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60 personal assistants are listed in Scotch Plains, NJ
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby personal assistants is 5 years
Personal assistants in Scotch Plains, NJ
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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Nicha was excellent! She was so nurturing and playful with our 1 year old baby. She taught him songs, how to enjoy reading and took him for walks. She always came on time, was extremely professional and clearly cared to do a greag job. I would recommend her without...
Care member
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, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
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)
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: Hospice services, personal care, meal prep, dementia, light cleaning, errands & 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.
Aroune E.
Maplewood, NJ
$35/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Iam a very reliable person and compassionate woman. im very acquired over 19 years of abundance experience in this industry of hospice and home care I travel from nj assisting and caring for my patients. I provide care for those that suffer from dementia alzheimer's and cancer even hospice patients who need someone to sit with...
Aroune can also help with: Hospice services, mobility assistance, meal prep, companionship, light cleaning, dementia & more
Skills:
Wound Care
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
"This women working with these elderly people I’ve seen such amazing things this women loved thee elderly’s like they’re her grandparents . One of people she works with want to do the old person but she volunteers to do instead bog the other workers. I do say she’s...
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, companionship, meal prep, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
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, meal prep, light cleaning, companionship, hospice services, dementia & more
Skills:
Wound Care
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
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
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have CNA, CHHA and CPR licensed with almost 8 years of experience. I have experience working in assisted living for years, experience working with a couple hands on or one on one patient. I have over a year experience with behavioral problem like
Schizophrenia , Bi polar, multiple personality, and depression. I am an...
Dahlia can also help with: Errands, mobility assistance, meal prep, companionship, light cleaning, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
CPR
5.0
"Dahlia is a compassionate and skilled caregiver. She is prompt with responses and very dedicated to her clients. Thank you!"
Sarah F.
5.0
(3)
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: Errands, personal care, mobility assistance, companionship, meal prep, dementia & 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.
5.0
(3)
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: Errands, mobility assistance, meal prep, companionship, light cleaning, dementia & more
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
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.
5.0
(1)
I'm Lela 47 years old female, friendly and nice person and looking for a job to take care elderly person . Have been working as a caregiver for 10 years. Loved doing my job and willing to do the same for future. Had been helpful and reliable all the time. Helping others is my lovely thing to do. Fully vaccinated (Booster).
I...
Lela can also help with: Personal care, dementia, respite care, live-in home care
5.0
"Lela is one of the best I've ever seen as my mother in low's caregiver,,she was with her more then two years, She adored Lela because she made her life much easier with her nice and friendly attitude and care, she is the best person reliable and responsible...
Ekaterine T.
5.0
(2)
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: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
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.
Erica R.
Carteret, NJ
$23-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hello!
My name is Erica and I am a mother/ a full time student who is available to watch you kid or kids for the days I do not assist to class. I am very responsible person, honest and have many experience in this job . I am been working for 10 years and my major is Spanish education. If your child needs a tutor in Spanish I can...
Erica can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
5.0
"Erica is an amazing caregiver! We hired her to care for our then six month old daughter. She loves children and is super attentive to their needs! I would absolutely rehire her for care!"
Jade B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Dana. I am a very detail-oriented, artistic, responsible and fun person. Although I solely enjoy both performing arts and visual arts with children, I've grown to love sports as well. My childcare experience began 14 years ago, at age 14. I started off caring for my younger siblings until they were old enough...
Dana can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
5.0
"Dana is so nurturing and patient! Our girls love her. I love how she was willing to have fun and be silly with and encourage our girls to step out of their comfort zone. Our home was always spotless when we came back and the kids were always to bed on time! She...
France J.
I have 30 years of experience being a professional nanny and 17 years of being a personal assistant. I can help with Travel and Cooking/Meal Preparation, and all aspects of childcare and home management.
Kimberly A can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I am currently working out of a home for a family. I have many years of experience in home and office settings. Hopefully my information finds you well.
After a successful career in teaching, I returned to my true love; Cleaning and organizing. I have been cleaning homes and businesses since 1984. Go with a service you can trust in your home!
Valeri can also help with: Changing bed linens, organization, kitchen cleaning, bathroom cleaning, general room cleaning, carpet cleaning & more
If you need a reliable person to be your assistant so that life can be easier and manageable, I am proud to share that you won't regret you hired me. I am trustworthy, quick learner, detail oriented, honest and reliable. I listen and I observe keenly. This would be my first year to provide paid services but I have 20 years of...
Anna P.
Mountainside, NJ
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Part Time Nanny And Personal Assistant For General Errands
Im a nanny for 20 years and love what I do! I already have another part time family that I work with but I'm looking on adding more hours to my schedule or considering a full time with one family. Have lots of experience with child care on any age and also I don't mind running errands as well. I do have great references! Hope to...
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm looking to be a nanny and a personal assistant. I have 18 years of childcare experience. This includes a teacher, nanny, mother of 2 children, and a camp counselor.
Maria can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping
In addition to my experience as a trusted caregiver, I offer personal assistance services to help you stay organized and stress-free. Whether you need help with errands, scheduling, meal prep, or household management, I bring my attention to detail, timeliness, and holistic approach to everything I do. With a background in...
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Recent personal assistant reviews in Scotch Plains, NJ
Nichanuch M.
5.0
Nicha was excellent! She was so nurturing and playful with our 1 year old baby. She taught him songs, how to enjoy reading and took him for walks. She always came on time, was extremely professional and clearly cared to do a greag job. I would recommend her without any reservations!
- Care member
Melissa C.
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 always be. My boys adore her. We wish...
- Ariya V.
Yesenia P.
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.
Aroune E.
5.0
This women working with these elderly people I’ve seen such amazing things this women loved thee elderly’s like they’re her grandparents . One of people she works with want to do the old person but she volunteers to do instead bog the other workers. I do say she’s very amazing and I’ve never seen...
- Care member
Tira J.
5.0
Tira is an outstanding caregiver! She goes above and beyond. She is trustworthy, dependable, and very professional.
- David And Jana A.
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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 April, 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.