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Nadine S.

Plainfield, NJ

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Respite care
personal care
light cleaning
meal prep
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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Plainfield, NJ

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$25/hr
15 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Hospice services
home modification
dementia
errands
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello, I'm Nakia. As a certified Home Health Aide, I am dedicated to providing families with peace of mind by delivering comprehensive care. My services include hospice care, respite care, transportation, personal care, post-surgery care, errand assistance, shopping, light housekeeping, and meal preparation. I possess expertise...
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Home Health Aid Available Full-time,part-time

Bound Brook, NJ

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
17 years experience
Respite care
personal care
home modification
hospice services
visiting physician
+ 1 more
Greetings, my name is Tyria I'm a Certified home health aid with over 17years of experience. 17 years in senior care have solidified my passion for fostering independence and well-being in adults' lives. My background includes some college education, I'm well-versed in providing respite care, hospice services, home health,...

Judy H. says "Ria has provided home care for my family since 2017.She originally worked with my husband,who initially was able to walk with a cane later declining with...

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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
hospice services
personal 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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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
dementia
errands
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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Fords, NJ

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$25/hr
3 years experience
Mobility assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
live-in home care
respite care
+ 1 more
Hi dear patients and families I'm Helen. I'm excellent caregiver (it's not my words, but the feedback from my patients and their families) I am currently available to help with care for your loved ones. Making a difference in people's lives is what drives me. With a graduate degree and more then three years of experience, I...
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Helping Out With Your Loved One

Basking Ridge, NJ

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$20/hr
Respite care
transportation
errands
Throughout my life I've provided assistance to the primary caregiver(s)- first as a companion and helper to my grandmother with dementia when she moved to our family home. More recently with my Dad, who had Alzheimer's and now I assist my Mom with driving to appointments and more. I can provide temporary respite care in terms...
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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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Union, NJ

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$28/hr
10 years experience
Respite care
meal prep
mobility assistance
home modification
Making a difference in people's lives is my calling. With a decade of experience, I bring a patient, compassionate, and detail-oriented approach to senior care. I am a Certified Nursing Assistant, and I am trained in CPR and First Aid. My passion stems from positive experiences supporting adults and seniors, which is why I offer...
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Chha

Edison, NJ

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$28/hr
10 years experience
Transportation
light cleaning
meal prep
errands
My name is julie 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...
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Rahway, NJ

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$19/hr
10 years experience
Respite care
personal care
light cleaning
meal prep
transportation
+ 1 more
For over 10 years, I've dedicated my work to supporting the well-being and independence of adults and seniors. My experiences in previous care roles have solidified my desire to positively impact their lives. As a Certified Nursing Assistant and Certified Home Health Aide, I'm equipped to provide respite care, transportation,...
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Roselle, NJ

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$21/hr
5 years experience
Respite care
personal care
light cleaning
meal prep
transportation
+ 1 more
Making a real difference in someone's life is what drives me. With five years of experience as a Certified Home Health Aide, I'm passionate about supporting the well-being and independence of adults and seniors. My graduate degree has equipped me with valuable skills to provide exceptional care. I offer respite care,...
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Edison, NJ

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
home modification
dementia
errands
meal prep
+ 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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Caregiver Available For Companionship Positions

Westfield, NJ

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$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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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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Springfield, NJ

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
live-in home care
home modification
light cleaning
mobility assistance
+ 1 more
Making a real difference in someone's life is what drives me. With a graduate degree and 10 years of experience, I'm a Registered Nurse dedicated to supporting the well-being and independence of adults and seniors. My background includes CPR Training and First Aid Training. Compassion and empathy guide my approach to care. I...
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Certified Home Health Aide Seeking Part-time Companionship,light House Keeping And Meal Preparation

Berkeley Heights, NJ

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$21/hr
6 years experience
Live-in home care
respite care
dementia
Bringing comfort and support to seniors is my calling. With six years of experience, I'm a Certified Home Health Aide dedicated to providing compassionate care, including respite, live-in, and dementia support. My graduate degree has enhanced my understanding of care needs. I build connections by truly understanding your loved...
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Middlesex, NJ

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
hospice services
errands
home modification
live-in home care
+ 1 more
With five years of experience as a Certified Home Health Aide, I am deeply committed to providing compassionate and comprehensive care to adults and seniors. My graduate degree complements my hands-on experience, allowing me to provide informed and empathetic support. I offer a range of services, including respite care, live-in...
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South Bound Brook, NJ

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$10/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
hospice services
errands
home modification
live-in home care
+ 1 more
Making a difference in people's lives is what drives me. With five years of experience as a Certified Home Health Aide, I bring a compassionate and patient approach to senior care. My background includes a college degree and extensive experience providing respite care, live-in support, transportation, and assistance with...
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Cranford, NJ

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$15/hr
17 years experience
Respite care
personal care
light cleaning
meal prep
transportation
+ 1 more
Making a difference in people's lives is my primary goal as a caregiver. With 17 years of experience supporting adults and seniors, I bring a professional and detail-oriented approach to every interaction. I am committed to fostering a comfortable environment for those in my care. I have experience de-escalating stressful...
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  • 60 respite care are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.00/hr as of January 2026

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 $20.00 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 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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