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60 caregivers are listed in Blackwood, NJ
The average rate is $18/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby caregivers is 7 years
Caregivers in Blackwood, NJ
Loreen C.
Blackwood, NJ
$20-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Available For Companionship, Cleaning, Cooking And Transportation
5.0
(5)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hi. My name is Loreen. I am a caregiver by nature and always have been. I am compassionate and patient. I am very dependable. When both my parents had complications with their health I left work to care for them full time, after my dad died I started working on care. com with seniors. I have cared for clients who had brain...
Loreen can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, respite care, personal care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
5.0
"I own a small agency that serves traumatic brain injured survivors. Loreen has been working with my agency for over a year and has been spectacular. Above being caring and compassionate, she knows how to support people and works hard to keep people happy and...
Annemarie S.
4.3
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello thank you for looking at my profile. I am a mature mother of 3. I resigned from a senior agency 3yrs ago. I was there for 4yrs. I felt it was time for me to work independently. I have never looked back with any regret. I am very blessed my schedule has been full. Professionally, I have 10 years senior care experience....
Nancy can also help with: Companionship, mobility assistance, light cleaning, errands, dementia, meal prep & more
5.0
"We found Nancy at just the right time... We had a previous caregiver in place that unexpectedly and without notice stopped showing up to help provide in-home care for my grandmother. I had originally hired Nancy for the weekends, but knowing our situation, Nancy...
Samantha S.
My passion is working with elders helping out cleaning cooking taking walks having good conversations :
Kay can also help with: Dementia, personal care, companionship, errands, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
I'm passionate about what I do because I love seeing seniors happy and enjoying life. I have a helping heart and know that I will help in any way I can. It is my big passion! I am always on time, full of energy, and ready for the day. I enjoy being there for someone to talk to, run errands, and play games.
Rachelle can also help with: Visiting physician, personal care
Chloe G.
Blackwood, NJ
$12-17/hr • 2 yrs exp
I've been caregiving since I was 18 years old at a senior assistant living home. I love to be able to make someone's day brighter and help out where needed.
Chloe can also help with: Transportation, errands, live-in home care, light cleaning, meal prep
Cynthia D.
Blackwood, NJ
$20/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi , my name is Cindy .
Caregiver/ Companionship
I've been working with dementia seniors for 5 years now. I really enjoy spending time with them and I'm very caring and loving person. I'm reliable and take my job seriously . I can do overnights, help with shopping, prepare food and light cleaning.
References upon request /...
Cynthia can also help with: Errands, meal prep, companionship, light cleaning, dementia, home modification & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Hello and thank you for reading my profile! My name is Rosie and I am a Mom to 2 adult children and 2 Fur Children.
I have over 25 years caregiving experience from ages Newborn through Senior Citizen.
I am versed in providing care for children and teens with ADHD, ODD, Aspergers as well as other forms of Autism and...
Rose can also help with: Errands, companionship, light cleaning, specialized care, meal prep, personal care & more
Skills:
CPR
The benefits of caring for a senior is listening to "how time has changed " cooking new recipes loving slow walks continue basic activities movies singing and dancing remembering the good old days
Dreama can also help with: Meal prep, errands, transportation, dementia, light cleaning, companionship & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
Leslee D.
Pitman, NJ
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Compassionate and detail oriented caregiver for almost 20 years. I have experience in long-term care, assisted-living, hospital setting, and private duty nursing. I find the satisfaction I can receive giving one-on-one care, not only is rewarding, but a privilege to be able to come to someone's home and make a difference. I do...
Leslee can also help with: Companionship, mobility assistance, personal care, hospice services
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"I am so happy I found Leslee on care.com. She took care of my friend "J" who had a debilitating disease for the last 8 years of her life. Leslee was more than a caretaker; she became a friend to "J" and her husband. She did her job with humor and compassion. She...
Joanne K.
4.8
(9)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I spent 10 months caring for my mother who was on home hospice with brain tumors until her passing in 2014. I was responsible for her personal care including bathing, dressing, medications, meal preparation, and feeding. I also took care of the household laundry, dishes, and cleaning. It was that experience that lead me to...
