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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.
I have the ability to move around and do any job, I like to drive in my car and make your day easier
Valentina S.
Elizabeth, NJ
$20-23/hr • 5 yrs exp
Caring & Responsible Babysitter | Errands & Household Help
Reliable and caring babysitter with experience providing a safe, fun, and nurturing environment for children of all ages. Bilingual in English and Spanish. Also available for errands, including grocery shopping, pickups/drop-offs, and household tasks. Organized, responsible, and committed to making life easier for busy families.
I am compassionate with older adults, understanding, I like to talk to them and have them tell me about their lives.
I can prepare meals, clean, bathe them.
I took care of an older adult in a wheelchair, he had a crane.
I can run errands.
My English is basic I speak spanish, but understand English.
Dayhana can also help with: Light cleaning, companionship, meal prep, live-in home care, errands, dementia & more
I've been a caregiver/nanny for the past 6 yrs for families in the central New Jersey area. For the first 4 years of my work experience I took care of a 11year old girl and her 14-year-old brother, a very nice family in Short Hills, New Jersey. My responsibilities were to walk their two friendly dogs, run errands such as...
Jenny can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
5.0
(2)
I love working with kids. I know how to travel using public transportation, prep for mealtime, do light laundry, run errands, clean up after kids help with homework, assist for bath and bedtime, and conduct both educational and fun activities. I have a 3-year-old toddler of my own who is the light and joy of my life.
Sukanya can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Suki is an absolute doll! Made sure my baby girl was always taken care of. She never gave me any hard times. 100% would recommend to anyone. Shes always on time, keeps my baby happy, and overall very loving as a babysitter. "
Care member
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
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Thank you for considering me as a candidate to care for your child/children! To start, I am infant, child, and adult CPR and First Aid certified. I am passionate about working with kids and have had babysitting jobs from the age of 15 including being a childcare worker over the summers in high school at a gym, to nannying for...
Corinne can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Corinne is a warm, loving, and sweet caretaker who cared for our 1 year old son regularly until unfortunately our needs changed and we required a schedule that did not fit hers. We regret very much that we are not be able to work with her anymore.
One aspect of...
Katie M.
Donnadeen H.
East Orange, NJ
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Certified Care Giver Available For Live In/out Positions. Available To Drive Client And Run Errands
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have worked as companion for the elderly some with but not limited to various stages of Dementia, Parkinson's, Diabetes, Hypertension, Cardiovascular and Respiratory illnesses, providing Range of Motion, Activities of Daily Living(ADLS), doing vitals signs, housekeeping and meal preparation for the clients. I have also...
Donnadeen can also help with: Dementia, personal care, live-in home care, hospice services, respite care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Donna is an experienced caring hardworking aide that is dedicated to proving the right care for the patient and the family. She is polite and respectful and knows when to give the family some privacy. She is warm and kind."
David S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hey there . My name is Surayyah and I am a 2018 graduate of Bloomfield College. My major was Sociology/Criminal Justice.
I have experience with all ages as well as the special needs population. I can provide great references, I have my own transportation, and I am also CPR certified. I have no problems running errands if...
Surayyah can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Surayyah was a tremendous help to our family, always willing to pitch in wherever we needed - shuttling our 3 kids to after-school activities, walking the dog, helping with homework, making the kids' dinner and more. She is reliable, shows initiative and the kids...
Sarah K.
5.0
(1)
I've been taking care of seniors for 17 years now and I love what I do. I am caring, dependable and have compassion. I have my own car and a valid license. My daily routine is helping my clients getting dress, preparing meals, showering, light house keeping, a. m/p. m care, I help with taking my clients to their doctors...
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"She worked for my mother for many years, and was the best care giver n and then she worked for my boyfriend for many years till they both passed away"
Care member
5.0
(7)
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, mobility assistance, live-in home care, dementia, hospice services, personal care & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Addy is reliable, kind and compassionate. She assist my father who was has stroke. She did her job perfectly. "
Care member
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: Transportation, meal prep, errands, personal care, light cleaning, companionship & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Pam is an excellent nursing assistant. She is competent with her care giving skills and she is extremely compassionate and able to communicate clearly. Pam is dependable and takes her responsibilities seriously. My mother is extremely satisfied with her...
