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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: Companionship, errands, light cleaning, hospice services, dementia, live-in home care & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Compassionate, reliable, and professional! Natia is a gem. We loved the quality of her expert care."
Care member
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: Live-in home care, home modification, dementia, personal care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"She is dependable and a team worker"
Sella 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:
CPR
First Aid
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
4.8
(3)
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, errands, personal care, companionship, transportation, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
4.0
"In my experience with Pamela, I found her to be pleasant, punctual, knowledgeable and eager to assist. She can be trusted. "
Care member
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: Respite care, personal care, home modification, hospice services, dementia, live-in home care & more
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...
Wendy G.
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
(6)
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: Dementia, meal prep, light cleaning, errands, companionship, mobility assistance & more
5.0
"Donna was great. Very hands on and pays attention to detail. Best experience I've had with Care.com. Would hire again without hesitation. Two thumbs up!!"
Paul C.
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
4.0
"Mariana worked with us for 5 months as a live-in nanny (Sunday evening through Friday morning) and took care of our 1-year old son. We can recommend Mariana for parents that are looking for someone who can:
- Help put their baby on a routine (e.g., going to bed /...
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Anahi C.
Bayonne, NJ
$20-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
4.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Dependable and dedicated babysitter with 4 years in daycare and 5 years in babysitting From 6 mo -15-year-olds . Flexible and adaptable, bilingual. Devoted to helping children think creatively, and explore new ideas. I am an active listener, reliable and punctual , cheerful and energetic . Answer wide range of childcare needs...
Anahi can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Ana is really caring and pure heart when it comes to her job. She's very dependable and trustworthy. You can always rely on her being on time and being professional working :)"
JP V.
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, dementia, personal care, meal prep, mobility assistance, errands & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"I hired Dana to help out with giving my mom a bath. Dana has been great with the care of my mom. She is a very friendly & caring person. My mom is 86 years old and a diabetic. My mom is very comfortable with her. She enjoys her company and after her bath they have...
Richard F.
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
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: Dementia, personal care, visiting physician
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.
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: Meal prep, hospice services, respite care, light cleaning, dementia
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: Mobility assistance, companionship, light cleaning, meal prep, hospice services, dementia & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
CNA
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, respite care, live-in home 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: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, 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
(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.
Musamali E.
Newark, NJ
$35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Home Health Aide/ Available For Companionship, Housekeeping And Meal Prep
5.0
(6)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Are you looking for a dedicated, patient, and skilled caregiver to provide exceptional care for your loved one? With 10 years of hands-on experience in hospital and home settings, I specialize in geriatric care, stroke recovery, and individuals with complex medical needs. I am passionate about enhancing quality of life and...
Musamali can also help with: Companionship, personal care, hospice services, meal prep, mobility assistance
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
Wound Care
5.0
"A very reliable, caring and knowledgable person who cares a great deal for others."
Susan C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
With over a decade of dedicated experience working with children aged 0-18, my passion for creating nurturing environments and supporting young learners' development has grown immensely. Beyond teaching American Sign Language and admissions leadership, I have also been deeply involved in nannying roles, providing personalized...
5.0
"Coley was great! She came on time and I could tell my daughter really liked her. As a new time mom, I truly felt comfortable leaving my 3 month old with her. Definitely will book her again in the future."
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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
"I recommend Aydee, She will take good care of your children "
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Recent personal assistant reviews in South Orange, NJ
Natia L.
5.0
She is really proffesional caregiver and companion. My mom loved her as her little doughter!
- Care member
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.
4.0
In my experience with Pamela, I found her to be pleasant, punctual, knowledgeable and eager to assist. She can be trusted.
- Care member
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.
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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 April, 2025 is $22.40 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 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.