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Donna S.
Belleville, NJ
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
I Am Available For Senior Care/ Looking For Part time Long Term Steady Work.
5.0
(5)
Hi
I'm Donna,
I have over 15 years experience taking care of the elderly.
I have done anything from companionship to cooking & light clean ups such as washing dishes and laundry.
Also I have run errands including food shopping, post office and various places for their daily personal needs
I also have experience caring for...
Donna can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, dementia, mobility assistance, meal prep, companionship & more
5.0
"Donna is a very caring person. I have known her since childhood. She is mild mannered and has extensive experience caring for others. I highly recommend her. I believe she would be an asset to your company."
Cheryl H.
5.0
(2)
NY NJ. I'm very caring, Loving patient Experienced. I love making a difference in my Client's and families' lives. I take pride in all that I do. I have over 30 years of experience. Professional and personal references are updated. I have worked in many care levels for different diagnoses.
I was trained at CaringKind of NY for...
Mylene can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, light cleaning, live-in home care, errands, companionship & more
Skills:
Wound Care
Home Health Aide
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"She's fantastic. Very lovely to be around. knowledgeable very kind. She's been with my family a very long time. Took care of my husband for over 11 years. The very best."
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
HI
I am looking for part time work. I am quick learner and I follow rules assigned. I am Medical Assistant / Administrative Assistant of 5 years. I've also done Housekeeping for 3 years. My goal is to make you satisfied with my job given. I would like to put my experiences to use. I cook, clean wash cloths, clean windows, wash...
Veronica can also help with: General room cleaning, bathroom cleaning, carpet cleaning, kitchen cleaning, window washing, changing bed linens & more
Pamela E.
Newark, NJ
$25/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a certified patient care technician/home health aide with more than 2 1/2 yrs of employment experience with excellent communications skills, providing exceptional in-home care and support to clients with a range of illnesses and other challenges.
Duties and responsibilities include but not limited to light housekeeping,...
Pamela can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, transportation, companionship, personal care, errands & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Pam is an excellent nursing assistant. She is competent with her care giving skills and she is extremely compassionate and able to communicate clearly. Pam is dependable and takes her responsibilities seriously. My mother is extremely satisfied with her...
Barbara M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Esther and I am currently a 22-year-old student at Kean University in Union, NJ. As an older sister, I have always known the responsibilities of taking care of my younger sibling and being in charge of a household from a young age. I have babysat for a family of 2 (7 years old and infant) for the last 7 years and I am...
Esther can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep & more
5.0
"Esther did a great job with my 11 month old son. I was home working so could hear them all day and she was super engaged and played with him the whole time and they connected great! Which is saying a lot as my son doesn't always love strangers. Would definitely...
Stephanie T.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Dear family, I have over 15 years of experience working as a nanny. From newborns to teenagers.
A little about me, I'm originally from Costa Rica, and I moved in 14 years ago, I have an associate degree in Culinary arts. I'm blessed with a beautiful family, I'm a mother of two boy and girl. Here is where I understand the...
Ana can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
CNA
5.0
"Ana has a lot experience with kids, she is responsible, fun, patient.
She is great at engaging with the kids, great cook!"
Vanessa B.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I have over 25 yrs experience as a Personal Care Aide and Coordinator at an assisted living facility in PA. Five yrs ago, I moved to NJ&for the past 3 yrs I cared for a couple in their 90s in their home&for the 2 yrs prior to that I cared for an 85 yr old gentleman &a 78 yr old woman on hospice in their homes.
I perform a...
Rosa can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, personal care, hospice services, home modification, respite care & more
5.0
"She arrived early for the transport, so she came in to help get my mother-in-law ready. She pointed out a couple of things we should be doing for her condition. Even though she's not credentialed in NJ, she provided more tips/ideas than the visiting nurse that...
Rick K.
5.0
(1)
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, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
Cedelyne P.
