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60 caregivers are listed in Colonia, NJ
The average rate is $20/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby caregivers is 2 years
Caregivers in Colonia, NJ
5.0
(1)
Here's a little bit about me. My name is Elizabeth, but I prefer to be called Liz. I am a mother of 3 sons and a grandmother to 2 beautiful granddaughters, whom I adore. I also had another very important person in my life, my mother.
I, personally took care of my mother for over 10 years. My mother suffered from mental...
Elizabeth can also help with: Mobility assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, errands, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Elizabeth has been working with my mom for over the past 2 years. She is an amazing person and an absolute caring care taker. I wouldn't ask for a better person to care for my loved one.
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Care member
Petal M.
Colonia, NJ
$20-30/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
"As a compassionate and dedicated caregiver, I have a passion for helping others maintain their independence and quality of life. With (number)years experience in the caregiving field. I have developed a strong skillset in assisting individuals with daily task managing medications, and providing emotional support. My warm and...
Petal can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, personal care, meal prep, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
5.0
"Petal is a dependable hard working young women. She does very well for all kinds of people. She will be an asset to any job she applies for. I recommend her highly"
Carol S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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...
Helenanne can also help with: Personal care, visiting physician, dementia
5.0
"Helenanne was reliable, dependable, and took great care of both our elderly grandmother and her dog companion. Our circumstances changed and we no longer required her services, but would absolutely recommend her!"
Austin M.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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,...
Michelle can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep, errands, live-in home care & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"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 patient, compassionate and personable. I am so glad we found her!"
Jade V.
5.0
(8)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have worked with Patients with MS, Alzheimer's dementia and also some physical disabilities.
I'm a social work major, so I also have a more psychological understanding of patients struggles and needs.
I'm hard working and willing to go above and beyond to make my clients happy.
Non smoker.
Experienced in bathing...
Shanice can also help with: Hospice services, personal care, dementia, live-in home care
5.0
"Shanice is a great person. She became more than just a caregiver to our family, she became family."
Jude R.
3.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I love working with seniors and children They tend to have a lot of stories and I am interested in hearing about them. I have worked with seniors for about 8 years and been in childcare over 20 years. I am very patient and jovial.
Kethrina can also help with: Errands, companionship, light cleaning, meal prep, personal care, dementia & more
3.0
"We exchanged emails, and talked over the phone few times but when we set a time for interview she never showed up. She seemed very professional and courteous on the phone but standing us up (myself going to my mom's and my mom and granny) and not showing up ruined...
Banu F.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a compassionate and empathetic person by nature and this makes me love my job as a caregiver. I have been a caregiver almost my adult life. It started when I chose to take care of my sick granddad. During my teenage years I will walk to my grandpa's house to help grandma provide him with activities of daily living. It was a...
Atlanta can also help with: Live-in home care, home modification, personal care, respite care, dementia
5.0
"Atlanta was dependable, trustworthy, and experienced."
Kevin G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I've been a caregiver for 10+ years as a CHHA . The reason why I became a caregiver was because of my mother she had become ill and needed home care so 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 knowing that I was...
Pauline can also help with: Errands, companionship, dementia, mobility assistance, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Pauline is one in million! She is responsible, dependable and a pleasure to be with!"
Enid R.
5.0
(4)
I have 10 years experience with:Blind, Dialysis, Dementia, Wheelchair, Diabetes, cooking, cleaning, massage.
Irine can also help with: Dementia, errands, hospice services, light cleaning, companionship, live-in home care & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Reliable, helpful, friendly, caring."
Carmela F.
Eteri C.
Metuchen, NJ
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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,
Eteri can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, companionship, live-in home care, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as compassinate, compassionate, d, responsible
I like caring for seniors because they deserve the best in thier golden years, rewarding experience
I'm looking for a job that is steady
I started caring for seniors when I was 16
In my spare time, I like to cook, exercise, garden, read
One thing...
Cindy can also help with: Errands, companionship, meal prep, dementia, mobility assistance, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Cindy has been and still is the perfect person to help my mom! She is caring and always lets me know what is going on with her too."
Kathy C.
Olha D.
Clark, NJ
$18-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi, my name is Olha.
I am dependable and compassionate caregiver that has over 10 years of history working in home care industry. In the past, I have assisted clients by managing their daily activities, engaged in friendly conversations and maintained the household.
I try to connect with my clients by spending time with them:...
Olha can also help with: Dementia, personal care
5.0
"Olha was my mother's caregiver for over 7 years. I found her to be very reliable and trustworthy. She was very knowledgeable about all aspects of her care, handling medical, doctors and nurses, cooking and cleaning and socializing. My mother was bedridden the...
William G.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have experience with patients on hospice in bed 10 years experience.
