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Dorothy B.

Senior Caregiver/companionship

Colonia, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Personal care
respite care
HI my name is Dorothy I'm looking for a senior care job which can include companionship, meal preparation medication management doctor appointments and running errands for your family member Medical knowledge finished course as medical assistant at Sanford Brown institute in Iselin fluent in polish

Nancy L. says "Dorothy is a very caring person. When she stayed with my dad for the day, she did some cleaning without even being asked. She checked in with me throughout...

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Lindsey H.

Colonia, NJ

from
$23/hr
1 year experience
Companionship
errands
light cleaning
meal prep
transportation
I'd describe my personality as caring , trustworthy and kind I like caring for seniors because it gives me purpose and connection . I'm looking for a job that I enjoy doing , connecting with others , and caring for others In my spare time, I like to craft and spend time with my kids and family . My skills include meal...
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Rilma V.

Clark, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
Errands
light cleaning
meal prep
As a caregiver, I will build relationships and help you to improve the quality of life. My goal will be to help you enjoy life. Help with meal prep, social interactions and light housekeeping.

Yelena K. says "I met Rilma first time and she such a sweet and hardworking person. She did full cleaning of my big house. Very good job. Definitely recommend her. And...

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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 10 families in your area
Companionship
dementia
errands
hospice services
light cleaning
+ 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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Ranjanie W.

Senior Citizen Caregiver.

Staten Island, NY

5.0(1)
from
$21/hr
7 years experience
Companionship
dementia
errands
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 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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Eteri C.

Metuchen, NJ

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Companionship
dementia
errands
hospice services
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I'm HHA certified caregiver with 16 years of experience. I have been working with patients with dementia, Alzheimer's and Parkinson disease, stroke survivors, those that used feeding tube. I am kind and caring person and I always do my best to do my job perfectly. Respectfully,
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Aretousa G.

Home Health Aide

Perth Amboy, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Dementia
hospice services
personal care
respite care
I am a Certified Home Health Aide with 12 years' of experience in the health care field. It is a true blessing giving love and care to our elderly. They need our love, care and attention. I love putting smiles on their faces when I take care of them and making them feel wanted... helping them go through their day with ease and...

Atif H. says "Aretousa is very caring, compassionate, and considerate! She provides home care with a personal touch! Always goes above and beyond!"

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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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Jacqueline L.

Experienced, Professional, Compassionate Caregiver

Piscataway, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Companionship
dementia
errands
hospice services
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Bilingual caregiver who has worked with all types of seniors, from physical disabilities to mental. Have experience with hospice care and ensuring not only the patient but family are all comfortable during those difficult times.

Christina R. says "i cannot say enough good things about Jackie. In my darkest hour of losing my dad and taking on the task of taking care of my mom who had Alzheimer's,...

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Ama M.

Sayreville, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Dementia
errands
hospice services
light cleaning
live-in home care
+ 1 more
I have been a caregiver for 15 years, I took care of my grandparent for so many years until God called them home. so I love taking of the elderly and people with less privilege. I do housekeeping; laundry, dishes, and etc, meal and medicine preparation, bathing (both bed and bathroom), feeding (both mouth and tube), assisting...

Care Member says "AMA was a caretaker for my step mom for about 8 months I found her to be compassionate, trustworthy and extremely dependable. She integrated herself...

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Diana P.

HHA Full- Time , Available For Companionship, Light Housekeeping And Meal Prep.

Scotch Plains, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Dementia
live-in home care
personal care
I had been working as a caregiver for more than 18 years. I work day and night shift as well as live in. As a certified home health aide I do have the experiences in taking care of different cases such as Alzheimer s and demensia, bed ridden terminally ill cancer patient , CVA recovered from rehab, Parkinson s, ALS also known as...

Care Member says "Diana is a very hard worker and pleasant to have in your home. Diana is intelligent, reliable and conscientious. Diana took care of my elderly mother...

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Helenanne L.

Part Time Or Full Time Senior Caregiver

Piscataway, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Dementia
personal care
visiting physician
I am a 50 year old mother of one. I have more than 10 years experience in child care and also enjoy caring for the elderly. I cared for my 71 year old mother through stage 4 lung cancer. I made sure she took her medications and ate nutritious meals which I prepared for her. I bathed her, did all her laundry and took her to her...

