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60 home care are listed in Westwood, NJ
The average rate is $22/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby home care is 10 years
Home care in Westwood, NJ
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been caring for patients that are elderly, disabled, handicapped and have Alzheimer's for 30 years. I enjoy making them smile and laugh. Most important is to make them feel safe and comfortable with me. I treat all my clients as family and give them the best care. I also do bathing, medications, helping them dress,...
Grace can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, errands, live-in home care, hospice services, dementia & more
5.0
"What can I say. This woman is a angel and when above and beyond making my fathers last months exceptionally comfortable, with respect and care above anything else. Not only did she keep him safe but also stimulated, well fed and well cared for. She is an amazing...
Greg H.
Neemattee U.
Bergenfield, NJ
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello, My name is Sara. I have experience in stay at home care for 3 different elder individuals over a period of 8 years. I do not have any medical experience but I can care for and do most at home tasks someone that isn't able to. I am a caring individual. If you have any questions please ask and thanks for looking.
Neemattee can also help with: Live-in home care, personal care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Very professional and reliable. Neematee fit right in and was part of the family and when the situation became tough she stuck it out and helped us where we needed it most. I would recommend to anyone needing in home care."
Carol B.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Gladys from Bogota NJ. I am 57 years old. I have a caregiver experience of over 6 years . I am a certified Home Health Aide. I have also trained as a special needs education teacher for over 10 years.
My goal is to provide care and support to the seniors and children with special needs.
I have worked in nursing...
Gladys can also help with: Live-in home care, personal care, dementia, hospice services
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"My family had the sincere pleasure of having Gladys take care of our parents. Gladys is the best of the best as she loves what she does and it shows in her compassion and patience she had with my parents. Everything she did was with a smile. Had my parent's...
Spiro P.
Shakerea W.
Hackensack, NJ
$25/hr • 6 yrs exp
3.7
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Patient , loving and caring - provides comfort and safety to clients round the clock. I have a lot of love and respect for the elderly being that I was raised by my grandparents. I treat my patients as if they were my own family.
Shakerea can also help with: Mobility assistance, live-in home care, errands, light cleaning, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"I was a little hesitant to hire Shakerea because she's very young and my mother needed exceptional care. Shakerea was very pleasant, kind and compassionate. We felt very lucky to have her in our lives. My mother loved her dearly and often told me the young lady...
Renice G.
5.0
(1)
How are you?. My name is Andrea senior caregiver & I would love to work with you & your loved one. elderly experience , I am a lead teacher at Prime Time Early Center. I speak English and Spanish. If you have further questions you can contact me. Thank you for your time.
Andrea can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, personal care
5.0
"She's a young lady but very responsible always on time and doing her job as we wanted it. I hired her to stay with my mother because she's very old and can't do many things. She helped her a lot around the house and help her go back in her routine and not feel left...
Domingo B.
Donna H.
Paterson, NJ
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(8)
Certified Home Health Aide, responsible for providing the highest degree of quality care and services, while assisting with medication. Provide caring companionship, promoting excellent in clients care in accordance with each client. Dementia care provider. dependable and reliable. discuss what time are available to fit client...
Donna can also help with: Meal prep, companionship, light cleaning, errands
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
5.0
"Attentive, Reliable and Great interpersonal skills… Absolute asset to any family. "
Care member
5.0
(3)
My experience as a senior caregiver has allowed me to develop a deep understanding of the unique needs and challenges faced by elderly individuals. I have gained expertise in assisting with personal care tasks such as bathing, dressing, and grooming, always prioritizing their dignity and respect. Additionally, I have provided...
Nerissa can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, errands, light cleaning, personal care
5.0
"Nerissa is above and beyond most aides. She is very warm, would even color my mother's hair and apply makeup without us requesting. She has energy and strength too, helps my immobile mother out of wheelchair and with toileting. Very respectful too. Can totally...
Jeff 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: Personal care, respite care, dementia
5.0
"Phyllis is a godsend for senior care, She is deeply caring, extremely dependable, highly experienced, and super professional. It is not an exaggeration to say that she not only improved and lengthen the lives of my in-laws in their 90s -- she has actually saved...
