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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
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a 34 yr-old Filipino guy, I love dealing with other persons, and I love taking take good care of my patient. I love showing my love and care for them and treating them just one of my family members. I am very kind person, loyal, sweet, honest and loyal person.
I am working right now as physical therapist assistant, but...
Jeadd can also help with: Live-in home care, meal prep, errands, mobility assistance, companionship, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"I have known Jeadd for almost 2 years now and he has shown nothing but compassion and care to me and everyone around him."
Emmanuel O.
5.0
(1)
I've worked in the senior caregiving sector for the past 10 years. I cared separately for four private clients in the town of East Hampton where raised my children for 10 years. I am back in NYC living in the West Village and looking for a family in need of assistance.
I am a kind, compassionate, thoughtful and a highly capable...
Daphne can also help with: Errands, transportation, live-in home care, respite care, meal prep, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Daphne provided companion care to my 90 year old mother. She was a great relief to our family and my mother really liked her. In addition to helping my mother around her home Daphne provided transportation and help on doctor visits, prescription pickup, grocery...
Mary M.
5.0
(4)
I'm a Bachelor of Science in Nursing graduate, my professional experience with different employers has provided me with a strong expertise in personal care assistance such as bathing dressing and grooming, meal preparation and assisting clients in eating, medication management, light housekeeping, companionship and discussion,...
Mary Grace can also help with: Respite care, personal care, visiting physician, home modification, dementia, live-in home care & more
5.0
"She took care of my grandfather with loving care as if he was her grandfather for many many years I highly recommend her"
Glen L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a Certified Home Health Aide with 10 yrs of experience in taking care of elderly men with Parkinson's and Alzheimer disease and Lewy Body Dementia. I also took care people with stroke and ALS patient. I can drive and willing to work at an extended hour.
Lavrente can also help with: Live-in home care, dementia, companionship, hospice services, mobility assistance, personal care & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
Wound Care
5.0
"Lavrente helped take care of my disabled 93 year old Uncle who could hardly see and had very difficult nights full of arthritis pain. Lavrente did a great job with him, communicated very well with me how he was feeling at night and my uncle felt
he did a great...
Jordan K.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Being a caregiver is part of me that will never be a job for me. To care for elder person is a privilege. My goal is to make a different and to enjoy the moments. Laughter is a must with music. Their is no greater joy to see someone come out of a box. Life is so fragile and knowing that you are capable to bring joy and laughter...
Janette can also help with: Light cleaning, companionship, errands, hospice services, meal prep, dementia & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Janette is a fun, warm, and loving caregiver. She is dependable and skilled. She cares for the whole person, not just focusing on their medical needs but on helping them enjoy life. I would recommend Janette to care for any person whom I love. Janette has been...
April S.
5.0
(1)
Hello my name is Davon. I have been in this field for 10 years. I'm very much certified and fully vaccinated ready to give your loved one the care he or she needs. This is my passion, I take pride in the work that I do. I have 8+ years exp. with autistic kids My availability is pretty flexible if need be. I'm also able to...
Davon can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, mobility assistance, dementia, hospice services, meal prep & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Davon is a wonderful caregiver. He took care of my grandmother and she really enjoyed his energy and his kindness. I would hire him again because his work ethic is really good and my grandmother would want him as well. "
Care member
5.0
(8)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am an easy going, sensitive and committed caregiver with CPR and First Aid certification and more than 10 years experience working with the elderly population. I am flexible and able to work well within any setting, and provide high quality care at all times. I am very respectful of a client independence and will always treat...
Latoya can also help with: Respite care, dementia, personal care, hospice services, visiting physician
5.0
"This is coming a bit Late but Latoya is awesome! My family hired Toya as we call her to help care for my mom and boy she did a great job with her, helping with food, taking care of her, calling and essentially became like family to us! I will hire her again without...
Omolola S.
Patricia C.
Union, NJ
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Professional Caregiver +10 Years Experience Live In Preferred
5.0
(7)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
I am a professional caregiver with over 10 years experience. I am ethical and will also treat my client's information private.
I have certificates in HHA, PCA and hospice care.
