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60 personal assistants are listed in Colonia, NJ
The average posted rate is $21/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby personal assistants is 2 years
Personal assistants in Colonia, NJ
Petal M.
Colonia, NJ
$20-30/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
"As a compassionate and dedicated caregiver, I have a passion for helping others maintain their independence and quality of life. With (number)years experience in the caregiving field. I have developed a strong skillset in assisting individuals with daily task managing medications, and providing emotional support. My warm and...
Petal can also help with: Personal care, live-in home care, dementia, errands, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Petal is a dependable hard working young women. She does very well for all kinds of people. She will be an asset to any job she applies for. I recommend her highly"
Carol S.
5.0
(1)
Here's a little bit about me. My name is Elizabeth, but I prefer to be called Liz. I am a mother of 3 sons and a grandmother to 2 beautiful granddaughters, whom I adore. I also had another very important person in my life, my mother.
I, personally took care of my mother for over 10 years. My mother suffered from mental...
Elizabeth can also help with: Errands, mobility assistance, companionship, meal prep, dementia, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Elizabeth has been working with my mom for over the past 2 years. She is an amazing person and an absolute caring care taker. I wouldn't ask for a better person to care for my loved one.
"
Care member
Dawn C.
Colonia, NJ
$25/hr • 3 yrs exp
I am a very caring person. Very sweet love to take care of others I work in a restaurant full time and walk dogs part time. I love to assist and cater to older people
Dawn can also help with: Transportation, companionship, light cleaning, errands
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
(6)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello, My name is Teona. I'm 30 years old and have 5 years experience as a caregiver/companion. I'm from country Georgia, college graduate.
I have experience with dementia, memory care, stroke, Parkinson's disease, diabetes, mobility assistance. I love helping people and especially elder. I was inspired to work as a caregiver...
Teona can also help with: Errands, home modification, dementia, live-in home care, light cleaning, companionship & more
Skills:
Wound Care
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Teaona provided daytime care for my uncle for 2y (bathing, dressing, housekeeping, laundry, meal prep, medication reminders, and occasional transportation to medical appointments, shopping). She is caring, kind, intelligent, trustworthy, dependable and pays...
Jospeh D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Eileen I am a certified nursing assistant . I have 7 years of experience with Elderly People I have worked in nursing homes in Long term care and hospital . I care for people as if they were my own family and how I'd want them treated. I'm very passionate about senior care, kind, caring, calm and very patient and...
Eileen can also help with: Dementia, personal care
Skills:
CNA
5.0
(13)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I'm very passionate about senior care, Kind, Caring, Loving, Humble, Calm and happy positive, Empathetic. Furthermore, able to provide Physical, Emotional and psychological support to my clients. PT assist, with meal preparation, medication management, by mouth, diet exercise and give insulin, sugar monitor, Assist with bed...
Tahira can also help with: Hospice services, light cleaning, errands, companionship, dementia, live-in home care & more
Skills:
CPR
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Tahira was punctual and very professional. I recommend her highly."
Akif Q.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Committed Personal Care Assistant skilled in supervising and assisting clients with meal preparation and daily activities to promote independence. Caring and compassionate with proven history of positive client feedback.
Caring Companionship
Personal Service
Personal Care Assistance
Household Cleaning
Vital Signs Management...
Magdolna can also help with: Live-in home care, errands, companionship, light cleaning, hospice services, dementia & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Magdalena is so lovely and kind. She is a competent, confident and qualified caregiver who is skilled at what she does and is intelligent, initiative and caring. She makes you feel at home. I am so comfortable leaving my mom with her."
Meridith T.
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: Transportation, errands, light cleaning, personal care, meal prep, companionship & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Pam is an excellent nursing assistant. She is competent with her care giving skills and she is extremely compassionate and able to communicate clearly. Pam is dependable and takes her responsibilities seriously. My mother is extremely satisfied with her...
Barbara M.
Tanya T.
Plainfield, NJ
$20-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hi, my name is Tanya. I am 26 years old and I have been working with kids since I was 16 years old. I work with families with one child as well as families with multiple children. I love working all ages, I am especially drawn toward children 5-11 years old. I am very experienced with children and also possess several...
Tanya can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Absolutely amazing experience! Babysitter Tanya took great care of our 19 months old and 3 year old kids. I felt very comfortable leaving my precious children with her for a few hours. Thank you!!!!"
Sara L.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Lisa I'm 51, Nonsmoker can provide care for your loved ones in their home or yours making them feel secure and comfortable my duties would be Bathing
dressing, taking their meds on time meal prep light housecleaning. Organizing, taking them for their appointment , walks. have 25 years experience Great...
Lisa can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, personal care
5.0
"Lisa is a very caring and thoughtful lady that made my mother very happy when she was taking care of her. My mom would always say that Lisa washed her hair and styled it pretty. I would recommend Lisa to other family and friends in the neighborhood. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I currently work as a veterinarian technician in Westfield. I have been a veterinary technician for 6 years. I have also watched my families dogs and cats while they were away on vacation and I have been pet sitting/dog walking for about 5 years. I have provided overnight care and drop in day visits as well. At work I assist in...
Kelly can also help with: Pet sitting, pet transportation, administration of medicine, pet walking, daily feeding, boarding & more
Skills:
Bonded and insured
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
5.0
"Kelly is amazing! We have worked with Kelly for over two years. My husband and I work all kinds of hours and our schedules change constantly. Kelly has always been super flexible and willing to accommodate. After two months of working with Kelly, one of our dogs...
