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Find errand runners in Colonia, NJ that you’ll love
60 errand runners are listed in Colonia, NJ
The average posted rate is $21/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby errand runners is 3 years
Errand runners in Colonia, NJ
5.0
(2)
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.
Lindsey H.
Colonia, NJ
$23/hr • 1 yrs exp
I'd describe my personality as caring , trustworthy and kind
I like caring for seniors because it gives me purpose and connection .
I'm looking for a job that I enjoy doing , connecting with others , and caring for others
In my spare time, I like to craft and spend time with my kids and family .
My skills include meal...
Lindsey can also help with: Light cleaning, transportation, errands, companionship, meal prep
Victoria L.
Colonia, NJ
$20-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi parents!
I am a current alumni from Montclair State University. I majored in Public Health with a concentration in Health Administration. I am looking for a part-time job as well as one-time jobs. I have a huge family; growing up I was always surrounded by little cousins and family friends. I love children which is a big part...
Victoria can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
(6)
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: Visiting physician, dementia, personal care
5.0
"Michelle is a wonderful caregiver. She took magnificent care of ny mother and treated her like her own family member. She is organized, energetic, kind, caring and compassionate too. I highly recommend her."
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am a NJ certified teacher and I am currently employed in a public school. I have over 20 years experience of teaching and caring for children of all ages and abilities. Your child(ren) will be in great hands with me while having fun but most importantly .... safe! I am available on select week nights, the weekends while you...
Allison can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She is creative, caring. Thinks outside of the box. She doesn't sit around but loves to be active with kids. Very dependable. Great personality and will keep kids on schedule and follow parent directions."
Mary H.
Kristina P.
Middlesex, NJ
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am Kristina, 44 years old. I have 10+ year caregiver/companion experience and great references. I have a Registered Nurse diploma (issued bu Republic of Georgia) and I got all my nursing credits done in USA. I used to be working at hospital for 5 years as a caregiver and EKG tech. I have my own transportation, I can help you...
Kristina can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, meal prep, companionship, personal care, errands & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Kristina supported my mother-in-law who has suffered from a stroke and had decreased mobility. She is very knowledgeable with physical therapy transfer techniques and overall care for seniors. She helped my mother-in-law with personal hygiene, meal preparations,...
Beth K.
Pamela E.
Newark, NJ
$25/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
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: Meal prep, personal care, errands, light cleaning, transportation, companionship & 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.
5.0
(4)
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: Mobility assistance, companionship, personal care
5.0
"Shelly took care of my Grandmother for several years. She not only took great care of her, but she truly cared about her and her needs. We knew she was in great hands under Shelly's care."
Jennifer B.
Monique D.
New Providence, NJ
$25-26/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Monique and I'm a nanny in search of a full-time position. I am from Brazil and I've been living in the U. S. since 2016; I first came as an au pair and decided to continue my studies here in order to find better opportunities for the future. I studied some periods of nursing school in Brazil and also...
Monique can also help with: Carpooling, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I can't say enough good things about Monique. She has been a lifesaver during this pandemic and took on additional responsibilities. She is on time, strong communication skills, takes the kids on adventures, helps them with schoolwork, is great with them at the...
Julie D.
Azalea H.
Dunellen, NJ
$30-40/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi, I'm Azalea! I'm a loving mother of a wonderful 6-year-old girl and a newly licensed Registered Nurse. As both a mom and a healthcare professional, I'm skilled at managing multiple responsibilities and staying organized. Whether you need help with grocery shopping, running errands, or other tasks, I'm ready to assist and make...
5.0
"From our first interaction to our last Azalea was warm, personable, and professional. She provided compassionate care for my aunt who was discharged from the hospital into home hospice care this past summer. Even my aunt, who was very introverted and not at all a...
Care member
5.0
(3)
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: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
5.0
"Very caring, honest and trustful."
Linda M.
Mzia I.
Dunellen, NJ
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Mzia . I'm a very caring, friendly person and professional of my work. With long time experience , very good references, valid NJ drive license, with good language skill. I'm a legal of this country. I help to patients for housekeeping , laundry, shopping for food and other household requirements, preparing and...
Mzia can also help with: Light cleaning, hospice services, errands, dementia, live-in home care, meal prep & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"I just wanted to write this letter of recommendation for Mzia I. She was the caregiver for my mother Laura S. during the last three years of her life. Mzia was an excellent caregiver and incredible support for her. She was not only her companion but also her...
