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Personal assistants in Highland Park, NJ
Lasha S.
Highland Park, NJ
$15-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hi My name is Lasha
I am professional driver with 4 years experience as a caregiver. Also as a companion. As a companion/ care-giver I can take full responsibility to
Manage all doctor's appointments and provide transportation, run errands, grocery shopping, meal preparation, do laundry, personal care, mobility assistance,...
Lasha can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, mobility assistance, errands, live-in home care, companionship & more
Hi! I'm excited to offer my senior care services. Here is a bit about myself:
I am a compassionate caregiver with over four years of experience working in assisted-living facilities. My passion for elderly care drives me to provide exceptional support, ensuring that clients remain as active and engaged as possible. I have a...
Shiyan can also help with: Dementia, respite care, companionship, hospice services
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Bernadette M.
Highland Park, NJ
$25/hr • 8 yrs exp
Having gone through prolonged sickness and grief of close family members pushed me to change career to care giving.
I empathize , listen and have patience with my clients and always pay close attention to their body language.
I work closely with family , care managers and nurses guided by the plan of care and always seek help...
Bernadette can also help with: Meal prep, errands, light cleaning, respite care, mobility assistance, home modification & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Hi! I'm here to help! Here is a little bit about myself. I'm very professional and will provide exceptional care for your children. I have extensive experience looking after children of all ages, having worked as a nanny, babysitting kids of all ages including kids with ADHD, bipolar disorder, Down syndrome, Autism, borderline...
3.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I have 2 years of experience in the assistant/administrative role and 5 years of experience in customer service. I am open to many things such as pet care/sitting, house sitting, running errands, scheduling appointments, grocery shopping, laundry, light housekeeping, etc.
Cassidy can also help with: General room cleaning, kitchen cleaning, bathroom cleaning, changing bed linens, carpet cleaning, organization & more
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, meal prep, hospice services, errands, live-in home care, 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.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Kathy and I have 10 years experience in Senior/Adult Home Health Care, and Companion Care. I am patient and attentive and I am dedicated to providing my clients with high-quality personalized and compassionate care, while assisting them with activities of daily living. This support involves medication management,...
Katherine can also help with: Meal prep, errands, dementia, companionship, mobility assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
5.0
"Katherine is amazing. She is warm and sweet and gives wonderful care to my 89 year old dad who suffers from Alzheimer’s disease. She is always on time, patient and trustworthy. This is not an easy task as my dad can be very difficult and so hard to please....
Care member
5.0
(5)
Greetings, my name is Tyria I'm a Certified home health aid with over 15 years of hands on experience in personal care. I find it rewarding working with the elderly and individuals with disabilities and illnesses such as dementia and Alzheimer's. Due to my experience in elderly care I am able to provide exceptional one on one...
Ria can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, home modification, personal care, visiting physician, respite care & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Ria has provided home care for my family since 2017.She originally worked with my husband,who initially was able to walk with a cane later declining with several Hospitalizations and brief stays in a physical care facility,and finally through Five months of home...
Judy H.
5.0
(6)
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, 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 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello and thank you so much for reading my profile! I am a 34-year-old experienced nanny having taken care of newborns and toddlers and older children up to 14 years old. I am a former assistant teacher at the Early Childhood Center. I am a very loving and caring person and I am great with children! I have a car so I am able to...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We ALL love, love, LOVE Eveline! If you're lucky enough to have her watch your kids, you'll love her too! She's just wonderful!!"
Stephanie B.
4.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello. I'm a Dedicated and compassionate caregiver for senior citizen, personable and professional in responding to clients needs, with a gentle touch and caring attitude centered on treating all with dignity and respect.
Trained and experienced in:
Dementia Communication Strategies
Anxiety Reduction
Social Interaction
Cognitive...
Gifty can also help with: Errands, companionship, dementia, home modification, hospice services, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Gifty is wonderful with my mother-in-law. She is kind, caring, punctual and sends me photos and videos as we live far away. She does light housekeeping, meal prep, takes my MIL outside and encourages her to walk. They do puzzles together and she is a wonderful...
Beth C.
