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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
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 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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Margaret B.

Part -Time Caregiver And Companion

Montclair, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Companionship
errands
meal prep
transportation
I have 10 years experience as a private duty senior companion with excellent references. My most recent experience was caring for an elderly woman in Florham Park, NJ for the past three and a half years until her passing at age 96. I did her errands and food shopping, light meal preparation, administered oral medications and as...

Clare B. says "I am Margy's older sister Clare. I want you to know that she grew up as one of ten children and is loved by all her siblings and 12 nieces and nephews....

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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
personal care
hospice services
live-in home 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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Remonda M.

Bayonne, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience
Dementia
home modification
personal care
hospice services
live-in home care
+ 1 more
I've worked as a home health aid for many years allowing me to be fit for any position brought upon me. My job was not only to assist and tend to my providers needs but I was also giving him insulin and medication. I have a lot of experience with hospice care where I help them in and out of bed, feed them, and help with bathroom...

Care Member says "Thank you for the compassionate care you gave to my mother. "

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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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Martha W.

Bayonne, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Companionship
dementia
light cleaning
errands
hospice services
+ 1 more
I am a positive, energetic and loving person whose worked with patients who have dementia, stroke, diabetic, hospice, Parkinson, paraplegic, blind, deaf and many more. I love taking care of my clients and giving them the best company , love, care , comfort and doing other activities. am responsible, kind and always ready to help...

Robert P. says "I met Martha while taking care of my grandmother. She is kind and so loving...my whole family loved her so much. I've never met a person with such...

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Jessica R.

Compationate Care Giver

Belleville, NJ

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
1 year experience
Errands
light cleaning
meal prep
transportation
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...
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Shaniqua W.

Great Company

Vauxhall, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Dementia
errands
personal care
light cleaning
meal prep
I am an experienced caregiver and companion with 15 years of hands-on experience providing compassionate care to individuals in need. I am dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for those I care for and have developed strong skills in medication management, companionship, mobility assistance, feeding, housekeeping and...

Amy C. says "Shaniqua was very thorough, personable and extremely caring. She was wonderful with my father and I highly recommend her..."

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Ayesha A.

Compassionate Senior Caregiver With A Heart For Helping

Staten Island, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Companionship
dementia
live-in home care
hospice services
light cleaning
+ 1 more
As a compassionate and dedicated I individual, I am passionate about helping others and providing quality care. I have a strong sense of empathy, patience, and attention to detail, which allows me to support individuals in need with dignity and respect. I am experienced in assisting with daily activities such as bathing,...

Care Member says "I can't say enough good things about Ayesha. Kind, caring, and most of all, very attentive. You would be lucky to have her. Not enough stars to rate...

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Lela K.

Smile Creator

Rahway, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/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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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
meal prep
errands
light cleaning
+ 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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Dorcas L.

East Orange, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Companionship
dementia
light cleaning
errands
hospice services
+ 1 more
I have been working with elderly people for over 16 years as a caregiver . . I also worked in a assisted living. I love working with elderly people . I'm a hardworking person and very caring person. I treat people the way I want to be treated. I worked with people with dementia, Alzheimer , diabetic patients.

Tom S. says "She was great. Attentive, caring and an honest good person. I highly recommend 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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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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Luz V.

Bayonne, NJ

4.0(1)
from
$25/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Companionship
dementia
hospice services
errands
home modification
+ 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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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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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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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
light cleaning
home modification
hospice services
+ 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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Ranjanie W.

Senior Citizen Caregiver.

Staten Island, NY

5.0(1)
from
$21/hr
7 years experience
Companionship
dementia
meal prep
errands
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I am a dedicated and caring worker who has been taking care of young children and elderly individuals since 2016. Responsibilities include: 1. Providing a warm and welcoming care environment 2. Listening to a patient's needs, wants, and other suggestions about their care 3. Attending to patient's hygienic needs such as bathing,...

Renuka K. says "She is very responsible and a great person."

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  • 60 caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $24.38/hr as of August 2025

  • The average star rating for rated caregivers is 4.6

Recent caregiver reviews from local parents in Union, NJ

Caregivers in Union, NJ are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 22 reviews of the 60 listed caregivers

Tamar I.

Tamar provided excellent care for my mother, she was very dependable and overall a very caring dedicated person. You can feel confident when...

- Care member

Lilla C.

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...

- Gail C.

Margaret B.

I am Margy's older sister Clare. I want you to know that she grew up as one of ten children and is loved by all her siblings and 12 nieces...

- Clare B.

FAQs for finding caregivers in Union, NJ

Most private senior caregiver services in Union, 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 Union.

The average rate for hiring a caregiver in Union, NJ on Care.com as of August, 2025 is $24.38 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 16 caregivers in Union, NJ on Care.com. You can filter and sort caregivers by distance from Union, 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 Union before making a hiring decision.

Yes, caregivers near you in Union, 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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