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Find companion care in Wood Ridge, NJ that you’ll love

60 companion care are listed in Wood Ridge, NJ

The average posted rate is $30/hr as of February 2025

The average experience for nearby companion care is 10 years

Companion care in Wood Ridge, NJ

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Desmarie V.


Paterson, NJ

$30/hr3 yrs exp

Home Health Aid

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

As a home health aide with five years of experience, I provide compassionate, hands on care to individuals who need assistance with daily living activities. I help with tasks such as bathing, meal preparation, and medication reminders, ensuring my clients' safety and well-being. Beyond physical care, I offer companionship,...
Desmarie can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, errands, hospice services, companionship, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Desmarie is very friendly and brings good energy with her. She shows care for my parents and engages with me at any concern that might arise. Also being bilingual is definitely a plus, though they have conversations in both languages. She's driven them to appts as...

Eleana C.

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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: Meal prep, companionship, transportation, errands
5.0
"I had the pleasure of working with Margy on a private duty case for several years. Margy is a dependable, punctual, caring individual and I would highly recommend her to any future employers."

Geraldine G.

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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: Hospice services, live-in home care, dementia, personal care, respite care, home modification & 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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Lenard S.


New York, NY

$30/hr8 yrs exp

Available For Companionship

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm Lenard, 34 years old a Filipino, and I have 8 years well experience as a CAREGIVER. My past experience for my patient is I'm doing exercise, assisting for bathing, dressing, meal preparation, medication, cooking, laundry, and light housekeeping and also doing some errands. As a CAREGIVER for me I always put patient...
Lenard can also help with: Errands, companionship, hospice services, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

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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 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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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, errands, dementia, personal care, hospice services, respite care & more
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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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Cindy E.


North Bergen, NJ

$25/hr6 yrs exp

Experienced Elderly Companion

4.0

(1)

I have assisted several elderly clients in either their homes or the nursing home/assisted living residences where they reside. I have been lucky enough to work with wonderful families and find it to be an incredibly rewarding line of work. I hope to get the chance to help other families in the near future.
Cindy can also help with: Transportation, personal care, errands, dementia, meal prep, light cleaning & more
4.0
"Cindy's experience and flexibility makes her a good candidate to work with kids or seniors. She only got to work a handful of times with my mom before our situation changed but she was always friendly, smiling and willing to do all that was asked of her and her...

Christine G.

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Yaryna O.


New York, NY

$25/hr2 yrs exp

A Well-mannered And Hardworking Girl Is Ready To Help And Keep Your Mom Or Dad Company.

Hi, I'm 29 y. o. Ukrainian lady who is new in a city. I had a year of experience working with seniors in Marseille, France, where I lived. My responsibilities included keeping the house clean, cooking, companionship, shopping, errands, and many other little things. I respect people and wish them well. In US I'm also works with...
Yaryna can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, respite care, meal prep
5.0
"Yara has been absolutely lovely with our aged aunt. She is thoughtful, compassionate and dependable. We really enjoy her company."

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Gladys C.


Bogota, NJ

$17-20/hr6 yrs exp

Senior Caregiver

Ambulatory, ADLs, companionship, light housekeeping, meal preparation, medication assistance and management,
Gladys can also help with: Hospice services, meal prep, light cleaning, respite care, dementia
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Home Health Aide

5.0
"Gladys took care of my husband Rick during his 9 months of hospice. she was an angel"

Rona G.

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Donnadeen H.


East Orange, NJ

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Certified Care Giver Available For Live In/out Positions. Available To Drive Client And Run Errands

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have worked as companion for the elderly some with but not limited to various stages of Dementia, Parkinson's, Diabetes, Hypertension, Cardiovascular and Respiratory illnesses, providing Range of Motion, Activities of Daily Living(ADLS), doing vitals signs, housekeeping and meal preparation for the clients. I have also...
Donnadeen can also help with: Respite care, dementia, live-in home care, hospice services, personal care
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Home Health Aide

5.0
"Donna is a lovely woman who is soft spoken and and kind. She has a lovely outlook on life and a very upbeat disposition. My mother adored her as did all of my children ages 4-15."

Tangley L.

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Beverly B.


Englewood, NJ

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time/Full Time Overnight Caregiver

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have always found pleasure in working with senior citizens. I am looking for something overnight (however hours are flexible) to assist these individuals in anyway possible. I also am experienced as a Teacher's Assistant, and part-time after school childcare(15 years). I have my CDA in Early Childcare and I'm a Certified HHA....
Beverly can also help with: Hospice services, personal care, dementia, visiting physician
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Beverly was very professional and has great communication skills. She was very patient and was able to adapt to our families needs. She did some lite cooking and connected with our children immediately. The kids love playing games, coloring and some date nights she...