5.0
(1)
I am a compassionate person, dedicated to my work, I enjoy doing it and I do it with love, I follow orders and I'm very patient, active, flexible, I've been a professional caregiver for the past 6 years I work with both elderly and children. I can assist with meal prep and transportation as well. I'm an organizer, planner, and...
Yesenia can also help with: Light cleaning, personal care, dementia, hospice services, errands, meal prep & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Very reliable caregiver, kind and loving, you will find a person that you can trust if you hire Yesenia, as a caregiver always follows instructions as you request and very flexible."
Joana T.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I love take care seniors just like my own family I'm very responsible hard working caring trust worthy have experience over 20 years with MS Parkinson's disease stroke dementia Alzheimer's cancer diabetes assist with medicine, personal care , laundry , food prepare , shopping , dr appointment, wound care, any nursing skills and...
Manjit can also help with: Errands, dementia, home modification, companionship, light cleaning, hospice services & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Manjit came to my parents house at such a critical
time in our lives. She was professional, knowledgeable, trusting and more so caring and compassionate. We were all able to sleep a little more soundly at night knowing she was taking great care of my fathers...
Emily M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Thank you for your interest in my profile. My name is Agnieszka (English - Agnes). I am a 30-year-old Polish woman who has been a child care provider for the last 10 years. I have also studied in child care related fields. In 2013, I finished the Childcare Management Certificate at the NYU and I also became a Montessori...
Agnieszka can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Agnies has been employed by our family for the past 18 months and we can wholeheartedly say that it has been a true pleasure having Aga in our home and with our children.
As working parents, it is difficult to leave your children for countless hours a week in...
Danielle B.
Azalea H.
Dunellen, NJ
$30-40/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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: Light cleaning, errands, meal prep
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
(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, meal prep, light cleaning, companionship, mobility assistance, dementia & 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.
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Care member
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: Light cleaning, craft assistance
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
(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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
(1)
Hi! I am a very reliable, patient, and creative person who has approximately 15 years of experience caring for old people to receive appropriate care, and I'm willing to do additional other tasks if requested. Personally, sleeping overnight if it requires, shopping, doctor appointments, walking. With all my skills and...
Najat can also help with: Dementia, errands, meal prep, companionship, light cleaning, hospice services & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Working with Najat was a wonderful experience. Her pleasant demeanor and cheerful personality made her a joy to be around. She exceeded my expectations by providing assistance beyond what I had imagined, even going so far as to drive me to the hospital. Definitely...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hello! I am a reliable & patient person with 20+ years of experience being a Certified Home Health Aide. Now that i'm no longer a home health aide, i'm looking for a way to make extra money while doing the thing I know & love. With me, your loved one will receive companionship & appropriate elderly care. I can assist with tasks...
Hiraida can also help with: Light cleaning, personal care, mobility assistance, dementia, meal prep, companionship & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
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Recent personal assistant reviews in Highland Park, NJ
Mzia I.
5.0
I just wanted to write this letter of recommendation for Mzia I. She was the caregiver for my mother Laura S. during the last three years of her life. Mzia was an excellent caregiver and incredible support for her. She was not only her companion but also her friend. Mzia is a great person as well. I...
- Dorothy F.
Katherine B.
5.0
Kathy is helping out with my 92 yr old mother. I have found her to be very patient and caring. My mother adores her.
She is dependable and on time. I am very happy to have found Kathy.
- Diane M.
Ria M.
5.0
Ria has provided home care for my family since 2017.She originally worked with my husband,who initially was able to walk with a cane later declining with several Hospitalizations and brief stays in a physical care facility,and finally through Five months of home hospice care and eventual demise in...
- Judy H.
Lisa M.
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
Eveline S.
5.0
We ALL love, love, LOVE Eveline! If you're lucky enough to have her watch your kids, you'll love her too! She's just wonderful!!
- Stephanie B.
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FAQs for finding personal assistants in Highland Park
In 2025, how much does it cost to hire a personal assistant in Highland Park, NJ?
The average rate for hiring a personal assistant in Highland Park, NJ on Care.com as of March, 2025 is $24.75 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 Highland Park?
Care.com has 4 personal assistants in Highland Park, 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 Highland Park 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 Highland Park?
Most personal assistants in Highland Park, 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 Highland Park. Additionally, some personal assistants are okay with performing pet care or even light housekeeping duties, but these duties are less common.