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60 home care are listed in Dorchester, MA
The average rate is $20/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby home care is 6 years
Home care in Dorchester, MA
Shaunakay D.
Dorchester, MA
$30/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Professional Home Health Aide/CNA with over 2 years of experience assisting patients with daily living and personal care services. Physically strong, with high level of patience and exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, clear understanding of best practices in home health care, and knowledge of basic medical...
Shaunakay can also help with: Specialized care, personal care, companionship, dementia, mobility assistance
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
Wound Care
5.0
"Shauna is very professional and reliable. She did a wonderful job with my grandmother, it has been an honor to work with her."
Care member
5.0
(2)
Personal care Assistant
Provide skilled nursing vary services to client at home setting. Duties include but not limited to general nursing care, personal grooming, help with dressing, preparing meals, escorting patient to and from appointment, ambulatory assistance, medication assistance, general comfort and moral support as...
Aissata can also help with: Live-in home care, visiting physician, personal care
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"I had the pleasure of working with Aissata for two years at an Orthopedic Clinic. She worked hard supporting several Ortho surgeons. She is strong, kind and dependable. She knows how to be a team player."
Lianne L.
Teresa A.
Dorchester, MA
$25-45/hr • 3 yrs exp
Looking Forward To Spending Quality Time Helping Out In Any Way That I Can
I'd describe my personality as outgoing, kind and patient
I like caring for seniors because they deserve to be loved and cared for with the utmost respect and kindness. They deserve to be treated with kind and delicate hands
I had taken care of a 6-month-old baby until he turned 8 years old. I have about 8 years of...
Teresa can also help with: Hospice services, errands, light cleaning, home modification, dementia, live-in home care & more
I have over 25 years of experience. I can help with Home Care and Alzheimer's Care. In my personal life I take care of my daughter that has Cerebral Palsy and is a quadriplegic so I know how to use most all of equipment
Lisa can also help with: Hospice services, respite care, meal prep, personal care, light cleaning, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
Darline V.
Dorchester, MA
$35/hr • 10 yrs exp
My name is Darline V. I have over 7 years of experience as a Personal care assistant. I am very outgoing, patient and caring. I have a great sense of humor, fun to be around.
Darline can also help with: Errands, dementia, meal prep, light cleaning
Hi my name is Nickey, and being able to care for the elderly or even young is part of my passion I have in life. I am experience in certified nursing and home health aid for four years. I am CPR, FIRST AID certified, and also food and nutrition certified. While working for you with an agency or even private I will perform the...
Nickey can also help with: Live-in home care, errands, personal care, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CNA
Nikauris G.
Dorchester, MA
$10-30/hr • 7 yrs exp
A Home Health Aide provides medical and non-medical support to clients under the supervision doctor or They assist client or family in the attainment of physical and emotional comfort.
Nikauris can also help with: Personal care, live-in home care, respite care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Kyisha L.
Dorchester, MA
$15-50/hr • 6 yrs exp
Available For Part-Time Babysitting Or Senior Care Work.
I am currently an employee with the Cambridge Ringe and Latin high school working with a student who needs special care. I also have many experiences with the elderly, as I am a Home Health Aide as well. I have many qualifications under my belt; retail, management, child care, elder care. Available for part-time babysitting or...
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Assist with ADL. medication doctor appointment some housekeeping. I am a caring giving compassionate person.
Skills:
CNA
My name is Orla and I am originally from Ireland. I am 24 years old. I graduated with my Nursing Degree in May 2019 and I am currently taking online classes for my BSN in Nursing. I worked on Medical-Surgical floor in a hospital but due to flooding, the hospital has been temporarily closed, unfortunately. I am a people person,...
Orla can also help with: Hospice services, respite care, errands, personal care
Maria G.
Dorchester, MA
$18-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
looking for private home care
have over 20 years experience in the medical field
speak English, Spanish and Criollo/ Capeverdean /Portuguese
Friendly/Outgoing/ Love what I do
Maria can also help with: Personal care, light cleaning, hospice services, dementia
5.0
(2)
I am a compassionate Certified Home Health Aide with a wide range of medical care skills applicable to positions in public and private healthcare environments. Adept at meeting patient needs in a timely manner. Focused on maintaining patient care requirements. I have been caring for elderly for the past 4 years. Most of my...
