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Hello! I am an organized, detailed, and loving home health aide, who is also a mother of 2 adult children! I have plenty of experience working with senior patients ranging from companionship to hospice care.
I understand it can be hard to trust someone to care for our experienced loved ones, however, I ensure you that my...
Dilva can also help with: Meal prep, errands, light cleaning, personal care, dementia
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, hospice services, dementia, live-in home care, errands & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"She's very Hard working, presentable, respectful, reliable and very easy to work with."
Lillian 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: 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 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: Home modification, respite care, hospice services, dementia, personal 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
(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: Home modification, personal care, respite care, hospice services, live-in home care, dementia & more
Skills:
Licensed Nurse
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, visiting nurse, personal care, dementia
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
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.
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
(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, errands, dementia, hospice services, meal prep, light cleaning & 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
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: Dementia, companionship, specialized care, personal care, mobility assistance
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
Wound Care
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
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: Mobility assistance, companionship, meal prep, errands, light cleaning, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
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
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: Errands, dementia, home modification, hospice services, light cleaning, companionship & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
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: Errands, live-in home care, companionship, hospice services, light cleaning, meal prep & 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.
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: Light cleaning, dementia, hospice services, live-in home care, companionship, errands & more
Skills:
Wound Care
CPR
Home Health Aide
4.0
"That Mary is very trustworthy, knows what she is doing and has had a very long experience in care-giving."
Jennifer K.
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: Hospice services, light cleaning, companionship, dementia, live-in home care, errands & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Joulane is simply fantastic. She cared for our dad, who had Alzheimer's, for years, and was incredibly patient, caring, reliable, and as nice a person as you'll ever meet. She treated our dad as if he was her own father, and kept him safe, healthy, and happy. I...
Howard L.
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, companionship, personal care, dementia & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
" Arlene is an experienced CNA, who has been wonderful helping my 96 year old mom, especially as her needs have increased over the past few months. Arlene is very attentive, and intuitive. Now that my mom needs 24/7 care through an agency, we have kept Arlene...
Alice H.
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: Meal prep, dementia, light cleaning, hospice services, errands, companionship & 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...
Care member
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, dementia, light cleaning, errands, mobility assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
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.
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, errands, live-in home care, dementia, transportation & more
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
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.
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: Light cleaning, dementia, hospice services, meal prep, companionship, errands & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Home Health Aide
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.
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: Dementia, personal care, live-in home care, hospice services, respite care, home modification & 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 Somerville, MA
Sylvia B.
5.0
She's very Hard working, presentable, respectful, reliable and very easy to work with.
- Lillian N.
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.
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.
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.
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 Somerville, MA
What does a home health aide do near me in Somerville, MA?
If you’re planning to hire a home health aide near you in Somerville, 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 Somerville, MA?
When it’s time to hire a home health aide near you in Somerville, 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 Somerville, MA?
To find home health aides near you in Somerville, MA, you can create an account with Care.com and then you can filter and sort local home health aides by distance from Somerville, 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 Somerville, MA?
The average rate for hiring home health aides near you in Somerville, MA on Care.com as of May, 2024 is $20.00 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 Somerville, 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.