Live-In Caregiver – Private Duty Home Care
Open in 2 locations
Griswold Home Care posts this job separately for each location. Apply to the one where you can work: the unit, shifts, schedule and pay can differ between locations.
Massachusetts
2 openWorcester, MA (opens in new tab)
Per Diem · Posted 3mo ago
Needham, MA (opens in new tab)
Per Diem · Posted 3mo ago
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This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open caregiver jobs in Massachusetts post a median of $21 an hour, the middle half $20–$22, across 81 jobs that state their pay. Caregivers employed in Massachusetts earn a median of $19.67 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab).
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About the job
CNA, HHA & Experienced Companion Caregivers
Worcester County Area
Join an Award-Winning Home Care Team
Griswold Home Care is seeking experienced, dependable live-in caregivers to provide high-quality private-duty care to seniors and adults in their homes throughout Worcester County and surrounding areas.
This opportunity is ideal for caregivers who take pride in their work, understand the responsibility of caring for another person in their home, and have a proven history of providing reliable, compassionate care.
Applicants must have a minimum of one year of verifiable direct-care experience.
What You'll Do
Provide personalized support based on each client's individual care plan, including:
- Personal care assistance including bathing, dressing, toileting, and transferring
- Medication reminders
- Meal preparation and light housekeeping
- Companionship and emotional support
- Assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs)
- Dementia care and other specialized support as needed
Who We Are Looking For
Successful candidates are experienced caregivers who are
- Reliable, professional, and committed to providing excellent care
- Comfortable working independently in a client's home
- Comfortable living in a client’s home and providing care in a professional, respectful manner
- Respectful of client dignity, privacy, and independence
- Strong communicators with families, clients, and the Griswold team
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of one year of verifiable direct-care experience, preferably in a setting involving hands-on assistance with activities of daily living, such as:
 ○ Private-duty home care
 ○ Assisted living
 ○ Nursing home
 ○ Hospital
 ○ Other healthcare or senior care setting
- Experience providing hands-on assistance with activities of daily living
- Ability to provide professional references who can verify your experience, responsibilities, and quality of care
- Authorized to work in the United States
- Reliable transportation and ability to commute to client assignments
- Successful completion of required background screening
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous live-in caregiving experience
- CNA or HHA certification
- Dementia care experience
- Private-duty home care experience
- Experience working independently in a client’s home
Our Caregiver Screening Process
Because our caregivers support clients in their homes and become trusted members of their care team, we maintain a thorough hiring process.
Qualified candidates must be able to provide
- Verifiable employment history
- Professional references who can confirm caregiving experience and performance
- Required documentation for employment eligibility
- Successful completion of background screening
Experience that cannot be verified may not be considered.
What We Offer
- Weekly pay with direct deposit
- Medical benefits
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid sick time
- FMLA benefits
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Support from a dedicated local Griswold team
About Griswold Home Care
Griswold Home Care has been helping families receive trusted home care for more than 40 years.
Our caregivers are the heart of our organization. We value professionalism, reliability, compassion, and the commitment it takes to provide exceptional care every day.
Interested?
If you are an experienced caregiver looking for meaningful work with a respected home care organization, we would like to hear from you.
Apply today to be considered for this opportunity. Qualified applicants will be contacted to discuss next steps in our hiring process.
For questions about this opportunity, please call 508-797-0400.
Griswold Home Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
From Griswold Home Care's job posting for Worcester, MA, checked Oct 29, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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