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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
Live-in home care
home modification
personal care
dementia
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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Erin C.

Dedham, MA

from
$40/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Errands
meal prep
dementia
hospice services
companionship
+ 1 more
Hello my name is Erin, I have over 20 years of nursing experience working with many different patient populations, including acute & long term care, oncology, dementia (all stages) hospice and end of life care. I offer help, support and companionship for individuals that wish to remain at home. I also cook, clean can manage...
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Laraine H.

Dedham, MA

from
$35/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
transportation
errands
My passion lies in fostering the well-being and independence of adults and seniors. My previous experiences in senior care have solidified my commitment to this fulfilling path. As a Registered Nurse with a graduate degree, I bring three years of experience and a patient, compassionate approach to my work. I prioritize...
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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
Errands
light cleaning
dementia
home modification
companionship
+ 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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Ita S.

Experienced Reliable Health Care Provider Available Full Time To Take Care Of Your Loved One

Walpole, MA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Personal care
hospice services
dementia
My name is Ita, I'm Irish and I live in Walpole. I've been a health care provider for about 20 years now. My last client was 'J' in Needham, I spent 5 yrs. with him, he had lung cancer and shortly afterwards was diagnosed with Parkinson and Alzheimer. I used go into him in his home Mon. thru Fri. I would make him breakfast, give...

Kelly H. says "Ita is a wonderful caregiver! She treats my mother like family and has added tremendous value to her life. We would be lost without Ita! She is an...

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Jadna A.

Hands-on Caregiver

Westwood, MA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Meal prep
errands
personal care
dementia
respite care
I grew up helping my mother to care for both my grandmothers. From a young age, I developed meaningful compassion for elderly citizens. In my 20's, I began to spend my Saturdays volunteering at a nursing home; rain or shine I was there, biking the whole way. I would anxiously await those Saturdays. I would shave, give haircuts...

Matthew P. says "We could not be more grateful for the exceptional care Jadna (Gigi) has provided for my elderly mother-in-law over the last year. From day one, Jadna has...

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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
Hospice services
meal prep
errands
light cleaning
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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Mehader B.

Cambridge, MA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Errands
mobility assistance
dementia
light cleaning
companionship
+ 1 more
Compassionate, Caring and loving caregiver with a lot of experience (10+) . I worked as a Nurse Assistant at the Hospital and also work as a Home Health Aide at the home care . I am a Certified Nursing Assistant and Home Health Aide. Senior care giver.

Karen B. says "Mehader cared for my elderly mother a few days a week. My mother gets upset easily due to a TBI, but Mehader was always patient and good humored (even...

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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
Transportation
meal prep
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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Cherardi N.

Part-time Caregiver

Roxbury Crossing, MA

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
Home modification
respite care
dementia
mobility assistance
companionship
+ 1 more
I am an Exercise and Health Science specialist and Nursing student. I am very passionate about working with people, their mental and physical health. I am looking to help improve their lives with my experience I have been getting over the years. Also, to have more experience caring and working with people. I am very patient,...

Care Member says "Cherardi took excelent care of my father who has dementia and severe memory loss. She is extremely patient and kind with him. She was able to provide...

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Kayla M.

CNA Available

Quincy, MA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
9 years experience
Respite care
personal care
dementia
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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Resty N.

Natick, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Live-in home care
hospice services
personal care
dementia
I am a dedicated and compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with over seven years of hands-on experience providing direct care to seniors and individuals who require daily support. I have worked in private homes, assisted living facilities, nursing homes, and residential programs, where I developed strong skills in delivering...

Clair J. says "Resty is reliable, dependable, punctual she gave the best care to my loved one i would recommend her to any one who wants to hire her."

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Cynthia M.

Norwood, MA

5.0(1)
from
$50/hr
9 years experience
Visiting nurse
personal care
dementia
I have 3 years as an RN, 7 years of experience as a caregiver, and 5 years as a Certified Nurse Assistant. Therefore I'm a caregiver with a lot of experience and ready to work.

Jennifer M. says "Really responsible and professional "

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Miriane P.

