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Grace O.

Third Year Nursing Student

Watchung, NJ

from
$20/hr
1 year experience
Live-in home care
dementia
light cleaning
meal prep
hospice services
A nursing student who has had clinical experience caring for elderly in health care facility. Over 80hrs of clinical experience.
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Joseph N.

Senior Care Giver

Somerset, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience
Dementia
personal care
live-in home care
I am a reliable caring trustworthy patient caregiver with 8yrs of experience in the field l am great conversationalist love hearing the old stories and l and l am versed in all aspects of senior care

Linnea M. says "Joseph is extremely kind and caring. Joseph cared for my 95 year old father for one year, dad was incontinent and for the last couple of months was...

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Diana P.

HHA Full- Time , Available For Companionship, Light Housekeeping And Meal Prep.

Scotch Plains, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Dementia
personal care
live-in home care
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...

Care Member says "Diana is a very hard worker and pleasant to have in your home. Diana is intelligent, reliable and conscientious. Diana took care of my elderly mother...

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Mzia I.

Dunellen, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
dementia
hospice services
live-in home care
+ 1 more
My name is Mzia . I'm a very caring, friendly person and professional of my work. With long time experience , very good references, valid NJ drive license, with good language skill. I'm a legal of this country. I help to patients for housekeeping , laundry, shopping for food and other household requirements, preparing and...

Care Member says "Dear sir or Madam Mzia took care of my mother in law for several years. If not Mzia, my mother in low - Helen would not have lived as long as she...

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Katarzyna C.

Clark, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Dementia
personal care
live-in home care
My name is Kathryn. I have 5+ years of experience in senior care (bathing/dressing , meal preparation, general housekeeping , laundry... etc). I have a car and clean driving record. I am CPR/First Aid certified. If interested contact me.

Carl D. says "She helped us out in an emergency situation with my elderly mother when my previous home care person suddenly moved away. She was very flexible and...

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Latoya H.

Middlesex, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$26/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
mobility assistance
companionship
errands
live-in home care
+ 1 more
I am a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) and a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) with a warm, compassionate spirit rooted in my Christian faith and love for God. Dedicated to providing exceptional care, I prioritize understanding and respecting the unique needs, emotions, and cultural preferences of those I serve. Known for my...

Deborah A. says "Latoya provided excellent care - she has a pleasant manner and was helpful and caring. She was always professional, attentive to instructions, and...

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Irina R.

Experienced Home Health Aide Looking For Living In Job

South Bound Brook, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Hospice services
live-in home care
companionship
errands
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello . My name is Irina. Work on care for the elderly has become a part of my life. Our loved ones is the most precious thing we have. 25 years of experience with the elderly. Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's, Dimensions, Diabetes, Stroke, and much more .... Excellent recommendations and good cook. Home Health Aid license.. If...

Leubna A. says "I've been in need for care for my mother for a year now. My mom had a stroke and is in need of total care. I've worked with agencies and private hire...

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Myrna R.

Senior Care

Bridgewater, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$32/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Dementia
personal care
live-in home care
I am a Certified Home Health Aide and have been a caregiver for the last 12 years. I enjoyed doing the activities of daily living (ADLs) for the seniors because I always find fulfillment in helping them perform their usual daily routines. I encourage them to do it by themselves to recover their self-confidence and self-worth. I...

Albert G. says "I absolutely recommend Myrna! In December my mother fell and dislocated her hip. My father was doing all the housework and helping her shower but sadly,...

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Rynasia C.

Warmhearted Care Taker

Plainfield, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Home modification
light cleaning
companionship
errands
hospice services
+ 1 more
Hi my name is Rynasia, I'm very goal oriented and have a compassionate heart for others in need of care, assistance or help. I went to school for medical assistance, in school I overcame many certifications (EKG, Phlebotomy, medication administration, CPR) once I achieved those goals I continued to look deeper in the medical...

Care Member says "Amazing care taker , does absolutely the best job. Very kind and very observant. I would recommend her to family and friends in need. "

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Beatrice N.

Plainfield, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Mobility assistance
companionship
live-in home care
personal care
dementia
My name is Betty, very kind and very patient, I love bringing smiles in my clients faces, comfortability for the client is my number one priority. thank you

Rita T. says "Betty was the best caregiver my aunt (who had suffered a catastrophic stroke) ever had. Bettt was exceptional at the fundamentals of care - administering...

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Teona T.

Personal Care

Springfield, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Home modification
live-in home care
companionship
errands
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello, My name is Teona. I'm 33 years old and have 8 years experience as a caregiver/companion. I'm from country Georgia, college graduate. Certified phlebotomist and EKG technician. I have experience with dementia, memory care, Parkinson's disease, diabetes, mobility assistance. I love helping people and especially elder. I...

Marianne R. says "Teona is very capable and is a wonderful caregiver for my Mother. She is patient and smart and is enjoyable to have in our home."

