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Eteri C.

Metuchen, NJ

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Companionship
dementia
light cleaning
live-in home care
errands
+ 1 more
I'm HHA certified caregiver with 16 years of experience. I have been working with patients with dementia, Alzheimer's and Parkinson disease, stroke survivors, those that used feeding tube. I am kind and caring person and I always do my best to do my job perfectly. Respectfully,
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Maxine C.

Caring, Kind, Reliable And Experienced.

Union, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Dementia
errands
meal prep
personal care
hospice services
+ 1 more
Caring, kind, reliable, and personable with several years of experience. Home Health Aid/ CNA. and First Aid Certified caregiver who will take care of all aspects of daily living for your loved one making sure they are comfortable..

David H. says "Maxine is smart and extremely competent and, certainly as important, extremely compassionate."

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Rilma V.

Clark, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
Errands
light cleaning
meal prep
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.

Yelena K. says "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...

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Latoya H.

Middlesex, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$26/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Companionship
dementia
live-in home care
mobility assistance
errands
+ 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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Dana R.

Fanwood, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Companionship
dementia
mobility assistance
personal care
errands
+ 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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Lisa K.

CAREGIVER WITH HEART OF GOLD

Westfield, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$33/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Companionship
errands
meal prep
mobility assistance
hospice services
+ 1 more
I have been an elder caregiver for 3 years. I am certified in First Aid, CPR and AED. I am also a trained professional flight attendant who had the honor to provide full time at home Hospice care for my father until his passing in October, 2018. I am a caring, nurturing individual who will care for your family members as if they...

Paula Z. says "I have had Lisa help with senior care for both my mother, and my father. She is extremely caring, conscientious, and goes above and beyond. I would highly...

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Teona T.

Personal Care

Springfield, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Companionship
dementia
light cleaning
live-in home care
errands
+ 1 more
Hello, My name is Teona. I'm 33 years old and have 8 years experience as a caregiver/companion. I'm from country Georgia, college graduate. Certified phlebotomist and EKG technician. I have experience with dementia, memory care, Parkinson's disease, diabetes, mobility assistance. I love helping people and especially elder. I...

Marianne R. says "Teona is very capable and is a wonderful caregiver for my Mother. She is patient and smart and is enjoyable to have in our home."

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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
Personal care
respite 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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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
Companionship
dementia
live-in home care
meal prep
errands
+ 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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Lela K.

Smile Creator

Rahway, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
7 years experience
Dementia
live-in home care
personal care
respite care
I'm Lela 47 years old female, friendly and nice person and looking for a job to take care elderly person . Have been working as a caregiver for 10 years. Loved doing my job and willing to do the same for future. Had been helpful and reliable all the time. Helping others is my lovely thing to do. Fully vaccinated (Booster). I...

Ekaterine T. says "Lela is one of the best I've ever seen as my mother in low's caregiver,,she was with her more then two years, She adored Lela because she made her life...

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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
Dementia
home modification
personal care
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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Lilla C.

My Name Is Lilla .

Clark, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Companionship
errands
mobility assistance
personal care
light cleaning
+ 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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Patricia C.

Professional Caregiver +10 Years Experience Live In Preferred

Union, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Companionship
dementia
light cleaning
live-in home care
errands
+ 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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Helenanne L.

Part Time Or Full Time Senior Caregiver

Piscataway, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Dementia
personal care
visiting physician
I am a 50 year old mother of one. I have more than 10 years experience in child care and also enjoy caring for the elderly. I cared for my 71 year old mother through stage 4 lung cancer. I made sure she took her medications and ate nutritious meals which I prepared for her. I bathed her, did all her laundry and took her to her...

Austin M. says "Helenanne was reliable, dependable, and took great care of both our elderly grandmother and her dog companion. Our circumstances changed and we no longer...

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Natasha T.

Edison, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Dementia
errands
meal prep
transportation
hospice services
+ 1 more
I have been working as a home caregiver for almost 5 years now but have been in the medical field for 14 years. I currently take care of a 80yr old female who had a stroke last year. I provide basic care and light housekeeping. I also provide assistance with transportation, errands, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and...

Ali T. says "Natasha responds quickly and worked around any environmental issues (people coming in and out and other activities happening in the house). She brought all...

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Nino B.

Caregiver With Four Years Of Experience

Gillette, NJ

from
$25/hr
3 years experience
Companionship
dementia
meal prep
mobility assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I am a compassionate and dedicated caregiver with 5 years of experience providing high-quality care to clients of all ages, including seniors and individuals with special needs. Skilled in assisting with daily living activities, meal preparation, medication reminders, and emotional support, I am committed to creating a safe,...
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Nida A.

Edison, NJ

from
$15/hr
2 years experience
Live-in home care
I am a very caring person and loving respectable person. Senior caregiver available. I can take care of the elderly
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Nicole A.

Loving And Compassionate Caregiver

Madison, NJ

from
$20/hr
Dementia
errands
meal prep
transportation
hospice services
+ 1 more
My name is Nicole, I am 20 years old and I live in Madison, NJ. I have around 5 years of caregiving experience and I love working with elderly people. I have always had a huge heart for them.
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Kimberly U.

Loving Mother/Daughter Seeking To Give Care

Stirling, NJ

from
$26/hr
Dementia
errands
meal prep
respite care
hospice services
+ 1 more
I'm a 44-year-old mother of 2 older children looking for a full-time position in adult care. I understand that as we age, the care we need is specific, sometimes difficult, and deserving of patience, respect, and kindness. I have raised my own children, cared for my dying grandmother, cared for a quadriplegic with spina bifida,...
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Sandra M.

Home Health Aide/Caregiver For The Elderly

Vauxhall, NJ

from
$25/hr
5 years experience
Companionship
dementia
personal care
transportation
hospice services
+ 1 more
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...
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  • 60 caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $25.20/hr as of December 2025

  • The average star rating for rated caregivers is 3.7

Recent caregiver reviews from local parents in Plainfield, NJ

Caregivers in Plainfield, NJ are rated 3.7 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews of the 60 listed caregivers

Maxine C.

Maxine is smart and extremely competent and, certainly as important, extremely compassionate.

- David H.

Rilma V.

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...

- Yelena K.

Latoya H.

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

- Deborah A.

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 December, 2025 is $25.20 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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