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Find senior errand assistants in Colonia, NJ that you’ll love

60 senior errand assistants are listed in Colonia, NJ

The average posted rate is $21/hr as of May 2025

The average experience for nearby senior errand assistants is 3 years

Senior errand assistants in Colonia, NJ

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Dorothy B.


Colonia, NJ

$20-25/hr • 5 yrs exp

Senior Caregiver/companionship

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

HI my name is Dorothy I'm looking for a senior care job which can include companionship, meal preparation medication management doctor appointments and running errands for your family member Medical knowledge finished course as medical assistant at Sanford Brown institute in Iselin fluent in polish
Dorothy can also help with: Personal care, respite care
5.0
"Dorothy is a very caring person. When she stayed with my dad for the day, she did some cleaning without even being asked. She checked in with me throughout the day. She took good care of my dog too. She loved her. She had a lot of good suggestions. She tried to do...

Nancy L.

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Lindsey H.


Colonia, NJ

$23/hr • 1 yrs exp

I'd describe my personality as caring , trustworthy and kind I like caring for seniors because it gives me purpose and connection . I'm looking for a job that I enjoy doing , connecting with others , and caring for others In my spare time, I like to craft and spend time with my kids and family . My skills include meal...
Lindsey can also help with: Transportation, light cleaning, companionship, meal prep, errands
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Jina T.


Scotch Plains, NJ

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Seeking Full Time Position

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Senior caregiver available with 10+years experience . Medication prompting , bathing , dressing , helping stay physically and mentally active . Light housekeeping and errands, but most importantly, excellent care and companionship for your loved one .
Jina can also help with: Meal prep, errands, companionship, light cleaning, dementia, mobility assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

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Rochelle S.


Cranford, NJ

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part Time Senior Care Giver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello--My name is Shelly. I am a young, energetic grandmother of 4. I am always on the go and up for a challenge. I have many years of experience taking care of the elderly population, especially senior citizens in the early stages of alzheimer's disease. I am patient, caring, understanding and compassionate. I have a great...
Rochelle can also help with: Personal care, companionship, mobility assistance
5.0
"Shelly took care of my Grandmother for several years. She not only took great care of her, but she truly cared about her and her needs. We knew she was in great hands under Shelly's care."

Jennifer B.

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Tira J.


Piscataway, NJ

$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Child/ Senior Care And Errands

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I am writing to apply for the Caregiver positions on Care. com. I have an excellent background in providing care for people of all ages and conditions with more than 10+ years of experience in the field. I worked as a Residential Manager at an Assistant Living facility for 8 years. I have experience working with young,...
Tira can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, companionship, hospice services, dementia, meal prep & more
Skills:

Wound Care

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Tira is an outstanding caregiver! She goes above and beyond. She is trustworthy, dependable, and very professional."

David And Jana A.

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Jill K.


Edison, NJ

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Jill. Please consider me for taking care of your loved one. l have an RN education and 20+ years experience with working with seniors. I possess the following skills: bathing/showering, dressing, toileting, feeding, and medication prompting and supervision. I can safely assist getting in and out of bed and...
Jill can also help with: Visiting physician, dementia, personal care
5.0
"Jill cared for my mom for 2 years. She was reliable, had the patience of a saint, always showed up with a smile, and truly went out of her way to spend quality time with my mom. I stress "quality", because anyone can provide coverage to help watch your elderly...

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Dana R.


Fanwood, NJ

$30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced, Caring CHHA And Certified Senior Care Provider

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: Mobility assistance, errands, companionship, meal prep, dementia, personal care & 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.

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Barbara N.


Cranford, NJ

$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Personal Assistant

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Retired legal secretary to senior partner of a Cranford law firm, as well as former owner of a home-based medical/legal transcription company for 30+ years, wife, mother of two daughters, "MiMi" to three granddaughters, and dog mom to our pitty mix. I started a Personal Assistant service in 2019 after quickly realizing I was too...
5.0
"Barbara is the best! Having worked with me for approximately two years, Barbara is punctual, detailed and very organized. She's also very kind and considerate. Extremely flexible in whatever the assignment is. She's been a godsend!"

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Helenanne L.


Piscataway, NJ

$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part Time Or Full Time Senior Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a 50 year old mother of one. I have more than 10 years experience in child care and also enjoy caring for the elderly. I cared for my 71 year old mother through stage 4 lung cancer. I made sure she took her medications and ate nutritious meals which I prepared for her. I bathed her, did all her laundry and took her to her...
Helenanne can also help with: Visiting physician, dementia, personal care
5.0
"Helenanne was reliable, dependable, and took great care of both our elderly grandmother and her dog companion. Our circumstances changed and we no longer required her services, but would absolutely recommend her!"

Austin M.

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Violeta P.


