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60 personal assistants are listed in Westwood, MA
The average rate is $29/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby personal assistants is 7 years
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Hello, my experience with children range from Newborns to pre-teen, I'm a mature responsible person. I worked at a family day care for over 1 year. I'm mother of 4 and they are my pride and joy, I have two 14-year-old teen, a 10-year-old and a 5-year-old. I am currently working at Boston children Hospital as a Medical Assistant,...
5.0
"Anaitza is a warm loving person, has a great personality. she is responsible, always punctual and with a big smile in her face. she is part of our family, my house is always clean, smelling good, she is...
Reviewed by shamia C.
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I am a Certified Nurse Assistant with excellent patient care and charting skills. Professional, compassionate, reliable and experienced professional CNA with years of working closely with patients to provide the best personal care.
Provide care for seniors and disable, assisting them with activities of daily living (preparing...
5.0
"Eliana is dependable and has been providing excellent care for my elderly sister.
She is always on time and goes the extra mile to provide the services that my sister needs.
I would recommend Eliana to anyone...
Reviewed by Howard K.
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I am a dedicated and compassionate Direct Care Worker with a strong commitment to enhancing the quality of life for individuals in need. With 3 years of experience in the field, I have developed exceptional skills in providing personalized care and support to clients with various physical, cognitive, and emotional...
5.0
"Adewale is passionate about work, arrives on time and is always willing to go an extra mile out of his way to get the job done. "
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Hi families!
I have been a nanny for 5 years now. All my work from the last 10 years have been based in child care. I have experience as a camp counselor, teacher assistant, and now have a moved to private nanny which has truly been a joy for me!
My childcare experience expands from premature babies to preteens. I find joy...
5.0
"Brianna helped with overnights when our son was just a few weeks old. He had some health problems so it wasn't an easy job. Brianna took amazing care of him and was a positive and friendly presence in our...
Reviewed by David R.
Susan M.
West Roxbury, MA
$35/hr • 10 yrs exp
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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...
5.0
"Susan is the most wonderful and caring person. She sincerely loves the people she cares for and it is not just a job to her. We could never imagine a more capable and caring person. We had the best when we...
Reviewed by Janet N.
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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...
5.0
"Judy is very knowledgeable in her field of work. She is adaptable in situations where she needs to be."
Reviewed by Theodora W.
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I have 17 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Grocery Shopping. I am an assistant teacher for Boston Public School, and I also have worked in Montessori for 4 years. I am pretty flexible and understanding of parents'/kid's necessities. I can adapt to schedule changes as well as different kids'...
5.0
" Norma was on time and got my sons ready for bed before we arrived back. Good communication beforehand as well. Would hire again!"
Reviewed by Rachael S.
Ludmila Z.
Stoughton, MA
$25-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
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I am a very reliable, patient, and creative person who has approximately 25 years of experience caring for children, from infants to Preschoolers. With me, your children will receive appropriate care, and I'm willing to do additional other tasks if requested. With all my skills and experience, I'm able to provide a supervised,...
5.0
"Luda was with us for over a year during much of covid providing day to day care for my 6 month old. Beyond being loving, punctual, considerate, knowledgeable and kind, she was my saving grace in helping me...
Reviewed by Steve G.
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Dear families, I'm Monica. I'm 33 years old and I'm from Colombia. I love kids and I have a lot of experience with them, I've been working for different families in the past years so far. And I was a teacher assistant in Colombia. I love to teach Spanish to the babies also I feel comfortable with all ages. I'm responsible,...
5.0
"Monica is seriously so reliable and treats the boys as if they were her own. They are always out at the playground, museums, aquarium, library, music class, etc. and she also loves to sing, dance, and do little...
Reviewed by Christina T.
Elizabeth A.
Sharon, MA
$24-36/hr • 10 yrs exp
Firm, Loving, Caring, Fun And Creative, Honest, Four Star General, Committed Professional Nanny
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I am the last of 11 children. I have 32 nieces and nephews. I have cared for all ages and personalities. I have a nanny for 30 years and enjoyed caring for everyone of the children. It makes me proud knowing I helped to create in them developmental growth, academic strength , manners, and lasting impressions. To assist with...
5.0
"Elizabeth worked as a nanny for my children 15 years ago. My twins were about 18 months old and my oldest was about 3 years old. Elizabeth is kind and gentle. There was lots of love and laundry and she did a...
Reviewed by Claire B.
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Compassionate and caring mature elder care companion offering assistance to clients including light housekeeping, errands, local drives, light meal prep, medication reminders and activities such as hobbies. I enjoyed taking care of my elderly parents very much for many years and understand how important it is for clients and...
5.0
"Barbara always has a positive attitude which she conveys to everyone. Barbara accepts and befriends everyone; she does not judge anyone on their physical or intellectual abilities. She is a caring person who...
Reviewed by Diane G.
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Hi, my name is Jenny. I have experience working with children ages 2 weeks old to six years of age for over 18 years. I'm a very energetic, enthusiastic, colorful, and fun person who loves to play, dance, and explore Boston. I am currently a 4th-grade full-time Asst Teacher in a Charter School located in Boston. I have worked as...
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"I interviewed Jenny for a nanny position and found her to be extremely qualified, polite, and outgoing. She was very good with interacting with my daughter. I would recommend Jenny for an interview for any part...
Reviewed by Melissa S.
