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60 home health aides are listed in Melrose, MA
The average rate is $22/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby home health aides is 8 years
Home health aides in Melrose, MA
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have worked as a CNA and Home Health Aide since 2009. I assist clients in their home with their basic needs: bathing, dressing, meal prep, medication reminders/supervision(crush pills if necessary)and thicken liquids, light housekeeping. I have worked with the elderly with Alzheimer/Dementia, Parkinson Disease, strokes. Also...
Arlene can also help with: Hospice services, meal prep, light cleaning, personal care, companionship, dementia & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"I can’t say enough good things about Arlene. She was everything we wanted in a caregiver and more. We hired 3 previous to her that were not a good fit. She was respectful, caring, energetic but calm when needed. She provided all the pampering my mother...
Care member
I'd describe my personality as Hard-worker / easy to deal / patient
I like caring for seniors because I learn every day something different and interesting
I'm looking for a job that allow me to show all my skills and compassion to care of the others
I started caring for seniors when my grandmother got sick
In my spare...
Rafael can also help with: Companionship, hospice services, home modification, dementia, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
Home Health Aide
Bil D.
Melrose, MA
$20-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
CNA/Home Health Aide/Caregiver To Provide Care And Laughs For Your Loved Ones
**As of 2. 13. 21 I am fully vaccinated against covid-19 and can provide the CDC verification card.
I have provided personal and home care and companionship as a CNA/Home Health Aide for 12+ years, certified from the Commonwealth School of Nursing.
I have provided care for a variety of clients that include dementia,...
Skills:
CNA
compassionate, loving care taker
Long time experienced care giver
Over 20 years of experience in caring for others as a personal care assistant in
nurses assistant, home health aide & CPR/ADL training.
spend time with loved ones & enjoy giving back to my community by volunteering
experienced care taker who has heart and...
Michelle can also help with: Companionship, dementia, errands, hospice services, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Wound Care
Home Health Aide
Hi! My name is Lisa. I am a certified medical assistant. I am a health care professional certified in CPR and First Aid. I have done home care since 2006. I previously worked at Lahey clinic in the ICU/CCU as a nursing assistant and unit coordinator. I need better hours to accommodate my family life. I have always enjoyed the...
Lisa can also help with: Dementia, personal care
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
Lisa G.
Melrose, MA
$20-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi, my name is Lisa. I have worked in Homecare for 34 years as an Occupational Therapist. I have vast experience with all medical diagnoses. I am CPR certified and fully vaccinated. I assist my clients with showering/bathing, dressing, transfers, med reminders, laundry, light homemaking, simple exercise programs, indoor/outdoor...
Lisa can also help with: Errands, companionship, light cleaning, meal prep, dementia, mobility assistance & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
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, meal prep, light cleaning
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)
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: Respite care, dementia, hospice services, home modification, live-in home care, personal care & more
Skills:
Licensed Nurse
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: Visiting physician, dementia, personal care
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
(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: Dementia, personal care, hospice services, home modification, respite care, 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.
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, light cleaning, errands, dementia, hospice services, companionship & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Mary is a warm nurturing person that is the best mother I know. She not only takes great care of her 2 beautiful boys but she also checks in daily with my boyfriends elderly mom. She is extremely compassionate with elders and children alike. "
Care member
Catherine N.
Watertown, MA
$30/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: Dementia, meal prep, companionship, mobility assistance, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"I can't express enough gratitude for the incredible care and love Catherine provided to my mom, who is a Parkinson's Disease for more than 15 years, over the past year. From the very first moment we met her, it was clear that she possessed a special kind of...
Michelle W.
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: Hospice services, companionship, light cleaning, errands, home modification, dementia & 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.
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, companionship, light cleaning, errands, dementia, hospice services & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Wound Care
4.0
"That Mary is very trustworthy, knows what she is doing and has had a very long experience in care-giving."
Jennifer K.
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: Dementia, errands, light cleaning, companionship, meal prep, mobility assistance & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
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.
Shamim M.
Woburn, MA
$27-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Experienced with interacting with elderly and helping them become more independent and comfortable. I help with activities of daily living, doctors visits, grocery shopping, companionship, cooking, light house keeping, medication reminders, entertainment and. Record management. I am kind, patient, timely, attentive,...
Shamim can also help with: Live-in home care, companionship, dementia, errands, light cleaning, hospice services & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
Wound Care
5.0
"Shamim is an extremely qualified home health aid and a wonderful person. She treated my mother as if she were her own grandmother and treated her with respect, kindness and patience. When my mother had a medical emergency she kept her composure and was able to...
Care member
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, dementia, companionship, meal prep, hospice services & 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.
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, dementia, companionship, mobility assistance, personal 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
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: Live-in home care, light cleaning, companionship, errands, meal prep, hospice services & 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.
5.0
(1)
My name is Anyeli. Since I started working, I found that I enjoyed helping others. While exploring what I really wanted to do, I learned that my love for helping senior citizens was something I truly enjoyed. As a result of that, I decided to become certified in Home Health Aide in 2019. Along with my HHA certificate, I am also...
Anyeli can also help with: Dementia, personal care, hospice services, companionship
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
5.0
"Anyeli was a core pelee of mine and I absolutely loved working with her! She was so good working with other workers as well as the clients at the nursing home. You could tell that she was passionate about what she did. She would make sure that the residents were...
Mely S.
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Recent home health aide reviews in Melrose, MA
Arlene R.
5.0
I can’t say enough good things about Arlene. She was everything we wanted in a caregiver and more. We hired 3 previous to her that were not a good fit. She was respectful, caring, energetic but calm when needed. She provided all the pampering my mother deserved, even made her puréed foods when...
- 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.
Erina N.
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 on my own, I couldn't have done it...
- Susan N.
Mary E.
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 every night!! Thanks for everything,...
- Suzie L.
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
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FAQs for finding home health aides near you in Melrose, MA
What does a home health aide do near me in Melrose, MA?
If you’re planning to hire a home health aide near you in Melrose, 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 Melrose, MA?
When it’s time to hire a home health aide near you in Melrose, 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 Melrose, MA?
To find home health aides near you in Melrose, MA, you can create an account with Care.com and then you can filter and sort local home health aides by distance from Melrose, 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 Melrose, MA?
The average rate for hiring home health aides near you in Melrose, MA on Care.com as of May, 2024 is $22.50 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 Melrose, 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.