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60 home care are listed in Dorchester, MA
The average rate is $21/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby home care is 6 years
Home care in Dorchester, MA
Caroline N.
Waltham, MA
$35/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
I'd describe my personality as a loyal, honest and trustworthy person.
I like caring for seniors because I like making a huge difference in people's lives by providing companionship and emotional support which makes other people's live less lonely and more joyful.
I'm looking for a job that has empathy, patience, kindness and...
Caroline can also help with: Companionship, dementia, hospice services, personal care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
5.0
"We were lucky to have Caro with us during my husband's end of life. She is gentle, kind and willing to take on anything I requested of her. She took great care of both of us. AND she is a great cook!"
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: Companionship, errands, light cleaning, home modification, dementia, hospice services & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
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.
Milene B.
Newton Center, MA
$30-35/hr • 6 yrs exp
Home Health Aide / Mental Health Support Certified Available PT
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Milene, I have been working as Home Health Aid/Mental Health Support Certified, for 6 years . I have great experience in Home Care and patience to take care of senior citizens. I'm reliable, honest, responsible and most importantly, I love what I do, and that is "to care" for others.
I can provide light...
Milene can also help with: Visiting nurse, dementia, visiting physician, personal care
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Milene is a very capable and responsible person. She is very cheerful and fun to
have around.She cares very much for the people that she works for. I feel that
anyone who hires her will be happy."
Myrna D.
5.0
(10)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hey! my name is Lisa. I've been performing In Home Senior Care for the past 6+ years. Through out my experience I've learned so much, but the two most important things have been the keys of care: compassion and empathy. Caring for another person is an act of displaying kindness and concern for others, but empathy is what allows...
Lisa can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, respite care, live-in home care, personal care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"It was a pleasure working with Lisa. She consistently demonstrated a solid work ethic. Insightful, independent, and loyal. Also is always capable of adapting to new working environments. By far the most easy-going and reliable coworker I can possibly I have ever...
Rayna S.
4.8
(19)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hey there, I grew up with my grandparents who I took care of for over 15 years. I saw how needy and beautiful it is to takecare of seniors. I decided to work with seniors. I am a Certified Nursing Assistant, I have worked with wonderful people and I have learnt to be patient with all kinds of patients both with physical and...
Sharifah can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, personal care, live-in home care
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Sharifah is a great caregiver who is always on time and flexible she knows what she does my mother always had a best smile with her. I 100% recommend her. "
Care member
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: Meal prep, mobility assistance, companionship, hospice services, home modification, dementia & 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.
4.2
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Interesting caregiver very courteous and love making the elderly smile.
Patient care: Providing care to elderly and disabled clients in a professional and compassionate manner. Duties include meal preparation, personal hygiene and bathroom needs, patient lifting, vitals recording and administering medication according to...
Claire can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, hospice services, dementia, home modification, companionship & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
CPR
5.0
"Amongst multiple candidates, Claire impressed me because she spoke directly to my elderly Mother, and and engaged with her immediately, despite my Mother's mild dementia. She is warm and competent. Toward the end of my Mother's life, as she was becoming weaker,...
Marcia S.
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, light cleaning, live-in home care, hospice services, dementia & more
Skills:
CNA
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
5.0
"Caring, compassionate, superb caregiver. You will not go wrong hiring Matilda. I worked hospice for years she cared for many of the same clients. If you want the best hire Matilda."
Care member
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: Companionship, visiting nurse, hospice services, personal care, dementia, mobility assistance & 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.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
This is Imene, I'm 32 years old and I'm a nursing student at Salem State university, I speak two other languages. I've been doing care giving for about 7 years now. I have my own transportation. I worked with different families with different health conditions and ages.
5.0
"Imene, is an amazing person with a great personality and attitude she is experienced. She pays attention to detail and is very dependable. She cared for my mom and was professional and felt like part of the family all at the same time. Wish she lived closer!"
Charlie M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Contact me for all last minute coverage!!
Expertise in Dementia and Alzheimer's.
My professional experience spans 12 years. I am dependable and reliable and come with impeccable references, fully vaccinated, boosted and COVID compliant. I am college trained and CPR capable. Availability is 7 days per week.
ADLs
Cooking...
Leonie can also help with: Personal care, respite care, dementia, live-in home care
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
5.0
"Leonie assisted me traveling to and from dental surgery. I found her to be warm, relaxed, and attentive to verbal directions discussed at the start of the event. She followed-up on all details that I mentioned, and then I forgot because I was medicated for the...
