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31 respite care are listed in Union, NJ
The average posted rate is $17/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby respite care is 2 years
Respite care in Union, NJ
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.
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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
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: Errands, companionship, live-in home care, dementia, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
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.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a certified home health aide with over 18yrs experience. My duties are treating clients with dignity and quality care as if it was my love ones. I have experience in all types of care from total care or assisting, feeding tubes, hospice care, hoyerlift, respite, feeding, wound care, and etc;. I take pride and compassion in...
Shullina can also help with: Dementia, respite care, personal care, hospice services
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
3.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
My name is Stacy. I' m a kind, dedicated, efficient, trustworthy and honest elderly care giver/companion\ HHA. I have Alzheimer/ dementia/MS/ALS/ Parkinson's disease experience. I also deal with hospice and respite care. I have been in this field for the past 17 consecutive years . My first experience was providing excellent...
Stacy can also help with: Companionship, hospice services, errands, dementia, home modification, light cleaning & more
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...
Sangie R.
East Orange, NJ
$15-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
With over 20 years of dedicated experience providing compassionate and comprehensive in home care to diverse range of clients, I am confident that my extensive expertise and unwavering commitment to my patient well being would make me a valuable asset to your team. I can help with Home Care and Respite Care
Sangie can also help with: Live-in home care, errands, dementia, hospice services, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
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
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: Hospice services, meal prep, dementia, light cleaning, live-in home care, errands & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have worked for over 22 years as a caregiver. I am HHA and CPR certified. My last assignment was for over nine and a half years as a private caregiver. I have experience with Dementia, Alzheimer, Parkinson and stroke patients. I am an extremely capable and compassionate person with extensive experience in elderly care. I am...
Jennifer can also help with: Respite care, specialized care, personal care, dementia, hospice services, companionship & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
5.0
"Jennifer has spent two years working as a in home caregiver for my grandfather. Our family couldn't have been more happier with her work ethics. My grandfather and family was quite fond of Jennifer. unfortunately we weren't in need of the services any more....
Kadine C.
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...
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...
I currently work as a Residential Habilitation Specialist for adults with special needs. I also have experience working as a direct support professional and respite worker for children and adults with special needs. I find the field of work fulfilling because I am able to assist them with reaching their maximum potential and...
Ciara G.
New York, NY
$17-50/hr
Hello,
I took care of my grandparents from 2016 to 2022. End of 2022, I took care of my grandfather who was on respite care. I can run errands, clean, grocery shop, hang out! Whatever you need, I am happy to help out to make everything easier. Hope to meet you soon!
Ciara can also help with: Errands, meal prep, respite care, hospice services, light cleaning
Stephanie S.
Brooklyn, NY
$20-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
Experienced Direct Care For Developmentally Disabled And Autism Community
I have over 7 years of experience working with adults and children who have Developmental Disabilities and adults and teens with Autism. I have worked in these settings - group homes with up to 12 persons, Day habilitations, and respite 1-on-1 (in-home services).
I have the following Skills
CPR, Medication Administration,...
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...
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...
Hello!
My name is Dani, and I am a certified special education teacher I'm district 75! I work primarily with students with severe disabilities in elementary school such as autism, Down syndrome, multiple disabilities, and intellectual disabilities.
I currently teach a 6:1:1 3rd-5th grade class, but I have taught all...
Veronica A.
Boonton, NJ
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have been a certified home health aide for 20+ years and have loved every single one of them. I have experience in joint replacement, dementia care, respit, hospice, Alzheimer's, stroke, and more. I treat all of my clients with respect, kindness, and compassion as if they were a family member of my own.
Veronica can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, personal care, dementia, meal prep
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Gina B.
Brooklyn, NY
$20-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
I have been involved with respite care for a number of years, working with all ages. I am able to provide help with errands, light housekeeping, help with medication, and companionship.
Gina can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, errands, respite care
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FAQs for finding respite care near you in Union, NJ
What does respite care mean near me in Union, 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 3 respite care providers near you in Union, 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 Union, NJ?
Care.com makes finding respite care providers near you in Union, NJ fast and easy. From the comfort of your own home, you can review a variety of different respite caregiver profiles in your area to learn more about their experiences and services. You can also read reviews from former clients to help find the right fit for your family.
How much does respite care cost near me in Union, NJ?
The cost of respite care near you in Union, 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 Union, NJ is $17.00 per hour.
What types of respite care services are available near me in Union, 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 Union, NJ.
How can I safely hire respite care near me in Union, NJ?
To safely hire respite care near you in Union, 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.