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60 home health aides are listed in Kearny, NJ
The average rate is $20/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby home health aides is 7 years
Home health aides in Kearny, NJ
5.0
(2)
I am compassionate & reliable certified HHA/Caregiver with over 7yrs of experience caring for an elderly (Dementia/Alzheimer/MS/Bedridden).
I am responsible for preparing meals, feeding, bathing, dressing and encouraging the client to perform daily activities such as walking & exercising to enhance mobility. Maintaining the...
Ma Isabel can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, live-in home care, errands, dementia, meal prep & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Isabel was my mother's caregiver for many years until my mom passed. The care that Isabel provided to my mother greatly contributed to her quality of life. My mother was 96 when she passed. Isabel was very patient and attentive, and she always put my mom first....
Laurie L.
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: Errands, companionship, dementia, hospice services, meal prep, light cleaning & more
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...
Eleana C.
3.7
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have worked within nursing homes.. Private duty. I'm caring, responsible, reliable & trustworthy. Will care as if my own family.
Regina can also help with: Dementia, home modification, hospice services, personal care, respite care
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"I am a quadriplegic, confined to a wheelchair. She was my caregiver for a four-day visit to New York City. She helped me get going in the morning and get to bed in the evening. She was a quick learner and mastered our routines. She is dependable, friendly and...
Daniel K.
5.0
(5)
My Name is Jamie . 6+ years of experience as a Home Health Alde. Responsible Direct Support Professional proficient in Home Health Care and working with mentally disabled adults. Passionate and motivated, with a drive for excellence. Providing patients with help getting in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs, or automobiles and...
Jamie can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, errands, light cleaning, hospice services, companionship & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Jamie was an absolute delight to work with. She cared for my grandmother and did an exceptional job. She went above and beyond to ensure our needs were met. It's always rough trying to find someone to care for a relative the way you would but Jamie eased all my...
Jessica M.
5.0
(3)
A compassionate Certified Home Health Aide, with 2 years experience . I have had clients who had dementia, mild stroke, Parkinson disease and those that needed companionship. I am very patient, so pleasant and very kind. I have a Bachelor of Science degree in Human nutrition and Food Science, and one of the courses I took was...
Chimwemwe can also help with: Personal care, dementia, home modification, live-in home care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"She is dependable and a team worker"
Sella C.
5.0
(4)
As a passionate Home Health Aide of 15 plus years I have been able to help different types of clients with unique circumstances. Due to my current expertise I am able to avail myself to clients who are in need of care. It's important to me to offer my clients a routine that is suitable for their comfort ability and overall care....
Itohan can also help with: Personal care, light cleaning, dementia, companionship, specialized care, errands & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Itohan was an outstanding caregiver, who went beyond and above for my father in law"
Juliana S.
5.0
(5)
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, home modification, live-in home care, dementia, respite care & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Shahdah is a very loving, caring,polite and dependable person. She is ready to help in anyway she can. Would rehire her again and highly recommend her as a caregiver."
Ashley B.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I'm a Certified Aide with more than 8 years of experience in Caregiving.. I have experience with Dementia, Alzheimer's, and Diabetes, have also cared for other patients with different illnesses I can help with Home Care and Bathing/Dressing, Companion, Feeding, Housekeeping, Cooking, and sorts of.
I have worked with agencies...
Ruwaida can also help with: Hospice services, errands, companionship, live-in home care, light cleaning, dementia & more
Skills:
CNA
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Ruwaida is caring, friendly and trustworthy."
Care member
4.5
(9)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a very talented and responsible Home Health Aide who is a very compassionate, patient, kind-hearted and loving person seeking to take care of the elderly and people with a wide range of illnesses and disabilities. I have 11 years' experience in elder care and have cared for people with: Dementia, Alzheimer's, Cancer,...
Margaret can also help with: Live-in home care, meal prep, dementia, errands, light cleaning, hospice services & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Maggie is a wonderful caregiver that becomes part of a family right away. She is very smart, honest and thoughtful and helps make recommendations to support the entire family when a loved one needs additional support. We ended the relationship with Maggie only...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm a experienced HHA for the last 8 years in home care companies where I had the opportunity to get experience in an numerous types of cases including, bed bound, wheelchair, Alzheimer, dementia, etc. currently I'm continuing my studies as a medical assistant as part of provide the best care and services to patients.
Grace can also help with: Visiting nurse, home modification, dementia, personal care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"I hired Grace immediately after our first meeting. Not only is Grace dependable and knowledgeable, she is compassionate, thorough, trust-worthy, gentle, and has a genuine interest in my mother's well-being. I highly recommend her. "
Cristina V.
5.0
(4)
With over three decades of unwavering dedication to enhancing the lives of individuals in need, I am a seasoned Home Health Aide committed to providing exceptional care. Throughout my 25 years in this noble profession, I've diligently supported patients with compassion, empathy, and expertise. I have dealt with various types of...