Barbra can also help with: Meal prep, companionship, light cleaning, dementia, errands, hospice services & more
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
5.0
"Barb as been great for both my mom and dad. I was looking for someone to help my dad while my mom recovered from cataract surgery in May and then again in June. My dad is disabled and my mom is his primary caregiver. She was not able to do any heavy lifting or...
Ann Marie F.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Michele. I have 2 children 27and 24. I'm also blessed with 2 beautiful grandchildren . I come from a big family and we are all very close. Family is everything to me. I actually started with senior care with my grandparents who suffered from congestive heart failure and what we didn't know back then was...
Michele can also help with: Companionship, meal prep, dementia, light cleaning, mobility assistance, errands & more
Skills:
CPR
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Michele is a wonderful, caring aide. She is very experienced and knowledgeable, and took great care of my mother-in-law. We highly recommend her!"
Joe C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a male caregiver and have experience with catheter bag changes and care, medication reminders, mobility transfers, bathing and light duty chores to help. I am currently pursuing a career in healthcare and this is the perfect position for me. I took care of my elderly father who had memory issues and ALS before he passed and...
Michael can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, hospice services, companionship, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am an experienced, well-qualified caregiver for older adults. I have several (15+)years of experience and great references that I would be happy to share as needed. My most recent experience lasted for almost three years, but unfortunately ended due to her need for longer-term, full-time care in a facility. I have spent...
Leslie can also help with: Personal care, errands, light cleaning, companionship, mobility assistance, dementia & more
5.0
"Leslie is a wonderfully kind and compassionate caregiver. We hired her to assist my mother with caring for my bed-bound father. We were immediately struck by Leslie's capacity for compassion and were whole heartedly confident after our initial meeting that she...
Cynthia K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have worked with seniors for over 35 years in assisting with bathing, feeding, reminders for medication, outings, light housekeeping, dressing, meal preparation. I also have experience with Dementia, Alzheimer, brain injury, quadriplegic, strokes, MS, total care, bed bound, and those that are wheelchair bound. I have worked...
Tanya can also help with: Visiting physician, errands, dementia, respite care, personal care, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Tanya has been a wonderful help to Dad. He recently had a massive stroke. Tanya is reliable, personable, and kind."
Shannon C.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have 16 years experience of helping seniors. Very experienced with people who have dementia ( all stages), Parkinson's and or strokes, or for companionship. I have a clear understanding how my clients are feeling about their limitations and how it might affect their moods. If I see a change in my client I immediately inform...
Leslie can also help with: Meal prep, mobility assistance, companionship, light cleaning, dementia, errands & more
Skills:
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
5.0
"Leslie took care of my father for 3 years. very in tune with what he needed and what kept him enjoying his day. understood about him repeating himself. always on time. would definitely hire again"
Ann L.
5.0
(4)
Thank you for reading my bio. My name is Heather, and I have been a private elderly caregiver for 10+ years. I have always been fascinated by the medical sciences, excelling in biology, anatomy &physiology and allied health sciences in my educational endeavors. I, proudly, joined the US Navy in 1992, and received extensive...
Heather can also help with: Personal care, meal prep, hospice services, dementia, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
5.0
"Heather has cleaned for my sister and I for 6 years. We are both in our mid 80s, and Heather is always helpful with little fixes around our home, as well as doing light shopping for hard to find products. She is reliable, trustworthy and compassionate. Very...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Most of my experience with seniors is in caring for my mother as she began to have issues with dementia. I did have one client who I took to doctor's appointments. Most of my experiences as a caregiver are with children and families as I was a teacher for 29 years before taking an early retirement and, more recently, became a...
Beth can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, errands, transportation, companionship
5.0
"From the moment I met Beth, I knew that she had all the qualities that I would need in a caregiver. From the start and through to today, Beth has proven that she is both punctual and dependable---assets that ensured me that she would get me to my doctor's...
Barbara F.
5.0
(2)
I have 30 years of experience. I can help with Personal Care and Meal Preparation, Feeding, light housekeeping, Companion. I am CPR Certified and I'm retired.
Sharon can also help with: Companionship, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia, hospice services, live-in home care & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Sharon is one of the most caring healthcare workers I've had to pleasure of working with in caring for my parents. She is hard-working, empathetic, and very resourceful. I could always depend on her to meet the needs of my parents and she made me feel at ease...
MICHAEL M.
Tammy M.
