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60 home health aides are listed in Kearny, NJ
The average rate is $20/hr as of June 2024
The average experience for nearby home health aides is 7 years
Home health aides in Kearny, NJ
5.0
(7)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Safoura. I was born in Senegal (west africa). My certification are; HHA(home health aide) from self help CNA(certified nurse assistant) from CTI and PCA(personal care).
I have been in the nursing field for the past 20 years.
My first job was at Terrence cardinal Cook nursing home in 2002 I work at Lenox Hill...
Safoura can also help with: Hospice services, companionship, dementia, live-in home care, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CNA
CPR
5.0
"Safoura took excellent care of my husband with Parkinson’s Disease and Cognitive Dementia, for the last 5 months of his life. She was extremely skilled and competent about every single aspect of his needs of care, including feeding, bathing, and toileting. She has...
Care member
Elsie O.
Orange, NJ
$25-50/hr • 12 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I am caring and compassionate and enjoy helping the elderly and people with special needs. I have 15 years of experience in caring for seniors. I'm a certified home health aid and also a certified CNA. This is something that I'm very passionate about . I have experience in alzheimers, dementia, stroke, diabetes and total car.
I...
5.0
"Elsie is a respectable hard working lady who is so tolerant and helpful to every situation she faces when it comes to caregiving."
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Wendy, I am caring, friendly, and very communicative. I have had experience working as a senior care provider. I used to work for agencies and a few families. I am certified in (CHHA), which is Certified Homemaker-Home Health Aides. I had a few patients in the past and I used to cook, do very light house cleaning...
Wendy can also help with: Dementia, home modification, personal care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
5.0
"Wendy is an exceptional nanny with over 10 years of experience. Her punctuality, boundless energy, and unwavering responsibility make her stand out. Beyond her professional qualities, Wendy is a caring and loving person who brings a warm and nurturing presence to...
Cinthia B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a Certified Home Health Aide with 10 yrs of experience in taking care of elderly men with Parkinson's and Alzheimer disease and Lewy Body Dementia. I also took care people with stroke and ALS patient. I can drive and willing to work at an extended hour.
Lavrente can also help with: Mobility assistance, live-in home care, companionship, personal care, dementia, hospice services & more
Skills:
Wound Care
Home Health Aide
CPR
5.0
"Lavrente helped take care of my disabled 93 year old Uncle who could hardly see and had very difficult nights full of arthritis pain. Lavrente did a great job with him, communicated very well with me how he was feeling at night and my uncle felt
he did a great...
Jordan K.
5.0
(3)
Hello! My name is Linda. I have been working as a Certified Home Health Aide for over six years. I have worked with a number of clients. Including those battling the different stages of dementia. Taking care of the elderly has always been a passion of mine. Assisting them and their families to the best of my ability brings me...
Linda can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, transportation, live-in home care, meal prep, errands & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
CPR
5.0
"My wife suffers from Dementia, doesn't recognize or respond to most people - but she responded to Linda right away. Linda is pleasant & patient, but also persistent & wise - she uses a number of ways to motivate & engage my wife.
Linda is observant &...
Chris W.
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: Hospice services, live-in home care, home modification, light cleaning, dementia, errands & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
"She' discipline and very dedicated to her work. "
Falilatu M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
A little about myself: I have worked as a home health aide for over23 years. I worked both privately and through an agency. For the last 18 years I have worked for a nursing home as an nursing assistant. During my schooling I completed my CPR certification and completed my Nursing Assistance license. I am bilingual...
Sandra can also help with: Personal care, dementia, home modification, visiting physician, hospice services
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Sandra was trustworthy, reliable, flexable, punctual, extremely caring, and always busy helping around the house straightening up.
She took care of both my mother (while in the end stages of pancreatic cancer) and my father who was unable to walk and suffers from...
Care member
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: Dementia, hospice services, respite care, visiting physician, personal care
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.
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
(3)
I did care-giving jobs for 2 years. During those times I did housekeeping and babysitting as well as my part time job. I can take care of the house, I can prepare or make meals and take care of medicine for seniors and I can work with pet. I do have a certificate for Home Health Aide. Right now I have a part time job in Jersey...
Jhunry can also help with: Respite care, dementia, personal care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"JHunry is the best there is. Always on time, so caring, and most of all extremely organized. There really is no one better available than him. I trust him with my life and you can too."
