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Errand runners in Elizabeth, NJ
Pamela E.
Newark, NJ
$25/hr • 2 yrs exp
4.8
(3)
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, errands, personal care, companionship, transportation & 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
(2)
Hi, my name is Marlo! I'm a professional nanny with over 7 years of experience providing exceptional care for children of all ages, including newborns. I am passionate about fostering a positive environment where children can grow, learn, and thrive through educational activities, creative play, and nurturing support.
I've had...
5.0
"Marlo is amazing. She is one of the best babysitters we have ever used. Professional but fantastic energy, easy to communicate with, helpful and fun! Highly recommend we were so lucky to be connected to her while we were here on vacation. "
Care member
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, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel & 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
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Martha and I have raised 3 children of my own who have now moved on to be independent. I have been a nanny for the past 10 years and have worked extensively with newborns all the way to 14-year-olds. The family that I am currently working with is moving out of state and I am looking for a full time position...
Martha can also help with: Travel, meal prep
5.0
"Martha has worked for our family for 2 years and has become part of our family. She was absolutely great with my three kids. She was in charge of detailed day to day tasks that included meal prep, feeding, playing, a few house up-keeps, occasional errands, but most...
Claudia M.
Gilma P.
Jersey City, NJ
$15/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I've been working as a nanny for over 10 years and I enjoy every second of it. There is not one moment I regret spending time and helping the children out. I have worked as a nanny for many families over the past 10 years taking care of newborns to teenagers. I consider myself more than a child care provider. I like to consider...
Gilma can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Gilma provided three wonderful years of full-time care for our two boys, over which she came to feel like a member of our family. If they both didn’t need to be in school now, we never would have given her up. She is both so loving and so skillful with kids, even...
Anne B.
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
5.0
"Miss Shelly took care of my daughter from age 4 months to 2.5 years old. Taking her out of daycare and having Miss Shelly was the best decision I've ever made. Miss Shelly is loving, honest, dependable, and amazing with children. I don't know what we would of done...
Brooke S.
5.0
(2)
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!"
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello there! My name is Loren. I'm a very positive, kind and reliable person who has around 4 years of experience in child-care; specially with 3 years old to 6 years old (but has also worked with 5 months-2 years old). I've worked as a teacher's assistant at an after school program, as well as babysitting for multiple families...
Loren can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping
5.0
"Loren is the most caring, sweetest person ever. She has so much patience, my kids adore her ! "
Care member
Jack B.
New York, NY
$25/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hi! My name is Jack!
Hello! My name is Jack. I was born and raised in Denver Colorado. I've lived all over the world and speak Spanish as well as English. In college, I studied nursing and went through my clinicals, I have worked in multiple healthcare settings, from memory care units to a level one trauma unit in the emergency...
Jack can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Jack is very responsible, has a strong attention to detail, is kind, thoughtful, and patient. "
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.
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
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.
Katera P.
Maplewood, NJ
$25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
As a big sister of two younger brothers and a younger sister, I've learned the responsibilities of handling children at a young age. I'm mature, reliable, and punctual. I take initiative and take charge but still create a fun environment for kids.
I have worked privately with multiple families over the years as a...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Katera helped watch our 2 boys on New Year's. She was prompt, very responsible and the kids warmed up to her quickly. Absolutely would hire again!"
Danielle W.
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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
CNA
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.
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: General room cleaning, kitchen cleaning, changing bed linens, organization, bathroom cleaning, window washing & 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.
Jessica R.
Belleville, NJ
$20/hr • 6 yrs exp
I Am Able To Watch Your Child Whenever It Is Convenient For You I Love Working With Children.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Jess I am a 23-year-old nursing student. I have plenty of babysitting experience I have babysat for kids ages 4-10 and willing to work with any age. I am willing to help run any errands necessary. I've held a steady job for 6 years and handle responsibility very well. Please don't hesitate to contact me and I will...
Jessica can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"She's a wholesome person and Is good with kids my kids loves her"
Hanna B.
Donna S.
Belleville, NJ
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
I Am Available For Senior Care/ Looking For Part time Long Term Steady Work.
5.0
(6)
Hi
I'm Donna,
I have over 15 years experience taking care of the elderly.
I have done anything from companionship to cooking & light clean ups such as washing dishes and laundry.
Also I have run errands including food shopping, post office and various places for their daily personal needs
I also have experience caring for...
Donna can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep, companionship, mobility assistance & more
5.0
"Donna was great. Very hands on and pays attention to detail. Best experience I've had with Care.com. Would hire again without hesitation. Two thumbs up!!"
Paul C.
4.6
(9)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I am a 39-year-old mother of one wonderful 14-year-old girl now a 9th grader and she is the love of my life! I have over 13+ years of experience as a nanny. I can provide excellent verifiable reference available. I am seeking work ideally in Brooklyn and Staten Island, Manhattan. I am a hands on individual who enjoys arts and...
Erika can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Erika is a wonderful caregiver. She is insightful, experienced, focused, and dependable. She took care of my son since he was one month old while I was at work. Erika was always on-time, communicative and responsive by phone and text. She is eager to help around...
Leah L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a 32-year-old living in Hoboken! I do have a full-time job but my mornings are flexible before 10 a.m. and I am free on the weekends! I have had lots of experience working with children over the years- being a ski instructor/coach, camp counselor and babysitting my little sisters, cousins and neighbors throughout the...
Julia can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"Julia started on a tough few days when my spouse was out of town and was a blessing. She was able to immediately handle the morning routine with my two, sometimes feisty, kids. She did minor chores to help out without being asked and has immediately gone to the top...
Alex F.
I am very responsible and have had experience running errands and helping around the house because of my previous job as a home health aide. I have flexible hours and am willing to help!
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Recent errand runner reviews in Elizabeth, NJ
Pamela E.
4.0
In my experience with Pamela, I found her to be pleasant, punctual, knowledgeable and eager to assist. She can be trusted.
- Care member
Marlo G.
5.0
Marlo was very helpful and always going above and beyond to make sure that things were taken care of. Will work with her again and highly recommend her to anyone else seeking this type of service.
- Care member
Sara H.
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 for any parent looking for a...
- Care member
Martha M.
5.0
Martha has worked for our family for 2 years and has become part of our family. She was absolutely great with my three kids. She was in charge of detailed day to day tasks that included meal prep, feeding, playing, a few house up-keeps, occasional errands, but most importantly kept them safe. In her...
- Claudia M.
Gilma P.
5.0
Gilma provided three wonderful years of full-time care for our two boys, over which she came to feel like a member of our family. If they both didn’t need to be in school now, we never would have given her up. She is both so loving and so skillful with kids, even at challenging ages (such as when...
- Anne B.
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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 $17.17 per hour as of April 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 6 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.