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Ashley A.

Hi My Name Is Ashley

Revere, MA

5.0(1)
from
$42/hr
10 years experience
Live-in home care
personal care
hospice services
dementia
respite care
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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Tamaina D.

Always Happy And Problem Solvers

Randolph, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience
Visiting nurse
live-in home care
personal care
hospice services
dementia
+ 1 more
I have always been an energetic worker. Throughout my work history this energy has shown itself in my upbeat attitude and ability to keep busy. Taking care of others has always been more than a to do list for me. Over the pass four years I have been taken care of my Grandpa . It was such a lovely and tough experience for me, to...

Care Member says "I suffered a spinal cord injury in 2002 and have hired many PCAs Tammy is among a select few that I have looked forward to seeing each week. Tammy’s...

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Franco M.

Waltham, MA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Respite care
hospice services
live-in home care
home modification
dementia
+ 1 more
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...

Julie M. says "Franco has provided exceptional care for my father for a month now. He quickly built rapport and has ensured my father keeps up with PT and OT goals set...

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Aidah N.

Auburndale, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience
Live-in home care
dementia
Hello families I worked for a wonderful family in Weston as an elderly caregiver for 3+yrs who had Alzheimer's/ dementia. Recently their loved one passed away. Am looking for a new family that I can help with there loved one, I can help with groceries, pharmacy, bathing, meal preparations, housekeeping..... am very responsible...

Breson M. says "Aidah is a responsible, loving and caring person. She's friendly with elderly people"

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Nicauris P.

Roxbury, MA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
8 years experience
Live-in home care
errands
home modification
dementia
companionship
+ 1 more
Hi I'm a nurse assistant (CNA) with 10 years of experience. I'm Medical assistant, HHA, PCA, CPR& First Aid certificated I've worked 8 years in a nursing home. I have experience with dementia, Alzheimer,& Parkinson's patients. The reason I love to take care elderly patients is because it allows me to give back to families by...

Care Member says "Responsible, conscientious and caring "

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Anne M.

CNA

Allston, MA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
hospice services
light cleaning
dementia
companionship
+ 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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Joulane E.

Very Care And Nice Person

Chestnut Hill, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Live-in home care
errands
hospice services
dementia
companionship
+ 1 more
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...

Karen M. says "Joulane was a wonderful caregiver for my father who recently passed away at the age of 93. He had a variety of physical ailments as well as dementia. She...

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Yanique B.

Chestnut Hill, MA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Live-in home care
errands
hospice services
dementia
companionship
+ 1 more
I am a highly-motivated, responsible, and reliable caregiver, specializing in senior care. I am experienced and comfortable with all aspects of daily care, including assisting with physical therapy activities, administering medications, measuring vital signs and personal care. I have experience working with clients with...

Dana K. says "Yanique is beyond wonderful - she is a gifted and compassionate caregiver. We were so fortunate to meet 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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Sharifah N.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Waltham, MA

4.8(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Live-in home care
errands
hospice services
dementia
companionship
+ 1 more
Hey there, I grew up with my grandparents who I took care of for over 15 years. I saw how needy and beautiful it is to takecare of seniors. I decided to work with seniors. I am a Certified Nursing Assistant, I have worked with wonderful people and I have learnt to be patient with all kinds of patients both with physical and...

Care Member says "I have been working with Sharifah since December 2021. It is more than three years now and we are still working together. Since December 2021, I have...

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Sharon M.

Medical Assistant, PCA. I Provide Companionship

Braintree, MA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Live-in home care
personal care
hospice services
dementia
respite care
I have worked in the Medical field always. I have loved working with patients with a wide variety of physical ailments. I have worked with Stroke patients, those with brain injuries , as well as those with mild to moderate Dementia. I have also worked with Quadrapalegic patients requiring complete care. I love to cook, clean,...

Thomas R. says "Sharon Took Care of My Brother for over 2 years. I never had any trouble with her work. and she always showed up and on time.. unless real bad...

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Eduarda M.

Everett, MA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
errands
light cleaning
dementia
companionship
+ 1 more
I am a dependable and compassionate caregiver. I have been working in the home care industry for over 3 years. I pride myself on being to quickly learn new skills and adapt to any situation. In the past, I have assisted clients with their activities of daily living, engaged in conversation. I try to connect with my clients,...

Care Member says "She is the best, she loving people, for everyone need to have someone like her in they life’s. I’m so só thankful for everything that Duda has done for...

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Yusuf K.

Professionally And Personally.

Newton Center, MA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
errands
home modification
dementia
companionship
+ 1 more
Hi there, It's Yusuf K, expressing my strong interest in a CNA/HHA job. With my solid background in providing exceptional care and support to patients, I am confident in my ability to make a positive impact on the lives of those in need. I bring 9 years of experience working as a CNA in various healthcare settings, including...

Care Member says "Great person to work with. Very compassionate and hard working "

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Aracy W.

Watertown, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience
Personal care
light cleaning
live-in home care
home modification
companionship
+ 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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Kariyo H.

Waltham, MA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Transportation
hospice services
live-in home care
errands
dementia
+ 1 more
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...

Care Member says "Kariyo has been taking care of my father for 3 months now and we are lucky to have found such a wonderful caregiver. He is attentive, responsible,...

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Monica N.

Waltham, MA

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
5 years experience
Personal care
respite care
live-in home care
dementia
I am a certified nursing assistant with seven years experience in providing patient care. I have helped over 35 families by supporting personal hygiene, daily living needs , providing comfort and vital sign monitoring. Am compassionate, patient, meticulous, good sense of humor, calm and strong communication skills.

Elvis N. says "She is trustworthy and a team player ."

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Addis K.

Cambridge, MA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
6 years experience
Light cleaning
errands
home modification
dementia
companionship
+ 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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Sharon M.

Compassionate Caregiver

Waltham, MA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Live-in home care
personal care
hospice services
dementia
respite care
I am a warm, loving caregiver, and I help the clients feel safe and understood because it promotes their dignity. I am also a compassionate caregiver with 15+ years experience in care-giving, seeking to extend similar care. My work ethic, empathy, self-drive, compassion, respect, transparency and attention to detail are some of...

Fardowsa M. says "Sharon is hard working, caring and is very knowledgeable working with elders and disabled population."

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Kristen S.

Certified Medical Assistant

Winthrop, MA

4.7(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
errands
home modification
dementia
companionship
+ 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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Rose K.

Kind And Patient Caretaker

Milton, MA

3.7(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
hospice services
light cleaning
errands
dementia
+ 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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  • 60 live in caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $22.45/hr as of August 2025

  • The average star rating for rated live in caregivers is 5.0

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

Live In Caregivers in Dorchester, MA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 8 reviews of the 60 listed live in caregivers

Ashley A.

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...

- Care member

Tamaina D.

I suffered a spinal cord injury in 2002 and have hired many PCAs Tammy is among a select few that I have looked forward to seeing each...

- Care member

Franco M.

Franco has provided exceptional care for my father for a month now. He quickly built rapport and has ensured my father keeps up with PT and...

- Julie M.

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

The average rate for hiring a live-in caregiver near you in Dorchester, MA is $22.45 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, 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.

Yes, caregivers near you in Dorchester, MA on Care.com are asked to complete an annual background check called a CareCheck. Senior caregivers who complete this background check will have a badge on their profile displaying the date it was run. While CareCheck is a good start, we strongly recommend that you follow some additional steps for hiring a caregiver for seniors safely, which include interviewing candidates, checking references, and running your own background check. Visit our Safety Center to learn more.

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, 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, 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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