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60 caregivers are listed in Kearny, NJ
The average posted rate is $21/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby caregivers is 5 years
Caregivers in Kearny, NJ
Annett R.
Clifton, NJ
$16-17/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have worked in the service industry for most of my adult life. My years working as a caregiver have left me with life long friendships . I have worked in dementia care, hospice care, companionship and child care. I have experience in bed bath, ambulation, transfer, meal preparation, medication reminder shower assist, grooming...
Annett can also help with: Respite care, hospice services, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"She is very knowledgeable and helps Mom with some exercises."
Randall T.
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, personal care, respite care
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Syreeta is patient and consistent. So grateful that she is supporting my parents during this time."
Sade D.
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, hospice services, dementia, respite care, companionship, errands & 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)
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: Hospice services, personal care, respite care, dementia
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
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: Home modification, respite care, hospice services, personal care, dementia, live-in home care & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
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
(1)
Ambulatory, ADLs, companionship, light housekeeping, meal preparation, medication assistance and management,
Gladys can also help with: Meal prep, hospice services, light cleaning, respite care, dementia
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.
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, meal prep, errands, companionship, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Bayani was wonderful to my father. He was reliable and knowledgeable in patient care. He was responsible and always made my dads needs a priority. Any health concerns were always brought to my attention promptly. My dad was able to maintain a quality lifestyle...
Care member
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: Light cleaning, personal care, errands, meal prep, dementia
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Excellent and personable. Debra is dedicated to the task given as well as being committed to her work. It would benefit anyone who is lucky enough to work with or be in her presence."
Care member
5.0
(4)
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: Companionship, errands, dementia, light cleaning, live-in home care, hospice services & more
Skills:
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"I knew that I wanted to hire Victoria to take care of my then 91 year old father as soon as I spoke to her on the phone. She thankfully became his caregiver and was with him up to his passing on December 30, 2024 (almost 2 years). Victoria has a
wealth of...
Care member
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: Errands, hospice services, light cleaning, companionship, live-in home care, dementia & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CNA
5.0
"Emily is warm, caring and has a nice personality. She has a lot of experience caring for people and it shows. She was a wonderful companion to my aunt and I felt she was being well taken care of. Emily is someone you would want to be part of your family. I highly...
Rina P.
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: Personal care, hospice services, dementia, respite care, live-in home care
4.6
(9)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello, My name is Maggie and I'm 48 y. o. living in Bloomfield.
I can help you with all kinds of chores ( groceries, laundry, light cleaning etc.) or/and be your companion.
I have many years of experience in Senior care as a former Certified Nurse Assistant working at the Nursing Home and also many years as a private...
Malgorzata can also help with: Live-in home care, personal care, dementia
Skills:
CNA
CPR
5.0
"We hired Maggie to look after and care for my 82 year mother in law, who recently had hip surgery. Maggie was extremely professional, polite, social, trustworthy, caring and punctual . My mother in law loved having her around. She actually enjoyed her company....
Lisa S.
Lyn C.
Belleville, NJ
$16-20/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
I am a companion, a caregiver and a friend that is compassionate about people. Growing up taking care of my grandmother, father & mother in law gave me the empathy and understanding of how to care for the elderly. I will treat you loved one like my own.
Lyn can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Mrs. C. is very hard working and very caring. She is also a very fast learner and dependable and reliable. She has a great deal of patience and a sunny disposition."
Annemarie M.
4.7
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
If you are looking for a kind compassionate caregiver look no further, I have experience in dementia Parkinson wheelchair-bound heart disease diabetes cancer and much much more. I have over 10 years of experience and excellent reference.
Haylette can also help with: Personal care, dementia
Skills:
Home Health Aide
4.0
"Haylette had extensive experience dealing with dementia clients. That proved useful when my husband had another mini stroke.
She is kind and reliable. We think the world of her."
Nancy T.
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: Companionship, meal prep, light cleaning, mobility assistance, errands, dementia & more
5.0
"Jesse James T. is a well-educated experienced health care provider. He is sensitive to the patient's physical and mental needs and thus can provide aid for daily activities while serving as a companion who provides mental and intellectual stimulation. These...
GILBERT W.
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: Dementia, respite care, 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: Dementia, mobility assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, errands, companionship & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Louisa took care of my dad- she always made sure he was fed, and taken care of. It really meant a lot to us that she participated in his hobbies and made him feel like a friend to her"
Katherine L.
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: Errands, meal prep, dementia, companionship, light cleaning, personal care & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Eleanor is a kind and caring person, and was always reliable. She took my mom to appointments, and the store, and helped her at home. She also came to my mom's rescue when my mom fell and couldn't get in touch with me. Eleanor rushed over and took her to the ER....
Jessica S.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, companionship, errands, dementia, personal care & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Jennifer is a very loving, caring, honest and responsible person."
Amy M.
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Recent caregiver reviews in Kearny, NJ
Annett R.
5.0
She is very knowledgeable and helps Mom with some exercises.
- Randall T.
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.
Noel L.
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.
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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 March, 2025 is $21.17 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.