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60 caregivers are listed in Kearny, NJ
The average posted rate is $21/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby caregivers is 5 years
Caregivers in Kearny, NJ
3.0
(2)
I am a caregiver with more than five years of experience from working in hospitals with elderly to their private homes. I am friendly, caring and calm. I can provide both physical and emotional support to clients. Culturally sensitive, observe Kosher, follow different diets like diabetic, low salt etc.. Assist with medication,...
Natalie can also help with: Dementia, personal care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Natalie is lovely. Very personable, kind and patient. I hired her as a fill in Aide. She was on time and took care of all the necessary tasks. I am hiring her again this month and around the holidays. I highly recommend her."
Care member
Richard F.
Brooklyn, NY
$36/hr • 7 yrs exp
Aide, Friend , Caregiver , Shopper, Dr. Appts I Do Everything For The Client To Live A Full Life
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have worked on West end and 80th street for a dementia patient for 4. 5 years until his passing . Hospital emergencies , Dr. s appointments, cooking , traveling, laundry, medicine, walks , quality time. I am responsible, caring with a warm and caring personality. I have worked for 6 males and 2 woman for 10 years ( until their...
5.0
"Richard is kind, caring & honest with a good sense of humor. He was a huge help in caring for my father and assisting in getting him to several Pre-op appointments. I was grateful he was available to help us when we needed him."
Susan F.
Syreeta H.
Newark, NJ
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Caring Professional Hha Caregiver And Direct Care Professional
5.0
(1)
Hi, I'm Professional , compassionate, and a reliable caregiver and direct care professional
Syreeta can also help with: Dementia, respite care, personal care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Syreeta is patient and consistent. So grateful that she is supporting my parents during this time."
Sade D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a friendly, empathetic and responsible caregiver. I have over 7 years of experience working with the elderly with dementia, Alzheimer's and many other health problems. I can help with Errands, light housekeeping and Bathing/Dressing. Prepare meal and follow patients care plan.
Daysa can also help with: Personal care, respite care, hospice services, dementia
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
Veronica O.
Cedar Grove, NJ
$28-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
Part-Time Or Full-Time Caregiver Of Seniors, CPR Certified
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
My experience has been providing companionship to seniors, cooking for them, cleaning, doing their laundry, taking them to the doctor's appointments and anywhere they need to go. I take care of them as if they are my own family. Seniors deserve that and much more.
Veronica can also help with: Personal care, companionship, errands, respite care, dementia, hospice services & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"I am writing to recommend Veronica who worked for my aunt for 8 months. She is kind, compassionate, very dedicated, neat, clean, punctual, honest, attentive person and she cooks delicious. I do not want someone else to take care of my aunt Veronica....
Mary S.
5.0
(1)
Ambulatory, ADLs, companionship, light housekeeping, meal preparation, medication assistance and management,
Gladys can also help with: Hospice services, light cleaning, meal prep, dementia, respite care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Gladys took care of my husband Rick during his 9 months of hospice. she was an angel"
Rona G.
Noel L.
Jersey City, NJ
$30/hr • 8 yrs exp
Experienced Caregiver With CPR And First Aid Certifications. Proficient In Caring Elderly
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Manage patient schedules and ensure all doctors appointments are kept. Perform light housekeeping duties and meal preparation. Administer medications following doctor& instructions. Help patients complete prescribed therapy and exercise routines. Remove safety hazards and report issue to management and / or family. Groomed and...
Noel can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, home modification, respite care, personal care, live-in home care & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Noel Martin is reliable, caring, efficient and always ready to do whatever is needed if him. He has a mild manner and is a pleasure to have around. "
Silvia D.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm Bayani a Filipino caregiver , . An extremely faithful and hard worker who does all I does with spirit of excellence.. Build strong relationship with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship. Clean house ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly shopping. Maintained clean and safe well organized patient...
Bayani O. can also help with: Live-in home care, home modification, errands, light cleaning, meal prep, companionship & more
5.0
"Prince was an amazing help to our family in caring for my Dad. He is professional, trust worthy, very caring, extremely patient and a very hard worker. He is wonderful at what he does."
Care member
Nadine V.
Brooklyn, NY
$22-25/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm an experienced caregiver who would welcome the opportunity of caring for an elderly person or kid who is in need of care experience in mechanical bed, Hoyer lift, and wheelchair bound. I am certified. I'll also take care of your personal hygiene, cooking needs, grocery shopping, dispensing of medicines, doctor's...
Nadine can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, live-in home care, personal care
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Nadine went above and beyond in regards to my parents. She spent more than a year working and making my parents feel comfortable and assisting them with their daily living.
