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Sheralyn R.

Cranford, NJ

from
$19/hr
10 years experience
Hi families! I'm an experienced, former special education teacher, with many years of experience. I've worked with all ages and abilities. I'm patient, kind, fun, and reliable. I'm available for long term work or occasional respite work.
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Ailce C.

Compassionate And Reliable Certified Home Health Aide With 5 Years Experience.

Union, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
live-in home care
errands
dementia
light cleaning
+ 1 more
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...

Kay M. says "Ailce is a wonderful and sweet person! She has helped care for my grandparents and has been nothing short of amazing and reliable! We can leave our...

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Stacy L.

senior care

East Orange, NJ

4.2(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Light cleaning
hospice services
errands
dementia
home modification
+ 1 more
My name is Stacy. I' m a kind, dedicated, efficient, trustworthy and honest elderly care giver/companion\ HHA. I have Alzheimer/ dementia/MS/ALS/ Parkinson's disease experience. I also deal with hospice and respite care. I have been in this field for the past 17 consecutive years . My first experience was providing excellent...

Care Member says "Stacy is very caring, qualified and competent caregiver. She is very punctual, dependable and knowledgeable in taking care of patients going under...

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Shullina M.

Compassionate Certified Home Health Aide

Short Hills, NJ

5.0(0)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Personal care
hospice services
respite care
dementia
I am a certified home health aide with over 18yrs experience. My duties are treating clients with dignity and quality care as if it was my love ones. I have experience in all types of care from total care or assisting, feeding tubes, hospice care, hoyerlift, respite, feeding, wound care, and etc;. I take pride and compassion in...
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Hope Lydia A.

Respite Tech

Union, NJ

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$16/hr
1 year experience
Hello, My name is Hope. I currently am a Respite Tech working with children and adolescents. I also am a clinical assistant. I have 4 years experience working in education and dealing with children with special needs. I also worked as a special education Teacher Assistant.
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Hope Lydia A.

Part -time Care Giver

Union, NJ

from
$15/hr
1 year experience
Respite care
Hello, I had previous experience working at a nursing home. I currently work in Respite Care. I have experience working with children with learning disabilities. I assist with eating, bathing, bathroom. In my previous experience in the nursing home I worked in recreation. I contributed to a loving and caring enviroment for the...
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Jaleah C.

Attentive Care

East Orange, NJ

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$24/hr
2 years experience
Transportation
meal prep
light cleaning
respite care
errands
I have provided engaging and attentive care to our beautiful Golden Years community. I can help with medication management, light housekeeping, meal preparation, running errands and transporting to and from appointments. I am also and advocate for respite and hospice care. It is my belief we must value the experiences of our...
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Nadine S.

Plainfield, NJ

from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Respite care
meal prep
light cleaning
personal care
errands
With a decade dedicated to enriching the lives of adults and seniors, I'm passionate about fostering their independence and well-being. My experiences in previous care roles have solidified my desire to make a positive impact each day. I am a compassionate, empathetic, friendly, and detail-oriented Certified Home Health Aid with...
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Ronleigh W.

East Orange, NJ

from
$20/hr
3 years experience
Respite care
meal prep
transportation
errands
Making a difference in the lives of others is what drives me. With three years of experience providing respite care, transportation, errands, shopping, and meal preparation, I'm dedicated to supporting the well-being and independence of adults and seniors. My background includes a high school degree and training in CPR and First...
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Mary Ann P.

Part Time All Around Caregiver / Babysitter / Special Needs Caretaker / Companion

Avenel, NJ

from
$15/hr
2 years experience
I am the mother of a 25-year-old son who has Asperger's. I spent the better part of 20+ years taking my son to specialists, therapies, and social skills groups to help integrate him into society. In May 2017 I graduated with an Associates Degree in Liberal Arts with a concentration in Social Services. I also am currently...
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Sangie R.

East Orange, NJ

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
live-in home care
hospice services
errands
light cleaning
+ 1 more
With over 20 years of dedicated experience providing compassionate and comprehensive in home care to diverse range of clients, I am confident that my extensive expertise and unwavering commitment to my patient well being would make me a valuable asset to your team. I can help with Home Care and Respite Care
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Nancy M.

Caregiver Available For Companionship Positions

Westfield, NJ

from
$17/hr
5 years experience
Respite care
dementia
Hello, My name is Nancy. I have been in the caregiver field for many years. I have experience as a nanny and as a respite worker for individuals with developmental disabilities. Before I began working in these jobs, I was an Occupational Therapy Assistant in skilled nursing facilities. I have experience with seniors through...
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Nancy M.

