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20 respite care are listed in South River, NJ
The average posted rate is $15/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby respite care is 4 years
Respite care in South River, NJ
Rebecca S.
South River, NJ
$15-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
Diligent College Grad With Experience With Special Needs
5.0
(1)
I am a certified Elementary teacher. I have taught PreK with 3 and 4-year-olds for three years, 3rd grade for 1 year, and 2nd grade for 1 year. I have experience working with children with special needs from all of those settings. I have also provided respite care for families with children with special needs who need consistent...
From 2018 to 2023, I had the privilege of caring for my father, a U. S. veteran, ensuring his well-being through compassionate support. My responsibilities included assisting with personal hygiene to maintain comfort and dignity, organizing and administering medications, and scheduling medical appointments while keeping family...
Cassandra can also help with: Respite care, mobility assistance, home modification, errands, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Kouame G.
Sayreville, NJ
$20-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
I Good Easy Going Caregiver Who Have The Passion To Help Other Perform Their ADLs
I'm a passion caregiver who love to care for Aged
I'd describe my personality as passionate, respectful and kind
I like caring for seniors because I aspire to be a nurse in the future and go beyond
I started caring for seniors when my grandparents needed a caregiver to take of them in there terminal illness
In my spare...
Kouame can also help with: Live-in home care, errands, companionship, hospice services, light cleaning, dementia & more
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have approximately four years of experience working with persons with developmental disabilities and dual-diagnoses. I've worked two settings. AFC homes and in-home CLS and Respite care. I absolutely love working with this population. I love that I can learn so many things from these individuals like compassion, understanding,...
Pamela K.
Princeton, NJ
$28-29/hr • 9 yrs exp
Available For Part/full Time Work, Including But Not Limited To Companionship, Household Duties, Per
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Reliable private duty Caregiver who is very knowledgeable on handling a variety of emergency situations, while not being an alarmist. Within the last eight years , I've cared for those with MS, Dementia, Parkinson's and a variety of age related illnesses. I am Adept at meal preparation , assisting in the maintenance of a...
Pamela can also help with: Home modification, hospice services, personal care, respite care, dementia
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Really good person who cares. Simply perfect with my dad who has Alzheimer's. Wish I could clone her"
Staci S.
Ailce C.
Union, NJ
$20-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
Compassionate And Reliable Certified Home Health Aide With 5 Years Experience.
5.0
(2)
My main focus is to connect with patients and their families to be able to provide the highest quality of care. I have a valid NJ driving license, and a reliable vehicle - I can help with transportation services, errands, and respite care. I am CPR certified, and will monitor patients vitals and note any behavioral changes, or...
Ailce can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, companionship, meal prep, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
"My family and I are so happy we found Ailce to care for our Mother. She is extremely diligent and hardworking and takes her job seriously. She is caring, kind, and gentle. We are happy with the way she treats our mother, like family, with respect and humor. She...
Care member
Hello,
My name is Hope. I currently am a Respite Tech working with children and adolescents. I also am a clinical assistant. I have 4 years experience working in education and dealing with children with special needs. I also worked as a special education Teacher Assistant.
Nancy M.
Westfield, NJ
$15/hr • 5 yrs exp
My name is Nancy and I have been a Respite Worker for several years. I enjoy helping children and adults with special needs in their home environment.
Each family is unique to me, and I enjoy the flexibility of being as creative as possible.
I have assisted in activities of daily living, reading, homework,
arts and crafts, and...
Hello,
My name is Caitlin, I have years of experience working in a nursing home as a CNA and currently provide health management to my elderly father. I am looking to assist a family who is in need of respite services or transportation/errands that can be done on occasion. Please reach out if you have a need and I will let you...
Caitlin can also help with: Transportation, errands, respite care
Skills:
CNA
Tricia F.
Staten Island, NY
$17-22/hr • 3 yrs exp
I have lots of experience with both kids and adults. I have worked at PCCS and self directed cases doing Com Hab/Respite services. I have worked with all ages and am CPR certified.
I have dog experience as well. I have had dogs my whole life, I just recently got a puppy Lucy who will be 1 this April. I have dog sat my sisters...
Sheralyn R.
Cranford, NJ
$19-24/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi families! I'm an experienced, former special education teacher, with many years of experience. I've worked with all ages and abilities. I'm patient, kind, fun, and reliable. I'm available for long term work or occasional respite work.
As a single parent of 2 grown children (high schooler and college age), I can relate the relief that comes when someone reaches out a hand and say "I got this. Take a break." Now that my oldest is away at college and my youngest enjoys spending time with his friends more than his mom, I'd like to be the relief giver for someone....
