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60 personal assistants are listed in Westwood, NJ
The average posted rate is $26/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby personal assistants is 3 years
Personal assistants in Westwood, NJ
5.0
(2)
I'm a professional health aid for elderly, with experience for over 20 years. With my European background besides English, I'm fluent in Slovak and Hungarian. I can assist with bathing, toileting, grooming or other personal care. I will manage medication, appointments and shopping. I have my own transportation. I'm deeply...
Eva can also help with: Personal care, live-in home care, hospice services, dementia, respite care
5.0
"Eva Took care of my Mom and Later on my Dad for a few years. She is one of the kindest sincere, sympathetic caring people I know. If you are in need of an aid for your loved one Eva is the person."
Joanne I.
I returned to the work force in 2001 after being a stay at home mom for my 2 children. I have lived in River Vale for 30 years so I know the area well. I have over 18 years of personal care experience which includes infant and toddler care, preschool teacher, nanny and personal assistant for seniors. I am currently working for...
Rena can also help with: Transportation, meal prep, light cleaning, errands
Empty nester, live alone, time to work and help families, daughter is a HS graduate, have two dogs that are spoiled rotten, drive, work full time, but off on Sunday's and Mondays, I can work evenings and fully available on a Sunday or a Monday . I am a seasoned personal assistant, so I can help out with many things in the...
Suzanne can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Hi! I'm Victoria, I have 2. 5 years of full time nanny experience with infants, toddlers, and young school age children. I also have experience with family assistant/household manager duties during this time. I'm CPR/First Aid certified, have a clean driving record, and verifiable references. I'm well versed in developmental...
Victoria can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I was born and raised in NYC and have been with my wonderful husband for 28 years. We have five children (26, 21, 20, 19 & 11), and I spent 10 years as a stay-at-home mom before returning to work as a certified teaching assistant. I have 14+ years of experience working with children with special needs in the Englewood Public...
5.0
"Jennifer is an outstanding personal assistant. She is extremely attentive and thorough! "
Care member
Lisa B.
Closter, NJ
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(7)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi there, my name is Lisa, I live in Closter and I am a mother of three beautifully grown children. I have my own pet service and have been house sitting and pet sitting for the past 10 years. I am extremely dedicated and a lover of all animals. I enjoy taking care of families pets and sometimes homes while my clients travel,...
Lisa can also help with: Grooming, pet walking, pet sitting, boarding, pet transportation, dog training & more
5.0
"We needed help with our dogs on a very short notice, and even though it did not fit smoothly into Lisa's schedule, she was so eager to help, and so responsive to us, that we felt completely comfortable laving our dogs with her.
She took great care of them, and it...
Tami B.
5.0
(2)
I have over 12 years of experience working with children and adults with disabilities and caring for the elderly. I cook, clean, and provide assistance with daily living skills. I am a very reliable, caring and patient person who takes pride in my work ethics.
Nikatwaya can also help with: Personal care, dementia
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Nikki is wonderful My parents have nothing but positive things to say about her. She does her job very well and is extremely helpful and professional."
Darla S.
Shela D.
Paramus, NJ
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Certified Medical Assistant Looking For Full Time Daytime Employment As A Caregiver
5.0
(2)
I have 10+years of experience working with the elderly, and I have experience with dementia patients for over 6 years. I am currently seeking full time employment overnnight and am also available some days.
I'm a very caring and compassionate person, and am glad to be able to help the elderly. I can provide excellent references...
Shela can also help with: Personal care, dementia
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Shela is compassionate, gentle and proactive. Our family trusted her completely with our precious Mother. We were so lucky to have found her and highly recommend Shela."
Roberta W.
3.0
(2)
Hi,
I have worked as a certified home health aid for 9 years, specializing in patients with Alzheimer's disease and dementia, "Sundown syndrome", Parkinson's disease, asthma, diabetes, heart failure, cancer, wound care and hospice care. As well as a companion. Supervise all doctor's appointments and provide medication...
