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Tracy K.

Dedicated Caregiver

Rutherford, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Companionship
dementia
meal prep
errands
hospice services
+ 1 more
Experience with Alzheimer's, advanced Parkinson's, dementia, stroke survivors, paralysis, hoyer lift patients and up to stage 4 wound care. 100 % dependable, honest, trustworthy, kind and caring.

Care Member says "Tracy was absolutely amazing caring for my mom. She was so helpful in making things easier for her as well as me. She is kind and considerate and my mom...

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Juvy V.

Kind, Compassionate And Reliable Senior Caregiver

Rutherford, NJ

from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Dementia
errands
meal prep
hospice services
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I have 10+ years experience with working with the elderly population. I'm a very compassionate person who treats my clients as my own family. Very reliable and trustworthy. Do light housekeeping, meal prep, assistance with ADLs, medication reminders, and can drive to doctor appointments and errands. Can provide good references...
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Catherine S.

Experienced And Knowledgeable Caregiver

Rutherford, NJ

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$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Errands
home modification
respite care
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
I'd describe my personality as dependable, hardworking and compassionate I like caring for seniors because I enjoy being able to make a difference in someone's day-to-day life and I also enjoy being able to be someone a family can lean on when they need extra hands to take care of their loved ones I'm looking for a job that...
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Rowena P R.

Dementia Care Certified

Rutherford, NJ

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$18/hr
5 years experience
Dementia
hospice services
live-in home care
Understanding and Very compassionate. Dementia Care Certified. Has a vast understanding about family dynamics. Flexible and has integrity . Always follow the mantra of caregiving , PEOPLE FIRST.
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Rowena R.

Rutherford, NJ

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$25/hr
3 years experience
Companionship
dementia
meal prep
errands
light cleaning
+ 1 more
* I am a dedicated, efficient and compassionate caregiver with 8 + years of experience. * Home Health Certified *Knowledgeable in Dementia Care and Parkinson's *Have proven abilities in building strong relationships with clients as well as providing emotional supports towards their families. *Skilled with patience on...
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Rowena P R.

Knowledgeable In Dementia/ Azheimers & Parkinsons Disease

Rutherford, NJ

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$25/hr
8 years experience
Companionship
dementia
meal prep
errands
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I am dependable , trustworthy and dedicated caregiver with 8 plus years of experience providing assistance with daily living needs to clients. I have proven abilities in building relationships with clients as well as providing emotional supports towards their families and friends. Provides light housekeeping , medication...
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Georgina A.

I Love Taking Care Of Seniors

Newark, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Companionship
dementia
hospice services
personal care
I am an experience caregiver with over 20 years of experience. I have a passion for giving care to my patients. Over the years, I have provided care and comfort for patients with Alzheimer's, Dementia, Parkinson's disease, Multiple sclerosis and patient on hospice. I enjoy what I do and I hope you will consider me to provide...

Care Member says "Very helpful, truthful, hard working, sincere ,obedient, caring, loving and reliable "

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Annett R.

Clifton, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Dementia
hospice services
light cleaning
meal prep
respite care
I have worked in the service industry for most of my adult life. My years working as a caregiver have left me with life long friendships . I have worked in dementia care, hospice care, companionship and child care. I have experience in bed bath, ambulation, transfer, meal preparation, medication reminder shower assist, grooming...

Randall T. says "She is very knowledgeable and helps Mom with some exercises."

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Deirdre M.

Mature, Reliable + Compassionate Caregiver

Nutley, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
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,...

Joanne Z. says "Deirdre is the exact kind of caregiver we were looking for to help our mother a few hours every week. She is honest, dependable, competent, and very...

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Irma M.

Rochelle Park, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Companionship
dementia
errands
personal care
As a multilingual, I speak Russian, Georgian and English fluently. I have worked in Childcare and Elderly care for over 14 years. My experience includes those of Hospice, Dementia, Alzheimer's and more. With the expected rate of $25 hourly , I can bathe, feed, clean, change, walk and help perform light exercise ( if need...

Care Member says "Irma worked for my family for a few years taking care of my mom who was 100 years old. I found Irma to be loving and caring, respectful and kind to my...

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Denise S.

I Have 12years Of Experience

New York, NY

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Companionship
dementia
live-in home care
errands
hospice services
+ 1 more
Hi. I am a dedicated and compassionate caregiver who has been working in the healthcare industry for over 15 years, focused on seniors, Alzheimer's, cancer and hospice. I bring my love, strength and expertise to every client I take on and understand what it takes to bring comfort to those in need. I have all my necessary...

Jennifer B. says "From the moment Denise walked into our home, we knew we were in the best hands. Warm, professional, and incredibly communicative, she immediately put...

