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Nadine S.

Plainfield, NJ

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
errands
respite care
personal 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
15 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Dementia
errands
companionship
hospice services
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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Compassionate Certified Home Health Aide

Short Hills, NJ

5.0(0)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hospice services
personal care
dementia
respite 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
Dementia
errands
companionship
live-in home care
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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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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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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Dunellen, NJ

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$15/hr
3 years experience
Dementia
hospice services
companionship
meal prep
mobility assistance
+ 1 more
Bringing comfort and support to seniors is my calling. For the past three years, I've provided compassionate home health, respite, and hospice care. I assist with daily living, including meal preparation, light housekeeping, mobility, and physical activity. I also have experience supporting individuals with dementia, adapting to...
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Fords, NJ

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$25/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
live-in home care
companionship
mobility assistance
respite care
+ 1 more
Currently unavailable, already working, but for the future , making a difference in people's lives is what drives me. With a graduate degree and three years of experience, I bring compassion and professionalism to every caregiving situation. My background includes respite care, live-in home care, home health, light housekeeping,...
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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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Roselle, NJ

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$18/hr
1 year experience
Meal prep
personal care
light cleaning
transportation
respite care
Making a positive difference in someone's life is what I strive for as a caregiver. With one year of experience, I am a Certified Home Health Aide dedicated to supporting the well-being and independence of adults and seniors. I provide respite care, transportation, personal care, light housekeeping, and meal preparation. I...
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Gillette, NJ

1.0(0)
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$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Dementia
hospice services
companionship
mobility assistance
personal care
+ 1 more
Hi, my name is Jeannie. I have been a nurse for 40 years primarily with adults but now have transition to infant care . I currently take care of a 5-month-old and newborn. Looking to do respite care on the weekends to give moms and dad's a break. I am available from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. Saturday and Sunday. That is also flexible...
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Chha

Edison, NJ

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$28/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
errands
transportation
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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Springfield, NJ

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$15/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
respite care
errands
I am experienced in both home and hospital care health. Making a difference in someone's life is what truly motivates me. With a graduate degree and five years of experience, I bring a compassionate and patient approach to senior care. I adapt to changing routines, de-escalate stressful situations, and handle confusion with...
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Rahway, NJ

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$19/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
errands
respite care
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
Light cleaning
meal prep
errands
respite care
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
Dementia
errands
companionship
light cleaning
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
Home modification
light cleaning
errands
meal prep
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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  • 60 respite care are listed on Care.com

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