Certified Nursing Assistant And Clinical Assistant

Brookline, MA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Errands
meal prep
dementia
hospice services
companionship
+ 1 more
Hello ! My name is Miriane. I am a licensed certified nursing assistant and clinical assistant . For the past 16 years, I have provided high-quality patient care as an in-demand CNA within surgical, acute-care, rehabilitation, home-healthcare and nursing-home settings. I assisted residents with activities of daily living...

Huerta H. says "She's got a great personality and i will recommend her for work anytime any day.."

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Sarah N.

Watertown, MA

4.9(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Errands
live-in home care
dementia
hospice services
companionship
+ 1 more
I have been a certified home health aide and experienced Certified nursing assistant for 15years working with the seniors, I am very reliable, dependable , professional and compassionate. I have worked with people with Alzheimer, recovering from stroke, Parkinson, dementia and several other cases.

Care Member says "Sarah is so kind, gentle and capable. She’s very dependable, always on time , very very professional. Excellent with my husband till end of life. She’s...

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Nicole D.

Senior Caregiver

Natick, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Hospice services
home modification
personal care
dementia
respite care
I enjoy and have taken care of seniors for 15+ years in various situations such as home care, hygiene, errands, companionship in nursing homes, during hospital stays, and hospice care. I appreciate both listening to their stories and sitting silently nearby. Best wishes on your search!

Debbie G. says "Nicole is very caring, gentle and patient. She has a wonderful ability to connect with my uncle who suffers from Alzheimer's. Her upbeat outlook and...

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Aidah N.

Auburndale, MA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Errands
live-in home care
dementia
hospice services
companionship
+ 1 more
With over 10 years of experience being a certified nurse assistant with more time spent doing home health. I have all the necessaryskills and experience to take care of your loved one. Dementia, parkinson's disease, alzheirmer's, hospice care and companion care are areas I excel in at most. I'm highly competent, kind, patient...

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

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Leilan B.

Fourth Year Nursing Student Available To Babysit This Summer

Natick, MA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
I am a fourth year nursing student, home to Natick for the summer. I go to school in Pittsburgh. I would love to meet you and babysit your kids this summer. I am active, played soccer in high school, I am happy to swim, do crafts, play with legos or play-doh, anything that would be fun for your kids. I have lots of childcare...

Erin S. says "Great with my little 7 month old daughter! Leilan watched her for almost the entire day and my daughter had a blast! On time and very sweet. Hiring her...

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Sally H.

Professional Nurse, Mother of Two Grown Children and Grandmother Seeks Babysitting Position

West Newton, MA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
Hi my name is Sally and I adore working with children! As a mother of two grown children, a grandmother and a professional LPN, I have many years of experience working with all types of children. If you'd like to hear more about my professional experience, please feel free to contact me with any further questions. Looking...

Care Member says "I found Sally on care.com last summer, and she worked with us throughout the school year, doing pick ups 4 days per week, driving her to activities,...

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Sharifah N.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Waltham, MA

4.9(1)
from
$25/hr
14 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Errands
live-in home care
dementia
hospice services
companionship
+ 1 more
Hey there, I am compassionate and dependable caregiver with 14 years of experience providing personalized support to seniors, individuals with disabilities, and those recovering from illness. Iam skilled in assisting with daily living activities, administering medication, and fostering a safe, respectful, and uplifting...

Care Member says "Sharifah jumped in with an open mind and open heart during a difficult injury with my father in law with Alzheimers. We are glad to have met her!"

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  • 60 nursing assistants are listed on Care.com

  • The average posted rate is $33.00/hr as of June 2026

  • The average star rating for rated nursing assistants is 5.0

Recent nursing assistant reviews from local parents in Dedham, MA

Nursing Assistants in Dedham, MA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews of the 60 listed nursing assistants

Penelope N.

While our family did not hire Penelope for reasons largely related to proximity, we had a very favorable series of conversations and a trial...

- Nicholas M.

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.

Ita S.

Ita is a wonderful caregiver! She treats my mother like family and has added tremendous value to her life. We would be lost without Ita!...

- Kelly H.

Common questions about nursing assistants in Dedham, MA

The average cost for a nursing assistant in Dedham, MA as of June 2026 is $33.33 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 Dedham, 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 Dedham, 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 Dedham, 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 Dedham, 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 Dedham, 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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