Barbara M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I hope all is well. I am a very creative, and patient college student with 4 years of childcare experience, ranging from toddlers to teenagers. I also have experience teaching children to swim in my old lifeguard job. In addition to childcare, I am skilled in keeping children entertained, errand running, scheduling, inbox...
Sara can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
" Sarah was attentive, caring, and patient with our son. We felt completely at ease knowing our little one was in her capable hands. She engaged our child in age-appropriate activities, ensured their safety, and even tidied up after playtime. We highly recommend her...
Care member
5.0
(6)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm a non smoker with 10 years plus of experience with the elderly and non elderly. I have experience with diabetes, hospice , hip , shoulder and knee replacement surgery, Dementia , Alzheimer's, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis (MS) Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) vascular vain disease, stroke .
In addition, I have...
Tajah can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, dementia, hospice services, companionship, errands & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Tajah is very honest person also very reliable."
Patrick S.
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
"She is a very sweet lady and will go above and beyond."
Jennifer M.
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 two granddaughters, dog mom. I started a Personal Assistant service in 2019 after quickly realizing I am too young and energetic to...
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)
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: Meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"Angella was so sweet and nurturing to my child. She knew what to do and was always on time"
Janet M.
Clerissa D.
East Orange, NJ
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello moms and dads! I would love to find a great fit for a new nanny family. I have worked over 6 years as a nanny with the little ones from newborn to 12 years old. I love filling the days with arts and crafts, walks to the park, zoo trips, setting up play dates or even having a quiet afternoon at home. I've mastered twins and...
Clerissa can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
Early Education
5.0
"She was wonderful with my 7 year old daughter! When Clerissa came over my daughter would completely forget about me. Clerissa had fun games and engaging activities to do with my daughter. "
Ryanna D.
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: Personal care, mobility assistance, companionship
5.0
"Shelly is incredibly responsible and self-directed when taking care of someone. She is astute and sensitive in understanding the needs of the older person in her care, and she's proactive when she senses that something is wrong or that little things can be changed...
Gerard R.
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Recent errand runner reviews in Elizabeth, NJ
Sukanya P.
5.0
We had a FaceTime interview. Suki had a great personality and was very easy to talk to. Her references had great things to say about her too. We ended up hiring someone else who’s available sooner, otherwise we would have gone with Suki.
- Care member
Lorraine D.
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 drop offs and then returning for...
- Care member
Corinne W.
5.0
Corinne is a warm, loving, and sweet caretaker who cared for our 1 year old son regularly until unfortunately our needs changed and we required a schedule that did not fit hers. We regret very much that we are not be able to work with her anymore.
One aspect of Corinne is the responsible,...
- Katie M.
Donnadeen H.
5.0
Provides excellent, professional and loving care for my elderly aunt. I think she is one of the best you will be able to find. I trust her completely.
- Joanne M.
Surayyah M.
5.0
Surayyah was a tremendous help to our family, always willing to pitch in wherever we needed - shuttling our 3 kids to after-school activities, walking the dog, helping with homework, making the kids' dinner and more. She is reliable, shows initiative and the kids love her.
- Sarah K.
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FAQs for finding an errand runner in Elizabeth
In 2025, how much does it cost to hire an errand runner in Elizabeth, NJ?
Hiring an errand runner in Elizabeth, NJ on Care.com will cost an average of $16.60 per hour as of February 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 Elizabeth, NJ?
Start your search by filtering errand runners by distance from Elizabeth, NJ. There are currently 5 errand runners in Elizabeth. 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 Elizabeth who have previously hired any of the providers that you are interested in.
What services will an errand runner provide in Elizabeth?
Errand runners can usually help you with anything that you need either at your house or going to places around Elizabeth. 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 Elizabeth, etc. Errand runners are pretty flexible when it comes to helping you, with even the most random things.