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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
For over 15years I have been taking Care of seniors, work with agencies and private family as well. I am very experienced, patient, compassionate and caring. I have handled different types of cases companion, bathing, total care for bed ridden elderly some with Alzheimer's , Dementia, Cancer.
I have used Boyer lift, etc, My...
Matilda can also help with: Live-in home care, dementia, hospice services
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
Dear
I am writing to apply for the Caregiver position you advertised . I have a varied background in providing individual care to people of all ages and conditions with more than 5 years of experience in the field. CPR current position of individual caregiver to a quadriplegic patient I assist my client with daily living...
Joy can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, personal care, respite care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Joy O.
South Orange, NJ
$18-37/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have 6years of experience as a certified caregiver and a social worker. I can help with Transportation Services Meal Preparation. Overseeing the administration of prescribed medications to clients. Assisting with routine healthcare tasks or activities of daily living, such as feeding, bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting,...
Joy can also help with: Errands, meal prep, light cleaning, personal care, hospice services, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Colleen U.
South Orange, NJ
$14-50/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hi, I'm Committed To Give You My Time And Provide Care For Either Your Pet Or Your Senior Citizen.
Hi, I come from a medical family background. I have had numerous years of observing care with patients. And I have the skills that intertwine with patient care. I strongly believe that the key to care is personal connection. I think many people forget about how vital socialization is especially for seniors who may not get it as...
Colleen can also help with: Light cleaning, companionship, errands
I have worked in patient care for over 16 years. Which expose me to various people of different ethnic background, and equipment. Besides my experience with direct care, I have renowned communication, customer service, problem- solving, and management skills. This can be shown through my ability to communicate with patients,...
Diana can also help with: Personal care, mobility assistance, dementia, transportation, companionship, specialized care & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Home Health Aide
Irma S.
Linden, NJ
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am Irma, 45 years old. I have 10 years experience in adult and senior care. I have HHA certificate. I do my very best to be reliable, dependable, compassionate and caring as I can be. I am creating a care plan for each individual. I can help with meal prep, giving medications and doctor appointment, shopping and etc. I have...
Irma can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, errands, meal prep, personal care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Irma is the gold standard of caregivers. She is so knowledgeable about health and taking care of people who can't take care of themselves. She was kind and considerate. She took care of my mother in law like she was family. I really can't say enough wonderful...
Karen B.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Emily, I am 40 years old. I am a Certified Personal Care Assistant. I have a medical background as I work in the hospital as a professional midwife in the Philippines.
In my 19 years as a caregiver I experience taking care of patient with Parkinson's disease, dementia, cancer, diabetes, bedridden, companionship and...
Emily can also help with: Errands, hospice services, live-in home care, dementia, companionship, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Emily is warm, caring and has a nice personality. She has a lot of experience caring for people and it shows. She was a wonderful companion to my aunt and I felt she was being well taken care of. Emily is someone you would want to be part of your family. I highly...
Rina P.
5.0
(1)
I am a caregiver with 6years experience. I have compassion and love for the needy.
I love working with my clients.
Emilia can also help with: Errands, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep, companionship, live-in home care & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Great employee. She did some care work for my mother and she only had great things to say about Emilia. She was not only punctual but does her job with so much care and concern. I would recommend her anyway anytime."
Constance T.
Patricia C.
Union, NJ
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Professional Caregiver +10 Years Experience Live In Preferred
5.0
(7)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
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...
Patricia can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, errands, live-in home care, dementia, hospice services & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
Wound Care
5.0
"Patricia worked for our family from February 2018 until March 2023 when my mom passed away. She was the reason why my mom was able to live as long as she did. My mom had Parkinson’s and was wheelchair-bound and had to be fed. Patricia would take care of her skin,...
Care member
Rilma V.
Clark, NJ
$35/hr
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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.
Rilma can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"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 will see her next month again."
Yelena K.
5.0
(1)
Although I don't have to much paid experience, I have years of personal experience with daily self helpsenior care. I am currently a college nursing student who is reliable, patient, and empathetic. I am willing to help in any way I can, please don't hesitate to contact me and I will try to make myself as senior caregiver...
Jessica can also help with: Errands, meal prep, light cleaning, transportation
5.0
(6)
I am a senior caregiver with vast years of experience looking after the elderly care. I am CNA and HHA trained and a college grad. I have experience in dementia, Alzheimer`s, Parkinson's, Stroke, Hospice, Cancer, Mental issues and old aged clients including Companion care. I have also worked in hospitals, Assisted Living...
Beauty can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, home modification, respite care, hospice services, personal care & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Beauty has worked as a private certified home health caregiver for my mother for over two and a half years. My mother was diagnosed with dementia, of the Alzheimer's type, several years ago. She would often wander during the evening hours and needed constant...
Carolyn D.
5.0
(2)
I enjoyed the company of being around elderly people. I was the caregiver for my parents for over 10 years. Since then I have the love for elderly people.
