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Matilda G.


South Orange, NJ

$38/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver With Over 15 Years Of Experience!

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: Hospice services, dementia, live-in home care
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

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Addy A.


Irvington, NJ

$20-45/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Care Giver

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I am Addy, a good listener who genuinely care about others. I am empathetic, calm, patient and very compassionate when caring for people. Both my grandmother and my mother are nurses and growing up in that environment, seeing how much they love what they do everyday, inspired and motivated me to become a highly...
Addy can also help with: Personal care, live-in home care, dementia, mobility assistance, companionship, hospice services & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Addie was so helpful to my family. She did a live-in for my father last year July. She was with him for 5 months before my father's passing. She is kind, respectful and took care of my father so well. They go out for walks, dinner and do some coloring together. We...

Ashley R.

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Jane M.


Verona, NJ

$44/hr4 yrs exp

Companion/Personal Aide

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Retired businesswoman seeking to offer companionship and personal assistance to a lady/gentleman who needs not only companionship, but organization, meal prep, med prompting, shopping, transportation, assistance with daily routines and would appreciate some conversation. I am a kind and loving woman who loves to spend time with...
Jane can also help with: Personal care, mobility assistance, meal prep, errands, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

5.0
"Jane has been with us for only 2 weeks but I feel like we've always known her. She came at a time when help was most needed. She is smart, dependable and most of all caring. When I leave her to stay with my husband I know he is in the best hands. Don't know what...

Care member

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Chelsea R.


Bloomfield, NJ

$18-21/hr1 yrs exp

Experienced Dementia Companion

I have experience as a companion for a family friend's parents. Duties include preparing meals, engaging in extracurricular activities. ie: puzzles, coloring, reading, walking, watching movies. I also have experience with chores such as dish washing, laundry and light cleaning.
Chelsea can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, light cleaning, meal prep, transportation
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Chelsea is great to have around and a wonderful help. She’s very family oriented and never sits down without asking if anyone needs help, she’s always helping people and you can tell she does it out of the kindness of her heart especially with the smile she has...

Care member

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Stephanie V.


Staten Island, NY

$25-38/hr9 yrs exp

Home Health Aide

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, I'm currently looking for a 1:1 position now that I'm attending school some nights out of the week. I've worked in a nursing home in Staten Island for quite some time now on the Rehab floor. I've handled many different cases from dementia, hospice to post-op patients with hip fractures or even knee replacements. I make a...
Stephanie can also help with: Hospice services, personal care, dementia
Skills:

CPR

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Stephanie is one of the nicest aides we have ever had. She is kind, patient, professional, cheerful, understanding, punctual, dependable, and goes above and beyond our expectations every day. We are blessed to have her. Thanks Stephanie."

Linda G.

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Deniz K.


Short Hills, NJ

$63/hr8 yrs exp

Senior Care Provider

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have extensive personal/ professional experience caring for elderly. I was the primary care giver for my grandmother who passed away recently. I'm very passionate about helping the elders as they're the ones that helped us become who we are today. I am reliable, trustworthy and patient. I'm compassionate, empathetic, attentive...
Deniz can also help with: Transportation, errands, companionship, hospice services
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"This note is to say thank you for all your kindness and the excellent care you provided after Mom's return from the hospital. You bringing the most beautiful bouquet of flowers to mom on your first day still bring tears to my eyes. You are such a gem Deniz. We can...

Kara F.

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Elizabeth S.


Maplewood, NJ

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Caring RN With 40+ Years Experience

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Medication administration, tube feedings, respiratory treatments, companionship, assist with ADL's and mobility
Elizabeth can also help with: Mobility assistance, personal care, companionship, hospice services, dementia
5.0
"Betsy is amazing! Full of energy and so kind and patient with my mom! My mom has memory problems and is in a wheel chair, recovering from a surgery on her hip. Betsy assisted my mom with self care, mobility exercises, and brightened my mom's day with every visit!...

Denise S.

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Adwoa F.


Linden, NJ

$20-50/hr4 yrs exp

I Am Adwoa F From Africa

I'd describe my personality as caring, compassionate and hardworking I like caring for seniors because I have being trained I'm looking for a job that the same vision as mine I started caring for seniors when I was young In my spare time, I like to cook One thing you should know about me is am compassionate My skills...
Adwoa can also help with: Light cleaning, mobility assistance, dementia, errands, meal prep, companionship & more
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

CNA

5.0
"Hardworking, smart, innovative and always on Time. You "

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David P.


Bloomfield, NJ

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am an American born English speaking 66-year-old male. I have 12 plus years caring for seniors with dementia, Alzheimer's and MS. My most current position was that of a companion for an 84-year-old man. Responsibilities included transportation to and from various activities and events, food preparation and help with all daily...
David can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, dementia, transportation, personal care, meal prep & more
5.0
"David is an extremely kind and caring individual who took care of my father with Parkinson's as he indicated in his bio. He is punctual, dependable and extremely trustworthy. He drove my father to many doctors appointments and provided companionship, exercise help,...

Deepa D.

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Aliyamma A.


