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58 home health aides are listed in Shirley, MA
The average rate is $30/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby home health aides is 10 years
Home health aides in Shirley, MA
5.0
(2)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I graduated nursing school in 1998 and have always worked in home care even prior to graduation as a home health aide. When I became a registered nurse I worked on a medical surgical unit for 3 years. After being understaffed, I knew I needed a change and turned to what I loved, assisting individuals in their home. I worked as a...
Kelley can also help with: Visiting nurse, hospice services, personal care, dementia, respite care
5.0
"I hired Kelley last year when my 95 year old grandfather came to visit for a few weeks. Kelley was excellent. She helped bath him, put lotion on him, she gave him light massage, and took him for walks. She additionally helped change a bandage he had. She was very...
Claudia S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a pleasant, compassionate and loving lady with HHA 10+ years experience providing in-home patient care.
Have consistently maintained positive client reviews of excellence with a clean driving record. Receiving regular commendations for efficiency and for cooking delicious nutritious meals.
Client transportation to doctors...
Peninnah can also help with: Visiting physician, dementia, personal care, home modification, live-in home care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
5.0
"Extremely experienced, knowledgeable, caring, and talented at every phase of long-term care, to end up life. The family is extremely grateful to have found her to care for our family members, and she is highly recommended for anyone looking for a great caregiver."
Robert D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
HELLO!
Ive been a nursing asst. since 16 years old. Worked in many different settings, roughly 5 years at a nursing home and 6years home care. Ive had my CNA license for many years. I'm CPR certified. Experienced with Hospice, dementia, Alzheimer's, And also patients with MS. I have experience with colostomy bags, catheters...
Hailey can also help with: Dementia, personal care, hospice services
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Hailey has worked for my family six years now. Just last year my mother and father needed more care I made Hailey the lead aid. She took a lot of my shoulders! Taking care of hiring and firing, training and the scheduling of aids! Just a blessing. Would highly...
Julie H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a grandmother of three grandchildren. I am fortunate to see them very often. My daughter and I have a farm. We raise sheep and goats. It is a very rewarding job. My hobbies are weaving, knitting, spinning and baking.
I started out as a home health aide many years ago. Wanting a change I became a nanny taking care of...
Cynthia can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, hospice services, respite care, errands, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"If you are looking for senior care or a nanny, look no further. Hire Cindy IMMEDIATELY before someone else does. She is AMAZING!! She cared for my parents the past few years until they recently passed away. She is the most incredibly kind, gentle, respectful,...
Debbie C.
I am a dedicated and compassionate certified home health aide with over 4 years of professional experience in providing care to elderly patients of all levels of necessity. My focus is on maintaining client safety and comfort by ensuring my patients receive the best possible care. I am a hard worker skilled at assisting with...
Varona can also help with: Hospice services, live-in home care, mobility assistance, companionship, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Experience working with children, elder community and people with physical and mental disability. My experience in health and human services is of 25 years. I started off working in early childhood development, I worked in a classroom for 10 years. I later went back to school and obtained a CNA/HHA certification. I also obtained...
Selene can also help with: Errands, dementia, personal care, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CNA
Taiane F.
Leominster, MA
$25-35/hr • 4 yrs exp
Dedicated home health aid with experience, passionate in helping patients of all ages and all levels of necessity.
Taiane can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, meal prep, errands, respite care, personal care & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
Colleen B.
Fitchburg, MA
$27/hr • 9 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I was an EMT for many years and was certified in CPR/aed first aid etc. I have worked all different hours even overnights with my clients! I love to help out elderly and treat them the way I hope someone will do with me! I am a 57 yr old widow with a furbaby and two adult boys and I love what I do and I tend to fall for my...
Colleen can also help with: Hospice services, live-in home care, light cleaning, dementia, companionship, errands & more
Olivia S.
Leominster, MA
$15-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
I am a certified Nursing assistant, Home health Aide, I have a 5 year experience in this field, am friendly, good time keeper, clean, good cook, patient, good listener and much more to offer if hired.
