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Deirdre M.


Nutley, NJ

$25-30/hr5 yrs exp

Mature, Reliable + Compassionate Caregiver

5.0

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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.

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Alana R.


Newark, NJ

$44/hr10 yrs exp

I Am Reliable Caring And Loving Person

I care for people as if they were my own family and how I'd want them treated. I'm very passionate about senior care, kind, caring, calm and very patient and empathetic. I'm able to provide both physical and emotional support to clients, help with meal preparation, medication reminders, bathing and dressing, bathroom assistance,...
Alana can also help with: Personal care, home modification, companionship, dementia, hospice services, live-in home care & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

5.0
"Alana is an excellent worker , she took care of my mom for 1.5 years. She is always on time , she provides stellar care and is genuinely a God sent . She is dependable, trustworthy , kind and caring but most importantly she is amazing at her job . She goes above...

Care member

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Amendola A.


Belleville, NJ

$15-20/hr7 yrs exp

Caregiver Who Cares

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, mobility assistance, personal care
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.

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Pamela E.


Newark, NJ

$25/hr2 yrs exp

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: Meal prep, companionship, errands, light cleaning, personal care, transportation & 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.

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Adwoa F.


Linden, NJ

$20-50/hr4 yrs exp

I Am Adwoa F From Africa

I'd describe my personality as caring, compassionate and hardworking I like caring for seniors because I have being trained I'm looking for a job that the same vision as mine I started caring for seniors when I was young In my spare time, I like to cook One thing you should know about me is am compassionate My skills...
Adwoa can also help with: Light cleaning, companionship, errands, mobility assistance, dementia, meal prep & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

CPR

5.0
"Hardworking, smart, innovative and always on Time. You "

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Jennifer B.


Garfield, NJ

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Compassionate Caregiver

I'm a mom of two grown children. I have 10 years of experience. I'm happy to help with Transportation Services, Medical Management, Shopping and placing orders for all essentials, Meal Preparation, Bathing, Personal care, Companionship.
Jennifer can also help with: Companionship, meal prep, dementia, personal care, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"You could not ask for a better care giver than Jennifer. She is smart, compassionate and has a personality well suited to care giving. She has made many good suggestions to help my mother live safely in her home. You cannot do any better Jennifer!"

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Chimwemwe M.


Newark, NJ

$15-25/hr2 yrs exp

Certified Home Health Aide

A compassionate Certified Home Health Aide, with 2 years experience . I have had clients who had dementia, mild stroke, Parkinson disease and those that needed companionship. I am very patient, so pleasant and very kind. I have a Bachelor of Science degree in Human nutrition and Food Science, and one of the courses I took was...
Chimwemwe can also help with: Home modification, live-in home care, dementia, personal care
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Home Health Aide

5.0
"She is dependable and a team worker"

Sella C.

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Emilia F.


Linden, NJ

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time

I am a kind, responsible and patient person. I have a lot of experience in taking care of elderly people after a stroke, using a walker, and with Alzheimer's and dementia. I provide help with bathing, companionship, meal preparation, help staying physically active, light house keeping and laundry. I have experience with...
Emilia can also help with: Dementia, personal care, visiting physician
5.0
"Emilia is the best caregiver you will ever find. She is a meticulous house cleaner, an excellent cook and an accomplished baker. She has a great sense of humor, and is an EXTREMELY hard worker. I have employed her in the past and I've also gotten to know some of...

Scott B.

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Margaret B.


Montclair, NJ

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Part -Time Caregiver And Companion

I have 10 years experience as a private duty senior companion with excellent references. My most recent experience was caring for an elderly woman in Florham Park, NJ for the past three and a half years until her passing at age 96. I did her errands and food shopping, light meal preparation, administered oral medications and as...
Margaret can also help with: Companionship, meal prep, transportation, errands
5.0
"Margaret is well mannered,well educated, above average intelligence, uses correct grammar and syntax, is personable, accommodating, and quick to gain the trust and confidence of a charge. Has managed and supervised care and maintenance of client's household. Very...

William K.

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Sheryl H.


East Orange, NJ

$25/hr10 yrs exp

CNA - CHHA - LPN

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Bless New Year, I'm Sheryl Positive energy 37yr career, Outdated LPN CNA Chha. 27yrs Productively Self Employed. ADL/ADA, showers, great cook, LHK, laundry, medication prompting/management feeding, showers, baths, toileting, grooming, ROM, Hands on care, great companionship. Attend assist Medical appts, activities, music,...
Sheryl can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, live-in home care, hospice services, companionship, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Sheryl was a fantastic caregive for my elderly mom with dementia. She brought a very high energy level and positive enthusiasm to her work every day. She actively engaged my mom by talking with her, explaining all her care steps, massaging her arms and legs. I’m...

Chris R.

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Nino K.


Rutherford, NJ

$25-35/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello. My name is Nino. I am 40 years old. I live in Rutherford NJ. I am from Georgia (country) I have 7+years of experience. I also am a home health aid certified. I can help with dressing, bathing, feeding, laundry, light cleaning, shopping , and also I can be good companion. Thank you so much. I'd describe my personality as...
Nino can also help with: Meal prep, mobility assistance, hospice services, companionship, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Home Health Aide

Wound Care

5.0
"Nino was a perfect fit to care for my mother. She was reliable, always prompt, and so very kind. My mother, and the rest of the family, immediately loved her. Her care and professional skills go way beyond the words on her resume. I would recommend her to...

Carol F.

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Danuta K.


