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Caregivers in Ridgewood, NJ
Brooke H.
Teaneck, NJ
$20-35/hr
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Compassionate caregiver with over 7 years experience providing exceptional care to the elderly and disabled. Skilled in assisting with daily living activities, including medication administration, meal preparation, and personal care.
Brooke can also help with: Light cleaning, home modification, dementia, meal prep, personal care, errands & more
5.0
"Brooke is a wonderful aide, she is able to multitask while focusing on your loved one.
She is very knowledgeable when it comes to senior care. You can tell she loves her job ! I would hire her back in a heartbeat !!"
Arlene B.
Rita G.
Pearl River, NY
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Full-time Caregiver
Gentle, caring, and experienced certified HHA with over 18 years of medical knowledge. I can prepare nutritional meals and handle medical emergency situations. I have worked with, but am not limited to, patients with I am attentive, punctual, and compassionate towards my patients and take the proper time to...
Rita can also help with: Personal care, home modification, dementia, live-in home care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Rita is wonderful at what she does. She was very attentive to my fathers needs, conversed well with him, and is pleasant to be with. We were very comfortable having her in our home. We would surely consider Rita when the time comes once again."
Joann V.
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,
I want to personally thank you Phyllis for taking care of my mom during her last days. Your time with her was special, you helped make her comfortable and I wish to acknowledge the superb contributions you made for mother's safety and well being, the...
Novia M.
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: Respite care, live-in home care, hospice services, dementia, personal 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.
5.0
(15)
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: Companionship, hospice services, light cleaning, errands, dementia, live-in home care & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Keisha has been a caregiver for my husband for about 4 months. She brings a positive attitude every day and has been largely responsible for my husband’s progress in recovering from about 3-1/2 months of time spent in hospitals and rehab. Keisha is organized in her...
Care member
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, errands, companionship, mobility assistance
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Evelyn is an extraordinary caregiver. My kids love her and enjoy spending time with her. As a single parent, I’m fortunate that’s she’s in our lives. Evelyn is very dependable, has high standards for her craft, and deeply cares about helping people. "
Care member
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: Personal care, companionship, dementia
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.
Ashly B.
Englewood, NJ
$20/hr • 8 yrs exp
3.5
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
The elderly has a wealth of knowledge that they love to share about life and their experiences. I enjoy their appreciation for you being their caregiver and they seem gradual. I treat them the same way I would like my mother and father to be treat. I love making them smile and help them get up to speed with our world. I see that...
Ashly can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, companionship, light cleaning, errands, hospice services & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
CPR
5.0
"Ashly is a phenomenal person who you would want to be on your team/by your side in any working environment. She is hard working , understanding and has capacity and drive to get the job done. I would highly recommend her both as a Colleague and employee "
Tamara T.
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: Personal care, dementia
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
*COVID VACCINATED Available to work in Bergen, Essex and Morris County*Hi there! I am a qualified caregiver with 18 years of experience. I am available nights M-F 6/6:30pm-6am)or weekend F-Su overnight(F 6/6:30pm-Su 4/5pm) I am highly experienced in senior care (Dementia, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's) rehab, stroke, senior special...
Tracey can also help with: Personal care, live-in home care, dementia, hospice services, respite care
5.0
"I interviewed this lovely candidate for a night position for my elderly Mom, who has early Alzheimers. Tracey is absolutely delightful, with a wealth of experience and knowledge! My Mom's current aide works 24-hours, and I feel due to my Mom's recent decline, no...
Karen S.
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: Companionship, dementia, light cleaning, live-in home care, errands, meal prep & 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
5.0
(1)
Hello, I have 9 years experience helping seniors. I am CPR certified and completed first aid training. I assist with every day tasks, help with housekeeping, grocery shopping and running errands and meal preparation. I assist with mobility, accompany to Dr. appointments, renew prescriptions and medication prompting and...
Mary can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
CPR
5.0
"Mary was a fantastic caregiver for my elderly mother. She is dependable and reliable. She was a pleasure to work with and was a huge asset to our family"
Nancy K.
5.0
(1)
I possess a flexible, trustworthy, and detail-oriented personality, coupled with substantial experience and a compassionate nature.
