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60 home care are listed in Townsend, MA
The average rate is $18/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby home care is 7 years
Home care in Townsend, MA
Leslie K.
Townsend, MA
$18-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
Personal Care Attendant Looking For Full-Time/Part-Time Work
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a college graduate with a degree in Human Services. I operated my family childcare business for almost 18 years. The economy failed and I was offered a position working with an elderly couple. Sometimes the highlight of a persons day is reminiscing. I have great communication skills but I also listen. My grandmother needed...
Leslie can also help with: Dementia
5.0
"Leslie cared for my father for a little over two years, who had become bed bound with ALS. His condition was complicated by being ventilator dependent and having a feeding tube. During that time she helped to assemble and manage a team, maintain a high quality of...
Geoffrey M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a pleasant, compassionate and loving lady with HHA 10+ years experience providing in-home patient care.
Have consistently maintained positive client reviews of excellence with a clean driving record. Receiving regular commendations for efficiency and for cooking delicious nutritious meals.
Client transportation to doctors...
Peninnah can also help with: Dementia, home modification, visiting physician, personal care, live-in home care
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Extremely experienced, knowledgeable, caring, and talented at every phase of long-term care, to end up life. The family is extremely grateful to have found her to care for our family members, and she is highly recommended for anyone looking for a great caregiver."
Robert D.
5.0
(1)
I am Caring and Compassionate by Nature, with lots of built in Patience.. With some Medical knowledge. Many years of experience with Home Care from Shopping to Hospice. While I am Responsible and Professional. I have been known to be a good advocate for my Clients as well.
Many References..
Lynn can also help with: Dementia, respite care, live-in home care, home modification, hospice services, personal care & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
(2)
Hi, my name is Ana. I have been working as a caregiver for over 6 years, and I enjoy it very much. I can do light housekeeping, cooking, help with bath and dressing and company. I have been working more caregiver jobs in my most recent years. I'm very responsible and honest. My first caregiver job was for a retired scientist who...
Ana Lucia can also help with: Personal care
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"I have known Ana for many years, first as a housekeeper who would occasionally help with childcare. I could and did always depend on her to be kind, thorough, punctual and careful.
Later, I observed her helping in the daily care of an irascible elderly man with...
Mary L.
Mandy W.
Ashby, MA
$30-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I have 25 years of experience caring for and assisting the elderly population. I started out 35 years ago as a young girl wanting to be a home care nurse because my great grandmother had viting nurses. At 14 I started my journey by going to a vocational high school and studying the care of patients who required assistance. I was...
Mandy can also help with: Live-in home care, errands, companionship, light cleaning, dementia, hospice services & more
Skills:
Licensed Nurse
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Mandy helped take care of my wife just before she ended up being admitted into hospice care. She was very helpful and caring, we were lucky to have her help us. I would hire her again."
David R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 5 years of experience working for elderly care, I have worked with all kinds of elderly people, for example dementia , Alzheimer's , Parkinson's, and many other. I have my CNA license , l'm willing to assist patients with daily activities, such as giving medication, showers, dressing , preparing meals, feeding,...
Maria can also help with: Companionship, meal prep, dementia, light cleaning, errands, hospice services & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
HELLO!
Ive been a nursing asst. since 16 years old. Worked in many different settings, roughly 5 years at a nursing home and 6years home care. Ive had my CNA license for many years. I'm CPR certified. Experienced with Hospice, dementia, Alzheimer's, And also patients with MS. I have experience with colostomy bags, catheters...
Hailey can also help with: Personal care, dementia, hospice services
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Hailey has worked for my family six years now. Just last year my mother and father needed more care I made Hailey the lead aid. She took a lot of my shoulders! Taking care of hiring and firing, training and the scheduling of aids! Just a blessing. Would highly...
Julie H.
Angela M.
Groton, MA
$35-50/hr • 7 yrs exp
Home Is Where Your Heart Is! My Mission Is To Keep Your Heart At Home
5.0
(2)
Hi I'm Angie,
Give me a call If you are dealing with any of the following:
A- Do you or your friends and family worry about your ability to stay in your home?
B- Have friends or family suggested that you move into an assisted living facility so they don't worry about you so much?
C- Do you struggle with completing daily...
Angela can also help with: Live-in home care, light cleaning, errands, dementia, companionship, home modification & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
CPR
5.0
"She is very courteous and absolutely caring"
Carl M.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Covid-vaccinated. I have extensive experience working with Alzheimer's and Dementia individuals. I worked as an Activities Assistant for three years, and an Activities Director for four years. I am a trained medical technician and certified Home Health Care Provider. My degree is in Psychology and Neuroscience. I have a proven...
Marie can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, respite care
5.0
"Marie brings many positive characteristics to her Care Giver role.
She is providing support to me & my wife, both 78.
She has many good attributes. Marie is empathetic; very flexible in scheduling; open to doing new unique tasks for us; plus she's genuine &...
Gary S.
I know how to do vital signs, transfer with hoyer lift, blood sugar checks. Care for irritated dementia patients.
Jacqueline can also help with: Live-in home care
Skills:
CNA
I have work as a dining services coordinator for 7 years. I am currently been working as a developmental specialist for 6 years and I been working as a direct support professional for the past 4 months.
