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Hi! I'm Mandra, a dedicated and empathetic caregiver with a background in ICU nursing and senior care. With the experience caring for individuals aged 65+, I provide compassionate, personalized support that prioritizes safety, dignity, and emotional well-being.
I am CPR, BLS, and ACLS certified, have reliable transportation,...
Mandra can also help with: Transportation, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep, respite care, errands & more
I am a current nursing student and have 2 years of experience of helping in hospitals with patients of all ages during my nursing clinical. I would love to further my impact and help those who need any extra assistance through out the day such as cleaning, organizing, transportation, or meal prep.
Savannah can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, light cleaning, transportation, errands
Margaret W.
South Orange, NJ
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Compassionate caregiver with 26yrs of experience providing exceptional care to the elderly and disabled. Skilled in assisting with daily living activities, including medication administration, meal preparation and personal care.
I'd describe my personality as patient, reliable and compassionate
I like caring for seniors...
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
Dear
I am writing to apply for the Caregiver position you advertised . I have a varied background in providing individual care to people of all ages and conditions with more than 5 years of experience in the field. CPR current position of individual caregiver to a quadriplegic patient I assist my client with daily living...
Joy can also help with: Personal care, hospice services, respite care, dementia
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Joy O.
South Orange, NJ
$18-37/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have 6years of experience as a certified caregiver and a social worker. I can help with Transportation Services Meal Preparation. Overseeing the administration of prescribed medications to clients. Assisting with routine healthcare tasks or activities of daily living, such as feeding, bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting,...
Joy can also help with: Personal care, errands, hospice services, meal prep, dementia, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
I have worked in patient care for over 16 years. Which expose me to various people of different ethnic background, and equipment. Besides my experience with direct care, I have renowned communication, customer service, problem- solving, and management skills. This can be shown through my ability to communicate with patients,...
Diana can also help with: Transportation, mobility assistance, personal care, specialized care, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
CPR
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: Light cleaning, errands, mobility assistance, meal prep, companionship, dementia & more
5.0
"Jesse cared for my elderly father for nearly two years, supporting him through his cognitive and physical decline, the painful loss of his wife of 50 years to cancer, and his transition to assisted living. Initially, Jesse engaged my father intellectually, reading...
Hally B.
5.0
(2)
I enjoyed the company of being around elderly people. I was the caregiver for my parents for over 10 years. Since then I have the love for elderly people.
Donette can also help with: Personal care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Donette is the most compassionate person I know, she's very caring and very caring. Donette goes above and beyond to get her job done. Hiring Donette would be the best choice to your establishment. "
Cavel B.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have experience caring for people with dementia, diabetes, and kidney failure. I am communicative and compassionate person. Specialize in wound care, inserting the Foley catheter, Bathing Assistance, Administration of Medication, and overall patient care including routine home care. I have very good references from my patients...
Maria can also help with: Hospice services, light cleaning, errands, dementia, personal care, meal prep & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
Licensed Nurse
5.0
"Maria was very personable and dependable. Very helpful with every task. Hard working and diligent."
Joan H.
5.0
(1)
I have worked with several people and their families over the years. - I can make light meal help with dressing and be a general companion. I enjoy the company and wisdom of seniors and have compassion for those that are ill. I have plenty of references, just ask.
Although I have my BS in Business I am also a CMA - Certified...
Amendola can also help with: Companionship, personal care, mobility assistance
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"My elderly Mom had a stroke and needed care while she was at home. My Mother enjoyed Alma's company. She was very compassionate. I would definitely recommend Alma as a caregiver."
Linda R.
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: Hospice services, meal prep, dementia, light cleaning, respite care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"She is very knowledgeable and helps Mom with some exercises."
Randall T.
Olha D.
Clark, NJ
$18-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi, my name is Olha.
I am dependable and compassionate caregiver that has over 10 years of history working in home care industry. In the past, I have assisted clients by managing their daily activities, engaged in friendly conversations and maintained the household.
I try to connect with my clients by spending time with them:...
Olha can also help with: Personal care, dementia
5.0
"Olha was my mother's caregiver for over 7 years. I found her to be very reliable and trustworthy. She was very knowledgeable about all aspects of her care, handling medical, doctors and nurses, cooking and cleaning and socializing. My mother was bedridden the...
William G.
Patricia C.
Union, NJ
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Professional Caregiver +10 Years Experience Live In Preferred
5.0
(7)
Hired by 8 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, companionship, live-in home care, dementia, errands, hospice services & more
Skills:
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
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
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am an experience caregiver with over 20 years of experience. I have a passion for giving care to my patients. Over the years, I have provided care and comfort for patients with Alzheimer's, Dementia, Parkinson's disease, Multiple sclerosis and patient on hospice. I enjoy what I do and I hope you will consider me to provide...