Experience with patients that are totally blind, medication management, insulin and diabetes management Parkinson, dementia, stroke survivors, cancer I use Hoyer lift, I do live-in/ out position.
I drive
I work in New York if needed
I work with Agencies...
Josefina can also help with: Companionship, hospice services, home modification, errands, light cleaning, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Josefina is a caring professional who helped me while healing from a shoulder replacement before I regained use of the arm/hand. I will definitely hire her again when funds allow. I recommend her highly. Josefina gives 110% to everything she does. I feel safe when...
Gina B.
Syreeta H.
Newark, NJ
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Caring Professional Hha Caregiver And Direct Care Professional
5.0
(1)
Hi, I'm Professional , compassionate, and a reliable caregiver and direct care professional
Syreeta can also help with: Respite care, dementia, personal care
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Syreeta is patient and consistent. So grateful that she is supporting my parents during this time."
Sade D.
Katerina G.
Dunellen, NJ
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Professional caregiver with 15 years of experience looking live out job to care for your loved ones. I worked for a lovely couple for 10 years, caring for them until they both unfortunately passed away . I helped with all aspects of patient care, assisted with medications, exercise, light housekeeping, laundry, cooking,...
Katerina can also help with: Companionship, home modification, errands, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep & more
5.0
"Katerina worked for my family for 10 years taking care of both of my parents. She did everything! Doctors appointments dentist appointments, Medication reminders,prepared meals, did laundry, cleaning, grocery shopping and any personal care that was necessary. She...
Susan S.
5.0
(1)
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..
Maxine can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, light cleaning, errands, personal care, hospice services & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
CPR
5.0
"Maxine is smart and extremely competent and, certainly as important, extremely compassionate."
David H.
5.0
(1)
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...
Cathi can also help with: Dementia, personal care
5.0
"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 and Cathi really too the time to understand my Mom and developed a wonderful relationship with her."
Dawn V.
5.0
(2)
In addition of regular daily care, like bathing, changing, light stretching and or exercises. I'm able to provide medication assistance & First Aid
Julia can also help with: Live-in home care
Skills:
CNA
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
5.0
"We were incredibly blessed to have Julia take care of our parents. I never had any doubt that she was treating them like her own family. Julia is incredibly smart, competent and loving. I would recommend her without the slightest hesitation. Anyone would be so...
Care member
5.0
(3)
My name is Violeta. I am a certified home health aide. 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. I have worked in NYC, Westport, CT and New Jersey. Through...
Violeta can also help with: Personal care, dementia
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"She is an excellent caregiver. Very caring and trustworthy. During the years while she was taking care of my limited mobility father she provided the best care. Always exceeding our expectations and stepping out of her personal life to put the needs and necessities...
Daniel R.
5.0
(1)
I am a compassionate person, dedicated to my work, I enjoy doing it and I do it with love, I follow orders and I'm very patient, active, flexible, I've been a professional caregiver for the past 6 years I work with both elderly and children. I can assist with meal prep and transportation as well. I'm an organizer, planner, and...
Yesenia can also help with: Meal prep, hospice services, personal care, dementia, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Very reliable caregiver, kind and loving, you will find a person that you can trust if you hire Yesenia, as a caregiver always follows instructions as you request and very flexible."
Joana T.
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Recent caregiver reviews in Colonia, NJ
Elizabeth A.
5.0
Elizabeth has been working with my mom for over the past 2 years. She is an amazing person and an absolute caring care taker. I wouldn't ask for a better person to care for my loved one.
- Care member
Petal M.
5.0
Miss M. was very Hardworking and dedicated to Her duties and went above and beyond our Expectations. We hired her to care for our grandmother, who wasn't doing too well. She had her from being bed ridden to gardening and more in a few months. We appreciate everything she's done for her giving her...
- Aubrey P.
Helenanne L.
5.0
Helenanne was reliable, dependable, and took great care of both our elderly grandmother and her dog companion. Our circumstances changed and we no longer required her services, but would absolutely recommend her!
- Austin M.
Michelle R.
5.0
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 patient, compassionate and personable. I am so glad we found her!
- Jade V.
Shanice H.
5.0
Shanice is a modern girl with an old soul. Having her care for my mother has been a blessing. She is so patient, attentive, caring, neat and insightful. She cooks for my mother and has a great sense of humor for my mother ridiculous orders. I would definitely recommend Shanice to anyone looking for...
- Erica C.
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FAQs for finding caregivers in Colonia, NJ
What caregiver services can I find near me 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.
How much does it cost to hire a caregiver in Colonia, NJ in 2024?
The average rate for hiring a caregiver in Colonia, NJ on Care.com as of May, 2024 is $20.00 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 Colonia, NJ?
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.
Are private caregivers near me in Colonia, NJ background checked?
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.