Robert L.
5.0
(1)
Hey I am a Dad, and a caregiver I have 8 years of experience as a caregiver, I can help with Transportation Services and Medical Management. I am fully vaccinated. I pay attention to details, I have vast experience as a caregiver I have worked in hospitals and in nursing homes. As I have worked a home health aid
Damilola can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, errands, companionship, personal care, hospice services & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have over 15 years of experience as a Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA). I prepare home-cooked meals from scratch with healthy ingredients and I make sure both the patient and the home are well taken care of.
I treat the patients I care for and their families like they are my own. I enjoy my work an I am comfortable and...
Reyna can also help with: Home modification, dementia, personal care, visiting physician, visiting nurse
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"I highly recommend Reyna as a caregiver. She took excellent care of my 78-year-old father for almost two years. During that time, she was always kind, affectionate and very loving to him. She would even call him on her days off to ensure he was doing well. We were...
Wanda P.
5.0
(7)
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: Live-in home care, mobility assistance, companionship, dementia, personal care, hospice services & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Addy is a God send. She has become part of the family, and always goes above and beyond her duty. She has helped guide my family through some of the hard decisions associated with elder care. We had used nursing agencies before, but the level of attention Addy...
Fernando A.
Hello my name is Rosa, I am a highly experienced and dedicated home health aide with an impressive 10 years of expertise in providing exceptional care and support to clients in their homes. Throughout my career, I have demonstrated a profound commitment to enhancing the lives of those I serve assisting with daily activities,...
Rosa can also help with: Live-in home care
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
1.0
(1)
I am a certified nursing assistant. My experience included home care companion to the elderly, nursing homes and hospitals. Am C. P. R. certified, running errands, Medication monitor, doctors appointments, transfers, showers, feeding, meal preparation, social intraction, light house keepings and ambulation.
Brenda can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, personal care, respite care, home modification, live-in home care & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
I am a certified home Health Aide and I am also CPR certified.
I have 8 years experience as a HHA and 5 years experience as a sitter. I a very warm and friendly person, I'm also very patient. I pride myself in my job so I always work to best of my ability. I am also fun, reliable, dependent. I love what I do and I love that can...
Tina can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, companionship, personal care
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
I have 5 years of experience. I can help with Home Care and Live-In Home Care of seniors who need them, I have five years of experience taking care of Elderly with personal grooming, housekeeping, bathing, medication reminders, assisting with activities of daily living, etc.
Samuel Owusu can also help with: Meal prep, live-in home care, errands, dementia, companionship, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
My name is Sabina. I have been working with Seniors for 20 years. I worked at Home for more than 11 years. I have a Home Health Aide Certification.
Sabina can also help with: Transportation, light cleaning, companionship, errands, dementia, meal prep & more
Have worked with seniors for 14 years and am very patient and caring. I am proactive. I have good references
Shanti can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, errands, meal prep, live-in home care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
With over 7 years of dedicated experience, I am a seasoned home health aide specializing in providing compassionate care to both adults and special needs children. My commitment to enhancing the quality of life for my clients is unwavering, and I pride myself on my ability to offer personalized support tailored to individual...
Linda can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, light cleaning, personal care, errands, respite care & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
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Recent home health aide reviews in Kearny, NJ
Safoura T.
3.0
Asked for a review when we have no idea who this woman is and we have never met her. I had to give stars and click on yes/no for punctual and dependable to be able to get to this review box.
- Gregg K.
Elsie O.
5.0
Elsie is a respectable hard working lady who is so tolerant and helpful to every situation she faces when it comes to caregiving.
- Care member
Wendy M.
5.0
This nanny is an outstanding nanny with an impressive experience. Her super flexibility is a game-changer, effortlessly transitioning between long-term, short-term, and even one-time jobs. Wendy's caring and bright personality create a positive and amazing environment for children. Beyond childcare,...
- Ambreen K.
Lavrente R.
5.0
Lavrente helped take care of my disabled 93 year old Uncle who could hardly see and had very difficult nights full of arthritis pain. Lavrente did a great job with him, communicated very well with me how he was feeling at night and my uncle felt
he did a great job, he worked hard and was very...
- Jordan K.
Linda M.
5.0
Great co-worker. Punctual,attentive, great team leader.
- Latoya P.
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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 June, 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.