I have worked for clients for two years being minimal and six years the most as a live in.
I have empathy towards the people I care for and love what...
Patricia can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, errands, hospice services, live-in home care, companionship & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Patricia is a warm, caring woman. I hired her to help an elderly friend. She was competent in her care and made the woman feel safe. Because of her culture, Patricia has deep respect for the elderly. If I needed care, I would not hesitate to hire her."
MARY N.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a graduate of Berkeley College with over 10 years experience with the elderly. I am a licensed CNA, HHA and CPR certified
When your loved one is in my care I can promise you have nothing to worry about. I care for my clients as if they are my own family. I have references upon request. Let me help you lighten the...
Colleen can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, companionship, errands, light cleaning, hospice services & more
Skills:
Wound Care
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"she is very kind, helpful and caring.! She Prepares wonderful lunches for my mom and I and her sugar numbers and health have definitely improved since we've had her. I would highly recommend using her."
Diane E.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am vaccinated and booster
CPR and 1st Aid for infant, child and adult certified
Yoga Therapist
Compassionate and caring are the career driven focus values I have been working with since the beginning. I am currently continuing my education and have the experience behind me to speak on my behalf. Out of high school I started...
Nicole can also help with: Dementia, personal care, respite care, hospice services, live-in home care
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
5.0
"Nicole is a great worker and sensitive to the needs and expectations as well as being flexible to be accommodating"
Madeline B.
Nino M.
New York, NY
$25-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(11)
My name is Nino, also known as Nina, and I'm a certified HHA with over 24 years of experience. Additionally, I've worked as a nursing assistant and phlebotomist at a clinic.
I've had the privilege of assisting numerous clients with various illnesses and disabilities, I adeptly navigate any challenging situation.
I speak fluent...
Nino can also help with: Live-in home care, companionship, light cleaning, home modification, dementia, errands & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
CPR
5.0
"Nina has been an exceptional caregiver for my mom for nearly a year, providing invaluable support during a challenging time when my mother's health was poor and she required daily assistance. We found Nina through a website, and upon learning of her previous...
Care member
Trishanna W.
Brooklyn, NY
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Honest Caregiver And Reliable Professional LPN, CNA And HHA. With Fifteen Years Paid Experience.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I'm Trish I possess 15+ years of extensive experience working as a Caregiver/DSP. I performed assistance as a Companion/Caretaker working with those in need of daily ADLs. Duties including but not limited to meal preparation, administering medication, doctors visit, cooking/housekeeping, bathing, dressing, toileting, and...
Trishanna can also help with: Live-in home care, errands, hospice services, companionship, dementia, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Licensed Nurse
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"What I liked about Trishanna was her ability to solve problems effectively. She is Pantanal, industrious and honest. She is qualified and efficient in her field of work. I totally recommend her. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hi! My name is Lita and I've been working in the medical field since 2010. I have worked as a Medical Assistant, CNA, and PCT. I have always been passionate about making a difference in someone's life. My father suffered a stroke and needed aide from a day to day basis for 15 years. It has truly inspired me to help others...
Lita can also help with: Personal care, companionship, mobility assistance
Skills:
CNA
CPR
5.0
"Lita is the consummate professional! She is very dependable, caring, and puts 100% into everything she does! I know this, because she's been helping me!"
Dana S.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have CNA, CHHA and CPR licensed with almost 8 years of experience. I have experience working in assisted living for years, experience working with a couple hands on or one on one patient. I have over a year experience with behavioral problem like
Schizophrenia , Bi polar, multiple personality, and depression. I am an...
Dahlia can also help with: Light cleaning, mobility assistance, dementia, errands, meal prep, companionship & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
CPR
5.0
"Dahlia is a very kind and hard working caregiver. She takes the time to engage her patients with conversation and activities. I highly recommend her for senior care."
Debbie B.
5.0
(1)
I am passionate about senior care and give them an opportunity continue with their independence. I enjoy helping people and promoting important health strategies to for spiritual, physical, and emotional/mental health.
