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Errand runners in Metuchen, NJ
My name is Melynda and I am just coming off of a 20 year meeting/event planning career. I am taking a break so that I can be home for my children in the afternoons/evenings. I am looking for work as an assistant, event/party planner, errand runner, babysitter, date night sitter, grocery shopper, etc. I am available 9:00 a.m. -...
Melynda J.
Metuchen, NJ
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Mom-Helper-Babysitter-Pet Sitter-Elderly Care-Extraordinaire
My name is Melynda and I am a wonderfully happy, outgoing, kind and personable. I am looking for work as a mothers helper, babysitter, elderly care helper, errand runner, date night sitter, grocery shopper, etc. I have a full time job but need extra income, so am willing to help out as needed on nights or weekends. I love people...
Melynda can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
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.
Aida Z.
South River, NJ
$30/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Aida. I enjoy taking care of seniors. I have been doing companion care for over 4 years. I am willing to drive to doctors appointments, run errands and do house chores.
CHHA certified. No smoking.
Aida can also help with: Personal care, errands, meal prep, light cleaning, respite care, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Aida was an amazing caretaker for my mother. She was very reliable and was always punctual each day. She was patient, kind, gentle and a great support for not only my mother but our entire family. We honestly do not know what we would have done without her. She is...
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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: Personal care, meal prep, errands, light cleaning, transportation
Skills:
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
CNA
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
(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: Dementia, personal care, visiting physician
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
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello ! My name is Lisa I'm a retired certified dental assistant. . I enjoy working with seniors. I have been doing companion care for over 5years I am willing to drive, run errands, drive to appointments, cook, clean .
Lisa can also help with: Companionship, errands, transportation
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Lisa cared for my mom for several months. My mom was quite picky. We actually met several caregivers and Lisa stood out. My mom was quite pleased with Lisa's easy going personality. Lisa aimed to please. She was conscientious to the details I set in place. I was...
Gina D.
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 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.
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: Companionship, personal care, dementia, errands, light cleaning, meal prep & 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.
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 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.
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...
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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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
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
(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: Hospice services, dementia, meal prep, companionship, errands, light cleaning & 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.
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.
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: Dementia, light cleaning, live-in home care, hospice services, meal prep, errands & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Zia is a kind , compassionate , caring and giving person. She has great skills in taking care of the Elderly which helps the family ease their worries ."
Susan E.
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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Allison is amazing!! We are a military family and I am a nurse so Allison is a true blessing to us. Allison has worked with my family for over a year and our family love her. We have a 3 year old and a 9 year old and she is awesome with them. She worked for us full...
Rakelia P.
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. "
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I have 10 years of experience with managing clients schedules and running various errands when needed. I can help with Moving Services and Shopping.
I am willing to do grocery shopping and any other errands and odd jobs that are needed. I have experience doing this for an elderly woman.
Hi!
I love helping people. I have over 3 years of experience as a shopper and driver, with over 700 orders completed for customers. I also have 2 years of experience as a driver. I love driving, and can drive anyone or anything anywhere. I had 2 dogs growing up, and was in charge of taking care of pets for multiple...
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Recent errand runner reviews in Metuchen, 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.
Aida Z.
5.0
Aida was an amazing caretaker for my mother. She was very reliable and was always punctual each day. She was patient, kind, gentle and a great support for not only my mother but our entire family. We honestly do not know what we would have done without her. She is very professional but also made my...
- Care member
Tamara D.
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 caretaker for my mom. I recommend her...
- Tracy K.
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...
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Lisa F.
5.0
Lisa cared for my mom for several months. My mom was quite picky. We actually met several caregivers and Lisa stood out. My mom was quite pleased with Lisa's easy going personality. Lisa aimed to please. She was conscientious to the details I set in place. I was also quite picky, as I knew my mom...
- Gina D.
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FAQs for finding an errand runner in Metuchen
In 2025, how much does it cost to hire an errand runner in Metuchen, NJ?
Hiring an errand runner in Metuchen, NJ on Care.com will cost an average of $20.00 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 Metuchen, NJ?
Start your search by filtering errand runners by distance from Metuchen, NJ. There are currently 2 errand runners in Metuchen. 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 Metuchen who have previously hired any of the providers that you are interested in.
What services will an errand runner provide in Metuchen?
Errand runners can usually help you with anything that you need either at your house or going to places around Metuchen. 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 Metuchen, etc. Errand runners are pretty flexible when it comes to helping you, with even the most random things.