Olivia can also help with: Meal prep, errands, transportation, light cleaning
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
Myke O.
Leominster, MA
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Certified Medical Assistant, CNA, HHA, Providing Senior Care For Your Loved Ones.
My name is Myke, I specialize in care with Alzheimer and Dementia patients. I have 10 years of working in a hospital setting caring with patients on a Geri Psych, my caring and nurturing personality gives me great patients for your loved ones. I am currently certified in first aid and CPR. I am a certified medical assistant,...
Myke can also help with: Meal prep, hospice services, errands, companionship, light cleaning, dementia & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
CNA
Hello, my name is Christina. I'm a certified home health aid, I have 10 year of working experience. I'm a professional and passionate companion. I am happy to with helping with light house chores, dishes, laundry, making the bed. I am comfortable helping with dressing/undressing, bathing. I am open to bringing you or your loved...
Christina can also help with: Errands, hospice services, companionship, meal prep, dementia, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
To whom it may concern,
My name is Martha and I have worked with ALS patients for over 10 years. I am knowledgeable with MIE's (cough assist machine), tube feedings, suctioning, medications administration, trach, strait catherization, vitals, bathing, hoyer lifts, electrical wheel chairs .
Looking forward to a meeting.
Thank...
Martha can also help with: Personal care, home modification, dementia, respite care, live-in home care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Martha helped take care of my mom for 9 month before my mom passed away from ALS. My mom was unable to speak and was paralyzed except for being able to slightly move her head and her eyes. She had a lot of difficulty eating. Martha has a lot of experience caring...
Sally W.
5.0
(13)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I would love to help taking care of you love one, I keep them safe, can give them a shower, prepare meals, give meds on time, and all they need. I have been working as a caregiver since 2005 and worked in an assisting living in the past for 15 years.
I am willing to work 24 hours in one shift.
If you need help and you are...
Aida can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, live-in home care, dementia, errands, meal prep & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Aida cared for my elderly mom for multiple years. She is very reliable and a consummate professional with a great positive attitude. Aida would still be aiding my mom if she hadn’t been taken by the angels. I can’t say enough good things about her… rest assured...
Care member
Sarah N.
Dracut, MA
$40-49/hr • 7 yrs exp
4.9
(13)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
I have been a certified home health aide and experienced Certified nursing assistant for 12years working with the seniors, I am very reliable, dependable , professional and compassionate. I have worked with people with Alzheimer, recovering from stroke, Parkinson, dementia and several other cases.
Sarah can also help with: Errands, hospice services, dementia, live-in home care, companionship, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Sarah is so kind, gentle and capable. She’s very dependable, always on time , very very professional. Excellent with my husband till end of life. She’s loved by the whole family. I would recommend her again and again,"
Care member
Ashley B.
Lowell, MA
$27-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
I'm Ashley ! I have 11 years of experience . I am a certified home health aid and nurses assistant . I have a lot of experience with hoarders and dementia clients. Have worked with Bed bound , Parkinson' s , hitters/ tough clients and rehab . I have plenty of references ! I have a reliable car and I am non smoking. I have No...
Ashley can also help with: Errands, hospice services, home modification, light cleaning, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
CNA
5.0
"I had major abdominal surgery with several complications. Ashley was available immediately and helped tremendously. Her bedside manner is incredible. She is the one that noticed I was starting to get an infection, she noticed before my doctor did! Ashley saved my...
Rebecca R.
5.0
(6)
Hello! I'm Hajarah, a dedicated and compassionate certified nurse aide (CNA) / Home health aide (HHA) with a passion for providing exceptional care to patients. With 9 years of experience in healthcare settings, I have honed my skills in assisting with activities of daily living, monitoring vital signs, and ensuring patient...
Hajarah can also help with: Light cleaning, live-in home care, companionship, hospice services, errands, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Hajarah
Cared for my mom during the last 3 years of her life. The care she gave gave me the peace of mind to focus on my life, family and travel. Mom loved her so much so she asked us to always keep her close by in the event that we need her again some day.
