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39 home health aides are listed in Townsend, MA
The average rate is $25/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby home health aides is 10 years
Home health aides in Townsend, MA
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, dementia, hospice services, errands, respite care & 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.
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, live-in home care, home modification, personal care
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
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, hospice services, personal care
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
(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: Personal care, visiting nurse, dementia, respite care, hospice services
5.0
"Kelley took care of my brother who has Muscular Dystrophy. He needed care on all levels from showering, shaving to g-tube, ventilator and stoma care. Kelley did all of this and still had time to neaten up the house. Though Kelley and my brother are from completely...
Evan W.
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: Personal care, errands, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CNA
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: Live-in home care, companionship, mobility assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, hospice services & more
Skills:
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: Live-in home care, dementia, errands, hospice services, light cleaning, companionship & more
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: Hospice services, companionship, errands, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
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: Meal prep, errands, companionship, live-in home care, light cleaning, dementia & 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
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: Errands, live-in home care, dementia, hospice services, companionship, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Home Health Aide
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.
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: Companionship, live-in home care, dementia, hospice services, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
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
5.0
(4)
I am a self motivated and qualified Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) . I hold certificates in Dementia & Alzheimer's care and CPR and First Aid. I have experience of about 10 years in the health care field. I am working with seniors with dementia and Alzheimer's, Parkinson currently plus individuals with mental disabilities. I...
Julius can also help with: Dementia, personal care, respite care
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Julius M. is a true professional in every sense of the word! He's experienced, skilled, conscientious, and knows how to manage every occurrence that arises with the utmost confidence. He brings his vast medical knowledge into every situation regarding his...
Donna S.
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, home modification, personal care, visiting nurse, dementia
5.0
"Lisa is an extremely skilled caregiver and exceptional person. Her thoughtful, creative approach and terrific sense of humor have had a dramatic, positive impact on my wife. My wife has young onset Alzheimer's and Lisa's care has empowered her, allowing her to feel...
Michael L.
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:
Home Health Aide
CPR
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.
Certified Home Health Aide with 3 years experience in Senior care. Compassionate, Attention to detail, Dedicated. Selfless and always put client's comfort and needs above all else.
Vera can also help with: Errands, live-in home care, home modification, hospice services, light cleaning, dementia & more
I have 20 years of experience working in nursing homes, hospitals and private home care. As a CNA/caregiver, I enjoy the feeling of helping seniors and love what I do.
Skills:
CNA
Brian K.
Hudson, NH
$10-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
Home Health Aide Companionship Personal Care Aide Hard Working Caring
Personal Care Assistant/ Aide
Companionship
Home Health Care/Aide
Caring
Communication
Companionship
I like caring for seniors because
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Passionate of caring
I started caring for seniors when 2020
In my spare time, I like to yes
One thing you should know about me is
Caring
My skills...
Brian can also help with: Live-in home care, errands, light cleaning, dementia, companionship, hospice services & more
Have worked in mental health hospital for 25 years, last 3 specifically with medically ill (including many seniors).
The elderly are my absolute favorite population. I plan on going into Geriatric Hospice nursing. I have taken care of hundreds of advanced age adults. I have done EVERYTHING. Showers, assistance with eating, etc.
I helped raise two boys. I have spent time on both a Pediatric and Maternity floor in the hospital taking care of...
Sonia can also help with: Personal care, hospice services, live-in home care, dementia
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Leila E.
Dracut, MA
$30-35/hr • 7 yrs exp
Certified Home Health Aide, Hospice Care and Alzheimer disease Care
I have been working with elderly for the last 10+ years plus. My experience start from caring for my own mother in law who lived with us for four years with a middle stage Alzheimer disease, and a deteriorating health. I am adding to my experience now after I officially became certified. I am a caring, loving patient person,...
Leila can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, dementia, live-in home care, companionship, hospice services & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
CNA
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Recent home health aide reviews in Townsend, MA
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.
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.
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.
Aida A.
5.0
It is a pleasure to write a reference for Aida who has been providing in-home care for me for the past three months. This is my first time needing such care as I have had deteriorating health and functioning over the past year and a half following a car accident. As a 69 year old widow, I live alone...
- Carol M.
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FAQs for finding home health aides near you in Townsend, MA
What does a home health aide do near me in Townsend, MA?
If you’re planning to hire a home health aide near you in Townsend, 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 Townsend, MA?
When it’s time to hire a home health aide near you in Townsend, 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 Townsend, MA?
To find home health aides near you in Townsend, MA, you can create an account with Care.com and then you can filter and sort local home health aides by distance from Townsend, 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 Townsend, MA?
The average rate for hiring home health aides near you in Townsend, MA on Care.com as of May, 2024 is $25.00 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 Townsend, 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.