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Gustavo N.
Wakefield, MA
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Personal Home Care Looking For Part-time Or Full-time Work.
I will be more than happy to help you take care yourself or your family member! I'm from Brazil I have a nursing degree there and I have more than 10 year of experience in senior care and intensive care unit. I'm very friendly and the mostly important thing, I love what I do. So that's my pleasure to help you! Thank you!
Gustavo can also help with: Dementia, home modification, personal care, live-in home care, hospice services, respite care & more
Skills:
CNA
I am Certified Nursing Assistant who has been caring for senior citizens for over 20 years.
I have worked as an activities director for two senior centers & personally cared for many clients in many capacities from meal prep and medical appointments to full home care.
One of my past jobs was as an aide for a woman with...
Gina can also help with: Dementia, home modification, hospice services, personal care
Skills:
CNA
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
CNA and Hospice care
Hi! My name is Dee and I have been a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) for over 11 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...
Denise can also help with: Companionship, errands, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep, mobility assistance & more
Skills:
CNA
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
Hi!! My name is Kristi, I have 15+ years experience as a LPN. I have worked in all aspects of nursing, from Spinal cord rehab to home care to Geriatrics. I am a Certified Dementia Practitioner and LOVE working with the geriatric population. After the birth of my 3rd child I decided to step out of facility nursing and dive into...
Kristi can also help with: Personal care, hospice services, meal prep, dementia
Skills:
Licensed Nurse
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...
Anna can also help with: Live-in home care, hospice services, meal prep, errands, light cleaning, dementia & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
5.0
(12)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
My name is Kathy and I live in Lexington, Mass. 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. I...
Kathy can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, light cleaning, companionship, mobility assistance, personal care & more
5.0
"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 and hard life change for him. My father is a proud, intelligent, kind man, and we knew that we needed to find...
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: Home modification, dementia, companionship, hospice services, light cleaning, errands & 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.
Emmy K.
Billerica, MA
$35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Halo my name is
Emmy, a dedicated and compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and Home Health Aide (HHA) with over two decades of experience, have graced the corridors of esteemed hospitals, rehabilitation centers, nursing homes, and private residences. My nurturing touch has comforted both the Older and young, offering...
Emmy can also help with: Hospice services, personal care, home modification, live-in home care, visiting nurse, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Emmy is a wonderful caring care giver. He also has the skills to deal with frail people!"
Susana L.
5.0
(8)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Diligent Caregiver focused on providing optimal support to clients through personalized assistance and care required to manage diverse medical conditions. Compassionate, patient , loving caregiver to assists elderly or disabled clients and patients from hospices or recovery centers. Observes and reports on patient status, cleans...
Gertrude can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, companionship, light cleaning, hospice services, home modification & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
CPR
5.0
"She is a jolly hard working woman, reliable, Gertrude my sister was so grateful to have you."
Ariel S.
Rashidah N.
Stoneham, MA
$30-43/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Reliable Private Duty Caregiver with experience of 6 years I am very knowledgeable on handling a variety of emergency situations. Great at meal preparation assisting in the maintenance of a household and developing a strong support with a client. Specialized in elderly and special needs patients. Certified in first aid,...
Rashidah can also help with: Errands, dementia, respite care, personal care, hospice services
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"She's worth having and happen my grand mom was still alive she'd still be with her as family
You're dearly loved and missed"
Rowley S.
Brenda N.
Billerica, MA
$20/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
exprienced with the elderly became more independent and comfortable I help with the activities of daily living, doctors visits , companionship groceries light house keeping social interacting, meal preparation medication reminders I'm kind patient, timely Compassionate and attentive I'm certified CPR CNA hoyer lifting catheter...
Brenda can also help with: Errands, dementia, hospice services, meal prep, light cleaning, companionship & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
"She's punctual experienced work together with the family "
Care member
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: Live-in home care, dementia, hospice services, personal care, home modification
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Allen is so professional she took care of my mother for three years. She is the best care giver I have ever met . I would recommend her to someone who needs the best care . She was such a blessing to our family."
Jonnie H.
Hellen N.
