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Shanell F.

Nursing Assistant

Waban, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
3 years experience
Companionship
dementia
hospice services
errands
light cleaning
+ 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
Companionship
dementia
hospice services
errands
light cleaning
+ 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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Kenia A.

CNA

Cambridge, MA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Companionship
dementia
home modification
errands
hospice services
+ 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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Yaklin T.

Nursing Assistant

Lynn, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Companionship
dementia
hospice services
errands
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Caring , helpful , friendly I like caring for seniors because I love helping others and I Iove my job. In my spare time, I like to work out at gym One thing you should know about me is I'm very caring and Patient

Ruth B. says "She is very good with dementia patients"

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Aracy W.

Watertown, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience
Companionship
home modification
live-in home care
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 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
Companionship
dementia
light cleaning
errands
live-in home care
+ 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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Sylvia B.

Home Health Aide

Waltham, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Dementia
errands
light cleaning
hospice services
live-in home care
+ 1 more
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...

Lillian N. says "She's very Hard working, presentable, respectful, reliable and very easy to work with."

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Saymon A.

Stoneham, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Companionship
errands
live-in home care
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello, my name is Saymon, 31 yo, a very positive and confident guy with a solid proficiency in assisting children, adults and seniors in activities of daily living. Well versed in helping people with personal tasks and providing companionship. I am trilingual: Portuguese, Spanish and English (and just started studying French...

Care Member says "Saymon is an extremely reliable, resourceful, considerate, kind and patient caretaker. Highly recommend!"

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Eduada M.

Malden, MA

4.0(1)
from
$30/hr
5 years experience
Live-in home care
personal 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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Alicia N.

Caregiver Associate/HHA/ Special Needs

Arlington, MA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Companionship
dementia
home modification
errands
hospice services
+ 1 more
I have 16+ years of experience. I can help with Home Care , Personal Care and Special needs, and Companionship. I have been a Geriatric caregiver since 2005 I worked for my company for 6 yrs and been a private caregiver for 10 yrs. Am very compassionate, patience, understanding and easy to talk to. I have a very humorous side...

Diana O. says "My family hired Alicia to care for my 88 year old dad after a bad fall. She was extremely caring and helpful and did a great job with him. I would hirely...

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Hasifah N.

Woburn, MA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Companionship
dementia
hospice services
errands
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Experienced with interacting with elderly and helping them become more independent and comfortable depending on their needs. I help with activities of daily living, doctors visits, grocery shopping, companionships, cooking, light house keeping, medication reminders, entertainment and records management. I am kind, patient,...

Care Member says "I hired Hasifah N. to take care of my Mom who had dementia as well as some walking issues from previous falls. Hasifah was a godsend, from becoming a...

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Mary E.

Home Health Aide/personal Care Attendant

Arlington, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Dementia
home modification
live-in home care
hospice services
personal care
+ 1 more
Hello, my name is Mary, I have 17years' experience providing health care support to a wide variety of patients, including people with dementia, Alzheimer's, and Parkinson disease. I have a passion for helping people, especially those needing in-home care services. I help with daily activities, meal preparation, light...

Care Member says "Mary was a deeply competent, dedicated, creative and skilled caregiver for our parents. She navigated a complicated and at time chaotic home environment...

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Prisca N.

Compassionate Nursing Aide/Home Health Aide

Belmont, MA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Dementia
home modification
live-in home care
hospice services
personal care
+ 1 more
Career Objective To utilize my extensive experience and nursing education to provide exceptional care and ensuring the highest quality of life for my patients through compassionate and skilled care. Professional Summary With six years of experience as PCA / HHA, I can deliver direct patient care in an emotionally demanding...

Harold D. says "Prisca was hired to take care of my late grand father and we found her extremely professional and exceptional in the the way she does her duties. Besides...

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Lisa C.

Part Time Caregiver Available

Saugus, MA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Dementia
live-in home care
personal care
I enjoy making people happy. I realize some families need help with one parent or the other. I would love to help those families if I can. I helped care for my Nana Flo. God rest her soul. She had mobility issues and dementia. I also helped with her medication and numerous doctors visits. I just spent time talking with her or...

Luanne F. says "We hired Lisa to care for our 90 year old mother with slight dementia. Lisa was a god send she loved our mother like her own. Lisa cooked meals, made...

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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
Companionship
dementia
home modification
errands
hospice services
+ 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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Mary M.

Burlington, MA

4.8(1)
from
$21/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Companionship
dementia
hospice services
errands
light cleaning
+ 1 more
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...

Jennifer K. says "That Mary is very trustworthy, knows what she is doing and has had a very long experience in care-giving."

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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
Companionship
dementia
hospice services
errands
light cleaning
+ 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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Kristen S.

Certified Medical Assistant

Winthrop, MA

4.7(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Companionship
dementia
home modification
errands
hospice services
+ 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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Mbatudde B.

Highly Skilled Professional In HomeCare Setting.

Waltham, MA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Dementia
hospice services
live-in home care
Professionals with 10+ years experience skilled in Acute, Skilled Unit Services, Memory care and Homecare setting.

Buz L. says "A lovely person who was incredibly patient and professional. Highly recommended."

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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
Dementia
hospice services
personal care
live-in home care
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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  • 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

Shanell F.

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

- Care member

Judy S.

Reliable, convenient, family friendly and oriented, well organized, and affordable.

- Care member

Kenia A.

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...

- Alex V.

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.

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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 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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