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60 home health aides are listed in Cambridge, MA
The average rate is $26/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby home health aides is 8 years
Home health aides in Cambridge, MA
Mehader B.
Cambridge, MA
$30-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Compassionate, Caring and loving caregiver with a lot of experience (10+) . I worked as a Nurse Assistant at the Hospital and also work as a Home Health Aide at the home care . I am a Certified Nursing Assistant and Home Health Aide. Senior care giver.
Mehader can also help with: Companionship, meal prep, errands, mobility assistance, light cleaning, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
5.0
"Mehader cared for my elderly mother a few days a week. My mother gets upset easily due to a TBI, but Mehader was always patient and good humored (even when I was not) and helped her stay calm; my mother enjoyed her company very much and considers her a friend. She...
Karen B.
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: Errands, hospice services, dementia, light cleaning, companionship, home modification & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
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...
Gwynneth O.
Addis K.
Cambridge, MA
$25/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Compassionate caregiver with 5years work experience as a Home Health Aid (CNA) highly skilled with demonstrated ability of performing errands, meal preparation, transportation, laundry also have experience in taking care of Alzheimer's and Dementia clients.
Addis can also help with: Dementia, errands, companionship, mobility assistance, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
I have 8 years of experience.
Am Male a CNA and Home Health Aide that has been working in the field with seniors for more than eight years. I am compassionate, friendly, humble and caring person. I have been working with those that have Dementia/Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, Stroke, Respite and also with accidents such as brain...
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
Nancy F.
Cambridge, MA
$19-34/hr • 10 yrs exp
I am a medical assistant who worked for 7yrs at mass gen senir health and 3 yrs for an home health aide company . I went into private care after for 3 years. My husband got cancer and I left mass gen to take care of himuntil his death when I went into home healthcare ive taken care many different patients each unique in their...
Nancy can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, companionship, errands, dementia, hospice services & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
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, dementia, hospice services, meal prep, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Sylvia did a wonderful job taking care of a senior with advanced dementia - she was friendly, respectful, conversed gently, and very thoughtfully took care of her toileting, showering, dressing, feeding and transfers. Thank you, Sylvia!"
Rima P.
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: Live-in home care, home modification, respite care, dementia, personal care, hospice services & more
Skills:
Licensed Nurse
5.0
(3)
Hi. My name is Mary. I was born and raised in Ireland. I have lived in Massachusetts for over 20 years. In that time I have enjoyed a successful career caring for elderly and infirmed individuals across both professional facilities and private residences.
Mary can also help with: Meal prep, companionship, errands, dementia, light cleaning, hospice services & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"We used Mary to care for our late grandma. Mary was with us for the last eighteen months of our grandma’s life. We will forever be grateful for her willingness to go above and beyond her call of duty. Any family would be extremely lucky to have Mary in their lives....
Care member
Milene B.
Newton Center, MA
$30-35/hr • 6 yrs exp
Home Health Aide / Mental Health Support Certified Available PT
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Milene, I have been working as Home Health Aid/Mental Health Support Certified, for 6 years . I have great experience in Home Care and patience to take care of senior citizens. I'm reliable, honest, responsible and most importantly, I love what I do, and that is "to care" for others.
I can provide light...
Milene can also help with: Dementia, personal care, visiting nurse, visiting physician
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Milene is a very capable and responsible person. She is very cheerful and fun to
have around.She cares very much for the people that she works for. I feel that
anyone who hires her will be happy."
Myrna D.
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.
5.0
(2)
I am a compassionate Certified Home Health Aide with a wide range of medical care skills applicable to positions in public and private healthcare environments. Adept at meeting patient needs in a timely manner. Focused on maintaining patient care requirements. I have been caring for elderly for the past 4 years. Most of my...
Evelyne can also help with: Personal care, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"We would like to make Evelyne aware of what an extraordinary caregiver she is. She is extremely diligent and hardworking and take her job very seriously. She is always caring, kind, and gentle. We are happy with the way she treats our father, like family, with...
Keri B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
This is Imene, I'm 32 years old and I'm a nursing student at Salem State university, I speak two other languages. I've been doing care giving for about 7 years now. I have my own transportation. I worked with different families with different health conditions and ages.
5.0
"Imene, is an amazing person with a great personality and attitude she is experienced. She pays attention to detail and is very dependable. She cared for my mom and was professional and felt like part of the family all at the same time. Wish she lived closer!"
Charlie M.
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, dementia, transportation, live-in home care, personal care & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
Wound Care
5.0
"Kariyo is an excellent carer; I recommend him in the highest possible terms. He was the live-in carer over weekends for my Dad from Sept 2016, until his death Nov 30, 2019. I live abroad, spoke with Kariyo weekly, and worked with him when I regularly visited....
Marguerite D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello My name is Mary, I have a BA in Public Health . I have 15 years of experience providing health care support to a wide variety of patients ranging from patients with dementia and Alzheimer's , developmental disabilities and other challenges to hospice care for the elderly.
I enjoy providing in home care services for the...
Mary can also help with: Respite care, personal care, dementia, home modification, hospice services, live-in home care & more
5.0
"Mary came at nights to help with my dad. She's very friendly, always willing to strike up a conversation! Every morning, she made sure that my dad had a bath and had clean clothes and teeth before leaving. Plus, my 4 year old would just wait by the door for her...
Suzie L.
4.7
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have a passion for caring I love being able to share my life with someone else as I am willing to learn about others I have worked at atria senior care for 2 years and it was excellent I do hope you find me as the right person to get your job done in full and on time I am positive and optimistic love to laugh and make others...