Jeff W.
5.0
(2)
Currently available as elderly caregiver my services also include experience in COPD, respiratory, trachea, catheter/foley changes, manual/equipment feeding, nebulizer treatments, peg feeding tube care, medications and maintaining patients clean and comfortable. I specialize in bed sores/wound care.
I am also available for...
Desiree can also help with: Live-in home care, respite care, home modification, dementia, hospice services, personal care & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Desiree took care of my husband who had end stage Parkinson's disease. She was efficient, dependable and has a good personality. My husband and I enjoyed her companionship
My husband was on hospice for the last three weeks. He needed constant care and...
Pat B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a home health aide and have five years of experience working with seniors. I've always been passionate about being able to help people and give back. I felt this was a perfect opportunity to combine my experience and knowledge and to help out as much as possible. I am also CPR certified, and have references upon request.
Santa can also help with: Transportation, dementia, personal care, meal prep, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Santa was so attentive with my mom. She always made her comfortable. Always on time and great communication.
Her ability to chat with my mom who suffered with dementia made me feel so at ease.
I didn’t leave my mom with anyone but was able to for hours with Santa...
Care member
Evelin H.
Saddle Brook, NJ
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I have 14+ years of experience with seniors and disabled children's I've worked enormously with elders who have Alzheimer's and dementia. I'm a very loving caring person,
I been working in a Seniors living community for a while now And I've worked independently aswell. and I like to give them the dignity and respect they...
Evelin can also help with: Hospice services, visiting physician, personal care, dementia
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"She help us with our grandfather and she has a big heart when it comes to caring.Thank you again Evelin ."
Debbie V.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 8 years experience as a home health aide where I've worked In both facilities and homes. I've worked with patients who were wheelchair bound, bed bound , Alzheimer's, Dementia etc. Some of the services I've performed In my experience are perineal and oral care, assisting to doctors appointments, feeding, running errands,...
Kwaneysha can also help with: Live-in home care, personal care, dementia
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"We love Kwaneysha!! Unfortunately, our needs have changed as my mother-in-law's condition continues to deteriorate.
Kwaneysha was a wonderful aide in every aspect. Punctual, dependable, professional, polite, kind, and patient. Ever so patient! I cannot begin to...
Elizabeth B.
5.0
(1)
Since I was a young girl, I had to provide care, first my mother, who had cancer and had a very serious surgery, I took care of her then. I also took care of my grandmother. That is when I realized how important it is to provide care and company.
Flor can also help with: Dementia, personal care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"She has a great personality, and she is very professional."
Patricia W.
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Ana. I'm a caregiver with more than a 15 years of experience in geriatric and child care as well.
As myself experience has grown, with a special needs daughter and my mom who is 97 years old, I have become an expert who can recognize when my patients require special atención with any rough times like it could...
Ana can also help with: Companionship, meal prep, personal care, light cleaning, mobility assistance, errands & more
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 10 plus years of experience working with senior/ with dementia , hospice, etc healthcare field . I have my BLS certification. I'm compassionate skilled Home Care aide. Devoted to providing home care in Daily routines, Meal preparation , light housekeeping , medication reminder , Toileting, Bathing etc. Always ensuring...
Dominique can also help with: Respite care, dementia, personal care, hospice services, visiting physician
5.0
"Her reviews were great that were given to me. She is very knowledgeable in the care we specifically need for my dad. She is also very understanding as the family is still very stressed at this time and she brings a calm to the situation. It's still a learning...
Valerie V.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have experience taking care of elderly ladies, also with Alzheimer's and Senile Dementia. I feel confident and competent with the care of Senior citizen. I will provide care and compassionate assistance, run errands, doctors appointments, light housecleaning, meal preparation, etc. I had on my care a lady with mild...
Yanina can also help with: Home modification, dementia, visiting physician, hospice services, personal care
5.0
"Yanina took care of my Mom who is diagnosed with dementia for a year. She is diligent, compassionate and patient. "
Virginia G.
