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Anna W.

Highly Educated, Experienced, Empathic Caregiver

Wakefield, MA

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Errands
live-in home care
dementia
hospice services
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I am a licensed physical therapist looking for flexible caregiving opportunities. I am covid vaccinated, and a non-smoker. My primary caregiving experience is with folks with mobility challenges and dementia. I have experience with various medical conditions. I am available for overnight care, special events and travel...
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Trudy M.

Wakefield, MA

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$25/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Dementia
live-in home care
companionship
errands
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I'm looking for a job that helps me connect to the elderly/adults and children with need of care, so I put my skills to use for a rewarding experience to my clients
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Denise H.

Certified Nursing Assistant CNA/Home Health Aid HHA

Wakefield, MA

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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Dementia
light cleaning
companionship
errands
hospice services
+ 1 more
CNA/Hospice care Hi! My name is Denise and I have been a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) for over 15 years. I live in Wakefield with my husband and daughter. My senior care journey began in 2011, at a nursing home, then onto assisted living facilities, private home care and worked as a Care Coordinator. I previously worked...
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Ghislaine M.

Malden, MA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Dementia
personal care
companionship
hospice services
mobility assistance
+ 1 more
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...

Care Member says "Ghislaine took care of my mother for several years. She was always kind, conscientious, and reliable. I highly recommend her!"

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Melissa I.

Creative Responsible Female Seeking Senior Care Positions

Medford, MA

5.0(0)
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$15/hr
5 years experience
Hospice services
personal care
errands
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
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...
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Lisa B.

Caring , Dependable And Love What I Do

Peabody, MA

5.0(1)
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$35/hr
10 years experience
Errands
meal prep
dementia
hospice services
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I have worked with seniors for 28 years in long term care . I have worked with dementia / alzheimer's and hospice patients. I maintain independence and privacy, especially during sensitive tasks like bathing or toileting. I do activities tailored to your loved one's past interests-like music, puzzles, or storytelling-to boost...

Care Member says "Lisa is wonderful. Prompt, communicative, kind and thorough. I can’t say enough great things about how she cared for my Mom. "

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Nicole K.

Home Health Aide..

Woburn, MA

5.0(1)
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$28/hr
9 years experience
Dementia
hospice services
companionship
errands
home modification
+ 1 more
I used to volunteer in a local hospital in my area and always loved taking care of people.. Enthusiastic, ability to grasp and learn quickly, pleasant and courteous attitude, good interpersonal skills, can work under pressure, self-confident, familiar with most house hold automation equipment and exploring opportunities to add...

Martha K. says "I am incredibly grateful for the care Nicole provided to my mom. From the moment she stepped in, it was clear that she genuinely cared. Nicole was...

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Gladys B.

I Just Love Working With Elderly Helping Them With Their Needs, It Is Rewarding !

Medford, MA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
4 years experience
Light cleaning
mobility assistance
companionship
live-in home care
meal prep
+ 1 more
I am an experienced CNA/HHA with passion and empathy. I have had an opportunity of taking care of a number of elderly with different challenges like Alzheimer's and dementia among others. Working with them was never a challenge because I look at it as a lesson learned.

Susan N. says "She is a hardworking individual, with great care for the people she works with."

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Alicia N.

Caregiver Associate/HHA/ Special Needs

Cambridge, MA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Dementia
hospice services
companionship
errands
home modification
+ 1 more
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...

Diana O. says "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...

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Ludmira G.

Cambridge, MA

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Personal care
dementia
respite care
I have 18 years of experience working in healthcare and caregiving. I began my career as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), where I provided compassionate care to residents, assisting with daily living activities, personal care, cleaning, laundry, and meal preparation. Currently, I work as a Mental Health Worker, supporting...

Arthur K. says "Ani is a wonderful aide! She was responsible, resourceful and exceptional gentle and kind with my 95-year old Dad. We were only able to use her a few...

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Hellen N.

Senior care

Billerica, MA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
5 years experience
Dementia
live-in home care
companionship
errands
light cleaning
+ 1 more
About my education, I a graduate with a bachelors degree, Home health care, sterile processing technician, CPR and first Aid certificate, and Medication administration Program. I'm a hard working and driven person who isn't afraid to face challenges. I'm passionate about my work and I know how to get the job done perfectly and...

Care Member says "She’s a good worker and she has been a caregiver to mom. She’s wonderful."

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Mary S.

Experienced Caregiver

Danvers, MA

5.0(1)
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$32/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hospice services
respite care
dementia
live-in home care
personal care
+ 1 more
Professional caregiver available for part-time position assisting in home environment. Flexible & reliable. Impeccable references. Experience with all senior care issues.

Nancy C. says "Mary is very knowledgeable and familiar with rules and regulations. She has a wonderful way with patients and families as well . She is pleasant and...

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Brenda N.

Billerica, MA

3.7(1)
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$23/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Dementia
light cleaning
companionship
errands
hospice services
+ 1 more
I work both in a memory care, I have been doing this job for 5years and I enjoy working with the seniors, I'm CPR certified.. I would love work with your loved ones help them with their Adls,, errands, transportation and etc....

Care Member says "Brenda is a very detail-oriented, and we appreciate how she shared her knowledge about the latest trends in the business. She creates an exciting team...

