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60 personal assistants are listed in Westwood, NJ
The average posted rate is $25/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby personal assistants is 4 years
Personal assistants in Westwood, NJ
5.0
(1)
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: Live-in home care, hospice services, dementia, personal care, respite care
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....
Bill M.
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: Meal prep, errands, transportation, light cleaning
Hi, My name is Ornett I am a mature, professional, educated and well experienced elderly care provider. I have been giving care to elderly persons for over 7 years. I am a Certified Nursing Assistant, Patient Care Assistant, Certified Home Health Aid and I hold other certifications along with license. I believe that the elderly...
Ornett can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, companionship, hospice services, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
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: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, 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: Craft assistance, light cleaning
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 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...
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 transportation, pet sitting, dog training, boarding & more
5.0
"Lisa was very caring for my elderly dog,she took her time and really tried to make her stay more comforting.I would highly recommend her."
Paula C.
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.
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:
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
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
(1)
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: Carpooling, travel, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We hired Robert to take the kids to and from their after school events. He is responsible, always on time and thoughtful when it comes to the kids. "
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: Companionship, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep, errands, 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 1 family 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: Carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Mandy was wonderful with our 15 months old, highly recommend her."
Sonia K.
Ncutukazi M.
River Edge, NJ
$30/hr • 3 yrs exp
I Am A Certified Nurse Assistant With 3 Years Experience.
5.0
(4)
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, light cleaning, meal prep, companionship, dementia, errands & 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
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I'm the mom that piles three or four other boys in the car and head to the beach, Great Adventure or a basketball game. I enjoy being on the court playing with the kids, running through the park or even just sitting on the floor watching the latest Batman movie. Some of the things I get the kids involved with is pizza making and...
Andrea can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"I've known Andrea for almost ten years. She has helped me with many projects - including decorating and shopping for my previous home in New Jersey. She is one of the most organized, dependable, kind and honest people that I know and I would highly recommend her...
Cynthia E.
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: Respite care, personal care, dementia, live-in home care, hospice services
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
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Tamara. I'm Looking for a caregiver/companion job. I'm a reliable, honest and compassionate person with strong communication and interpersonal skills. I have more than10 years of experience. My experience includes Alzheimer's, Dementia and Hospices patients. I have HHA certificate. I Speak fluent English and German....
Tamara can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, personal care, meal prep, dementia
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Tamara is a dependable and trustworthy highly skilled caregiver who I would recommend to anyone who needs a professional home care provider. She puts her heart and mind in her assignments to make her patients happy and comfortable! She is patient and intelligent,...
Care member
Sara H.
Haledon, NJ
$20-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I have worked in the field of Occupational Therapy for 20 years. I transitioned a year ago to home health services assisting adults and their families with activities of daily living. I've worked with individuals and as a live in with progressive diagnoses, those with limited physical abilities as well as those recovering from...
Sara can also help with: Mobility assistance, errands, light cleaning, companionship, dementia, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Sara is a wonderful caregiver. She cares for people and treats them like they are part of her family. She is very reliable, punctual, patient, kind and a dependable person. She goes above and beyond and she gives the best care. I would highly recommend Sara ."
Joanne P.
Rosetta T.
Waldwick, NJ
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Sweet Caring Girl Looking To Join A Nice Family To Be An Extension Of Them To Care For Loved Ones
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as compassionate, hard working, trustworthy.
I'm looking for a position where I can become part of your family that's long term. Communication is important to me. I'm fun, energetic, responsible, and patient. I am CPR/First Aid Certified in infants/children and Adults and have obtained a Child Day...
Rosetta can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Rosie is a wonderful, trustworthy and dependable caretaker. My kids took to her right away! She is always punctual and professional and we still consistently use her as a babysitter and I highly recommend Rosie to anyone who needs some extra child care!"
Tracey W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I believe I am an excellent match in partnering with you to care for you and your family! Though I am new to Care. com, I have over 10 years of experience in child care. I come from a big family and have been caring for children of all ages since the age of 8 years old. I am also studying towards my masters in biology to...
Kaydean can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"My husband and I have 2 under2 that were both born during the pandemic. Needless to say, we haven't had much of a break, let alone a date night in months. KAYDEAN WAS PHENOMENAL!!!!!!!! She arrived on time despite NYC traffic. Kaydean was friendly and polite, she...
Olivia Z.
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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.
Shela D.
5.0
Shela is extremely hardworking experienced kind & caring. Amy family would be lucky to have her join your team.
- Rayna P.
Mary E.
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.
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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 February, 2025 is $25.20 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 5 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.