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60 caregivers are listed in Oaklyn, NJ
The average rate is $18/hr as of June 2024
The average experience for nearby caregivers is 5 years
Caregivers in Oaklyn, NJ
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have worked with seniors for over 35 years in assisting with bathing, feeding, reminders for medication, outings, light housekeeping, dressing, meal preparation. I also have experience with Dementia, Alzheimer, brain injury, quadriplegic, strokes, MS, total care, bed bound, and those that are wheelchair bound. I have worked...
Tanya can also help with: Errands, dementia, light cleaning, visiting physician, personal care, respite care & more
5.0
"Tanya has been a wonderful help to Dad. He recently had a massive stroke. Tanya is reliable, personable, and kind."
Shannon C.
5.0
(1)
I am a caring, compassionate, reliable adult with over 10 years of caregiving experience. I enjoy and am able to provide a multitude of services, including but not limited to the following: transportation, bathing/dressing, shopping for, preparing, and serving healthy meals that are specific to any dietary needs,...
Kathleen can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, personal care, meal prep
5.0
"Kathleen was extremely valued by my family and myself during a very difficult time. She took care of my mother several hours a day (4 days/wk) for the last 3 years of her life. Due to a medical condition, my mother needed constant care. Kathleen was reliable,...
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I enjoy my job. The best part about me being the caregiver is seeing them smile. I treat my seniors with respect and dignity that they deserve to have. My Experience Which includes, First getting to know my seniors such as likes and dislikes. That's the most important part being a caregiver , followed by bathing feeding dressing...
Charlotte can also help with: Personal care, dementia
Skills:
CNA
CPR
5.0
"Charlotte has been wonderful with my mom. Charlotte is very reliable, she shows up when scheduled and is willing to work extra days if her schedule allows. She is great company to my mom, providing her with dinner and a snack, and some light housework. I am so...
William W.
5.0
(1)
I am a rising Junior at the University of Pennsylvania pursuing a dual degree at the Wharton school and the nursing school in nursing and Health care management and am seeking part time work as a care companion. I previously was employed as a nursing aid/caregiver for a 61-year-old man who suffered a serious stroke that left him...
Karissa can also help with: Respite care, personal care, dementia
5.0
"Karissa was a caretaker for my dad after he suffered a massive stroke and required extensive care and assistance. She did an outstanding job of helping him with his activities of daily living, providing companionship and working with him to regain many of the...
Tom H.
Tracy D.
Philadelphia, PA
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have 20 years of experience in home care. I am a loving, caring, patient and trustworthy person who has a heart for seniors. My duties include bathing, feeding, giving medication, taking clients to appointments, to the store, for walks, doing light housekeeping, washing clothes and outings. I understand the importance of...
Tracy can also help with: Dementia, personal care, hospice services, respite care
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"I found Tracy on Care.com in 2017 when I was looking for assistance for my mom, who lives in a senior community in center city Philly. I hired her immediately after our initial meeting because she exuded confidence and competence. For the past year and a half,...
Vikki S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a Loving and Compassionate care-giver for seniors with 4+ years plus experience of in-home care. I enjoy playing cards, board games, watching TV , doing puzzles and talking about the "good-old-days."
I will do laundry, vacuuming, light housekeeping, heating up pre-cooked meals, driving to doctor appointments, grocery stores...
Lorraine can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, meal prep, transportation, dementia
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Lorraine was wonderful with my Mother! They had a great time. She took care of everything that needed to be done and they had a great visit. I highly recommend her and will definitely be hiring her again."
Lacey F.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm a mother of 4 children.. 1 has special needs. I work as a ABA in Special education full time during the school year & I work part time as a home health aide. I have my Medical assistant diploma which wound care & vitals are taught.
I started as a home health aid at the age of 21 yrs old.
I'd describe my personality as...
Melissa can also help with: Dementia, companionship, meal prep, hospice services, light cleaning, errands & more
5.0
"Melissa manages a busy schedule very well, arrives on time and ready to work, brings extensive experience to the job of senior caregiver. She is versatile and capable, and was able to manage my elderly father's challenging moods. She is also a patient and lovely...
Andrew P.
Diamante H.
Philadelphia, PA
$30-38/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Diamanté. I have been a certified nursing assistant for 7 years, with 8 years of care giving experience. I'm currently a nursing student working towards my BSN degree. I have provided care in all settings, hospitals, rehab facilities and in home. I've had the opportunity to work with many clients all requiring...
Diamante can also help with: Errands, companionship, hospice services, meal prep, dementia, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Diamante was like an angel from heaven. From the moment she walked in she was focused like a laser on my mom's comfort and care. She knew all the medical details of how to take care of a terminally ill patient as well as the intangibles of how to make her life as...