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Gladys C.

Senior Caregiver

Bogota, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
6 years experience
Dementia
hospice services
light cleaning
meal prep
respite care
Ambulatory, ADLs, companionship, light housekeeping, meal preparation, medication assistance and management,

Rona G. says "Gladys took care of my husband Rick during his 9 months of hospice. she was an angel"

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Damilola B.

I Am A Senior Care Giver

New York, NY

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience
Companionship
dementia
personal care
errands
hospice services
+ 1 more
Hey I am a Dad, and a caregiver I have 8 years of experience as a caregiver, I can help with Transportation Services and Medical Management. I am fully vaccinated. I pay attention to details, I have vast experience as a caregiver I have worked in hospitals and in nursing homes. As I have worked a home health aid
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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
Dementia
hospice services
personal care
respite care
visiting physician
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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Haylette T.

Caring Loving And Kind

West Orange, NJ

4.7(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Dementia
personal care
If you are looking for a kind compassionate caregiver look no further, I have experience in dementia Parkinson wheelchair-bound heart disease diabetes cancer and much much more. I have over 10 years of experience and excellent reference.

Incoronata P. says "Haylette is wonderful with our 92 year-old mother. She is compassionate, kind and patient, and she knows exactly what to do. Haylette is a Godsend....

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Erna X.

River Edge, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Companionship
dementia
personal care
errands
live-in home care
+ 1 more
I am Erna X . I have worked for two years as a caregiver. I took care of a very sweet lady that had difficulties to walk.

Traci O. says "Erna is a excellent worker and a wonderful person. My mother and our entire family fell in love with her from the very first day. She made sure that my...

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Evelyn C.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Dementia
errands
light cleaning
live-in home care
meal prep
I have been a Caregiver for over a decade and in that time, have built strong relationships, caring for people from all walks of life. The agencies and families I have worked with, all say that I am Honest, Dependable and Kind. I say I simply give care as I would love to receive it, if I were in their shoes. Family is not Blood...

Care Member says "Ms. Evelyn is someone I would personally hire to care for myself if needed. She worked for my agency for 5 years and was one of our most requested...

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Ashley R.

New York, NY

5.0(0)
from
$45/hr
7 years experience
Companionship
dementia
meal prep
errands
hospice services
+ 1 more
A highly compassionate and dedicated Certified Nurse Assistant with 6 years of experience providing exceptional patient care in various healthcare settings. I completed my clinicals in the geriatric unit of medford hospital . Also As a mother of four, I have honed my skills in multitasking, organization, and problem-solving,...
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Maria T.

I Am Available For Part-Time and Full Time Caregiver Job.

Caldwell, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Dementia
errands
personal care
hospice services
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I have experience caring for people with dementia, diabetes, and kidney failure. I am communicative and compassionate person. Specialize in wound care, inserting the Foley catheter, Bathing Assistance, Administration of Medication, and overall patient care including routine home care. I have very good references from my patients...

Care Member says "Don’t look any further for a senior caregiver. Maria’s is a kind compassionate loving trustworthy and strong professional. We are in awe of her...

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Anna S.

Union City, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
7 years experience
Companionship
dementia
meal prep
errands
home modification
+ 1 more
Hello, my name is Annie and I am a certify CNA I have experience in dementia senior care and cared for dialysis patients as well as dispensing medication and hygiene. Also I can place and link Dexcom g6 for insulin to synchronize your phone. Among those things I have mentioned I help the p/t and converse and stimulate the...

Care Member says "Absolutely wonderful caretaker for my mom. One of the most compassionate people I have met in the past three years. Great keeping my mom calm and...

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  • 60 caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $22.17/hr as of January 2026

  • The average star rating for rated caregivers is 5.0

Recent caregiver reviews from local parents in Rutherford, NJ

Caregivers in Rutherford, NJ are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews of the 60 listed caregivers

Tracy K.

Tracy was absolutely amazing caring for my mom. She was so helpful in making things easier for her as well as me. She is kind and...

- Care member

Georgina A.

Very helpful, truthful, hard working, sincere ,obedient, caring, loving and reliable

- Care member

Annett R.

She is very knowledgeable and helps Mom with some exercises.

- Randall T.

FAQs for finding caregivers in Rutherford, NJ

Most private senior caregiver services in Rutherford, 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 Rutherford.

The average rate for hiring a caregiver in Rutherford, NJ on Care.com as of January, 2026 is $22.17 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 6 caregivers in Rutherford, NJ on Care.com. You can filter and sort caregivers by distance from Rutherford, 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 Rutherford before making a hiring decision.

Yes, caregivers near you in Rutherford, 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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