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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: Dementia, home modification, personal care, live-in home care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Very caring, honest and hard working person."
Clara C.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Fatou and I am a recent graduate from the University of Connecticut. I am currently continuing my education at the Rutgers DPT program.
I'd describe my personality as empathetic, patient, and adaptive.
I like working with kids because their joy is contagious and they remind you to find happiness in the...
Fatou can also help with: Light cleaning, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We hired Fatou to watch our 16 month old son. She was prompt and very professional. She has watched him twice so far and both times she has been extremely attentive and caring. Our son became very comfortable with Fatou quickly because she treated him with such...
Ronald W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Eileen I am a certified nursing assistant . I have 7 years of experience with Elderly People I have worked in nursing homes in Long term care and hospital . I care for people as if they were my own family and how I'd want them treated. I'm very passionate about senior care, kind, caring, calm and very patient and...
Eileen can also help with: Personal care, dementia
Skills:
CNA
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, transportation, errands, personal care, companionship & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
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...
Alicia 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: Hospice services, dementia, live-in home care, respite care, personal care, home modification & 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.
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: Errands, light cleaning, mobility assistance, dementia, companionship, meal prep & 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.
Mariana L.
Jersey City, NJ
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.6
(8)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I have over 10 years of experience of caring for newborns and toddlers. Caring for children has always been a passion of mine. I believe that family is the most important part of an child's life and if I can help in assisting parents in raising their kids to their values, I'll be more than willing and able to help! I take pride...
Mariana can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CNA
3.0
"We interviewed, trialed and hired Mariana. She seemed to be great with our son during the trial, and we ultimately hired her. She texted 30 minutes before she was supposed to arrive on Day 1 that she was sick, so we planned for her to come the following week...
Stacey T.
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: Companionship, errands, dementia, meal prep, personal care, mobility assistance & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
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
(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: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
Annett R.
Clifton, NJ
$16-17/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have worked in the service industry for most of my adult life. My years working as a caregiver have left me with life long friendships . I have worked in dementia care, hospice care, companionship and child care. I have experience in bed bath, ambulation, transfer, meal preparation, medication reminder shower assist, grooming...
Annett can also help with: Respite care, dementia, meal prep, hospice services, light cleaning
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"She is very knowledgeable and helps Mom with some exercises."
Randall T.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Sherry. I live in Caldwell & I have 20 years of experience . I’m very compassionate and love helping out in any way that I can. I would love the opportunity to become part of your family. Below are just a few examples of services I provide . I look forward to hearing from you!
-Assisted with taking medications...
Sherry can also help with: Dementia, visiting physician, personal care
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Sherry makes sure I take my oral meds, prepares my injections, and takes me to all my medical appointments, then makes sure I have what I need when I get home. She prepares the grocery list so I can order online, puts away all the deliveries, and prepares my meals...
Melanie B.
Angelina D.
Little Falls, NJ
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Elderly Caregiver Available To Care For Your Loved One
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Elder care takes a very special person and finding the perfect fit for your loved one is important to everyone involved. When your loved one is happy you become less stressed and more at ease knowing they are receiving excellent care, love and companionship while you are away. Overall I am a joyful, energetic, giving, patient,...
Angelina can also help with: Light cleaning, companionship, mobility assistance, hospice services, dementia, meal prep & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Awesome caregiver! We hired Angie full time to care for our 85 father year old Dad last June. He had chronic kidney disease, dementia and Parkinson's before passing on December 26. She is very compassionate and caring and was always available in an emergency....
Pam D.
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, live-in home care, respite care, dementia
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 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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel & more
5.0
"She was punctual, polite, and great with our 1.5 year old son. "
Care member
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.
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: Light cleaning, errands, meal prep, dementia, mobility assistance, companionship & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Pauline is one in million! She is responsible, dependable and a pleasure to be with!"
Enid R.
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
"Our family welcomed Aydee V to work as our nanny four years ago, and I would absolutely recommend her to work for you. She has become a part of our family and is a diligent, loving and caring person. Aydee demonstrates tremendous responsibility in keeping the house...
Care member
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:
First Aid
CPR
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...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am available to help you with Senior transportation! I live in Fairfield I am a mother of 3 all adults ! I have a clean driving record and reliable car please call me anytime
I am a very loving person! I have 3! dogs 2 I rescued I also assist in rescue I have helped homeless dogs find living homes! If you leave your dog/pet...
4.5
(9)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a very talented and responsible Home Health Aide who is a very compassionate, patient, kind-hearted and loving person seeking to take care of the elderly and people with a wide range of illnesses and disabilities. I have 11 years' experience in elder care and have cared for people with: Dementia, Alzheimer's, Cancer,...
Margaret can also help with: Errands, live-in home care, hospice services, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Maggie is a wonderful caregiver that becomes part of a family right away. She is very smart, honest and thoughtful and helps make recommendations to support the entire family when a loved one needs additional support. We ended the relationship with Maggie only...
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Recent personal assistant reviews in South Orange, NJ
Chimwemwe M.
5.0
Very caring, honest and hard working person.
- Clara C.
Fatou L.
5.0
I have recently hired Fatou and my children adore her. She is very punctual (often there before I'm home with the kids) and extremely responsible and helpful. I will definitely hire her again.
- Natalie H.
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.
Rosa C.
5.0
I can't say enough good things about Rosa. She helped me with my 99 year old father in law who was very independent yet needed help. Rosa was very professional, responsible , caring, and went above and beyond to make sure he was taken care. She was very careful in respecting his privacy and...
- Wendy G.
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.
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FAQs for finding personal assistants in South Orange
In 2025, how much does it cost to hire a personal assistant in South Orange, NJ?
The average rate for hiring a personal assistant in South Orange, NJ on Care.com as of March, 2025 is $21.60 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 South Orange?
Care.com has 5 personal assistants in South Orange, 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 South Orange 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 South Orange?
Most personal assistants in South Orange, 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 South Orange. Additionally, some personal assistants are okay with performing pet care or even light housekeeping duties, but these duties are less common.