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Hope Lydia A.

Respite Tech

Union, NJ

from
$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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Ailce C.

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

Union, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
errands
dementia
companionship
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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Makeeba L.

Union, NJ

from
$18/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
home modification
errands
respite care
+ 1 more
Making a positive impact on the lives of adults and seniors is what drives me. With 10 years of experience, I offer respite care, transportation, and assistance with errands, shopping, light housekeeping, and meal preparation. I am also comfortable with medical management and mobility assistance. I adapt to changing routines and...
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Sade T.

Union, NJ

from
$28/hr
10 years experience
Respite care
mobility assistance
meal prep
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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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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Magdolna T.

Staten Island, NY

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hospice services
errands
dementia
companionship
live-in home care
+ 1 more
10 years of experience have fueled my passion for supporting adults and seniors, and ensuring their well-being and independence. Positive experiences in previous care roles have solidified my desire to make a positive impact on their lives. As a Certified Home Health Aide with CPR Training, I provide respite care, live-in care,...

Meridith T. says "Magdalena is so lovely and kind. She is a competent, confident and qualified caregiver who is skilled at what she does and is intelligent, initiative...

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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
Home modification
errands
dementia
companionship
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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Jaleah C.

Attentive Care

East Orange, NJ

from
$24/hr
2 years experience
Respite care
meal prep
light cleaning
errands
transportation
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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Olumuyiwa O.

Newark, NJ

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$15/hr
1 year experience
Transportation
respite care
errands
Making a difference in someone's life is what I strive for. My passion for supporting the well-being and independence of adults and seniors led me to caregiving. I have a college degree and one year of experience. I am patient, calm, compassionate, and friendly. I understand the importance of adapting to changing routines and...
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Niljah W.

Staten Island, NY

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$28/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
home modification
errands
respite care
+ 1 more
It's my genuine desire to support the well-being and independence of adults and seniors. With 20 years of experience, I'm a Certified Nursing Assistant with CPR and First Aid Training and I'm also a Certified PCA. I have worked in many settings Hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and in home care. I prefer in...
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Nicole F.

Irvington, NJ

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$27/hr
9 years experience
Light cleaning
hospice services
dementia
companionship
meal prep
+ 1 more
With nearly a decade dedicated to enriching the lives of adults and seniors, I bring a wealth of experience to senior care. My passion stems from a deep-seated desire to support well-being and independence, fueled by positive experiences in prior roles. I am patient, compassionate, and detail-oriented. I communicate with...
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Daphne E.

Roselle, NJ

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$21/hr
5 years experience
Personal care
meal prep
light cleaning
errands
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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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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Pretty M.

East Orange, NJ

from
$15/hr
4 years experience
Personal care
meal prep
light cleaning
errands
transportation
+ 1 more
Making a difference in someone's life is what drives me. With four years of experience supporting adults and seniors, I've learned the value of patience and empathy in care. I am committed to fostering a comfortable environment for those I assist. I provide respite care, transportation, and personal care, as well as help with...
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Fantasia C.

East Orange, NJ

from
$17/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Home modification
errands
dementia
companionship
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Making a difference in the lives of others is what drives me. With three years of experience, I'm passionate about supporting adults and seniors, and ensuring their well-being and independence. My background includes some college education. I'm patient, calm, compassionate, and detail-oriented. I communicate with families using...
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Ogbemudia O.

Newark, NJ

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$15/hr
3 years experience
Mobility assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
errands
respite care
+ 1 more
It's my goal to bring comfort and support to your family. My passion for supporting adults and seniors' well-being led me to senior care. For three years, I have provided respite care, transportation, and personal care. I also assist with errands, light housekeeping, meal preparation, medical management, and mobility. I adapt to...
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Sarah T.

Montclair, NJ

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$25/hr
4 years experience
Light cleaning
hospice services
errands
dementia
meal prep
+ 1 more
My name is Sarah, I am a Registered Nurse from Oregon with 4 years of clinical experience. Before I became an RN I worked in an elderly care and hospice home working with individuals with dementia, strokes and others with high daily care needs. I have also worked for private families in taking care of their loved ones. As a...
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Kehinde O.

Newark, NJ

from
$18/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
errands
dementia
companionship
meal prep
+ 1 more
Making a difference in the lives of adults and seniors is my passion. For five years, I have been providing compassionate home health care, assisting with daily living tasks, mobility, and physical activities. I'm experienced in respite and live-in care, as well as errands, shopping, light housekeeping, and meal preparation....
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Helena F.

Roselle, NJ

from
$27/hr
15 years experience
Light cleaning
errands
dementia
companionship
mobility assistance
+ 1 more
15 years have flown by as I've passionately supported adults and seniors. Previous roles solidified my desire to positively impact lives. I'm patient, compassionate, friendly, and approachable. I adapt to changing routines, de-escalate stressful situations, and handle confusion with ease. I'm skilled in respite care,...
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  • 60 respite care are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $19.40/hr as of March 2026

  • The average star rating for rated respite care is 5.0

Recent respite care reviews from local parents in Union, NJ

Respite Care in Union, NJ are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 reviews of the 60 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.

Magdolna T.

Magdalena is so lovely and kind. She is a competent, confident and qualified caregiver who is skilled at what she does and is intelligent,...

- Meridith T.

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

FAQs for finding respite care near you in Union, 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 5 respite care providers near you in Union, 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 Union, 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 Union, 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 Union, NJ is $19.40 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 Union, NJ.

To safely hire respite care near you in Union, 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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