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Home health aides in Elmwood Park, NJ
In the last 7 years I have trained and worked as a home health aide. I have always been a people person and my years in the medical field has certainly only furthered my warm and caring heart. In working as a companion/health aide I have cleaned/ dressed some wounds, ran light errands, and have done meal prep. I am enthusiastic,...
Cecilia can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
In the last 5 years I have trained and worked as a licensed phlebotomist, pharmacy technician and home health aide. I have always been a people person and my years in the medical field has certainly only furthered my warm and caring heart. In working as a companion/health aide I have cleaned/dressed some wounds, ran light...
Desmarie can also help with: Hospice services, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep, errands, companionship & more
5.0
"She treats the person and their family as if was her own family"
Carl R.
5.0
(8)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Provide assistance with activities of Daily living performance domestic and household tasks, Transport and accompany patients to doctors appointment run errands medications reminder assist with clients personal care monitor patients vital signs, temperature, respiration And report on their condition follow client care plan and...
Keisha can also help with: Dementia, errands, hospice services, light cleaning, companionship, live-in home care & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Keisha was absolutely wonderful for our mom. She took excellent care of her and went above and beyond expectations repeatedly. She was devoted to caring for her. Her bubbly personality, infectious enthusiasm and constant positive attitude went a long way towards...
Care member
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: Personal care, errands, light cleaning, transportation, meal prep, dementia & 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
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, dementia, personal care
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
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Compassionate caregiver with 10+ years of work experience as a Home Health Aide. Highly skilled in assisting clients with activities of daily living with demonstrated ability of performing errands, meal preparation, transportation, laundry, medication reminder and light housekeeping. I also have experience in taking care of...
Cynthia can also help with: Home modification, hospice services, live-in home care, personal care, respite care, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Was very reliable during her service to our family. Very dependable and always willing to make her client happy. "
Bosman B.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I became interested in home health care when my dad became terminally ill. I wanted to make sure that he was comfortable and well cared for so I took it upon myself to step into that role. I managed my father's medication, took him to the bathroom, fed him and sponge bathed him daily. I am grateful that I was able to be there...
Silvia can also help with: Dementia, respite care, personal care
5.0
"Silvia has been an important part of my family for the last 4 years while she took care of my mother. She never called out sick, only took a handful of prearranged days and was never late. She treated my mother with love, care and respect, even when she was...
Anne Marie M.
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: Personal care, dementia, live-in home care, 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.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am an easy going, sensitive and committed caregiver with CPR and First Aid certification and more than 10 years experience working with the elderly population. I am flexible and able to work well within any setting, and provide high quality care at all times. I am very respectful of a client independence and will always treat...
Latoya can also help with: Hospice services, respite care, personal care, dementia, visiting physician
5.0
"Latoya took care of my husband for 5 years until he pass away. She became a part of my family. She was amazing."
Rosetta F.
Christina S.
Passaic, NJ
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
10 years experience. Home health aide available part time I love what I do I have so many experience
Christina can also help with: Live-in home care, respite care, hospice services, dementia, personal care, home modification & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Very caring towards my elderly father, very knowledgeable and really cares. Extremely reliable."
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Maria I am fully vaccinated I have 11+ years of experience in adult and senior care. I am dependable, reliable, compassionate and caring. My patients are my family I adore every minute spent with them. I will do my best to carefully evaluate an individuals needs and create a care plan just for them. I can help...
Maria can also help with: Hospice services, errands, dementia, live-in home care, light cleaning, companionship & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"She is very caring, treats my Aunt with love and affection. She is very helpful with cooking and cleaning and takes care of both of us. I highly recommend her."
Joanne M.
Jeannette L.
Paterson, NJ
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Private Aide At Home Part Time Or Full Time I'm Very Care Person With Good Reference Good Experience
4.2
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I work for 15 year like home health aide I am a medication aide too a lot experience with patients with dementia , Parkinson's diabetic high blood pressure and depression... help with personal need at home shopping , personal care Dr appointment. Companion care .
Jeannette can also help with: Respite care, personal care, dementia
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Jeannette was responsible for meds administration for my parents at one of our Assisted Living facilities in NJ. Exceptional people, like Jeannette, stand out. Jeannette and a few other kind people on her team always kept me informed of all matters of care of my...
Larry K.
Gladys P.
Wallington, NJ
$17-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hi, I'm Gladys. I am a home health aide and have been a CHHA for 10 years. I like to help and assist people who need help. In my experience I have learned that each one receives a unique treatment depending on what they need. They need to feel safe, happy, and comfortable with their health care. Lastly, encourage them to take...
Gladys can also help with: Light cleaning, respite care, meal prep, errands, transportation, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Gladys cared for my 96-yr-old Mom; she was very kind & gentle with my Mom. Our family was blessed with her presence at a very sensitive time in our lives."
Sandra D.
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, personal care, errands, meal prep, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Sandra. I have the certification on Home Health Aide. I have Adult CPR and First Aide. Many years ago I worked in Florida with young people with different special needs, as well as with the elderly with different medical conditions. Due to circumstances beyond my control, I had to move to New Jersey where I...