Irvington, NJ
$22/hr • 5 yrs exp
Driven Pre-Medical Student With A Heart For Childcare And Education
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Cedelyne, a bilingual third-year medical student at Temple University. I am open-minded, respectful, and responsible, with an aura of nurture, compassion, and kindness. I love meeting new people, staying active, being creative with arts and crafts, and watching documentaries. With six years of experience caring...
Cedelyne can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Cedelyne was an excellent sitter in every way. She was responsive and communicated well from the start and was amazing with my two little girls. They loved her as soon as they met her. Definitely a responsible and reliable sitter that you can depend on and your...
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Meghan K.
Parsippany, NJ
$25-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Funny, Certified Teacher W/ Tons Of Experience And Patience
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Taught public school grades 7-adult for for 12 years. Taught grades 3 thru college outside of public school setting. Member of Folger Shakespeare Workshop Professional Community, Lead Teacher for Non-Profit Prep Program, Pathways to College (5 years) - Coached HS Varsity Boys Soccer for 5 years - developed individual weight...
5.0
"Meghan helped/helping my son with his college essay and as well as ongoing college level English assignments. She is very helpful and prompt in giving suggestions and helping him out in getting a good grade in it.
Madu V"
Madhuri G.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have experience caring for people with dementia, diabetes, and kidney failure. I am communicative and compassionate person. Specialize in wound care, inserting the Foley catheter, Bathing Assistance, Administration of Medication, and overall patient care including routine home care. I have very good references from my patients...
Maria can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, hospice services, light cleaning, personal care, errands & more
Skills:
Wound Care
Home Health Aide
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Maria was very personable and dependable. Very helpful with every task. Hard working and diligent."
Joan H.
Stephanie M.
Parsippany, NJ
$35-51/hr • 7 yrs exp
Experienced CNA/ HHA With Great References Looking For Full Time Job Opportunities.
5.0
(7)
50 yrs old woman who is mature, patient, considerate, respectful and result driven. I am a Certified Home Health Aide , Certified Dementia Practitioner and Certified Medication Technician. I am a trained Medical assistant and have over 7 years experience , which sees me caring for my patients in private home settings as well as...
Stephanie can also help with: Mobility assistance, companionship, dementia, hospice services, errands, live-in home care & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Stephanie helped our family by taking care of my mother after she came home from rehab and was bedridden. She is very knowlegable about caring for the elderly and has a warm and friendly demeanor. She was reliable and dependable when I needed someone the most...
Nancy D.
Luisa N.
Harrison, NJ
$25-30/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I am currently searching for nanny opportunities to assist families with childcare. With CPR certification and 7 years of experience in caring for children aged 6 months to 14, I aim to simplify your life by providing loving, patient, and enjoyable care. I am available for additional hours if you need me for date nights or any...
Luisa can also help with: Travel, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We loved having Luisa live with us to watch our two kids age 3 and 5. She was very respectful and attentive with our two kids. She even did extra things around the house to help out. We would definitely recommend her and hire her again. "
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Aydee V.
Harrison, NJ
$25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
I am very reliable, I love to babysit for children, I'm a Kind person, I love to make the laugh. I was a Nurse assistant in my country, I am learning English. I Will take good care of your children and have good references I can provide.
5.0
"Aydee is simply an angel sent from above. Our little family don’t just see her as a caretaker but part of our family. She is professional, loving, kind, well knowledgeable in baby/toddler/child related care. My son has been with her since 6months old til 4.5years...
Care member
Jaylyanna B.
Belleville, NJ
$25/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi lovely families!
My name is Jaylyanna, and I am a graduate student. Watching my little sister grow into an intelligent girl sparked my love for nurturing/guiding children.
In high school, I was a swimming instructor at Goldfish Swim School, teaching kids ages 3-12 life-saving skills. I built trusting relationships with my...
Jaylyanna can also help with: Swimming supervision
5.0
"Jaylyanna is great! Super nice, punctual and dependable! Our daughter enjoyed her time with her. I can't wait for her to work with us again. Thank you!!!"
Nathalie Z.