Evelyne can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, personal care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"I just wanted to send a HUGE thank you for coming through on our rescue today, as always. I want you to know that what you do does not go unnoticed. I know that I can rely on you in a pinch with my mother who need extra services or attention. You have certainly...
Lovelyne P.
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: Dementia, personal care, respite care
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
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
(1)
Hi, I am Celia and I am a compassionate certified nursing assistant. I have over 10 years of combined experience working in a variety of settings. I prefer to work in an assisted living facility, or one on one, because this allows the necessary amount of time to work with each resident in a way that meets their individual...
Celia can also help with: Personal care, hospice services, dementia, respite care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"I was Celia's instructor when she trained for CNA/Home care and CPR. I saw her work on patients when we went on for the clinical rotation and she was excellent. Celia is a dependable, caring, loving, considerate, cheerful, respectable and trustworthy young lady....
Jane K.
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: Respite care, personal care, dementia, hospice services
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
CPR
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.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Worked as a caregiver for 16 years.
I'd describe my personality as caring hard worker.
Anne can also help with: Companionship, meal prep, live-in home care, light cleaning, hospice services, dementia & more
Skills:
Wound Care
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"I needed last-minute help with my 91-year old mother. Anne was very responsive and professional. She is very pleasant and kind and is a good communicator. My mother enjoyed spending time with her and she gave me great peace of mind as I knew my mother was safe and...
Ann D.
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, companionship, hospice services, light cleaning, dementia, live-in home care & more
Skills:
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Reliable, very easy to reach and responsive to texts, very attentive, respectful and capable. Kind, friendly, strong. "
Care member
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: Errands, hospice services, dementia, home modification, companionship, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Home Health Aide
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
(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: Hospice services, dementia, respite care, live-in home care, home modification, personal care & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
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 have experience working with retired seniors in non-profit volunteer settings, and assisting them in their projects.
In addition, I have provided care services for my grandmother, who has lived in a senior community for several years.
I provide companionship, cooking meals, walking, reading, and good conversation.
I am...
Melissa can also help with: Errands, personal care, hospice services, light cleaning, respite care, meal prep & more
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Recent home care reviews in Dorchester, MA
Shaunakay D.
5.0
Shauna is very professional and reliable. She did a wonderful job with my grandmother, it has been an honor to work with her.
- Care member
Aissata C.
5.0
I had the pleasure of working with Aissata for two years at an Orthopedic Clinic. She worked hard supporting several Ortho surgeons. She is strong, kind and dependable. She knows how to be a team player.
- Lianne L.
Evelyne P.
5.0
I just wanted to send a HUGE thank you for coming through on our rescue today, as always. I want you to know that what you do does not go unnoticed. I know that I can rely on you in a pinch with my mother who need extra services or attention. You have certainly gone above and beyond for my mother,...
- Lovelyne P.
Kayla M.
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 just passively do the minimum then...
- Rhett N.
Celia G.
5.0
I was Celia's instructor when she trained for CNA/Home care and CPR. I saw her work on patients when we went on for the clinical rotation and she was excellent. Celia is a dependable, caring, loving, considerate, cheerful, respectable and trustworthy young lady. She works well with everyone and is...
- Jane K.
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FAQs for finding home care in Dorchester, MA
How much does private home care cost per hour near me in Dorchester, MA?
The average rate for hiring a home care provider in Dorchester, MA as of May, 2024 is $20.73 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 Dorchester, MA?
Care.com has 11 home care providers for seniors in Dorchester, 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 Dorchester, 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 Dorchester, MA?
The types of home health care services near you in Dorchester, 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 Dorchester, 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 Dorchester, MA?
If you need to hire senior home care near you in Dorchester, 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 Dorchester, MA?
When you’re hiring in home health care services near you in Dorchester, 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.