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Florentina B.

Senior Care

Dorchester, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Dementia
home modification
light cleaning
hospice services
errands
+ 1 more
Compassionate and dedicated personal caregiver with 7+years of experience providing exceptional care to elderly clients. Skilled in assisting with activities of daily living, medication management, and companionship. Strong communication and interpersonal abilities with a genuine passion for improving the quality of life for...

Care Member says "Elizabeth is the best caregiver ever she take care of my mom with love, interact with her in natural way and friendly helpful way. And also willing to...

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Ann P.

Senior Care Provider

Watertown, MA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
transportation
personal care
live-in home care
+ 1 more
Hi my name is Anne and I would be interested in Senior Care. I am looking for a new career into childcare and senior care. I am caring, compassionate, funny, a talker, and don't take anything said to heart. I know Seniors have their own ways and are set in them and I adapt to their needs. I love Seniors and children. I took care...

Francesca A. says "Anne is a superb HHA due to her ability to understand a person's needs and wishes. She is able to perform her duties with perfection as a HHA....

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Antoinette C.

Westwood, MA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience
Live-in home care
visiting nurse
hospice services
I have 20 years of experience, I have a lot of patience and care a lot about my patients. I'm a certified medical assistant. Excellent references, If your family member, friend, or loved one enjoys their independence but is struggling with everyday. Personal care, also known as private care, involves making seniors feel happy...

Care Member says "I have hired Antoinette and have found her to be very diligent, caring honest punctual willing and so very loving and capable of looking after her...

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Eduada M.

Malden, MA

4.0(1)
from
$30/hr
5 years experience
Personal care
live-in home care
I have been here in the US for about 10 years I also speak Portuguese. I have references from my Clients - During the week I also help another family with their parents for almost 3 years now. I cook for them, help in the shower, and appointments, and I manage the overnight staff. Senior care available. Have a...

Soraia C. says "She very nice person and she is very hard worker"

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Addis K.

Cambridge, MA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
6 years experience
Dementia
home modification
light cleaning
hospice services
errands
+ 1 more
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...

Care Member says "Addis has been a wonderful presence at our home. She is highly professional, reliable, pleasant, caring and kind. She gives good suggestions and follows...

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Ashley A.

Hi My Name Is Ashley

Revere, MA

5.0(1)
from
$42/hr
10 years experience
Hospice services
personal care
respite care
live-in home care
dementia
My name is Ashley. I have worked in the Homecare profession for 28 years and counting. I have worked with Dementia, Alzheimer's , Parkinson's Quadriplegics , Stroke , Cancer, Scleroderma, Multiple Sclerosis & Hospice care. I assist with bathing, dressing, meals, medication management , colostomy bag , housekeeping duties and...

Care Member says "Ashley took care of our father at home over the past year while he was under hospice services. Ashely was caring and loving. She took her job seriously...

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Kenia A.

CNA

Cambridge, MA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Dementia
home modification
light cleaning
hospice services
errands
+ 1 more
Hi I'm a nurse assistant (CNA )with 21 years of experience. I'm HHA, PCA, CPR & FIRST AID certified. I've worked 9 years in a nursing home. I have experience with Dementia, Alzheimer, & Parkinson's patients. The reason I love to take care of the elderly is because it allows me to give back to families by being a helping hand....

Alex V. says "Kenia is one of the most loyal, honest, understanding, caring person I've ever known. In 2007 she took me into her house with my 3 year old daughter, helped...

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Joanita B.

Live-In Caregiver

Canton, MA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hospice services
personal care
visiting nurse
respite care
live-in home care
+ 1 more
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...

Paula C. says " 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...

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Rose K.

Kind And Patient Caretaker

Milton, MA

3.7(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Errands
light cleaning
meal prep
live-in home care
hospice services
+ 1 more
NURSING STUDENT Caring and resourceful professional with 5+ years of experience in health care support. Able to manage patients' grooming, serve meals, help people move around, make patients feel comfortable, and monitor residents' conditions. I have solid communication, organisational, observational, and issue resolution...

Frank D. says "I hired Rose for 2 weeks to take care of my mother while I was away and she did such a great job my mother was so comfortable with and this was very...

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Aracy W.

Watertown, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience
Home modification
live-in home care
personal care
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I am a caregiver with experience in: alzhiemers, accompany shopping, wash clothes and clean the patient's room, comfortable with pets, take care of nails, cut hair, bath and cook. First language Portuguese (Brazil) and US citizen. I am immensely pleased to be able to make a difference in the family, which is in need of my...

Haissa N. says "Aracy takes care of my grandmother whenever none of us can. She has a really kind heart and does everything my grandma asks without hesitation. We all...

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Mbarka H.

Compassionate, Supportive, Reliable.

Medford, MA

4.2(1)
from
$19/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Dementia
light cleaning
meal prep
live-in home care
errands
+ 1 more
I am a reliable, caring and supportive caregiver with 10+ years of experience caring for elderly and vulnerable adults. I provide excellent client care and work well dementia and Alzheimer and physically challanged clients. I am friendly and compassionate with excellent interpersonal communication skills.

Care Member says "Laila provided care for my father for a couple of months while he was recuperating from a fall. She is extremely kind, caring, and reliable. She really...

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Martin L.

CNA PCA HHA

Norwood, MA

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
2 years experience
Errands
live-in home care
transportation
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello, I am a 28 years old women I am currently enrolled for my CNA class. I have been working as a caregiver for 2 years and support my community by doing groceries delivery and shopping for them. With the families whom I have worked so far as a caregiver, we usually have a great experience and show them my potentially, and I...
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Kristen S.

