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Jamila A.

Live In

Newark, NJ

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$25/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
dementia
meal prep
errands
live-in home care
+ 1 more
Bathing feeding chatting brushing cooking changing of diapers assisting with walker playing games moving around together taking pictures
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Oluyemisi B.

Newark, NJ

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
home modification
respite care
light cleaning
mobility assistance
+ 1 more
Compassionate and dedicated Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA) with over 15 years of experience providing exceptional in-home care for elderly and chronically ill clients. Known for treating patients with dignity and respect, just as I would care for myself or a loved one. Skilled in ensuring client comfort, safety, and quality...
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FRANCOISE LARISSA N.

Newark, NJ

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
dementia
meal prep
errands
live-in home care
+ 1 more
Making a difference in someone's life is my calling, and I've found that passion in supporting the well-being and independence of adults and seniors. My three years of experience have reinforced my desire to positively impact lives through compassionate care. As a Certified Home Health Aide, I provide live-in care,...
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Lorna J.

My Name Is Lorna, And I've Been Working With Senoirs For The Past 10 Years, And It's My Passion.

Newark, NJ

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
companionship
meal prep
dementia
live-in home care
+ 1 more
I like caring for seniors because I'm very passionate about helping the elderly, just like I'm helping my family members I'm looking for a job that fits my previous skills I started caring for seniors for atleast 10 years now. In my spare time, I like to read. One thing you should know about me is im passionate about my...
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Zahirah S.

Newark, NJ

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$15/hr
Light cleaning
dementia
meal prep
errands
live-in home care
+ 1 more
Hi college educated Curriculum Director, with 20+ years in education. I also have 4 years experience working in a family owned environmental service business as housekeeping. I also have experience in hospice care. I would like to care to elderly people.
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Godson D.

CNA With 4 Years Experience

Newark, NJ

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$18/hr
4 years experience
Light cleaning
companionship
meal prep
dementia
live-in home care
+ 1 more
Activities for Daily Living Personal hygiene assistance Care companionship Positioning / Transferring
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Ruth W.

Newark, NJ

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$25/hr
5 years experience
Live-in home care
dementia
respite care
errands
meal prep
+ 1 more
My name is Ruth W. I am 39 years old. I would want families to know me as a Punctual, trustworthy, Friendly, Honest, Experienced and one with Empathy.
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Georgina B.

Experienced Caregiver

Newark, NJ

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Hospice services
companionship
live-in home care
dementia
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I'd describe my personality as respectful, caring and patient I like caring for seniors because I love caring for the elderly and also it has always been my passion to give care to those who are in capable to do for themselves I'm looking for a job that is fulfilling and pays well I started caring for seniors when since my...
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Adenike O.

Newark, NJ

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$30/hr
3 years experience
Live-in home care
companionship
mobility assistance
errands
meal prep
+ 1 more
I am a licensed practical nurse with senior care experience with a group home of multiple trainings
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Joshua Y.

Fun Sitter And Smile Creator

Newark, NJ

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Live-in home care
dementia
home modification
meal prep
light cleaning
I'm able to empathetize and communicate with all my clients and know how they feel and understand them. I'm very passionate with all my clients, showing them all the love, care, and attention that they need to make the feel better and very relaxing.
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Aquia J.

Reliable And Caring Care-Giver!

Newark, NJ

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$15/hr
1 year experience
Live-in home care
I'd describe my personality as Optimistic, Loving and Positive I'm looking for a job that is comfortable and pays well of course. In my spare time, I like to read, work out and have some leisure time with family One thing you should know about me is I am very attentive and focused in my given tasks
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Jacqueline O.

Guardian Angel

Newark, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
4 years experience
Hospice services
companionship
live-in home care
dementia
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I have 4 years of senior care experience. I can help with Home Care and Light Housecleaning. I'm humble, caring and patient. Always ready to help, ever smiling and easy to hundle. CNA and HAA certificates and experienced

Care Member says "Jacqueline is a sincere and kind-hearted person who was an excellent caregiver to my ailing mother for 18 months. She demonstrated a great deal of...

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Eric M.

Newark, NJ

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$25/hr
8 years experience
Live-in home care
companionship
transportation
dementia
respite care
+ 1 more
I am caring sincere and hard working guy an l have a lot of experience in care giving. I have doing the health care job in Ghana for a long time ago at the one of the hospitals in Ghana taking care of my old Dad who was the 90 years old. So l came to the state l decided to continue in the healthcare job, and l have been working...
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Messanh K.

