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60 personal assistants are listed in Scotch Plains, NJ
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby personal assistants is 5 years
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
"Very dedicated, responsible and great with pets and children!"
Elizabeth G.
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, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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...
Ren can also help with: Live-in home care, errands, hospice services, dementia, companionship, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
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: Dementia, live-in home care, personal care, errands, companionship
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...
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: Meal prep, live-in home care, errands, light cleaning
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: Transportation, errands, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CNA
CPR
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 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, errands, companionship, light cleaning, dementia, home modification & more
Skills:
Wound Care
CPR
CNA
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
(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: Personal care, dementia
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
5.0
"She is an excellent caregiver. Very caring and trustworthy. During the years while she was taking care of my limited mobility father she provided the best care. Always exceeding our expectations and stepping out of her personal life to put the needs and necessities...
Daniel R.
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: Companionship, mobility assistance, errands, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia & 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
(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: Meal prep, transportation, errands, dementia, 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.
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: Light cleaning, errands, mobility assistance, meal prep, companionship, 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
(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, personal care, respite care, dementia, home modification, visiting physician & 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.
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 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.
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: Errands, meal prep, light cleaning, hospice services, live-in home care, dementia & 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.
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: Personal care, errands, dementia, live-in home care, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
5.0
"Ms Petal gived care to my dad during his last weeks of life her genuine companionship made my dad's end of life very comfortable and knowing I couldn't be there for my dad in person, I felt safe knowing he appreciated Ms Petal services"
Care member
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: Errands, personal care, meal prep, dementia, hospice services, light cleaning & 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.
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Recent personal assistant reviews in Scotch Plains, NJ
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.
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.
Violeta P.
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 appointments and on daily errands using our...
- Lisa Z.
Pauline B.
5.0
Pauline is one in million! She is responsible, dependable and a pleasure to be with!
- Enid R.
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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 March, 2025 is $20.22 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 9 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.