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Dorothy is a very caring person. When she stayed with my dad for the day, she did some cleaning without even being asked. She checked in

Review for Dorothy B. by Nancy L.

Michelle S spent the better part of the last 2 years doing in-home care for my mother and we could not have been happier with the results.

Review for Michelle S. by Care member

In my experience with Pamela, I found her to be pleasant, punctual, knowledgeable and eager to assist. She can be trusted.

Review for Pamela E. by Care member

Errand runners in Avenel, NJ

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Fiona E.


Avenel, NJ

$15-20/hr

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Hi! if you need any help with taking care of your senior loved ones I'd be happy to help. I can help with preparing meals they need, running errands and of course keeping them company!
Fiona can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, meal prep
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Dorothy B.


Colonia, NJ

$20-25/hr5 yrs exp

Senior Caregiver/companionship

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

HI my name is Dorothy I'm looking for a senior care job which can include companionship, meal preparation medication management doctor appointments and running errands for your family member Medical knowledge finished course as medical assistant at Sanford Brown institute in Iselin fluent in polish
Dorothy can also help with: Personal care, respite care
5.0
"Dorothy is a very caring person. When she stayed with my dad for the day, she did some cleaning without even being asked. She checked in with me throughout the day. She took good care of my dog too. She loved her. She had a lot of good suggestions. She tried to do...

Nancy L.

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Michelle S.


Perth Amboy, NJ

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Private Home Health Aide

Private Home Health Aide Maintained patient records, care conditions, progress and problems in order to report and discuss observations with a Medical Physician and family. Perform a variety of duties as requested by client, household supplies and running errands. Accompanying clients to Doctors offices and on other trips...
Michelle can also help with: Dementia, personal care, visiting physician
5.0
"Michelle is caring, professional, and cheerful. She is attentive to my Mother's needs and adapts to changing situations. My mom looks forward to being with her. In addition, Michelle manages a range of responsibilities well - meals, keeping the house clean, laundry...

Janet G.

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Pamela E.


Newark, NJ

$25/hr2 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a certified patient care technician/home health aide with more than 2 1/2 yrs of employment experience with excellent communications skills, providing exceptional in-home care and support to clients with a range of illnesses and other challenges. Duties and responsibilities include but not limited to light housekeeping,...
Pamela can also help with: Companionship, meal prep, transportation, errands, personal care, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Pamela was an amazing caregiver and companion for my elderly father! I can not recommend her highly enough. I knew right away when I spoke with her that she was responsible, reliable and empathetic. What I didn't know was how willing she was to be flexible and...

Alicia B.

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Sneha S.


Edison, NJ

$18/hr

Housekeeping

My name is Sneha and my qualifications are that I have already completed bachelors in psychology and currently pursing bachelors of nursing. I have a genuine passion for working with children and growing up with my baby cousins and caring for my younger brother, I have developed a natural affinity for nurturing and engaging with...
Sneha can also help with: Carpet cleaning, organization, changing bed linens, general room cleaning
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Addy A.


Irvington, NJ

$20-45/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Care Giver

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I am Addy, a good listener who genuinely care about others. I am empathetic, calm, patient and very compassionate when caring for people. Both my grandmother and my mother are nurses and growing up in that environment, seeing how much they love what they do everyday, inspired and motivated me to become a highly...
Addy can also help with: Companionship, live-in home care, personal care, dementia, mobility assistance, hospice services & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Addy was reliable and on time. She gave great care to my mother. She was gentle and compassionate. My mother liked her because she was kind to her. "

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Barbara N.


Cranford, NJ

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Personal Assistant

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Retired legal secretary to senior partner of a Cranford law firm, as well as former owner of a home-based medical/legal transcription company for 30+ years, wife, mother of two daughters, "MiMi" to three granddaughters, and dog mom to our pitty mix. I started a Personal Assistant service in 2019 after quickly realizing I was too...
5.0
"Barbara is the best! Having worked with me for approximately two years, Barbara is punctual, detailed and very organized. She's also very kind and considerate. Extremely flexible in whatever the assignment is. She's been a godsend!"

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Elsa M.


Hillside, NJ

$20-40/hr10 yrs exp

Professional Cleaner /organizer

Hello. I'm Elsa. I have 20 years of experience in cleaning and organizing, I can organize kitchens, garages, pantries, closets, do laundry, run errands, whatever you may need done, I just moved to Jersey from Florida, have great references from my clients back in Florida that I worked for 20 years. I speak English, Portuguese...
Elsa can also help with: Bathroom cleaning, kitchen cleaning, window washing, changing bed linens, organization, general room cleaning & more
5.0
"Elsa is a gem! She's meticulous and efficient in her cleaning skills. She always arrive with a smile on her face ready to get the job done. I highly recommend hiring her for any cleaning and/or organization projects you need done to perfection."

Patricia K.

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Angella N.


Staten Island, NY

$18-25/hr5 yrs exp

Looking For A Private Part Time Care Giver?

Hi! I'm Angela a kind certified home health aide who is very passionate about working and helping the elderly. I have been a home health aide for 3 years now! I will assist with activities of daily living, give companionship, perform light house keeping, run errands and make sure my patient is comfortable and happy at all times
Angella can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"Angella was so sweet and nurturing to my child. She knew what to do and was always on time"

Janet M.

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Lorraine D.