Westfield, NJ

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$15/hr
5 years experience
My name is Nancy and I have been a Respite Worker for several years. I enjoy helping children and adults with special needs in their home environment. Each family is unique to me, and I enjoy the flexibility of being as creative as possible. I have assisted in activities of daily living, reading, homework, arts and crafts, and...
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Sandra N.

Compassionate

Maplewood, NJ

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Live-in home care
light cleaning
errands
dementia
hospice services
+ 1 more
For over 10 years, I've dedicated myself to providing compassionate care and support to adults and seniors. My graduate degree has further enhanced my understanding of caregiving. I find immense satisfaction in making a positive impact on their lives and offering peace of mind to their families. As a compassionate &licensed...
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SANYA S.

East Orange, NJ

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$22/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
live-in home care
hospice services
home modification
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Making a difference in someone's life is what drives me. With five years of experience providing care, I assist clients with respite care, live-in care, hospice services, errands, personal care, light housekeeping, and meal preparation. I have some college experience. My priority is earning your trust while adapting to changing...
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Nakia F.

Plainfield, NJ

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Transportation
respite care
meal prep
light cleaning
personal care
+ 1 more
Hello, I'm Nakia, but you may also call me Nikki. As a dedicated Home Health Aide, I strive to bring peace of mind to families. I've provided hospice, respite care, transportation, and personal care. My services also include assisting with errands, shopping, light housekeeping, and meal preparation. I'm adept at adapting to...
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Maxine C.

Medical Assistant Special Needs Caretaker

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Good day my name is Maxine and I have been working with kids since 1999. I began my journey working with the special needs population since 2001. I have been working at Wagon Road camp for over 18 years providing respite care services for families in need of a break from the city life. We provide support and assistance to kids...

Carla B. says "My daughter loves Maxine. As a teen, my daughter has difficulty sustaining positive interactions with others. However, she experiences Ms. C as fun and...

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Rebecca S.

Diligent College Grad With Experience With Special Needs

Hazlet, NJ

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
4 years experience
I am a certified Elementary teacher. I have taught PreK with 3 and 4-year-olds for three years, 3rd grade for 1 year, and 2nd grade for 1 year. I have experience working with children with special needs from all of those settings. I have also provided respite care for families with children with special needs who need consistent...
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Xarviar C.

Special Needs Caregiver

Brooklyn, NY

from
$17/hr
4 years experience
I currently work as a Residential Habilitation Specialist for adults with special needs. I also have experience working as a direct support professional and respite worker for children and adults with special needs. I find the field of work fulfilling because I am able to assist them with reaching their maximum potential and...
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Jana B.

Parsippany, NJ

from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
respite care
errands
As a dedicated caregiver to elderly residents, I am deemed as a compassionate, reliable, trustworthy, supportive professional individual for over 17 years. Since 2005, I have worked with many residents with dementia and Alzheimer's disease to provide daily living needs. I am deeply committed to treating my elderly clients with...
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  • 48 respite care are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $19.00/hr as of August 2025

Recent respite care reviews from local parents in Cranford, NJ

Respite Care in Cranford, NJ are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 48 listed respite care

Ailce C.

Ailce is a wonderful and sweet person! She has helped care for my grandparents and has been nothing short of amazing and reliable! We can...

- Kay M.

Stacy L.

Stacy is very caring, qualified and competent caregiver. She is very punctual, dependable and knowledgeable in taking care of patients going...

- Care member

Maxine C.

My daughter loves Maxine. As a teen, my daughter has difficulty sustaining positive interactions with others. However, she experiences Ms....

- Carla B.

FAQs for finding respite care near you in Cranford, NJ

The respite care meaning can vary slightly depending on who is providing their services. This is why we recommend that you review the profiles of the 1 respite care providers near you in Cranford, NJ carefully to see what services they offer. That being said, respite care services usually involve providing caregiving support when the usual caregiver can’t be there.

Care.com makes finding respite care providers near you in Cranford, NJ fast and easy. From the comfort of your own home, you can review a variety of different respite caregiver profiles in your area to learn more about their experiences and services. You can also read reviews from former clients to help find the right fit for your family.

The cost of respite care near you in Cranford, NJ can vary depending on the cost of living in your location and how much experience the caregiver has. However, to give you a jumping off point, the average rate for respite care providers in Cranford, NJ is $19.00 per hour.

The types of respite care services you require likely depend on the type of care the person you’re caring for needs. For example, some people may require more general caregiving, whereas some need help with transportation, taking medication, or grooming. Because of this, it can be helpful to review different profiles of respite care providers near you in Cranford, NJ.

To safely hire respite care near you in Cranford, NJ, we strongly recommend you run an independent background check, interview a handful of different caregivers, and request references. You can also review the profiles of respite caregivers who have a CareCheck badge on their profile.

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