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Rebecca G.

Joyful Companion and Errand Runner

Elizabeth, NJ

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$17/hr
1 year experience
Hello :) , my name is Rebecca, I've been a caretaker / errand runner, pet care taker for quite some time. I am currently working and going to school. If you are willing to choose me to help out in any way then I'm glad to help. I'll be happy to have any family to welcome me in.
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Marlen T.

Run Errands

Elizabeth, NJ

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$16/hr
3 years experience
I have the ability to move around and do any job, I like to drive in my car and make your day easier
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Valentina S.

Caring & Responsible Babysitter | Errands & Household Help

Elizabeth, NJ

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Reliable and caring babysitter with experience providing a safe, fun, and nurturing environment for children of all ages. Bilingual in English and Spanish. Also available for errands, including grocery shopping, pickups/drop-offs, and household tasks. Organized, responsible, and committed to making life easier for busy families.
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Valentina S.

Elizabeth, NJ

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Changing bed linens
general room cleaning
kitchen cleaning
organization
Reliable and hardworking helper with experience in cleaning, organizing, and running errands. Known for being punctual, detail-oriented, and trustworthy. Dedicated to making everyday tasks easier and keeping spaces neat and tidy.
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Mercedes A.

Heart Of Gold

Elizabeth, NJ

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$15/hr
10 years experience
I am an experienced single young woman with a very flexible schedule who lives in Elizabeth. I am a loving person who is comfortable with pets, running errands and going to doctor appointments. I would treat your loved ones as if they were my own family.
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Dayhana D.

Full Or Part Time

Elizabeth, NJ

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$15/hr
8 years experience
Companionship
dementia
errands
light cleaning
live-in home care
+ 1 more
I am compassionate with older adults, understanding, I like to talk to them and have them tell me about their lives. I can prepare meals, clean, bathe them. I took care of an older adult in a wheelchair, he had a crane. I can run errands. My English is basic I speak spanish, but understand English.
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Jenny B.

Full Time Caregiver/nanny

Elizabeth, NJ

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$15/hr
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
I've been a caregiver/nanny for the past 6 yrs for families in the central New Jersey area. For the first 4 years of my work experience I took care of a 11year old girl and her 14-year-old brother, a very nice family in Short Hills, New Jersey. My responsibilities were to walk their two friendly dogs, run errands such as...
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Erin L.

Irvington, NJ

5.0(1)
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$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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Sopio D.

Sophia Cares

Carteret, NJ

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience
Companionship
dementia
errands
hospice services
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello! I am Sophia, 39 years old. I have 10 years of experience as HHA and PCA working with different patients. My goal is to treat people the way I d love to be treated mostly when I get older and disabled. I own a car with clean driving records, also provide reliable transportation, doctor's appointments and safe transfers. I...

Care Member says "Sofia was very dependable and highly conscientious in her attention to my father’s care. He was always kept clean and bathed. She made effort to see...

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Charmaine B.

Fun, Creative, And Gets The Job Done Right!

Newark, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi! My name is Charmaine . I am formally a 3rd grade teacher and previously worked in Early Childhood Education. I have over 10 years in childcare and have developed many skills over this time. I am comfortable with light housekeeping, assisting with homework and online learning, running errands and grocery shopping. Others...

John K. says "Absolutely wonderful - a natural with children. Warm, punctual and engaged. Would absolutely rehire!"

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Corinne W.

Columbia Masters Student Seeking Babysitting Opps

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Thank you for considering me as a candidate to care for your child/children! To start, I am infant, child, and adult CPR and First Aid certified. I am passionate about working with kids and have had babysitting jobs from the age of 15 including being a childcare worker over the summers in high school at a gym, to nannying for...

Katie M. says "Corinne is a warm, loving, and sweet caretaker who cared for our 1 year old son regularly until unfortunately our needs changed and we required a schedule...

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Donnadeen H.

