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Irena M.
Garfield, NJ
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Compassionate, caring, more than 10 years of experience , excellent references, provided HHA , companion services through all stages of illness to seniors from more than six families.
Irena can also help with: Dementia, mobility assistance, errands, personal care, companionship
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Irena takes good care of my mother, and is warm and friendly."
Corinne F.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Good Day! I am Michael, with a background as hospital nurse and a nurse phlebotomist
I am a certified Red Cross first aider, CPR holder and a Registered Nurse by profession in my country, Philippines but been living in Manhattan New York for almost 7 years.
I have experience with elderly male and female patients with balance...
Michael can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, companionship, hospice services, live-in home care, errands & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Michael cared for my husband for the last 2 years of his life. I could not have managed without him. He is professional, intelligent, kind and completely reliable. I cannot recommend him highly enough!"
Brian M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Valerie, I have 10 yrs experience as CNA & Personal Assistant and child care. I have recent background checks, current license, references and I am vaccinated. I live on the UES in NYC and able to travel. I am great at organizing medical appointments and have hospital/ ER experience. I also am good at scheduling,...
Valerieb can also help with: Respite care, live-in home care, home modification, personal care, hospice services, dementia & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Val is dependable, organized, hard-working, and professional. She's very knowledgeable about senior care and was always looking for ways to keep my dad active and engaged. She's done a great job, and it has eased my mind knowing my dad has been in such good hands."
Daniel S.
4.0
(1)
Hello, my name is Margaret, I worked for 10 years in a nursing home and 6 years as Home health aide. In the past I've worked in a psych unit, long term care and also in a sub acute unit. I have a CPR license as well.
Margaret can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, personal care, companionship, errands, dementia & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a friendly, empathetic and responsible caregiver. I have over 7 years of experience working with the elderly with dementia, Alzheimer's and many other health problems. I can help with Errands, light housekeeping and Bathing/Dressing. Prepare meal and follow patients care plan.
Daysa can also help with: Hospice services, respite care, personal care, dementia
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Home Care and Light Housecleaning. I respect and love speaking with people
Shaniqua can also help with: Personal care, dementia, errands, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Shaniqua was very thorough, personable and extremely caring. She was wonderful with my father and I highly recommend her..."
Amy C.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm a certified HHA, and am CPR certified. I have 10 years of experience. I'm honest, responsible and have patience. I have reference
Karen can also help with: Visiting physician, dementia, mobility assistance, companionship, personal care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Karen is wonderful. We went through a half dozen aides in recent years before we found Karen, who is a sweet person, hard worker, and caring aide. She got along great with two aides we at times teamed her with, was very responsive and respectful with my parents...
Care member
Trishanna W.
Brooklyn, NY
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Honest Caregiver And Reliable Professional LPN, CNA And HHA. With Fifteen Years Paid Experience.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I'm Trish 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...
Trishanna can also help with: Hospice services, errands, dementia, companionship, light cleaning, live-in home care & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Licensed Nurse
CNA
5.0
"Trishana was a hard worker and very dependable. She took excellent care of my dad four years ago. He was diagnosed with cancer . Would recommend her!"
Mark K.
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: Dementia, personal care, live-in home care, hospice services
5.0
"Shanice is an extremely polite selfless individual. Warm hearted and can tell she is very passionate and takes what she does very seriously. You want you and your people around and in her presence. A light like non other."
Tariq B.
Phyllis C.
Hackensack, NJ
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Energetic, caring, easy going caregiver with over 30 years of experience of taking care of the elderly. My job is to provide comfort, affection and care to all my clients. My experience includes but is not limited to, bathing (shower and bed bath), dressing, grooming, preparation and serving of meals and snacks, medication...
Phyllis can also help with: Respite care, personal care, dementia
5.0
"Phyllis,
I want to personally thank you Phyllis for taking care of my mom during her last days. Your time with her was special, you helped make her comfortable and I wish to acknowledge the superb contributions you made for mother's safety and well being, the...
Novia M.
Anna S.