Michael Z.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am an experienced, well-qualified caregiver for older adults. I have several (15+)years of experience and great references that I would be happy to share as needed. My most recent experience lasted for almost three years, but unfortunately ended due to her need for longer-term, full-time care in a facility. I have spent...
Leslie can also help with: Light cleaning, personal care, dementia, errands, companionship, mobility assistance & more
5.0
"Leslie is a wonderfully kind and compassionate caregiver. We hired her to assist my mother with caring for my bed-bound father. We were immediately struck by Leslie's capacity for compassion and were whole heartedly confident after our initial meeting that she...
Cynthia K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Caregiving is something I was born to do. For the last 20 years I have helped those who need a helping hand. My experience lies with the elderly on Hospice care to those with Dementia and Diabetes. I've also been a nanny to three children for 5 years and I loved every minute of it. I can fit into any situation and adapt quite...
Irene can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, dementia, hospice services, home modification, companionship & more
5.0
"Irene arrived everyday to our home early, in a fabulous mood, and never called out sick. She was eager to accommodate the needs of the family. Irene kept our mom engaged in every way possible, including arts and crafts, reading, baking, cooking, and even folding...
Kathleen W.
4.8
(9)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I spent 10 months caring for my mother who was on home hospice with brain tumors until her passing in 2014. I was responsible for her personal care including bathing, dressing, medications, meal preparation, and feeding. I also took care of the household laundry, dishes, and cleaning. It was that experience that lead me to...
Barbra can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, dementia, meal prep, hospice services, companionship & more
Skills:
Wound Care
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"I've worked with and known Barb for over two years. She serves on multiple committees in our church and has an amazing memory for details. You only have to request something once and consider it done. Barb cares deeply for the people she works with and is...
Ayn M.
Jessica D.
Mount Ephraim, NJ
$22-23/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I am a Certified Nursing Assistant with 10+ years of experience. Former EMT, with certifications in CPR and first aid. Driver and fully vaccinated against Covid and the flu. Senior Caregiver
Jessica can also help with: Light cleaning, live-in home care, errands, companionship, hospice services, dementia & more
Skills:
Wound Care
CNA
CPR
5.0
"Jessica is outstanding in every way! She is extremely knowledgeable, attentive, loving and interested. Her grasp of healthcare is really phenomenal. Our dad is 93 years old and she truly knows what she's doing, which puts our mind at ease. So happy we reached out...
Care member
4.3
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello thank you for looking at my profile. I am a mature mother of 3. I resigned from a senior agency 3yrs ago. I was there for 4yrs. I felt it was time for me to work independently. I have never looked back with any regret. I am very blessed my schedule has been full. Professionally, I have 10 years senior care experience....
Nancy can also help with: Mobility assistance, light cleaning, dementia, companionship, meal prep, errands & more
5.0
"We found Nancy at just the right time... We had a previous caregiver in place that unexpectedly and without notice stopped showing up to help provide in-home care for my grandmother. I had originally hired Nancy for the weekends, but knowing our situation, Nancy...
Samantha S.
Patricia K.
Merchantville, NJ
$16-37/hr • 10 yrs exp
Responsible And Loving Care Giver . Senior caregiver
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Over 15 years of experience with pediatric and Geriatric Care. Transfers, Hoyerlift, all Personal care assistance. Proficient in Providing exceptional care in home or facility.
Patricia can also help with: Companionship, meal prep, errands, light cleaning, hospice services, dementia & more
5.0
"Patricia was very dependable. She took care of my bathing and dressing. She was very patient and thorough. I felt like a baby after my sponge bath; ready to be tucked into bed. I would hire her again and again. Patricia was a good listener and good conversation."
Doretha M.
Daphnee J.
Philadelphia, PA
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Available For Companionship, Meal Prep And Housekeeping, Full Time.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have had the pleasure of providing care and companionship to seniors for 11 years . I have experience in daily living skills, as well as more specialized care, such as Alzheimer's , Dementia. and Parkinson. I do assist clients with escort services to and from medical appointments, errands as well as social programs. I provide...
Daphnee can also help with: Personal care, hospice services, dementia, respite care
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
5.0
"Daphne is a lovely person and an excellent, responsible, trustworthy, knowledgeable and dependable care taker. She was more than a caretaker to our mom - Daphne was a friend and companion as well. Her kindness, generosity and support for our mom and family were...
Bonnie F.
5.0
(2)
I have worked with Devereux Foundation and Community Interactions Inc for a combined 20+ years. Most of my experience is in adult home programs caring for 21-65 yr old clients. The client population requires care for behavioral, emotional, and cognitive disabilities including, but not limited to: cooking, personal care, ADLs and...
Damaris can also help with: Personal care, dementia
5.0
"Damaris took great care of my family member. She was upbeat and pleasant and dedicated to providing a safe environment at all times. "
Care member
Brenda W.
