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60 personal assistants are listed in West Orange, NJ
The average posted rate is $22/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby personal assistants is 6 years
Personal assistants in West Orange, NJ
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: Live-in home care, errands, dementia, light cleaning, hospice services, companionship & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
Home Health Aide
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
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: Meal prep, dementia, light cleaning, hospice services, live-in home care, errands & 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...
Care member
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: Transportation, meal prep, personal care, errands, light cleaning, companionship & 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
(3)
Hello I am a Filipino caregiver looking for a job. I have more than 9 years of experience, work with various cases such as dementia care, hospice care, and also work in an assisted living. I also provide transportation for errands and for patient needs.
I'd describe my personality as loving, caring, devoted to one's job.
One...
Maria Glaiza can also help with: Mobility assistance, light cleaning, companionship, errands, dementia, meal prep & more
5.0
"Maria is a very reliable, honest, careful person in her work, she puts a lot of effort into doing what she is told to do very well, and mainly she is very patient with the people around us."
Yrma G.
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, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance & more
5.0
"She was punctual, polite, and great with our 1.5 year old son. "
Care member
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: Errands, dementia, live-in home care, companionship, hospice services, mobility assistance & more
Skills:
Wound Care
Home Health Aide
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"She is intelligent, respectful, knowledgeable concerning medicine , honest, and considerate.
She has been with us for more than a year."
Mary G.
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: Home modification, live-in home care, personal care, dementia
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Very caring, honest and hard working person."
Clara C.
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, hospice services, home modification, live-in home care, dementia, respite 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.
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, meal prep, respite care, dementia
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"She is very knowledgeable and helps Mom with some exercises."
Randall T.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am currently working as caretaker I take care of the patients, mostly geriatrics that are unstable to walk and need assistance, patients with dementia, and who have mental illness. I also assist and help patients with special disabilities such as patients with Multiple Sclerosis (patients who are having difficulty walking...
Pratibha can also help with: Personal care, home modification, dementia, hospice services
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
CNA
5.0
"Mrs. Pratibha has been so amazing with my Mom who is 92 with many health issues. Her medical background and careful, loving nature has made me able to feel completely calm when leaving her with her. She is a gift!"
Kimi R.
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: Personal care, hospice services, dementia, meal prep, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Licensed Nurse
Wound Care
5.0
"Maria was a wonderful private home care nurse for my mother. She provided an extraordinary standard of care. She is extremely skilled, compassionate and reliable. I am beyond grateful for her time spent with my mother. I would highly recommend her services. "
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
My nurturing, responsible, and bright personality draws me to working with kids as I deeply believe in their potential as the future generation. My journey with babysitting began at 17 as an occasional date night sitter, then evolving into part-time nanny. I was responsible for a family of four boys during my college sophomore...
Stephanie can also help with: Carpooling, travel, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She is an amazing nanny who took care of my two kids, ages 2 and 5. She was so sweet and very prepared. She brought some coloring books and crayons. Also she stayed in touch with me via text to let me know that my children were doing well throughout the day. She...
Care member
Jaylyanna B.
Belleville, NJ
$25/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 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
(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: Dementia, companionship, hospice services, light cleaning, errands, live-in home care & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Compassionate, reliable, and professional! Natia is a gem. We loved the quality of her expert care."
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
As a home health aide with five years of experience, I provide compassionate, hands on care to individuals who need assistance with daily living activities. I help with tasks such as bathing, meal preparation, and medication reminders, ensuring my clients' safety and well-being. Beyond physical care, I offer companionship,...
Desmarie can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, dementia, hospice services, companionship, meal prep & more
5.0
"She treats the person and their family as if was her own family"
Carl R.
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...
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.
Christine R.
Lincoln Park, NJ
$35/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I'd describe my personality as very caring, patient, helpful, friendly, and empathetic. I love being around seniors and helping them be happy in their daily life through dedicated care and companionship. I love chatting about old times and love listening.
I have previous experience of taking care of patients with...
Christine can also help with: Meal prep, errands, dementia, mobility assistance, companionship, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Christine was caring, patient, and such a great help in my home. She went above and beyond to help me and made sure to always check on me. "
Yetta C.
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
(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: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Ana is a very smart, trustworthy and responsible person. I met her 3 years ago when she was babysitting for a family friend. She is patient, loving, kind not to mention that
She owns amazing cooking skills."
Mariel P.
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Recent personal assistant reviews in West Orange, NJ
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
Margaret A.
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 because my loved one moved out of...
- 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.
Maria Glaiza B.
5.0
Maria is a responsible and compassionate person. Her dedication is second to NONE.
- Eugenia M.
Esther N.
5.0
She was punctual, polite, and great with our 1.5 year old son.
- Care member
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FAQs for finding personal assistants in West Orange
In 2025, how much does it cost to hire a personal assistant in West Orange, NJ?
The average rate for hiring a personal assistant in West Orange, NJ on Care.com as of March, 2025 is $22.00 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 West Orange?
Care.com has 6 personal assistants in West 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 West 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 West Orange?
Most personal assistants in West 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 West Orange. Additionally, some personal assistants are okay with performing pet care or even light housekeeping duties, but these duties are less common.