My father was hospice and unfortunately passed away so Nadine has to part ways with us...
Marilyn J.
5.0
(2)
I have 2 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Meal Preparation. I am reliable,, patient, positive, caring, and empathetic. I have spent the last 2 years caring for my mother who had dementia.
Debra can also help with: Personal care, dementia, meal prep, errands, light cleaning
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Debra has consistently shown me compassion, empathy and kindness. She is reliable and her level of professionalism is TOP NOTCH!"
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Seeking work in NYC as an elder caregiver, preferably live-in several days/nights per week. Capable and compassionate caregiver companion, personal assistant for the elderly with 10 years+ experience, over 5 years full time live-in. Excellent references. Am a decent cook, do housekeeping, laundry, paperwork, grocery shopping,...
Victoria can also help with: Dementia, errands, live-in home care, companionship, hospice services, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Victoria was a life saver when i had my hip replacement surgery. I live in a 5 story walk up so help was extremely necessary. Victoria was there for me every day. She did my shopping, prepared light meals, took care of my cats. Escorted me to my doctors...
Rachel C.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Emily, I am 41 years old. I am a Certified Personal Care Assistant. I have a medical background as I work in the hospital as a professional midwife in the Philippines.
In my 19 years as a caregiver I experience taking care of patient with Parkinson's disease, dementia, cancer, diabetes, bedridden, companionship and...
Emily can also help with: Light cleaning, live-in home care, companionship, dementia, hospice services, errands & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CNA
5.0
"Emily is wonderful! She cared for my father for 4 years when he was in need. She is always cheerful, helpful and caring, and is totally trustworthy and reliable."
David C.
Esperanza I.
Jersey City, NJ
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced, Flexible, Elder Caregiver Searching For New Employment
5.0
(1)
I was an administrator for a care home for the elderly in Campbell, CA. My outstanding qualities are; sensitivity to the client's needs, prompt and efficient care provided, attentive to all their needs, and a great listener with extreme patience. When I relocated to NJ 10 years ago, I worked as a nanny and elder caregiver for...
Esperanza can also help with: Dementia, respite care, live-in home care, personal care, hospice services
5.0
(6)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I've provided senior care to people in their old age. Through the years of caring for them, I've acquired a passion for the tasks I've been doing and have found personal fulfillment in helping them. I've realized my passion for social work when I was younger. It has enabled me to transition without much difficulty to providing...
Jesse can also help with: Errands, meal prep, mobility assistance, dementia, companionship, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Jesse took care of my father for 2+ years from October 2017 to November 2019. When Jesse was hired my father was 93 years old and had dementia for 5 years. Jesse is patient, compassionate, understanding, trustworthy and dependable. My father enjoyed his company...
MaryJane G.
Phyllis C.
Hackensack, NJ
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Energetic, caring, easy going caregiver with over 30 years of experience of taking care of the elderly. My job is to provide comfort, affection and care to all my clients. My experience includes but is not limited to, bathing (shower and bed bath), dressing, grooming, preparation and serving of meals and snacks, medication...
Phyllis can also help with: Respite care, dementia, personal care
5.0
"Phyllis is a godsend for senior care, She is deeply caring, extremely dependable, highly experienced, and super professional. It is not an exaggeration to say that she not only improved and lengthen the lives of my in-laws in their 90s -- she has actually saved...
Jeff W.
5.0
(5)
I have over 10 years of experience. I will help in any way I can with compassion. My friend that was 96 and all alone taught me the true meaning of love and compassion for a complete stranger. He lived alone and I began visiting him and realized he had no one. I saw him every day and did normal day to day things with him and...
Louisa can also help with: Meal prep, companionship, mobility assistance, errands, dementia, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Louisa has a beautiful gift for senior care. She is an extraordinary aide. To say I would hire her again is an understatement. She was always on time, responsible , trustworthy and pleasantly sweet. She always walked in saying good morning with a smile on her face!...
Leticia R.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My most recent experience was with a 79-year-old woman with beginning stages of dementia for 11 months, from March 2022-September 2023. My duties were prepare meals, give medications, food shopping, transportation to doctor appointments, hair salon, laundry and light cleaning. My previous job was with a 96-year-old woman for 3...
Eleanor can also help with: Dementia, companionship, personal care, errands, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Eleanor is a caring, sweet and reliable person. My mother loved being with her. I feel so blessed to have had her care for my mother for over 2 years. "
Care member
Diana P.