Neita can also help with: Personal care, live-in home care, dementia
4.0
"Neita helped my 93 year old dad when he was in rehab from a hip fracture. She was very intuitive and hands on and we totally credit her with helping him recover. He loved her and fully relied on her and trusted her.
I would definitely recommend Neita to...
Annette D.
Shaunakay D.
Dorchester, MA
$30/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Professional Home Health Aide/CNA with over 2 years of experience assisting patients with daily living and personal care services. Physically strong, with high level of patience and exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, clear understanding of best practices in home health care, and knowledge of basic medical...
Shaunakay can also help with: Specialized care, companionship, dementia, personal care, mobility assistance
Skills:
Wound Care
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Shauna is very professional and reliable. She did a wonderful job with my grandmother, it has been an honor to work with her."
Care member
Andrea S.
Needham Heights, MA
$27-28/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I provide in- home, assisted living and nursing home health care services to clients with limited physical and cognitive abilities. I work closely with clients and their family on an individual care plan based on their needs and desires.
I am a reliable, caring and compassionate woman who has approximately 20 years of...
Andrea can also help with: Dementia, companionship, home modification, light cleaning, hospice services, errands & more
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I used to work at Mass General Hospital for 4 years as a nurse assistant. I had experience working as a home health aide. I love taking care of people of all ages. I am very nice to any person I take care of. I like to treat my clients like family. I want to build a relationship with them and have them be very comfortable to...
Joulane can also help with: Light cleaning, companionship, hospice services, live-in home care, errands, dementia & more
Skills:
CNA
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Joulane was a wonderful caregiver for my father who recently passed away at the age of 93. He had a variety of physical ailments as well as dementia. She made sure that he ate and drank enough water, got exercise, went outside, and went to different places. She...
Karen M.
Mary M.
Burlington, MA
$21-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.8
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My names are Mary. lam a certified Home Health care giver trained by Ref Cross . I have experience of more than 10 years as a home health aide working mostly with the elderly in their homes and in facilities sometimes. Most of the clients I've worked with are dementia / Alzheimer's patients and many other.
I am dependable, very...
Mary can also help with: Live-in home care, hospice services, dementia, light cleaning, companionship, errands & more
Skills:
Wound Care
Home Health Aide
CPR
4.0
"That Mary is very trustworthy, knows what she is doing and has had a very long experience in care-giving."
Jennifer K.
Prossy N.
Waltham, MA
$30-50/hr • 7 yrs exp
I Am So Empathetic, Kind , Caring , Respectful, Committed, Patient , Car
5.0
(2)
I am a certified Home health Aide . I've worked in this field for over 7 years . My good interpersonal and communication skills , being empathetic, kind , respectful, time conscious , compassionate I have been able to do my work without any supervision and make sure the work is well done .
I am very dedicated and committed to...
Prossy can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, dementia, hospice services, companionship, meal prep & more
5.0
"Prossy cared for both of my parents for about 3 years until they both passed peacefully. She was truly one of the kindest, most attentive, loving caretakers they could ever have been blessed to have. She was so reliable and always went above and beyond for...
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Recent home health aide reviews in Cambridge, MA
Mehader B.
5.0
Mehader cared for my elderly mother a few days a week. My mother gets upset easily due to a TBI, but Mehader was always patient and good humored (even when I was not) and helped her stay calm; my mother enjoyed her company very much and considers her a friend. She took her on errands and outings,...
- Karen B.
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.
Sylvia B.
5.0
She's very Hard working, presentable, respectful, reliable and very easy to work with.
- Lillian N.
Mary B.
5.0
We used Mary to care for our late grandma. Mary was with us for the last eighteen months of our grandma’s life. We will forever be grateful for her willingness to go above and beyond her call of duty. Any family would be extremely lucky to have Mary in their lives.
- Care member
Milene B.
5.0
Mielene was very responsible punctual and caring. She made great efforts to communicate with my mother and make sure she was well taken care of. I would recommend Milene to anyone that is looking for a reliable and caring PCA.
- Henry T.
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FAQs for finding home health aides near you in Cambridge, MA
What does a home health aide do near me in Cambridge, MA?
If you’re planning to hire a home health aide near you in Cambridge, MA, it’s important to understand that there is no one standard role that a home health aide takes on. A home health aide isn’t a nurse, but can help with health related tasks like ensuring their clients take their medicine on time, transporting them to doctors appointments, picking up prescriptions, and making sure they are well fed and bathed.
What home health aide duties do providers take on near me in Cambridge, MA?
When it’s time to hire a home health aide near you in Cambridge, MA, it’s a good idea to create a list of duties your family members need help with. You can review different profiles on Care.com to learn more about common health aide duties such as bathing, feeding, and cleaning up after their clients.
How can I find a home health aide near me in Cambridge, MA?
To find home health aides near you in Cambridge, MA, you can create an account with Care.com and then you can filter and sort local home health aides by distance from Cambridge, MA. Then you can review your options for home health aides by reading about their experience and the home health aide duties they will take on.
How much does it cost to hire a home health aide near me in Cambridge, MA?
The average rate for hiring home health aides near you in Cambridge, MA on Care.com as of May, 2024 is $26.80 per hour. It’s worth noting that the rate each individual home health aide charges depends on the level of care required, the provider's certifications, and their years of experience.
How can I safely hire a home health aide near me in Cambridge, MA?
To help you start your research, all home health aides on Care.com are asked to complete an annual background check called a CareCheck (the providers who complete this background check have a badge on their profile displaying the date it was run). However, this is just a jumping off point. We strongly recommend that you take additional steps for hiring a home health aid safely, which include interviewing candidates, calling their professional references, and running your own background check.