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Aida Z.

South River, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Personal care
dementia
respite care
errands
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Supporting the well-being and independence of adults and seniors is my passion. As a Certified Home Health Aide with six years of experience, I provide respite care, personal care, light housekeeping, meal preparation, and dementia care. I also run errands and handle shopping. I incorporate memory care activities and sensory...

Care Member says "I can't express how grateful we are for Aida's care and compassion for my mother, whose ability to care for herself had rapidly declined after a battle...

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Ana D.

CERTIFIED HOME HEALTH AIDE

South Plainfield, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
companionship
personal care
dementia
errands
+ 1 more
Making a difference in people's lives is my calling. With eight years of experience as a Certified Home Health Aide, I bring compassion and professionalism to every caregiving situation. My passion stems from a deep desire to support adults' and seniors' well-being and independence. I provide transportation, run errands, offer...

Care Member says "Very caring person who would go above and beyond "

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Aretousa G.

Home Health Aide

Perth Amboy, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Dementia
hospice services
personal care
respite care
I am a Certified Home Health Aide with 12 years' of experience in the health care field. It is a true blessing giving love and care to our elderly. They need our love, care and attention. I love putting smiles on their faces when I take care of them and making them feel wanted... helping them go through their day with ease and...

Atif H. says "Aretousa is very caring, compassionate, and considerate! She provides home care with a personal touch! Always goes above and beyond!"

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Zhanna V.

Caring, Experienced Caregiver For Elderly

Kendall Park, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 14 families in your area
Respite care
home modification
hospice services
live-in home care
personal care
My name is Zhanna and I have more than 15 years of experience caring for elderly patients in their home. I am a Certified Home Health Aid (CHHA) and also a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). I have my own car, and I am extremely reliable. I do have outstanding references. I am fluent in English, Ukrainian, and Russian. I believe...

Care Member says "Zhanna is an incredibly caring person. She and my husband connected instantly, which made a difference in how she helped him. She is trusting, loyal...

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Gifty U.

Best Aide

Somerset, NJ

4.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Hospice services
companionship
light cleaning
dementia
errands
+ 1 more
I am a Compassionate and dedicated caregiver with 5 years of experience providing high-quality, personalized care to elderly and disabled clients. Skilled in assisting with daily living activities, offering emotional support, and maintaining a safe and comfortable environment. Passionate about enhancing the quality of life for...

Oregomisan U. says "She's just the best. I hired her to take care of my mom and she did a good job."

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Jill K.

Edison, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Dementia
personal care
visiting physician
Hello, my name is Jill. Please consider me for taking care of your loved one. l have an RN education and 20+ years experience with working with seniors. I possess the following skills: bathing/showering, dressing, toileting, feeding, and medication prompting and supervision. I can safely assist getting in and out of bed and...

Care Member says "Jill cared for my mom for 2 years. She was reliable, had the patience of a saint, always showed up with a smile, and truly went out of her way to spend...

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Florence L.

Somerset, NJ

4.1(1)
from
$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Live-in home care
companionship
meal prep
dementia
home modification
+ 1 more
Hi my name is Florence I have being a care giver for more than 17 years I have worked with all group of elderly people and in the nursing homes, rehabs, and private homes I can also do light house keeping I know how to cook, bathe, laundry, and clean the house. I have been working in the nursing homes. I love to work with people...

Lauren M. says "Florence has been an integral part of our extended family for over a year now. She is dependable, trustworthy, and puts her heart and soul into her...

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Agnieszka J.

South Amboy, NJ

4.9(1)
from
$29/hr
10 years experience
Hospice services
companionship
light cleaning
dementia
errands
+ 1 more
Greetings, I am Angie. I am 40 years old. I have dedicated half of my life to working with elderly individuals. I possess extensive experience in various areas such as mobility assistance, feeding, managing feeding tubes, occupational therapy, physical therapy, memory exercises, and engaging activities. I have accumulated 15...

Care Member says "Took care of my mom for me , Caring attentive person. Accommodating to the hours I needed. I would highly recommend "

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Isabella M.