Carteret, NJ

$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Home Health Aide/Caregiver

I have always enjoyed working with the elderly people. I have great respect for their wisdom and really listen to their needs and concerns. Thus, I was assisting seniors as a live-in/live-out aide for over 20 years. Through my years of service I have acquired a great deal of experience and outstanding references. In the past, I...
Violeta can also help with: Dementia, personal care
Skills:

Home Health Aide

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"She is an excellent caregiver. Very caring and trustworthy. During the years while she was taking care of my limited mobility father she provided the best care. Always exceeding our expectations and stepping out of her personal life to put the needs and necessities...

Daniel R.

I have been a caretaker for my own grandmother for around 2 years and am comfortable caring for seniors. I'm happy to help with medication management, transportation, errands, etc.
Sara can also help with: Transportation, errands, light cleaning
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Rasa D.


Dunellen, NJ

$28-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Senior Caregiver with over 10 years in providing compassionate care to seniors. Proficient in assisting with daily activities, including bathing, grooming, and meal preparation tailored to dietary needs. Skilled in medication management and running errands to support clients' independence. Committed to maintaining a...
Rasa can also help with: Live-in home care, hospice services, dementia, light cleaning, errands, meal prep & more
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Stephanie G.


Elizabeth, NJ

$25-35/hr • 5 yrs exp

Senior Help

Taking care of the elderly needs patience, compassion and care. I enjoy doing daily tasks, errands and being a companion for seniors. I have experience in managing medication, bathing, dressing, feeding and driving to appointments.
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Nicole G.


Westfield, NJ

$30-33/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Mom

Errands & Odd Jobs Reliable local mom and 24 year resident. I have decades of experience. I have my own children, a senior and freshman in college.
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Pauline B.


Plainfield, NJ

$35-50/hr • 5 yrs exp

I started caring for seniors 5 yrs ago In my spare time, I like to Reading, Traveling, boardwalk show One thing you should know about me is loving honest reliable My skills include cooking running errands, doctors appointments laundry etc
Pauline can also help with: Live-in home care, errands, companionship, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Jessica F.


Sayreville, NJ

$16-18/hr • 3 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available

My name is Jessica and I am an extremely organized individual that completes tasks in a timely manner. I am very honest and 100% attentive in everything that needs to be done. You can count on me to do anything from babysitting, feeding your animals and house sitting while you're away to making necessary phone calls that you...
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Christina C.


Berkeley Heights, NJ

$25/hr

A Reliable Helping Hand

I'm a compassionate and dependable individual with natural organizational skills and a caring demeanor. I'm available to help seniors maintain by assisting with errands such as grocery shopping, picking up prescriptions, mailing letters, and other essential tasks. I take pride in being a reliable helping hand, ensuring that...
Christina can also help with: Errands
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Kimisha F.


Cranford, NJ

$20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hi my name is Kim, I'm 45 I'd describe my personality as energetic, attentive, friendly, trustworthy and good sense of humor I have over 10 yrs experience in Senior Care with dementia, Alzheimers, Parkinson, transferring patients in/out wheelchair, caring for patients that are bedridden and needs assistance with feeding and...
Kimisha can also help with: Transportation, meal prep, errands, personal care, light cleaning
I am available to run some errands like groceries and driving seniors on weekends or weekday evenings.
Sharmistha can also help with: Errands, transportation
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Joseann W.


Newark, NJ

$18-24/hr • 6 yrs exp

Hi ! I'm Joseann I Have Over Six Years Experience In Geriatric Care.

I'd describe my personality as organized, adaptable and detail-oriented I like caring for seniors because it is gratifying to attend to the assist others in need, I was taught at an early age to always and care for my elders because they are equally deserving of respect love and comfort. I'm looking for a job that needs a...
Joseann can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

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Recent senior errand assistant reviews in Colonia, NJ

Dorothy B.

5.0

Dorothy is a very caring person. When she stayed with my dad for the day, she did some cleaning without even being asked. She checked in with me throughout the day. She took good care of my dog too. She loved her. She had a lot of good suggestions. She tried to do whatever she could to make my dad...

- Nancy L.

Rochelle S.

5.0

Shelly is incredibly responsible and self-directed when taking care of someone. She is astute and sensitive in understanding the needs of the older person in her care, and she's proactive when she senses that something is wrong or that little things can be changed to make the person's quality of...

- Gerard R.

Tira J.

5.0

Tira is an outstanding caregiver! She goes above and beyond. She is trustworthy, dependable, and very professional.

- David And Jana A.

Jill K.

5.0

Jill cared for my mom for 2 years. She was reliable, had the patience of a saint, always showed up with a smile, and truly went out of her way to spend quality time with my mom. I stress "quality", because anyone can provide coverage to help watch your elderly relative with dementia, but Jill...

- 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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