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60 home care are listed in Waltham, MA
The average rate is $24/hr as of July 2024
The average experience for nearby home care is 7 years
Home care in Waltham, MA
5.0
(1)
Professionals with 10+ years experience skilled in Acute, Skilled Unit Services, Memory care and Homecare setting.
Mbatudde can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, hospice services
Skills:
Wound Care
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"A lovely person who was incredibly patient and professional. Highly recommended."
Buz L.
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: Hospice services, personal care, live-in home care, dementia
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
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, dementia, live-in home care, personal care, respite care
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
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have over 15 years of experience caring for seniors, assisting them with personal care, meal preparations, medication reminders, light housekeeping, errands, transportation to physicians, or family visitations, wheelchair/bed transfers, Hoyer lifts, board transfers and companionship. I am very passionate about what I do...
Christine can also help with: Errands, home modification, light cleaning, dementia, companionship, hospice services & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Christine was simply an answered prayer. There are many wonderful providers who care for elders, and then there are those special people who care for elders as if they were family members and whose presence in a family's life has the wonderful effect of bringing...
Tina P.
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: Dementia, companionship, light cleaning, home modification, hospice services, errands & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Claire did a wonderful job caring for my wife. She is compassionate, patient and friendly. She was very dependable and always let us know of any schedule changes well in advance. She was exactly what we needed."
Care member
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: Companionship, hospice services, home modification, errands, light cleaning, dementia & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Winnie was a kind, supportive, and compassionate companion to our mother who helped to get her back on her feet after a hospital stay. She's extremely attentive, a great communicator (constantly sharing updates with us on our mother's condition), and an excellent...
William G.
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: Personal care, hospice services, respite care, home modification, live-in home care, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
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...
Julie M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hullo
My name is Sylvia am 35 years, am a mother of three beautiful children I leave in Waltham. Am a certified home health aide with an experience of 6years I love working with seniors. Having brought up by my grandmother mother for the rest of my life I got too much experience and love for the seniors. Having worked with them...
Sylvia can also help with: Live-in home care, errands, dementia, meal prep, light cleaning, hospice services & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"She's very Hard working, presentable, respectful, reliable and very easy to work with."
Lillian N.
Michele F.
Waltham, MA
$30-34/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hi! I am a mother. I am a very responsible, patient and loving caregiver with positive attitude. I have been providing care to seniors for nearly 20 years. I was raised by my grandmother, I love elderly, they are always reminding me of her. Unfortunately she passed away few years ago. I can help with hands on care, cooking,...
Michele can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, hospice services, personal care, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"My mom was in Michele's care for the last couple of months of her life. During a difficult time, Michele's presence brought great peace of mind to both my mom and to the family. She was gentle yet confident, and very intuitive about how to approach my mom so that...
Betsy V.
Jonathan S.
Waltham, MA
$20-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
MULTI -TALENTED,HONEST, COMMITTED AND HARD WORKING CARE GIVER
5.0
(3)
Managed the care of over 35 residents aged 48 to 97 with daily needs including personal hygiene, dressing, turning positions, and transferring from chairs to bed
Monitored patient changes of breath, body temperature, blood pressure, glucose levels, and emotional wellbeing
Trained 12 new staff throughout employment, providing...
Jonathan can also help with: Meal prep, respite care, light cleaning, dementia, personal care, errands & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"He is a marvel with people... such a caring, committed hardworking person! His gentleness and kind attitude with my dad kept him at peace with a smile till his last breathe."
David B.
5.0
(5)
With over 10 years of experience in Companionship and Caregiving management. I can say I have a great sense of humor, understanding, caring and loving. I have a great attitude towards my work, very professional, focus and dedicated. I have several certificates including CNA, CPR, HHA among others and still per suing more. I...
Diana can also help with: Light cleaning, hospice services, companionship, dementia, errands, home modification & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
"She is the best care giver i have ever encountered! She took care my 8 years old son when I have to travel overseas for 10 days. She cooked meals that my son liked; making sure he goes to school in clean uniform and finished his home work. She made sure that my son...
Care member
5.0
(2)
I have worked with clients and patients with different sicknesses for example Alzheimer's, stroke, heart congestion etc. My passion is in helping people with their daily living activities I do this as if am helping my own mother/father.
Jackie can also help with: Dementia, personal care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Jackie is affable personable kind and caring as well as skillful at her job. She knew what do do without needing much guidance Anyone who hires her will be lucky to have help"
Louise 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: Personal care, live-in home care, respite care, dementia, hospice services
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Sharon is very reliable and dependable. She completes her tasks as requested and gets things done well."
Sandra K.
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: Hospice services, personal care, companionship, dementia
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!"
Care member
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: Hospice services, dementia, live-in home care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Rebecca really goes the extra mile for her clients. We couldn't be more pleased with the care she provided."
Terry B.
Kariyo H.
Waltham, MA
$30/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am a caring, compassionate , reliable and patient caregiver.
I am a certified Nursing assistant(CNA), home health aid and CPR certification holder.
I have been caregiving for the last 10 years in nursing homes, group homes and in homes.
I have a vast experience in dealing with almost each issue to do with giving care is...
Kariyo can also help with: Hospice services, errands, transportation, live-in home care, dementia, personal care & more
Skills:
CPR
Wound Care
CNA
5.0
"Kariyo is one of the friendliest humans I've ever met. Not only is Kariyo friendly and easy going, but he is punctual, flexible, eager to help, and eager to listen to your needs-whatever you want Kariyo to do he will do."
Blake H.
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: Light cleaning, hospice services, meal prep, dementia, personal care, errands & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Yes. She is wonderful.
She's always cheerful and ready to help in any situation."
Frances S.
Am a passionate and a flexible caregiver who will ensure safety and comfort to my patients or loved one. companionship is key in all what I do while at work.
Beat can also help with: Dementia, errands, live-in home care, light cleaning, meal prep, companionship & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
I have been helping them with their daily activities; Helping them taking showers and giving them bath, some were helped by feeding them.
Christopher can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, hospice services
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
CPR
Maria N.
Waltham, MA
$35-40/hr • 1 yrs exp
I have 1 year of experience. helping with bathing and cleaning, dressing, grooming, feeding, range of motion, transferring, companionship, light meal preparation and light house keeping
Maria can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, dementia, hospice services, personal care
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
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Recent home care reviews in Waltham, MA
Mbatudde B.
5.0
A lovely person who was incredibly patient and professional. Highly recommended.
- Buz L.
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.
Allen N.
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 have more of her!!
We will miss...
- Greg B.
Christine V.
5.0
She was so empathetic , hardworking, time conscious and patient with the clients
- Care member
Claire K.
5.0
Claire did a wonderful job caring for my wife. She is compassionate, patient and friendly. She was very dependable and always let us know of any schedule changes well in advance. She was exactly what we needed.
- Care member
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FAQs for finding home care in Waltham, MA
How much does private home care cost per hour near me in Waltham, MA?
The average rate for hiring a home care provider in Waltham, MA as of July, 2024 is $24.64 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 Waltham, MA?
Care.com has 51 home care providers for seniors in Waltham, 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 Waltham, 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 Waltham, MA?
The types of home health care services near you in Waltham, 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 Waltham, 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 Waltham, MA?
If you need to hire senior home care near you in Waltham, 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 Waltham, MA?
When you’re hiring in home health care services near you in Waltham, 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.
Ratings for Waltham, MA home care listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.7 / 5
Home Care in Waltham, MA are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 78 reviews of the 60 listed home care.