Tamar can also help with: Home modification, errands, dementia, companionship, light cleaning, hospice services & more
Skills:
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Tama was an excellent healthcare aide. She is professional, knowledgeable, skilled, kind, caring, and very reliable. Shows up to work every day on time and ready to perform her responsibilities. She has a very gentle manner and was very good working with our loved...
Deborah D.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
*Childcare
*Personal/Family Assistant
*Transportation
*Errands
CHILDCARE -
I have cared for many children over my lifetime beginning with my baby sister when I was just 7 yrs old. From there I began after school babysitting for local families throughout middle/HS. As an adult I was a live in nanny for about 5 yrs, when I had...
Amy can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"Amy regularly provided after school care to my preschooler and 2nd grader. She handled everything from pick up at the bus stop & preschool to homework, getting the kids sorted for dinner and the next day of school. My kids both cared for and respected Amy - she...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hello, I have 9 years experience helping seniors. I am CPR certified and completed first aid training. I assist with every day tasks, help with housekeeping, grocery shopping and running errands and meal preparation. I assist with mobility, accompany to Dr. appointments, renew prescriptions and medication prompting and...
Mary can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia
Skills:
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
5.0
"Mary was a fantastic caregiver for my elderly mother. She is dependable and reliable. She was a pleasure to work with and was a huge asset to our family"
Nancy K.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Robert! I'm very easy-going and more of a silly, fun, people person. I'm hoping to bring the excitement energy and high hospitality to the house while trying to blend in with the fam :) my availability is very flexible and would love to help out!
My skills include occupying children, following diet/food plans,...
Robert can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Robert is wonderful! He is gentle, caring and is great at playing with our daughter. He went above and beyond to connect with her and make her comfortable. He is punctual, reliable and very responsive. We highly recommend him!"
Care member
Travis T.
Dobbs Ferry, NY
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello Families! My name is Travis and I'm an employee of the Department of Education. I've worked in the role of a Teaching Assistant for the past 9 years. A major part of my work is the teamwork and collaboration that happens between parents and myself. Our combined efforts are essential to achieving big and small results.
I'd...
5.0
"I met Travis because he is the caregiver for one of my customers. He assists with the care of a teenage boy and one of his responsibilities is to helping him with a variety of life skills. Travis really impressed me with his ability to encourage his mentee to...
Care member
Laura W.
Elmwood Park, NJ
$25/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I have finished 3 years of education on practical nursing in Finland and I am licensed there. I am very passionate about taking care of elderly and it brings me great joy to make someone's day better. As Previous work experiment, I worked 2+ years at a company called Palvelutaloyhdistys Koskenrinne ry in Kotka, Finland. They...
Laura can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, dementia, companionship, meal prep, live-in home care & more
5.0
"Excellent companion/senior care caregiver.. honorable,reliable,trustworthy,highly knowledgeable,excellent work ethics, never late, always showed up with the most FRIENDLY WELCOMING SMILE.. a delight to have in ones household... my husband enjoyed his days with...
Stephanie S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a mom, raised my son mainly solo, owned a successful yoga studio and training school for 17 years. Have semi retired but still too young and active to just sit around. I spent the past 6 months taking care of a lovely gentleman who had stage 4 cancer. I was with him right until the end. Besides his physical needs, like...
Mandy can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Mandy was wonderful with our 15 months old, highly recommend her."
Sonia K.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I've been a full time nanny start of 2023. Over the last 12 years I've babysat part-time and have a background in camp counseling and tutoring. I would describe myself as fun, caring, organized, responsible and reliable. I have my own car which is a reliable source of transportation. As a nanny I provide comfort, friendship...
Jhanna can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Jhanna has been so helpful to our family while our permanent nanny was away on maternity leave. She arrives early and is always available to stay longer or take on extra hours if needed. She has watched up to four children at a time for us, including three boys...
Michael L.
Ncutukazi M.
