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Companion care in South Orange, NJ

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Mandra R.


South Orange, NJ

$30-40/hr3 yrs exp

Conpassionate And Dedicated Senior Caregiver

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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: Dementia, errands, light cleaning, meal prep, respite care, transportation & more
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Danuta K.


Linden, NJ

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Sweet Pie - Named By My Previous Patient :)

5.0

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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: Dementia, errands, hospice services, light cleaning, meal prep, personal care & more
5.0
"Danuta was very helpful and responsible. I highly recommend anyone who is looking for a wonderful home health aide. "

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Rochelle S.


Cranford, NJ

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Senior Care Giver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello--My name is Shelly. I am a young, energetic grandmother of 4. I am always on the go and up for a challenge. I have many years of experience taking care of the elderly population, especially senior citizens in the early stages of alzheimer's disease. I am patient, caring, understanding and compassionate. I have a great...
Rochelle can also help with: Companionship, mobility assistance, personal care
5.0
"Shelly took care of my Grandmother for several years. She not only took great care of her, but she truly cared about her and her needs. We knew she was in great hands under Shelly's care."

Jennifer B.

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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: Dementia, home modification, live-in home care, personal care
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Home Health Aide

5.0
"She is loving, patient and detail oriented"

Gertrude M.

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Jane M.


Verona, NJ

$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: Companionship, dementia, errands, meal prep, mobility assistance, personal care & more
Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Jane has been with us for only 2 weeks but I feel like we've always known her. She came at a time when help was most needed. She is smart, dependable and most of all caring. When I leave her to stay with my husband I know he is in the best hands. Don't know what...

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Dahlia E.


Union, NJ

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

I'm Reliable Compassionate Loving Caregiver.

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: Companionship, dementia, errands, light cleaning, meal prep, mobility assistance & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Dahlia is a compassionate and skilled caregiver. She is prompt with responses and very dedicated to her clients. Thank you!"

Sarah F.

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Natia L.


Bloomfield, NJ

$20-30/hr3 yrs exp

senior care

Hello! I absolutely love spending time with seniors. I enjoy providing companionship and listening to their stories. I love to cook! I am able to assist with all activities of daily living including light housekeeping, cooking, personal care, transportation, medication, exercise... I have extensive training/experience working...
Natia can also help with: Companionship, dementia, errands, hospice services, light cleaning, live-in home care & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Compassionate, reliable, and professional! Natia is a gem. We loved the quality of her expert care."

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Shahadah F.


Irvington, NJ

$16-25/hr4 yrs exp

Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA)

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: Dementia, home modification, hospice services, live-in home care, personal care, respite care & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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.

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Nana K.


Livingston, NJ

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

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.

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Donna S.


Belleville, NJ

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

I Am Available For Senior Care/ Looking For Part time Long Term Steady Work.

Hi I'm Donna, I have over 15 years experience taking care of the elderly. I have done anything from companionship to cooking & light clean ups such as washing dishes and laundry. Also I have run errands including food shopping, post office and various places for their daily personal needs I also have experience caring for...
Donna can also help with: Companionship, dementia, errands, light cleaning, meal prep, mobility assistance & more
5.0
"Donna is the absolute best and has been like a member of the family. Donna is willing to help in any way that’s asked of her, and she proactively thinks about how to best care for my mom. She connected with my mom right away, and she always centered her visits on...

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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: Companionship, errands, light cleaning, meal prep, personal care, transportation & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Pam is an excellent nursing assistant. She is competent with her care giving skills and she is extremely compassionate and able to communicate clearly. Pam is dependable and takes her responsibilities seriously. My mother is extremely satisfied with her...

Barbara M.

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Rosa C.


Bloomfield, NJ

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

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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, hospice services, live-in home care, 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.

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Beauty M.


Jersey City, NJ

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Caregiver

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: Dementia, home modification, hospice services, live-in home care, personal care, respite care & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"I am an RN and I hire caregivers for my cluents then work with them. I am careful to choose only outstanding candidates and I must say Beauty is the best I've ever hired. She is trustworthy, intelligent and excellent at anticipating needs. "

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Deirdre M.


Nutley, NJ

$25-30/hr5 yrs exp

Mature, Reliable + Compassionate Caregiver

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, medications,...
5.0
"Deirdre was and is the literal BEST assistant, housekeeper and friend ever. Deirdre went above and beyond every single day. She was dedicated, a great enthusiastic and conscientious worker who came with a smile and excellent skills. Deirdre showed up on time daily...

Melissa F.

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Veronica O.


Cedar Grove, NJ

$28-40/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Or Full-Time Caregiver Of Seniors, CPR Certified

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: Companionship, dementia, errands, hospice services, personal care, respite 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.

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Lyn C.


Belleville, NJ

$16-20/hr1 yrs exp

I am a companion, a caregiver and a friend that is compassionate about people. Growing up taking care of my grandmother, father & mother in law gave me the empathy and understanding of how to care for the elderly. I will treat you loved one like my own.
Lyn can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Mrs. C. is very hard working and very caring. She is also a very fast learner and dependable and reliable. She has a great deal of patience and a sunny disposition."

Annemarie M.

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Kiana L.


Summit, NJ

$25/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a friendly compassionate individual with an exceptional amount of patience who enjoys caring for others. I have worked in the medical field for over 15 years, I started out on the clerical side but grew a passion to do more hands on in patient care. I am currently certified in patient care through a well known Medical...
Kiana can also help with: Companionship, dementia, hospice services, meal prep, personal care
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"My family and I are very comfortable with Kiana and she is a very good worker. Thanks Kiana for her patience with us."

Darlene S.

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Dana R.


Fanwood, NJ

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced, Caring CHHA And Certified Senior Care Provider

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: Companionship, dementia, errands, meal prep, mobility assistance, personal care & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Dana has been assisting my mom since 2014 and is still employed with us as recently as 11/2020. We are so happy we found a caregiver that mom is comfortable with. Mom is now 96 and has gone through many changes but Dana has been with us all the way. She is a...

Karen M.

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Angelina D.


Little Falls, NJ

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Elderly Caregiver Available To Care For Your Loved One

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: Companionship, dementia, hospice services, light cleaning, meal prep, mobility assistance & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Home Health Aide

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.

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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: Companionship, errands, hospice services, light cleaning, meal prep, mobility assistance & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

5.0
"I was so blessed to have found Nino! She is a wonderful woman who loves what she is doing. She was so attentive to me after my Knee replacement. Even though she was only with me a few days she has become part of my family. I highly recommend her to care for your...

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Recent companion care reviews in South Orange, NJ

Danuta K.

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

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Rochelle S.

5.0

Shelly is incredibly responsible and self-directed when taking care of someone. She is astute and sensitive in understanding the needs of the older person in her care, and she's proactive when she senses that something is wrong or that little things can be changed to make the person's quality of...

- Gerard R.

Chimwemwe M.

5.0

Very caring, honest and hard working person.

- Clara C.

Jane M.

5.0

Jane is efficient, smart and caring. She is neat and keeps things orderly in the house. She is very "upbeat" and always comes with a smile on her face. She has an easy personality. My husband always enjoys her company and looks forward to seeing her. I would highly recommend her.

- Care member

Dahlia E.

5.0

Dahlia is a compassionate and skilled caregiver. She is prompt with responses and very dedicated to her clients. Thank you!

- Sarah F.

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