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: 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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Gladys C.


Bogota, NJ

$20-25/hr4 yrs exp

Full-Time Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My name is Gladys from Bogota NJ. I am 57 years old. I have a caregiver experience of over 6 years . I am a certified Home Health Aide. I have also trained as a special needs education teacher for over 10 years. My goal is to provide care and support to the seniors and children with special needs. I have worked in nursing...
Gladys can also help with: Personal care, dementia, live-in home care, hospice services
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Home Health Aide

5.0
"Gladys is a hard working lady, who is dependable and supports her family and leads by example. She is a strong believer in the benefits of sacrifice, hard work, education and personal development."

Jerry G.

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Sheryl H.


East Orange, NJ

$22/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: Live-in home care, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia, hospice services, companionship & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Sheryl was great from the start. Her work was very professional and she showed so much care for the patient and his family. I am happy to recommend her. She will accomplish all your needs and give you advice, when asked, on usefully procedures. I highly recommend...

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Zekiye Y.


New York, NY

$20-40/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am Turkish and I have cared for my own mother for a long time. I also lived with and cared for an American woman in Columbus, Ohio when I was studying for my graduate degree. After graduation, I worked as an instructor in Turkey for years, and now I am back to the States. I want to help with the care of an older person because...
Zekiye can also help with: Live-in home care, personal care, specialized care, companionship, mobility assistance
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Mia B.


Fair Lawn, NJ

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

My name is Mia, I am a citizen of United Sates, resident of Fair Lawn, NJ. I have 20 years of home health care experience. Mostly I have worked with seniors. For last seven and half years I have worked in Fair Lawn as senior caregiver for two family till they were live. All my positions were long term jobs. I have excellent...
Mia can also help with: Errands, meal prep, dementia, companionship, light cleaning, live-in home care & more
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Lanysia W.


New York, NY

$20-50/hr2 yrs exp

Nurturing The Spirit Of Seniors With Compassion And Joy

Passionate caregiver with 4 years' experience, specializing in overnight shifts. My journey caring for grandparents with dementia cultivated patience and a deep appreciation for seniors' wisdom. Meticulous in ensuring physical and emotional well-being, I tailor activities to preferences, share stories, and provide companionship....
Lanysia can also help with: Errands, meal prep, hospice services, dementia, live-in home care, light cleaning & more
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Amanda G.


Hoboken, NJ

$25-50/hr1 yrs exp

Friendly Caregiver

I offer caregiving to elderly and disabled individuals. I previously lived with a 94-year-old with dementia helping with meals, activities, and light cleaning. I also have experience with companionship and cooking for disabled individuals.
Amanda can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, live-in home care, meal prep, transportation, errands & more
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Tamila I.


Garfield, NJ

$30-40/hr10 yrs exp

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Hello, My name is Tamila (Tammy), I am currently looking for a position as a private caregiver. I have experience working with many different types of patients such as: Alzheimer's, Diabetes and post heart operation recovery, double knee replacement, My main responsibilities have been to provide assistance with: dressing,...
Tamila can also help with: Light cleaning, personal care, live-in home care
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Kayla J.


New York, NY

$15-25/hr3 yrs exp

Available For Transportation, Companionship, Housekeeping, And Other Care Needs.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have three years of senior care experience. I've interned at Morris View Medical Center in the dementia unit for a year and a half, working closely with the recreation department. I have also been hired in the past to provide personal care for the elderly in my area. My responsibilities have included: companionship on walks,...
Kayla can also help with: Live-in home care, dementia, personal care

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Recent companion care reviews in Wood Ridge, NJ

Desmarie V.

5.0

Desmarie is very friendly and brings good energy with her. She shows care for my parents and engages with me at any concern that might arise. Also being bilingual is definitely a plus, though they have conversations in both languages. She's driven them to appts as well.

- Eleana C.

Margaret B.

5.0

I am Margy's older sister Clare. I want you to know that she grew up as one of ten children and is loved by all her siblings and 12 nieces and nephews. She has a good sense of humor and is very aware of current events. She has been an excellent companion to seniors going above and beyond to meet...

- Clare B.

Rosa C.

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 respecting his privacy and...

- Wendy G.

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.

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.

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