Joseph R.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have experience in patient care; at home, nursing home, hospice and private duty care. I've been a CNA for over 20 yrs, and love giving my patients quality of life! There is no limit to the care I extend to my clients. Bringing compassion, wit, thick skin, and not afraid to get my hands dirty. I exceed expectations for my...
Kathleen can also help with: Meal prep, errands, personal care, dementia, light cleaning, hospice services & more
Skills:
CNA
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Can not imagine a better choice for a caregiver ... high-energy, no-task-too-small-or-large; excellent communication skills and became a trusted companion within the first visit. She injects a spirit of fun and laughter into every visit while making sure health and...
Ron G.
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: Meal prep, errands, dementia, hospice services, light cleaning, live-in home care & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
CNA
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.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a warm, loving caregiver, and I help the clients feel safe and understood because it promotes their dignity. I am also a compassionate caregiver with 15+ years experience in care-giving, seeking to extend similar care. My work ethic, empathy, self-drive, compassion, respect, transparency and attention to detail are some of...
Sharon can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, respite care, personal care, live-in home care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Sharon is very reliable and dependable. She completes her tasks as requested and gets things done well."
Sandra K.
4.7
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have a passion for caring I love being able to share my life with someone else as I am willing to learn about others I have worked at atria senior care for 2 years and it was excellent I do hope you find me as the right person to get your job done in full and on time I am positive and optimistic love to laugh and make others...
Neita can also help with: Personal care, live-in home care, dementia
5.0
"She is very experienced at what she does never had a problem with her she is a very trustworthy person "
Jada A.
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, personal care, respite care, dementia
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 1 family in your neighborhood
A passionate and experienced caregiver for 20+ years experience providing compassionate and attentive care to elderly and disable individuals. I enjoy listening to older people and stories they have to tell. I am a very patient person and am always with the clients, pace following their leads, I have many years experience...
Judy can also help with: Errands, mobility assistance, light cleaning, dementia, companionship, meal prep & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
5.0
"Judy is very knowledgeable in her field of work. She is adaptable in situations where she needs to be."
Theodora W.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I was a nanny for 15 years and was then offered an elder care job. I have had the greatest experience the past two years. I have had the pleasure of working with a wonderful elderly woman who at first didn't want any help and then we became best friends. We went out for lunch, to the movies, doctor's. appointments, Tai Chi,...
Tracy can also help with: Hospice services, errands, companionship, dementia, meal prep, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Tracy is an attentive caregiver, with a lively style sense of humor, and warmth. She is reliable and responsible, and goes beyond the job description. Tracy notices things, and takes initiative. Her communication is lovely and it was reassuring to have her help for...
Tesi K.
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: Respite care, personal care, live-in home care, visiting nurse, dementia, hospice services & 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.
Franco M.
Waltham, MA
$30-45/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Am a senior caregiver, Negative for COVID-19, vaccinated & already got my booster shot. I'm compassionate with experience of 10 years in taking care of patients especially stroke patients, arthritis patients, dementia patients, Alzheimer's disease patients to make a meaningful difference and helping them by Providing...
Franco can also help with: Respite care, home modification, dementia, live-in home care, personal care, hospice services & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"He is very professional and knowledgeable about all aspects of Alzheimer's, dementia and senior care.
He really cares for the clients."
Deborah S.
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Recent home care reviews in Dorchester, MA
Caroline N.
5.0
Caroline is very dedicated, eager to learn, she is empathetic, compassionate and patient. She is also a good communicator and above all she is reliable.
- Care member
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.
Milene B.
5.0
Mielene was very responsible punctual and caring. She made great efforts to communicate with my mother and make sure she was well taken care of. I would recommend Milene to anyone that is looking for a reliable and caring PCA.
- Henry T.
Lisa A.
5.0
Lisa is a caring and compassionate person and puts everything into her work. She has been a caregiver for my parents for over a year and has become like a member of the family to us. She is on time, will stay until her job is finished, and goes above and beyond for her patients. She is personable...
- Marcia I.
Sharifah N.
5.0
Sharifah is phenomenal she is amazing i was so busy with work and couldn't help with my mother who was after surgery but sharifah did an awesome job working together with the PT my mother is back on her feet and she is always a happy lady again. With sharifah i 100% recommend her you will never...
- Har A.
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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 $21.30 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 10 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.