Union City, NJ
$26-27/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hello, my name is
Annie and I am a certify CNA I have experience in dementia senior care and cared for dialysis patients as well as dispensing medication and hygiene. Also I can place and link Dexcom g6 for insulin to synchronize your phone. Among those things I have mentioned I do light housekeeping and converse and stimulate...
Anna can also help with: Personal care, dementia
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"My mom is a diabetic , has parkinson's disease , Anna learned in less than a week all the info related to handle my mom with the insulin ,changing the reading app , giving her the correct mediations and also providing food for her, giving her a shower, if by any...
Care member
Mary B.
New York, NY
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Compassionate Caregiver With More Than 12 Years Of Experience In The Care Field. I Work Hard.
5.0
(2)
I am one of the best home health aide I am very friendly, nice, caring and I treat everyone like how I would want to be treated hire me and you would not regret it.
I'd describe my personality as kind, thoughtful and patient
I like caring for seniors because family members are at peace of mind when their love one is properly...
Mary can also help with: Live-in home care, light cleaning, errands, home modification, hospice services, dementia & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
CPR
5.0
"Mary is very selfless and kind.She is very patient with her client and always ready to help...very hardworking and punctual as well..she exhibits excellent skills when working with client."
Mavis A.
4.5
(8)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I am a Certified Home Health Aide, and have long experience in taking care of elderly patients with Alzheimer's, prostrate cancer, dementia, diabetic, chronic heart failure, deep vein thrombosis, renal failure, feeding tubes, strokes, wheelchair or bed ridden patients, with pressure sores, bedsores, feeding tube, Pleurx...
Marilyn can also help with: Light cleaning, companionship, home modification, hospice services, dementia, errands & more
Skills:
Wound Care
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Marilyn was a godsend to our family. She went above and beyond to look after my elderly relative with compassion, cheerfulness, and expertise. She has tremendous knowledge and experience. We were blessed and thankful to find her."
Michelle Y.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Eileen I am a certified nursing assistant . I have 7 years of experience with Elderly People I have worked in nursing homes in Long term care and hospital . I care for people as if they were my own family and how I'd want them treated. I'm very passionate about senior care, kind, caring, calm and very patient and...
Eileen can also help with: Dementia, personal care
Skills:
CNA
4.3
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm First Aid CPR certified, accompanied with transportation. I have cared for the elderly in senior citizen homes since 2011. I'm very familiar with different health conditions such as Parkinson's, Cognitive decline, Diabetes, Stroke, Dementia, Alzheimer's, Balance decline, Hearth problems with pacemaker and Depression. While I...
Julia can also help with: Companionship, dementia, errands, hospice services, light cleaning, home modification & more
Skills:
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
5.0
"Julia was a huge help to have. She is so joyful, kind and self-imposed. She understands and picks up things very fast. She didn't mind staying extra hours and our staff and seniors loved her. Unfortunately she lives across the world now, but she is always welcomed...
Dana K.
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: Hospice services, companionship, dementia, errands, live-in home care, light cleaning & 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.
3.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 20+ yrs private & hospital settings medical experience, I'm comfortable with wound care, medication administration, physical therapy if need and or adjustments with clients. I'm patient, easy going, compassionate, energetic, vibrant, motivated, organized, efficient friendly and comfortable with Pets. Home health license,...
Elizabeth can also help with: Errands, home modification, dementia, companionship, hospice services, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Elizabeth was absolutely amazing. I had a very last minute need that she was able to accommodate. Not only that she was able to prepare meals, care for my disabled dog, run errands, and a variety of other things that I am incredibly grateful for. She’s smart, into...
Care member
Mary Ann L.
Staten Island, NY
$20/hr • 2 yrs exp
4.5
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I was caring for a lovely elderly woman since 2019 on Staten Island. She was undergoing chemotherapy. I occasionally drove her to the hospital for treatments and medical appointments. I also helped her with household chores. I also assisted my neighbor who was wheelchair bound with heating up her food, errands, and paying bills....