Best...
Magdalene O.
Esther S.
Marlborough, MA
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.4
(7)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Am a certified home health aide with 11 years of experience taking care of the people of different age groups
I assist them with their day to day activities like personal care and meal preparation.
I remind and assist clients to take their medications on time. I also take them for their doctor's appointments, and I run errands...
Esther can also help with: Home modification, hospice services, dementia, respite care, personal care, live-in home care & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Esther has been very professional and has provided us with exactly the care assistance we needed for my spouse who has been disabled by a stroke. We're very pleased with her service."
Janice G.
Thomas M.
North Billerica, MA
$20-35/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello, I am a certified nursing assistant with a Home Health Aide certificate. For the past 9 years I have worked for several clients mainly in facilities and and a few in their private homes. My experience includes providing lots of different services for the clients like meal preparation, light housekeeping, ambulating,...
Thomas can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, errands, light cleaning, live-in home care, companionship & more
Skills:
Wound Care
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"He is a very patient young man, he was very helpful when we needed him the most."
Peter A.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have worked in elder care for most of my adult life as a Home Health Aid and Program Director. These roles provide me with many skills, both in caring for people physically but also cognitively. I can keep your loved one engaged, stimulated and interested in things around them. I am highly qualified and skilled in helping...
Lisa can also help with: Respite care, visiting nurse, dementia, personal care, home modification
5.0
"We have had Lisa as a caregiver for my 95 yo mom for at least 2 or 3 years and she is wonderful! She has a kind and easy going manner and a great sense of humor! She is so good with my mom who has some dementia and some other medical issues -always kind and gentle....
Bonnie O.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have worked in the human services field for 8 years now as a mental health specialist and as a direct care support staff. At my work I have been helping with ADL's, preparing food for the residents, taking the residents food shopping, helping the residents meet their goals. As a mental health specialist I was able to help...
Caroline can also help with: Personal care
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Caroline is wonderful! Very warm, caring and professional. she is always here ahead of time, and waits in the car till time to start. She learned the care routine for my husband in two visits. We both trust her and enjoy her visits. We feel lucky to have found her!...
Robin Morrison P.
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Recent home health aide reviews in Shirley, MA
Kelley H.
5.0
I hired Kelley last year when my 95 year old grandfather came to visit for a few weeks. Kelley was excellent. She helped bath him, put lotion on him, she gave him light massage, and took him for walks. She additionally helped change a bandage he had. She was very kind which put my grandfather at...
- Claudia S.
Peninnah M.
5.0
Extremely experienced, knowledgeable, caring, and talented at every phase of long-term care, to end up life. The family is extremely grateful to have found her to care for our family members, and she is highly recommended for anyone looking for a great caregiver.
- Robert D.
Hailey R.
5.0
Hailey has worked for my family six years now. Just last year my mother and father needed more care I made Hailey the lead aid. She took a lot of my shoulders! Taking care of hiring and firing, training and the scheduling of aids! Just a blessing. Would highly recommend.
- Julie H.
Cynthia S.
5.0
If you are looking for senior care or a nanny, look no further. Hire Cindy IMMEDIATELY before someone else does. She is AMAZING!! She cared for my parents the past few years until they recently passed away. She is the most incredibly kind, gentle, respectful, reliable and wonderful person....
- Debbie C.
Martha R.
5.0
Martha is fabulous. Very caring and knowledgeable. We couldn't have managed without her.
- Jane S.
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FAQs for finding home health aides near you in Shirley, MA
What does a home health aide do near me in Shirley, MA?
If you’re planning to hire a home health aide near you in Shirley, 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 Shirley, MA?
When it’s time to hire a home health aide near you in Shirley, 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 Shirley, MA?
To find home health aides near you in Shirley, MA, you can create an account with Care.com and then you can filter and sort local home health aides by distance from Shirley, 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 Shirley, MA?
The average rate for hiring home health aides near you in Shirley, MA on Care.com as of May, 2024 is $30.00 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 Shirley, 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.