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60 home care are listed in Somerville, MA
The average rate is $22/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby home care is 5 years
Home care in Somerville, MA
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: Meal prep, dementia, companionship, hospice services, live-in home care, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Anne is one of the best caregivers I have ever hired. I hired Anne to care for my aging father when he needed 24/7 care. I have the highest standards for those that care for my father and Anne exceeded those standards. She immediately learned my dad's personality,...
Care member
5.0
(8)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi I'm a nurse assistant (CNA )with 21 years of experience. I'm HHA, PCA, CPR & FIRST AID certified. I've worked 9 years in a nursing home. I have experience with Dementia, Alzheimer, & Parkinson's patients. The reason I love to take care of the elderly is because it allows me to give back to families by being a helping hand....
Kenia can also help with: Dementia, errands, hospice services, light cleaning, home modification, companionship & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Kenia took care of my father who had Alzheimer's. It was a great fit from the start. Her energy and enthusiasm is contagious. She is one of the only caregivers, besides my mother, that my dad tolerated. And she and my mom became good friends. If only we had found...
Gia L.
Allen N.
Burlington, MA
$20-25/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a care giver who is experienced, patient, well trained, God fearing, loving caring , Reliable, dependable and can handle all cases. I always love to listen and understand my clients so that they can get the best service and care they deserve. If am hired you can never regret trusting me with your loved ones because they...
Allen can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, home modification, personal care, live-in home care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Allen is the best caregivers I have ever met . She took care of my mother for four years , she loves her job and so kind. I would recommend her to someone who needs best for their loved ones."
Susan M.
5.0
(1)
Hi, I'm currently a license practical nurse and I would like to help people as it is my passion.
Provide bedside care
Administer medications and document therapeutic effects
Take vital signs (temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration)
Assist with resident comfort
Collect samples and monitor catheters
Willingness to...
Stephania can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, home modification, respite care, live-in home care, personal care & more
Skills:
Licensed Nurse
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: Hospice services, respite care, personal care, home modification, dementia, live-in home care & 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.
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: Personal care, hospice services, companionship, errands, light cleaning, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
CPR
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.
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, mobility assistance, personal care, live-in home care, hospice services
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
(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: Respite care, hospice services, personal care, live-in home care, dementia
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Sharon is hard working, caring and is very knowledgeable working with elders and disabled population."
Fardowsa M.
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: Personal care, visiting physician, dementia
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
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.
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, light cleaning, dementia, companionship, hospice services, home modification & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
CPR
5.0
"Kristen is one of the most reliable and hard working individuals I've ever had the pleasure of knowing. She is strongly motivated at completing any tasks she sets when it comes to work and life in general. Kristen is someone who always uplifts individuals around...
Nick G.
John M.
Burlington, MA
$50/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hi! I am a very reliable, patient, and creative person who has approximately 4 years of experience caring for the elderly , With me, you will receive appropriate care, and I'm willing to do additional other tasks if requested. Personally, I'm an organizer, planner, and multitasker, so minimum supervision is required. With all my...
John can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, errands, live-in home care, personal care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
5.0
"John is my PCA. He is very dependable. He cleans very well. Does everything I ask him to. Extremely polite. John is a pleasure to work with."
George C.
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, respite care, personal care
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
Wound Care
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
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: Live-in home care, personal care, hospice services, 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
(2)
I can use any life care machine and I can take care of any kind of case. Most especially the elderly.
Rebecca can also help with: Live-in home care, hospice services, dementia
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Rebecca took such wonderful care of my mom. My mom could be challenging at times-especially in the beginning of her assisted-living period! But Rebecca's warmth and humor charmed her and her loving manner truly made life sweeter for all of us. Rebecca became such a...
Rick B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Sally and I enjoy working with the elderly population. I am available to:
* Take elderly people to, doctors, appointments/ errands (various)
* Dispense medications
* Help them make meals and ensure they are eating
* Help get organized
* Stay with overnight if they need some help and don't want to be alone
I am...
Sally can also help with: Meal prep, errands, transportation
Skills:
Licensed Nurse
5.0
"We hired Sally to help out with our mother who was recently diagnosed with Alzheimer's at the age of 63. She still lives by herself and although she's close by, with everyone in the family working our mother was alone, depressed, bored, and feeling trapped having...
Matt R.
Winfred M.
Waltham, MA
$26/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(7)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
II am a compassionate, caring and dependable CNA. Certified to take care of seniors in MA. I can anticipate a seniors needs or even recommend what needs to be done. I do Med reminders . I would understand if someone wants to be chatty or have a quiet time. I am an extremely good cook and my driving record is clean. I have taken...
Winfred can also help with: Hospice services, home modification, errands, light cleaning, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Winnie is a caring and knowledgeable caregiver. She provided care to my elders, one who was suffering from cancer and the other who was experiencing the challenges of dementia. She is a strong advocate and she brings a lot of expertise to the job from her years of...
Care member
Yasmin N.
Everett, MA
$25-28/hr • 4 yrs exp
4.5
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Yasmin- I am a Certified Nursing Assistant from, I went to college and I have the license from the state of Massachusetts CPR Certified and Home Health Aide Certified.
My objective is to look for an opportunity to grow and learn in the positions as Home health Aide / CNA to be able to demonstrate compassion to as helping...
Yasmin can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, companionship, errands, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"I was so Lucky to meet Yasmin. She is terrific. Yasmin helps me all day and is extremely helpful
Yasmin is very considering. She cares
I hope we are together a long time"
Alan D.
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: Light cleaning, hospice services, personal care, respite care, meal prep, errands & more
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, hospice services, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
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.
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:
CPR
Home Health Aide
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!"
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Recent home care reviews in Somerville, MA
Anne M.
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 cared for. We will definitely call...
- Ann D.
Kenia A.
5.0
Kenia is one of the most loyal, honest, understanding, caring person I've ever known. In 2007 she took me into her house with my 3 year old daughter, helped me obtain my CNA, and even helped me get a job. I was able to get on my feet again and got my own place. I will always be grateful for that.
- Alex V.
Allen N.
5.0
Allen is an amazing caregiver who is kind and very skilled. She has helped our family tremendously!
- Jason M.
Franco M.
5.0
Franco has provided exceptional care for my father for a month now. He quickly built rapport and has ensured my father keeps up with PT and OT goals set when he was in rehab. With renewed confidence my father has left the house twice for doctor appointments thanks to Franco's support. Franco has...
- Julie M.
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.
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FAQs for finding home care in Somerville, MA
How much does private home care cost per hour near me in Somerville, MA?
The average rate for hiring a home care provider in Somerville, MA as of May, 2024 is $22.57 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 Somerville, MA?
Care.com has 7 home care providers for seniors in Somerville, 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 Somerville, 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 Somerville, MA?
The types of home health care services near you in Somerville, 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 Somerville, 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 Somerville, MA?
If you need to hire senior home care near you in Somerville, 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 Somerville, MA?
When you’re hiring in home health care services near you in Somerville, 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.