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60 caregivers are listed in Kearny, NJ
The average rate is $21/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby caregivers is 4 years
Caregivers in Kearny, NJ
5.0
(2)
I am compassionate & reliable certified HHA/Caregiver with over 7yrs of experience caring for an elderly (Dementia/Alzheimer/MS/Bedridden).
I am responsible for preparing meals, feeding, bathing, dressing and encouraging the client to perform daily activities such as walking & exercising to enhance mobility. Maintaining the...
Ma Isabel can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, dementia, live-in home care, companionship, meal prep & more
Skills:
Wound Care
Home Health Aide
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Isabel was my mother's caregiver for many years until my mom passed. The care that Isabel provided to my mother greatly contributed to her quality of life. My mother was 96 when she passed. Isabel was very patient and attentive, and she always put my mom first....
Laurie L.
I am agile and young. Responsible, very observant and I like cleanliness and that they feel comfortable.
Sofia can also help with: Meal prep, live-in home care, light cleaning
Hi , I am Maria I have n avid experience as a caregiver for children , also with an elderly I was her companion and Personal Assistant . My tasks around the house were light meal preparation , traveling , companionship , going out together for a groceries, lunch , or brunch . I taking care the laundry and the house . I have a...
Maria can also help with: Visiting physician, live-in home care
Hey !
I'm Isabella
I'm 20 yo
I'm can help with meal preparation, run some errands, light housework, give company
I'm very respectful, responsible, caring
I speak English and Italian Spanish as well
Isabella can also help with: Errands, meal prep, dementia, light cleaning
Hello, I am Toni-Rene and I am an experienced care giver. I have over 18+ years of caring for my ill husband as a full time job. I did everything from manage medications, household work, transportation to doctors appointment and dialysis treatments, wound care, personal hygiene care and just about everything else in-between. I...
Toni-rene can also help with: Personal care, meal prep, hospice services, light cleaning, dementia, errands & more
Blessings, I am Dominican, I am 51 years old, I have more than 6 years of experience in caring for the elderly in this country, I am certified by the New Jersey nursing department, thank God I have had very good training in different cases of patients with Alzheimer's, nutrition, cancer, incontinence, diabetics, I give a lot of...
Heriberta can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, companionship, mobility assistance, errands, dementia & more
5.0
(1)
I am passionate about senior care and give them an opportunity continue with their independence. I enjoy helping people and promoting important health strategies to for spiritual, physical, and emotional/mental health.
Brigitte can also help with: Companionship, dementia, personal care, hospice services, respite care
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"I was told by many of my friends that Brigitte is a very capable and caring person
But unfortunately the upgrade policy has not allowed me to hire Brigitte, And I need help very desperately because I have not had a shower in six months except for being able to...
Michael S.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I've provided senior care to people in their old age. Through the years of caring for them, I've acquired a passion for the tasks I've been doing and have found personal fulfillment in helping them. I've realized my passion for social work when I was younger. It has enabled me to transition without much difficulty to providing...
Jesse can also help with: Mobility assistance, errands, meal prep, light cleaning, companionship, dementia & more
5.0
"Jesse took care of my father for 2+ years from October 2017 to November 2019. When Jesse was hired my father was 93 years old and had dementia for 5 years. Jesse is patient, compassionate, understanding, trustworthy and dependable. My father enjoyed his company...
MaryJane G.
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, personal care, dementia
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Syreeta is patient and consistent. So grateful that she is supporting my parents during this time."
Sade D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am truly a caring, honest and genuine caregiver. Being a caregiver is not just a job to me. Caring for people is something I truly enjoy, and it warms my heart, especially when I see the effects and results giving proper, quality care can have on the person's health and quality of life. I've worked for a patient, turned family...
Lata can also help with: Hospice services, personal care, live-in home care, respite care, dementia
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"I originally offered Lata what was supposed to be a backup position for my mother's daytime companion care, for which she was hired immediately. She then showed up on short notice to fill a gap in coverage for my mother's round the clock care when one of my...
David P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Compassionate caregiver with over 12 years of experience (2years paid) engaging seniors living at home to improve activity levels and general wellness. Skilled at housekeeping and cooking. A proven track record of creating healthy and positive home atmospheres.
Bertha can also help with: Meal prep, hospice services, dementia, errands, light cleaning
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Bertha was very compassionate and hard-working. She knew what she was doing and she brought good energy to my home."
Vincent A.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm Bayani a Filipino caregiver , . An extremely faithful and hard worker who does all I does with spirit of excellence.. Build strong relationship with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship. Clean house ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly shopping. Maintained clean and safe well organized patient...
Bayani O. can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, errands, home modification, live-in home care, meal prep & more
5.0
"Prince was an amazing help to our family in caring for my Dad. He is professional, trust worthy, very caring, extremely patient and a very hard worker. He is wonderful at what he does."
Care member
5.0
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Companion /Caregiver /Housekeeping.
Mature, Dependable, Compassionate.
Speaks Clear English.
PATIENT + KIND always.
Several years as caregiver to elderly parents.