Wood Ridge, NJ
$30-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
HHA Full- Time , Available For Companionship, Light Housekeeping And Meal Prep.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I had been working as a caregiver for more than 18 years. I work day and night shift as well as live in. As a certified home health aide I do have the experiences in taking care of different cases such as Alzheimer s and demensia, bed ridden terminally ill cancer patient , CVA recovered from rehab, Parkinson s, ALS also known as...
Diana can also help with: Dementia, personal care, live-in home care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"We interviewed Diana and she was pleasant, reliable in scheduling, communicative and cooperative. While we already had a full time worker by time I spoke with her, I hope we will be able to try working with Diana in person soon"
Dawn C.
Jorge M.
New York, NY
$25-45/hr • 3 yrs exp
Strong Male Caregiver - Certified For Functional At-Home Senior Care
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Jorge. I'm a kind, compassionate caregiver and a certified trainer specializing in at-home senior fitness and taking care of the aging population. I'm also certified in: exercise therapy; first aid and CPR; basic life support; first aid; infection control; Parkinson's Disease Awareness Training for Fitness...
Jorge can also help with: Mobility assistance, personal care, errands, meal prep, respite care, companionship & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"I've known Jorge for over 20 years. He's a caring, kind individual who is especially talented working with senior citizens. When my father needed help, Jorge was able to provide it without hesitation. He assisted my Dad with walking, exercising, and keeping...
Andrew M.
5.0
(4)
I'm a mom of two grown children. I have 10 years of experience. I'm happy to help with Transportation Services, Medical Management, Shopping and placing orders for all essentials, Meal
Preparation, Bathing, Personal care, Companionship.
Jennifer can also help with: Companionship, meal prep, light cleaning, errands, personal care, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Jen worked for my family by caring for my mom from 2012 through 2019. Ms. Jen would travel with us back and forth from NJ to FL, I don't know how I would have weathered caring for my mom with out Ms. Jen.
She was a tremendous blessing, she cared for my moms needs...
Miriam M.
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Recent caregiver reviews in Kearny, NJ
Natalie T.
5.0
Natalie is lovely. Very personable, kind and patient. I hired her as a fill in Aide. She was on time and took care of all the necessary tasks. I am hiring her again this month and around the holidays. I highly recommend her.
- Care member
Richard F.
5.0
Richard is kind, caring & honest with a good sense of humor. He was a huge help in caring for my father and assisting in getting him to several Pre-op appointments. I was grateful he was available to help us when we needed him.
- Susan F.
Syreeta H.
5.0
Syreeta is patient and consistent. So grateful that she is supporting my parents during this time.
- Sade D.
Veronica O.
5.0
Veronica was a companion for my aunt 3-4 days a week until I felt my aunt needed a live in aide.
Veronica is warm, caring and sweet. She is honest, patient, kind and friendly.
My aunt initially did not want a companion and she grew to love Veronica quickly. She enjoyed her company and her...
- Jodi G.
Gladys C.
5.0
Gladys took care of my husband Rick during his 9 months of hospice. she was an angel
- Rona G.
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FAQs for finding caregivers in Kearny, NJ
What caregiver services can I find near me in Kearny, NJ?
Most private senior caregiver services in Kearny, NJ will offer companionship, safety supervision, and assistance with daily activities in the comfort of the person's home. Caregivers can help seniors to move safely around their home, provide social and emotional support, assist with different degrees of personal care (bathing, dressing, or feeding), and help with meal preparations or light housekeeping. They can also help your loved one with medication reminders, and some can even drive them to any errand or doctor appointments around Kearny.
How much does it cost to hire a caregiver in Kearny, NJ in 2025?
The average rate for hiring a caregiver in Kearny, NJ on Care.com as of January, 2025 is $21.00 per hour. This cost may fluctuate depending on the type of assistance needed by your senior loved one and the caregiver's experience and certifications.
How do I find private caregivers near me in Kearny, NJ?
There are currently 12 caregivers in Kearny, NJ on Care.com. You can filter and sort caregivers by distance from Kearny, NJ or zip code, although you can expand the radius of your search if you'd like to increase your options. From there, compare candidates by reading about their experience working with seniors, the type of caregiving services they provide, and their hourly rate. Be sure to run background checks and check references from other families in Kearny before making a hiring decision.
Are private caregivers near me in Kearny, NJ background checked?
Yes, caregivers near you in Kearny, NJ on Care.com are asked to complete an annual background check called a CareCheck. Senior caregivers who complete this background check will have a badge on their profile displaying the date it was run. While CareCheck is a good start, we strongly recommend that you follow some additional steps for hiring a caregiver for seniors safely, which include interviewing candidates, checking references, and running your own background check. Visit our Safety Center to learn more.