Billerica, MA
$30/hr • 5 yrs exp
I'm Aged 33year, Graduated With A Degree And Have Three Years Experience In Care
5.0
(2)
I'm a caring patient person willing to give all the time a should be at work my first priority. I've worked with residents in facilities, resident's homes and in grouphomes
Hellen can also help with: Light cleaning, companionship, dementia, meal prep, live-in home care, errands & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Hellen took care of my mum during Covid and was with us for 2 years before mum passed away, I recommend Hellen for her empathy and love she showed the family. Great job! "
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: Home modification, errands, light cleaning, companionship, dementia, hospice services & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Wound Care
CNA
5.0
"Alicia is caring, responsible, and reliable. She took care of my husband when I need to travel out of town. We really appreciated her help, and she was very flexible about accommodating our schedule changes. "
Cheryl S.
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: Respite care, personal care, hospice services, light cleaning, errands, meal prep & more
Gladys B.
Medford, MA
$25/hr • 4 yrs exp
I Just Love Working With Elderly Helping Them With Their Needs, It Is Rewarding !
5.0
(1)
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.
Gladys can also help with: Meal prep, companionship, mobility assistance, light cleaning, personal care, live-in home care & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"She is a hardworking individual, with great care for the people she works with."
Susan N.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm a Certified Nursing Assistant and have been doing this work for the last 10 yrs in and around the Winchester Area , mostly with elderly but I've had some other ages that ive helped with their ADL . I help with anything from companionship, light house keeping, showering , medication reminders, driving to apt and helping with...
Jennifer can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, meal prep, hospice services, companionship, dementia & more
Skills:
CNA
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Jenn is a sensitive and loving caretaker who balances the needs of my parents with my needs. I have never had to worry about the care my parents receive, schedule followed or the way things needed to be done in order to lessen their confusion. She is...
Elenie C.
4.7
(3)
I'd describe my personality as kind, royal, reliable, genuine, affectionate, energetic, adventurous, bright, honest, creative, enthusiastic etc
I like caring for seniors because I like them to become more independent and how happy they are en I like them smiling to there their stories
I'm looking for a job that suits my...
Ann can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, companionship, live-in home care, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"She’s very empathetic, hardworking and you can rely on her. She shows expertise "
Care member
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: Hospice services, companionship, light cleaning, live-in home care, errands, dementia & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Matilda was fantastic! Looked after my wife who was in home hospice. Took care of both of us. Highly skilled at home health care. Always reliable, caring and calming in a difficult situation. I would hire Matilda again in a heartbeat if I needed home health care."
Care member
Anne W.
Woburn, MA
$22-24/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(15)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I am a private Health care giver I am a passionate flexible and healthy person who loves what I do by making different in people's lives to value in a supportive environment promoting the health independent and social interaction of senior and treat everybody equal by there human rights I have 19 years of experience certified...
Anne can also help with: Live-in home care, companionship, light cleaning, hospice services, dementia, home modification & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Anne is extraordinary competent, dedicated and compassionate. She will provide the best care possible for your loved ones"
Linda C.
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Recent home care reviews in Wakefield, MA
Kathy R.
5.0
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 and hard life change for him. My father is a proud, intelligent, kind man, and we knew that we needed to find the perfect fit for him (not an easy...
- 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.
Emmy K.
5.0
Emmy came to us at a very low and difficult point for our elderly parents. They had likely been in need of round the clock assistance in their home for a while, but refused to acknowledge it. After a fall that necessitated my mother being hospitalized, we knew that my dad could not manage on his...
- Nancy G.
Gertrude N.
5.0
Gertrude helped us out on short notice, working as an overnight aide for an elderly family member who was in the hospital. She was prompt and communicative and everything went smoothly.
- Daniel R.
Rashidah N.
5.0
Rashidah did a fantastic job managing the conflict that always came up during the care-taking of my 80 year old Father. well Conflict is inevitable, especially when we're on deadline and people are stressed, but she knew how to make both sides feel heard. If it wasn't for her kind and quick...
- Avain R.
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FAQs for finding home care in Wakefield, MA
How much does private home care cost per hour near me in Wakefield, MA?
The average rate for hiring a home care provider in Wakefield, MA as of May, 2024 is $29.60 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 Wakefield, MA?
Care.com has 5 home care providers for seniors in Wakefield, 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 Wakefield, 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 Wakefield, MA?
The types of home health care services near you in Wakefield, 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 Wakefield, 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 Wakefield, MA?
If you need to hire senior home care near you in Wakefield, 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 Wakefield, MA?
When you’re hiring in home health care services near you in Wakefield, 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.