Find Top Dementia Care Near Me in Watertown, MA
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60 dementia care are listed in Watertown, MA
The average rate is $22/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby dementia care is 9 years
Dementia care in Watertown, MA
Ranita T.
Watertown, MA
$25-30/hr • 8 yrs exp
Dedicated Caregiver Offering Compassionate And Coordinated Care Services
Hi! I'm Ranita , MS, a senior caregiver committed to providing exemplary support for seniors and their families. In my 8 years of experience in caregiving, I have performed specialized memory care, hygiene maintenance, medication management, and transition mobility.
I aim to treat seniors with the highest degree of respect and...
Ranita can also help with: Respite care, hospice services, personal care, dementia
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Laurie G.
Watertown, MA
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
My name is Laurie, I am a caretaker with experience.
I have taken care of cancer patients, Alzheimer's and Dementia, post surgery leg care, and companionship.
I don't just watch the client, I interact with them.
I am through and responsible for my clients.
I am a compassionate person. I am consistent and a good listener. I...
Laurie can also help with: Companionship, dementia, meal prep, personal care, errands, mobility assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Truly a blessing with my stroke recovery. Punctual, cheerful, and a good cook!"
Timothy H.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have been a companion/caregiver since 2017 for ladies with dementia. I love dogs & cats. I love to cook and am an excellent cook. I will do light housework, laundry, grocery shopping, errands, take to Dr appointments, movies etc . I am very patient, compassionate, trustworthy. dependable, funny and love to chat and I am really...
Cathy can also help with: Personal care, dementia
5.0
"Cathy is amazing and so helpful to my elderly dad who had open heart surgery recently. I hired her while I was in Boston, and although I live in SF, I can trust and sleep peacefully that she will be get what needs to be done from meal prep, cleaning, and walking...
Emma T.
Gladys B.
Medford, MA
$25/hr • 4 yrs exp
I Just Love Working With Elderly Helping Them With Their Needs, It Is Rewarding !
5.0
(1)
I am an experienced CNA/HHA with passion and empathy. I have had an opportunity of taking care of a number of elderly with different challenges like Alzheimer's and dementia among others. Working with them was never a challenge because I look at it as a lesson learned.
Gladys can also help with: Mobility assistance, meal prep, companionship, light cleaning, live-in home care, personal care & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"She is a hardworking individual, with great care for the people she works with."
Susan N.
Susan M.
West Roxbury, MA
$35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Overseeing the care of my own aging parents, I have again realized my love of the elder population.
I possess a great knowledge both professionally and personally in the care needs of the Elder population. I have worked in elder care for over 20 years, in home care as case manager, nursing home as director of social services...
Susan can also help with: Hospice services, light cleaning, meal prep, companionship, dementia, errands & more
5.0
"I have known Susan professionally for several years, and am confident stating that her dedication, professionalism, and compassion is rarely equaled in the field of care giving. Susan has been considered as one of the family to her clients. She is very well...
Brendan K.
5.0
(1)
I have been working for over the 10 years, I have experience with different tast, I have worked with different clients, I have experience with dementia person, Parkinson, hospices care and many more, I m comfortable with pet.
Immaculate can also help with: Live-in home care
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Home Health Aide
Mary M.
Burlington, MA
$21-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.8
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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...
Mary can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, hospice services, live-in home care, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:
CNA
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
5.0
"Mary is a very reliable and knowledgeable caregiver. She has worked for my family for over ten years, caring for my mother who is now in the advanced stages of Alzheimer's disease. Mary provides excellent care for my mother: dressing her; feeding her; transferring...
Holly A.
5.0
(3)
I am a compassionate caregiver with several years of experience in dedicated patient care working both in assisted living facilities and private homes. have experience in hospice care, Alzheimer's, dementia, companionship just to mention but a few. I am passionate about elder care and skilled at managing schedules of patients...
Matilda can also help with: Errands, dementia, companionship, live-in home care, hospice services, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Wound Care
5.0
"Matilda was fantastic! Looked after my wife who was in home hospice. Took care of both of us. Highly skilled at home health care. Always reliable, caring and calming in a difficult situation. I would hire Matilda again in a heartbeat if I needed home health care."
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! Im Melissa, a 42-year-old stay at home mom of 10-year-old twins who are in school. I am looking for some part time work that is flexible with the school year calendar in regards to school holidays and vacation weeks. While I have no medical training for elder care, I do have a good amount of experience with elderly family...
