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60 caregivers are listed in Oak Ridge, NJ
The average posted rate is $16/hr as of November 2024
The average experience for nearby caregivers is 2 years
Caregivers in Oak Ridge, NJ
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am available to help take care of your of your mom or dad. I have done senior care on and off for many different family members over the years that took ill and could no longer take care of themselves. I did things such as prepare meals, help with getting them dressed, running errands, taking them to doctor's appointments,...
Laurie can also help with: Dementia, personal care, meal prep, light cleaning, errands, transportation & more
5.0
"Laurie is a wonderful care taker.She is very knowledgeable and dependable.Very loving and caring.
Thank you Laurie!"
Karen L.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Compassionate caregiver with six years of experience. Passionate about elder care, skilled at managing schedules and keeping clients as active as possible. Culturally sensitive with the ability to provide both physical and emotional support to clients.
Willing to transport clients to appointments and events.
Rozina can also help with: Errands, companionship, hospice services, light cleaning, live-in home care, dementia & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Im currently looking for a part time position caring for seniors. I am a certified special education teacher and I have worked in various schools throughout New Jersey. That is a little glimpse into my professional background.
My experience with senior care goes back to when I was a young adult living with my grandmother who...
Alexandria can also help with: Dementia, personal care, home modification
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Helped patients manage their daily activities, transport patients to doctor's appointments, schedule appointments, monitor medications, change colostomy bags and handle household responsibilities including meals, payment of bills. The last patient I cared for had advanced stage Alzheimer's. She lived at her daughter's home and...
Lynn can also help with: Personal care, hospice services, dementia
5.0
"Wonderful personality and very caring individual"
Elizabeth C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Caring, kind, funny, person who believes the elderly deserve and have earned our respect. CPR/First Aid trained. Experience with wheel chairs, bathing, colostomy care and maintenance, Hoyer lift trained, cooking/meals, transportation, running errands , medication management and companionship. I enjoy helping others. Gives me a...
Krystyn can also help with: Meal prep, transportation, light cleaning, errands
5.0
"Had shoulder surgery, Krystyn helped with cooking, grocery shopping, running errands, and house cleaning. She is a dependable good worker."
Joe S.
Evanisia F.
Wharton, NJ
$30-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have 10 years of experience as a caregiver, with love, care, giving my best. I am certified as CHHA, emotional and behavioral challenges and CBT ( Dementia/ depression/ anxiety/ anger); I have experience with medication management, caregiver support, bath, eating health... I have CPR, AED and First aid; Also, I am certified in...
Evanisia can also help with: Hospice services, personal care, dementia, respite care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Evanisia was a wonderful help to me. Very caring, very proactive, very kind. I would definitely hire her again"
Donna B.
5.0
(7)
Greetings,
I am John, a seasoned Senior Care provider with over 20 years of dedicated experience. Most recently, I have had the privilege of caring for a 92 elderly woman and 86-year-old gentleman. Moreover, I dedicated 12 years to residing with underprivileged middle school-aged children, cultivating a profound comprehension...
John can also help with: Errands, companionship, light cleaning, dementia, hospice services, live-in home care & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
CPR
5.0
"John took care of a dear friend of the family for many months including during Hospice. He performed all hygiene, feeding, changing, and provided 24/7 companionship. I would highly recommend him for his compassion and attention to detail all while maintaining the...
Care member
Christa V.
Bloomingdale, NJ
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been working as a professional senior caregiver for over 10 years. I started out in the field as a senior companion and fell in love with the work. Through the years I have worked with many different seniors with different needs. I have experience with seniors that suffer from Alzheimer's and dementia- from early onset...
Christa can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, hospice services, errands, companionship, dementia & more
5.0
"Christa is wonderful with my Dad! Has such a positive personality that helps to draw him out of his inertia. She also thinks on her feet with suggestions and ideas to help all of us in his care as his dementia grows and his day to day tasks become more...
Christina V.
3.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Karen, My background and DL is clean you are welcome to check and you are welcome to visit my home to see how I live,
Preparing Medicine, Check blood pressure and sugar, Give insulin injection, Meal preparation Sanitize the bathroom daily, light housekeeping, Changed sheets and diapers, Driving to doctor apt,...
Karen can also help with: Companionship, dementia, light cleaning, errands, hospice services, home modification & more
Ursula M.
Lafayette, NJ
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
German / English Speaking Senior Caregiver Available/German Nurse
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Life in Lafayette ,, maybe I can help you I am a senior caregiver and experienced nurse from Germany. I am a mother of two and grandmother to three children. I have lived in USA since July 2012. I have worked with different patients and illnesses. I'm very compassionate. I I have a great sense of humor and would provide great...
Ursula can also help with: Meal prep, personal care, companionship, dementia
Skills:
Licensed Nurse
5.0
"Ursula took care of my 91 yo mother with the highest level of compassion kindness and professionalism. She is communicative about the patient's needs, condition, and wishes. She is Punctual and dependable Ursula quickly becomes a highly valued member of the...
Laura M.
4.5
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Ellen R. I live in Newfoundland, NJ. I am a Certified Home Health Aid in the state of NJ. I have 15 years experience working with the elderly as a companion; assisting those suffering from Parkinson's, early dementia and cancer; very experienced in medical management; hospice caregiver; and general household...
Ellen can also help with: Errands, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep, companionship, live-in home care & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"I have known Ellen R for over 50 years. She is an extremely caring, responsible, talented person and a wonderful friend. Ellen has fully and selflessly cared for her elderly parents, terminally ill husband, older sister and many fortunate clients. No one needs to...
Laura K.