Union, NJ

$25-50/hr17 yrs exp

Treat People As You Want To Be Treated

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I always put myself in any patient or persons I care for shoes . meaning family or the person and I'm a firm believer of treat people as you would like to be treated. bc life is funny and anything can happen to any of us . so alway be kind and mindful of how you treat people I'd describe my personality as caring dedicated...
Aliyamma can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, errands, mobility assistance, companionship, transportation & more
5.0
"Ali is fantastic!! She is kind, patient, knowledgeable wonderful person."

Christi C.

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Emilia F.


Linden, NJ

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time

I am a kind, responsible and patient person. I have a lot of experience in taking care of elderly people after a stroke, using a walker, and with Alzheimer's and dementia. I provide help with bathing, companionship, meal preparation, help staying physically active, light house keeping and laundry. I have experience with...
Emilia can also help with: Personal care, dementia, visiting physician
5.0
"Emilia is the best caregiver you will ever find. She is a meticulous house cleaner, an excellent cook and an accomplished baker. She has a great sense of humor, and is an EXTREMELY hard worker. I have employed her in the past and I've also gotten to know some of...

Scott B.

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Natakii D.


Bloomfield, NJ

$20/hr6 yrs exp

Proficient Aide, Personal Care Giver And Companion

I have more than 10 years of experience being a personal care giver and aide to patients who are disabled, have Alzheimer's/dementia or need assistance because they are unable to perform basic everyday tasks. I am proficient in providing the assistance that patients need including light cleaning, meal preparation, running...
Natakii can also help with: Hospice services, live-in home care, personal care, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia & more
5.0
"Natalie is a great aide. She was very helpful in taking care of my 88 year old father who was bedridden. She took care of his meds, baths and meals she was a wonderful help to him. She is a very responsible and reliable person. My family appreciated her very much...

Lexi M.

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Emily I.


Jersey City, NJ

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

senior care

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: Live-in home care, errands, light cleaning, hospice services, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CNA

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.

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Shahadah F.


Irvington, NJ

$16-25/hr4 yrs exp

Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

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...
Shahadah can also help with: Hospice services, personal care, respite care, home modification, dementia, live-in home care & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"I hired Shahadah for a one time occasion my husband and I were going away for the weekend and needed coverage on short notice. She was punctual and reliable. She did a job great job with my dad. I definitely enjoyed having her around and look forward to using her...

Andrea T.

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Rochelle S.


Cranford, NJ

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Senior Care Giver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello--My name is Shelly. I am a young, energetic grandmother of 4. I am always on the go and up for a challenge. I have many years of experience taking care of the elderly population, especially senior citizens in the early stages of alzheimer's disease. I am patient, caring, understanding and compassionate. I have a great...
Rochelle can also help with: Companionship, personal care, mobility assistance
5.0
"Shelly took care of my Grandmother for several years. She not only took great care of her, but she truly cared about her and her needs. We knew she was in great hands under Shelly's care."

Jennifer B.

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Beauty M.


Jersey City, NJ

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Caregiver

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: Live-in home care, dementia, home modification, hospice services, respite care, personal care & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

5.0
"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 best I've ever hired. She is trustworthy, intelligent and excellent at anticipating needs. "

Care member

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Musamali E.


Newark, NJ

$35-49/hr10 yrs exp

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

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, meal prep, companionship, personal care, hospice services
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

Wound Care

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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Dahlia E.


Union, NJ

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

I'm Reliable Compassionate Loving Caregiver.

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

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...
Dahlia can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, mobility assistance, light cleaning, errands, companionship & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

CPR

5.0
"Caring, hardworking, enthusiastic, capable, punctual."

Lilian W.

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Donna S.


Belleville, NJ

$25-28/hr10 yrs exp

I Am Available For Senior Care/ Looking For Part time Long Term Steady Work.

Hi I'm Donna, I have over 15 years experience taking care of the elderly. I have done anything from companionship to cooking & light clean ups such as washing dishes and laundry. Also I have run errands including food shopping, post office and various places for their daily personal needs I also have experience caring for...
5.0
"Donna was great. Very hands on and pays attention to detail. Best experience I've had with Care.com. Would hire again without hesitation. Two thumbs up!!"

Paul C.

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Nana K.


Livingston, NJ

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

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.

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Recent companion care reviews in South Orange, NJ

Addy A.

5.0

Addy is reliable, kind and compassionate. She assist my father who was has stroke. She did her job perfectly.

- Care member

Jane M.

5.0

Jane is efficient, smart and caring. She is neat and keeps things orderly in the house. She is very "upbeat" and always comes with a smile on her face. She has an easy personality. My husband always enjoys her company and looks forward to seeing her. I would highly recommend her.

- Care member

Chelsea R.

5.0

Chelsea is great to have around and a wonderful help. She’s very family oriented and never sits down without asking if anyone needs help, she’s always helping people and you can tell she does it out of the kindness of her heart especially with the smile she has when you give her a “thank you.”

- Care member

Stephanie V.

5.0

Stephanie is one of the nicest aides we have ever had. She is kind, patient, professional, cheerful, understanding, punctual, dependable, and goes above and beyond our expectations every day. We are blessed to have her. Thanks Stephanie.

- Linda G.

Deniz K.

5.0

This note is to say thank you for all your kindness and the excellent care you provided after Mom's return from the hospital. You bringing the most beautiful bouquet of flowers to mom on your first day still bring tears to my eyes. You are such a gem Deniz. We can not say enough good things about...

- Kara F.

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