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Tira J.

Child/ Senior Care And Errands

Piscataway, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Hospice services
errands
meal prep
dementia
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello, I am writing to apply for the Caregiver positions on Care. com. I have an excellent background in providing care for people of all ages and conditions with more than 10+ years of experience in the field. I worked as a Residential Manager at an Assistant Living facility for 8 years. I have experience working with young,...

David And Jana A. says "Tira is an outstanding caregiver! She goes above and beyond. She is trustworthy, dependable, and very professional."

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Olga S.

Senior Helper

Bound Brook, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
errands
personal care
dementia
meal prep
+ 1 more
Enjoy working with older semi independent adults, love to help them with their daily needs and make sure they are happy and content. have 20 plus years of experience as a caregiver with excellent verifiable references. I am also an excellent cook who can cook both Russian and American dishes. I fluently speak Russian and English...

Care Member says "It has been a number of years sine Olga took care of my mother-in-law, but she was very good and reliable."

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Dana R.

Experienced, Caring CHHA And Certified Senior Care Provider

Fanwood, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
errands
personal care
dementia
mobility assistance
+ 1 more
I have extensive experience as a (Vaccinated) Senior Companion Caregiver and a CHHA provider. My approach is to care for each person with respect, kindness and understanding - everyone has a past, present and future. My goal is to provide comfort, safety, companionship, and good health for your loved one. I have worked with many...

Karen M. says "Dana has been assisting my mom since 2014 and is still employed with us as recently as 11/2020. We are so happy we found a caregiver that mom is...

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Jacqueline L.

Experienced, Professional, Compassionate Caregiver

Piscataway, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hospice services
errands
meal prep
dementia
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Bilingual caregiver who has worked with all types of seniors, from physical disabilities to mental. Have experience with hospice care and ensuring not only the patient but family are all comfortable during those difficult times.

Christina R. says "i cannot say enough good things about Jackie. In my darkest hour of losing my dad and taking on the task of taking care of my mom who had Alzheimer's,...

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Andrea D.

Roselle, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Live-in home care
light cleaning
personal care
errands
meal prep
+ 1 more
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....

Karyne J. says "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...

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Dorothy B.

Senior Caregiver/companionship

Colonia, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Respite care
personal care
HI my name is Dorothy I'm looking for a senior care job which can include companionship, meal preparation medication management doctor appointments and running errands for your family member Medical knowledge finished course as medical assistant at Sanford Brown institute in Iselin fluent in polish

Nancy L. says "Dorothy is a very caring person. When she stayed with my dad for the day, she did some cleaning without even being asked. She checked in with me throughout...

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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
Hospice services
errands
live-in home care
dementia
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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Tamar I.

Caregiver Looking For A Job

Avenel, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Personal care
home modification
dementia
My name is Tamar. I have been a caregiver for more than eight years. I enjoy taking care of people and making them feel physically and emotionally better everyday. Last person I took care of told me I was the best caregiver she ever had. I like to accompany them, listen to what they have to say and take them out for a walk...

Care Member says "Tamar provided excellent care for my mother, she was very dependable and overall a very caring dedicated person. You can feel confident when your loved...

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Diana P.

HHA Full- Time , Available For Companionship, Light Housekeeping And Meal Prep.

Scotch Plains, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Personal care
live-in home care
dementia
I had been working as a caregiver for more than 18 years. I work day and night shift as well as live in. As a certified home health aide I do have the experiences in taking care of different cases such as Alzheimer s and demensia, bed ridden terminally ill cancer patient , CVA recovered from rehab, Parkinson s, ALS also known as...

Care Member says "Diana is a very hard worker and pleasant to have in your home. Diana is intelligent, reliable and conscientious. Diana took care of my elderly mother...

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Syreeta H.

Caring Professional Hha Caregiver And Direct Care Professional

Avenel, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Respite care
personal care
dementia
Hi, I'm Professional , compassionate, and a reliable caregiver and direct care professional

Sade D. says "Syreeta is patient and consistent. So grateful that she is supporting my parents during this time."

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Michelle R.

I'm Michelle, A Caring And Compassionate Caregiver

Piscataway, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
errands
meal prep
dementia
live-in home care
+ 1 more
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,...

Jade V. says "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...

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Lilla C.

My Name Is Lilla .

