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Hi! I'm Jaimee and I'm 20 years old. I'm going to be a junior at Seton Hall University, studying Diplomacy and International Relations on track for law school once I graduate. I'm in South Orange for the summer so I would love some extra opportunities for jobs, so running errands seemed like a great one!
Sophia R.
South Orange, NJ
$18-28/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hi my names Sophia I am currently a junior at Seton Hall University and am originally from San Diego. I grew up babysitting and working in the childcare room for my church. A couple years ago I started full time nannying when I wasn't in school (summer and winter breaks) and even joined a nannying agency to book jobs. I am...
Sophia can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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: Live-in home care, personal care
5.0
"She's wonderful....competent, patient, reliable. Feel very fortunate to have found her."
Gloria W.
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: 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.
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 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. "
Care member
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 took care of my Grandmother for several years. She not only took great care of her, but she truly cared about her and her needs. We knew she was in great hands under Shelly's care."
Jennifer B.
Monique D.
New Providence, NJ
$25-26/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Monique and I'm a nanny in search of a full-time position. I am from Brazil and I've been living in the U. S. since 2016; I first came as an au pair and decided to continue my studies here in order to find better opportunities for the future. I studied some periods of nursing school in Brazil and also...
Monique can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I can't say enough good things about Monique. She has been a lifesaver during this pandemic and took on additional responsibilities. She is on time, strong communication skills, takes the kids on adventures, helps them with schoolwork, is great with them at the...
Julie D.
Pamela E.
Newark, NJ
$25/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
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, errands, transportation, meal prep, personal care, companionship & 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
(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 was and is the literal BEST assistant, housekeeper and friend ever. Deirdre went above and beyond every single day. She was dedicated, a great enthusiastic and conscientious worker who came with a smile and excellent skills. Deirdre showed up on time daily...
Melissa F.
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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Victoria is great! She has babysat my
1.5 yo daughter and my dog. Victoria is very punctual and does great keeping my daughter entertained. She has also dog sat for us when we are out of town and allows my dog to stay at her house. Highly recommend Victoria!"
Kate D.
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, window washing, general room cleaning, bathroom cleaning, kitchen cleaning, organization & 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
(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: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
5.0
"She is a very sweet lady and will go above and beyond."
Jennifer M.
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"She's a wholesome person and Is good with kids my kids loves her"
Hanna B.
5.0
(3)
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: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Our family has been blessed with Donna and we are very happy to have her in our lives. She’s an exceptional educator who understands children of all ages with various needs. I watched my daughter grow academically, emotionally and socially under Donna’s care. I...
Care member
4.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have extensive personal/ professional experience caring for elderly. I was the primary care giver for my grandmother who passed away recently. I'm very passionate about helping the elders as they're the ones that helped us become who we are today. I am reliable, trustworthy and patient. I'm compassionate, empathetic, attentive...
Deniz can also help with: Errands, companionship, transportation, hospice services
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"This note is to say thank you for all your kindness and the excellent care you provided after Mom's return from the hospital. You bringing the most beautiful bouquet of flowers to mom on your first day still bring tears to my eyes. You are such a gem Deniz. We can...
Kara F.
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: Dementia, personal care, mobility assistance, companionship, live-in home care, hospice services & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Addy is reliable, kind and compassionate. She assist my father who was has stroke. She did her job perfectly. "
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep & 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...
Care member
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: Companionship, dementia, light cleaning, hospice services, meal prep, errands & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
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.
5.0
(8)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
I can help you with pick up, drop-offs within Caldwell, Roseland, and Essex Fells. I work until 3-ish so I am unable to travel to towns that are further away. I can run your errands and do food shopping too. I respond to everyone that sends me a message even if I am unavailable to help, as a common courtesy.
I have two teenage...
Roseanne can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"I was recently in New Jersey for a wedding thankfully I found Roseanne she watched my children in a hotel room two nights in a row she was friendly courteous on time and I never had to worry about my children while I was gone I highly recommend her and would...
Kathleen K.
I have run errands for every member of my family whenever they need it and am happy to help you with yours!
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Recent errand runner reviews in South Orange, NJ
Nana K.
5.0
She's wonderful....competent, patient, reliable. Feel very fortunate to have found her.
- Gloria W.
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
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
Rochelle S.
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 to make the person's quality of...
- Gerard R.
Monique D.
5.0
I can't say enough good things about Monique. She has been a lifesaver during this pandemic and took on additional responsibilities. She is on time, strong communication skills, takes the kids on adventures, helps them with schoolwork, is great with them at the pool and is good about disciplining...
- Julie D.
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FAQs for finding an errand runner in South Orange
In 2024, how much does it cost to hire an errand runner in South Orange, NJ?
Hiring an errand runner in South Orange, NJ on Care.com will cost an average of $17.00 per hour as of December 2024. 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 South Orange, NJ?
Start your search by filtering errand runners by distance from South Orange, NJ. There are currently 2 errand runners in South Orange. 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 South Orange who have previously hired any of the providers that you are interested in.
What services will an errand runner provide in South Orange?
Errand runners can usually help you with anything that you need either at your house or going to places around South Orange. 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 South Orange, etc. Errand runners are pretty flexible when it comes to helping you, with even the most random things.