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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
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: Personal care, respite care, live-in home care, home modification, dementia, hospice services & 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: Meal prep, dementia, companionship, errands, mobility assistance, light cleaning & 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: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Mariana is a fantastic caregiver. She took care of our son 3x a week for several months. He was a little over 1 year old up to 2 years old. They formed a great bond which Mariana is very receptive to. He would blow kisses when she left and get excited when we said...
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: Errands, personal care, dementia, meal prep, mobility assistance, companionship & 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
(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
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.
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: Personal care, dementia, visiting physician
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
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.
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: Hospice services, light cleaning, dementia, respite care, meal prep
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"She is very knowledgeable and helps Mom with some exercises."
Randall T.
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: Hospice services, companionship, meal prep, dementia, light cleaning, mobility assistance & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
Wound Care
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: Live-in home care, personal care, dementia, respite 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 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, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & 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
(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: Light cleaning, craft assistance
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, companionship, dementia, errands, mobility assistance & 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
"I recommend Aydee, She will take good care of your children "
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:
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...
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, hospice services, dementia, live-in home care, errands & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Margaret is an excellent home health aide who always goes above and beyond the call of duty"
Amanda P.
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: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
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.
Ruth B.
Bayonne, NJ
$26-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I am a fun, happy person, responsible and experienced babysitter/nanny looking for a full-time job. I graduated from Anthem Institute Jersey City, NJ and got my Medical Assistant Diploma. I also have CPR certification available. Work Experience: I am a nanny with twins, from April 2016 - Present in Kinderkamack, River Edge NJ....
Ruth can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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Recent personal assistant reviews in South Orange, NJ
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.
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.
Mariana L.
5.0
Mariana is a fantastic caregiver. She took care of our son 3x a week for several months. He was a little over 1 year old up to 2 years old. They formed a great bond which Mariana is very receptive to. He would blow kisses when she left and get excited when we said she was coming. Highly recommend.
- Care member
Dana R.
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 skilled professional and any family would...
- Karen M.
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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 $23.25 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 4 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.