Darby, PA
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
- I have a passion for helping others and will care for your loved one just like my own.
- I was employee of month 2017 and 2018 and on VIP list of Top Notch Caregivers.
- I have experience with bathing, incontinence, feeding, medication management; mobility, ambulation, fall-risks, clients with Alzheimer's/dementia, transfers,...
Brenda can also help with: Hospice services, live-in home care, light cleaning, companionship, dementia, errands & more
Skills:
Wound Care
Home Health Aide
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Brenda is a true gem. She has a wonderful positive attitude and a great sense of humor. She is dependable, punctual, and responsible. She performed all kinds of tasks for me. She is trustworthy with money and shopping. I am so lucky I found her."
Lynn E.
Loreen C.
Blackwood, NJ
$20-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Available For Companionship, Cleaning, Cooking And Transportation
5.0
(5)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hi. My name is Loreen. I am a caregiver by nature and always have been. I am compassionate and patient. I am very dependable. When both my parents had complications with their health I left work to care for them full time, after my dad died I started working on care. com with seniors. I have cared for clients who had brain...
Loreen can also help with: Respite care, personal care, dementia, hospice services
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
"I own a small agency that serves traumatic brain injured survivors. Loreen has been working with my agency for over a year and has been spectacular. Above being caring and compassionate, she knows how to support people and works hard to keep people happy and...
Annemarie S.
Lisa W.
Mount Laurel, NJ
$19-34/hr • 1 yrs exp
I Have Worked In A Nursing Home I Have Experience With Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
In addition to taking care of family members until their death, I have just received my certificate to be a home health caregiver. Taught special needs kid for 15 years. I have worked in a nursing home. I have experience with Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia. I have experience with bathing, feeding, cleaning house and personal...
Lisa can also help with: Light cleaning, personal care, mobility assistance, errands, dementia, meal prep & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Lisa is wonderful! She worked with my mom who has dementia. She is caring, kind, helpful and very pleasant. Great person to work with."
Gina S.
5.0
(3)
Hi, my name is Athea . I was Born with a Gift to serve people in need. I have a wide range of experience state certified for 31 years, I've have recently been test for, PPD , FULLY VACCINATED WITH PROOF OF CARD , clean criminal background check . Jobs Recognition 2014 service excellent from A hospital and a Hospice /Home Health...
Athea can also help with: Hospice services, personal care, live-in home care, dementia, respite care
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Known to us by her nickname Dee, Athea was an absolute asset and God send. She spent a few years with us taking care of our aunt. I believe truly that Dee made my aunt's life more wonderful than even we could. I know my aunt welcomed Dee's presents and interacted...
Tom J.
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Recent caregiver reviews in Oaklyn, NJ
Tanya N.
5.0
Tanya has been a wonderful help to Dad. He recently had a massive stroke. Tanya is reliable, personable, and kind.
- Shannon C.
Kathleen B.
5.0
Kathy was the kindest, most caring individual that I ever could have wished for to take care of my father. She really took the time to get to know him and what he liked. She was very dependable, always on time and good at communicating. I could not ask for anything more. I highly recommend her!
- Care member
Charlotte B.
5.0
Charlotte has been wonderful with my mom. Charlotte is very reliable, she shows up when scheduled and is willing to work extra days if her schedule allows. She is great company to my mom, providing her with dinner and a snack, and some light housework. I am so glad we found her.
- William W.
Karissa W.
5.0
Karissa was a caretaker for my dad after he suffered a massive stroke and required extensive care and assistance. She did an outstanding job of helping him with his activities of daily living, providing companionship and working with him to regain many of the abilities he had lost after the stroke....
- Tom H.
Tracy D.
5.0
I found Tracy on Care.com in 2017 when I was looking for assistance for my mom, who lives in a senior community in center city Philly. I hired her immediately after our initial meeting because she exuded confidence and competence. For the past year and a half, Tracy has been a wonderful aide for my...
- Vikki S.
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FAQs for finding caregivers in Oaklyn, NJ
What caregiver services can I find near me in Oaklyn, NJ?
Most private senior caregiver services in Oaklyn, 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 Oaklyn.
How much does it cost to hire a caregiver in Oaklyn, NJ in 2024?
The average rate for hiring a caregiver in Oaklyn, NJ on Care.com as of June, 2024 is $18.00 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 Oaklyn, NJ?
There are currently 4 caregivers in Oaklyn, NJ on Care.com. You can filter and sort caregivers by distance from Oaklyn, 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 Oaklyn before making a hiring decision.
Are private caregivers near me in Oaklyn, NJ background checked?
Yes, caregivers near you in Oaklyn, 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.
Ratings for Oaklyn, NJ caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Caregivers in Oaklyn, NJ are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews of the 60 listed caregivers.