Stratford, NJ
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Focused on empathy, patience, kindness, comfort and respect.
Proud mother of adult son who has become a successful, well mannered young man.
I've been a Caregiver/Companion for many residents in their home, assisted living and independent living situations.
Provided exceptional care for my parents until the end.
Trusted with...
Tammy can also help with: Errands, companionship, light cleaning, meal prep, personal care, mobility assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Tam is truly amazing. Not only is she deeply caring and experienced in working with seniors, she went above and beyond with helping around the house and even helping plan and set up my mother’s 75th birthday party, earning her our affectionate nickname, “Tammy...
Kristen D.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a Loving and Compassionate care-giver for seniors with 4+ years plus experience of in-home care. I enjoy playing cards, board games, watching TV , doing puzzles and talking about the "good-old-days."
I will do laundry, vacuuming, light housekeeping, heating up pre-cooked meals, driving to doctor appointments, grocery stores...
Lorraine can also help with: Meal prep, errands, transportation, light cleaning, dementia
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"We have had Lorraine come in during the day to care for our elderly parents the last several weeks. Lorraine has been a God send. She takes care of all our parents needs. Nothing is too much trouble. Throughout the day Lorraine communicates with us about how...
Vince S.
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Recent caregiver reviews in Blackwood, NJ
Loreen C.
5.0
Loreen has been a life saver! Very kind, patient and dependable at a time that was very stressful! I am so happy to have found her! Can't thank her enough!!
- Cindy F.
Nancy O.
5.0
Nancy is compassionate and experienced with the elderly. She also communicates very well with us about our mother. She is flexible when needed and we are happy we found her thru care.com
- Care member
Leslee D.
5.0
I am so happy I found Leslee on care.com. She took care of my friend "J" who had a debilitating disease for the last 8 years of her life. Leslee was more than a caretaker; she became a friend to "J" and her husband. She did her job with humor and compassion. She worked with their schedule, working...
- Joanne K.
Barbra B.
5.0
Barb as been great for both my mom and dad. I was looking for someone to help my dad while my mom recovered from cataract surgery in May and then again in June. My dad is disabled and my mom is his primary caregiver. She was not able to do any heavy lifting or bending over after her eye surgery....
- Ann Marie F.
Michele B.
5.0
Michele is a wonderful, caring aide. She is very experienced and knowledgeable, and took great care of my mother-in-law. We highly recommend her!
- Joe C.
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FAQs for finding caregivers in Blackwood, NJ
What caregiver services can I find near me in Blackwood, NJ?
Most private senior caregiver services in Blackwood, NJ will offer companionship, safety supervision, and assistance with daily activities in the comfort of the person's home. Caregivers can help seniors to move safely around their home, provide social and emotional support, assist with different degrees of personal care (bathing, dressing, or feeding), and help with meal preparations or light housekeeping. They can also help your loved one with medication reminders, and some can even drive them to any errand or doctor appointments around Blackwood.
How much does it cost to hire a caregiver in Blackwood, NJ in 2024?
The average rate for hiring a caregiver in Blackwood, NJ on Care.com as of May, 2024 is $18.00 per hour. This cost may fluctuate depending on the type of assistance needed by your senior loved one and the caregiver's experience and certifications.
How do I find private caregivers near me in Blackwood, NJ?
There are currently 8 caregivers in Blackwood, NJ on Care.com. You can filter and sort caregivers by distance from Blackwood, NJ or zip code, although you can expand the radius of your search if you'd like to increase your options. From there, compare candidates by reading about their experience working with seniors, the type of caregiving services they provide, and their hourly rate. Be sure to run background checks and check references from other families in Blackwood before making a hiring decision.
Are private caregivers near me in Blackwood, NJ background checked?
Yes, caregivers near you in Blackwood, NJ on Care.com are asked to complete an annual background check called a CareCheck. Senior caregivers who complete this background check will have a badge on their profile displaying the date it was run. While CareCheck is a good start, we strongly recommend that you follow some additional steps for hiring a caregiver for seniors safely, which include interviewing candidates, checking references, and running your own background check. Visit our Safety Center to learn more.
Ratings for Blackwood, NJ caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.5 / 5
Caregivers in Blackwood, NJ are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 9 reviews of the 60 listed caregivers.