5.0
(3)
A compassionate Certified Home Health Aide, with 2 years experience . I have had clients who had dementia, mild stroke, Parkinson disease and those that needed companionship. I am very patient, so pleasant and very kind. I have a Bachelor of Science degree in Human nutrition and Food Science, and one of the courses I took was...
Chimwemwe can also help with: Personal care, dementia, home modification, live-in home care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"She is loving, patient and detail oriented"
Gertrude M.
Tracy A.
East Orange, NJ
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.7
(12)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
My Name is Tracy, I have 15years plus of experience with elderly and non elderly people with diabetes, dementia, Alzheimer's, hospice care, Iymph Edema, Multiple sclerosis(MS), Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis(ALS), Parkinson's disease, Vascular vein disease, Transverse Myelitis (MT). I have experience in different Kinds of hoyer...
Tracy can also help with: Light cleaning, live-in home care, companionship, dementia, home modification, hospice services & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
CPR
5.0
"I am way overdue in posting this recommendation and I apologize for that. Tracy was a caregiver for my mom for two months. The first day Tracy started, she had car trouble. She called me to let me know and she took public transportation to get to my home and was...
Kim B.
Donnadeen H.
East Orange, NJ
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Certified Care Giver Available For Live In/out Positions. Available To Drive Client And Run Errands
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have worked as companion for the elderly some with but not limited to various stages of Dementia, Parkinson's, Diabetes, Hypertension, Cardiovascular and Respiratory illnesses, providing Range of Motion, Activities of Daily Living(ADLS), doing vitals signs, housekeeping and meal preparation for the clients. I have also...
Donnadeen can also help with: Hospice services, live-in home care, respite care, personal care, dementia
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Donna is a lovely woman who is soft spoken and and kind. She has a lovely outlook on life and a very upbeat disposition. My mother adored her as did all of my children ages 4-15."
Tangley L.
5.0
(2)
Hello! I absolutely love spending time with seniors. I enjoy providing companionship and listening to their stories. I love to cook! I am able to assist with all activities of daily living including light housekeeping, cooking, personal care, transportation, medication, exercise... I have extensive training/experience working...
Natia can also help with: Errands, live-in home care, hospice services, dementia, light cleaning, companionship & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
5.0
"She is really proffesional caregiver and companion. My mom loved her as her little doughter! "
Care member
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: Meal prep, mobility assistance, errands, companionship, dementia, personal care & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Dana has been working for us for 9+ months taking care of our beautiful mother. She is professional, dependable, caring, loving, knowledgeable and plays an integral part in the overall health and wellness of our mother and the balance of our family. She loves what...
Sean N.
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Recent personal assistant reviews in Short Hills, NJ
Donna S.
5.0
Donna is a very caring person. I have known her since childhood. She is mild mannered and has extensive experience caring for others. I highly recommend her. I believe she would be an asset to your company.
- Cheryl H.
Mylene D.
5.0
Mylene is kind, considerate, provided excellent care, learned quickly, and showed good judgment. she has been extremely helpful to me.
- Care member
Pamela E.
5.0
Pamela was an amazing caregiver and companion for my elderly father! I can not recommend her highly enough.
I knew right away when I spoke with her that she was responsible, reliable and empathetic. What I didn't know was how willing she was to be flexible and always do what was in the best...
- Alicia B.
Esther N.
5.0
She was punctual, polite, and great with our 1.5 year old son.
- Care member
Ana T.
5.0
Ana was a wonderful nanny, and much more. I can't say enough. She is very kind and a great hear. She understands the children's needs and also understands the needs of the parents. Please feel free to reach out to me with any questions
- Karen K.
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FAQs for finding personal assistants in Short Hills
In 2025, how much does it cost to hire a personal assistant in Short Hills, NJ?
The average rate for hiring a personal assistant in Short Hills, NJ on Care.com as of March, 2025 is $35.00 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 Short Hills?
Care.com has 2 personal assistants in Short Hills, 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 Short Hills 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 Short Hills?
Most personal assistants in Short Hills, 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 Short Hills. Additionally, some personal assistants are okay with performing pet care or even light housekeeping duties, but these duties are less common.