I'm actively pursuing a local job opportunity where I can leverage my expertise in caregiving, customer service, and personal assistance. My journey in the workforce commenced during my teenage...
Jasmin can also help with: Live-in home care, light cleaning, errands, companionship, home modification, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
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: Companionship, errands, meal prep, mobility assistance, light cleaning, personal care & more
Dilcia G.
Bergenfield, NJ
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have been working as a caregiver for more than 10 years and I love it! , I give my patients exceptional care, am a very passionate person , patient is always right no matter what.
Dilcia can also help with: Errands, transportation, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep
I have worked for many years as an EMT and nurse's assistant. I am CPR certified, and will be attending graduate school in the fall. Overall, I am a fun outgoing caregiver that would love to get to know you or your loved one and help out in whatever way I can!
Jamie can also help with: Live-in home care, personal care, companionship, mobility assistance
Skills:
CNA
Kristina G.
Wayne, NJ
$27/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hi My Name Is Kristina I'm A Local Resident Who Is Determined To Give The Best Care That's Needed.
My name is Kristina i'm 30 years old and I currently live in Wayne, Nj. I'm a dedicated and empathetic caregiver with over 7 years of hands-on experience providing exceptional care to elderly and disabled individuals. Skilled in daily living assistance, medication management and ensuring a safe, comfortable patient environment....
Kristina can also help with: Meal prep, specialized care, companionship, home modification, dementia, personal care & more
Skills:
CPR
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
I'm very responsible, committed to my work, punctual, I love what I do, taking care of people is my vocation, I'm Colombian and a nurse in my country, I have enough experience more than 5 years taking care of patients in all hospital services, I have empathy with people, I am very good company
I like caring for seniors because...
Karen Guissell can also help with: Errands, hospice services, live-in home care, companionship, dementia, light cleaning & more
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a certified caregiver with10 years experience, assist with the day to day duties of the household, drive and support an employer with doctor visits and other appointments, assist employer where necessary to be independent in the home. I am reliable, hardworking, honest and a compassionate individual. Working with elders is...
Marilyn can also help with: Respite care, home modification, dementia, live-in home care, hospice services, personal care & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Uly, I have 15 years of experienced taking care of elderly, cases that I have been handled are ALS, (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) tobi dynavox device knowledgeable, portable ventilator and hoyer lift. urinary incontinence, colostomy, urostomy, diabetese, (includes inserting the dexcom g6 sensor transmitter to...
Ulita can also help with: Personal care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
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Recent caregiver reviews in Ridgewood, NJ
Brooke H.
5.0
Brooke is a wonderful aide, she is able to multitask while focusing on your loved one.
She is very knowledgeable when it comes to senior care. You can tell she loves her job ! I would hire her back in a heartbeat !!
- Arlene B.
Rita G.
5.0
Rita is wonderful at what she does. She was very attentive to my fathers needs, conversed well with him, and is pleasant to be with. We were very comfortable having her in our home. We would surely consider Rita when the time comes once again.
- Joann V.
Phyllis C.
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 their lives on multiple occasions.
- Jeff W.
Eleanora Z.
5.0
Eleanora took her role As an aide, companion very seriously. She always took the our mom's needs into consideration . Elle prepared food that was nutritious and easy for the patient to tolerate when eating became difficult. She treated our mom with respect and dignity. We were lucky to have...
- Judi H.
Keisha C.
5.0
Keisha is the best, she takes great care of my dad. He was diagnosed with Parkinsons earlier this year. She gets him up and moving and makes sure his every need is met.
- Care member
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FAQs for finding caregivers in Ridgewood, NJ
What caregiver services can I find near me in Ridgewood, NJ?
Most private senior caregiver services in Ridgewood, 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 Ridgewood.
How much does it cost to hire a caregiver in Ridgewood, NJ in 2025?
The average rate for hiring a caregiver in Ridgewood, NJ on Care.com as of February, 2025 is $33.33 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 Ridgewood, NJ?
There are currently 3 caregivers in Ridgewood, NJ on Care.com. You can filter and sort caregivers by distance from Ridgewood, 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 Ridgewood before making a hiring decision.
Are private caregivers near me in Ridgewood, NJ background checked?
Yes, caregivers near you in Ridgewood, 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.