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Shullina M.

Compassionate Certified Home Health Aide

Short Hills, NJ

5.0(0)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Personal care
respite care
hospice services
dementia
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...
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senior care

East Orange, NJ

4.2(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Errands
home modification
dementia
light cleaning
companionship
+ 1 more
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...

Care Member says "Stacy is very caring, qualified and competent caregiver. She is very punctual, dependable and knowledgeable in taking care of patients going under...

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Compassionate And Reliable Certified Home Health Aide With 5 Years Experience.

Union, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience
Errands
light cleaning
dementia
meal prep
companionship
+ 1 more
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...

Kay M. says "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...

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East Orange, NJ

from
$17/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Errands
home modification
dementia
light cleaning
companionship
+ 1 more
Making a difference in the lives of others is what drives me. With three years of experience, I'm passionate about supporting adults and seniors, and ensuring their well-being and independence. My background includes some college education. I'm patient, calm, compassionate, and detail-oriented. I communicate with families using...
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Roselle, NJ

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$21/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
personal care
light cleaning
transportation
errands
+ 1 more
Making a real difference in someone's life is what drives me. With five years of experience as a Certified Home Health Aide, I'm passionate about supporting the well-being and independence of adults and seniors. My graduate degree has equipped me with valuable skills to provide exceptional care. I offer respite care,...
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Irvington, NJ

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$41/hr
6 years experience
Meal prep
personal care
light cleaning
transportation
errands
+ 1 more
Making a difference in the lives of adults and seniors is what drives me. As a Certified Nursing Assistant and Certified Home Health Aide with six years of experience, I provide respite care, transportation, and personal care. I also assist with errands, light housekeeping, and meal preparation. I'm skilled in de-escalating...
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Morristown, NJ

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$18/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
home modification
respite care
errands
+ 1 more
Making a positive impact on people's lives is my driving force. With three years of experience as a Certified Home Health Aide, I'm passionate about helping adults and seniors maintain their well-being and independence. I offer respite care, transportation, errands, light housekeeping, meal preparation, and mobility assistance....
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Attentive Care

East Orange, NJ

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$24/hr
2 years experience
Meal prep
respite care
light cleaning
errands
transportation
I have provided engaging and attentive care to our beautiful Golden Years community. I can help with medication management, light housekeeping, meal preparation, running errands and transporting to and from appointments. I am also and advocate for respite and hospice care. It is my belief we must value the experiences of our...
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Roselle, NJ

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$25/hr
15 years experience
Errands
light cleaning
dementia
mobility assistance
companionship
+ 1 more
15 years have flown by as I've passionately supported adults and seniors. Previous roles solidified my desire to positively impact lives. I'm patient, compassionate, friendly, and approachable. I adapt to changing routines, de-escalate stressful situations, and handle confusion with ease. I'm skilled in respite care,...
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Newark, NJ

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$20/hr
2 years experience
Errands
hospice services
dementia
meal prep
companionship
+ 1 more
The desire to care for others grew within me after losing my mother two years ago. That experience instilled in me a profound sense of empathy, responsibility, and service. I'm a compassionate and friendly caregiver with two years of experience. As a home health aide with some college education, I assist your loved ones with...
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Senior care

Morristown, NJ

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$25/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
dementia
respite care
companionship
+ 1 more
Making a difference in someone's life is what I strive for each day. With three years of experience providing home health and respite care, I'm passionate about supporting adults and seniors, and helping them maintain their independence. I'm patient, compassionate, and detail-oriented, and I understand the importance of creating...
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Ogbemudia O.'s Photo

Newark, NJ

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$15/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
mobility assistance
light cleaning
respite care
errands
+ 1 more
It's my goal to bring comfort and support to your family. My passion for supporting adults and seniors' well-being led me to senior care. For three years, I have provided respite care, transportation, and personal care. I also assist with errands, light housekeeping, meal preparation, medical management, and mobility. I adapt to...
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Pretty M.'s Photo

East Orange, NJ

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$15/hr
4 years experience
Meal prep
personal care
light cleaning
transportation
errands
+ 1 more
Making a difference in someone's life is what drives me. With four years of experience supporting adults and seniors, I've learned the value of patience and empathy in care. I am committed to fostering a comfortable environment for those I assist. I provide respite care, transportation, and personal care, as well as help with...
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Certified Home Health Aide Seeking Part-time Companionship,light House Keeping And Meal Preparation

Berkeley Heights, NJ

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$21/hr
6 years experience
Respite care
live-in home care
dementia
Bringing comfort and support to seniors is my calling. With six years of experience, I'm a Certified Home Health Aide dedicated to providing compassionate care, including respite, live-in, and dementia support. My graduate degree has enhanced my understanding of care needs. I build connections by truly understanding your loved...
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Irvington, NJ

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$16/hr
7 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
hospice services
personal care
dementia
+ 1 more
Making a difference in people's lives is what drives me as a caregiver. For seven years, I've been dedicated to supporting the well-being and independence of adults and seniors. I provide respite care, hospice services, personal care, light housekeeping, meal preparation, dementia care, and mobility assistance. I adapt to...
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Respite Tech

Union, NJ

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$16/hr
1 year experience
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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Irvington, NJ

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$16/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
live-in home care
home modification
respite care
errands
+ 1 more
Making a difference in people's lives is what drives me. With a graduate degree and three years of experience, I'm passionate about supporting the well-being and independence of adults and seniors. My previous roles have shown me the positive impact a caregiver can have. I'm patient, compassionate, and friendly, and I build...
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West Orange, NJ

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$21/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
mobility assistance
light cleaning
transportation
errands
+ 1 more
Making a positive difference in people's lives is my calling. I have over five years of experience working with older adults residing independently, nursing homes, and assisted living centers. I'm deeply committed to supporting the well-being of older adults. My college degree and First Aid Training complement my hands-on skills...
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Maplewood, NJ

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
personal care
light cleaning
errands
respite care
With a decade dedicated to enriching the lives of seniors, I'm a Certified Home Health Aide committed to providing compassionate care. My passion stems from a deep desire to support well-being and independence, building on positive experiences in previous roles. I offer respite care, run errands, assist with personal care,...
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Farah L.'s Photo

Irvington, NJ

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$25/hr
4 years experience
Errands
light cleaning
dementia
respite care
companionship
+ 1 more
Providing compassionate care for adults and seniors is more than a job for me; it's a calling. My experiences in previous care roles fueled my desire to support well-being and independence. I have three years of experience providing respite care, transportation, and home health services. I am also skilled in meal preparation,...
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  • 60 respite care are listed on Care.com

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

  • The average star rating for rated respite care is 5.0

FAQs for finding respite care near you in Short Hills, 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 Short Hills, 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.

Care.com makes finding respite care providers near you in Short Hills, 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.

The cost of respite care near you in Short Hills, 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 Short Hills, NJ is $30.00 per hour.

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 Short Hills, NJ.

To safely hire respite care near you in Short Hills, 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.

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