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Find personal assistants in Plainfield, NJ that you’ll love

60 personal assistants are listed in Plainfield, NJ

The average posted rate is $20/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby personal assistants is 6 years

Personal assistants in Plainfield, NJ

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Leah C.


Plainfield, NJ

$15/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experience Personal Assistant, And Errand Runner!

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I have over 20+ year of babysitting friends & family kids. Watch my 8-year-old grand-baby since she was 6 weeks old.. I have a 32-year-old so that shows you that I have a enough experiences. I'm now watching her daughter.. The cycle started all over again. You want someone who will care for your child like you do. I watch...
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Desiree C.


Plainfield, NJ

$19-24/hr • 3 yrs exp

Direct Support Professional

I've worked for a few companies one of them being Keystone Community Living. I've provided community engagement, health and safety, documenting, medical monitoring, and assistance with basic personal hygiene.
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Kristi P.


Plainfield, NJ

$22/hr • 2 yrs exp

I am a caring, energetic, patient, courteous, funny loving person. I proud myself in being on time and attentive. I raised three sons (adults now.. lol) and I also have twin granddaughters, so I understand when extra assistance is needed to take of kids! Being around infants and toddlers brings me joy. I'm a pretty good cook,...
Kristi can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Jeniffer A.


Plainfield, NJ

$25-50/hr • 2 yrs exp

Home Care

I love helping seniors and I enjoy assisting them in their aging process. My strengths are that I am a very responsible, reliable and supportive person. I am passionate about advancing my time in the health field so that I can continue doing what I love and expand my experiences.
Jeniffer can also help with: Dementia, errands, live-in home care, light cleaning
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Ana R.


Plainfield, NJ

$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

I have 10 years of experience. I can help with home health care , transportation to appointments or shopping and medication management. I can assist with meal preparation as well as light house keeping. I am very neat person as well as I am a great cook. I am easy to get a long with.
Ana can also help with: Companionship, errands, meal prep, personal care, light cleaning
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Christina G.


Plainfield, NJ

$23-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Home Health Aide

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My skills are very profesionals like give shower, bed bath, feeding, transfering, prepare meals, dress, doctor appoiment, remain medicine, cooking, light housekeep . I have my Home Health Aide 14 years experience working with different people like Alzheimer , hospice, companion, independ but need assistant. I am good person and...
Christina can also help with: Companionship, dementia, personal care, transportation, hospice services
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

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Desiree C.


Plainfield, NJ

$15-30/hr • 3 yrs exp

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I'd describe my personality as understanding, patient, showing empathy and compassion for people I'm caring for, and very passionate about my work. I like caring for seniors because working with older adults will grow your compassion and empathy as you assist them with their new challenges and struggles. You will likely become...
Desiree can also help with: Dementia, errands, light cleaning, meal prep, home modification
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Teona B.


Plainfield, NJ

$30-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Teona. I have worked as a caregiver for more than 25 years. I'm a reliable, caring and energetic person. I can assist your loved one with every day needs, which can be: bathing, getting dressed, cooking and helping with eating, taking medication, light housekeeping, shopping, arranging doctors appointments and taking...
Teona can also help with: Companionship, live-in home care, dementia, hospice services, light cleaning, errands & more
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Samina K.


Plainfield, NJ

$15-20/hr • 1 yrs exp

I've always had a passion for childcare, which led me to become a caregiver. With one year of experience nurturing young minds, I'm excited to bring my friendly and approachable personality to your family. I believe in open communication and will provide daily verbal updates during pickup. While I follow the parents' lead in...
Samina can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning
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Audrey A.


Plainfield, NJ

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Reliable Live-in Caregiver Available

Hello, My name is Audrey, and I bring over 10 years of extensive experience as a home health aide. My professional background encompasses working with clients diagnosed with Alzheimer's, dementia, strokes, diabetes, and cancer. My experiences include providing assistance with activities of daily living, including personal care,...
Audrey can also help with: Dementia, errands, live-in home care, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

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Perla R.


Plainfield, NJ

$19-20/hr • 5 yrs exp

Caring for my grandparents has helped me feel at peace by ensuring they have what they need. It has helped with a personal development of compassion, empathy, and courtesy as well as learning how to build stronger relationships. I assist them with mobility, medication management, and meal preparation. Spending quality time with...
Perla can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, transportation, meal prep
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Ariana M.


Plainfield, NJ

$14/hr • 3 yrs exp

Hi, My names Ariana ! I Have 3 years of experience caring for children and am CPR and First Aid Certified. I truly enjoy fostering a safe engaging, an fun environment for kids. From helping with homework to organizing creative activities, I'm committed to supporting their growth and happiness. I'm also reliable, patient, and...
Ariana can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Margaret H.


Plainfield, NJ

$22/hr • 10 yrs exp

Full Time Caregiver

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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am a dedicated Registered Nurse with a passion for providing care to the elderly. With over 16 years of experience, I have consistently demonstrated my commitment to serving the needs of senior individuals. My background includes extensive work in the field of elderly care, both within assisted living communities and as a home...
Margaret can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, visiting nurse, personal care
Skills:

Home Health Aide

Licensed Nurse

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Barbara N.


Cranford, NJ

$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Personal Assistant

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 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!"

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Teona T.


Springfield, NJ

$30-35/hr • 8 yrs exp

Personal Care

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: Companionship, live-in home care, dementia, home modification, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"amazing person enjoys kids enjoys seniors pays attention to details compassionate"

Elaine R.

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Nancy M.


Westfield, NJ

$19-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Respite Worker Looking For Part - Time Work.

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Nancy. I love helping people reach their fullest potential. I have worked with at least five families taking care of children as well as the elderly in their home. I have a degree in the Arts and as an Occupational Therapy Assistant as well. When I worked in the Occupational Therapy field, I helped residents...
Nancy can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Nancy has been with us for about 2 years. She is very reliable and kind. She is great at bringing crafts and other activities for the kids to do and my girls love it."

Whitney F.

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Kathryn D.


Scotch Plains, NJ

$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced And Fun Nanny

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.

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Dana R.


Fanwood, NJ

$30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced, Caring CHHA And Certified Senior Care Provider

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: Companionship, personal care, dementia, meal prep, mobility assistance, errands & 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.

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Ria M.


Bound Brook, NJ

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Home Health Aid Available Full-time,part-time

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: Dementia, visiting physician, home modification, personal care, respite care, hospice services & 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.

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Azalea H.


Dunellen, NJ

$30-40/hr • 2 yrs exp

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: Errands, light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"I am incredibly grateful for the exceptional care provided by Azalea for the past several weeks. Her compassion, patience, and dedication has truly made a positive impact. She goes above and beyond to ensure my comfort and well-being. I couldn't have asked for a...

Jason G.

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Recent personal assistant reviews in Plainfield, NJ

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.

Nancy M.

5.0

Nancy has been with us for about 2 years. She is very reliable and kind. She is great at bringing crafts and other activities for the kids to do and my girls love it.

- Whitney F.

Kathryn D.

5.0

Kathryn has been a great help to our family! She has watched my niece on several occasions and you can just tell when we get back home that they had a great time. I am pregnant now and know I will also be using her when our first comes along. It's nice to have someone close and reliable you can...

- Lindsay R.

Dana R.

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 skilled professional and any family would...

- Karen M.

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