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60 home health aides are listed in Westwood, NJ
The average rate is $21/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby home health aides is 6 years
Home health aides in Westwood, NJ
5.0
(2)
Hi, My name is Ornett I am a mature, professional, educated and well experienced elderly care provider. I have been giving care to elderly persons for over 7 years. I am a Certified Nursing Assistant, Patient Care Assistant, Certified Home Health Aid and I hold other certifications along with license. I believe that the elderly...
Ornett can also help with: Meal prep, errands, hospice services, companionship, light cleaning, dementia & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Ornett is a very hard working woman she is very dependable and residents seem to like her a lot. She loves to help out in any way or form she can."
Anja M.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello , I am a welcoming, nurturing, flexible, and well experienced individual. I am a Certified Home Health Aide. I have worked in this field for 10+ years both as a live in aide and in the nursing home setting and assisted living setting. I am a mother of 8, all adults now & with 3 grandchildren. I am a family oriented...
Rosalee can also help with: Respite care, live-in home care, hospice services, dementia, personal care
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"She is a great mentor and lovely lady and I am grateful that I met her at my church. She gives so much love and care to others. She is helpful, understanding, and always shows compassion. Any family would be lucky to have her in their lives."
Dwayne M.
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: Light cleaning, errands, hospice services, live-in home care, companionship, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Keisha took care of my mother-in-law for more than a year until her recent passing at age 99. During this time Keisha’s biggest concern was that my mother-in-law lived her best life no matter what that meant even in her final months and days. She was an excellent...
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: Transportation, personal care, meal prep, dementia, errands, light cleaning & 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)
Hi,
I'm a certified home health Aide, 8years experience with working patients with Alzheimer's disease and dementia, "Sundown syndrome" , Parkinsons'disease, Aspiration pneumonia, Diabetes, Heart failure, hospice care. also as a companion. Manage all doctor's appointments and provide transportation with my own car. run errands,...
Tamar can also help with: Errands, dementia, light cleaning, home modification, companionship, hospice services & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
5.0
"Tama was an excellent healthcare aide. She is professional, knowledgeable, skilled, kind, caring, and very reliable. Shows up to work every day on time and ready to perform her responsibilities. She has a very gentle manner and was very good working with our loved...
Deborah D.
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: Dementia, meal prep, companionship, light cleaning, errands, hospice services & 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.
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)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Natalie. I have been working in a nursing home as a CNA for 12 years. I also work for Vision Healthcare as a Home Health Aide. I am looking for private duty jobs, when they are available. I have the patience, skills and experience to care for your loved one. Please consider me as a reliable candidate for the...
Natalie can also help with: Visiting physician, dementia, personal care, hospice services, home modification, respite care & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Natalie was hired to help my mom who had been a quadriplegic for over 40 years. She helped my mom with all aspects of care including ventilator care, feeding tube, trache, cancer and wound care. My mom was sicker than she had ever been the week Natalie was hired....
Kristen C.
Francisca T.
Yonkers, NY
$26-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hello My Name Is Francisca, I Am A Home Health Aide, Have Been A Home Health Aide
5.0
(3)
Hello, my name is Francisca. I am fully COVID Vaccinated. I'm a Professional Licensed Private Caregiver/ Aide and trained as a Nurse.
I got my professional training at the Professionals Institute in New Jersey and I have 10 years of experience working with patients from ages 74 and older
My experience includes supporting:
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Francisca can also help with: Home modification, companionship, light cleaning, dementia, errands, hospice services & more
Skills:
Wound Care
Home Health Aide
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Francisca is an extra ordinary care giver. She is very patient, she adheres to the need of her patients. She's a great companion because she is compassionate, she's a great listener. She can make you smile and brighten your day while she care for your loved one."
Care member
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: Meal prep, dementia, hospice services, errands, companionship, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
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
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: Personal care, respite care, dementia
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"If I could give her a rating above five star I would. She deserves our family's deepest appreciation because the way she took care of our elderly mother. She was friendly and kind with great sense of humor. She was very dependable and professional."
Enamul K.
Sandra C.
Yonkers, NY
$25-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi I'm Sandra. I am a home attendant and have 17 years of experiences taking care of elders. I enjoy working with them. I am also comfortable working with pets. I am a certified in Home Health Aide and Family and Group Family and Daycare Provider. I am fully vaccinated.