Clark, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
personal care
errands
mobility assistance
+ 1 more
I am a dependable and compassionate caregiver. I have been working in the medical field for 20 years. I pride myself on being able to quickly learn new skills and adopt to any situation. I try to connect with my clients , spending time with them, going for a walks. I am a mother of two grown children . I would be great addition...

Gail C. says "This past holiday season, we needed someone to come in and care for my mom, who had recently broken her pelvic bone. It was somewhat last minute, and...

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Kristina P.

Middlesex, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Light cleaning
errands
personal care
dementia
meal prep
+ 1 more
I am Kristina, 44 years old. I have 10+ year caregiver/companion experience and great references. I have a Registered Nurse diploma (issued bu Republic of Georgia) and I got all my nursing credits done in USA. I used to be working at hospital for 5 years as a caregiver and EKG tech. I have my own transportation, I can help you...

Beth K. says "Kristina supported my mother-in-law who has suffered from a stroke and had decreased mobility. She is very knowledgeable with physical therapy transfer...

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Frances L.

Full-Time Caregiver But Not Weekends

Woodbridge, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
transportation
errands
personal care
+ 1 more
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...

Jane P. says "Frances took care of my Mom and was kind, considerate and patient. She helped with light housework and laundry, whatever she needed. She took her to the...

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Latoya H.

Middlesex, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$26/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
errands
mobility assistance
dementia
live-in home care
+ 1 more
I am a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) and a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) with a warm, compassionate spirit rooted in my Christian faith and love for God. Dedicated to providing exceptional care, I prioritize understanding and respecting the unique needs, emotions, and cultural preferences of those I serve. Known for my...

Deborah A. says "Latoya provided excellent care - she has a pleasant manner and was helpful and caring. She was always professional, attentive to instructions, and...

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Cathy C.

Loving Senior Caregiver With Over 10 Years Of Experience

Westfield, NJ

from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Personal care
live-in home care
dementia
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...
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Akosua F.

CERTIFIED HOME CAREGIVER

Piscataway, NJ

from
$20/hr
Light cleaning
hospice services
meal prep
errands
live-in home care
+ 1 more
A very compassionate caregiver with 4+ years of experience, providing personalized care to the elderly, individuals with disabilities, dementia, and more. I have a proven ability to build strong relationships with clients and families, and expertise in providing personal care, medication management, and light housekeeping. Also,...
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Stacyann C.

PROFESSIONAL HOME CARE AIDE/CAREGIVER

Scotch Plains, NJ

from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
errands
personal care
dementia
I have over 20 years of experience in caregiving with in Home Care, Meal Preparation, Medication Management, Running Errands, Shopping, Transportation, Bathing, Dressing, Feeding and Companionship. My Job is to create a safe, peaceful and happy environment for my patients and give them a happy, safe and thriving experience.
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Quennie Y.

Caregiver

New Providence, NJ

from
$22/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
respite care
home modification
mobility assistance
+ 1 more
I'd describe my personality as attentive, compassionate and punctual. I enjoy creating connections with families and providing quality care to all my clients.
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Khatuna G.

Caregiver

Middlesex, NJ

from
$35/hr
10 years experience
Live-in home care
hospice services
respite care
home modification
personal care
+ 1 more
Hello My name is Khatuna, I'm 50 years old, experienced caregiver, with good references. Loving, kind, trustworthy and very responsible person.
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  • 60 caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $24.70/hr as of October 2025

  • The average star rating for rated caregivers is 2.5

Recent caregiver reviews from local parents in Plainfield, NJ

Caregivers in Plainfield, NJ are rated 2.5 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews of the 60 listed caregivers

Tira J.

Tira is an outstanding caregiver! She goes above and beyond. She is trustworthy, dependable, and very professional.

- David And Jana A.

Olga S.

It has been a number of years sine Olga took care of my mother-in-law, but she was very good and reliable.

- Care member

Dana R.

Dana has been assisting my mom since 2014 and is still employed with us as recently as 11/2020. We are so happy we found a caregiver that...

- Karen M.

FAQs for finding caregivers in Plainfield, NJ

Most private senior caregiver services in Plainfield, 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 Plainfield.

The average rate for hiring a caregiver in Plainfield, NJ on Care.com as of October, 2025 is $24.70 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 10 caregivers in Plainfield, NJ on Care.com. You can filter and sort caregivers by distance from Plainfield, 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 Plainfield before making a hiring decision.

Yes, caregivers near you in Plainfield, 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.

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