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Mandra R.

Conpassionate And Dedicated Senior Caregiver

South Orange, NJ

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$30/hr
3 years experience
Transportation
meal prep
dementia
errands
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm Mandra, a dedicated and empathetic caregiver with a background in ICU nursing and senior care. With the experience caring for individuals aged 65+, I provide compassionate, personalized support that prioritizes safety, dignity, and emotional well-being. I am CPR, BLS, and ACLS certified, have reliable transportation,...
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Savannah R.

Loving And Responsible Caregiver

South Orange, NJ

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$20/hr
Meal prep
dementia
errands
light cleaning
transportation
I am a current nursing student and have 2 years of experience of helping in hospitals with patients of all ages during my nursing clinical. I would love to further my impact and help those who need any extra assistance through out the day such as cleaning, organizing, transportation, or meal prep.
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Margaret W.

South Orange, NJ

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Compassionate caregiver with 26yrs of experience providing exceptional care to the elderly and disabled. Skilled in assisting with daily living activities, including medication administration, meal preparation and personal care. I'd describe my personality as patient, reliable and compassionate I like caring for seniors...
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Joy O.

Fun Sitter

South Orange, NJ

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Respite care
dementia
hospice services
personal care
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...
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Joy O.

South Orange, NJ

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$18/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Personal care
light cleaning
dementia
errands
hospice services
+ 1 more
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,...
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Diana B.

I'm Diana B. I'm A C.N.A/ H.H.A. CPR Certified

South Orange, NJ

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Transportation
personal care
companionship
dementia
mobility assistance
+ 1 more
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,...
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Christy A.

South Orange, NJ

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$15/hr
2 years experience
Meal prep
companionship
errands
live-in home care
respite care
I'd describe my personality as compassionate, endearing and building personality I like caring for seniors because I am not a youth, so will understand seniors better and render help willingly, assuming can express self well and not hostile. I'm looking for a job that will give me joy and relaxed mind and get fulfilled I...
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Donette B.

I First Started Taking Care Of My Mom And Dad .

Union, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$32/hr
10 years experience
Personal care
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.

Cavel B. says "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...

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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
Personal care
light cleaning
dementia
errands
hospice services
+ 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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Amendola A.

Caregiver Who Cares

Belleville, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
7 years experience
Companionship
mobility assistance
personal care
I have worked with several people and their families over the years. - I can make light meal help with dressing and be a general companion. I enjoy the company and wisdom of seniors and have compassion for those that are ill. I have plenty of references, just ask. Although I have my BS in Business I am also a CMA - Certified...

Linda R. says "My elderly Mom had a stroke and needed care while she was at home. My Mother enjoyed Alma's company. She was very compassionate. I would definitely...

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Olha D.

Clark, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience
Dementia
personal care
Hi, my name is Olha. I am dependable and compassionate caregiver that has over 10 years of history working in home care industry. In the past, I have assisted clients by managing their daily activities, engaged in friendly conversations and maintained the household. I try to connect with my clients by spending time with them:...

William G. says "Olha was my mother's caregiver for over 7 years. I found her to be very reliable and trustworthy. She was very knowledgeable about all aspects of her...

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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
Live-in home care
hospice services
companionship
dementia
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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Georgina A.

I Love Taking Care Of Seniors

Newark, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Personal care
companionship
dementia
hospice services
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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Luz V.

Bayonne, NJ

4.0(1)
from
$25/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
home modification
companionship
dementia
errands
+ 1 more
Hi im a bayonne resident and a retired nurse. I'm bilingual Spanish, English I've been in the caregiving filed for over 25yrs. im fully experienced in working with alzheimer's, dementia, hospice, dressing, diapering, bathing, feeding, meal prep, mobility assistance, physical therapy, and operating a Hoyer lift , pure wick ,...

Care Member says "I found Luz to be a beautiful person of good character caring trustworthy overall great person. "

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Nana K.

Livingston, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Live-in home care
personal care
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.

Gloria W. says "She's wonderful....competent, patient, reliable. Feel very fortunate to have found her."

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Beauty M.

Senior Caregiver

Jersey City, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Respite care
live-in home care
dementia
home modification
hospice services
+ 1 more
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...

Care Member says "I am an RN and I hire caregivers for my cluents then work with them. I am careful to choose only outstanding candidates and I must say Beauty is the...

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Dahlia E.

I'm Reliable Compassionate Loving Caregiver.

Union, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Mobility assistance
light cleaning
companionship
dementia
errands
+ 1 more
I have CNA, CHHA and CPR licensed with almost 8 years of experience. I have experience working in assisted living for years, experience working with a couple hands on or one on one patient. I have over a year experience with behavioral problem like Schizophrenia , Bi polar, multiple personality, and depression. I am an...

Sarah F. says "Dahlia is a compassionate and skilled caregiver. She is prompt with responses and very dedicated to her clients. Thank you!"

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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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Delia R.

Nutley, NJ

4.6(1)
from
$50/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
dementia
errands
light cleaning
personal care
NCC HHA Certified and insured caregiver with 15 years + of experience. I personally know how hard it is to find a genuinely professional, trustworthy, and compassionate caregiver. That is what brought me into this field. Rest assured, you will get all these qualities with me.

Lucy R. says "Extremely compassionate and super nice caregiver. My father has never been happier!"

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Andrea D.

Roselle, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Personal care
live-in home care
dementia
errands
light cleaning
+ 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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  • 60 caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $21.14/hr as of June 2025

Recent caregiver reviews from local parents in South Orange, NJ

Caregivers in South Orange, NJ are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed caregivers

Donette B.

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....

- Cavel B.

Maria T.

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...

- Care member

Amendola A.

My elderly Mom had a stroke and needed care while she was at home. My Mother enjoyed Alma's company. She was very compassionate. I would...

- Linda R.

FAQs for finding caregivers 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.

The average rate for hiring a caregiver in South Orange, NJ on Care.com as of June, 2025 is $21.14 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 7 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.

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.

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