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Eric R.

French Nurse Assistant

Basking Ridge, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Mobility assistance
specialized care
dementia
live-in home care
personal care
+ 1 more
Local Certified Home Health Aide, 2 shots vaccine. Hoyer Lift, transfer skills, mobilisation and bed installation OK. I have a reliable car. Very good references. I live in Basking Ridge New Jersey.

John F. says "Eric is a terrific gentleman and HomeHealth aide. I've been working with Eric now for approximately 3 weeks and he is great. I would highly recommend him to...

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Lela K.

Smile Creator

Rahway, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience
Respite care
dementia
personal care
live-in home care
I'm Lela 47 years old female, friendly and nice person and looking for a job to take care elderly person . Have been working as a caregiver for 10 years. Loved doing my job and willing to do the same for future. Had been helpful and reliable all the time. Helping others is my lovely thing to do. Fully vaccinated (Booster). I...

Ekaterine T. says "Lela is one of the best I've ever seen as my mother in low's caregiver,,she was with her more then two years, She adored Lela because she made her life...

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Jane N.

Piscataway, NJ

4.7(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Personal care
dementia
live-in home care
hospice services
A have genuine concern about helping people and high moral standard of honesty and integrity. Flexible reliable and compassionate. I love to establish and maintain communication and professional relationship with client and clients family members

Jeremiah M. says "Caring kind, sympathetic and above all hard working compassionate and the player."

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Lali C.

Caring And Responsible

Bridgewater, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Dementia
live-in home care
hospice services
Problem solving, Communication , physical strength , social skills, time management, compassion, patient, excellent driving record, flexible.

Denise D. says "Lali is an angel. I hired her to be with my mom. Her patience, Dedication , and kindness are unmeasurable. Lali has a number of other fabulous women...

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Shadean P.

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Summit, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Live-in home care
personal care
companionship
hospice services
mobility assistance
+ 1 more
I have 15+years experience working in adult/ seniors care certified HHA, CNA and CPR certified I dealt with patients who as different type of illness hospice, dementia, Alzheimer , Parkinson, tube feeding, colostomy, patients on oxygen, bedridden I help with meal prep medication etc. I'm dependable, reliable, compassionate,...

Care Member says "Shadean was reliable and on time. She gave very good care of my mother and looked out for best interest. She was kind and gentle. "

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Gifty L.

Best Aide

Somerset, NJ

4.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Home modification
light cleaning
companionship
errands
hospice services
+ 1 more
I am a Compassionate and dedicated caregiver with 5 years of experience providing high-quality, personalized care to elderly and disabled clients. Skilled in assisting with daily living activities, offering emotional support, and maintaining a safe and comfortable environment. Passionate about enhancing the quality of life for...

Oregomisan U. says "She's just the best. I hired her to take care of my mom and she did a good job."

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Michelle R.

I'm Michelle, A Caring And Compassionate Caregiver

Piscataway, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
companionship
errands
live-in home care
+ 1 more
l am a caring and compassionate individual with over 12 years experience. I have worked in an assisted living facility as a caregiver and medication technician assisting client with various activities of daily living such as; vital signs, blood sugar check, medication prompting, companionship, schedule appointments and shopping,...

Jade V. says "Michelle has been a godsend to me and my family. She has great rapport with my elderly parents as she helps them with their daily routines. She is very...

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Margaret S.

Positive, Caring And Energetic Young Woman -

Edison, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Dementia
live-in home care
hospice services
Home Health Aide certified as well as trained in CPR (First Aid). I enjoy meeting new people and understanding their needs in order to assist as best as I can. For several years, I have worked with seniors and my goal has always been to create or maintain a healthy and study environment for all parties. I describe myself as...

Care Member says "Patience and abilty to work in a difficult conditions "

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Eteri C.

Metuchen, NJ

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Hospice services
live-in home care
companionship
errands
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I'm HHA certified caregiver with 16 years of experience. I have been working with patients with dementia, Alzheimer's and Parkinson disease, stroke survivors, those that used feeding tube. I am kind and caring person and I always do my best to do my job perfectly. Respectfully,
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  • The average post rate is $20.00/hr as of June 2025

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

Live In Caregivers in Watchung, NJ are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed live in caregivers

Joseph N.

Joseph is extremely kind and caring. Joseph cared for my 95 year old father for one year, dad was incontinent and for the last couple of...

- Linnea M.

Diana P.

Diana is a very hard worker and pleasant to have in your home. Diana is intelligent, reliable and conscientious. Diana took care of my...

- Care member

Mzia I.

Dear sir or Madam Mzia took care of my mother in law for several years. If not Mzia, my mother in low - Helen would not have lived as...

- Care member

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

The average rate for hiring a live-in caregiver near you in Watchung, NJ is $20.00 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 Watchung, 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.

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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 Watchung, 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 Watchung, 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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