Old Bridge, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Dementia
hospice services
live-in home care
I have cooking skills. I can drive patient to appointments and I can engage in activities and walking. I do have a background available I can share it with you upon request. While I figure out how to show it on this app.

Nonjabulo S. says "Isabella is a kind, patient and caring caregiver who takes her work serious. I would 100% recommend you to hire her."

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Kenesha P.

Somerset, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience
Mobility assistance
companionship
personal care
home modification
live-in home care
+ 1 more
Hello, I am a dedicated and compassionate caregiver with a strong commitment to providing person-centered care. I am reliable, polite, flexible, and extremely organized, with excellent attention to details and follow through to every task. I pride myself on my flexibility and strong communication skills (listening, speaking, and...

Jill F. says "Kenisha is a warm and friendly worker who genuinely takes an interest in the dignity of her patients."

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Mavis S.

Available For Part-time Job For Personal Care And Companionship.

Edison, NJ

5.0(0)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Dementia
home modification
personal care
respite care
I am Very Patient, Flexible And Able To Withstand in Most Situations. Currently care for people with developmental disabilities, I have being in this field for 10years. I have also cared for the elderly alongside for 10yrs. I am very friendly and enjoy what I do. Also love to organize.
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Erlinda I.

Available For Companionship, Housekeeping ,personal Care Attendant And Babysitting .

East Brunswick, NJ

5.0(0)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Personal care
companionship
specialized care
errands
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to express my interest in the position at as advertised. With a strong passion for helping others 5 years of experience in providing care for elderly ! I possess a CHHA specialized caregiving certifications], which have equipped me with the knowledge and skills to handle...
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Katie B.

Old Bridge, NJ

4.8(1)
from
$22/hr
25 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Light cleaning
companionship
meal prep
dementia
errands
+ 1 more
Hello, my name is Katie. I am a very healthy and active 57-year-old lady. Often the families I work with appreciate having an older, more mature, caregiver to look after their loved one. I am by nature very caring and reliable. I am frequently told that I put people right at ease. Due to being highly experienced, I am patient,...

Care Member says "Katie is a very caring person. My husband, who has dementia, loves spending time with her. I was worried that he would not want me to leave him but...

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Ama M.

Sayreville, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Live-in home care
dementia
meal prep
errands
hospice services
+ 1 more
I have been a caregiver for 15 years, I took care of my grandparent for so many years until God called them home. so I love taking of the elderly and people with less privilege. I do housekeeping; laundry, dishes, and etc, meal and medicine preparation, bathing (both bed and bathroom), feeding (both mouth and tube), assisting...

Care Member says "AMA was a caretaker for my step mom for about 8 months I found her to be compassionate, trustworthy and extremely dependable. She integrated herself...

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Yesenia P.

Home Nurse And Caretaker

Iselin, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$29/hr
6 years experience
Meal prep
dementia
personal care
errands
hospice services
+ 1 more
I am a compassionate person, dedicated to my work, I enjoy doing it and I do it with love, I follow orders and I'm very patient, active, flexible, I've been a professional caregiver for the past 6 years I work with both elderly and children. I can assist with meal prep and transportation as well. I'm an organizer, planner, and...

Joana T. says "Very reliable caregiver, kind and loving, you will find a person that you can trust if you hire Yesenia, as a caregiver always follows instructions as you...

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Darlene A.

Friendly

Monroe Township, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
9 years experience
Dementia
light cleaning
personal care
respite care
Hi my name is Darlene I have 4 years of paid experience . Working with families that had suffered with dementia, stroke and Alzheimer's. My Father now has Dementia and also my mother in law At this time . I am very passionate about helping seniors that are in need . I feel they should be treated with decency and respect ....

Stacy S. says "Darlene is a compassionate ,trustworthy caretaker. She is definitely someone you would want taking care of your family members!! 5 star candidate :)"

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Christina W.

CHHA

Old Bridge, NJ

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
4 years experience
Hospice services
companionship
light cleaning
dementia
errands
+ 1 more
Fully vaccinated! I am a Certified Home Health. I have been in this field for many years. I absolutely enjoy helping my clients and making their days memorable. I prefer to keep my clients active (if physically possible). I specialize in stroke, dementia, bedridden & hospice care. I have extensive experience with bathing,...
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Trudi M.

