Kind, friendly, strong. "
Care member
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: Home modification, errands, dementia, hospice services, light cleaning, companionship & 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
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have a vast experience caring for seniors. I have worked for patients with dementia, diabetics, MS, g-tubes, wounds, Parkinson's and many other diseases. I have also had clients who just need companionship. My strengths are care management. I take care of everything from personal needs, doctors appointments, household chores,...
Nina can also help with: Live-in home care, hospice services, dementia, personal care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Nina is an wonderful caregiver. She is pleasant, kind, professional and very competent. We couldn't have ask for anyone better to care for our mother the past 2 months. My family felt like she was heaven sent to help my mother stay in her home after she became...
Christine F.
Ghislaine M.
Malden, MA
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello. My name is Ghislaine . I have been a senior care provider for over 10 years. I have HHA and CNA experience working for an agency as well as private care. Daily duties include but are not limited to administering medication, house keeping, dressing, bathing and laundry while keeping the client engaged. I've worked with all...
Ghislaine can also help with: Mobility assistance, companionship, hospice services, visiting nurse, dementia, personal care & more
5.0
"Ghislaine is heaven sent! She is a sweet, caring soul. I hired her for an elderly man with dementia and she is so kind & patient with him. She anticipates his needs and goes out of her way to bring him items he needs without being told. We are very happy to have...
Richard S.
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Recent home care reviews in Allston, MA
Ivonete S.
5.0
she is very affectionate, responsible, she is a wonderful professional🥰🥰
- Care member
Eliana T.
5.0
Eliana is an excellent communicator and often sends me a daily update and reports every concern. She's also flexible and steps in whenever possible when I need additional hours.
- Kathryn M.
Patience K.
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 responded to every request with...
- Peter L.
Rashidah N.
5.0
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, especially when we're on deadline and people are stressed, but she knew how to make both sides feel heard. If it wasn't for her kind and quick...
- Avain R.
Miriane P.
5.0
She's got a great personality and i will recommend her for work anytime any day..
- Huerta H.
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FAQs for finding home care in Allston, MA
How much does private home care cost per hour near me in Allston, MA?
The average rate for hiring a home care provider in Allston, MA as of May, 2024 is $20.00 per hour. This cost will fluctuate depending on the provider's level of experience, whether the care is full-time or part-time and the duties required to perform to care for your senior loved one.
How can I find home care near me in Allston, MA?
Care.com has 1 home care providers for seniors in Allston, MA. To start searching for caregivers near you, you need to create a Care.com account. To create your account, you will answer some basic questions to help you find home care providers that specialize in your family member’s needs. You will then have the option to either post a job and receive applications from candidates, or you can search for caregivers on the website. You can filter results by distance from Allston, MA or hourly rate. After you have selected your candidates, you can schedule interviews, check references, request background checks, and can then hire a home health care provider that suits your needs the best.
What types of home care services are available near me in Allston, MA?
The types of home health care services near you in Allston, MA will vary depending on the needs of the senior you’re hiring home care assistance for, but home care providers can assist with companionship and fellowship, as well as skilled nursing care. There are also home caregivers in Allston, MA that can assist with daily activities, such as cooking, medication prompting, dressing, bathing and transporting the senior patient to and from appointments.
How can I safely hire home care near me in Allston, MA?
If you need to hire senior home care near you in Allston, MA, we strongly suggest you run an independent background check, request professional references, and interview a handful of candidates. You can also look for providers on Care.com who have a CareCheck badge on their profile, which is a background check we request all in home care service providers complete. Any senior home care providers who complete a CareCheck will have a badge on their profile that displays the date the background check was run.
What interview questions should I ask when hiring home health care near me in Allston, MA?
When you’re hiring in home health care services near you in Allston, MA, it can be really helpful to interview a handful of different candidates to help you find the right fit. It’s a good idea to ask them questions about the exact responsibilities they feel comfortable taking on, how they best communicate, and what types of senior health issues they have dealt with in the past.