River Edge, NJ
$30/hr • 3 yrs exp
I Am A Certified Nurse Assistant With 3 Years Experience.
5.0
(5)
I'd describe my personality as hard working, friendly and patient
I like caring for seniors because I was raised by my grandma so it's rewarding to me to be able to help other senior citizens just like my grandma helped me.
Ncutukazi can also help with: Hospice services, errands, dementia, companionship, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Where do i start? Kazi was working for my bosses mother as an overnight health aide and was a true delight and right hand. So was extremely thoughtful and communicative. She never let a day go by where she didn't update on the current situation of the patient....
Adisa D.
5.0
(1)
I recently left my corporate job at Unilever for Dove soap to pursue my MBA this fall and am currently watching an 8-month-old during the weekdays. For the past month I worked part-time at a daycare with the 2-year-old class while also assisting with 1-year-olds and 4-year-olds. I'm looking for opportunities from now until June....
Alexis can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Alexis is an amazing person and babysitter! She has helped us watch our two young boys for a long time. The boys really enjoy spending time with her and always ask when she is coming next. She is great at talking with them and keeping them engaged with many fun...
Sophia L.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello , I am a welcoming, nurturing, flexible, and well experienced individual. I am a Certified Home Health Aide. I have worked in this field for 10+ years both as a live in aide and in the nursing home setting and assisted living setting. I am a mother of 8, all adults now & with 3 grandchildren. I am a family oriented...
Rosalee can also help with: Personal care, live-in home care, hospice services, dementia, respite care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"She is a great mentor and lovely lady and I am grateful that I met her at my church. She gives so much love and care to others. She is helpful, understanding, and always shows compassion. Any family would be lucky to have her in their lives."
Dwayne M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello,
I would love to help families that need assistance! I am very personable individual, and I can help cook and clean. I can also help with Travel, Grocery Shopping, School Work, and Overnight Sitting. I have background check clearance to work with children as well as Criminal Record Check documents issued by the state of...
Gisselle can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"I really enjoyed having Gisselle babysit my two daughters, she has many good qualities that allowed my girls to really connect to her. Gisselle is understanding, patient, adaptable, and very easy-going with kids in general it feels like and I would recommend her...
Dino J.
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Recent personal assistant reviews in Westwood, NJ
Eva B.
5.0
Eva took tremendous care of my mother during the last few months of her life. My mother was suffering from post stroke symptoms and advanced dementia. Everyday Eva would feed, dress, walk, and talk with my mom. She would wash her clothes and make her lunch daily. Eva cared for my mother like she was...
- Bill M.
Jennifer P.
5.0
Jennifer was my personal assistant on a part time basis, and I was extremely happy with her performance. She was able to tackle many different types of errands and was able to use initiative when I wasn't available. She is very capable and trustworthy and on top of it all she is very nice and easy...
- Care member
Lisa B.
5.0
Lisa has been our doggie nanny and caretaker since November 2019. She is SIMPLY THE BEST that we have ever had. I have 2 small - medium-sized fur babies, one of them being very particular about who she trusts and opens her heart to, and Lisa had her out on walks on Day 2, something that has taken...
- Kathryn K.
Nikatwaya N.
5.0
Nikki is wonderful My parents have nothing but positive things to say about her. She does her job very well and is extremely helpful and professional.
- Darla S.
Shela D.
5.0
Shela is extremely hardworking experienced kind & caring. Amy family would be lucky to have her join your team.
- Rayna P.
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FAQs for finding personal assistants in Westwood
In 2025, how much does it cost to hire a personal assistant in Westwood, NJ?
The average rate for hiring a personal assistant in Westwood, NJ on Care.com as of April, 2025 is $26.25 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 Westwood?
Care.com has 4 personal assistants in Westwood, 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 Westwood 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 Westwood?
Most personal assistants in Westwood, 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 Westwood. Additionally, some personal assistants are okay with performing pet care or even light housekeeping duties, but these duties are less common.