Carteret Office On Aging

100 Cooke Ave, Carteret 07008
Estimated Pricing
$21–$31 / hr
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Carteret Office On Aging Rating

Community sentiment: 3.5 / 5
Value: 3.8 / 5
Information Availability: 5.0 / 5
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Carteret Office On Aging is a local resource for seniors living in Carteret, based out of the same building as other community services at 100 Cooke Ave. They focus on helping olde...
About
Carteret Office On Aging is a local resource for seniors living in Carteret, based out of the same building as other community services at 100 Cooke Ave. They focus on helping older adults stay independent by offering non-medical support—think help with errands, transportation to appointments, and connecting folks with community programs. If your parent needs someone to check in or help with daily tasks, this is the kind of place families in Carteret often turn to.

Personal Care Services

  • Laundry/dry cleaning
  • Personal care assistants
  • Walking wheelchair assistance
  • In home care
  • Assistance with mobility
  • Light housekeeping
  • Assistance with grooming
  • Assistance with meals
  • Assistance with toileting
  • Assistance with transferring

Staff Screening

  • Background checks
  • Driving record check
  • Drug screening
  • Immunizations
  • In person interviews
  • Reference checks
  • Residency confirmation
  • Sex offender check

Travel

  • Staff will travel to your location

Next steps to sign up for the Home Care (Non-medical)

  • Identify whether non-medical home care is the right solution for you/your loved one's needs. The Olera Care Planner can help with this.
  • If possible, request references from previous clients.
  • Verify background checks, licenses, and certifications.
  • Contact the provider to schedule an initial consultation or assessment and discuss your loved one's specific care needs and expectations. You can do this through the "connect" function on this web page.
  • Set a budget based on what you can afford, and secure a detailed care plan and service agreement.
  • Understand the difference between home care (non-medical) and home health care through the “Caregiver tips” section of the Olera platform.
  • Determine if non-medical home care is the appropriate solution for you/your loved one's needs. The Olera Care Planner can assist you with this decision.

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