Brigitte can also help with: Companionship, personal care, respite care, hospice services, dementia
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"I was told by many of my friends that Brigitte is a very capable and caring person
But unfortunately the upgrade policy has not allowed me to hire Brigitte, And I need help very desperately because I have not had a shower in six months except for being able to...
Michael S.
5.0
(1)
I am a dedicated and caring worker who has been taking care of young children and elderly individuals since 2016.
Responsibilities include:
1. Providing a warm and welcoming care environment
2. Listening to a patient's needs, wants, and other suggestions about their care
3. Attending to patient's hygienic needs such as bathing,...
Ranjanie can also help with: Errands, companionship, meal prep, dementia, mobility assistance, light cleaning & more
5.0
"She is very responsible and a great person."
Renuka K.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
My name is Andrea. I live in in Lyndhurst, I am Brazilian. I have experience and excellent references. I have experience with special needs, housekeeping and hospice. I am fluent in English, Portuguese and Spanish. I really love working with people, and I know it's a gift from God.
Andrea can also help with: Respite care, visiting physician, home modification, personal care, hospice services, dementia & more
5.0
"I was so fortunate to find Andrea to care for my ailing mother. She is a beautiful, caring, compassionate woman who cared for my mother like she was her own family. My mother had the best care and comfort during her final days on this earth. I highly recommend...
Amy E.
Uelton D.
Brooklyn, NY
$17-40/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi! How have you been?
The elderly has a wealth of knowledge that they love to share about life and their experiences. I enjoy their appreciation for me being their caregiver and they seem so grateful. I treat them the same way I would like to be treated and the way I would like my mother to be treated if she needed care. They...
Uelton can also help with: Live-in home care, meal prep, dementia, light cleaning, hospice services, errands & more
5.0
"I can confidently recommend Uelton. As a dedicated, professional and knowledgeable employee."
Stephanie A.
5.0
(1)
Caring, compassionate, I used to take care of my grandmother over 4 years, and I used to volunteer in my country Colombia in a senior's home, accompanying, and taking care of the seniors. Safety is number one priority, I am bilingual, and I am a currently student.
Laura can also help with: Home modification, visiting physician, personal care, visiting nurse, dementia
5.0
"Laura was very professional and charming she was patient one thing was I never had to ask her to do anything she already knew and did a good job she is very trustworthy there should be more people like her I would recommend her to any family."
Susan F.
5.0
(1)
Hello, my name is Marcel and I live in NJ. I have been a farmer and a teacher for all subjects including music teacher/ Health Aid for more than 18 years. I have been a Health Aid/ babysitter for people with disabilities including kids, and adults of all ages including elderly patients. I enjoy helping and working with all age...
Marcel can also help with: Home modification, light cleaning, hospice services, dementia, companionship, errands & more
Skills:
Wound Care
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"I highly recommend Marcel to anybody looking to hire him. He is one of the most talented, kind, compassionate and caring person I ever meet in my life. Please give him a chance to work with you and you won’t regret it. If I could give ten stars I would. He is the...
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Recent caregiver reviews in Kearny, NJ
Jeadd A.
5.0
I am a past client of this provider. Highly recommended right at home. Always on time and knows what he is doing, professional 24/7 care. Thank you Care.com.
- Chris S.
Daphne C.
5.0
Daphne provided companion care to my 90 year old mother. She was a great relief to our family and my mother really liked her. In addition to helping my mother around her home Daphne provided transportation and help on doctor visits, prescription pickup, grocery shopping, etc.
My mother depended...
- Mary M.
Mary Grace E.
5.0
She took care of my grandfather with loving care as if he was her grandfather for many many years I highly recommend her
- Glen L.
Lavrente R.
5.0
Lavrente helped take care of my disabled 93 year old Uncle who could hardly see and had very difficult nights full of arthritis pain. Lavrente did a great job with him, communicated very well with me how he was feeling at night and my uncle felt
he did a great job, he worked hard and was very...
- Jordan K.
Janette M.
5.0
Janette is a fun, warm, and loving caregiver. She is dependable and skilled. She cares for the whole person, not just focusing on their medical needs but on helping them enjoy life. I would recommend Janette to care for any person whom I love. Janette has been helping our family per Diem for a few...
- April S.
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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.