Dorothy F.
5.0
(3)
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: Organization, changing bed linens
5.0
"Lorraine has been a great help to our family. She is a wonderful person and someone we have come to rely on. She helps us in the morning getting the kids to school - unloading the dishwasher, packing lunches, getting the kids out the door, handling their school...
Care member
Tamara D.
Piscataway, NJ
$35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Professional care giver looking job to care elderly people. I have a 20 years of experience. I can help with all aspects of patients personal care . Also run errands , doctors appointments , help with medication and keep them happy and comfortable and active
Tamara can also help with: Light cleaning, transportation, personal care, meal prep, errands
Skills:
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
5.0
"Tamara is taking care of my elderly mom since November. She is an amazing and wonderful caregiver. She is punctual, warm, sense of humor and most important, takes care of my mom. We live out of state so it's so comforting to have a reliable and trustworthy...
Tracy K.
5.0
(1)
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: Window washing, general room cleaning, organization, kitchen cleaning, bathroom cleaning, changing bed linens & 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.
5.0
(1)
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 has been a very reliable driver for our teenage children. She has been easy to work with, is flexible, and shows care in what she does. We're so grateful to work with her. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
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: Light cleaning, dementia, hospice services, errands, companionship, meal prep & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Sopio is a caring and skilled caretaker. She speaks and understands English well and was able to engage my mother in stimulating conversations."
Sarah S.
Cathy M.
Maplewood, NJ
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Sweet, Responsible, Experienced Driving Child Care Provider Seeking F/t/ Position
5.0
(1)
I love children & engaging in activities that we both can learn from. I have experience taking care of kids from newborn up to the teenage years. I love to be involved in any way I can, whether it be running errands for the parents, carpooling, home organizing, activities, etc. I graduated from Caldwell University with a...
Cathy can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Cathy was amazing. She took care of our 5 kids for years. She was super organized and went way beyond the call of duty. She helped manage my whole house. We love her and she is part of the family!!!"
Kimi L.
Jordan M.
Fords, NJ
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
I Absolutely Love Making Kids Smile And Laugh And Becoming Like A Big Sister To Them.
3.0
(2)
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: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
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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....
Care member
5.0
(8)
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel & 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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Recent errand runner reviews in Colonia, NJ
Dorothy B.
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 whatever she could to make my dad...
- Nancy L.
Michelle S.
5.0
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. She is an extremely knowledgeable caregiver who has given my mother the very best in care. My mom was very fond of Michelle S and a family would be well-served...
- Care member
Allison L.
5.0
She is creative, caring. Thinks outside of the box. She doesn't sit around but loves to be active with kids. Very dependable. Great personality and will keep kids on schedule and follow parent directions.
- Mary H.
Kristina P.
5.0
Kristina supported my mother-in-law who has suffered from a stroke and had decreased mobility. She is very knowledgeable with physical therapy transfer techniques and overall care for seniors. She helped my mother-in-law with personal hygiene, meal preparations, companionship and therapy exercises...
- Beth K.
Pamela E.
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 always do what was in the best...
- Alicia B.
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FAQs for finding an errand runner in Colonia
In 2025, how much does it cost to hire an errand runner in Colonia, NJ?
Hiring an errand runner in Colonia, NJ on Care.com will cost an average of $21.00 per hour as of March 2025. This rate may vary depending on the experience each provider has, how often you will need the person to run errands for you and the types of tasks you need them to take care of.
How can I find a good errand runner in Colonia, NJ?
Start your search by filtering errand runners by distance from Colonia, NJ. There are currently 3 errand runners in Colonia. If you'd like to increase the number of candidates, you can expand the area of your search around the city. From there, compare candidates by hourly rate, experience, and the specific errand services they provide. Be sure to check reviews from other families in Colonia who have previously hired any of the providers that you are interested in.
What services will an errand runner provide in Colonia?
Errand runners can usually help you with anything that you need either at your house or going to places around Colonia. A few examples would be taking your laundry to the dry cleaning, shopping for groceries, helping you pack for a move, organizing your storage, driving your kids to and from activities around Colonia, etc. Errand runners are pretty flexible when it comes to helping you, with even the most random things.