Certified Medical Assistant

Winthrop, MA

4.7(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Dementia
home modification
light cleaning
hospice services
errands
+ 1 more
Dedicated, Dependable Caregiver, I worked for an agency for the past 8 yrs. I pride myself on being quick to learn new skills and adapt to situations. Assist with daily living, meds reminders, Dr appointments, laundry, baths, meals, companionship. Depends on Client's needs. I am experienced with clients who have Cancer,...

Justin G. says "Kristen is trustworthy and forthcoming. My mother is paralyzed from the neck down and Kristen has experience with dressing, feeding, wound care, Hoyer...

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Anne M.

CNA

Allston, MA

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Dementia
light cleaning
meal prep
live-in home care
hospice services
+ 1 more
Worked as a caregiver for 16 years. I'd describe my personality as caring hard worker.

Care Member says "Anne is working in a large team, which I am currently supervising. She is an excellent, reliable and detailed-oriented caregiver. Anne handled Hoyer...

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Shanell F.

Nursing Assistant

Waban, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
3 years experience
Dementia
hospice services
live-in home care
light cleaning
errands
+ 1 more
I'd describe my personality as caring, Nurturing, Responsible. I like caring for seniors because it's rewarding. I'm looking for a job that I can grow as an individual while gaining more experience. Which will allow me to make a positive difference in someone else's life. I started caring for seniors when My grandmother...

Care Member says "I was so impressed with the compassion and kindness that Shanell provided to her patient. Her attentiveness to his needs was greatly appreciated. "

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Judy S.

Certified Nurse Assistant/senior Care Giver

Hyde Park, MA

4.9(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Dementia
hospice services
live-in home care
light cleaning
errands
+ 1 more
A passionate and experienced caregiver for 20+ years experience providing compassionate and attentive care to elderly and disable individuals. I enjoy listening to older people and stories they have to tell. I am a very patient person and am always with the clients, pace following their leads, I have many years experience...

Care Member says "Reliable, convenient, family friendly and oriented, well organized, and affordable."

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Penelope N.

Senior's Companion - Caregiver

Dedham, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Home modification
personal care
respite care
live-in home care
dementia
Hi, my name is Penelope and I live in Dedham. I have 12 years' experience working as a caregiver. I love taking care of people especially seniors. In the past I worked as a Greek school teacher. After my daughters grew up, I found a job as a caregiver, and I loved it. Thereafter, I continued working, caring for the elderly. I am...

Nicholas M. says "While our family did not hire Penelope for reasons largely related to proximity, we had a very favorable series of conversations and a trial visit with...

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Leonie C.

CAREGIVER EXTRAORDINAIRE

Somerville, MA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Live-in home care
respite care
personal care
dementia
Caregiving is a family affair. The persons we care for have anxieties as do the families that are responsible for their care. Care is holistic. I strive to ease the worries and sweat the details in a collaborative effort. I listen and hear you. We're a team teaching and learning. Ask me about : Holiday coverage. Short term...

Care Member says "Leonie has been an exceptional caregiver, showing incredible compassion, patience, and professionalism. She goes above and beyond in her care, always...

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Yvette H.

Full Time Care Giver

Norwood, MA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
8 years experience
Hospice services
personal care
respite care
live-in home care
dementia
Hello my name is Yvette and I am from the UK. I have many years experience working with the elderly most of my experience is working with dementia which I enjoy very much. I have worked in a care home and have also worked as a home carer. I am very experienced with all aspects of care such as personnel care administering...

James H. says "Yvette was a great employee. She's a kind, hard working, and trust worthy individual. She was punctual when showing up for shifts, and finished what was...

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Juliana F.

Kind Hardworking College Student Looking To Work

Boston, MA

from
$30/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
respite care
live-in home care
dementia
Please let me care for any of your needs. Hardworking and looking to work and care. Good kind experienced intelligent
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  • The average post rate is $21.67/hr as of June 2025

Recent live in caregiver reviews from local parents in Dorchester Center, MA

Live In Caregivers in Dorchester Center, MA are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed live in caregivers

Florentina B.

Elizabeth is the best caregiver ever she take care of my mom with love, interact with her in natural way and friendly helpful way. And also...

- Care member

Ann P.

Anne is a superb HHA due to her ability to understand a person's needs and wishes. She is able to perform her duties with perfection as a...

- Francesca A.

Antoinette C.

I have hired Antoinette and have found her to be very diligent, caring honest punctual willing and so very loving and capable of looking...

- Care member

FAQs for finding live-in caregivers near you in Dorchester Center, MA

The average rate for hiring a live-in caregiver near you in Dorchester Center, MA is $21.67 per hour. It’s worth noting that this is just an average, and the cost of a live-in caregiver can vary based on their qualifications, their years of experience, and the unique type of care your loved one requires.

To start your search for a live-in caregiver near you on Care.com, sort caregiver profiles by distance from Dorchester Center, MA or zip code. If you want to increase the amount of available options, you can expand your search radius. Then you can compare candidates by reading about their experience working with seniors, the type of caregiving services they provide, and their hourly rate.

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There is no one-size-fits-all approach to live-in caregiver services. All clients have different needs and all caregivers feel comfortable offering specific services. Generally though, you can expect a live-in caregiver to help with cooking, cleaning, tasks that are difficult for the senior to manage, and transportation. It’s important to interview a few different candidates, when hiring a live-in caregiver near you in Dorchester Center, MA to see what responsibilities they feel comfortable taking on and how their service offerings line up with your needs.

When it’s time to interview live-in caregivers near you in Dorchester Center, MA, you’ll want to be ready with a list of interview questions you can ask them. You’ll want to start by asking them to tell you more about their work experience and qualifications. Then you can ask them what types of responsibilities they can take on. Don’t be afraid to tell them what you need, the point of an interview is to find out if they’re a good fit for your family.

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