Kasey L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I've been a caregiver for 10+ years as a CHHA . The reason why I became a caregiver was because of my mother she had become ill and needed home care so I decided to put my career on hold to help her during her time of illness. After she had passed I decided that helping others gave me a sense of fulfillment knowing that I was...
Pauline can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, light cleaning, errands, companionship, mobility assistance & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Pauline is one in million! She is responsible, dependable and a pleasure to be with!"
Enid R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a 27-year-old middle school language arts teacher living in Woodbridge, NJ. I AM FULLY COVID-19 VACCINATED!! I have my bachelor's degree in English and my Master's in Teaching with certifications in k-6, special ed., and middle school (5-8) language arts. Personally, I have worked with children for as long as I can...
Melissa can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Melissa was our summer babysitter for our two boys (elementary school age) for two summers (2019 and 2020). Melissa truly loves children; she took the boys to the library, the park, to get ice cream after camp. Melissa became part of our family and she will...
Ariya V.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Esther and I am currently a 22-year-old student at Kean University in Union, NJ. As an older sister, I have always known the responsibilities of taking care of my younger sibling and being in charge of a household from a young age. I have babysat for a family of 2 (7 years old and infant) for the last 7 years and I am...
Esther can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning & more
5.0
"She was punctual, polite, and great with our 1.5 year old son. "
Care member
5.0
(2)
To Providing Superior In-home Care To Persons With Disabilities.
Certified Home Health Aide with 3+ years of experience delivering personalized home care to elderly clients, assisting with daily living while building meaningful relationships and helping clients maintain a high quality of life. Background in nursing.
Kaoutar can also help with: Errands, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia, transportation
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"She came to help my mother for a month. We thoroughly enjoyed having her help our family. Very dependable and always on time. Pleasant experience and would definitely recommend."
Brian M.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have extensive experience as a (Vaccinated) Senior Companion Caregiver and a CHHA provider. My approach is to care for each person with respect, kindness and understanding - everyone has a past, present and future. My goal is to provide comfort, safety, companionship, and good health for your loved one. I have worked with many...
Dana can also help with: Mobility assistance, companionship, errands, personal care, dementia, meal prep & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Dana has been assisting my mom since 2014 and is still employed with us as recently as 11/2020. We are so happy we found a caregiver that mom is comfortable with. Mom is now 96 and has gone through many changes but Dana has been with us all the way. She is a...
Karen M.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have CNA, CHHA and CPR licensed with almost 8 years of experience. I have experience working in assisted living for years, experience working with a couple hands on or one on one patient. I have over a year experience with behavioral problem like
Schizophrenia , Bi polar, multiple personality, and depression. I am an...
Dahlia can also help with: Mobility assistance, meal prep, dementia, light cleaning, errands, companionship & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Caring, hardworking, enthusiastic, capable, punctual."
Lilian W.
5.0
(3)
I recently left an amazing family I have been with for almost 8 years. Care was no longer needed I have over 20 years experience as a caregiver. I am a CERTIFIED NURSE ASSISTANT I have experience with Alzheimer's/Dementia and Parkinson's. I provide top quality care for your loved one. I have my own transportation and very...
Ruthann can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, companionship, errands, light cleaning, hospice services & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Rudi was the best caregiver I have ever had the pleasure of dealing with. She is extremely diligent in her duties and very empathetic. She gave great care to my 93 y/o mom. Extremely patient, and very on top of everything with regards to my moms health. I strongly...
Claudia F.
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, errands, live-in home care, hospice services, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Mzia is a dependable, caring and responsible caregiver. She took care of my mother for over 6 years and was not just a health aide for us but we also considered her a member of the family. Mzia will go above and beyond to make sure your loved one is well taken care...
Brooke V.
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Recent personal assistant reviews in Colonia, NJ
Petal M.
5.0
Miss M. was very Hardworking and dedicated to Her duties and went above and beyond our Expectations. We hired her to care for our grandmother, who wasn't doing too well. She had her from being bed ridden to gardening and more in a few months. We appreciate everything she's done for her giving her...
- Aubrey P.
Elizabeth A.
5.0
Elizabeth has been working with my mom for over the past 2 years. She is an amazing person and an absolute caring care taker. I wouldn't ask for a better person to care for my loved one.
- 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
Teona T.
5.0
Teona is very capable and is a wonderful caregiver for my Mother. She is patient and smart and is enjoyable to have in our home.
- Marianne R.
Tahira R.
5.0
Loving caring and responsible. Great and kind.
- Care member
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FAQs for finding personal assistants in Colonia
In 2025, how much does it cost to hire a personal assistant in Colonia, NJ?
The average rate for hiring a personal assistant in Colonia, NJ on Care.com as of January, 2025 is $21.67 per hour. The cost may fluctuate depending on the type of service you need assistance with and how frequently.
How can I find a good personal assistant near me in Colonia?
Care.com has 3 personal assistants in Colonia, NJ. To start the search process, you will first need to create an account by answering a few simple questions to find the personal assistant services that match your needs. You will then have the option to either post a job and receive applications from candidates, or search for personal assistants directly on the platform. You can filter results by distance from Colonia or hourly rate, and then compare the assistants' skills and services they offer. After selecting a few candidates, you can schedule interviews, check references and hire the personal assistant that best fits your needs.
What services can a personal assistant provide in Colonia?
Most personal assistants in Colonia, NJ can help families with a combination of general errands, shopping, organizing events and managing a parent's schedule. Personal assistants typically do not provide child care services, but they can help by driving kids to and from school or other activities around Colonia. Additionally, some personal assistants are okay with performing pet care or even light housekeeping duties, but these duties are less common.