Monroe Township, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Respite care
dementia
hospice services
live-in home care
personal care
I care for your loved ones with the same compassion and dedication I would give my own family. I am committed to every role, drawing on my extensive experience in dementia care, hospice support, and overall wellbeing. My caregiving journey began personally-caring for my mom during her final days. Thrust into the role...

Care Member says "Trudi is the most incredible caregiver. She cares for my mom with Alzheimer’s for 3 years providing a level of care and support that exceeded anything I...

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Gladys K.

Parlin, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Hospice services
companionship
light cleaning
dementia
errands
+ 1 more
For the past decade, I've dedicated myself to providing compassionate care to adults and seniors. My journey began with a deep desire to support their well-being and independence, fueled by positive experiences in prior care roles. As a Certified Nursing Assistant and Certified Home Health Aide, I offer respite care, live-in...

Sally H. says "Gladys cared for my mother while she was in hospice at home. As a family, we could not have asked for a more kinder, compassionate care taker. It was so...

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Barbara L.

Experienced Caregiver Available Immediately

North Brunswick, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Meal prep
companionship
mobility assistance
dementia
errands
+ 1 more
I have been a caregiver for 14 years. I am CPR/ first aide trained and COVID vaccinated. I have cared for people with many needs through the years including dementia, macular degeneration, heart failure, cancer plus general companion care and transportation to name a few. I have excellent references and can help with many...

Matt G. says "Barbara was very helpful, caring and knowledgeable. She is patient and kind. Family member had many needs and she was very responsive, attentive, and...

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  • 60 home care are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $30.00/hr as of April 2026

  • The average star rating for rated home care is 5.0

Recent home care reviews from local parents in South River, NJ

Home Care in South River, NJ are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews of the 60 listed home care

Aida Z.

I can't express how grateful we are for Aida's care and compassion for my mother, whose ability to care for herself had rapidly declined...

- Care member

Ana D.

Very caring person who would go above and beyond

- Care member

Aretousa G.

Aretousa is very caring, compassionate, and considerate! She provides home care with a personal touch! Always goes above and beyond!

- Atif H.

Common questions about home care in South River, NJ

Home care in South River, NJ refers to non-medical or supportive care provided in a senior’s home to help with daily activities and independence. Many families compare caregiver profiles based on experience, availability, and reviews to find the right fit. Home care is often part of a broader range of senior care services depending on the level of support needed.

Home care services in South River, NJ typically include help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, meal preparation, medication reminders, and companionship. Some caregivers also assist with mobility support and transportation. Depending on the situation, families may also consider more specialized support like home health aides for additional care needs.

The average rate for home care providers in South River, NJ as of April, 2026 is $30.00 per hour. Costs can vary depending on the level of care needed, the number of hours required, and the caregiver’s experience. Families often review factors like scheduling and how to pay for in-home care when planning ongoing support.

In addition to hourly rates, home care in South River, NJ may include additional costs such as overtime, transportation, or specialized care needs. Families should consider total care needs and scheduling when budgeting. Understanding potential hidden home care costs can help avoid unexpected expenses.

Choosing between part-time and full-time home care in South River, NJ depends on your loved one’s needs, schedule, and level of independence. Some seniors only need a few hours of help per week, while others require daily or around-the-clock support. Many families compare options like part-time vs full-time care to determine the best fit.

Live-in care and 24/7 home care in South River, NJ both provide extended support, but they differ in structure. Live-in caregivers typically stay in the home and provide care throughout the day with scheduled rest periods, while 24/7 care involves multiple caregivers working in shifts to provide constant coverage. Many families compare live-in vs 24/7 home care when deciding which option fits their needs.

Home care in South River, NJ allows seniors to remain in their own homes while receiving support, whereas nursing homes or facilities provide care in a structured residential setting. The right choice depends on the level of medical care and supervision required. Families often compare options like skilled nursing facilities vs nursing homes when evaluating care options.

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