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Anne M.

Brighton, MA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
18 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
companionship
light cleaning
dementia
hospice services
+ 1 more
Have a decade of dedication to senior care, supporting adults and seniors well-being and independence. I am patient, professional, and detail-oriented. I provide live-in home care, experience in hospice care and end of life care, home health, personal care, carthader care, wound care, Alzheimer's and Dementia care, light...

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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Yisshelen R.

Brighton, MA

from
$35/hr
9 years experience
Mobility assistance
companionship
live-in home care
dementia
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I'm a nurse who is passionate about helping others, I have been working in a Rehabilitation and triage for the past years and feel confident of the kind of care I can provide. I'm a good cook, kind, chatty, respectful and safe caregiver. Perfect fit: if you establish a clear schedule/rules to follow, have open communication,...
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Carol M.

Brighton, MA

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$15/hr
Dementia
meal prep
errands
light cleaning
transportation
I am a woman in her late 50s who retired during the pandemic. I previously had a government job. I am looking for part time work to bring in some extra money and get me out of the house. I have previous experience as a nurses aid as I worked my way through college that way but this is not recent. I have been acting as a nanny...
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Camilla G.

Caring And Gentle

Brighton, MA

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Errands
meal prep
light cleaning
live-in home care
My name is Colette and I have years of experience caring for the elderly. I was a practical nurse at a hospital, working in the geriatric unit. I also worked at a nursing home in Canada for 6 months. Arriving in the U. S. A I worked privately caring for the elderly. I have lots of experience and love to take care of the elderly.
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Edna R.

A Caring And Loving Caregiver!

Brighton, MA

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$35/hr
10 years experience
Live-in home care
I'd describe my personality as loving, caring and professional person I like caring for seniors because I love to help others. This my purpose in life, live to help. I'm looking for a job that I can help and make difference in the person life. I started caring for seniors when I decided to be a nurse, back in my country...
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Celeste A.

Pediatric Nurse And Experienced Caregiver | Peace Of Mind For Parents

Brighton, MA

from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi! I'm Celeste, a registered nurse and pediatric school nurse with over 10 years of experience babysitting and caring for children of various ages. I'm currently pursuing my Doctorate in Nursing Practice and also work as a trauma nurse, which has strengthened my ability to stay calm, attentive, and safety-focused in any...
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Andrea S.

Needham Heights, MA

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
companionship
home modification
dementia
errands
+ 1 more
I provide in- home, assisted living and nursing home health care services to clients with limited physical and cognitive abilities. I work closely with clients and their family on an individual care plan based on their needs and desires. I am a reliable, caring and compassionate woman who has approximately 20 years of...

Janet L. says "Andrea's got a heart of gold and is so good to her clients"

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Kathy R.

Elderly Care/ Companion/

Lexington, MA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
25 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Personal care
companionship
meal prep
dementia
light cleaning
+ 1 more
My name is Kathy and I live in Lexington, Mass. My passion has always been to care and nurture the elderly, and have been doing it for over 30 years. I worked in nursing homes for several years before becoming a private companion. I have cared for stroke, dementia/ Alzheimer' s patients , MS patients and those ill with cancer. I...

Care Member says "We hired Kathy in August to help care for our father who has early onset dementia. We moved him to MA from CT this summer which was a very disruptive...

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Kayla M.

CNA Available

Quincy, MA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
9 years experience
Dementia
personal care
respite care
I am a CNA at a nursing home part-time and have been for two years. I love working with seniors, most of them always have stories to tell.

Rhett N. says "Kayla is amazing: She was reliable/responsive and always on time, she knows what she's doing and has a lot of experience, she has a brain and can take...

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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
Light cleaning
companionship
home modification
dementia
errands
+ 1 more
Hi I'm a nurse assistant (CNA )with 25 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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Nancy C.

20 Plus Years Experience In All Levels Of Care

Waltham, MA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Dementia
personal care
home modification
hospice services
respite care
I have over 30 years experience working as a caregiver and manager of care in private homes, assisted living, and nursing homes. I have specialized training working with individuals with Alzheimer's and related dementia. I am a CNA (certified nursing assistant). I have reliable transportation and can do medicine management,...

Stanley L. says "Nancy is highly experienced, compassionate and skilled. She cared for my wife during a very challenging period of her Alzheimer's care, which involved...

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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
dementia
light cleaning
errands
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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Paul M.

Woburn, MA

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
10 years experience
Transportation
errands
live-in home care
hospice services
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I am an experienced, compassionate CNA but currently licensed nurse (LPN/LvN) with 10 years experience as a HHA/CNA. I have experience working with patients with different stages of dementia, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease , hospice and other conditions and ailments related to geriatric and disabled/ special needs...

Care Member says "Paul did an absolutely spectacular job with my dad who was 93 years old and suffering from in operable bone cancer. My dad was in considerable pain and...

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Melissa D.