Donette can also help with: Personal care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Donette is the most compassionate person I know, she's very caring and very caring. Donette goes above and beyond to get her job done. Hiring Donette would be the best choice to your establishment. "
Cavel B.
3.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I love working with seniors and children They tend to have a lot of stories and I am interested in hearing about them. I have worked with seniors for about 8 years and been in childcare over 20 years. I am very patient and jovial.
Kethrina can also help with: Errands, dementia, companionship, light cleaning, personal care, meal prep & more
3.0
"We exchanged emails, and talked over the phone few times but when we set a time for interview she never showed up. She seemed very professional and courteous on the phone but standing us up (myself going to my mom's and my mom and granny) and not showing up ruined...
Banu F.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
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.
Tracy can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, companionship, light cleaning, errands, hospice services & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Wonderful! Tracy is lovely, gentle, confident and incredibly dependable. She knows her stuff, is experienced and has a wonderful disposition. I would absolutely hire her again for help with my mom and would recommend her to anyone."
Maya P.
5.0
(8)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have worked with Patients with MS, Alzheimer's dementia and also some physical disabilities.
I'm a social work major, so I also have a more psychological understanding of patients struggles and needs.
I'm hard working and willing to go above and beyond to make my clients happy.
Non smoker.
Experienced in bathing...
Shanice can also help with: Personal care, dementia, hospice services, live-in home care
5.0
"Shanice is a modern girl with an old soul. Having her care for my mother has been a blessing. She is so patient, attentive, caring, neat and insightful. She cooks for my mother and has a great sense of humor for my mother ridiculous orders. I would definitely...
Erica C.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello, My name is Teona. I'm 30 years old and have 5 years experience as a caregiver/companion. I'm from country Georgia, college graduate.
I have experience with dementia, memory care, stroke, Parkinson's disease, diabetes, mobility assistance. I love helping people and especially elder. I was inspired to work as a caregiver...
Teona can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, home modification, dementia, companionship, live-in home care & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
CNA
5.0
"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."
Marianne R.
Annkay L.
Irvington, NJ
$20-30/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I am a kind, patient, caring person. I have lots of tolerance and very flexible. I truly enjoy working with both the elderly and babies. I specialize in working with elderly with dementia. I have a personal caregiving certificate and I am first aid certified. I have worked in senior homes as a supervisor for other caregivers and...
Annkay can also help with: Personal care, hospice services, errands, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
Nana K.
Livingston, NJ
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have worked as a caregiver/companion since 2008. My main job responsibilities were - running errands, meal preparation, grocery shopping, making appointments, transportation, assisting with daily activities.
Nana can also help with: Live-in home care, personal care
5.0
"She's wonderful....competent, patient, reliable. Feel very fortunate to have found her."
Gloria W.
Musamali E.
Newark, NJ
$35-49/hr • 10 yrs exp
Home Health Aide/ Available For Companionship, Housekeeping And Meal Prep
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Compassionate and dedicated private home caregiver with 15 years of experience providing exceptional care to families. Known for professionalism, empathy, and reliability. Seeking to leverage expertise to continue making a positive impact on the lives of those in need.
- Provided personalized care to individuals in their...
Musamali can also help with: Mobility assistance, hospice services, personal care, meal prep, companionship
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"I hired Musamali to stay with my husband while I has some respite. She always had a smile on her face. She could cheer him up just by talking to him. When she had some downtime (if my husband was napping), Musamali would ask if she could help around the house....
Joyce M.
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Recent caregiver reviews in South Orange, NJ
Irma S.
5.0
Irma is very loving and caring . She was wonderful with my Dad she took care of him until he passed.
- Jodi G.
Emily I.
5.0
Emily is warm, caring and has a nice personality. She has a lot of experience caring for people and it shows. She was a wonderful companion to my aunt and I felt she was being well taken care of. Emily is someone you would want to be part of your family. I highly recommend her.
- Rina P.
Emilia V.
5.0
Great employee. She did some care work for my mother and she only had great things to say about Emilia. She was not only punctual but does her job with so much care and concern. I would recommend her anyway anytime.
- Constance T.
Patricia C.
5.0
. She is a remarkable person and her dedication and commitment to providing exceptional care made her invaluable to our family. I cannot express how grateful I am for the excellent work that Patricia did in providing care and support to my mother. I am confident that she will continue to make a...
- Care member
Rilma V.
5.0
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 will see her next month again.
- Yelena K.
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FAQs for finding caregivers in South Orange, NJ
What caregiver services can I find near me in South Orange, NJ?
Most private senior caregiver services in South Orange, 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 South Orange.
How much does it cost to hire a caregiver in South Orange, NJ in 2024?
The average rate for hiring a caregiver in South Orange, NJ on Care.com as of May, 2024 is $22.00 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 South Orange, NJ?
There are currently 5 caregivers in South Orange, NJ on Care.com. You can filter and sort caregivers by distance from South Orange, 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 South Orange before making a hiring decision.
Are private caregivers near me in South Orange, NJ background checked?
Yes, caregivers near you in South Orange, 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.