Georgina can also help with: Companionship, personal care, hospice services, dementia
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Very helpful, truthful, hard working, sincere ,obedient, caring, loving and reliable "
Care member
Nana K.
Livingston, NJ
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have worked as a caregiver/companion since 2008. My main job responsibilities were - running errands, meal preparation, grocery shopping, making appointments, transportation, assisting with daily activities.
Nana can also help with: Live-in home care, personal care
5.0
"She's wonderful....competent, patient, reliable. Feel very fortunate to have found her."
Gloria W.
Angelina D.
Little Falls, NJ
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Elderly Caregiver Available To Care For Your Loved One
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Elder care takes a very special person and finding the perfect fit for your loved one is important to everyone involved. When your loved one is happy you become less stressed and more at ease knowing they are receiving excellent care, love and companionship while you are away. Overall I am a joyful, energetic, giving, patient,...
Angelina can also help with: Dementia, mobility assistance, meal prep, companionship, light cleaning, hospice services & more
Skills:
Wound Care
CNA
CPR
5.0
"Awesome caregiver! We hired Angie full time to care for our 85 father year old Dad last June. He had chronic kidney disease, dementia and Parkinson's before passing on December 26. She is very compassionate and caring and was always available in an emergency....
Pam D.
5.0
(7)
I am a senior caregiver with vast years of experience looking after the elderly care. I am CNA and HHA trained and a college grad. I have experience in dementia, Alzheimer`s, Parkinson's, Stroke, Hospice, Cancer, Mental issues and old aged clients including Companion care. I have also worked in hospitals, Assisted Living...
Beauty can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, home modification, personal care, live-in home care, respite care & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Beauty has worked as a private certified home health caregiver for my mother for over two and a half years. My mother was diagnosed with dementia, of the Alzheimer's type, several years ago. She would often wander during the evening hours and needed constant...
Carolyn D.
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: Errands, companionship, light cleaning, mobility assistance, meal prep, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
CNA
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
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Companion /Caregiver /Housekeeping.
Mature, Dependable, Compassionate.
Speaks Clear English.
PATIENT + KIND always.
Several years as caregiver to elderly parents.
Father fell, broke hip, had lung cancer.
Mother had dementia, heart issues.
Housecleaning, errands/shopping, bill paying, doctor appt, meal prep,...
5.0
"Deirdre is the exact kind of caregiver we were looking for to help our mother a few hours every week. She is honest, dependable, competent, and very caring. From the very first time we spoke, it was easy to see that Deirdre has a very calm and pleasant...
Joanne Z.
Delia R.
Nutley, NJ
$50/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.6
(10)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
NCC HHA Certified and insured caregiver with 15 years + of experience. I personally know how hard it is to find a genuinely professional, trustworthy, and compassionate caregiver. That is what brought me into this field. Rest assured, you will get all these qualities with me.
Delia can also help with: Light cleaning, personal care, meal prep, dementia, errands
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"I would definitely recommend Delia's services to anyone, she took great care of my Uncle who was not stable on his own after his heart surgery, but thankfully Delia's service provided the care he needed."
Ethan J.
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Recent caregiver reviews in South Orange, NJ
Jesse T.
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 comments are based on my close...
- GILBERT W.
Donette B.
5.0
Donette is the most compassionate person I know, she's very caring and very caring. Donette goes above and beyond to get her job done. Hiring Donette would be the best choice to your establishment.
- Cavel B.
Maria T.
5.0
Maria was a wonderful private home care nurse for my mother. She provided an extraordinary standard of care. She is extremely skilled, compassionate and reliable. I am beyond grateful for her time spent with my mother. I would highly recommend her services.
- Care member
Amendola A.
5.0
My elderly Mom had a stroke and needed care while she was at home. My Mother enjoyed Alma's company. She was very compassionate. I would definitely recommend Alma as a caregiver.
- Linda R.
Annett R.
5.0
She is very knowledgeable and helps Mom with some exercises.
- Randall T.
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FAQs for finding caregivers in South Orange, NJ
What caregiver services can I find near me in South Orange, NJ?
Most private senior caregiver services in South Orange, 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 South Orange.
How much does it cost to hire a caregiver in South Orange, NJ in 2025?
The average rate for hiring a caregiver in South Orange, NJ on Care.com as of March, 2025 is $22.17 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 South Orange, NJ?
There are currently 6 caregivers in South Orange, NJ on Care.com. You can filter and sort caregivers by distance from South Orange, 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 South Orange before making a hiring decision.
Are private caregivers near me in South Orange, NJ background checked?
Yes, caregivers near you in South Orange, 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.