Certified Care Giver Available For Live In/out Positions. Available To Drive Client And Run Errands

East Orange, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Dementia
hospice services
live-in home care
personal care
respite care
I have worked as companion for the elderly some with but not limited to various stages of Dementia, Parkinson's, Diabetes, Hypertension, Cardiovascular and Respiratory illnesses, providing Range of Motion, Activities of Daily Living(ADLS), doing vitals signs, housekeeping and meal preparation for the clients. I have also...

Joanne M. says "Provides excellent, professional and loving care for my elderly aunt. I think she is one of the best you will be able to find. I trust her completely."

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Dorothy B.

Senior Caregiver/companionship

Colonia, NJ

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Personal care
respite 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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Joyce B.

Full-Time Or Live In/Out Care Giver

West Orange, NJ

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience
I've been taking care of seniors for 17 years now and I love what I do. I am caring, dependable and have compassion. I have my own car and a valid license. My daily routine is helping my clients getting dress, preparing meals, showering, light house keeping, a. m/p. m care, I help with taking my clients to their doctors...

Care Member says "She worked for my mother for many years, and was the best care giver n and then she worked for my boyfriend for many years till they both passed away"

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Pamella F.

Kearny, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hey there, I am Pamella and I am 35 years old. I am from Brazil but I have been living in the U. S. since 2015. I graduated in Physical Therapy in 2014 and during college I volunteered at a pediatric clinic and regional hospital for 2 years. My experience with kids started when I was 16 years old and was babysitting on the...

Care Member says "We feel incredibly lucky to have had Pamella as a part of our family! From day one, she has been nothing but amazing—extremely competent, committed,...

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Addy A.

Full Time Care Giver

Irvington, NJ

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Companionship
dementia
hospice services
live-in home care
mobility assistance
+ 1 more
Hello, I am Addy, a good listener who genuinely care about others. I am empathetic, calm, patient and very compassionate when caring for people. Both my grandmother and my mother are nurses and growing up in that environment, seeing how much they love what they do everyday, inspired and motivated me to become a highly...

Care Member says "Addy was reliable and on time. She gave great care to my mother. She was gentle and compassionate. My mother liked her because she was kind to her. "

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Kerry W.

East Orange, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Companionship
dementia
errands
hospice services
light cleaning
+ 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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Pauline R.

Companion

East Orange, NJ

3.0(1)
from
$10/hr
6 years experience
Errands
light cleaning
meal prep
personal care
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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Pamela E.

Newark, NJ

4.8(1)
from
$25/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Companionship
errands
light cleaning
meal prep
personal care
+ 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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Marlo G.

About Me: A Dedicated And Caring Nanny

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
7 years experience
Hi, my name is Marlo! I'm a professional nanny with over 7 years of experience providing exceptional care for children of all ages, including newborns. I am passionate about fostering a positive environment where children can grow, learn, and thrive through educational activities, creative play, and nurturing support. I've had...

Care Member says "Marlo was very helpful and always going above and beyond to make sure that things were taken care of. Will work with her again and highly recommend her...

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  • 60 errand runners are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $16.86/hr as of June 2025

Recent errand runner reviews from local parents in Elizabeth, NJ

Errand Runners in Elizabeth, NJ are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed errand runners

Erin L.

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...

- Katharine D.

Sopio D.

Sofia was very dependable and highly conscientious in her attention to my father’s care. He was always kept clean and bathed. She made...

- Care member

Charmaine B.

Absolutely wonderful - a natural with children. Warm, punctual and engaged. Would absolutely rehire!

- John K.

FAQs for finding an errand runner in Elizabeth

Hiring an errand runner in Elizabeth, NJ on Care.com will cost an average of $16.86 per hour as of June 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 Elizabeth, NJ. There are currently 7 errand runners in Elizabeth. 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 Elizabeth 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 Elizabeth. 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 Elizabeth, etc. Errand runners are pretty flexible when it comes to helping you, with even the most random things.

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