Sandra can also help with: Companionship, errands, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep, hospice services & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Having Sandra care for my grandmother was truly a blessing. From day one, it was evident that she wasn't just doing a job; she was providing genuine, compassionate care. She always ensured that my grandmother was comfortable, safe, and understood the care being...
Jessica F.
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, companionship, light cleaning, live-in home care, dementia, errands & 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.
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: Personal care, live-in home care, dementia, respite care, hospice services, home modification & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Cynthia is honest and hardworking. She is conscientious and dedicated to her work, whatever that work may be."
Christian N.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Studied at branford hall , for surgical technology and medical assistant. Along with working as of recently two /2 agencies for home health aide for senior care. Patients with Alzheimer's & dementia, 10 years experience, took care of my family with dementia. (25 clients )
* also work for post op. Surgical procedures for people....
Tanya can also help with: Errands, dementia, live-in home care, meal prep, light cleaning, companionship & more
Skills:
Wound Care
Home Health Aide
CPR
5.0
"A very caring person ! Knowledgeable, intelligent and a very nice personality."
William G.
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, light cleaning, companionship, errands
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Attentive, Reliable and Great interpersonal skills… Absolute asset to any family. "
Care member
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: Dementia, live-in home care, personal care, hospice services
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Gladys is a hard working lady, who is dependable and supports her family and leads by example. She is a strong believer in the benefits of sacrifice, hard work, education and personal development."
Jerry G.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been taking care of Seniors in variety of health conditions for the past 10 years. All of my past clients have been older women that were still mobile and needed a companion to ensure they were safe during their everyday life including receiving medicine, personal care, meal prep and sometimes help with house work. My...
Anna can also help with: Visiting physician, personal care, visiting nurse, dementia, live-in home care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Anna is wonderful, always on time, provides excellent care for my mother, and knows what she is doing. I highly recommend her, my mother loves her!"
Debra K.
Chris V.
West Nyack, NY
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Compassionate Caregiver Available In Your Area. I am experienced 15+ years in the field. My goal is "Always" to improve their quality of life. I am mature, compassionate, dependable with a positive outlook. My services include Personal Care and Hygiene, Medical Management, Social Interaction/ Companionship, Meal Preparation,...
Chris can also help with: Personal care, dementia, live-in home care, hospice services, respite care, home modification & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Chrissy has a lovely demeanor and willingness to do whatever is needed to be done. My grandmother needed total care and she provided this beautifully. "
Ashley L.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a kind and compassionate lady and I love to work with seniors. I have a qualification in Home Health Aide and have 5 years experience. I have a clean drivers license and can drive seniors under my care to doctors appointments or to family gatherings. I have worked for most difficult cases at Care One, Actors Fund, and...
Anastasia can also help with: Visiting nurse, live-in home care, respite care, personal care, dementia
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Anastasia has been GREAT!!! She is always very responsive and reliable.
She is also kind and understanding.
Clearly experienced, she knows how to communicate well with seniors and knows what to say and do. She was also very helpful to us with various things...
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Recent home health aide reviews in Westwood, NJ
Ornett T.
5.0
Ornett is a very hard working woman she is very dependable and residents seem to like her a lot. She loves to help out in any way or form she can.
- Anja M.
Rosalee C.
5.0
She is a great mentor and lovely lady and I am grateful that I met her at my church. She gives so much love and care to others. She is helpful, understanding, and always shows compassion. Any family would be lucky to have her in their lives.
- Dwayne M.
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
Tamar Z.
5.0
Tama was an excellent healthcare aide. She is professional, knowledgeable, skilled, kind, caring, and very reliable. Shows up to work every day on time and ready to perform her responsibilities. She has a very gentle manner and was very good working with our loved one who has Alzheimer's disease.
- Deborah D.
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FAQs for finding home health aides near you in Westwood, NJ
What does a home health aide do near me in Westwood, NJ?
If you’re planning to hire a home health aide near you in Westwood, 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 Westwood, NJ?
When it’s time to hire a home health aide near you in Westwood, 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 Westwood, NJ?
To find home health aides near you in Westwood, NJ, you can create an account with Care.com and then you can filter and sort local home health aides by distance from Westwood, 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 Westwood, NJ?
The average rate for hiring home health aides near you in Westwood, NJ on Care.com as of May, 2024 is $21.00 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 Westwood, 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.