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60 personal assistants are listed in Somerset, NJ
The average rate is $20/hr as of April 2024
The average experience for nearby personal assistants is 8 years
Personal assistants in Somerset, NJ
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Hello. I'm a Dedicated and compassionate caregiver for senior citizen, personable and professional in responding to clients needs, with a gentle touch and caring attitude centered on treating all with dignity and respect.
Trained and experienced in:
Dementia Communication Strategies
Anxiety Reduction
Social Interaction
Cognitive...
5.0
"Gifty is wonderful with my mother-in-law. She is kind, caring, punctual and sends me photos and videos as we live far away. She does light housekeeping, meal prep, takes my MIL outside and encourages her to...
Reviewed by Beth C.
Alyssa M.
Somerset, NJ
$16-25/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
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Hello, My name is Alyssa and I love caring for children! Growing up, I knew I wanted to work with children. In high-school I had the opportunity to participate in Early Childhood Laboratory Independent Study. I was able to work hands on with preschoolers and create lesson plans to teach to them. Kids are simply my favorite to be...
5.0
"Alyssa has been such a tremendous help to my family these past few years taking care of my children, especially my middle one who has many complicated needs. My child has Autism, is nonverbal and requires...
Reviewed by Jennifer Z.
Iveta T.
Somerset, NJ
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
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20 years of experience in caring for elderly patients in there home and nursing facilities. Assisting client with daily activities, personal care and companionship.
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I have a certificate of HHA since 2020.
I help all seniors feel comfortable living by assistance with their personal hygiene, prepare means and I was playing all light housekeeping jobs. I love cleaning.
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Highly self-motivated person with significant expertise in providing support to residence living in group home and apartment living. Detail-oriented and superior in problem solving. Has the proven ability to handle multi-task and maintain strong relationships with clients and team members. I am compassionate and honest. I have...
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I'd describe my personality as bubbly, positive, upbeat
I like caring for seniors because it is very rewarding. I have a great rapport with the senior population. They deserve to be seen, heard, respected, and taken care of with utmost care.
I'm looking for a job that is flexible where I can mainly be of assistance in the...
Melinda M.
Somerset, NJ
$21-22/hr • 10 yrs exp
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Hello families. My name is Mindy. I have a love of nursing, teaching and mentoring. I have 15 years of experience in each of these fields. I was the senior certified nursing assistant on my unit, a personal care aid, a home health aid, med tech and a site coordinator of a popular before & after school program which I would...
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I recently retired from a very successful career as an Operations Manager at a company that manufactured laboratory equipment for molecular biology research. I am now looking for an opportunity that allows me to help others. I have always been interested in healthcare and being a caregiver/companion/personal assistant, would...
5.0
"My spouse and I have been very fortunate to have a personal assistant / companion who has made a significant difference in our daily lives. Robbin has been a valuable asset in assisting us with errands, grocery...
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Serious Inquires Only. Amilly has obtained a BA from Rutgers University as well as her Bachelor Degree in Social Work/Psychology. Throughout her career she has focused on childcare, education, & child development. Amilly is Nurtured Heart Approach Certified. She has provided Child Care, Personal Assistance, & Personal Shopping...
4.0
"Amilly has worked for us in two different occasions and we would hire her again without a doubt. She's responsible and reliable. "
Reviewed by Keila C.
Mzia I.
Dunellen, NJ
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
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My name is Mzia . I'm a very caring, friendly person and professional of my work. With long time experience , very good references, valid NJ drive license, with good language skill. I'm a legal of this country. I help to patients for housekeeping , laundry, shopping for food and other household requirements, preparing and...
5.0
"I just wanted to write this letter of recommendation for Mzia I. She was the caregiver for my mother Laura S. during the last three years of her life. Mzia was an excellent caregiver and incredible support for...
Reviewed by Dorothy F.
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Professional certified medical and nurse assistant. I consider myself very a responsible, punctual and educated person. I come from a family of great values. I graduated from a military school in my country and continued my education in the states. I enjoy being around kids, pets and seniors.
I have experience with newborns to...
5.0
"Angela took care of my daughter from infant to about age 5. Angela has always been like a nanny to my little girl and she was part of the family until my daughter started school. Great person, great...
Reviewed by Angel C.
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Greetings, my name is Tyria I'm a Certified home health aid with over 14 years of hands on experience in personal care. I find it rewarding working with the elderly and individuals with disabilities and illnesses such as dementia and Alzheimer's. Due to my experience in elderly care I am able to provide exceptional one on one...
5.0
"Ria has provided home care for my family since 2017.She originally worked with my husband,who initially was able to walk with a cane later declining with several Hospitalizations and brief stays in a physical...
Reviewed by Judy H.
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I have worked as a home health aid for a variety of individuals from early stages of dementia through end of life care for the past seven years. I care deeply about patient well-being and work closely with family members to ensure the best outcomes are achieved for loved ones.