Dulce can also help with: Personal care, respite care, live-in home care, hospice services
Susan H.
Lunenburg, MA
$18-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Caregiver - Part Time Days Companionship, Housekeeping, Errands, Meal Prep, Light Personal Care
I have worked with seniors and disabled people over the years. I worked as a homemaker for Catholic Charities in Fitchburg MA. I have done home care as well as working as an activity director at a nursing and rehab center.
More recently, I have been caregiver for past 2 years for elderly couple. I am looking for early morning...
Barbara W.
Ayer, MA
$20-30/hr • 3 yrs exp
Companion To The Elderly Full Time If Possible Available For Companionship And Meal Prep.
Caretaker for my mother inlaw with Alzheimer's. Also took care of another elderly woman. Responsible for meal preparations, bathing, doctors appointments, medications. I enjoy reading and taking short trips to different places in New England. I also love animals especially cats!
Barbara can also help with: Respite care, light cleaning, dementia, companionship, meal prep, errands & more
Eileen G.
Fitchburg, MA
$15-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
I have 8 years experience in Senior care. In
addition to personal care, meal prep, companionship and light housekeeping, I am willing to help with appointments/errands and medications. I am good with pets.
I'm caring, compassionate, competent and reliable. I try to take care of your family member as you would or as I would...
Eileen can also help with: Light cleaning, personal care, companionship, dementia, hospice services, meal prep & more
Experience working with children, elder community and people with physical and mental disability. My experience in health and human services is of 25 years. I started off working in early childhood development, I worked in a classroom for 10 years. I later went back to school and obtained a CNA/HHA certification. I also obtained...
Selene can also help with: Personal care, errands, dementia, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CNA
I have worked with handicapped adults in their home as a PCA and also respite care. I love caring for other people and love what I do. I love to put a smile on their faces and that makes my day and theirs.
Michelle can also help with: Personal care, meal prep, respite care, transportation
Colleen B.
Fitchburg, MA
$27/hr • 9 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I was an EMT for many years and was certified in CPR/aed first aid etc. I have worked all different hours even overnights with my clients! I love to help out elderly and treat them the way I hope someone will do with me! I am a 57 yr old widow with a furbaby and two adult boys and I love what I do and I tend to fall for my...
Colleen can also help with: Companionship, hospice services, live-in home care, dementia, light cleaning, errands & more
I am a positive person who loves helping people. I have done much care-giving over the years, including personal care and running errands. I am punctual, reliable and most importantly, compassionate. I get attached to anyone that I have the privilege of caring for. I have some room for flexibility around the availability that I...
Brenda can also help with: Dementia, personal care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
Worked in livein positions with Nashoba homecare for 6yrs. Worked as a CNA in hospital for 1 yr. Worked as a residential counselor in group homes for 2 years. I love taking care of people in needs , I do all kinds of ADLs, house cleaning, laudry, meal prepation and administet medication , MAP certified. Did nursing LPN for 1...
Skills:
CNA
Rebecca M.
Fitchburg, MA
$13-28/hr
Hello! I am patient and understanding. I have cared for my memiere - that's grandma in French. She has dementia, therefore I understand how difficult it can be. I learned how to help my memiere with these types of issues.
I have worked with individuals who have mental illness, children, and animals.
I am willing to do many...
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Recent home care reviews in Townsend, MA
Leslie K.
5.0
Leslie cared for my father for a little over two years, who had become bed bound with ALS. His condition was complicated by being ventilator dependent and having a feeding tube. During that time she helped to assemble and manage a team, maintain a high quality of care which included keeping his...
- Geoffrey M.
Peninnah M.
5.0
Extremely experienced, knowledgeable, caring, and talented at every phase of long-term care, to end up life. The family is extremely grateful to have found her to care for our family members, and she is highly recommended for anyone looking for a great caregiver.
- Robert D.
Ana Lucia S.
5.0
Ana is amazing. She is an extremely hard worker and kind around older people. She takes the initiative to get things done and was extremely reliable. She cared for my father who was 91 for years. Ana showed my father compassion and care that allowed him to be comfortable and maintained his dignity...
- Bruno M.
Mandy W.
5.0
Mandy helped take care of my wife just before she ended up being admitted into hospice care. She was very helpful and caring, we were lucky to have her help us. I would hire her again.
- David R.
Hailey R.
5.0
Hailey has worked for my family six years now. Just last year my mother and father needed more care I made Hailey the lead aid. She took a lot of my shoulders! Taking care of hiring and firing, training and the scheduling of aids! Just a blessing. Would highly recommend.
- Julie H.
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FAQs for finding home care in Townsend, MA
How much does private home care cost per hour near me in Townsend, MA?
The average rate for hiring a home care provider in Townsend, MA as of May, 2024 is $18.00 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 Townsend, MA?
Care.com has 1 home care providers for seniors in Townsend, 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 Townsend, 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 Townsend, MA?
The types of home health care services near you in Townsend, 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 Townsend, 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 Townsend, MA?
If you need to hire senior home care near you in Townsend, 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 Townsend, MA?
When you’re hiring in home health care services near you in Townsend, 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.