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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
Dementia
live-in home care
respite care
personal care
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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Nezha Z.

Somerville, MA

from
$15/hr
12 years experience
Light cleaning
companionship
dementia
hospice services
errands
+ 1 more
I'd describe my personality as hardworking, patient and caring I like caring for seniors because I feel happy making change in peoples lives I'm looking for a job that pays good and a good work environment I started caring for seniors 12 years ago In my spare time, I like to hang out with my friends and children One...
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Patricia L.

Somerville, MA

from
$15/hr
6 years experience
Transportation
errands
light cleaning
meal prep
live-in home care
Experience working in nursing homes giving food or companionship. Running errands or going out together. Experience with patients who have dementia or Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.
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Olivia F.

Occupational Therapist Caregiver

Somerville, MA

from
$21/hr
1 year experience
Live-in home care
dementia
errands
light cleaning
hospice services
+ 1 more
My name is Liv. I am a recent post grad as of May 2023 with an undergraduate degree in Healthcare Science & Masters degree in Occupational Therapy. I have relocated to Boston recently and I am looking for some gigs in providing care in the home, here is a little about myself... I grew up in Saint Peterburg, Florida and attended...
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Grace C.

Caregiver

Somerville, MA

from
$25/hr
Live-in home care
dementia
errands
light cleaning
hospice services
+ 1 more
I am a recent graduate from UNH with my masters degree in occupational therapy. I have received extensive education on adult/senior care and am well versed in working with individuals with dementia. I have experience working as a caregiver for an individual with a rare genetic disorder for over a year who requires assistance...
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Thomas C.

Retired Teacher

Somerville, MA

from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Dementia
hospice services
live-in home care
I'm highly dependable compassionate and personable Great companion care Have car and license Friendly and caring
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Sandria G.

Care Companion Part-time

Somerville, MA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Hospice services
companionship
dementia
home modification
errands
+ 1 more
My experience in care/companion includes respite care, working in private homes, assisted living facility and nursing homes. I provide supplemental care and support. I am available for a live-in position and part time work and flexible schedules. I am skilled in meal preparation (breakfast, healthy snacks, basic meals as well as...
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Mishelle S.

Somerville, MA

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$16/hr
Transportation
errands
light cleaning
meal prep
live-in home care
My principal experience was with an 100 years old's grandma, she's amazing and we get along really great together!
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Franco M.

Waltham, MA

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

Senior Care

Dorchester, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hospice services
companionship
dementia
home modification
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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Shahla H.

Cna

Woburn, MA

4.8(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hospice services
companionship
dementia
home modification
errands
+ 1 more
My name is Shahla I am as nursing assistant helping with carrying kind and compassion and mobility activities medication and daily routine my client safety help with Mel preparing housekeeping I have experience with hospice dementia I have been experience since 2004 I have been worked in a hospital rehab health care home care I...

Beverly G. says "Shala she is helpful and carrying kind professional skilled she is blessed to be in your home"

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Roddy P.

Caregiver/Companion Care For Dementia And Alzheimer's Clients

Wellesley Hills, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Dementia
hospice services
personal care
live-in home care
Certified Dementia Practitioner, certified in Alzheimer's Rehabilitation Training, and am CPR certified. Seeking a position where I can help make a difference in someone's life. Most of my experience is working with high-net-worth individuals in their homes. Providing care, maintaining dignity, and stimulating cognition, are...

Amy D. says "Roddy is exceptional! Along with dependable and flexible, Roddy is conscientious, proactive, kind and bright! He genuinely cares for his clients and...

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Monica N.

Waltham, MA

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
5 years experience
Dementia
live-in home care
respite care
personal care
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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Domenica M.

Waltham, MA

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Live-in home care
companionship
dementia
light cleaning
errands
+ 1 more
Assist residents with daily living and provision of fun, safe and engaging activities to ensure that their days are happy and fulfilling. Provided non-medical home care service to elderly/disabled patients. Focused on personal care, companionship, homemaking, and transportation. Assisted patients with bathing, clothing, feeding,...

Marc H. says "Sorry for the late review. Domenica was great and took care of everything. Got me to and from my appointment with no issues."

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Ssekabira K.

Senior care.

Jamaica Plain, MA

5.0(1)
from
$32/hr
9 years experience
Live-in home care
dementia
errands
light cleaning
hospice services
+ 1 more
I have been a CNA for over 8 years. I am enthusiastic and passionate about my job, where I enjoy caring for my clients. I major in ALS, dementia, parkinsons, and Alzemiah to say the list. I am eager to learn about new medical equipment that can boost the well being of my clients and improve their ADLs such as feeding, bathing,...

Care Member says "It is a pleasure to recommend Ssekabira. We had many mediocre HHAs before him. He is the epitome of excellence. There aren’t enough superlatives to...

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Addis K.

Cambridge, MA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
6 years experience
Hospice services
companionship
dementia
home modification
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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Diana A.

I Am A Self Motivated Smart Companion & Caregiver.

Waltham, MA

5.0(1)
from
$50/hr
10 years experience
Hospice services
companionship
dementia
home modification
errands
+ 1 more
With over 10 years of experience in Companionship and Caregiving management. I can say I have a great sense of humor, understanding, caring and loving. I have a great attitude towards my work, very professional, focus and dedicated. I have several certificates including CNA, CPR, HHA among others and still per suing more. I...

Care Member says "Diana is an exemplary caregiver and a lovely person. We hired her as part of a caregiving team to look after a 99yo man with Parkinson's and CHF-related...

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Benard B.

Loving, Pleasant, And Very Friendly

Watertown, MA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
live-in home care
transportation
meal prep
I'd describe my personality as Time management Personal management caregiver I like caring for seniors because I always want to make a positive change to someone I'm looking for a job that to make change for those who are in need I started caring for seniors when 3years back In my spare time, I like listening to...

Care Member says "His loving, so caring to the elderly "

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Nicauris P.

Roxbury, MA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
8 years experience
Light cleaning
companionship
dementia
home modification
errands
+ 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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Ashley A.

Hi My Name Is Ashley

Revere, MA

5.0(1)
from
$42/hr
10 years experience
Respite care
dementia
hospice services
personal care
live-in home 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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  • 60 live in caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.88/hr as of June 2025

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

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

Live In Caregivers in Somerville, MA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 3 reviews of the 60 listed live in caregivers

Leonie C.

Leonie has been an exceptional caregiver, showing incredible compassion, patience, and professionalism. She goes above and beyond in her...

- 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.

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

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

The average rate for hiring a live-in caregiver near you in Somerville, MA is $20.88 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 Somerville, 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 Somerville, 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 Somerville, 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 Somerville, 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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