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Nadine S.

Plainfield, NJ

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Personal care
errands
light cleaning
meal prep
respite care
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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Plainfield, NJ

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Personal care
errands
light cleaning
meal prep
respite 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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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
dementia
hospice services
personal care
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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Compassionate And Reliable Certified Home Health Aide With 5 Years Experience.

Union, NJ

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
companionship
dementia
errands
live-in home care
+ 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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Cranford, NJ

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$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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Caregiver Available For Companionship Positions

Westfield, NJ

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$17/hr
5 years experience
Dementia
respite care
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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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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South Plainfield, NJ

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$21/hr
3 years experience
Personal care
errands
light cleaning
meal prep
respite care
+ 1 more
Making a difference in someone's life is my passion. With three years of experience supporting adults and seniors, I find immense satisfaction in promoting their well-being and independence. My approach is rooted in patience, compassion, and a detail-oriented professionalism. I prioritize creating a comfortable environment and...
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1 ACCORD HOME-CARE - Onsite And Respite Care

Piscataway, NJ

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Mobility assistance
errands
home modification
meal prep
respite care
From 2018 to 2023, I had the privilege of caring for my father, a U. S. veteran, ensuring his well-being through compassionate support. My responsibilities included assisting with personal hygiene to maintain comfort and dignity, organizing and administering medications, and scheduling medical appointments while keeping family...
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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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Part -time Care Giver

Union, NJ

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$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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Edison, NJ

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
dementia
errands
light cleaning
respite care
+ 1 more
For the past 10 years, I've dedicated myself to supporting adults and seniors, driven by a genuine passion for their well-being and independence. My graduate degree complements my experience as a Certified Home Health Aide, enabling me to provide comprehensive care. I offer respite care, transportation, and assistance with...
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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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Diligent College Grad With Experience With Special Needs

Hazlet, NJ

5.0(0)
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$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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senior care

East Orange, NJ

4.2(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Home modification
companionship
dementia
errands
hospice services
+ 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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Staten Island, NY

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$17/hr
3 years experience
I have lots of experience with both kids and adults. I have worked at PCCS and self directed cases doing Com Hab/Respite services. I have worked with all ages and am CPR certified. I have dog experience as well. I have had dogs my whole life, I just recently got a puppy Lucy who will be 1 this April. I have dog sat my sisters...
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East Orange, NJ

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
dementia
errands
hospice services
live-in home care
+ 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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Staten Island, NY

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$17/hr
10 years experience
Hospice services
companionship
dementia
errands
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Non-driving experienced Senior caregiver. Native Filipino, fluent in English and Tagalog. Caring, compassionate, trustworthy, loyal, loving, highly dedicated private caregiver to Seniors. Seeking full time, live-in position, 7 days a week. A life of service. Highly experienced (25 plus years) in Dementia, Alzheimer's, Hospice,...
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East Orange, NJ

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$22/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
errands
home modification
hospice services
live-in home care
+ 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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Elizabeth, NJ

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$17/hr
8 years experience
Light cleaning
dementia
home modification
hospice services
live-in home care
+ 1 more
Making a difference in the lives of others is what drives me. For the past eight years, I've been privileged to provide comprehensive care to adults and seniors, including respite, hospice, and live-in support. My experience includes personal care, light housekeeping, meal preparation, and specialized dementia care. I am skilled...
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  • 32 respite care are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $22.50/hr as of August 2025

FAQs for finding respite care near you in Plainfield, 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 2 respite care providers near you in Plainfield, 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 Plainfield, 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 Plainfield, 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 Plainfield, NJ is $22.50 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 Plainfield, NJ.

To safely hire respite care near you in Plainfield, 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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