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60 home health aides are listed in Dorchester, MA
The average rate is $18/hr as of April 2024
The average experience for nearby home health aides is 5 years
Home health aides in Dorchester, MA
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: Mobility assistance, dementia, personal care, companionship, specialized care
Skills:
Wound Care
Home Health Aide
CNA
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
Nikauris G.
Dorchester, MA
$10-30/hr • 7 yrs exp
A Home Health Aide provides medical and non-medical support to clients under the supervision doctor or They assist client or family in the attainment of physical and emotional comfort.
Nikauris can also help with: Live-in home care, respite care, personal care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
I have worked as a home health aide for five years, besides my over 20 years of teaching experience with children, youth, and adults in public and private schools.
Sonia can also help with: Personal care, companionship
I am a certified nursing assistant & home health aide. Dementia and Alzheimer training. CPR CERTIFIED.
I have 6 years actively working in the USA.
I am a 7 year medicine student back in Honduras (my. Country of origin) short one more year to be a doctor in general medicine and surgery) I been volunteer at day cares , old folks...
Dedri can also help with: Hospice services, errands, light cleaning, dementia, live-in home care, companionship & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CNA
Home Health Aide
Kyisha L.
Dorchester, MA
$15-50/hr • 6 yrs exp
Available For Part-Time Babysitting Or Senior Care Work.
I am currently an employee with the Cambridge Ringe and Latin high school working with a student who needs special care. I also have many experiences with the elderly, as I am a Home Health Aide as well. I have many qualifications under my belt; retail, management, child care, elder care. Available for part-time babysitting or...
Hi my name is Nickey, and being able to care for the elderly or even young is part of my passion I have in life. I am experience in certified nursing and home health aid for four years. I am CPR, FIRST AID certified, and also food and nutrition certified. While working for you with an agency or even private I will perform the...
Nickey can also help with: Errands, personal care, meal prep, light cleaning, live-in home care
Skills:
CNA
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: Visiting physician, personal care, dementia, visiting nurse
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
(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: Companionship, meal prep, hospice services, light cleaning, dementia, errands & 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
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, personal care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"I just wanted to send a HUGE thank you for coming through on our rescue today, as always. I want you to know that what you do does not go unnoticed. I know that I can rely on you in a pinch with my mother who need extra services or attention. You have certainly...
Lovelyne P.
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.
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, hospice services, dementia, respite care, personal care & more
Skills:
Licensed Nurse
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: Live-in home care, personal care, home modification, hospice services, respite care, dementia & 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.
Yasmin N.
Everett, MA
$25-28/hr • 4 yrs exp
4.5
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Yasmin- I am a Certified Nursing Assistant from, 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...
Yasmin can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, meal prep, companionship, hospice services, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
CPR
5.0
"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 are together a long time"
Alan D.
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, personal care, live-in home care, dementia, transportation, errands & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Kariyo is a warm, kind and joyful caregiver who instantly connected with my 88 y.o father. He exudes such optimism and enthusiasm that is absolutely contagious. I will be forever grateful to him for the truly beautiful time he spent with my beloved dad."
Karen M.
Catherine N.
Watertown, MA
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Loyal And Experienced Caregiver Available For Companionship And PCA
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a hard-working, reliable, and caring person with a high sense of humor. I have CNA, CPR, MAP certifications with 10 years of experience.
During the past 10 years, I have worked both for the senior living community (Evans Park) and as a home health aide.
My responsibilities included but are not limited to light housework,...
Catherine can also help with: Errands, mobility assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, companionship, dementia & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Catherine is very empathetic and friendly. She took great care of my mom. She is very patient and kind. I would have kept her on but my mom has to go to assisted living."
Care member
Ilisangela O.
Randolph, MA
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Ilisangela. I have over 10years of experience working as a Nursing Assistant/Home Health Aide. I am a strong believer in doing what you love and doing from the heart. References available upon request. Thank you.
Ilisangela can also help with: Errands, companionship, meal prep, light cleaning, mobility assistance, home modification & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Ilisangela goes above and beyond to provide exceptional care. She is very patient, very attentive, meets commitments despite obstacles that happen and is very empathetic when listening to your concerns. She is the best dependable caregiver your family can rely on....
Care member
Raudah N.
Chelsea, MA
$30/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi there I'm a home health aide with a 7 year experience.
"I am passionate about providing care and support to those in need. Working as a caregiver has allowed me to make a difference in the lives of others and bring comfort to those who may be facing challenges. I am dedicated to providing the highest level of care and...
Raudah can also help with: Meal prep, companionship, light cleaning, live-in home care, hospice services, errands & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Raudah is a very reliable, charismatic, compassionate Hardworking person. Pays great attention to detail and overall the best person I know."
Phiona G.
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: Errands, meal prep, light cleaning, mobility assistance, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:
CNA
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
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.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Joan and For the past 10 years, I have worked towards helping seniors and making sure I put a smile on their faces at the end of the day. I have experience working with individuals suffering from dementia, Alzheimer's, stroke, diabetes, ALS among others. Over the past years working as a Home Health Aide, I have gained...
Joanita can also help with: Live-in home care, dementia, personal care, hospice services, visiting nurse, respite care & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
" Any family would be very lucky to hire Joan. I hired a lot of people to help me care for my family member. Joan was the best. Joan is smart, caring and reliable. She worked for me for more than four years. We worked together doing feeding, changing and oral...
Paula C.
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, live-in home care, hospice services, dementia, home modification, respite care & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Franco has become part of the family in such a short time. We are grateful for him caring for our dad whilst in the hospital overseas as far away from friends and family. Franco is on time, friendly, funny and professional. He ensures that to keep the family...
Wendy D.
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Recent home health aide reviews in Dorchester, MA
Shaunakay D.
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
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.
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
Evelyne P.
5.0
I just wanted to send a HUGE thank you for coming through on our rescue today, as always. I want you to know that what you do does not go unnoticed. I know that I can rely on you in a pinch with my mother who need extra services or attention. You have certainly gone above and beyond for my mother,...
- Lovelyne P.
Imene S.
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.
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FAQs for finding home health aides near you in Dorchester, MA
What does a home health aide do near me in Dorchester, MA?
If you’re planning to hire a home health aide near you in Dorchester, 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 Dorchester, MA?
When it’s time to hire a home health aide near you in Dorchester, 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 Dorchester, MA?
To find home health aides near you in Dorchester, MA, you can create an account with Care.com and then you can filter and sort local home health aides by distance from Dorchester, 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 Dorchester, MA?
The average rate for hiring home health aides near you in Dorchester, MA on Care.com as of April, 2024 is $18.33 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 Dorchester, 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.