Melissa can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, meal prep, mobility assistance, companionship, dementia & more
5.0
"I can't recommend Melissa enough. She was fabulous at engaging my father, as well as problem solving when urgent issues arose. Melissa has a kind, can-do attitude, and a down-to-earth nature."
Michael P. M.
5.0
(4)
I have been working with elders and their families for over five years. I am responsible, reliable, honest and kind. I have a lot of energy. I am passionate about my work and I love to care for people. I am extremely patient, well read, very practical, spiritually motivated and open to any take on life. I have a beautiful...
Ellen can also help with: Companionship, errands, dementia, personal care, respite care, meal prep & more
Skills:
Wound Care
5.0
"Ellen has been a trusted companion and dear friend to my 92-year old mother. She has provided service to my mother 2-3 days a week, run errands with her, taken her to mass, and taken her on errands. She has been incredibly patient of my mother's diminishing...
Susan C.
Erin C.
Dedham, MA
$40/hr • 10 yrs exp
Retired RN Available For Personal Care, Companionship, Housekeeping, Meal Prep. And Transportation
5.0
(6)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Erin, I have over 20 years nursing experience working with many different patient populations, including acute & long term care, oncology, dementia, hospice and end of life care.
As a nurse I have helped individuals with injections, colostomy care, wound care, g tubes, bathing, incontinence help, support and...
Erin can also help with: Light cleaning, companionship, errands, meal prep, dementia, hospice services & more
5.0
"Erin helped me with my mom for 4 years. She was wonderful with her, kind, caring, patient and always made her laugh. Anyone would be luck to have her help with their parent :)"
Karen B.
Barbara R.
Jamaica Plain, MA
$50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Warm And Compassionate Elder Care Expert Looking To Care For Your Loved One
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a fun-loving, warm and compassionate woman with more than 20 years experience of working closely with seniors and their loved ones. As a retired executive director of New Bridge on the Charles' assisted living community in Dedham, I have a true passion and understanding of what it takes to care for and support elders and...
Barbara can also help with: Personal care, hospice services, respite care, dementia
5.0
"As CEO of H. SeniorLife I had the good fortune to recruit Barbara R. to run HSL's new AL community. At the time Barbara was Executive Director of one of Boston's premier AL facilities for people with dementia.
Barbara was charged with opening and operating...
Len F.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Diane! I made a career change when my beautiful Mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer's. I found it was extremely rewarding working with women & men who are inflicted with the dementia &/or Alzheimer's. I like to play their favorite music, go through their photo albums as well as assisting with bathing, house...
Diane can also help with: Light cleaning, mobility assistance, dementia, personal care, companionship, meal prep & more
5.0
"Diane is great. She understands both the need of the person she's caring for and the person she giving respite care to. My husband has Parkinson's and enjoys her company. She's a great help!"
Mark F.
Evelyn A.
Wellesley Hills, MA
$22/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
I have 9 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Dementia. Having to worked in both assisted living facility and homecare setting I think I have first of all helped in maintaining a safe independent and dignified lifestyle. helping seniors with the activities of daily living makes me feel some form of...
Evelyn can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, live-in home care, errands, dementia, hospice services & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
"I ended up not being able to bring Evelyn on, but I wish I had. She was pleasant, knowledgeable and had great suggestions. She clearly knew the job and had a wealth of experience. I hope to employ her in the future."
Erika D.
Franco M.
Waltham, MA
$30-45/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
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...
Franco can also help with: Personal care, respite care, hospice services, dementia, live-in home care, home modification & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Franco has become part of the family in such a short time. We are grateful for him caring for our dad whilst in the hospital overseas as far away from friends and family. Franco is on time, friendly, funny and professional. He ensures that to keep the family...
Wendy D.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have yrs exp working in Primary Care as a Medical assistant. Assisting in cultures, performing injections, wound care, Ekgs, ordering medications, triage, woman's health, and much more. I have over 25years of experience working in Elder care and a wide range of personal needs, cognitive handicaps, Alzheimer's, dementia, and...
Colleen can also help with: Personal care, respite care, hospice services, dementia
Skills:
CPR
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Colleen is a very compassionate and caring person. She has formed a wonderful rapport with myself and my mom. I feel very comfortable when my mom is in her care. She continuously makes sure my mom is comfortable, happy, cleaned and fed. I am so appreciative with...
Care member
Addis K.
Cambridge, MA
$30/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
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...
