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Mercedes was kind and compassionate as she took care of my mother in the final months of her life. My mother loved her and we felt very…
Review for Mercedes R. by Care member
What can I say. This woman is a angel and when above and beyond making my fathers last months exceptionally comfortable, with respect and…
Review for Grace B. by Greg H.
Cerona was a blessing for our family. She is a caring and loving person who took care of our dad. She assisted my dad who could no longer…
Review for Cerona V. by janice H.
Caregivers in Oakland, NJ
Maria B.
Oakland, NJ
$15-30/hr • 2 yrs exp
Experienced companion caregiver looking for part-time work. Able to provide light housekeeping and meal preparation services for children and elderly clients. Available in the mornings and afternoons as well as evenings for your date-night needs!
Maria can also help with: Home modification, hospice services, light cleaning, meal prep, respite care
Memuna M.
Oakland, NJ
$15-16/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have been working for over 20 years in the caregiving profession. I am a hard worker with good work ethics who respects authority. I am a very reliable and enthusiastic person who goes all the way to apply the best of my abilities.
Memuna can also help with: Light cleaning, personal care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
(6)
I love to take care people give quality care help we wherever they need.
Patient care, bathe, dress feed cook.... Am I passionate lovely caring person I love to treat my patient with love dignity an respect...
Mercedes can also help with: Home modification, hospice services, personal care, respite care, visiting nurse
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Mercedes is a wonderful and caring person with experience that is exceptional.
She worked with my mother until my mom passed and I couldn’t imagine what we would have done without her.
Mercedes is sweet and professional with a huge heart filled with compassion."
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been caring for patients that are elderly, disabled, handicapped and have Alzheimer's for 30 years. I enjoy making them smile and laugh. Most important is to make them feel safe and comfortable with me. I treat all my clients as family and give them the best care. I also do bathing, medications, helping them dress,...
Grace can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, errands, hospice services, light cleaning, live-in home care & more
5.0
"What can I say. This woman is a angel and when above and beyond making my fathers last months exceptionally comfortable, with respect and care above anything else. Not only did she keep him safe but also stimulated, well fed and well cared for. She is an amazing...
Greg H.
5.0
(4)
-- I have 5 reviews under the "All" tab within the RECOMMENDATIONS section of this site. Can also provide references.
-- Sometimes people need a little assistance while maintaining their independent living! I've been a professional in-home personal caregiver for over 10 years to a person with disabilities. I assist with...
Cerona can also help with: Respite care
5.0
"Cerona was a blessing for our family. She is a caring and loving person who took care of our dad. She assisted my dad who could no longer walk and was confined to a wheelchair. My parents are old school people and do not like change. BUT Cerona won them over...
janice H.
5.0
(1)
My name is Susana. I am caring and patient person. I cared for elderly people for 20+ years.
I have experience working in nursing home as well as private jobs. I have a reliable car and a good driving record. I always had healthy relationships with families I have worked for.
I can provide references if needed.
Susan can also help with: Meal prep, companionship, dementia, errands, light cleaning, live-in home care & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Susan was our Moms caregiver for 5 years. She was very responsible, and took very good care of our loved one. Would highly recommend her!"
Care member
Diana J.
Lincoln Park, NJ
$30/hr
5.0
(4)
My experience gives me confidence to work with patients with multiple health issues and provide care to each patient according to their needs. Senior care available.
Diana can also help with: Personal care, companionship, dementia, errands, light cleaning, meal prep & more
5.0
"Diana is a dependable and trustworthy highly skilled caregiver who I would recommend to anyone who needs a professional home care provider. She puts her heart and mind in her assignments to make her patients happy and comfortable! She is patient and intelligent,...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I'm very friendly and loving caregiver and will take care of your loved one like its my family member! I'm reliable and trustworthy, easy going person.
Eda can also help with: Dementia, personal care
5.0
"Eda took outstanding care of my FIL. She always went above and beyond. Eda was compassionate, caring, very attentive, hard working, trustworthy, and so pleasant to have in the house with us. I HIGHLY recommend hiring Eda for care of your loved one."
Phyllis K.
5.0
(2)
I have 20 yrs + caring for the elderly. I helped my father take care of my mother who had been sick for years. For five years I took care of my sisters 93-year-old mother-in-law and still continue to do so every once in a while. My goal is to make the remainder of her years as happy and joyful as possible. To me, keeping her...
Jill can also help with: Dementia, personal care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
(3)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
I'm very Caring and Compassionate.
Love to make sure they feel safe, comfortable and happy.
My goal as a caregiver it's for your love one is to continue to be care at home and still enjoy the family around them. Keep them as much as mobile if they are, keep them healthier in the best form of matter.
I love my job of helping the...
Ibeth can also help with: Light cleaning, companionship, dementia, errands, home modification, hospice services & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Ibeth is a very caring, dedicated individual who takes her job seriously. She is very knowledgeable in senior care and is willing to take on whatever is asked of her. She will go above and beyond to do what is best for her client. Ibeth was a God send to our...
Janet C.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Eleanora. I have 12 years experience and living in an nursing home. My experience includes: cooking, changing, cleaning, bathing, medication moderator, feeding, and many more. I worked in a 33-bed adult care facility. I helped organize workshops for the members. I participated in over-night care on a regular basis. I...
Eleanora can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, live-in home care, personal care, respite care
5.0
"Eleanora has been caring for seniors for approximately 20 years she is the most dependable caring responsible person she can think on her feet in situations that arise and handle them in a safe and calm manner."