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Kathy R.

Elderly Care/ Companion/

Lexington, MA

5.0(1)
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$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Dementia
mobility assistance
companionship
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
My name is Kathy and I recently moved to hampton My passion has always been to care and nurture the elderly, and have been doing it for over 30 years. I worked in nursing homes for several years before becoming a private companion. I have cared for stroke, dementia/ Alzheimer' s patients , MS patients and those ill with cancer....

Care Member says "We hired Kathy in August to help care for our father who has early onset dementia. We moved him to MA from CT this summer which was a very disruptive...

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Yasmin N.

Everett, MA

4.5(1)
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$30/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Dementia
light cleaning
companionship
errands
hospice services
+ 1 more
Yasmin- I am a Certified Nursing Assistant, 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 patients,...

Alan D. says "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...

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Kenia A.

CNA

Cambridge, MA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Dementia
hospice services
companionship
errands
home modification
+ 1 more
Hi I'm a nurse assistant (CNA )with 25 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....

Alex V. says "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...

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Peninnah M.

Home Health Aide Available Full Time

Malden, MA

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Home modification
visiting physician
dementia
live-in home care
personal care
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...

Robert D. says "Extremely experienced, knowledgeable, caring, and talented at every phase of long-term care, to end up life. The family is extremely grateful to have...

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Patricia K.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Danvers, MA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Personal care
dementia
I am a certified nursing assistant with over 10 years of experience. I have had the opportunity to work in both private homes and large facilities like assisted live-ins. I am well-versed with conditions like Alzheimer's and dementia, and also dealing with those who just need a little assistance to make their lives comfortable....

Bill C. says "Patricia worked with me in caring for my wife who recently passed away. I needed help that would be exceptional due to the need in caring for my wife. In...

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Susan P T.

Household Assistance For An Individual, Couple Or Family

Reading, MA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
3 years experience
Dementia
companionship
errands
meal prep
Experienced senior companion. Available for overnight supervision. Organizing, shopping, meal preparation, transportation, please contact me for more information and telephone interview. Currently available Monday - Thursday I am non smoking, energetic golf enthusiast, easy going and patient. I enjoy cooking and sharing meals....

Care Member says "Susan came in time each day she was visiting my father. She stayed in contact with me as the week progressed when it seemed appropriate. She responded...

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Melissa D.

Compassionate And Caring Companion

Woburn, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Dementia
meal prep
companionship
errands
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi! Im Melissa, a 42-year-old stay at home mom of 10-year-old twins who are in school. I am looking for some part time work that is flexible with the school year calendar in regards to school holidays and vacation weeks. While I have no medical training for elder care, I do have a good amount of experience with elderly family...

Michael P. M. says "I can't recommend Melissa enough. She was fabulous at engaging my father, as well as problem solving when urgent issues arose. Melissa has a kind,...

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  • The average posted rate is $28.00/hr as of August 2026

Recent home care reviews from local families in Wakefield, MA

Home Care in Wakefield, MA are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed home care

Ghislaine M.

Ghislaine took care of my mother for several years. She was always kind, conscientious, and reliable. I highly recommend her!

- Care member

Lisa B.

Lisa is wonderful. Prompt, communicative, kind and thorough. I can’t say enough great things about how she cared for my Mom.

- Care member

Nicole K.

I am incredibly grateful for the care Nicole provided to my mom. From the moment she stepped in, it was clear that she genuinely cared....

- Martha K.

Common questions about home care in Wakefield, MA

Home care in Wakefield, MA refers to non-medical or supportive care provided in a senior’s home to help with daily activities and independence. Many families compare caregiver profiles based on experience, availability, and reviews to find the right fit. Home care is often part of a broader range of senior care services depending on the level of support needed.

Home care services in Wakefield, MA typically include help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, meal preparation, medication reminders, and companionship. Some caregivers also assist with mobility support and transportation. Depending on the situation, families may also consider more specialized support like home health aides for additional care needs.

The average rate for home care providers in Wakefield, MA as of August, 2026 is $28.33 per hour. Costs can vary depending on the level of care needed, the number of hours required, and the caregiver’s experience. Families often review factors like scheduling and how to pay for in-home care when planning ongoing support.

In addition to hourly rates, home care in Wakefield, MA may include additional costs such as overtime, transportation, or specialized care needs. Families should consider total care needs and scheduling when budgeting. Understanding potential hidden home care costs can help avoid unexpected expenses.

Choosing between part-time and full-time home care in Wakefield, MA depends on your loved one’s needs, schedule, and level of independence. Some seniors only need a few hours of help per week, while others require daily or around-the-clock support. Many families compare options like part-time vs full-time care to determine the best fit.

Live-in care and 24/7 home care in Wakefield, MA both provide extended support, but they differ in structure. Live-in caregivers typically stay in the home and provide care throughout the day with scheduled rest periods, while 24/7 care involves multiple caregivers working in shifts to provide constant coverage. Many families compare live-in vs 24/7 home care when deciding which option fits their needs.

Home care in Wakefield, MA allows seniors to remain in their own homes while receiving support, whereas nursing homes or facilities provide care in a structured residential setting. The right choice depends on the level of medical care and supervision required. Families often compare options like skilled nursing facilities vs nursing homes when evaluating care options.

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