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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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Mary P.

RN

West Newton, MA

from
$26/hr
10 years experience
Respite care
personal care
hospice services
dementia
As an RN for 35+ years, I have lots of experience caring for the elderly: helping with daily needs, administering medications, assisting with dementia, assisting with physical needs, and of course, safety is a priority, etc. Unfortunately, I am NOT available for laundry, housekeeping services, providing transportation. Also, I...
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Elena C.

18 Years Old Rising College Student (nursing)

West Newton, MA

from
$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I love working with kids and come from a large family, so I've been around them my entire life. I've helped take care of my two younger siblings since they were infants, and of my cousins when they were toddlers. I am a lover of the arts; I love singing, dancing, acting, and am supportive of any other interests. I am a little...
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Sally H.

Retired LPN Nurse Available Part-time As Adult/Elderly And Child Caregiver

West Newton, MA

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Hi there - Sally here! Originally from Boston MA, I relocated to Denver in 2016 to be near my son & daughter-in-law to help w/my 2 grandchildren. I Just moved back to Massachusetts! About me: I worked as an LPN Nurse/Caregiver for 20+ yrs. I've worked w/children, the elderly, & adult patients; w/a focus on patient's needs,...
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Jadna A.

Hands-on Caregiver

Westwood, MA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Personal care
meal prep
errands
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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Mehader B.

Cambridge, MA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
errands
mobility assistance
dementia
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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Michelle C.

Companion, Housekeeping Etc.

Watertown, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have 8 years of Nursing Home experience as an Activities Director, I have worked with adults with Developmental Disabilities in Day Program and Residential settings. I worked as a Residential Program Director for Residental Group Homes for over 3 years. Over the last 10 years I have worked with Elders in their homes, Assisted...

Susan D. says "Michelle is caring, kind, capable and reliable !"

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Anne M.

Allston, MA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
18 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
hospice services
meal prep
dementia
companionship
+ 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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Kenia A.

CNA

Cambridge, MA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Home modification
errands
light cleaning
dementia
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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Aidah N.

Auburndale, MA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Hospice services
errands
live-in home care
dementia
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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Jessica V.

SENIOR CARE

Everett, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
respite care
errands
dementia
+ 1 more
I am a conscientious, reliable and experienced PCA. My experience is extensive including home care and work in facilities. I am proficient with assisting in activities of daily life, hoyer lift and pivot transfers, g-tube feeding and many other caregiving tasks. I went to Horizon Health Care Institute in Florida where I...

Katie S. says "Jessica took care of my dad, who had Parkinson's, during the last years of his life. I honestly believe we should all be so blessed to have someone like...

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Nicole D.

Senior Caregiver

Natick, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Personal care
hospice services
home modification
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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Adela N.

Full Time Caregiver Available

Waltham, MA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Respite care
personal care
hospice services
dementia
I'm a Certified Nursing Assistant and I have 11 years experience. I have worked with patients with stroke, diabetes, Alzheimer, dementia and Parkinson. I enjoy working with seniors because I learn a lot from them and they make me appreciate the little things in life. I can monitor medication, help with exercise, meal...

Susan B. says "Adela cared for my Dad the last few months of his life. My Dad had severe dementia and Parkinson's. No matter how difficult the situation, Adela was...

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Kathy R.

Elderly Care/ Companion/

Lexington, MA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
personal care
dementia
companionship
+ 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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Monica N.

Waltham, MA

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
5 years experience
Respite care
personal care
live-in home care
dementia
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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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
Personal care
hospice services
home modification
dementia
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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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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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
Mobility assistance
home modification
respite care
dementia
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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Nicauris P.

Roxbury, MA

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
8 years experience
Home modification
errands
live-in home care
dementia
companionship
+ 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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  • 60 nursing assistants are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.25/hr as of April 2026

  • The average star rating for rated nursing assistants is 5.0

Recent nursing assistant reviews from local parents in West Newton, MA

Nursing Assistants in West Newton, MA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews of the 60 listed nursing assistants

Sally H.

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...

- Care member

Jadna A.

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...

- Matthew P.

Mehader B.

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...

- Karen B.

Common questions about nursing assistants in West Newton, MA

The average cost for a nursing assistant in West Newton, MA as of April 2026 is $20.25 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 West Newton, 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 West Newton, 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 West Newton, 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 West Newton, 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 West Newton, 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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