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I am interested in working with your loved one as a Companion Caregiver. I have extensive Caregiver experience providing companionship and assistance to those in need with household chores, cooking, shopping, scheduling medical appointments, medication management, or simply just chatting or playing cards! I also provide...
5.0
"We hired Tina when my father had recently been released from the hospital and my parents needed generalized help ( they were 82). Tina was very helpful, friendly and willing to help with whatever was needed....
Reviewed by Anna N.
Isabella B.
Natick, MA
$30/hr • 7 yrs exp
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I love sports, being outdoors, crafts, music, games, and pets! I have experience as a Personal Care Assistant for 6 months, and as a nanny, for 3 children under 8 years of age, for about a year and a half. I then transitioned to Boston and nannied for a child from the age of 9 months until he was 4. 5 years old! I now live in...
Donnette M.
Newton Center, MA
$30/hr • 3 yrs exp
Providing A Professional Care That Brings Warmth To Each And Every Client Needs.
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I'm a very devoted and compassionate caregiver for the past seven years. I have helped patients with dementia, Alzheimer's and diabetes. Also activities of daily living (ADLs). In addition, which may includes help with assistive devices such as wheelchair and more. Caregiving has been a passion of mine ever since I started doing...
5.0
"Donnette has been helping me with my mom’s needs for the last 5 months. She has been wonderful to work with- calm, friendly, understanding and knowledgeable. The women she works with have also been amazing. My...
Reviewed by Care member
Katie K.
West Roxbury, MA
$15-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
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I recently graduated from Ithaca College in NY. I now live in Boston and working at an advertising agency Monday - Friday. I love children and would love to help out as much as you need it when I am free!
I swam and rowed Varsity at IC, and I am a very active person. I love children and have been babysitting neighbors and...
5.0
"Katie is AMAZING! She nannied for our three-year-old for three months. Katie is extremely patient and caring, responsible, fun, and flexible. She truly went above and beyond with caring for our son, and we are...
Reviewed by Ashley D.
Yanique B.
Chestnut Hill, MA
$30-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
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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...
Alerte M.
Randolph, MA
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
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Hi, my name is Alerte I have been a caregiver for 31 years I would love to take care of your loved one I have experience with Dementia, Alzheimer's, and special needs I Assist them with personal care including bathroom functions, bathing grooming, etc.
Following a prescribed healthcare plan and reminding them of the medication...
5.0
"Alerte is a wonderful help to my dad. She is simultaneously easy-going and has a specific knowledge and skills to deliver different techniques and practices. My dad, who has been reluctant to accept care, has...
Reviewed by Erin M.
Lisa A.
Randolph, MA
$28-30/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
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Hey families, my name is Lisa. I am a patient, dependable, and compassionate person who takes pride and great satisfaction in caring for others. I have shifted my 6+ years of experiences as a nurturing certified nursing assistant for seniors to child care. I believe that our seniors are a glimpse into our past, but children open...
5.0
"She was very outgoing and cared deeply for our kids"
Reviewed by Lisa A.
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Hi, I am Celia and I am a compassionate certified nursing assistant. I have over 10 years of combined experience working in a variety of settings. I prefer to work in an assisted living facility, or one on one, because this allows the necessary amount of time to work with each resident in a way that meets their individual...
5.0
"I was Celia's instructor when she trained for CNA/Home care and CPR. I saw her work on patients when we went on for the clinical rotation and she was excellent. Celia is a dependable, caring, loving,...
Reviewed by Jane K.
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Recent personal assistant reviews in Westwood, MA
Anaitza F.
5.0
Anaitza is very responsible and punctual. She's very kind and careful with my kids. She's able to do light house cleaning.
- Katiria N.
Eliana T.
5.0
Eliana is an excellent communicator and often sends me a daily update and reports every concern. She's also flexible and steps in whenever possible when I need additional hours.
- Kathryn M.
Adewale A.
5.0
Wale is a great worker . He is thorough in his work and pays attention to detail . He has compassion and asks questions if needed.
- Care member
Brianna L.
5.0
Brianna helped with overnights when our son was just a few weeks old. He had some health problems so it wasn't an easy job. Brianna took amazing care of him and was a positive and friendly presence in our house.
- David R.
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.
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FAQs for finding personal assistants in Westwood
In 2024, how much does it cost to hire a personal assistant in Westwood, MA?
The average rate for hiring a personal assistant in Westwood, MA on Care.com as of May, 2024 is $29.00 per hour. The cost may fluctuate depending on the type of service you need assistance with and how frequently.
How can I find a good personal assistant near me in Westwood?
Care.com has 6 personal assistants in Westwood, MA. To start the search process, you will first need to create an account by answering a few simple questions to find the personal assistant services that match your needs. You will then have the option to either post a job and receive applications from candidates, or search for personal assistants directly on the platform. You can filter results by distance from Westwood or hourly rate, and then compare the assistants' skills and services they offer. After selecting a few candidates, you can schedule interviews, check references and hire the personal assistant that best fits your needs.
What services can a personal assistant provide in Westwood?
Most personal assistants in Westwood, MA can help families with a combination of general errands, shopping, organizing events and managing a parent's schedule. Personal assistants typically do not provide child care services, but they can help by driving kids to and from school or other activities around Westwood. Additionally, some personal assistants are okay with performing pet care or even light housekeeping duties, but these duties are less common.