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60 errand runners are listed in Newark, NJ
The average posted rate is $21/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby errand runners is 5 years
Errand runners in Newark, NJ
I have two younger sisters both of which I cared for. Assisted with meal preparation, running errands, and providing general household support.
I'd describe my personality as detail oriented, charismatic, and compassionate.
Ashton can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Ashton A.
Newark, NJ
$25-50/hr
Hey there!
I have 2 years of experience working with spinal cord injuries (SCI) and wheelchair individuals. Assisted with meal preparation, personal care (including bathroom and showering), transportation to appointments, running errands, and providing general household support.
My care journey started with my mother who...
Ashton can also help with: Live-in home care, meal prep, errands, transportation, light cleaning
Ashton A.
Newark, NJ
$25-50/hr
Hey there!
I have 2 years of experience working with spinal cord injuries (SCI) and wheelchair individuals. Assisted with meal preparation, personal care (including bathroom and showering), transportation to appointments, running errands, and providing general household support.
My care journey started with my mother who...
3.0
(1)
I run errands for the elderly. I also work as a part-time nurse's aide with sick people.
Pauline can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, personal care, errands
3.0
"Just telephone interview was made; not enough experience."
Cathy C.
Nana K.
Livingston, NJ
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have worked as a caregiver/companion since 2008. My main job responsibilities were - running errands, meal preparation, grocery shopping, making appointments, transportation, assisting with daily activities.
Nana can also help with: Personal care, live-in home care
5.0
"She's wonderful....competent, patient, reliable. Feel very fortunate to have found her."
Gloria W.
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: Travel, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep & 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.
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
(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
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: Hospice services, dementia, respite care, live-in home care, personal 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
(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: Hospice services, companionship, personal care, mobility assistance, dementia, live-in home care & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Addie was so helpful to my family. She did a live-in for my father last year July. She was with him for 5 months before my father's passing. She is kind, respectful and took care of my father so well. They go out for walks, dinner and do some coloring together. We...
Ashley R.
5.0
(8)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I'm Victoria, a passionate and dedicated childcare professional with 14 years of experience nurturing and caring for children of all ages. I started my journey as a mother's helper at 12 years old and have since honed my skills in caring for multiple children, including those with special needs.
What sets me apart is my...
Victoria can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I highly recommend Victoria as a top-notch babysitter. She is incredibly flexible with her schedule and always goes above and beyond to accommodate our needs. Her communication skills are superb, and she always keeps me informed of any changes or updates.
What I...
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.
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, errands, companionship, hospice services, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
5.0
"Taj took great care of my Dad! She is professional, caring, reliable and became part of our family! "
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello there, I'm Neissa, friends and family call me TINA. I am a college student and what most people would call a " neat freak", fortunately it turned out to be a positive thing because I have been a reliable Housekeeper for over 7 years, I have worked in some of the most luxurious homes in New York providing museum-quality...
Neissa can also help with: Changing bed linens, bathroom cleaning, general room cleaning, kitchen cleaning, carpet cleaning, organization & more
5.0
"She is unbelievably reliable and thorough, she comes in once a week to clean our apartment and we couldn't be happier. I would definitely recommend her services!"
Kris S.
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: Companionship, mobility assistance, 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.
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: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
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.
Raysa G.
Brooklyn, NY
$25-28/hr
5.0
(1)
Hello, I am Raysa. I've been a Home Health Aide for 3 years, and caring for others is something I truly enjoy. I help with daily tasks like bathing, dressing, meal prep, and medication reminders, but I also make sure my clients feel comfortable, safe, and supported. Whether it's keeping the house tidy, running errands, or just...
Raysa can also help with: Meal prep, errands, companionship, transportation, personal care, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"I'm writing in Raysa’s favor since she is an extremely loving and helpful person. She treated my grandmother as if she were her own. She would do anything she could to make her life simpler. My grandmother was really fortunate to have Raysa as her caregiver. Raysa...
Care member
5.0
(5)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Lizel, I attended college for Education (birth-2nd grade) however, I have experience with all ages. I am friendly, outgoing, active, reliable, trustworthy, and fun. I am knowledgeable in child care and child education. I have 8+ years of being a nanny/babysitter. I am willing to meal prep, give dinner, bath,...
Lizel can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Lizel was wonderful with my 3.5 month old son! She was calm and confident, and clearly experienced with newborns. I highly recommend her. "
Care member
Jack B.
New York, NY
$25/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
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: Carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
CPR
5.0
"Jack is very responsible, has a strong attention to detail, is kind, thoughtful, and patient. "
Care member
5.0
(6)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Kait! I have 12 years of child care experience (8 yrs babysitting, 4 yrs full-time nanny). I can help with light housekeeping and carpooling. I am comfortable running errands around NYC and taking children to/from school, activities and playdates. I can help with children's meals and meal prep. I do not smoke or drink...
Kait can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kait, lovely friendly professional arrived on time, was very engaging with our twin girl toddlers. They took to her straight away and we arrived home to her reading softly to them. We felt they were in good hands. "
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Recent errand runner reviews in Newark, NJ
Pauline R.
3.0
Just telephone interview was made; not enough experience.
- Cathy C.
Nana K.
5.0
She's wonderful....competent, patient, reliable. Feel very fortunate to have found her.
- Gloria W.
Cathy M.
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.
Joyce B.
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
Barbara N.
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
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FAQs for finding an errand runner in Newark
In 2025, how much does it cost to hire an errand runner in Newark, NJ?
Hiring an errand runner in Newark, NJ on Care.com will cost an average of $21.74 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 Newark, NJ?
Start your search by filtering errand runners by distance from Newark, NJ. There are currently 23 errand runners in Newark. 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 Newark who have previously hired any of the providers that you are interested in.
What services will an errand runner provide in Newark?
Errand runners can usually help you with anything that you need either at your house or going to places around Newark. 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 Newark, etc. Errand runners are pretty flexible when it comes to helping you, with even the most random things.