Linden, NJ

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Sweet Pie - Named By My Previous Patient :)

Dedicated certified home health aide with over 18 background visiting patients in-home. I provide high-quality care for the patients in difficult situations. Work experience: -assisted patients with dressing, grooming, and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adopt to mobility restrictions - provided mobility assistance such...
Danuta can also help with: Errands, meal prep, light cleaning, hospice services, dementia, personal care & more
5.0
"Danuta K was very helpful and responsible care giver for my parents over the last few months. She puts in the work that is needed and was always there when needed. I highly recommend Danuta K as your care giver for your love one"

Care member

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Wendy M.


Weehawken, NJ

$20/hr8 yrs exp

Senior Care Provider Available! Part-time Or Full-time.

Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Wendy, I am caring, friendly, and very communicative. I have had experience working as a senior care provider. I used to work for agencies and a few families. I am certified in (CHHA), which is Certified Homemaker-Home Health Aides. I had a few patients in the past and I used to cook, do very light house cleaning...
Wendy can also help with: Home modification, personal care, dementia
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

5.0
"Wendy is an exceptional nanny with over 10 years of experience. Her punctuality, boundless energy, and unwavering responsibility make her stand out. Beyond her professional qualities, Wendy is a caring and loving person who brings a warm and nurturing presence to...

Cinthia B.

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Irena M.


Garfield, NJ

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Compassionate, caring, more than 10 years of experience , excellent references, provided HHA , companion services through all stages of illness to seniors from more than six families.
Irena can also help with: Companionship, errands, dementia, mobility assistance, personal care
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Irena takes good care of my mother, and is warm and friendly."

Corinne F.

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Diana P.


Wood Ridge, NJ

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

HHA Full- Time , Available For Companionship, Light Housekeeping And Meal Prep.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I had been working as a caregiver for more than 18 years. I work day and night shift as well as live in. As a certified home health aide I do have the experiences in taking care of different cases such as Alzheimer s and demensia, bed ridden terminally ill cancer patient , CVA recovered from rehab, Parkinson s, ALS also known as...
Diana can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, personal care
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"We interviewed Diana and she was pleasant, reliable in scheduling, communicative and cooperative. While we already had a full time worker by time I spoke with her, I hope we will be able to try working with Diana in person soon"

Dawn C.

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Magdolna T.


Staten Island, NY

$22/hr10 yrs exp

I Am A Private In Home Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Committed Personal Care Assistant skilled in supervising and assisting clients with meal preparation and daily activities to promote independence. Caring and compassionate with proven history of positive client feedback. Caring Companionship Personal Service Personal Care Assistance Household Cleaning Vital Signs Management...
Magdolna can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, live-in home care, dementia, companionship, hospice services & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

Wound Care

5.0
"Magdalena is so lovely and kind. She is a competent, confident and qualified caregiver who is skilled at what she does and is intelligent, initiative and caring. She makes you feel at home. I am so comfortable leaving my mom with her."

Meridith T.

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Catalina M.


Linden, NJ

$18-22/hr10 yrs exp

Energetic Home Aid

I have 10 plus years of experience with senior care. I can help with Personal Care and Meal Preparation while also being a companion if that's what you need :)
Catalina can also help with: Meal prep, errands, personal care, light cleaning
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"What a wonderful applicant!!! It was so nice to see her!!!"

Allen G.

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Jane M.


Verona, NJ

$25-30/hr4 yrs exp

Companion/Personal Aide

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Retired businesswoman seeking to offer companionship and personal assistance to a lady/gentleman who needs not only companionship, but organization, meal prep, med prompting, shopping, transportation, assistance with daily routines and would appreciate some conversation. I am a kind and loving woman who loves to spend time with...
Jane can also help with: Dementia, mobility assistance, personal care, companionship, meal prep, errands & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

CPR

5.0
"Intelligent. Punctual. Diverse in what she offers. Flexible."

Herb G.

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Bayani O. A.


Jersey City, NJ

$30/hr10 yrs exp

A Filipino Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm Bayani a Filipino caregiver , . An extremely faithful and hard worker who does all I does with spirit of excellence.. Build strong relationship with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship. Clean house ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly shopping. Maintained clean and safe well organized patient...
Bayani O. can also help with: Meal prep, companionship, home modification, light cleaning, live-in home care, errands & more
5.0
"Bayani was wonderful to my father. He was reliable and knowledgeable in patient care. He was responsible and always made my dads needs a priority. Any health concerns were always brought to my attention promptly. My dad was able to maintain a quality lifestyle...

Care member

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Tracy A.


East Orange, NJ

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

My Name is Tracy, I have 15years plus of experience with elderly and non elderly people with diabetes, dementia, Alzheimer's, hospice care, Iymph Edema, Multiple sclerosis(MS), Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis(ALS), Parkinson's disease, Vascular vein disease, Transverse Myelitis (MT). I have experience in different Kinds of hoyer...
Tracy can also help with: Light cleaning, home modification, companionship, live-in home care, dementia, hospice services & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

CNA

5.0
"I am way overdue in posting this recommendation and I apologize for that. Tracy was a caregiver for my mom for two months. The first day Tracy started, she had car trouble. She called me to let me know and she took public transportation to get to my home and was...

Kim B.

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Recent companion care reviews in Harrison, NJ

Deirdre M.

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 personality. She is flexible, and really...

- Joanne Z.

Alana R.

5.0

Alana is an excellent worker , she took care of my mom for 1.5 years. She is always on time , she provides stellar care and is genuinely a God sent . She is dependable, trustworthy , kind and caring but most importantly she is amazing at her job . She goes above and beyond to take care of her...

- 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.

Pamela E.

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 always do what was in the best...

- Alicia B.

Adwoa F.

5.0

Hardworking, smart, innovative and always on Time. You

- Care member

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