5.0
(2)
I'm a mom of two grown children. I have 10 years of experience. I'm happy to help with Transportation Services, Medical Management, Shopping and placing orders for all essentials, Meal
Preparation, Bathing, Personal care, Companionship.
Jennifer can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, meal prep, companionship, errands, personal care & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Jennifer is very caring she will treat the client and there family as if it was her own. She is extremely clean and loves to cook and bake. She will make your family members transition from being alone to having an aid stress-free and enjoyable. Great happy...
Michele P.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is CHAN.. I have experience for over 11 years.. I really enjoy working with seniors. I'm a people person that longs for interaction with my clients. I always put forth my best effort when working. What motivate me about what I do is knowing I have an opportunity to help make a difference in the lives of my clients and...
Chan can also help with: Dementia, companionship, light cleaning, hospice services, errands, meal prep & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
5.0
"Chan was a lifesaver for my mother's care. She has an unbelievably warm personality that was much appreciated. I could not recommend her enough."
Mark S.
Nana A.
Dumont, NJ
$10-20/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
I'm very responsible, honest, caring person. my profession is a doctor. so I can manage troubles. I am fluent in English and Russian.
Nana can also help with: Home modification, respite care, hospice services, personal care, dementia, live-in home care & more
Skills:
Wound Care
CNA
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"NANA was amazing with my dad and then in the end even more amazing. She is caring, ended up being great with my dogs and has become part of our family TY Nana"
Doreen S.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
*COVID VACCINATED Available to work in Bergen, Essex and Morris County*Hi there! I am a qualified caregiver with 18 years of experience. I am available nights M-F 6/6:30pm-6am)or weekend F-Su overnight(F 6/6:30pm-Su 4/5pm) I am highly experienced in senior care (Dementia, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's) rehab, stroke, senior special...
Tracey can also help with: Respite care, hospice services, personal care, dementia, live-in home care
5.0
"I interviewed this lovely candidate for a night position for my elderly Mom, who has early Alzheimers. Tracey is absolutely delightful, with a wealth of experience and knowledge! My Mom's current aide works 24-hours, and I feel due to my Mom's recent decline, no...
Karen S.
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Recent home care reviews in Westwood, NJ
Grace B.
5.0
What can I say. This woman is a angel and when above and beyond making my fathers last months exceptionally comfortable, with respect and care above anything else. Not only did she keep him safe but also stimulated, well fed and well cared for. She is an amazing care taker and could not have done...
- Greg H.
Neemattee U.
5.0
Very professional and reliable. Neematee fit right in and was part of the family and when the situation became tough she stuck it out and helped us where we needed it most. I would recommend to anyone needing in home care.
- Carol B.
Gladys C.
5.0
Gladys is reliable and easy to communicate with. She took great care of my grandma! Thank you Gladys!
- Julie C.
Shakerea W.
5.0
Shakerea takes very good care of my mom. She’s always on time and her patience is out of this world. My mom has Alzheimer’s and Shakerea is so soft spoken and gentle. She reads her stories, prepares meals, makes sure she gets her medication on time. I’m beyond grateful for her assistance.
- Care member
Andrea R.
5.0
She's a young lady but very responsible always on time and doing her job as we wanted it. I hired her to stay with my mother because she's very old and can't do many things. She helped her a lot around the house and help her go back in her routine and not feel left out. Thank you so much Andrea for...
- Domingo B.
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FAQs for finding home care in Westwood, NJ
How much does private home care cost per hour near me in Westwood, NJ?
The average rate for hiring a home care provider in Westwood, NJ as of May, 2024 is $22.67 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 Westwood, NJ?
Care.com has 3 home care providers for seniors in Westwood, 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 Westwood, 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 Westwood, NJ?
The types of home health care services near you in Westwood, 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 Westwood, 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 Westwood, NJ?
If you need to hire senior home care near you in Westwood, 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 Westwood, NJ?
When you’re hiring in home health care services near you in Westwood, 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.