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Daphne C.

Part-Time To Possibly Full-Time Senior Care Provider

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Live-in home care
light cleaning
transportation
errands
respite care
+ 1 more
I've worked in the senior caregiving sector for the past 10 years. I cared separately for four private clients in the town of East Hampton where raised my children for 10 years. I am back in NYC living in the West Village and looking for a family in need of assistance. I am a kind, compassionate, thoughtful and a highly capable...

Mary M. says "Daphne provided companion care to my 90 year old mother. She was a great relief to our family and my mother really liked her. In addition to helping my...

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Mary Grace E.

Personal Care Attendant Looking For Full Time

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
6 years experience
Live-in home care
home modification
visiting physician
dementia
respite care
+ 1 more
I'm a Bachelor of Science in Nursing graduate, my professional experience with different employers has provided me with a strong expertise in personal care assistance such as bathing dressing and grooming, meal preparation and assisting clients in eating, medication management, light housekeeping, companionship and discussion,...

Glen L. says "She took care of my grandfather with loving care as if he was her grandfather for many many years I highly recommend her"

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Lavrente R.

Compassionate Caregiver

Jersey City, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hospice services
dementia
personal care
companionship
mobility assistance
+ 1 more
I am a Certified Home Health Aide with 10 yrs of experience in taking care of elderly men with Parkinson's and Alzheimer disease and Lewy Body Dementia. I also took care people with stroke and ALS patient. I can drive and willing to work at an extended hour.

Jordan K. says "Lavrente helped take care of my disabled 93 year old Uncle who could hardly see and had very difficult nights full of arthritis pain. Lavrente did a great...

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Maria B.

I Love Taking Care Of Children!

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$26/hr
8 years experience
Light cleaning
errands
mobility assistance
companionship
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello, my name is Cristina and I'm a mother of 3 children that are over 20 years old now. I have many years of experience as a nanny and senior caregiver with references. I have a CA Driver's License with a clean record, open to drive and run errands. Happy to do meal prep, light house cleaning and laundry. It would be great to...

Care Member says "Maria is an amazing professional and a lovely person. She’s very punctual and always ready to attend your necessities."

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Janette M.

Think Outside Of The Box!

Ridgefield, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Errands
dementia
meal prep
companionship
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Being a caregiver is part of me that will never be a job for me. To care for elder person is a privilege. My goal is to make a different and to enjoy the moments. Laughter is a must with music. Their is no greater joy to see someone come out of a box. Life is so fragile and knowing that you are capable to bring joy and laughter...

April S. says "Janette is a fun, warm, and loving caregiver. She is dependable and skilled. She cares for the whole person, not just focusing on their medical needs but...

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Latoya H.

Full- Time Care Giver

Hackensack, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Personal care
hospice services
dementia
visiting physician
respite care
I am an easy going, sensitive and committed caregiver with CPR and First Aid certification and more than 10 years experience working with the elderly population. I am flexible and able to work well within any setting, and provide high quality care at all times. I am very respectful of a client independence and will always treat...

Rosetta F. says "Latoya took care of my husband for 5 years until he pass away. She became a part of my family. She was amazing."

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Davon E.

SUPERAIDE

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Hospice services
dementia
mobility assistance
companionship
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello my name is Davon. I have been in this field for 10 years. I'm very much certified and fully vaccinated ready to give your loved one the care he or she needs. This is my passion, I take pride in the work that I do. I have 8+ years exp. with autistic kids My availability is pretty flexible if need be. I'm also able to...

Care Member says "Davon is a wonderful caregiver. He took care of my grandmother and she really enjoyed his energy and his kindness. I would hire him again because his...

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Remonda M.

Bayonne, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience
Hospice services
home modification
respite care
dementia
personal care
+ 1 more
I've worked as a home health aid for many years allowing me to be fit for any position brought upon me. My job was not only to assist and tend to my providers needs but I was also giving him insulin and medication. I have a lot of experience with hospice care where I help them in and out of bed, feed them, and help with bathroom...

Care Member says "Thank you for the compassionate care you gave to my mother. "

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Colleen S.

Compassionate Caregiver Available

Montclair, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Errands
dementia
live-in home care
companionship
light cleaning
+ 1 more
11 years experience with geriatric care. I am a licensed CNA, HHA & CPR certified & Soon a board certified nutritionist. When your loved one is in my care I can promise you have nothing to worry about. I have references upon request. Let me help you lighten the load because I do know what you are going through! The day in and...

Diane E. says "she is very kind, helpful and caring.! She Prepares wonderful lunches for my mom and I and her sugar numbers and health have definitely improved since...

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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
Errands
dementia
live-in home care
companionship
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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Sri-jolie B.

Hackensack, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
errands
dementia
transportation
meal prep
Hi My first experience as a senior caregiver was for my mom patients who was needing care with little things such as her laundry, making her lunch, doing dinners, helping shower, medication and I never would think I would of been helping at a young age but as I started helping and doing it on my own it made me want to continue...