Compassionate And Loving Caregiver

Newark, NJ

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$20/hr
2 years experience
Light cleaning
dementia
meal prep
errands
live-in home care
+ 1 more
My name is Messanh. I'm a dedicated and compassionate senior caregiver with over 4 years of experience in providing high-quality care and support to elderly individuals. Known for a deep sense of empathy and a commitment to improving the quality of life for seniors, I have consistently demonstrated the ability to manage both the...
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Buhle M.

Senior care

Newark, NJ

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$15/hr
Light cleaning
dementia
meal prep
errands
live-in home care
+ 1 more
Provided in-home care to a senior citizen, including physical care (lifting and bathing) and emotional wellness through expert knowledge of safety and body mechanics to provide compassionate care. Prepared and submitted accurate and complete patient progress notes to the patient's family and care team. Delivered friendly and...
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Zimkhitha N.

Compassionate, Flexible And Patient

Newark, NJ

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Hospice services
companionship
live-in home care
dementia
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I'm looking for a job to assist seniors, that we have communication, build a family like type of care. In my spare time, I like to spend time with my family My skills include compassion, transfers and flexibility.
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Margaret A.

Experience Home Health Aide Available Full Time

Newark, NJ

4.5(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
dementia
meal prep
errands
live-in home care
+ 1 more
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,...

Care Member says "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...

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Nunu B.

I Lake To Work For Seniors Like My Parents

Newark, NJ

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$18/hr
10 years experience
Live-in home care
I am very kind person . mother . I am in USA 22 years . I was doing babysitting job too . have a experience and good references . 19 years taking care seniors.
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Rosemary A.

Compassionate Care

Newark, NJ

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
5 years experience
Dementia
hospice services
live-in home care
Hello, I am Rosemary ! I have over 8 years of experience as a carer working with patients with varying levels of required attention, disorders, disabilities and varying stages of illnesses. I have experience working with clients with alzheimer's and non able bodies seniors citizens. Helping the elderly feel safe and assisted in...

Care Member says "Rosemary helped take care of my mother for the last 18 months of her life. She was always kind, gentle, and patient with my mother, even as my mother's...

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Rosalind M.

Senior

Newark, NJ

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$25/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
errands
light cleaning
live-in home care
I took care of my great grandmother in Barbados for 3 years helping her get herself ready for the day before I went to work. Dressing, bathing some times and helping her with her meals and combing her hair and taking her for walks. It was a great experience to care for her until I moved to America she has since passed but I am...
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  • 82 live in caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $21.72/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated live in caregivers is 4.5

Recent live in caregiver reviews from local parents in Newark, NJ

Live In Caregivers in Newark, NJ are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 27 reviews of the 82 listed live in caregivers

Jacqueline O.

Jacqueline is a sincere and kind-hearted person who was an excellent caregiver to my ailing mother for 18 months. She demonstrated a great...

- Care member

Margaret A.

Maggie is a wonderful caregiver that becomes part of a family right away. She is very smart, honest and thoughtful and helps make...

- Care member

Rosemary A.

Rosemary helped take care of my mother for the last 18 months of her life. She was always kind, gentle, and patient with my mother, even as...

- Care member

FAQs for finding live-in caregivers near you in Newark, NJ

The average rate for hiring a live-in caregiver near you in Newark, NJ is $21.72 per hour. It’s worth noting that this is just an average, and the cost of a live-in caregiver can vary based on their qualifications, their years of experience, and the unique type of care your loved one requires.

To start your search for a live-in caregiver near you on Care.com, sort caregiver profiles by distance from Newark, NJ or zip code. If you want to increase the amount of available options, you can expand your search radius. Then you can compare candidates by reading about their experience working with seniors, the type of caregiving services they provide, and their hourly rate.

Yes, caregivers near you in Newark, NJ on Care.com are asked to complete an annual background check called a CareCheck. Senior caregivers who complete this background check will have a badge on their profile displaying the date it was run. While CareCheck is a good start, we strongly recommend that you follow some additional steps for hiring a caregiver for seniors safely, which include interviewing candidates, checking references, and running your own background check. Visit our Safety Center to learn more.

There is no one-size-fits-all approach to live-in caregiver services. All clients have different needs and all caregivers feel comfortable offering specific services. Generally though, you can expect a live-in caregiver to help with cooking, cleaning, tasks that are difficult for the senior to manage, and transportation. It’s important to interview a few different candidates, when hiring a live-in caregiver near you in Newark, NJ to see what responsibilities they feel comfortable taking on and how their service offerings line up with your needs.

When it’s time to interview live-in caregivers near you in Newark, NJ, you’ll want to be ready with a list of interview questions you can ask them. You’ll want to start by asking them to tell you more about their work experience and qualifications. Then you can ask them what types of responsibilities they can take on. Don’t be afraid to tell them what you need, the point of an interview is to find out if they’re a good fit for your family.

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