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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: Light cleaning, transportation, meal prep, errands, respite care, dementia & more
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Amendola A.


Belleville, NJ

$15-20/hr7 yrs exp

Caregiver Who Cares

5.0

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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: Personal care, mobility assistance, companionship
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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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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: Personal care, light cleaning, errands, meal prep, dementia, hospice services & 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, personal care, live-in home care, home modification
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Home Health Aide

5.0
"She is dependable and a team worker"

Sella C.

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

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

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: Mobility assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, errands, companionship, dementia & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

CPR

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: Dementia, live-in home care, errands, companionship, light cleaning, hospice services & 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: Hospice services, personal care, respite care, dementia, live-in home care, home modification & 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.

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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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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, personal care, transportation, companionship, light cleaning, 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.

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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, respite care, hospice services, home modification, live-in home care, personal 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

$15-25/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: Respite care, live-in home care, home modification, hospice services, dementia, personal care & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

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,...
5.0
"Deirdre is kind and caring person. She is thoughtful and even went out of her way to research the doctors office location in advance so she could find the best place to park so my elderly Mom didn't have to walk too far. Deirdre kept me updated the entire time...

Jaime M.

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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: Hospice services, dementia, personal care, respite care, companionship, errands & 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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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: Personal care, mobility assistance, errands, meal prep, companionship, dementia & 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: Light cleaning, dementia, hospice services, mobility assistance, meal prep, companionship & more
Skills:

Wound Care

CPR

CNA

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: Meal prep, light cleaning, companionship, hospice services, mobility assistance, errands & more
Skills:

Wound Care

Home Health Aide

Medical Equipment Experience

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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Stephanie V.


Staten Island, NY

$20/hr9 yrs exp

Home Health Aide

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, I'm currently looking for a 1:1 position now that I'm attending school some nights out of the week. I've worked in a nursing home in Staten Island for quite some time now on the Rehab floor. I've handled many different cases from dementia, hospice to post-op patients with hip fractures or even knee replacements. I make a...
Stephanie can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, personal care
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Home Health Aide

CPR

5.0
"Stephanie is one of the nicest aides we have ever had. She is kind, patient, professional, cheerful, understanding, punctual, dependable, and goes above and beyond our expectations every day. We are blessed to have her. Thanks Stephanie."

Linda G.

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Annett R.


Clifton, NJ

$16-17/hr10 yrs exp

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: Dementia, respite care, hospice services, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"She is very knowledgeable and helps Mom with some exercises."

Randall T.

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Recent companion care reviews in South Orange, NJ

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.

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

- Care member

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

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