Father fell, broke hip, had lung cancer.
Mother had dementia, heart issues.
Housecleaning, errands/shopping, bill paying, doctor appt, meal prep, medications,...
5.0
"Deirdre is kind and caring person. She is thoughtful and even went out of her way to research the doctors office location in advance so she could find the best place to park so my elderly Mom didn't have to walk too far. Deirdre kept me updated the entire time...
Jaime M.
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: Companionship, meal prep, dementia, light cleaning, errands, personal care & 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
(10)
I have over 10 years experience working with elderly and children. I am very hard worker honesty, friendly and reliable.
Lily can also help with: Dementia, respite care, live-in home care, personal care, hospice services, home modification & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"She is very punctual, very caring and very professional she will be a great asset for your company,"
Mikerlon V.
5.0
(1)
Ambulatory, ADLs, companionship, light housekeeping, meal preparation, medication assistance and management,
Gladys can also help with: Respite care, hospice services, meal prep, dementia, light cleaning
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Gladys took care of my husband Rick during his 9 months of hospice. she was an angel"
Rona G.
Delia R.
Nutley, NJ
$50/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.6
(10)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
NCC HHA Certified and insured caregiver with 10 years + of experience. I personally know how hard it is to find a genuinely professional, trustworthy, and compassionate caregiver. That is what brought me into this field. Rest assured, you will get all these qualities with me.
Delia can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, meal prep, personal care, dementia
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Extremely compassionate and super nice caregiver. My father has never been happier!"
Lucy R.
5.0
(3)
Hello I am a Filipino caregiver looking for a job. I have more than 9 years of experience, work with various cases such as dementia care, hospice care, and also work in an assisted living. I also provide transportation for errands and for patient needs.
I'd describe my personality as loving, caring, devoted to one's job.
One...
Maria Glaiza can also help with: Companionship, errands, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep, mobility assistance & more
5.0
"Maria is a very reliable, honest, careful person in her work, she puts a lot of effort into doing what she is told to do very well, and mainly she is very patient with the people around us."
Yrma G.
5.0
(3)
Hi I'm Leela, I am a very experienced caregiver who is passionate about the elderly with 30 plus year experience. Services and care I provide with my clients includes the following; I love to cook and bake, do their hair, cut their nails, gardening, feeding the ducks, grocery shopping, listen to their stories, read to them,...
Leela can also help with: Hospice services, errands, companionship, light cleaning, live-in home care, dementia & more
Skills:
Wound Care
Home Health Aide
CPR
5.0
"Leela was a delightful person. I loved how she was very engaging with my father, who suffers from dementia, when meeting him for the first time. Although we are not able to hire her now, I would definitely consider her in the future if she were to be available."
Kelly C.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Gladys from Bogota NJ. I am 57 years old. I have a caregiver experience of over 6 years . I am a certified Home Health Aide. I have also trained as a special needs education teacher for over 10 years.
My goal is to provide care and support to the seniors and children with special needs.
I have worked in nursing...
Gladys can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, live-in home care, personal care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"My family had the sincere pleasure of having Gladys take care of our parents. Gladys is the best of the best as she loves what she does and it shows in her compassion and patience she had with my parents. Everything she did was with a smile. Had my parent's...
Spiro P.
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Recent caregiver reviews in Kearny, NJ
Ma Isabel D.
5.0
Isabel is a very caring person.She is a very kind co-worker.She treats her clients as her family and gives them a tender loving care.
- Beatriz T.
Brigitte D.
5.0
I was told by many of my friends that Brigitte is a very capable and caring person
But unfortunately the upgrade policy has not allowed me to hire Brigitte, And I need help very desperately because I have not had a shower in six months except for being able to wash myself while in my wheelchair...
- Michael S.
Jesse T.
5.0
Jesse James T. is a well-educated experienced health care provider. He is sensitive to the patient's physical and mental needs and thus can provide aid for daily activities while serving as a companion who provides mental and intellectual stimulation. These comments are based on my close...
- GILBERT W.
Syreeta H.
5.0
Syreeta is patient and consistent. So grateful that she is supporting my parents during this time.
- Sade D.
Lata H.
5.0
I originally offered Lata what was supposed to be a backup position for my mother's daytime companion care, for which she was hired immediately. She then showed up on short notice to fill a gap in coverage for my mother's round the clock care when one of my mother's caregivers called in sick. Lata...
- David P.
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FAQs for finding caregivers in Kearny, NJ
What caregiver services can I find near me in Kearny, NJ?
Most private senior caregiver services in Kearny, 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 Kearny.
How much does it cost to hire a caregiver in Kearny, NJ in 2024?
The average rate for hiring a caregiver in Kearny, NJ on Care.com as of May, 2024 is $21.40 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 Kearny, NJ?
There are currently 6 caregivers in Kearny, NJ on Care.com. You can filter and sort caregivers by distance from Kearny, 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 Kearny before making a hiring decision.
Are private caregivers near me in Kearny, NJ background checked?
Yes, caregivers near you in Kearny, 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.