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Rebecca G.


Elizabeth, NJ

$17-20/hr1 yrs exp

Joyful Companion and Errand Runner

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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.
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Marlen T.


Elizabeth, NJ

$16-21/hr3 yrs exp

Run Errands

I have the ability to move around and do any job, I like to drive in my car and make your day easier
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Dayhana D.


Elizabeth, NJ

$15-20/hr8 yrs exp

Full Or Part Time

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: Meal prep, companionship, light cleaning, errands, dementia, live-in home care & 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: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
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Sukanya P.


Jersey City, NJ

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Sukanya

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, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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. "

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Kaycee L.


Colonia, NJ

$18-24/hr4 yrs exp

Outgoing Babysitter

I have 4 years of experience. I enjoy spending time and taking care of children, I love pets, and I enjoy helping out when needed (ex. cleaning, running errands). I am currently a nursing student and I am CPR and AED certified as well.
Kaycee can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Kaycee is a kind, funny, focused young woman with a huge heart. She is reliable, organized and did I mention funny? She loves children and children love her. She is definitely the best choice to care for your loved ones."

Jodi L.

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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 is AMAZING! She quickly became an extended member of our little family, and we are so glad she came into our lives. She is so wonderful in a plethora of ways: *Reliable - Always on time (and sometimes early!). She will be there when you ask to her to be...

Sameen M.

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Donnadeen H.


East Orange, NJ

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Certified Care Giver Available For Live In/out Positions. Available To Drive Client And Run Errands

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: Hospice services, live-in home care, respite care, dementia, personal care
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Home Health Aide

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.

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Corinne W.


New York, NY

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Columbia Masters Student Seeking Babysitting Opps

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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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.

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Surayyah M.


Orange, NJ

$20-25/hr7 yrs exp

Sitter

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: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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.

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Joyce B.


West Orange, NJ

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time Or Live In/Out Care Giver

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"

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Georgette M.


East Orange, NJ

$17/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced, Certified, Professional Female CareGiver

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I am an Experienced Certified Home Health Aid. I have over 10 years of experience, caring for the elderly, including; Hospice Care, elderly with Dementia/Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, Diabetes, Stroke, COPD, CHF, Cancers and patients on Dialysis. I have experience in managing and administering medications. Experience with using...
Georgette can also help with: Live-in home care, dementia, errands, hospice services, companionship, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

Home Health Aide

5.0
"I wouldn’t even know how to describe how incredible of a caregiver and human Georgette is. She joined our family to help care for our mom during an unpredictable and scary time when we were in disarray and despair. Georgette was our rock and got my mom through the...

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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: Personal care, companionship, mobility assistance, dementia, live-in home care, hospice services & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Addy is a God send. She has become part of the family, and always goes above and beyond her duty. She has helped guide my family through some of the hard decisions associated with elder care. We had used nursing agencies before, but the level of attention Addy...

Fernando A.

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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: Transportation, companionship, light cleaning, meal prep, personal care, errands & 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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Tajah O.


Hillside, NJ

$20-40/hr10 yrs exp

Senior care

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: Errands, hospice services, meal prep, companionship, dementia, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Tajah has become family to us! She cared for our sister who suffered from a neuro degenerative disease. Tajah was there for Mary through thick and thin - laughing, crying, praying, lifting her spirits when they were low, advocating on her behalf to make sure she...

Sheila B.

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Shynette C.


Jersey City, NJ

$22/hr10 yrs exp

A little about me - I am an experienced babysitter looking to help families in need of child care or assistance. I am available for date nights, overnight, weekends, carpool, or errand runs. Please feel free to reach out.
Shynette can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Shynette has been working with my family for the past 6 years helping with school dropoff/pick up and babysitting for us when we need to run errands, have to work or date nights. She works great with children, keeps the children occupied with various indoor and...

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Sara H.


Lyndhurst, NJ

$20-27/hr2 yrs exp

Fun, Patient, And Easy Going Sitter

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: Travel, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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...

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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 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. "

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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: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
5.0
"Very caring, honest and trustful."

Linda M.

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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: 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.

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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.

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Kaycee L.

5.0

Kaycee is a kind, funny, focused young woman with a huge heart. She is reliable, organized and did I mention funny? She loves children and children love her. She is definitely the best choice to care for your loved ones.

- Jodi L.

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

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.

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.

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