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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)
My name is Nona. As a caregiver, I genuinely care about making people feel better. I'm patient and understanding, and I believe in treating everyone with kindness. I want to create a safe and happy atmosphere, where people can feel comfortable and connected. My goal is to help them live their lives to the fullest, even when...
Nona can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, errands, live-in home care, hospice services, meal prep & more
Skills:
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
" Nona's care for both my grandpa and grandma was truly outstanding. Her compassionate approach and dedication went above and beyond our expectations. She not only ensured their physical well-being but also provided invaluable emotional support during difficult...
Yeet M.
Patricia C.
Union, NJ
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Professional Caregiver +10 Years Experience Live In Preferred
5.0
(7)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
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...
Patricia can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, live-in home care, hospice services, companionship, dementia & more
Skills:
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
5.0
". She is a remarkable person and her dedication and commitment to providing exceptional care made her invaluable to our family. I cannot express how grateful I am for the excellent work that Patricia did in providing care and support to my mother. I am confident...
Care member
Elisa H.
Staten Island, NY
$25-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
With my child care experience, I have also taken care the elderly helping them with cleaning, changing, bathing, running errands, giving medication.
Elisa can also help with: Transportation, light cleaning, errands, meal prep
Rilma V.
Clark, NJ
$35/hr
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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.
Rilma can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, errands
5.0
"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 will see her next month again."
Yelena K.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I've worked and cared for individuals middle aged and seniors for the past 3 years, which has given me great joy and a rewarding feelings. I am now a Certified Nursing Assistant by the State of New York. My goal is to become a qualified professional nurse, driven by my strong desire to offer care to persons who are unable to...
Ryon can also help with: Personal care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Ryon cared for my son in law who died of brain cancer. Ryon was a great help to our family. He was kind and caring in his care of Jeremy. He was knowledgeable, professional and extremely capable in assisting with transferring, bathing, toileting, and dressing. I...
Mariellen P.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have been a dedicated caregiver with a 20 years experience to elderly patient with Alzheimer/Dementia. I am friendly, cheerful, with a dependable personality to make a real differences in the lives of individual as well as their family. I was employed by a family from 10/2002- 4/2014 as a full time live in caregiver to their...
Maria Beatrix can also help with: Companionship, dementia, mobility assistance, errands, personal care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"In June of 2018, I was stressed out and upset when searching for a caregiver for my aging mother (then 83) and her husband (then 87). Their wishes were to remain in their home, but they needed daily support from the minute they woke up until they went to sleep. I...
Karen M.
Andrea D.
Roselle, NJ
$24-31/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Home Care and Meal Preparation. I became a caregiver. Because I take pride in caring for the sick and the elderly. I enjoy putting a smile on the elderly face and knowing I can make a difference. I am a strong, caring, hard-working, honest individual who enjoy taking care of others....
Andrea can also help with: Dementia, errands, light cleaning, meal prep, live-in home care, personal care & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"I recently turned to Care.com in search of additional support for my sister, who has been battling multiple sclerosis for years. As my mother, who has been a primary caregiver, is getting older, the need for external help became crucial. Among the numerous...
Karyne J.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Bayola I am a very honest person who doesn't like to disappoint my clients. Helping put a smile on my patients and their family's face is a goal of mine . I am a responsible and respectful person, caring, clean , responsible and show professionalism at what I do. I got so many experience working with some...
Bayola can also help with: Hospice services, companionship, meal prep, errands, dementia, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Wound Care
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Bayola is an extraordinary caregiver and most importantly, an extraordinary person. Her love and attention to my father was incalculable. We will never be able to repay her for what she provided not only for my father, but our entire family. I recommend her most...
Bernie F.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I'm a Certified Aide with more than 8 years of experience in Caregiving.. I have experience with Dementia, Alzheimer's, and Diabetes, have also cared for other patients with different illnesses I can help with Home Care and Bathing/Dressing, Companion, Feeding, Housekeeping, Cooking, and sorts of.
I have worked with agencies...
Ruwaida can also help with: Companionship, errands, light cleaning, live-in home care, dementia, hospice services & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Ruwaida is fantastic! She is warm, cheerful & personable . She's very reliable , a great caregiver and also a fantastic housekeeper!!! She was the perfect companion for my dad who seemed happier than I had seen him in a long time !
Highly Recommend !"
Linda B.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hello. My name is Frances. I am married and have a teen son. I have resided in Middlesex County, New Jersey all of my life. I am very family oriented, and I enjoy decorating and making crafts. Caring for others and compassion comes very natural to me. I very much enjoy caring for the elderly, children, and pets and am extremely...
