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Violeta P.

Home Health Aide/Caregiver

Carteret, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Personal care
dementia
I have always enjoyed working with the elderly people. I have great respect for their wisdom and really listen to their needs and concerns. Thus, I was assisting seniors as a live-in/live-out aide for over 20 years. Through my years of service I have acquired a great deal of experience and outstanding references. In the past, I...

Lisa Z. says "Violeta was employed by our family 2015-2017. During that time she cared for our invalid mother who was wheelchair bound. Violeta's duties included all...

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Ingrid R.

Loving Passionate Fun And Reliable Caregiver Here To Help Care For Your Loved Ones In Need

Carteret, NJ

from
$25/hr
8 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
errands
dementia
companionship
I'd describe my personality as Reliable Honest Hardworking I like caring for seniors because they hit a soft spot in my heart they are like children and I love making them happy I'm looking for a job that I can help and make happy with my caring attention and details I started caring for seniors when my husband asked me...
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Maryam H.

It's In My Nature To Genuinely Care.

Carteret, NJ

from
$20/hr
12 years experience
Transportation
meal prep
light cleaning
errands
companionship
I'd describe my personality as , friendly, funny, and caring. I like caring for seniors because , it makes me feel good to help others who can't help themselves or just need a little help in their lives. I'm looking for a job that can be flexible, understanding of my personal time, a job willing to see my dedication as a...
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Alero J.

Carteret, NJ

from
$40/hr
11 years experience
Live-in home care
light cleaning
meal prep
errands
dementia
+ 1 more
Compassionate and Experienced Caregiver Dedicated and compassionate caregiver with a strong passion for helping others. With experience in memory care and a deep understanding of dementia and aging-related challenges, I provide personalized, attentive, and respectful care to seniors. My goal is to enhance their quality of life,...
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Sharon C.

Sharon Chin

Carteret, NJ

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Respite care
meal prep
transportation
light cleaning
errands
+ 1 more
Hello my name is Sharon C. I have worked with the elderly as well as the disabled (Cerebral Pasly) patient for over 30 years. I have done tech care, Gtube care and change also gtube feeding. Seizures disorder as well as personal care. Please give me a call if these skills would be helpful to you.
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Letica C.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Carteret, NJ

from
$25/hr
17 years experience
Mobility assistance
hospice services
dementia
companionship
Devoted CNA, providing exemplary service to individuals in residential and rehabilitation care environments with respect and consideration for 16 years. Expert at monitoring client behaviors and encouraging participation in healthy activities within care plan. Familiar with communicaing to family and healthcare team regarding...
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Natia D.

Caring Caregiver

Staten Island, NY

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
3 years experience
Transportation
personal care
meal prep
light cleaning
companionship
I am very caring and loving caregiver who cares about patients and want to make them feel safe and happy.
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Patricia C.

Professional Caregiver +10 Years Experience Live In Preferred

Union, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Light cleaning
hospice services
live-in home care
errands
dementia
+ 1 more
I am a professional caregiver with over 10 years experience. I am ethical and will also treat my client's information private. I have certificates in HHA, PCA and hospice care. I have worked for clients for two years being minimal and six years the most as a live in. I have empathy towards the people I care for and love what...

Care Member says ". She is a remarkable person and her dedication and commitment to providing exceptional care made her invaluable to our family. I cannot express how...

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Cathi A.

Part Time Care Giver Available

Parlin, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Personal care
dementia
I began working with children 10 years ago after I retired from my full time job. I have vast experience working with senior citizens as I was the sole caregiver to my elderly mother for 15 years as she suffered from Parkinson's disease. I have a gentle approach and would love the opportunity to assist any family in need of...

Dawn V. says "Cathi takes a sincere interest in those she cares for. She is very reliable and so helpful with everything. Cathi helped us with my Mom who has dementia...

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Ayesha A.

Compassionate Senior Caregiver With A Heart For Helping

Staten Island, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Live-in home care
light cleaning
meal prep
hospice services
dementia
+ 1 more
As a compassionate and dedicated I individual, I am passionate about helping others and providing quality care. I have a strong sense of empathy, patience, and attention to detail, which allows me to support individuals in need with dignity and respect. I am experienced in assisting with daily activities such as bathing,...

Care Member says "I can't say enough good things about Ayesha. Kind, caring, and most of all, very attentive. You would be lucky to have her. Not enough stars to rate...

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Lela K.

Smile Creator

Rahway, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience
Respite care
personal care
live-in home care
dementia
I'm Lela 47 years old female, friendly and nice person and looking for a job to take care elderly person . Have been working as a caregiver for 10 years. Loved doing my job and willing to do the same for future. Had been helpful and reliable all the time. Helping others is my lovely thing to do. Fully vaccinated (Booster). I...

Ekaterine T. says "Lela is one of the best I've ever seen as my mother in low's caregiver,,she was with her more then two years, She adored Lela because she made her life...

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Shaniqua W.

Great Company

Vauxhall, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Personal care
meal prep
light cleaning
errands
dementia
I am an experienced caregiver and companion with 15 years of hands-on experience providing compassionate care to individuals in need. I am dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for those I care for and have developed strong skills in medication management, companionship, mobility assistance, feeding, housekeeping and...

