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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
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
A little about myself: I have worked as a home health aide for over23 years. I worked both privately and through an agency. For the last 18 years I have worked for a nursing home as an nursing assistant. During my schooling I completed my CPR certification and completed my Nursing Assistance license. I am bilingual...
Sandra can also help with: Home modification, dementia, visiting physician, personal care, hospice services
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Sandra was trustworthy, reliable, flexable, punctual, extremely caring, and always busy helping around the house straightening up.
She took care of both my mother (while in the end stages of pancreatic cancer) and my father who was unable to walk and suffers from...
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Kerry W.
East Orange, NJ
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
License Nursing assistant for over 13 years passionate about my work . Provide round the clock service. Prepare healthy meals. Assist with daily activities. Run errands Accompany. clients to doctors appointment Medication reminder
Kerry can also help with: Live-in home care, companionship, hospice services, light cleaning, dementia, errands & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
Licensed Nurse
5.0
"Kerry is hard work and she get things done and make sure her patients will take caring off"
Sidonia D.
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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She lived a little too far from me but she is amazing. Very punctual and has a driven spark. I wish her luck in her luck in her future career."
Natblida C.
Carol A.
New York, NY
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(7)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Carol and I am an energetic mom of three grown children. I have many years of experience caring for any age and stage your child is in. I am at my best when I am around babies and children! I am a warm, kind, and understanding person and am quick to solve any situation that can be challenging in a calm way. I...
Carol can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Carol was absolutely amazing! She is trustworthy, dependable, and I would absolutely hire her again.
My daughter loved her time with Carol and we felt so comfortable as soon as she came in. She agreed to come in for a date night and she quickly put us at ease."
Asia M.
Oyindamola A.
New York, NY
$17-18/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I love working with children after growing up with several younger ones. I enjoy baking, reading, watching movies and just being someone they can trust. I have baby sitted for several families and friends back in England which I immensely enjoyed. I am a non-smoker able to cook/help with meal prep, run errands, do light house...
5.0
"My kids LOVE Oyinda! She provided after-school care for our twins when they were in preschool. She picked them up from school, took them home for a snack and played with them until we arrived home. She had them outside everyday (weather permitting), playgrounds,...
Laurie R.
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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
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.
Kaitlyn D.
Brooklyn, NY
$18-30/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi, my name is Kaitie! I have around 8 years of experience caring for other people's children, and my siblings and niece. I am a very reliable, patient, and creative person having most of my experience with children ranging from 6mo to 5 years of age. With me, your children will receive appropriate care, and I'm willing to do...
Kaitlyn can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance
5.0
"We have absolutely loved having Kaitlyn care for our kids. She has been a regular on our babysitting roster for years! We have counted on her for both nights out and weekends away. She can always be counted on to be on time and keep the kids safe and cared for. My...
Amy R.
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: Travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision & 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.
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, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, travel, 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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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: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hey everyone! My name is Samantha and I am looking to work with a family! I have 8 years of childcare experience and have been working as a behavior therapist with children with autism for nearly two years now. I have experience in working with children ranging from newborn to 12 years old. I have recently been working with...
Samantha can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"My family and I love Samantha! She really cares for our children and is very trustworthy, any family would be lucky to have her."
Stephanie C.
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
(5)
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: Dementia, companionship, light cleaning, mobility assistance, meal prep, errands & more
5.0
"Donna is a very caring person. I have known her since childhood. She is mild mannered and has extensive experience caring for others. I highly recommend her. I believe she would be an asset to your company."
Cheryl H.
Alexis M.
New York, NY
$18-20/hr • 6 yrs exp
Part-time Caregiver For Children, Pets, House-watching, And Errand-running Available
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'd love to help you out with pet-sitting, and as someone with ample experience walking and sitting, I'd be a great fit to help you out. I've been pet-sitting for 6+ years, and have a cat of my own as well as a list of references I can provide. Looking forward to getting in touch and finding out more about what you're...
Alexis can also help with: Pet walking
5.0
"Alexis was amazing helping with our four legged baby! She was in constant communication with us and sent pictures as well! She was also available at short notice. She is very friendly and has such a great demeanor! Would definitely use her again and have multiple...
Natalee T.
5.0
(2)
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 took care of my son. I was amazed how he warmed up to her; as he’s usually not so friendly with anybody else but his parents. She is very responsible and caring. My son loves learning Spanish with her. "
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5.0
(4)
Hello. for over 20 years I have created fun learning adventures and experiences for children newborn thru high school age. I am able to nanny, tutor, carpool, travel, cook, clean, shop, run errands, do light housekeeping, take care of pets, do kids laundry, etc. I have a flexible schedule and would love to create and carry out...
Donna can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Donna has watched my girls throughout the years and has always been reliable, caring, and fun. "
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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: Changing bed linens, organization, bathroom cleaning, window washing, general room cleaning, kitchen cleaning & 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.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Companion /Caregiver /Housekeeping.
Mature, Dependable, Compassionate.
Speaks Clear English.
PATIENT + KIND always.
Several years as caregiver to elderly parents.
Father fell, broke hip, had lung cancer.
Mother had dementia, heart issues.
Housecleaning, errands/shopping, bill paying, doctor appt, meal prep,...
5.0
"Deirdre is the exact kind of caregiver we were looking for to help our mother a few hours every week. She is honest, dependable, competent, and very caring. From the very first time we spoke, it was easy to see that Deirdre has a very calm and pleasant...
Joanne Z.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 5 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: Companionship, live-in home care, errands, dementia, hospice services, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Georgette was a great care giver to my mother. She saw after her every need and I never worried about my mother not getting the best quality care. "
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Symone W.
New York, NY
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced, Flexible And College-educated Sitter (French Speaker)
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello and welcome to the profile of your new weekend babysitter! My name is Symone, I'm a 25-year-old student working toward a dual gradate degree in law and business. I've lived in New York City for several years I wanted to continue to foster my love of connecting with children by continuing to babysit. I have 8+ years of...
Symone can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Symone was great. She was on time, asked great questions and my daughter loved her. She is very responsible and we will happily hire her again. "
Teresa G.
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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep & 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.
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Recent errand runner reviews in Newark, NJ
Sandra L.
5.0
Sandra was trustworthy, reliable, flexable, punctual, extremely caring, and always busy helping around the house straightening up.
She took care of both my mother (while in the end stages of pancreatic cancer) and my father who was unable to walk and suffers from dimentia. She was able to transfer...
- Care member
Kerry W.
5.0
Kerry is hard work and she get things done and make sure her patients will take caring off
- Sidonia D.
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
Carol A.
5.0
Carol is a kind and diligent caregiver. She helped us with on-site babysitting during my son's wedding. We had a room upstairs and the 2 two year olds could come and go; one fell asleep during the evening. My daughter needed a rest and she was on the couch in the next room and heard Carol...
- Beth G.
Oyindamola A.
5.0
My kids LOVE Oyinda! She provided after-school care for our twins when they were in preschool. She picked them up from school, took them home for a snack and played with them until we arrived home. She had them outside everyday (weather permitting), playgrounds, picnics, indoors were arts and...
- Laurie R.
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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.