Frances can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, dementia, transportation, personal care, errands & more
5.0
"Fran was very wonderful and caring with my mother. She dispense medicine and gave her meals. She also took my mother to her doctor appointments, helped her with dressing and bathing and did light house keeping. My mother loved her and would've very excited to see...
Elaine C.
Extremely capable and compassionate individual with experience in elderly & child care-giving. Hard-working, honest individual who is able to take initiative and exceed the expectations of employer. Enthusiastic to get a caregiver position in a private household utilizing qualifications and care giving skills to provide the...
Maria can also help with: Mobility assistance, live-in home care, companionship, errands, dementia, meal prep & more
Natia P.
Dunellen, NJ
$20-39/hr • 3 yrs exp
I have 9 years of experience in caregiver.
I am a hard-working, honest and caring person.
I am a patient, a good listener and enjoy making a positive difference in someone's life.
Being a caregiver gives me a feeling of deep satisfaction, feeling valued.
Natia can also help with: Transportation, personal care, light cleaning, errands, meal prep, companionship & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
I have both lived in and worked with elderly patients in their home as well as in Assisted Living. As a companion and caregiver, I cooked and prepared meals, drove to doctor appointments, shopping, organized daily medications, helped get the person ready for the morning or bedtime. I was a companion as well and would spend time...
Cathy can also help with: Live-in home care, dementia, personal care
I've worked with Seniors with different health challenges both at their private home and Assisted living facilities through different Agencies. As a care giver, it gives me joy to assist my Client to rediscover their self esteem and enjoy living a fulfilled life towards the end of their life. I'm always driven love and empathy...
Jude can also help with: Personal care, hospice services, dementia, companionship
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Hi I'm Natalee I am a caregiver for over 10 years I absolutely love working with elderly I'm a very patience kind loving individual and that's all the reason why this field fit me perfectly.
Natalee can also help with: Dementia, personal care, live-in home care
I am PCA certified caregiver with couple years of experience. I have a clean background and driving record. I am very upfront, honest, reliable and caring.
Noe can also help with: Visiting physician, live-in home care
My name is Sandra and I am a Home Health Aid who has been working with the elderly for over eight years. I work in assisted living, and I also have experience in memory care for Alzheimer's and dementia patients. I have grown fond of my role in my patient's life, and I take pride in dedicating myself to making sure they get the...
Sandra can also help with: Companionship, dementia, hospice services, personal care, transportation, mobility assistance & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
I was a caregiver for a senior paraplegic for 1 year and a caregiver for a senior with dementia, diabetes, kidney failure and handicap for several years.
Asia can also help with: Live-in home care, respite care, meal prep, light cleaning, errands, dementia & more
Carrie J.
Perth Amboy, NJ
$18-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
I've been caregiving for over 30 years, I'm very knowledgeable in caregiving and giving the best assistance to whomever is in my care.
Carrie can also help with: Hospice services, live-in home care, dementia
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
Hello! I'm a compassionate caregiver with a background in multigenerational care. I'm hardworking, dependable, and bring positive energy. Recognizing the stress in choosing a caregiver, I assure you of not just assistance, but genuine commitment to enhancing your loved one's overall quality of life. Choosing me means choosing...
Ivana can also help with: Transportation, light cleaning, errands, meal prep
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Recent caregiver reviews in Colonia, NJ
Nona Z.
5.0
Nona's care for both my grandpa and grandma was truly outstanding. Her compassionate approach and dedication went above and beyond our expectations. She not only ensured their physical well-being but also provided invaluable emotional support during difficult times. Nona's presence brought...
- Yeet M.
Patricia C.
5.0
. She is a remarkable person and her dedication and commitment to providing exceptional care made her invaluable to our family. I cannot express how grateful I am for the excellent work that Patricia did in providing care and support to my mother. I am confident that she will continue to make a...
- Care member
Rilma V.
5.0
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 will see her next month again.
- Yelena K.
Ryon R.
5.0
Ryon is reliable and experienced. Would recommend to others in need of a caretaker.
- Leila J.
Maria Beatrix S.
5.0
In June of 2018, I was stressed out and upset when searching for a caregiver for my aging mother (then 83) and her husband (then 87). Their wishes were to remain in their home, but they needed daily support from the minute they woke up until they went to sleep. I was beyond lucky to connect with...
- Karen M.
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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.