Heather can also help with: Meal prep, errands, respite care, companionship, light cleaning, personal care & more
Skills:
CPR
Hello,
My name is Nancy. I have been in the caregiver field for many years.
I have experience as a nanny and as a respite worker for individuals with developmental disabilities.
Before I began working in these jobs, I was an Occupational Therapy Assistant in skilled nursing facilities.
I have experience with seniors through...
Nancy can also help with: Dementia, respite care
Liana S.
Staten Island, NY
$21-30/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Liana. I am in college, and I am graduating with a degree in speech-language pathology this May. I am a respite worker for two boys who have autism spectrum disorder. I really enjoy helping them with their academics, taking them out into the community, and helping them with daily activities.
I am always...
Ami V.
Staten Island, NY
$17-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
I have been working with individuals with special needs for six years in home, school, and therapy settings, as well as in the community, and I am truly passionate about the work that I do. I've gained my experience working with individuals with special needs as an in-home respite worker, a community habilitation worker, a...
Hi! My name is Rita, and I am a compassionate caregiver with over seven years of experience providing exceptional care to the elderly and individuals with special needs. I am dedicated to offering excellent service, holding certifications as a Home Health Aide, in CPR, First Aid, AED, and as a Direct Support Professional.
I...
Rita can also help with: Live-in home care, hospice services, dementia, meal prep, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
Home Health Aide
Hello,
I had previous experience working at a nursing home. I currently work in Respite Care. I have experience working with children with learning disabilities. I assist with eating, bathing, bathroom. In my previous experience in the nursing home I worked in recreation. I contributed to a loving and caring enviroment for the...
Hope Lydia can also help with: Respite care
I retired from nursing and seeking a part time position where I can assist a senior in need of care. Very flexible with days and times. I have no other commitments.
Licensed nurse seeking a position where I can offer simple companionship or my skills caring for a senior or hospice patient in their home or nursing facility....
Jennifer can also help with: Errands, mobility assistance, hospice services, companionship, dementia, meal prep & more
Skills:
Licensed Nurse
4.3
(15)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Dear Family Member,
I chose this profession as it gives me joy to work in the medical field caring for others. I worked for a cardiologist for 16 years as his cardiac technician, LPN until his retirement 2007. In 2008, I worked as a live in for a woman with Alzheimers, the last phase of her life, I worked side by side with...
Maryjo can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, errands, companionship, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Maryjo took excellent care of my mom! She is very skilled and thoughtful. She often went above and beyond her basic responsibilities. We had to say goodbye because she was moving and mom was in need of a nursing home."
Care member
Brittney R.
Princeton, NJ
$28-38/hr • 7 yrs exp
For many years now I have been providing direct care in home. In the past I have worked respite care for seniors and adults with physical disabilities. I also have experience working in group homes. My experience includes feeding, bathroom, transferring, medication etc. I enjoy helping as much as I can. I know the importance of...
Brittney can also help with: Hospice services, personal care, respite care
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Recent respite care reviews in South River, NJ
Pamela K.
5.0
Really good person who cares. Simply perfect with my dad who has Alzheimer's. Wish I could clone her
- Staci S.
Ailce C.
5.0
Ailce is a wonderful and sweet person! She has helped care for my grandparents and has been nothing short of amazing and reliable! We can leave our grandparents with her knowing they are loved and cared for!
- Kay M.
Maryjo S.
5.0
Maryjo took excellent care of my mom! She is very skilled and thoughtful. She often went above and beyond her basic responsibilities. We had to say goodbye because she was moving and mom was in need of a nursing home.
- Care member
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FAQs for finding respite care near you in South River, NJ
What does respite care mean near me in South River, NJ?
The respite care meaning can vary slightly depending on who is providing their services. This is why we recommend that you review the profiles of the 1 respite care providers near you in South River, NJ carefully to see what services they offer. That being said, respite care services usually involve providing caregiving support when the usual caregiver can’t be there.
How can I find respite care services near me in South River, NJ?
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How much does respite care cost near me in South River, NJ?
The cost of respite care near you in South River, NJ can vary depending on the cost of living in your location and how much experience the caregiver has. However, to give you a jumping off point, the average rate for respite care providers in South River, NJ is $15.00 per hour.
What types of respite care services are available near me in South River, NJ?
The types of respite care services you require likely depend on the type of care the person you’re caring for needs. For example, some people may require more general caregiving, whereas some need help with transportation, taking medication, or grooming. Because of this, it can be helpful to review different profiles of respite care providers near you in South River, NJ.
How can I safely hire respite care near me in South River, NJ?
To safely hire respite care near you in South River, NJ, we strongly recommend you run an independent background check, interview a handful of different caregivers, and request references. You can also review the profiles of respite caregivers who have a CareCheck badge on their profile.