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60 home health aides are listed in Wood Ridge, NJ
The average posted rate is $28/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby home health aides is 10 years
Home health aides in Wood Ridge, NJ
5.0
(3)
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: Personal care, home modification, dementia
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
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.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am an Experienced Certified Home Health Aid. I have over 10 years of experience, caring for the elderly, including; Hospice Care, elderly with Dementia/Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, Diabetes, Stroke, COPD, CHF, Cancers and patients on Dialysis. I have experience in managing and administering medications. Experience with using...
Georgette can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, companionship, live-in home care, errands, hospice services & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Georgette was a great care giver to my mother. She saw after her every need and I never worried about my mother not getting the best quality care. "
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
A little about myself: I have worked as a home health aide for over23 years. I worked both privately and through an agency. For the last 18 years I have worked for a nursing home as an nursing assistant. During my schooling I completed my CPR certification and completed my Nursing Assistance license. I am bilingual...
Sandra can also help with: Visiting physician, dementia, personal care, home modification, hospice services
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Sandra was trustworthy, reliable, flexable, punctual, extremely caring, and always busy helping around the house straightening up.
She took care of both my mother (while in the end stages of pancreatic cancer) and my father who was unable to walk and suffers from...
Care member
5.0
(22)
Hired by 15 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Yaa. I'm a Certified home health aide and a CPR Certified. I worked for several hospitals 10yrs+. For the past 10yrs, I've been working for seniors at their various homes as a caregiver. I have experience with seniors with depression, anxiety, mental illnesses, Alzheimers, dementia, Parkinson's, diabetes, stroke,...
Yaa can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, companionship, hospice services, dementia, live-in home care & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"I was fortunate to find Ms Y. last spring when my aunt's caregivers were untrained and unacceptable. She was the same cost and what a difference in service! Trained, compassionate and anticipated my aunt's needs. My aunt had dementia and she was gentle and...
Care member
Celia M.
Carlstadt, NJ
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Over 20 years' experience working in private homes providing housekeeping services as well as a home health aide. I'm seeking an opportunity in housekeeping services. I have experience in high end buildings which include assisting in private events and philanthropic gatherings as well as liaison with outside vendors. I'm an...
Celia can also help with: Personal care, dementia, home modification
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Cecila is a very hard worker. She gives 100% to everything she does. She's extremely punctual and an asset to anyone who she works for."
Liz L.
4.2
(10)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I am a Certified Home Health Aide, and have long experience in taking care of elderly patients with Alzheimer's, prostrate cancer, dementia, diabetic, chronic heart failure, deep vein thrombosis, renal failure, feeding tubes, strokes, wheelchair or bed ridden patients, with pressure sores, bedsores, feeding tube, Pleurx...
Marilyn can also help with: Home modification, errands, dementia, light cleaning, companionship, hospice services & more
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
5.0
"Marilyn was a godsend to our family. She went above and beyond to look after my elderly relative with compassion, cheerfulness, and expertise. She has tremendous knowledge and experience. We were blessed and thankful to find her."
Michelle Y.
5.0
(3)
Hello! My name is Linda. I have been working as a Certified Home Health Aide for over six years. I have worked with a number of clients. Including those battling the different stages of dementia. Taking care of the elderly has always been a passion of mine. Assisting them and their families to the best of my ability brings me...
Linda can also help with: Transportation, errands, meal prep, dementia, light cleaning, live-in home care & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
5.0
"Great co-worker. Punctual,attentive, great team leader."
Latoya P.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Compassionate caregiver with 10+ years of work experience as a Home Health Aide. Highly skilled in assisting clients with activities of daily living with demonstrated ability of performing errands, meal preparation, transportation, laundry, medication reminder and light housekeeping. I also have experience in taking care of...
Cynthia can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, live-in home care, personal care, respite care, home modification & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Cynthia is very sweet, dependable and helpful. She took care of my grandmother as if it was her own grandmother, after my grandmother passed she was there for the family when she didn't have to be. "
Rita T.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi all! My name is Liliana, but most call me Lily. I have been a home health aid for over a decade (14 years to be exact.) I have worked primarily with adults and seniors, but also have my fair share of experience with child care. I have experience with all different types of medical conditions e. g: MS, anxiety disorder,...
Liliana can also help with: Personal care, companionship, dementia, light cleaning, errands, transportation & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"A wonderful caregiver. She loves her patients and their families. She is very respectful, knowledge, caring and truly is a pleasure to work with"
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am vaccinated and booster
CPR and 1st Aid for infant, child and adult certified
Yoga Therapist
Compassionate and caring are the career driven focus values I have been working with since the beginning. I am currently continuing my education and have the experience behind me to speak on my behalf. Out of high school I started...
Nicole can also help with: Live-in home care, personal care, respite care, dementia, hospice services
Skills:
CPR
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Nicole is a great worker and sensitive to the needs and expectations as well as being flexible to be accommodating"
Madeline B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have over 15 years of experience as a Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA). I prepare home-cooked meals from scratch with healthy ingredients and I make sure both the patient and the home are well taken care of.
I treat the patients I care for and their families like they are my own. I enjoy my work an I am comfortable and...
Reyna can also help with: Personal care, visiting nurse, dementia, visiting physician, home modification
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"I highly recommend Reyna as a caregiver. She took excellent care of my 78-year-old father for almost two years. During that time, she was always kind, affectionate and very loving to him. She would even call him on her days off to ensure he was doing well. We were...
Wanda P.
5.0
(4)
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: Hospice services, dementia, live-in home care, personal care
Skills:
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.
Gladys P.