Amy C. says "Shaniqua was very thorough, personable and extremely caring. She was wonderful with my father and I highly recommend her..."

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Ranjanie W.

Senior Citizen Caregiver.

Staten Island, NY

5.0(1)
from
$21/hr
7 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
mobility assistance
errands
dementia
+ 1 more
I am a dedicated and caring worker who has been taking care of young children and elderly individuals since 2016. Responsibilities include: 1. Providing a warm and welcoming care environment 2. Listening to a patient's needs, wants, and other suggestions about their care 3. Attending to patient's hygienic needs such as bathing,...

Renuka K. says "She is very responsible and a great person."

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Gladys K.

Parlin, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Hospice services
home modification
light cleaning
errands
dementia
+ 1 more
I am a experience, respectful, patient, loving and caring, reliable, trust, wealthy, Caregiver for 23 years I work private and with agency and I am State certified home health aid with Valid driving license, experienced with verity's of conditions such as hospice, bedbound,, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, stroke,...

Sally H. says "Gladys cared for my mother while she was in hospice at home. As a family, we could not have asked for a more kinder, compassionate care taker. It was so...

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Jina T.

Seeking Full Time Position

Scotch Plains, NJ

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
mobility assistance
errands
dementia
+ 1 more
Senior caregiver available with 10+years experience . Medication prompting , bathing , dressing , helping stay physically and mentally active . Light housekeeping and errands, but most importantly, excellent care and companionship for your loved one .
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Pauline B.

Full Time Availability

Elizabeth, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
mobility assistance
errands
dementia
+ 1 more
I've been a caregiver for 14 years as a CHHA . I became a caregiver because of my mother she had become ill and needed home care. I decided to put my career on hold to help her during her time of illness after she had passed I decided that helping others gave me a sense of fulfillment. I have experience with early onset Dementia...

Enid R. says "Pauline is one in million! She is responsible, dependable and a pleasure to be with!"

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Teona T.

Personal Care

Springfield, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Light cleaning
home modification
live-in home care
errands
dementia
+ 1 more
Hello, My name is Teona. I'm 33 years old and have 8 years experience as a caregiver/companion. I'm from country Georgia, college graduate. Certified phlebotomist and EKG technician. I have experience with dementia, memory care, Parkinson's disease, diabetes, mobility assistance. I love helping people and especially elder. I...

Marianne R. says "Teona is very capable and is a wonderful caregiver for my Mother. She is patient and smart and is enjoyable to have in our home."

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Donette B.

I First Started Taking Care Of My Mom And Dad .

Union, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Personal care
I enjoyed the company of being around elderly people. I was the caregiver for my parents for over 10 years. Since then I have the love for elderly people.

Cavel B. says "Donette is the most compassionate person I know, she's very caring and very caring. Donette goes above and beyond to get her job done. Hiring Donette would...

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Tamar I.

Caregiver Looking For A Job

Avenel, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Personal care
home modification
dementia
My name is Tamar. I have been a caregiver for more than eight years. I enjoy taking care of people and making them feel physically and emotionally better everyday. Last person I took care of told me I was the best caregiver she ever had. I like to accompany them, listen to what they have to say and take them out for a walk...

Care Member says "Tamar provided excellent care for my mother, she was very dependable and overall a very caring dedicated person. You can feel confident when your loved...

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Dana R.

Experienced, Caring CHHA And Certified Senior Care Provider

Fanwood, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Mobility assistance
meal prep
personal care
errands
dementia
+ 1 more
I have extensive experience as a (Vaccinated) Senior Companion Caregiver and a CHHA provider. My approach is to care for each person with respect, kindness and understanding - everyone has a past, present and future. My goal is to provide comfort, safety, companionship, and good health for your loved one. I have worked with many...

Karen M. says "Dana has been assisting my mom since 2014 and is still employed with us as recently as 11/2020. We are so happy we found a caregiver that mom is...

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  • 60 caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $25.83/hr as of August 2025

  • The average star rating for rated caregivers is 5.0

Recent caregiver reviews from local parents in Carteret, NJ

Caregivers in Carteret, NJ are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 3 reviews of the 60 listed caregivers

Violeta P.

Violeta was employed by our family 2015-2017. During that time she cared for our invalid mother who was wheelchair bound. Violeta's duties...

- Lisa Z.

Patricia C.

. She is a remarkable person and her dedication and commitment to providing exceptional care made her invaluable to our family. I cannot...

- Care member

Cathi A.

Cathi takes a sincere interest in those she cares for. She is very reliable and so helpful with everything. Cathi helped us with my Mom...

- Dawn V.

FAQs for finding caregivers in Carteret, NJ

Most private senior caregiver services in Carteret, 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 Carteret.

The average rate for hiring a caregiver in Carteret, NJ on Care.com as of August, 2025 is $25.83 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.

There are currently 6 caregivers in Carteret, NJ on Care.com. You can filter and sort caregivers by distance from Carteret, 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 Carteret before making a hiring decision.

Yes, caregivers near you in Carteret, 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.

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