Westfield, NJ

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Happy To Help

Reliable, positive and experienced mother of two grown boys who knows what it takes to run a smooth household. Light housekeeping, laundry, changing bed linens, running errands, organizing and the occasional pick up or drop off for the kids are all a part of that. Let me help so you can enjoy your free time with loved ones and...
Lorraine can also help with: Changing bed linens, organization
5.0
"Lorraine came into my life when much was overwhelming me. While my sons weren't helpless I often felt like I was. She picked up/on and did all the things I was not able to get to or do well. A brief list: Errands including grocery shopping shopping, dry cleaners,...

Deborah B.

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Jordan M.


Fords, NJ

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

I Absolutely Love Making Kids Smile And Laugh And Becoming Like A Big Sister To Them.

I've been babysitting since I was old enough to accept the responsibility. I was 13 when I had my first job of watching three kids. After the first babysitting job they referred me to countless families where I have watched those kids and many more since they were five until they were ready to drive. I would drive them to...
Jordan can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
" Jordan has been our trusted babysitter for nearly two years now. She has consistently shown up on time and proven to be a reliable caregiver. Our children feel comfortable, have fun, and are safe in her presence, and she follows our instructions diligently....

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Sopio D.


Carteret, NJ

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Sophia Cares

Hello! I am Sophia, 39 years old. I have 10 years of experience as HHA and PCA working with different patients. My goal is to treat people the way I d love to be treated mostly when I get older and disabled. I own a car with clean driving records, also provide reliable transportation, doctor's appointments and safe transfers. I...
Sopio can also help with: Companionship, hospice services, meal prep, dementia, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Sofia was very dependable and highly conscientious in her attention to my father’s care. He was always kept clean and bathed. She made effort to see that he could spend sometime outside in the sunshine. He has dementia and she was very attentive in his care and...

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Rochelle S.


Cranford, NJ

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Senior Care Giver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello--My name is Shelly. I am a young, energetic grandmother of 4. I am always on the go and up for a challenge. I have many years of experience taking care of the elderly population, especially senior citizens in the early stages of alzheimer's disease. I am patient, caring, understanding and compassionate. I have a great...
Rochelle can also help with: Companionship, mobility assistance, personal care
5.0
"Shelly took very good care of our mom who has dementia. Shelly was always punctual and very dependable. During her hours caring for my mom Shelly would prepare meals, administer medication, help with bathing and dressing, companionship, and light housekeeping....

Angela N.

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Allison S.


Sayreville, NJ

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Loving And Experienced Nanny

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

I am a passionate childcare provider with 15 years of experience. Working with littles is the most rewarding job I could ever have! There is no age, amount of children, behavior, or task that I can't handle. I am happy to help with additional household duties including light housekeeping, laundry, transportation, and errand...
Allison can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

5.0
"Had a great interview with Allison for a permanent position. But, If we hadn't found someone else that worked best with our schedule, we would've definitely hired her! Thanks Allison!"

Mele M.

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Rochelle S.


Cranford, NJ

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Elderly Care Provider

Hello--My name is Shelly. I am a young, energetic grandmother of 4. I am always on the go and up for a challenge. I have many years of experience taking care of the elderly population, especially senior citizens in the early stages of alzheimer's disease. I am patient, caring, understanding and compassionate. I have a great...
Rochelle can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"She is a very sweet lady and will go above and beyond."

Jennifer M.

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Miranda D.


South Plainfield, NJ

$25-30/hr7 yrs exp

About Me

Hi! I am Miranda, and available for 2-3 full days a week beginning mid may. I am looking for family that's seeking a loving provider for their child. I can care for multiple children at once, have a clean driving record and experience with infants and children of all ages. I have 7 years of babysitting experience, 3 years of...
Miranda can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Miranda is a detail-oriented & responsible sitter/nanny! Miranda was able to balance both my 3YO & 3MO for an 8 hour day shift without previously working with our family. I was very pleased with her attention to detail for both boys and her communication before...

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Samantha P.


Hillside, NJ

$15-30/hr1 yrs exp

Young and Responsible Errand Runner

I am neat, organized, upbeat, cheerful, responsible, and pleasant natured. I do not mind running errands, cooking, cleaning, and folding laundry or washing dishes or starting/loading/unloading the dishwasher.
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Rebecca G.


Elizabeth, NJ

$17-20/hr1 yrs exp

Joyful Companion and Errand Runner

Hello :) , my name is Rebecca, I've been a caretaker / errand runner, pet care taker for quite some time. I am currently working and going to school. If you are willing to choose me to help out in any way then I'm glad to help. I'll be happy to have any family to welcome me in.
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Ahuoma C.


Staten Island, NY

$20-30/hr3 yrs exp

Ahuoma The Task Master

Greetings! I'm Ahuoma a friendly and versatile errand runner with a passion for helping others. Whether it's housekeeping, grocery shopping, or house sitting, I'm comfortable handling a variety of tasks. With a background as a Home Health Aide (HHA), I bring a caring touch to assisting the elderly with Activities of Daily Living...
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Alison M.


Cranford, NJ

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Event Planner/Errand Runner/Personal Shopper Available

I am a School Secretary eager to work after school hours. Once a corporate event planner, I've always loved entertaining and have planned everything from small at-home get-together to large corporate events. I specialized in children's parties (holiday parties, Halloween parties, etc.) and those were some of my favorite to plan!...

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