Austin M. says "Helenanne was reliable, dependable, and took great care of both our elderly grandmother and her dog companion. Our circumstances changed and we no longer...

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Michelle R.

I'm Michelle, A Caring And Compassionate Caregiver

Piscataway, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Companionship
dementia
errands
light cleaning
live-in home care
+ 1 more
l am a caring and compassionate individual with over 12 years experience. I have worked in an assisted living facility as a caregiver and medication technician assisting client with various activities of daily living such as; vital signs, blood sugar check, medication prompting, companionship, schedule appointments and shopping,...

Jade V. says "Michelle has been a godsend to me and my family. She has great rapport with my elderly parents as she helps them with their daily routines. She is very...

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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
Companionship
dementia
errands
home modification
light cleaning
+ 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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Maxine C.

Caring, Kind, Reliable And Experienced.

Union, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Dementia
errands
hospice services
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Caring, kind, reliable, and personable with several years of experience. Home Health Aid/ CNA. and First Aid Certified caregiver who will take care of all aspects of daily living for your loved one making sure they are comfortable..

David H. says "Maxine is smart and extremely competent and, certainly as important, extremely compassionate."

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Nona T.

Full Time Caregiver Available

Staten Island, NY

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Dementia
home modification
live-in home care
personal care
respite care
+ 1 more
I have been working as a caregiver for quiet some time now (17 year), I am loving, caring, compassionate person, because of my nature care-giving comes natural to me. It gives me great satisfaction to think that I am of help to someone and make difference daily in there lives. I provide personalized care and creating a safe and...

Marta M. says "Nona cared for my Mother for over four yrs.She was an excellent caretaker. She was always dependable & on time. She showed excellent skills. My Mother was...

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Natasha T.

Edison, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Dementia
errands
hospice services
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have been working as a home caregiver for almost 5 years now but have been in the medical field for 14 years. I currently take care of a 80yr old female who had a stroke last year. I provide basic care and light housekeeping. I also provide assistance with transportation, errands, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and...

Ali T. says "Natasha responds quickly and worked around any environmental issues (people coming in and out and other activities happening in the house). She brought all...

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Syreeta H.

Caring Professional Hha Caregiver And Direct Care Professional

Avenel, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
20 years experience
Dementia
personal care
respite care
Hi, I'm Professional , compassionate, and a reliable caregiver and direct care professional

Sade D. says "Syreeta is patient and consistent. So grateful that she is supporting my parents during this time."

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Pamela E.

Newark, NJ

4.8(1)
from
$25/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Companionship
errands
light cleaning
meal prep
personal care
+ 1 more
I am a certified patient care technician/home health aide with more than 2 1/2 yrs of employment experience with excellent communications skills, providing exceptional in-home care and support to clients with a range of illnesses and other challenges. Duties and responsibilities include but not limited to light housekeeping,...

Care Member says "In my experience with Pamela, I found her to be pleasant, punctual, knowledgeable and eager to assist. She can be trusted. "

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Gladys K.

Parlin, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Companionship
dementia
errands
home modification
hospice services
+ 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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  • The average post rate is $21.50/hr as of January 2026

  • The average star rating for rated caregivers is 5.0

Recent caregiver reviews from local parents in Colonia, NJ

Caregivers in Colonia, NJ are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 reviews of the 60 listed caregivers

Dorothy B.

Dorothy is a very caring person. When she stayed with my dad for the day, she did some cleaning without even being asked. She checked in...

- Nancy L.

Rilma V.

I met Rilma first time and she such a sweet and hardworking person. She did full cleaning of my big house. Very good job. Definitely...

- Yelena K.

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

FAQs for finding caregivers in Colonia, NJ

Most private senior caregiver services in Colonia, 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 Colonia.

The average rate for hiring a caregiver in Colonia, NJ on Care.com as of January, 2026 is $21.50 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 2 caregivers in Colonia, NJ on Care.com. You can filter and sort caregivers by distance from Colonia, 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 Colonia before making a hiring decision.

Yes, caregivers near you in Colonia, 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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