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Barbara N.

Personal Assistant

Cranford, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
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...

Care Member says "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...

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Rochelle S.

Part Time Senior Care Giver

Cranford, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Personal care
mobility assistance
companionship
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...

Gerard R. says "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...

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Rochelle S.

Elderly Care Provider

Cranford, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
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...

Jennifer M. says "She is a very sweet lady and will go above and beyond."

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Alison M.

Part-Time Event Planner/Errand Runner/Personal Shopper Available

Cranford, NJ

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$15/hr
10 years experience
I am a School Secretary eager to work after school hours. Once a corporate event planner, I've always loved entertaining and have planned everything from small at-home get-together to large corporate events. I specialized in children's parties (holiday parties, Halloween parties, etc.) and those were some of my favorite to plan!...
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Kimisha F.

Cranford, NJ

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Home modification
errands
dementia
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi my name is Kim, I'm 45 I'd describe my personality as compassionate, attentive, friendly, trustworthy and a good sense of humor always smiling. 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...
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Mardi D.

I Have Had Lots Of Experience With Helping Others And I Also Have Lots Of Experience With All Sorts Of Pets

Cranford, NJ

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Hi! I went to college & became a professional nanny & had that nannying job for 16 years. I did all sorts of tasks for them from running errands to dog training. While all kids were in school all day I took on a second job with the YMCA. After the nannying job, I started my own family & now have 4 kids from 12 years down to 3...
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Mardi D.

Child Care Professional For Over 25 Years

Cranford, NJ

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
Hi! I went to college & became a professional nanny & had a nannying job for 16 years. I did all sorts of tasks for them from running errands to dog training. Also, I was responsible for many other animals (rabbits, snakes, guinea pigs, and cats). While all kids were in school all day, I took on a second job with the YMCA...
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Pamela D.

Personal Assistant

Cranford, NJ

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$15/hr
10 years experience
I'm an empty nest mom looking for part-time work running errands, paying bills, babysitting, etc. I have worked as a Master Probation Officer.
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Verna T.

Part Or Full Time Help Around The Home!

Cranford, NJ

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$20/hr
As a mom of an adult son and high school children, I have done it all in terms of managing a home, juggling kids schedules, and keeping things running smoothly. I am a proficient cook and, with my background in Health Coaching, have a lot of knowledge of healthy foods if cooking is needed. Happy to run errands, do laundry and...
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Kerry W.

East Orange, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Hospice services
errands
dementia
light cleaning
live-in home care
+ 1 more
License Nursing assistant for over 13 years passionate about my work . Provide round the clock service. Prepare healthy meals. Assist with daily activities. Run errands Accompany. clients to doctors appointment Medication reminder

Care Member says "She very friendly, knowledgeable and understanding. Very dedicated to her job. "

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Pamela E.

Newark, NJ

4.8(1)
from
$25/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
errands
personal care
transportation
+ 1 more
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,...

Care Member says "In my experience with Pamela, I found her to be pleasant, punctual, knowledgeable and eager to assist. She can be trusted. "

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Pauline R.

Companion

East Orange, NJ

3.0(1)
from
$10/hr
6 years experience
Personal care
meal prep
light cleaning
errands
I run errands for the elderly. I also work as a part-time nurse's aide with sick people.

Cathy C. says "Just telephone interview was made; not enough experience."

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Dorothy B.

Senior Caregiver/companionship

Colonia, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Respite care
personal care
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

Nancy L. says "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...

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Erin L.

Irvington, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hi, I'm Erin L.! I have experience caring for children of all ages, from infants to adolescents. I am kind, patient, and dedicated to creating a safe and nurturing environment for every child I care for. I am an active First Aid and CPR holder, and I have a clean, valid driver's license with my own transportation. I'm skilled...

Katharine D. says "Erin took care of our little one on 6 occasions. She had a genuine interest in providing care in the manner that the parents want/what's best for the...

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Nana K.

Livingston, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Personal care
live-in home care
I have worked as a caregiver/companion since 2008. My main job responsibilities were - running errands, meal preparation, grocery shopping, making appointments, transportation, assisting with daily activities.

