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Sangie R.

East Orange, NJ

from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Live-in home care
light cleaning
hospice services
errands
meal prep
+ 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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Jaleah C.

Attentive Care

East Orange, NJ

from
$24/hr
2 years experience
Transportation
respite care
meal prep
light cleaning
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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Stacy L.

senior care

East Orange, NJ

4.2(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Hospice services
home modification
errands
dementia
light cleaning
+ 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
Respite care
personal care
hospice services
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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Ailce C.

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

Union, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience
Live-in home care
light cleaning
errands
dementia
meal prep
+ 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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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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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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Sandra N.

Compassionate

Maplewood, NJ

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
hospice services
errands
dementia
live-in home care
+ 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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Raghda A.

Senior care

Paterson, NJ

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$19/hr
3 years experience
Respite care
personal care
meal prep
light cleaning
transportation
+ 1 more
Making a positive impact on the lives of others is my calling. With three years of experience, I'm dedicated to providing compassionate and reliable care to adults and seniors. My background includes some college coursework, and I'm fluent in Arabic, English, and Spanish. I offer respite care, transportation, errands, personal...
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Sylvia R.

Bayonne, NJ

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$14/hr
3 years experience
Transportation
respite care
meal prep
light cleaning
errands
Making a positive difference in someone's life is what drives me. I have three years of experience providing respite care, transportation, running errands, light housekeeping, and preparing meals. I am passionate about supporting the well-being and independence of adults and seniors. My background includes a high school degree....
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Beka G.

East Hanover, NJ

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
hospice services
home modification
errands
live-in home care
+ 1 more
For over a decade, I've dedicated myself to providing comprehensive and compassionate care to adults and seniors. My passion stems from a deep desire to support their well-being and independence, building upon positive experiences in previous care roles. I adapt to changing routines, de-escalate stressful situations, and handle...
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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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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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Jennifer E.

FULL TIME LIVE IN/LIVE OUT SENIOR CARE GIVER

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Respite care
personal care
hospice services
dementia
specialized care
+ 1 more
I have worked for over 22 years as a caregiver. I am HHA and CPR certified. My last assignment was for over nine and a half years as a private caregiver. I have experience with Dementia, Alzheimer, Parkinson and stroke patients. I am an extremely capable and compassionate person with extensive experience in elderly care. I am...

Caroll K. says "I recommend Jennifer very highly. She took care of my father-in-law who had dementia, until he passed. She was compassionate, understanding, flexible,...

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Jillian R.

New York, NY

from
$20/hr
have experience working as a Lead ABA instructor at a 1:1 school for children with autism. I have worked in respite care as well for in-home services for children with ASD. I work in a lab researching anxiety treatments for autistic children while I am studying to get my doctorate in school psychology!
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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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Shannon W.

Patient Sitter And Nanny || Respite Care Worker

New York, NY

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$18/hr
10 years experience
I have a passion for taking care of children and helping them grow. I have 10 years of experience babysitting and nannying for children 10 months - 13 years old. In 2016 I went through the necessary training to become a Respite Care worker for a teenager on the low cognitive function end, of the Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder....
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Alice Y.

New York, NY

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$21/hr
Hospice services
home modification
errands
dementia
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I'd describe my personality as Confident, Energetic and Caring I like caring for seniors because I love to help people and it's easy for me to empathize with their situation I'm looking for a job that is permanent or long term and allows me to ultilize my skills to the best of my ability I started caring for seniors when I...
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Maria H.

Caring For A Special Needs Child

Bronx, NY

from
$18/hr
10 years experience
I am a parent myself of a daughter with special needs who is 24 years old and have that many years experience in itself. I also worked as a respite worker with children in this field. My daughter is autistic profound, low functioning who needs help in all areas of activities of daily living with feeding, bathing, working one on...
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Mary Ann P.

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

Avenel, NJ

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$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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  • 52 respite care are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $21.33/hr as of July 2025

  • The average star rating for rated respite care is 4.0

Recent respite care reviews from local parents in East Orange, NJ

Respite Care in East Orange, NJ are rated 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews of the 52 listed respite care

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

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.

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 East Orange, 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 3 respite care providers near you in East Orange, 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 East Orange, 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 East Orange, 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 East Orange, NJ is $21.33 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 East Orange, NJ.

To safely hire respite care near you in East Orange, 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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