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60 personal assistants are listed in Scotch Plains, NJ
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of May 2025
The average experience for nearby personal assistants is 5 years
What others are saying about personal assistants in Scotch Plains, NJ
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…
Review for Kathryn D. by Lindsay R.
Barbara is the best! Having worked with me for approximately two years, Barbara is punctual, detailed and very organized. She's also very…
Review for Barbara N. by Care member
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.
Review for Teona T. by Marianne R.
Personal assistants in Scotch Plains, NJ
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
"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...
Lindsay R.
Gary K.
Scotch Plains, NJ
$25-50/hr • 1 yrs exp
Experienced Driver And Companion For Seniors. Retired UPS Professional Offering Supportive Care.
Kind, compassionate 63-year-old male. Strong background in Customer Service with 40 years at UPS. Now retired, I'm eager to apply my patience and dedication to assisting seniors, providing supportive care and companionship.
Kind, energetic and honest.
Seniors are incredibly interesting individuals, with a wealth of life...
Gary can also help with: Companionship, errands, mobility assistance, transportation
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Compassionate caregiver with 10+ years of experience in providing personalized care to individuals and families. Proficient in daily living assistance, medication management, and creating a safe, supportive environment. Known for my patience and empathy, I am dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for my clients and building...
Renoucheka can also help with: Companionship, dementia, errands, hospice services, light cleaning, live-in home care & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
Teona P.
Scotch Plains, NJ
$15/hr • 5 yrs exp
Patient and friendly caregiver with 5 years of experience, can provide the physical and emotional support to individuals with following services:
Dressing and Personal Hygiene
* bath and shower assistance
* tooth brushing, shaving and hair styling
Companionship
* Listen, read, watch tv, play games together
Communicate with...
Teona can also help with: Companionship, dementia, errands, live-in home care, personal care
Susan S.
Scotch Plains, NJ
$25-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Young Grandmother/ Mom of 3, looking to transport/ assist children to school in the morning hours.
Afternoons, are spent watching and transporting my 3 young grandsons to and from school and sports.
I'd describe my personality as
Energetic, reliable, responsible.
I love children and enjoy being around them.
I'm looking for...
Hi! I'm an aspiring educator, and a senior in high school. I would love to help you out! I love crafts, walks, pretend play, and more! I would be more than happy to assist with neurodiverse/disabled children, as long as professional medical experience is not required. Please feel free to reach out!
I'd describe my personality...
Ruby can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hello! . I am patient, flexible, fun and safety oriented. I can help with Light Housekeeping, Crafts, Education, Fun and more.
I am a 29-year-old, born and raised in Scotch Plains. I've graduated with a sociology degree from Roanoke College. Most recently I worked as an administrative assistant and admissions persons for...
Kathryn can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, live-in home care, meal prep
Taylor A.
Scotch Plains, NJ
$15-50/hr • 6 yrs exp
My name is Taylor, I am 22 years old. I graduated from The University of Rhode Island with my bachelors in Marketing.
I'd describe my personality as reliable, patient and communicative.
I like working with kids because I enjoy the creativity they bring! Throughout my years I've found to have had many job working with...
Ngozi I.
Scotch Plains, NJ
$15/hr • 3 yrs exp
While I studying for my degree in Social Care I worked two years in a Nursing home as a Nursing assistant Assisting elderly people with their activities of daily living (Bathing, Dressing and feeding). Organizing and coordinating activities such as Karaoke night for resident. Personal care plans Reading books to residents and...
Ngozi can also help with: Personal care
Hello! My name is Friscurry , and I'm honored to be a trusted companion and caregiver for seniors. With 5 years of experience and a genuine passion for supporting older adults, I provide warm, dignified, and personalized care.
My approach focuses on empathy, understanding, and empowering independence, ensuring each senior...
Friscurry can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, meal prep, transportation
Skills:
CNA
CPR
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 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
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: Companionship, dementia, errands, home modification, light cleaning, live-in home care & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"amazing person enjoys kids enjoys seniors
pays attention to details
compassionate"
Elaine R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
With over a decade of dedicated experience working with children aged 0-18, my passion for creating nurturing environments and supporting young learners' development has grown immensely. Beyond teaching American Sign Language and admissions leadership, I have also been deeply involved in nannying roles, providing personalized...
5.0
"Coley was great! She came on time and I could tell my daughter really liked her. As a new time mom, I truly felt comfortable leaving my 3 month old with her. Definitely will book her again in the future."
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I've been a caregiver for 14 years as a CHHA . I became a caregiver because of my mother she had become ill and needed home care. 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. I have experience with early onset Dementia...
Pauline can also help with: Companionship, dementia, errands, light cleaning, meal prep, mobility assistance & more
5.0
"Pauline is one in million! She is responsible, dependable and a pleasure to be with!"
Enid R.
5.0
(3)
I have always enjoyed working with the elderly people. I have great respect for their wisdom and really listen to their needs and concerns. Thus, I was assisting seniors as a live-in/live-out aide for over 20 years. Through my years of service I have acquired a great deal of experience and outstanding references. In the past, I...
Violeta can also help with: Dementia, personal care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Violeta was employed by our family 2015-2017. During that time she cared for our invalid mother who was wheelchair bound. Violeta's duties included all mom's physical care, meal preparation, laundry and light house work. She drove my mother to doctor...
Lisa Z.
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: Dementia, errands, light cleaning, meal prep, transportation
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.
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: Companionship, dementia, errands, light cleaning, meal prep, mobility assistance & 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
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: Dementia, home modification, hospice services, personal care, respite care, visiting physician & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Ria is a remarkable caregiver: patient, responsible, flexible! And she is a new friend to me and to my husband. She has earned my highest regard!"
Lorelei B.
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: Errands, light cleaning, 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.
Mzia I.
Dunellen, NJ
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
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, hospice services, light cleaning, live-in home care, meal prep & more
Skills:
CNA
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...
Dorothy F.
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FAQs for finding personal assistants in Scotch Plains
In 2025, how much does it cost to hire a personal assistant in Scotch Plains, NJ?
The average rate for hiring a personal assistant in Scotch Plains, NJ on Care.com as of May, 2025 is $20.40 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 Scotch Plains?
Care.com has 10 personal assistants in Scotch Plains, 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 Scotch Plains 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 Scotch Plains?
Most personal assistants in Scotch Plains, 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 Scotch Plains. Additionally, some personal assistants are okay with performing pet care or even light housekeeping duties, but these duties are less common.