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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: Hospice services, errands, dementia, respite care, companionship, personal care & 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
(2)
I am compassionate & reliable certified HHA/Caregiver with over 7yrs of experience caring for an elderly (Dementia/Alzheimer/MS/Bedridden).
I am responsible for preparing meals, feeding, bathing, dressing and encouraging the client to perform daily activities such as walking & exercising to enhance mobility. Maintaining the...
Ma Isabel can also help with: Live-in home care, meal prep, companionship, light cleaning, errands, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
5.0
"Isabel is a very caring person.She is a very kind co-worker.She treats her clients as her family and gives them a tender loving care."
Beatriz T.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there, a little bit about myself? I am a hard-working, highly motivated, dedicated and heart-felt individual. I am certified as home health aide and I am also a Direct Support Professional. Which expands my experience to work with developmentally disabled adults as well. I have several years of experience in the health care...
Shahadah can also help with: Personal care, hospice services, live-in home care, home modification, respite care, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"I hired Shahadah in 2017 to help out with my grandmother during her hospice faze. I was a little skeptical at first because we had never worked with someone independently. She was referred to us by a friend of the family, however she turned out to be the best thing...
Vanessa W.
5.0
(1)
I am a caregiver with 6years experience. I have compassion and love for the needy.
I love working with my clients.
Emilia can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, live-in home care, errands, companionship, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Great employee. She did some care work for my mother and she only had great things to say about Emilia. She was not only punctual but does her job with so much care and concern. I would recommend her anyway anytime."
Constance T.
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: Mobility assistance, personal care, companionship
Skills:
CPR
CNA
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.
Pamela E.
Newark, NJ
$25/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a certified patient care technician/home health aide with more than 2 1/2 yrs of employment experience with excellent communications skills, providing exceptional in-home care and support to clients with a range of illnesses and other challenges.
Duties and responsibilities include but not limited to light housekeeping,...
Pamela can also help with: Light cleaning, transportation, meal prep, personal care, companionship, errands & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Pamela was an amazing caregiver and companion for my elderly father! I can not recommend her highly enough.
I knew right away when I spoke with her that she was responsible, reliable and empathetic. What I didn't know was how willing she was to be flexible and...
Alicia B.
Marian C.
Jersey City, NJ
$25-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
I've Been Caregiver Since 2008 And Become Home Health Aide Since 2011 To Present.
5.0
(1)
Helped Patient/Client for Daily living, Safety environment, Healthy and Happiness and improve quality of life. I love taking care seniors:)
Marian can also help with: Home modification, meal prep, dementia, live-in home care, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Marian was with my mother for almost 12 years. She treated my mother like her own mother. She was reliable, honest, loving, going beyond the call of duty to make my mother comfortable."
Care member
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: Errands, home modification, companionship, dementia, light cleaning, live-in home care & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
(3)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I have over 25 yrs experience as a Personal Care Aide and Coordinator at an assisted living facility in PA. Five yrs ago, I moved to NJ&for the past 3 yrs I cared for a couple in their 90s in their home&for the 2 yrs prior to that I cared for an 85 yr old gentleman &a 78 yr old woman on hospice in their homes.
I perform a...
Rosa can also help with: Dementia, home modification, live-in home care, hospice services, personal care, respite care & more
5.0
"I can't say enough good things about Rosa. She helped me with my 99 year old father in law who was very independent yet needed help. Rosa was very professional, responsible , caring, and went above and beyond to make sure he was taken care. She was very careful in...
Wendy G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a dependable and compassionate caregiver. I have been working in the medical field for 20 years. I pride myself on being able to quickly learn new skills and adopt to any situation. I try to connect with my clients , spending time with them, going for a walks. I am a mother of two grown children . I would be great addition...
Lilla can also help with: Light cleaning, personal care, errands, mobility assistance, companionship, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
5.0
"This past holiday season, we needed someone to come in and care for my mom, who had recently broken her pelvic bone. It was somewhat last minute, and through the grace of God, we found Lilla. I knew from the moment we spoke, she was the perfect fit for my mom....
Gail C.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have extensive experience as a (Vaccinated) Senior Companion Caregiver and a CHHA provider. My approach is to care for each person with respect, kindness and understanding - everyone has a past, present and future. My goal is to provide comfort, safety, companionship, and good health for your loved one. I have worked with many...
Dana can also help with: Personal care, dementia, companionship, mobility assistance, errands, meal prep & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"I hired Dana to help out with giving my mom a bath. Dana has been great with the care of my mom. She is a very friendly & caring person. My mom is 86 years old and a diabetic. My mom is very comfortable with her. She enjoys her company and after her bath they have...
Richard F.
5.0
(1)
I'm Lela 47 years old female, friendly and nice person and looking for a job to take care elderly person . Have been working as a caregiver for 10 years. Loved doing my job and willing to do the same for future. Had been helpful and reliable all the time. Helping others is my lovely thing to do. Fully vaccinated (Booster).