Michelle can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, companionship, errands, home modification, hospice services & more
Skills:
CPR
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Michelle was very reliable, patient, and caring. "
Care member
Ailce C.
Union, NJ
$20-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
Compassionate And Reliable Certified Home Health Aide With 5 Years Experience.
5.0
(2)
My main focus is to connect with patients and their families to be able to provide the highest quality of care. I have a valid NJ driving license, and a reliable vehicle - I can help with transportation services, errands, and respite care. I am CPR certified, and will monitor patients vitals and note any behavioral changes, or...
Ailce can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, companionship, light cleaning, live-in home care, errands & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
5.0
"My family and I are so happy we found Ailce to care for our Mother. She is extremely diligent and hardworking and takes her job seriously. She is caring, kind, and gentle. We are happy with the way she treats our mother, like family, with respect and humor. She...
Care member
Musamali E.
Newark, NJ
$35-49/hr • 10 yrs exp
Home Health Aide/ Available For Companionship, Housekeeping And Meal Prep
5.0
(4)
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: Companionship, personal care, mobility assistance, meal prep, hospice services
Skills:
Wound Care
Home Health Aide
CPR
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.
5.0
(1)
In the past my experience has be very broad and providing services in area such
dementia patience
catheter
stroke
bedridden patience
psychological changes
hospice care
positioning transfers and ambulation
hydraulic lift
personal care skills {adls}
medications remined
client with disabilities
Vida can also help with: Live-in home care, companionship, dementia, meal prep, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Vida was an AMAZING aide to my father when he was ill. After awhile he trusted only her to care for him & know what he needed even more than himself, or any other family member. She performed her duties so well & with such care that our family actually thought of...
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: Live-in home care, hospice services, dementia, companionship, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Maria is the most sweetest person you will meet and she treats everyone like family not just a patient"
Carl R.
Sarah I.
East Orange, NJ
$15-30/hr • 4 yrs exp
Home Health Aide Available For Companionship, Housekeeping And Meal Prep
4.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Sarah . Since March 2016 I have dedicated my time and life to take care of seniors and special people. I currently attend chamberlain university of nursing and I am presently in my second year. I am cHHA and CPR certified. I am very patient, understanding, caring and also a good listener. I do understand you need...
Sarah can also help with: Respite care, dementia, hospice services, live-in home care, personal care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
4.0
"Sarah is wonderful. She was with our daughter R. R. has a degenerative, genetic, fatal disease and was hospitalized last September. We continued having Sarah come help us at the hospital and she was better than most of the nurses. It was the only time my husband...
Debbie K.
5.0
(1)
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:
Home Health Aide
CNA
Wound Care
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.
4.3
(6)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
12 years of experience in the healthcare industry.
Certified Home Health Aide
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant.
Associates Degree in Health Sciences.
I am the perfect help for your loved ones.
Esther can also help with: Respite care, personal care, hospice services, dementia, home modification, live-in home care & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
Wound Care
5.0
"For over 25 years my husband and I have been the owner's of a small business, and 32 years the parents of a developmentally disabled son. We've had much experience with employees, especially Caregivers. There are but a few that really stand out, and Esther is...
Patricia C.
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.
Marian C.
Jersey City, NJ
$25-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
I've Been Caregiver Since 2008 And Become Home Health Aide Since 2011 To Present.
5.0
(1)
Helped Patient/Client for Daily living, Safety environment, Healthy and Happiness and improve quality of life. I love taking care seniors:)
Marian can also help with: Live-in home care, errands, light cleaning, home modification, meal prep, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Marian was with my mother for almost 12 years. She treated my mother like her own mother. She was reliable, honest, loving, going beyond the call of duty to make my mother comfortable."
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Recent home health aide reviews in Kearny, NJ
Ma Isabel D.
5.0
Isabel is a very caring person.She is a very kind co-worker.She treats her clients as her family and gives them a tender loving care.
- Beatriz T.
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.
Regina W.
5.0
I am a quadriplegic, confined to a wheelchair. She was my caregiver for a four-day visit to New York City. She helped me get going in the morning and get to bed in the evening. She was a quick learner and mastered our routines. She is dependable, friendly and personable. I would recommend her for a...
- Daniel K.
Jamie L.
5.0
Jamie is genuinely interested in helping others and provides excellent patient care in a consistently positive and skillful manner.
- Trenece L.
Chimwemwe M.
5.0
Very caring, honest and hard working person.
- Clara C.
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FAQs for finding home health aides near you in Kearny, NJ
What does a home health aide do near me in Kearny, NJ?
If you’re planning to hire a home health aide near you in Kearny, 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 Kearny, NJ?
When it’s time to hire a home health aide near you in Kearny, 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 Kearny, NJ?
To find home health aides near you in Kearny, NJ, you can create an account with Care.com and then you can filter and sort local home health aides by distance from Kearny, 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 Kearny, NJ?
The average rate for hiring home health aides near you in Kearny, NJ on Care.com as of May, 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 Kearny, 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.