Cate K.
Christa V.
Bloomingdale, NJ
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been working as a professional senior caregiver for over 10 years. I started out in the field as a senior companion and fell in love with the work. Through the years I have worked with many different seniors with different needs. I have experience with seniors that suffer from Alzheimer's and dementia- from early onset...
Christa can also help with: Meal prep, companionship, dementia, errands, hospice services, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Christa is wonderful with my Dad! Has such a positive personality that helps to draw him out of his inertia. She also thinks on her feet with suggestions and ideas to help all of us in his care as his dementia grows and his day to day tasks become more...
Christina V.
4.5
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have a genuine love for helping elderly people. Enjoy the process of seeing them reaching their full potential . As a caregiver, I understand that it can take a lot of time and effort to find a perfect match to care for your loved one. I have a high energy type of personality and feel that people are drawn to me. I think...
Lynn can also help with: Companionship, dementia, personal care
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
4.0
"We found Lynn to be extremely professional, and a kind and compassionate caregiver for my mom.. Mom has Alzheimer's and Lynn was able to easily calm her when she was agitated, get her to take her medication, and feed, bathe, and dress her. Over-all we would...
Nancy L.
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Ana. I'm a caregiver with more than a 15 years of experience in geriatric and child care as well.
As myself experience has grown, with a special needs daughter and my mom who is 97 years old, I have become an expert who can recognize when my patients require special atención with any rough times like it could...
Ana can also help with: Personal care, companionship, errands, light cleaning, meal prep, mobility assistance & more
5.0
(1)
My name is Andrea A, I have 18 years of experience. I can help with personal care, such as helping with a shower, getting dress, making meals, and Light Housekeeping.
I would like to describe myself as a kind, caring, respectful , reliable , and sweet person that provides first class care.
Andrea can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, personal care
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
Maureen B.
Wayne, NJ
$24/hr • 10 yrs exp
40 Years As An LPN With A Lot Of Experience In Many Areas Of Nursing
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
40 years in nursing, 18 in LTC, ACUTE CARE, DEMENTIA , & HOSPICE CARE.. , Also worked in MEDICAL/ SURGICAL & DOCTORS OFFICES.. CPR certified, pediatric home care experience,, has been a nurse for 40 years .. looking for Part-Time, experience with good references , ,, reliable, good worker, friendly & honest.. CPR certified....
Maureen can also help with: Mobility assistance, companionship, dementia, hospice services, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
Licensed Nurse
5.0
"Maureen has been so great with my mother in law!!"
Joanne C.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm the mother to a 10-year-old boy and I live with my husband and my 92-year-old mother.
I worked in a sub-acute/long-term care facility for 6 years as a COTA/L. I implemented care plans, retrained patients in their activities of daily living, developed strengthening programs, fall prevention and medication management.
I...
Eileen can also help with: Companionship
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Eileen was the perfect caregiver for my husband who was recovering from several strokes. Her background as an OT proved most valuable as she implemented and created exercises to help him grow stronger.
She showered him, served breakfast, and lunch, and took him...
Arlene B.
5.0
(4)
Hello, my name is Evelin, I am 45 years old, I am dedicated to caring for the elderly, and I am returning to the country that welcomed me, I am a responsible, mature person, dedicated to my work, I don't drink, I don't smoke, I don't use any kind of drugs, my first native language is Spanish, but I understand and speak basic...
Evelyn can also help with: Companionship, errands, light cleaning, meal prep, mobility assistance
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Evelyn is great! She's not only an amazing housekeeper but she also can do so much more. She is meticulous, intuitive and caring. We are grateful to have her. "
Care member
5.0
(18)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Provide assistance with activities of Daily living performance domestic and household tasks, Transport and accompany patients to doctors appointment run errands medications reminder assist with clients personal care monitor patients vital signs, temperature, respiration And report on their condition follow client care plan and...
Keisha can also help with: Live-in home care, companionship, dementia, errands, hospice services, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Keisha has been a very good dedicated healthcare aid for my 96 year old Mother. Keisha is very attentive and caring. She also has very gentle disposition and knows how to handle situations as they arise. She and my mother have a very nice relationship together....
Care member
Dima T.
Mahwah, NJ
$15-30/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a mature private professional caregiver to the elderly. I am experienced with great references. I live in Bergen County. My patients come first. My goal is to make them comfortable and give you peace of mind. I am a companion as well as aide helping with their needs. I enjoy my patients both outdoors and indoors. I believe...
Dima can also help with: Dementia, personal care
5.0
"Dima was a companion to my dad. I never worried when Dad was with Dima who was a blessing to our family. Dima was always punctual, respectful and caring for dad both physical & mental needs. Dima is a very special person anyone would be fortunate to have him care...
Adrienne B.
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FAQs for finding caregivers in Oakland, NJ
What caregiver services can I find near me in Oakland, NJ?
Most private senior caregiver services in Oakland, 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 Oakland.
How much does it cost to hire a caregiver in Oakland, NJ in 2025?
The average rate for hiring a caregiver in Oakland, NJ on Care.com as of May, 2025 is $15.00 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 Oakland, NJ?
There are currently 2 caregivers in Oakland, NJ on Care.com. You can filter and sort caregivers by distance from Oakland, 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 Oakland before making a hiring decision.
Are private caregivers near me in Oakland, NJ background checked?
Yes, caregivers near you in Oakland, 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.