I...
Lela can also help with: Live-in home care, respite care, dementia, personal care
5.0
"Lela is one of the best I've ever seen as my mother in low's caregiver,,she was with her more then two years, She adored Lela because she made her life much easier with her nice and friendly attitude and care, she is the best person reliable and responsible...
Ekaterine T.
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, respite care, hospice services, live-in home care, dementia
5.0
(1)
Hi! My name is Chelsea and I'm a 27-year-old Client Services Manager at a home healthcare agency with a degree in Family/Human Sciences and Social Work. In addition, my studies were concentrated in the geriatric population.
Chelsea can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, companionship, personal care, dementia, errands & more
5.0
"Chelsea cared for my elderly mom during the last 6 months before she passed away. She was attune to her special needs especially her emotional state. Chelsea kept her busy with creating artwork, listening to her favorite music, playing cards, and just chatting with...
Christine R.
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: Respite care, personal care, dementia
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Syreeta is patient and consistent. So grateful that she is supporting my parents during this time."
Sade D.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Experience with Alzheimer's, advanced Parkinson's, dementia, stroke survivors, paralysis, hoyer lift patients and up to stage 4 wound care. 100 % dependable, honest, trustworthy, kind and caring.
Tracy can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep, companionship, hospice services & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Wonderful! Tracy is lovely, gentle, confident and incredibly dependable. She knows her stuff, is experienced and has a wonderful disposition. I would absolutely hire her again for help with my mom and would recommend her to anyone."
Maya P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I've been a caregiver for 10+ years as a CHHA . The reason why I became a caregiver was because of my mother she had become ill and needed home care so I decided to put my career on hold to help her during her time of illness. After she had passed I decided that helping others gave me a sense of fulfillment knowing that I was...
Pauline can also help with: Companionship, mobility assistance, meal prep, dementia, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Pauline is one in million! She is responsible, dependable and a pleasure to be with!"
Enid R.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello, My name is Teona. I'm 30 years old and have 5 years experience as a caregiver/companion. I'm from country Georgia, college graduate.
I have experience with dementia, memory care, stroke, Parkinson's disease, diabetes, mobility assistance. I love helping people and especially elder. I was inspired to work as a caregiver...
Teona can also help with: Errands, dementia, home modification, light cleaning, companionship, live-in home care & more
Skills:
Wound Care
CNA
CPR
5.0
"Teaona provided daytime care for my uncle for 2y (bathing, dressing, housekeeping, laundry, meal prep, medication reminders, and occasional transportation to medical appointments, shopping). She is caring, kind, intelligent, trustworthy, dependable and pays...
Jospeh D.
Francisca T.
Montclair, NJ
$26-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hello My Name Is Francisca, I Am A Home Health Aide, Have Been A Home Health Aide
5.0
(3)
Hello, my name is Francisca. I am fully COVID Vaccinated. I'm a Professional Licensed Private Caregiver/ Aide, house keeper I also help with childcare
I got my professional training at the Professionals Institute in New Jersey and I have 20 years of experience working with patients from ages/ from newborns up to 74 older adults...
Francisca can also help with: Companionship, hospice services, live-in home care, light cleaning, dementia, home modification & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"I met Francisca in May 2023 when she began work as caregiver for my neighbor on my floor. I'm an internist, geriatrician and palliative care physician. In my 30 years of medical practice, I have worked with many paid caregivers of patients with dementia and...
Care member
Jineen J.
Elizabethport, NJ
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Home Care - Companion - Elder/Senior Care Giver
5.0
(6)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I've been a caregiver for the elderly with over 20 years of experience. I'm an experienced caregiver of anyone with or without a disability who needs care. I provide each client with a customized care plan that maintains and improve their quality of life. I'm compassionate while making the client male or female comfortable...
Jineen can also help with: Light cleaning, companionship, home modification, dementia, live-in home care, hospice services & more
5.0
"Jineen went above and beyond with my mom. She was so nice, knowledgeable, professional, and overall provided such a relief. She helped my mom do some light exercise and created goals for her to help during her recovery. My mom is in good care with Jineen and I am...
Carla V.
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Recent caregiver reviews in South Orange, NJ
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.
Ma Isabel D.
5.0
Isabel is a very caring person.She is a very kind co-worker.She treats her clients as her family and gives them a tender loving care.
- Beatriz T.
Shahadah F.
5.0
Shahdah is a very loving, caring,polite and dependable person. She is ready to help in anyway she can. Would rehire her again and highly recommend her as a caregiver.
- Ashley B.
Emilia V.
5.0
Great employee. She did some care work for my mother and she only had great things to say about Emilia. She was not only punctual but does her job with so much care and concern. I would recommend her anyway anytime.
- Constance T.
Lita C.
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.
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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 February, 2025 is $19.50 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 4 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.