Wallington, NJ
$17-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hi, I'm Gladys. I am a home health aide and have been a CHHA for 10 years. I like to help and assist people who need help. In my experience I have learned that each one receives a unique treatment depending on what they need. They need to feel safe, happy, and comfortable with their health care. Lastly, encourage them to take...
Gladys can also help with: Transportation, dementia, light cleaning, respite care, errands, meal prep & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Que es una mujer con un carácter piadoso y muy confiable"
Esmirna T.
5.0
(4)
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: Visiting physician, personal care, dementia, hospice services
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
4.8
(8)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Safoura. I was born in Senegal (west africa). My certification are; HHA(home health aide) from self help CNA(certified nurse assistant) from CTI and PCA(personal care).
I have been in the nursing field for the past 20 years.
My first job was at Terrence cardinal Cook nursing home in 2002 I work at Lenox Hill...
Safoura can also help with: Errands, companionship, live-in home care, dementia, light cleaning, hospice services & more
Skills:
Wound Care
Home Health Aide
CPR
5.0
"Safoura took excellent care of my husband with Parkinson’s Disease and Cognitive Dementia, for the last 5 months of his life. She was extremely skilled and competent about every single aspect of his needs of care, including feeding, bathing, and toileting. She has...
Care member
Hello my name is Rosa, I am a highly experienced and dedicated home health aide with an impressive 10 years of expertise in providing exceptional care and support to clients in their homes. Throughout my career, I have demonstrated a profound commitment to enhancing the lives of those I serve assisting with daily activities,...
Rosa can also help with: Live-in home care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
When my mother became ill, I took care of her. I decided to pursue a career being a Certified Home Health Aide.
Monica can also help with: Meal prep, hospice services, light cleaning, errands
Skills:
Home Health Aide
I work with an agency on and off the books as well. I help patients with their daily living activities such as cooking, cleaning, supervising medication, bathing, companionship, and all indoor and outdoor activities.
Porscha can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, home modification, visiting physician, personal care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
I have worked as a home health aide for over 7 years with 10 families. I am very friendly and happy to help in the eldercare field. I love cooking and all my friends are impressed with my attention to detail. I like cleaning and I come in with a positive vibe. Message me and I will get back to you!
Looking forward to hearing...
Lisa can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, errands, dementia
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
My skills include being a pleasant and supportive companion, recognizing emergency situations and services in a timely manner, and collaborating with patients and caregivers to assist in assuming responsibilities toward self- care.
Idamis can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, home modification, meal prep, transportation, mobility assistance & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
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Recent home health aide reviews in Wood Ridge, NJ
Wendy M.
5.0
This nanny is an outstanding nanny with an impressive experience. Her super flexibility is a game-changer, effortlessly transitioning between long-term, short-term, and even one-time jobs. Wendy's caring and bright personality create a positive and amazing environment for children. Beyond childcare,...
- Ambreen K.
Georgette M.
5.0
I wouldn’t even know how to describe how incredible of a caregiver and human Georgette is. She joined our family to help care for our mom during an unpredictable and scary time when we were in disarray and despair. Georgette was our rock and got my mom through the hardest of times from bedside care,...
- Care member
Sandra L.
5.0
Sandra was trustworthy, reliable, flexable, punctual, extremely caring, and always busy helping around the house straightening up.
She took care of both my mother (while in the end stages of pancreatic cancer) and my father who was unable to walk and suffers from dimentia. She was able to transfer...
- Care member
Yaa A.
5.0
I was fortunate to find Ms Y. last spring when my aunt's caregivers were untrained and unacceptable. She was the same cost and what a difference in service! Trained, compassionate and anticipated my aunt's needs. My aunt had dementia and she was gentle and caring toward her. She had 24/7...
- Care member
Celia M.
5.0
Cecila is a very hard worker. She gives 100% to everything she does. She's extremely punctual and an asset to anyone who she works for.
- Liz L.
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FAQs for finding home health aides near you in Wood Ridge, NJ
What does a home health aide do near me in Wood Ridge, NJ?
If you’re planning to hire a home health aide near you in Wood Ridge, NJ, it’s important to understand that there is no one standard role that a home health aide takes on. A home health aide isn’t a nurse, but can help with health related tasks like ensuring their clients take their medicine on time, transporting them to doctors appointments, picking up prescriptions, and making sure they are well fed and bathed.
What home health aide duties do providers take on near me in Wood Ridge, NJ?
When it’s time to hire a home health aide near you in Wood Ridge, NJ, it’s a good idea to create a list of duties your family members need help with. You can review different profiles on Care.com to learn more about common health aide duties such as bathing, feeding, and cleaning up after their clients.
How can I find a home health aide near me in Wood Ridge, NJ?
To find home health aides near you in Wood Ridge, NJ, you can create an account with Care.com and then you can filter and sort local home health aides by distance from Wood Ridge, NJ. Then you can review your options for home health aides by reading about their experience and the home health aide duties they will take on.
How much does it cost to hire a home health aide near me in Wood Ridge, NJ?
The average rate for hiring home health aides near you in Wood Ridge, NJ on Care.com as of January, 2025 is $28.50 per hour. It’s worth noting that the rate each individual home health aide charges depends on the level of care required, the provider's certifications, and their years of experience.
How can I safely hire a home health aide near me in Wood Ridge, NJ?
To help you start your research, all home health aides on Care.com are asked to complete an annual background check called a CareCheck (the providers who complete this background check have a badge on their profile displaying the date it was run). However, this is just a jumping off point. We strongly recommend that you take additional steps for hiring a home health aid safely, which include interviewing candidates, calling their professional references, and running your own background check.