Compassionate And Caring Companion

Woburn, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Mobility assistance
companionship
light cleaning
dementia
errands
+ 1 more
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...

Michael P. M. says "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,...

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Rosemarie M.

Full-time Caregiver

Lexington, MA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Errands
meal prep
hospice services
light cleaning
personal care
I have worked for a nursing company before and helped with the disabled for a few years. I was more like a nurse's helper and I occupied the patient time by entertaining them.

Pauline J. says "Rosemarie was great at communicating and my Mother loved spending time with her!"

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Eduada M.

Malden, MA

4.0(1)
from
$30/hr
5 years experience
Personal care
companionship
light cleaning
dementia
errands
+ 1 more
Compassionate and dedicated Personal Care Assistant with 6 years of experience providing quality care to elderly clients, including individuals with Alzheimer's, dementia, and limited mobility. Skilled in personal care, medication management, scheduling, and family communication. Recognized for patience, reliability, and strong...

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

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Marie C.

Part-Time Elderly Caregiver

Hyde Park, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
transportation
I am a compassionate and experienced nurse with over 30 years in the field, specializing in elderly care. I have extensive experience working with a wide range of patients, including those with dementia, and I am especially skilled in providing private, in-home care that supports comfort, dignity, and independence. I pride...

Karen B. says "Marie helped take care of my mom for a year. She was wonderful with my mom, very gentle, patient and kind."

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Yasmin N.

Everett, MA

4.5(1)
from
$30/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
companionship
hospice services
dementia
errands
+ 1 more
Yasmin- I am a Certified Nursing Assistant, I went to college and I have the license from the state of Massachusetts CPR Certified and Home Health Aide Certified. My objective is to look for an opportunity to grow and learn in the positions as Home health Aide / CNA to be able to demonstrate compassion to as helping patients,...

Alan D. says "I was so Lucky to meet Yasmin. She is terrific. Yasmin helps me all day and is extremely helpful Yasmin is very considering. She cares I hope we...

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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
Dementia
personal care
home modification
live-in home care
respite care
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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Kayli N.

Experienced Babysitter With An Active Nursing Assistant Certification Available Part Time

East Boston, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hello! I am 28-year-old Physician Assistant! My new job does not start until May so I have an implement open schedule for child care! I truly love spending time with children of any age and encouraging safe and creative play. I am CPR, BLS, and ACLS certified with valid drivers license and reliable transportation.

Meghan D. says "Kayli was our first non-family babysitter and put our mind at ease. We used her for a date night. My 4 year old son was smitten and she managed his...

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  • 60 nursing assistants are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $26.67/hr as of May 2026

  • The average star rating for rated nursing assistants is 5.0

Recent nursing assistant reviews from local parents in Brighton, MA

Nursing Assistants in Brighton, MA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 8 reviews of the 60 listed nursing assistants

Anne M.

Anne is working in a large team, which I am currently supervising. She is an excellent, reliable and detailed-oriented caregiver. Anne...

- Care member

Andrea S.

Andrea's got a heart of gold and is so good to her clients

- Janet L.

Kathy R.

We hired Kathy in August to help care for our father who has early onset dementia. We moved him to MA from CT this summer which was a very...

- Care member

Common questions about nursing assistants in Brighton, MA

The average cost for a nursing assistant in Brighton, MA as of May 2026 is $26.67 per hour. Rates can vary depending on the level of care needed, such as basic companionship versus hands-on personal care. Pricing may also be influenced by experience, certifications, shift length, and whether care is part-time, full-time, or overnight.

Nursing assistants in Brighton, MA typically help with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, mobility assistance, meal preparation, and medication reminders. Many also provide companionship and monitor overall well-being. Some may have additional training to support seniors with chronic conditions, mobility limitations, or post-hospital recovery needs.

In Brighton, MA, a nursing assistant—often referred to as a CNA—typically has formal training and may be certified to provide more hands-on care, including basic health monitoring and support with medical-related needs. A general caregiver may focus more on companionship, light housekeeping, and daily assistance. The right choice depends on the level of care your loved one requires.

To find a qualified nursing assistant in Brighton, MA, families often compare providers based on experience, certifications, reviews, and availability. It’s helpful to verify credentials, ask about prior care experience, and conduct an interview to understand their approach to care. Many families also schedule a trial shift or initial visit to ensure the provider is a good fit.

Many nursing assistants in Brighton, MA are trained to support seniors with ongoing medical needs, such as mobility assistance, medication reminders, and basic health monitoring. However, they do not replace licensed nurses or medical professionals. For more complex medical care, families may need to coordinate with a registered nurse or healthcare provider.

Before hiring a nursing assistant in Brighton, MA, consider the level of care required, whether certifications or specialized experience are needed, and your preferred schedule. It’s also important to discuss communication expectations, emergency procedures, and compatibility with your loved one’s personality and routine. Taking time to review multiple candidates can help ensure a safe and supportive care environment.

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