5.0
"Maryann was wonderful to my mom and my entire family . I am a nurse by trade and I would highly recommend her to care for a parent or loved one . She is kind compassionate loyal She has been with us for 2 years . I was able to go to work and care for others...
Rhoda C.
Nadine V.
Brooklyn, NY
$22-25/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm an experienced caregiver who would welcome the opportunity of caring for an elderly person or kid who is in need of care experience in mechanical bed, Hoyer lift, and wheelchair bound. I am certified. I'll also take care of your personal hygiene, cooking needs, grocery shopping, dispensing of medicines, doctor's...
Nadine can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, personal care, live-in home care
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Nadine went above and beyond in regards to my parents. She spent more than a year working and making my parents feel comfortable and assisting them with their daily living.
My father was hospice and unfortunately passed away so Nadine has to part ways with us...
Marilyn J.
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: Hospice services, errands, meal prep, personal care, dementia, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
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Recent home care reviews in Kearny, NJ
Irena M.
5.0
Irena takes good care of my mother, and is warm and friendly.
- Corinne F.
Michael D.
5.0
Michael went so far above and beyond for my very beloved uncle who is blind, bedbound, and was at home on hospice. His devotion, compassion, initiative, communication, and care were extraordinary — to my uncle, my uncle’s large elderly dog, and our family, all of whom live far from the city. Without...
- Care member
Valerieb B.
5.0
I'm delighted to offer Valerie a review as she provided essential assistance during my recent medical emergency. She was prompt in her response and proved invaluable during my hospitalization. Given the hectic nature of the emergency room, Valerie adeptly advocated on my behalf to expedite my...
- Bill C.
Shaniqua W.
5.0
Shaniqua was very thorough, personable and extremely caring. She was wonderful with my father and I highly recommend her...
- Amy C.
Karen C.
5.0
Karen is wonderful. We went through a half dozen aides in recent years before we found Karen, who is a sweet person, hard worker, and caring aide. She got along great with two aides we at times teamed her with, was very responsive and respectful with my parents (the patients), and quickly understood...
- Care member
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FAQs for finding home care in Kearny, NJ
How much does private home care cost per hour near me in Kearny, NJ?
The average rate for hiring a home care provider in Kearny, NJ as of May, 2024 is $13.50 per hour. This cost will fluctuate depending on the provider's level of experience, whether the care is full-time or part-time and the duties required to perform to care for your senior loved one.
How can I find home care near me in Kearny, NJ?
Care.com has 2 home care providers for seniors in Kearny, NJ. To start searching for caregivers near you, you need to create a Care.com account. To create your account, you will answer some basic questions to help you find home care providers that specialize in your family member’s needs. You will then have the option to either post a job and receive applications from candidates, or you can search for caregivers on the website. You can filter results by distance from Kearny, NJ or hourly rate. After you have selected your candidates, you can schedule interviews, check references, request background checks, and can then hire a home health care provider that suits your needs the best.
What types of home care services are available near me in Kearny, NJ?
The types of home health care services near you in Kearny, NJ will vary depending on the needs of the senior you’re hiring home care assistance for, but home care providers can assist with companionship and fellowship, as well as skilled nursing care. There are also home caregivers in Kearny, NJ that can assist with daily activities, such as cooking, medication prompting, dressing, bathing and transporting the senior patient to and from appointments.
How can I safely hire home care near me in Kearny, NJ?
If you need to hire senior home care near you in Kearny, NJ, we strongly suggest you run an independent background check, request professional references, and interview a handful of candidates. You can also look for providers on Care.com who have a CareCheck badge on their profile, which is a background check we request all in home care service providers complete. Any senior home care providers who complete a CareCheck will have a badge on their profile that displays the date the background check was run.
What interview questions should I ask when hiring home health care near me in Kearny, NJ?
When you’re hiring in home health care services near you in Kearny, NJ, it can be really helpful to interview a handful of different candidates to help you find the right fit. It’s a good idea to ask them questions about the exact responsibilities they feel comfortable taking on, how they best communicate, and what types of senior health issues they have dealt with in the past.