I'd describe my personality as kind, patient and cooperative
I like caring for seniors because like to know about the experiences that they lived in their youth and to be a company for them when many times they are alone
I'm looking for a job that gain experience and wisdom
I started caring for seniors when in my country...
Ana can also help with: Mobility assistance, light cleaning, respite care, meal prep, home modification, personal care & more
Maria L.
Dover, NJ
$20-25/hr
Part Time Senior Care-Giver Available M-F; For Companionship, Housekeeping, And Meal Preparation
I am 44 years of age, happily married with twin daughters. I am originally from Ecuador, but I have been living in the States for the past 21 years. I am fluent in Spanish and I can speak English well. I am a US citizen with a New Jersey driver's license and I have my own vehicle. My experience (for approx. 12 years) has been...
Maria can also help with: Mobility assistance, companionship, personal care, respite care
Hi! My name is Christine. I'm a home health aide and I've been doing this type of work for over 20 years because it's my passion. I love helping people. I have lots of experience from bathing, feeding, cooking, dressing, showering, administering medication, etc. If it's nice outside and you can go out, were going outside...
Christine can also help with: Companionship, errands, dementia, hospice services, light cleaning, home modification & more
3.0
"Christine was friendly, competent, and skillful at caring for my bedridden elderly mother. Her issue was with lack of punctuality, and frequent absences with excuses. "
Elaine R.
I have compassion to help others and am willing to help in any way that I can. I do what I do because I love it. It's in my blood to help others. Peace of mind is priceless and if your able to trust me with your loved one, than I know I've done my job.
Denise can also help with: Hospice services
I have experience in taking care of my husband who had ALS 24/7 for 5 years. I am familiar with breathing machine, suction machine, cough assist, feeding tube, wheelchair, hoyer lift and eye gaze device.
Sudarat can also help with: Personal care, respite care, light cleaning
I've been working in family services for nine years my background includes nannying, teaching, companionship, maid services and overall family care. I was a live in companion for 5 years with a man in his 80's with dementia and continued to work other cases during that time. I believe that young people and the elderly are both...
Jessica can also help with: Errands, dementia, light cleaning, transportation, meal prep
My life long passion is to work with the elderly. I have a lot of experience, and great references. My schedule is open. I speak fluent English with own car.
Carol can also help with: Hospice services, light cleaning, meal prep, respite care, errands, dementia & more
Melisa J.
Hopatcong, NJ
$20-50/hr • 2 yrs exp
I am a kind compassionate caregiver who is hardworking and can help with activities of daily living, medication administration, bathing and grooming. I am also an experienced cook and can make meals/ meal prep and clean around the house and do laundry.
Melisa can also help with: Light cleaning, home modification, errands, meal prep
I have taken care of senior family members for extensive periods of time. I have handled dementia, diabetes, monitoring food intake, handling medications, shots, dietary restrictions. My grandmother lived to be 96 and I was raised to respect, care for and help both the old and the young.
Patricia can also help with: Light cleaning, personal care, transportation, live-in home care, errands, meal prep & more
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Recent caregiver reviews in Oak Ridge, NJ
Laurie F.
5.0
Laurie is a wonderful care taker.She is very knowledgeable and dependable.Very loving and caring.
Thank you Laurie!
- Karen L.
Lynn M.
5.0
Wonderful personality and very caring individual
- Elizabeth C.
Krystyn D.
5.0
Had shoulder surgery, Krystyn helped with cooking, grocery shopping, running errands, and house cleaning. She is a dependable good worker.
- Joe S.
Evanisia F.
5.0
She is the best! Who has one Eva in life doesn't need anything else. She takes care of everything! She knows how to do and manage all situations. Also, she is the best cook ever.
- Jessica D.
John V.
5.0
John was an excellent find. He cared for our Mother who had cognitive & mobility issues. He was professional, punctual, responsible and a great companion. We had 100% trust & confidence with John. We would not hesitate to recommend him or rehire should the need arise.
- Care member
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FAQs for finding caregivers in Oak Ridge, NJ
What caregiver services can I find near me in Oak Ridge, NJ?
Most private senior caregiver services in Oak Ridge, NJ will offer companionship, safety supervision, and assistance with daily activities in the comfort of the person's home. Caregivers can help seniors to move safely around their home, provide social and emotional support, assist with different degrees of personal care (bathing, dressing, or feeding), and help with meal preparations or light housekeeping. They can also help your loved one with medication reminders, and some can even drive them to any errand or doctor appointments around Oak Ridge.
How much does it cost to hire a caregiver in Oak Ridge, NJ in 2024?
The average rate for hiring a caregiver in Oak Ridge, NJ on Care.com as of November, 2024 is $16.67 per hour. This cost may fluctuate depending on the type of assistance needed by your senior loved one and the caregiver's experience and certifications.
How do I find private caregivers near me in Oak Ridge, NJ?
There are currently 3 caregivers in Oak Ridge, NJ on Care.com. You can filter and sort caregivers by distance from Oak Ridge, NJ or zip code, although you can expand the radius of your search if you'd like to increase your options. From there, compare candidates by reading about their experience working with seniors, the type of caregiving services they provide, and their hourly rate. Be sure to run background checks and check references from other families in Oak Ridge before making a hiring decision.
Are private caregivers near me in Oak Ridge, NJ background checked?
Yes, caregivers near you in Oak Ridge, NJ on Care.com are asked to complete an annual background check called a CareCheck. Senior caregivers who complete this background check will have a badge on their profile displaying the date it was run. While CareCheck is a good start, we strongly recommend that you follow some additional steps for hiring a caregiver for seniors safely, which include interviewing candidates, checking references, and running your own background check. Visit our Safety Center to learn more.