In my role as a home health aid, I provide...
5.0
"Ellen helped us for 4 weeks with pick up and drop off to appointments, she was committed and punctual."
Reviewed by Srinivas N.
5.0
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Hello! I am a reliable & patient person with 20+ years of experience being a Certified Home Health Aide. Now that i'm no longer a home health aide, i'm looking for a way to make extra money while doing the thing I know & love. With me, your loved one will receive companionship & appropriate elderly care. I can assist with tasks...
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I am a compassionate professional with several years experience working with children diagnosed with mental and physical disabilities. The age groups I have provided services are from infancy to college level. I have worked diligently for over 20 years providing, instruction, medication, therapeutic activities and vocational...
5.0
"Marzeter was great with my sons, who are 21 and 18, while my wife and I were away on a cruise. She was especially helpful with my special needs older son, who is on the autistic spectrum. She was sympathetic...
Reviewed by Paul R.
Marzeter M.
Monmouth Junction, NJ
$30-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Caring, Organized, Committed Professional Available To Support The Care Of Your Love One.
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I am a loving detail oriented compassionate professional with experience providing care for family and friends. I have provided care for mom diagnosed with stage 3 lung cancer, uncle diagnosed with dementia and family friend diagnosed with diabetes, high blood pressure, MS and arthritis. I am skilled in managing and...
5.0
"Marzeter, also called Marcy, is a Christian lady who practices her Faith with kindness, gentleness, and loving manner. Has integrity in all her actions. Her qualifications and credentials are of highest form....
Reviewed by Mary F.
Shorena B.
Piscataway, NJ
$18-20/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
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I am Home Health Aide. I was a nurse back in my country . I have experience working in a hospital. I am very responsible, reliable, honest, hard working person. My responsibilities are, check the vitals, set up the medications, assist with dressing, assist in the shower, shopping, light cleaning, laundry, doctors appointments....
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Hi! My name is Elexia and I believe I'd be the perfect addition for your family. I currently live in Watchung, NJ. I have taught various age groups(8months-13years) for most of my life and absolutely love it!! Other than my teaching experiences with working with children, I have also worked in child care centers with a variety...
5.0
"Elexia was a fantastic nanny for both my boy (12months) and my girl (13 years). She was professional and stayed in touch with me via text to let me know that my children were doing well throughout the day. She...
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My name is Donyel and I have over 20 years of experience in providing care to persons with special needs of all ages, throughout New Jersey and the Tri-state area. With training and certifications including but not limited to Home Healthcare, Adult and Child/Infant CPR/First Aid and AED, Crisis Management, Abuse & Neglect,...
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Caregiver with over 25 years of extensive experience with babies, children, and disabled.
Resourceful, detail-oriented, and motivated self-starter with an aptitude for learning new skills quickly
with a take-charge attitude.
Skilled in creating schedules, following commitments, and maintaining routines.
Punctual and prompt with...
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Recent personal assistant reviews in Somerset, NJ
Gifty L.
5.0
Gifty was very good at getting my injured relative up and about walking and doing her exercise every 10 minutes. Sometimes relatives don't want to be nagged by family members so having an outside person motivating her really worked. Gifty mopped the floor for me because my relative spit Gatorade and...
- Karen S.
Alyssa M.
5.0
Alyssa has been such a tremendous help to my family these past few years taking care of my children, especially my middle one who has many complicated needs. My child has Autism, is nonverbal and requires medication several times a day for seizures. He also needs assistance with his personal hygiene...
- Jennifer Z.
Robbin S.
5.0
My spouse and I have been very fortunate to have a personal assistant / companion who has made a significant difference in our daily lives. Robbin has been a valuable asset in assisting us with errands, grocery shopping, cooking, light house keeping, computer related needs and other tasks that we...
- Care member
Amilly C.
5.0
This woman was great working with! She was on time, and she genuinely connected with My children. She assisted them with reading and comprehension, as well as keeping them on track with school work. Not only was she fun but she also was responsible. I would definitely rehire her if I hadn't moved!
- Genesis W.
Mzia I.
5.0
I just wanted to write this letter of recommendation for Mzia I. She was the caregiver for my mother Laura S. during the last three years of her life. Mzia was an excellent caregiver and incredible support for her. She was not only her companion but also her friend. Mzia is a great person as well. I...
- Dorothy F.
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FAQs for finding personal assistants in Somerset
In 2024, how much does it cost to hire a personal assistant in Somerset, NJ?
The average rate for hiring a personal assistant in Somerset, NJ on Care.com as of April, 2024 is $20.71 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 Somerset?
Care.com has 7 personal assistants in Somerset, 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 Somerset 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 Somerset?
Most personal assistants in Somerset, 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 Somerset. Additionally, some personal assistants are okay with performing pet care or even light housekeeping duties, but these duties are less common.