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Lyn C.

Belleville, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
1 year experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
I am a companion, a caregiver and a friend that is compassionate about people. Growing up taking care of my grandmother, father & mother in law gave me the empathy and understanding of how to care for the elderly. I will treat you loved one like my own.

Annemarie M. says "Mrs. C. is very hard working and very caring. She is also a very fast learner and dependable and reliable. She has a great deal of patience and a sunny...

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Veronica O.

Part-Time Or Full-Time Caregiver Of Seniors, CPR Certified

Cedar Grove, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Companionship
dementia
respite care
hospice services
personal care
+ 1 more
My experience has been providing companionship to seniors, cooking for them, cleaning, doing their laundry, taking them to the doctor's appointments and anywhere they need to go. I take care of them as if they are my own family. Seniors deserve that and much more.

Jodi G. says "Veronica was a companion for my aunt 3-4 days a week until I felt my aunt needed a live in aide. Veronica is warm, caring and sweet. She is honest,...

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Ma Isabel D.

Certified Home Health Aide

Kearny, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
7 years experience
Companionship
dementia
meal prep
light cleaning
live-in home care
+ 1 more
I am compassionate & reliable certified HHA/Caregiver with over 7yrs of experience caring for an elderly (Dementia/Alzheimer/MS/Bedridden). I am responsible for preparing meals, feeding, bathing, dressing and encouraging the client to perform daily activities such as walking & exercising to enhance mobility. Maintaining the...

Beatriz T. says "Isabel is a very caring person.She is a very kind co-worker.She treats her clients as her family and gives them a tender loving care."

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Shahadah F.

Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA)

Irvington, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Dementia
home modification
respite care
live-in home care
personal care
+ 1 more
Hi there, a little bit about myself? I am a hard-working, highly motivated, dedicated and heart-felt individual. I am certified as home health aide and I am also a Direct Support Professional. Which expands my experience to work with developmentally disabled adults as well. I have several years of experience in the health care...

Ashley B. says "Shahdah is a very loving, caring,polite and dependable person. She is ready to help in anyway she can. Would rehire her again and highly recommend her as...

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Pamela E.

Newark, NJ

4.8(1)
from
$25/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Companionship
errands
transportation
meal prep
personal care
+ 1 more
I am a certified patient care technician/home health aide with more than 2 1/2 yrs of employment experience with excellent communications skills, providing exceptional in-home care and support to clients with a range of illnesses and other challenges. Duties and responsibilities include but not limited to light housekeeping,...

Care Member says "In my experience with Pamela, I found her to be pleasant, punctual, knowledgeable and eager to assist. She can be trusted. "

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Lita C.

Part Time Caregiver

North Arlington, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Companionship
mobility assistance
personal care
Hi! My name is Lita and I've been working in the medical field since 2010. I have worked as a Medical Assistant, CNA, and PCT. I have always been passionate about making a difference in someone's life. My father suffered a stroke and needed aide from a day to day basis for 15 years. It has truly inspired me to help others...

Dana S. says "Lita is the consummate professional! She is very dependable, caring, and puts 100% into everything she does! I know this, because she's been helping me!"

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Kamala W.

EXPERIENCED, SKILLED, KNOWLEDGEABLE, COMPASSIONATE CAREGIVER/DSP!!

Belleville, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Dementia
personal care
visiting physician
respite care
I possess 15+ years of extensive experience working as a Caregiver/DSP. I performed assistance as a Companion/Caretaker working with those in need of daily ADLs. Duties including but not limited to meal preparation, administering medication, doctors visit, cooking/housekeeping, bathing, dressing, toileting, and grooming. In...

Emily K. says "Kamala's years of experience are apparent when you first speak to her. She is very knowledgable, extremely patient, and manages her cases with dedication....

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Martha P.

Experienced Caregiver

Little Falls, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Companionship
dementia
personal care
hospice services
10+ years of caregiving experience I am a positive and respectful person who treats my clients as if they were my own family members.

Arianna D. says "Martha took care of my grandfather for a few years in his last stages of ALS. This disease is very debilitating and he increasingly needed help with his...

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Rosa C.

