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60 personal assistants are listed in Colonia, NJ
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby personal assistants is 2 years
Personal assistants in Colonia, NJ
Sammy D.
Colonia, NJ
$18/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hey my name is Samantha but you can also call me Sammy! From reading your requests I think I would be a marvelous fit as your childs babysitter! I have my own car and I'm familiar with the area so transportation would not be an issue. I attended Middlesex County college and ACI Medical and Dental school & am currently employeed...
Sammy can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
5.0
"Sammy has been wonderful with our 2 little ones. She's been flexible with our hectic schedule and we're so happy to have found her. Our children adore her and enjoy "playtime with Sammy". We appreciated that she is so engaging with them, ensuring that homework is...
Nathan L.
Petal M.
Colonia, NJ
$20-30/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
"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: Live-in home care, dementia, light cleaning, errands, meal prep, personal care & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
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: Dementia, light cleaning, mobility assistance, companionship, errands, meal prep & 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: Light cleaning, errands, transportation, companionship
5.0
(2)
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
5.0
(6)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello, My name is Teona. I'm 33 years old and have 8 years experience as a caregiver/companion. I'm from country Georgia, college graduate. Certified phlebotomist and EKG technician.
I have experience with dementia, memory care, Parkinson's disease, diabetes, mobility assistance. I love helping people and especially elder. I...
Teona can also help with: Live-in home care, dementia, light cleaning, home modification, errands, companionship & more
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
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.
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
(15)
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: Dementia, live-in home care, errands, companionship, light cleaning, hospice services & more
Skills:
CNA
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
5.0
"Loving caring and responsible. Great and kind. "
Care member
Azalea H.
Dunellen, NJ
$30-40/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
As a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse, I take great pride in delivering personalized, high-quality care to seniors. With experience as a Clinical Care Technician on an oncology unit and a strong nursing background, I am confident in providing exceptional assistance with activities of daily living. Whether it's...
Azalea can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, errands
5.0
"I hired Azalea, in the summer of 2023, to care for my aunt who was like a mom to me. When I hired her, my aunt had recently been discharged from the hospital into home hospice care as she suffered from a series of health issues including dementia, high blood...
Natalie C.
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: Errands, light cleaning, hospice services, companionship, live-in home care, dementia & more
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
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
4.8
(3)
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: Meal prep, errands, companionship, transportation, personal care, light cleaning & 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.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Lisa I'm 53 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 references...
Lisa can also help with: Personal care, light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"Lisa was a very kind and patient person. Lisa assisted our family by providing wonderful care to our father when his children couldn’t be with him due to our work schedules.
My father is suffering from early dementia and Lisa would interact with my dad to keep...
Care member
5.0
(2)
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: Daily feeding, pet walking, pet sitting, boarding, administration of medicine, pet transportation & more
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
Bonded and insured
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
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello there. My name is Kathryn, I often go by Katy or Kate for short.
I am a 29-year-old, born and raised in Scotch Plains. I've graduated with a sociology degree from Roanoke College. Prior to graduation I worked as an administrative assistant and admissions persons for FlexSchool, a micro school for gitted and twice...
Kathryn can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
5.0
"Katy is a dependable, responsible fun and engaging babysitter for my two children age 7 and 4. She has regularly provided care for them for the past 4 years. She is punctual and incredibly reliable. My children absolutely adore her and can't wait to spend quality...
Kristen A.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm looking for Date night/weekend job.
- I have 5 years experiences. I was an teacher assistant. I took care of 3 kids (3. 5years old boy and the twins girls 2 years old). I took care of 5 months old until she was 2 years old. Now I'm taking care of 3 years old girl who I have been taking care of her since she was 11 months...
Nichanuch can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Nicha was the best nanny we ever had! She was kind, caring, and very patient with my toddlers. Definitely someone trustworthy and dependable. Very detail oriented and helpful with tasks around the house. The kids and I are sad we are moving as it means we no longer...
Dipali A.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Jordan and I'm a current senior at the College of Staten Island majoring in psychology BS. I am a patient, reliable, and creative person. I live in Tottenville and I have experience with 16-month-olds to 12-year-old school children. I have cared for high functioning autistic children. I also have experience...
Jordan can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
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
Special Needs Care
CPR
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
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello,
I am writing to apply for the Caregiver positions on Care. com. I have an excellent background in providing care for people of all ages and conditions with more than 10+ years of experience in the field.
I worked as a Residential Manager at an Assistant Living facility for 8 years. I have experience working with young,...
Tira can also help with: Errands, companionship, hospice services, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia & more
Skills:
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
5.0
"Tira is an outstanding caregiver! She goes above and beyond. She is trustworthy, dependable, and very professional."
David And Jana A.
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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance & 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, dementia, meal prep, transportation, light cleaning
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Kaoutar has helped my family throughout the years. I can say she would be a great help to any family! I still use her help here and there when I need it."
Tina S.
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Recent personal assistant reviews in Colonia, NJ
Sammy D.
5.0
Sammy has been wonderful with our 2 little ones. She's been flexible with our hectic schedule and we're so happy to have found her. Our children adore her and enjoy "playtime with Sammy". We appreciated that she is so engaging with them, ensuring that homework is done, kids are fed, and if it's nice...
- Nathan L.
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 is the best! Having worked with me for approximately two years, Barbara is punctual, detailed and very organized. She's also very kind and considerate. Extremely flexible in whatever the assignment is. She's been a godsend!
- 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.
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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 April, 2025 is $20.75 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 4 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.
Ratings for Colonia, NJ personal assistants listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Personal Assistants in Colonia, NJ are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews of the 60 listed personal assistants.