Gloria W. says "She's wonderful....competent, patient, reliable. Feel very fortunate to have found her."

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Sneha S.

Housekeeping

Edison, NJ

5.0(0)
from
$18/hr
Organization
general room cleaning
changing bed linens
carpet cleaning
My name is Sneha and my qualifications are that I have already completed bachelors in psychology and currently pursing bachelors of nursing. I have a genuine passion for working with children and growing up with my baby cousins and caring for my younger brother, I have developed a natural affinity for nurturing and engaging with...
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Cathy M.

Sweet, Responsible, Experienced Driving Child Care Provider Seeking F/t/ Position

Maplewood, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
+ 1 more
I love children & engaging in activities that we both can learn from. I have experience taking care of kids from newborn up to the teenage years. I love to be involved in any way I can, whether it be running errands for the parents, carpooling, home organizing, activities, etc. I graduated from Caldwell University with a...

Kimi L. says "Cathy was amazing. She took care of our 5 kids for years. She was super organized and went way beyond the call of duty. She helped manage my whole house. We...

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Jordan M.

I Absolutely Love Making Kids Smile And Laugh And Becoming Like A Big Sister To Them.

Fords, NJ

3.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I've been babysitting since I was old enough to accept the responsibility. I was 13 when I had my first job of watching three kids. After the first babysitting job they referred me to countless families where I have watched those kids and many more since they were five until they were ready to drive. I would drive them to...

Care Member says " Jordan has been our trusted babysitter for nearly two years now. She has consistently shown up on time and proven to be a reliable caregiver. Our...

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Azalea H.

Dunellen, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
8 years experience
Hi, I'm Azalea! I'm a loving mother of a wonderful 6-year-old girl and a newly licensed Registered Nurse. As both a mom and a healthcare professional, I'm skilled at managing multiple responsibilities and staying organized. Whether you need help with grocery shopping, running errands, or other tasks, I'm ready to assist and make...

Care Member says "From our first interaction to our last Azalea was warm, personable, and professional. She provided compassionate care for my aunt who was discharged...

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Clerissa D.

Child Care

East Orange, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
Hello moms and dads! I would love to find a great fit for a new nanny family. I have worked over 6 years as a nanny with the little ones from newborn to 12 years old. I love filling the days with arts and crafts, walks to the park, zoo trips, setting up play dates or even having a quiet afternoon at home. I've mastered twins and...

Ryanna D. says "She was wonderful with my 7 year old daughter! When Clerissa came over my daughter would completely forget about me. Clerissa had fun games and engaging...

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  • 60 errand runners are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $18.33/hr as of May 2025

  • The average star rating for rated errand runners is 5.0

Recent errand runner reviews from local parents in Cranford, NJ

Errand Runners in Cranford, NJ are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 9 reviews of the 60 listed errand runners

Barbara N.

Barbara is the best! Having worked with me for approximately two years, Barbara is punctual, detailed and very organized. She's also very...

- Care member

Rochelle S.

Shelly is incredibly responsible and self-directed when taking care of someone. She is astute and sensitive in understanding the needs of...

- Gerard R.

Rochelle S.

She is a very sweet lady and will go above and beyond.

- Jennifer M.

FAQs for finding an errand runner in Cranford

Hiring an errand runner in Cranford, NJ on Care.com will cost an average of $18.33 per hour as of May 2025. This rate may vary depending on the experience each provider has, how often you will need the person to run errands for you and the types of tasks you need them to take care of.

Start your search by filtering errand runners by distance from Cranford, NJ. There are currently 9 errand runners in Cranford. If you'd like to increase the number of candidates, you can expand the area of your search around the city. From there, compare candidates by hourly rate, experience, and the specific errand services they provide. Be sure to check reviews from other families in Cranford who have previously hired any of the providers that you are interested in.

Errand runners can usually help you with anything that you need either at your house or going to places around Cranford. A few examples would be taking your laundry to the dry cleaning, shopping for groceries, helping you pack for a move, organizing your storage, driving your kids to and from activities around Cranford, etc. Errand runners are pretty flexible when it comes to helping you, with even the most random things.

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