Sandra can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, light cleaning, errands, companionship, meal prep & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"It was the luckiest day of all our lives when Sandra B. came into it to take care of my sister twice a week. She is a blessing in so many ways. She can do anything. She cleans, she cooks, shops, helps with the laundry, takes her to the doctor and sees that she can...
Care member
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, errands, companionship
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Very nice, patient and professional.
Donna is also very reliable."
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have always found pleasure in working with senior citizens. I am looking for something overnight (however hours are flexible) to assist these individuals in anyway possible. I also am experienced as a Teacher's Assistant, and part-time after school childcare(15 years). I have my CDA in Early Childcare and I'm a Certified HHA....
Beverly can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, visiting physician, personal care
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Beverly was very professional and has great communication skills. She was very patient and was able to adapt to our families needs. She did some lite cooking and connected with our children immediately. The kids love playing games, coloring and some date nights she...
Care member
Diana P.
Wood Ridge, NJ
$20-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
HHA Full- Time , Available For Companionship, Light Housekeeping And Meal Prep.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I had been working as a caregiver for more than 18 years. I work day and night shift as well as live in. As a certified home health aide I do have the experiences in taking care of different cases such as Alzheimer s and demensia, bed ridden terminally ill cancer patient , CVA recovered from rehab, Parkinson s, ALS also known as...
Diana can also help with: Live-in home care, dementia, personal care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"We interviewed Diana and she was pleasant, reliable in scheduling, communicative and cooperative. While we already had a full time worker by time I spoke with her, I hope we will be able to try working with Diana in person soon"
Dawn C.
5.0
(1)
Hi! My name is Chelsea and I'm a 26-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. I currently work managing home health aides and the care of patient's at a well known home healthcare...
Chelsea can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, errands, companionship, personal care, dementia & more
5.0
"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. Chelsea kept her busy with creating artwork, listening to her favorite music, playing cards, and just chatting with...
Christine R.
5.0
(5)
Responsible home aide with excellent communication skills demonstrated by over 5 years of experience in health care from voluntary organizations to paid in jobs. I am proficient in providing exceptional in home support to clients with a range of disabilities, illnesses and other challenges.
Highlights
- Certified Home...
Kudzanayi Wellington can also help with: Personal care, live-in home care, dementia
5.0
"Wellington is kind soft spoken and unquestionably honest and absolutely peerless, humble approach to his responsibilities."
Perpetua M.
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Recent home health aide reviews in Elmwood Park, NJ
Desmarie V.
5.0
Desmarie is very friendly and brings good energy with her. She shows care for my parents and engages with me at any concern that might arise. Also being bilingual is definitely a plus, though they have conversations in both languages. She's driven them to appts as well.
- Eleana C.
Keisha C.
5.0
Aundrea R.
Keisha has been a great inspiration to my aunt very and professional regarding the care of my aunt. She's thoughtful, patient understanding and her disposition in life is kind. She's on time never late never called out sick. Very Dependable.
The care that Keisha showed me while taking...
- Care member
Santa F.
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 and trusted her.
If she is...
- Care member
Kwaneysha P.
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 describe the patience she showed....
- Elizabeth B.
Cynthia S.
5.0
Cynthia is honest and hardworking. She is conscientious and dedicated to her work, whatever that work may be.
- Christian N.
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FAQs for finding home health aides near you in Elmwood Park, NJ
What does a home health aide do near me in Elmwood Park, NJ?
If you’re planning to hire a home health aide near you in Elmwood Park, NJ, it’s important to understand that there is no one standard role that a home health aide takes on. A home health aide isn’t a nurse, but can help with health related tasks like ensuring their clients take their medicine on time, transporting them to doctors appointments, picking up prescriptions, and making sure they are well fed and bathed.
What home health aide duties do providers take on near me in Elmwood Park, NJ?
When it’s time to hire a home health aide near you in Elmwood Park, NJ, it’s a good idea to create a list of duties your family members need help with. You can review different profiles on Care.com to learn more about common health aide duties such as bathing, feeding, and cleaning up after their clients.
How can I find a home health aide near me in Elmwood Park, NJ?
To find home health aides near you in Elmwood Park, NJ, you can create an account with Care.com and then you can filter and sort local home health aides by distance from Elmwood Park, NJ. Then you can review your options for home health aides by reading about their experience and the home health aide duties they will take on.
How much does it cost to hire a home health aide near me in Elmwood Park, NJ?
The average rate for hiring home health aides near you in Elmwood Park, NJ on Care.com as of April, 2024 is $20.00 per hour. It’s worth noting that the rate each individual home health aide charges depends on the level of care required, the provider's certifications, and their years of experience.
How can I safely hire a home health aide near me in Elmwood Park, NJ?
To help you start your research, all home health aides on Care.com are asked to complete an annual background check called a CareCheck (the providers who complete this background check have a badge on their profile displaying the date it was run). However, this is just a jumping off point. We strongly recommend that you take additional steps for hiring a home health aid safely, which include interviewing candidates, calling their professional references, and running your own background check.