Addis can also help with: Errands, dementia, hospice services, home modification, light cleaning, companionship & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Addis is kind, responsive and caring. My mom adored her which helped me be able to focus on work when Addis was there. She is a good cook ;), is organized and was attentive to cleanliness, quiet and respectful of the pace my mom went. She didn't talk down to Mom or...
Toni E.
Pamela C.
Chestnut Hill, MA
$30-35/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I'm a mother of three daughters 24, 33 & 34 years old. My husband & I will be married 37 years in October.
I worked at BCPD for 23 years, I decided to do a career change and get into home health care. To help families out that need someone to take care of their parents or a sibling.
I took care of my parents who both passed...
Pamela can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, errands, transportation
5.0
"Pam was amazing! Her gifts for working with my 95 year old mom included sincere empathy, knowledge and experience of working with someone with memory loss. Everyday Pam brought her love of life into our home. She was patient, innovative, resourceful and found ways...
Care member
Seiph N.
Waltham, MA
< $10/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a compassionate and hardworking care giver with the ability to understand a patients struggles . I can assist with bathing, feeding , taking walks and story telling depending on what the client asks for .
I am very professional and experienced in giving care to dementia and Alzheimer's patients and would love the...
Seiph can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, companionship, errands, mobility assistance, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Seiph helps us take care of our stroke disabled mother. She is patient, kind, and good humored. We trust her with our mom, pets, and home. Seiph is a trustworthy person who learns the needs of her clients and does her best to address them in a professional manner....
Natasha M.
Yanique B.
Chestnut Hill, MA
$30-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
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...
Yanique can also help with: Companionship, dementia, live-in home care, hospice services, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Licensed Nurse
Medical Equipment Experience
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Recent dementia care reviews in Watertown, MA
Laurie G.
5.0
Great personality! Mom really liked her and loved her cooking! Upbeat and kind, full of compassion and empathy. Decided to do more care-giving myself, so no longer needed help. Definitely recommend her!
- Katherine K.
Cathy F.
5.0
Cathy has worked for 2 years taking care of my 91 years old mother who has dementia. My mom lives alone, with her small dog Petunia. Cathy cooks meals, does groceries, takes mom to doctors appointments, does light housework and laundry, as well as anything else that might be needed. She allows my...
- Eliza G.
Gladys B.
5.0
She is a hardworking individual, with great care for the people she works with.
- Susan N.
Susan M.
5.0
I can't say enough good things about Susan. She was the primary companion for my mother for 4 years. She is very kind, patient, supportive and caring, plus she is organized, knows what needs to be accomplished, and takes care of everything. She treated my mother as if she were her own. We are...
- Andrea W.
Mary M.
4.0
That Mary is very trustworthy, knows what she is doing and has had a very long experience in care-giving.
- Jennifer K.
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FAQs for finding dementia care near you in Watertown, MA
What is the basic concept of dementia care near me in Watertown, MA?
Dementia can cause significant physical strain as well as cause the patient to lose some or all of their memory. Some patients may need more physical care or some may need more help due to memory issues. If you’re looking for dementia care near you in Watertown, MA, you can review the profiles of different caregivers to see what specific types of dementia care they provide.
How much does dementia care cost near me in Watertown, MA?
The cost of dementia care is set by each individual caregiver, so the costs can vary greatly. Where you live, the type of care your family member needs, and how experienced the caregiver is can all impact in home dementia care costs. The average cost of dementia care near you in Watertown, MA is $22.50.
How can I find dementia care near me in Watertown, MA?
If someone is looking to create a dementia care plan, they can start by using Care.com to learn more about what their dementia home care provider options are. With Care.com you can review different profiles of caregivers near you in Watertown, MA to learn more about each provider’s rate and level of experience, as well as the responsibilities they’re willing to take on.
Is it safe to hire dementia care near me in Watertown, MA?
Safety is likely top of mind when caring for a loved one with dementia. To help make your search for safe care easier, all dementia care providers on Care.com are asked to complete an annual background check called a CareCheck. However, when looking for a dementia care provider near you in Watertown, MA, we strongly advise you to do your own due diligence by running an independent background check and requesting references.
What interview questions should I ask when hiring dementia care near me in Watertown, MA?
When you’re interviewing a caregiver for in home care for dementia near you in Watertown, MA, you can ask them whatever questions you need to feel more comfortable. For example, you may want to ask them about how they best communicate, what their preferred working schedule is, and to tell you more about their experience working as a caregiver for people with dementia.