Not Currently Available

Bloomfield, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Dementia
home modification
respite care
live-in home care
personal care
+ 1 more
I have over 25 yrs experience as a Personal Care Aide and Coordinator at an assisted living facility in PA. Five yrs ago, I moved to NJ&for the past 3 yrs I cared for a couple in their 90s in their home&for the 2 yrs prior to that I cared for an 85 yr old gentleman &a 78 yr old woman on hospice in their homes. I perform a...

Wendy G. says "I can't say enough good things about Rosa. She helped me with my 99 year old father in law who was very independent yet needed help. Rosa was 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
Companionship
errands
personal care
meal prep
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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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
Companionship
dementia
personal care
meal prep
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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Esperanza I.

Experienced, Flexible, Elder Caregiver Searching For New Employment

Jersey City, NJ

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Dementia
hospice services
personal care
respite care
live-in home care
I was an administrator for a care home for the elderly in Campbell, CA. My outstanding qualities are; sensitivity to the client's needs, prompt and efficient care provided, attentive to all their needs, and a great listener with extreme patience. When I relocated to NJ 10 years ago, I worked as a nanny and elder caregiver for...
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Lela K.

Smile Creator

Rahway, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience
Dementia
live-in home care
respite care
personal 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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Chelsea H.

Caring & Patient Caregiver

Pine Brook, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
Companionship
dementia
personal care
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Chelsea and I'm a 27-year-old Client Services Manager at a home healthcare agency with a degree in Family/Human Sciences and Social Work. In addition, my studies were concentrated in the geriatric population.

Christine R. says "Chelsea cared for my elderly mom during the last 6 months before she passed away. She was attune to her special needs especially her emotional state....

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Pauline B.

Full Time Availability

Elizabeth, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Companionship
dementia
mobility assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
I've been a caregiver for 14 years as a CHHA . I became a caregiver because of my mother she had become ill and needed home care. I decided to put my career on hold to help her during her time of illness after she had passed I decided that helping others gave me a sense of fulfillment. I have experience with early onset Dementia...

Enid R. says "Pauline is one in million! She is responsible, dependable and a pleasure to be with!"

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Tracy K.

Dedicated Caregiver

Rutherford, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Companionship
dementia
meal prep
hospice services
light cleaning
+ 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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Teona T.

Personal Care

Springfield, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Companionship
dementia
live-in home care
home modification
light cleaning
+ 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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Jineen J.

Experienced Home Care - Companion - Elder/Senior Care Giver

Elizabethport, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Companionship
dementia
live-in home care
hospice services
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I've been a caregiver for the elderly with over 20 years of experience. I'm an experienced caregiver of anyone with or without a disability who needs care. I provide each client with a customized care plan that maintains and improve their quality of life. I'm compassionate while making the client male or female comfortable...

Karen T. says "I wanted to take a moment to acknowledge what an amazing caregiver Jineen is to my mom. She goes above and beyond, always anticipating my mom‘s needs. She...

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Emily I.

senior care

Jersey City, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Companionship
dementia
live-in home care
hospice services
light cleaning
+ 1 more
My name is Emily, I am 41 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...

Rina P. says "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...

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Musamali E.

Home Health Aide/ Available For Companionship, Housekeeping And Meal Prep

Newark, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Companionship
hospice services
mobility assistance
personal care
meal prep
Are you looking for a dedicated, patient, and skilled caregiver to provide exceptional care for your loved one? With 10 years of hands-on experience in hospital and home settings, I specialize in geriatric care, stroke recovery, and individuals with complex medical needs. I am passionate about enhancing quality of life and...

Care Member says "Musamali is a caring, compassionate, and very profecient care giver and companion. She cared for my elderly mom and they quickly became friends. I...

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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

Lyn C.

Mrs. C. is very hard working and very caring. She is also a very fast learner and dependable and reliable. She has a great deal of patience...

- Annemarie M.

Veronica O.

Veronica was a companion for my aunt 3-4 days a week until I felt my aunt needed a live in aide. Veronica is warm, caring and sweet. She...

- Jodi G.

Ma Isabel D.

Isabel is a very caring person.She is a very kind co-worker.She treats her clients as her family and gives them a tender loving care.

- Beatriz T.

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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