Care Member says "Jolie is very sweet and hard working. I enjoyed working with her. It was just unfortunate that my father has dementia and he has difficulty adjusting...

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Nicole M.

Nikki, The Balance Of Mary Poppins And Fairy Godmother

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$36/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Live-in home care
hospice services
dementia
respite care
personal care
I am vaccinated and booster CPR and 1st Aid for infant, child and adult certified Yoga Therapist Compassionate and caring are the career driven focus values I have been working with since the beginning. I am currently continuing my education and have the experience behind me to speak on my behalf. Out of high school I started...

Care Member says "Nikki is smart and sensitive. My mom needs intellectual stimulation as well as exercise and Nikki is great at both "

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Nino M.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Errands
dementia
live-in home care
companionship
light cleaning
+ 1 more
My name is Nino, also known as Nina, and I'm a certified HHA with over 24 years of experience. Additionally, I've worked as a nursing assistant and phlebotomist at a clinic. I've had the privilege of assisting numerous clients with various illnesses and disabilities, I adeptly navigate any challenging situation. I speak fluent...

Care Member says "My name is Tamar. I am a registered diagnostic medical sonographer and I’ve been working at hospital more than eight years. It’s my pleasure to write...

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Dahlia E.

I'm Reliable Compassionate Loving Caregiver.

Union, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Errands
dementia
mobility assistance
companionship
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have CNA, CHHA and CPR licensed with almost 8 years of experience. I have experience working in assisted living for years, experience working with a couple hands on or one on one patient. I have over a year experience with behavioral problem like Schizophrenia , Bi polar, multiple personality, and depression. I am an...

Sarah F. says "Dahlia is a compassionate and skilled caregiver. She is prompt with responses and very dedicated to her clients. Thank you!"

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Lita C.

Part Time Caregiver

North Arlington, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Personal care
mobility assistance
companionship
Hi! My name is Lita and I've been working in the medical field since 2010. I have worked as a Medical Assistant, CNA, and PCT. I have always been passionate about making a difference in someone's life. My father suffered a stroke and needed aide from a day to day basis for 15 years. It has truly inspired me to help others...

Dana S. says "Lita is the consummate professional! She is very dependable, caring, and puts 100% into everything she does! I know this, because she's been helping me!"

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Ranjanie W.

Senior Citizen Caregiver.

Staten Island, NY

5.0(1)
from
$21/hr
7 years experience
Errands
dementia
mobility assistance
companionship
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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Andrea F.

Full Time Caregiver

Lyndhurst, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Hospice services
home modification
visiting physician
dementia
respite care
+ 1 more
My name is Andrea. I live in in Lyndhurst, I am Brazilian. I have experience and excellent references. I have experience with special needs, housekeeping and hospice. I am fluent in English, Portuguese and Spanish. I really love working with people, and I know it's a gift from God.

Amy E. says "I was so fortunate to find Andrea to care for my ailing mother. She is a beautiful, caring, compassionate woman who cared for my mother like she was her own...

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Pamela E.

Newark, NJ

4.8(1)
from
$25/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
errands
transportation
companionship
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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Laura S.

Caregiver

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
Personal care
home modification
dementia
visiting physician
visiting nurse
Caring, compassionate, I used to take care of my grandmother over 4 years, and I used to volunteer in my country Colombia in a senior's home, accompanying, and taking care of the seniors. Safety is number one priority, I am bilingual, and I am a currently student.

Susan F. says "Laura was very professional and charming she was patient one thing was I never had to ask her to do anything she already knew and did a good job she is...

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Marcia S.

Senior Caregiver

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
9 years experience
Visiting physician
personal care
home modification
I am very passionate and caring about seniors and the elderly. I have senior caregiver experience for nine years. In those nine years, I: * Provided companion care * Engaging in conversations * Prepared meals * Medication management * Doctor visits via public transportation and walking * Did laundry. * Light housekeeping. *...

Care Member says "Marcia took care of my father for several years. From the very first moment she started taking care of my dad, her dedication to his well-being was...

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  • 60 caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $21.17/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated caregivers is 5.0

Recent caregiver reviews from local parents in Kearny, NJ

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

Daphne C.

Daphne provided companion care to my 90 year old mother. She was a great relief to our family and my mother really liked her. In addition to...

- Mary M.

Mary Grace E.

She took care of my grandfather with loving care as if he was her grandfather for many many years I highly recommend her

- Glen L.

Lavrente R.

Lavrente helped take care of my disabled 93 year old Uncle who could hardly see and had very difficult nights full of arthritis pain....

- Jordan K.

FAQs for finding caregivers 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.

The average rate for hiring a caregiver in Kearny, NJ on Care.com as of June, 2025 is $21.17 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 12 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.

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