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Elsa M.

Professional Cleaner /organizer

Hillside, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Bathroom cleaning
kitchen cleaning
changing bed linens
window washing
general room cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello. I'm Elsa. I have 20 years of experience in cleaning and organizing, I can organize kitchens, garages, pantries, closets, do laundry, run errands, whatever you may need done, I just moved to Jersey from Florida, have great references from my clients back in Florida that I worked for 20 years. I speak English, Portuguese...

Patricia K. says "Elsa is a gem! She's meticulous and efficient in her cleaning skills. She always arrive with a smile on her face ready to get the job done. I highly...

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Sophie S.

Hillside, NJ

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$22/hr
8 years experience
Hi! My name is Sophie, I am 21 years old, have my own car, and I have been babysitting for 8 years. I have experience watching kids of all ages, and have grown a passion for working with kids. I currently work part time with a family since 2021 and watch their 2 children, a boy and a girl ages 9 and 11. I also am working one day...
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Pauline R.

Companion

East Orange, NJ

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

Livingston, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Live-in home care
personal 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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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
personal care
hospice services
live-in home 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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Kerry W.

East Orange, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Companionship
hospice services
dementia
live-in home care
errands
+ 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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Erin L.

Irvington, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 3 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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Clerissa D.

Child Care

East Orange, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
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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Deirdre M.

Mature, Reliable + Compassionate Caregiver

Nutley, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Companion /Caregiver /Housekeeping. Mature, Dependable, Compassionate. Speaks Clear English. PATIENT + KIND always. Several years as caregiver to elderly parents. Father fell, broke hip, had lung cancer. Mother had dementia, heart issues. Housecleaning, errands/shopping, bill paying, doctor appt, meal prep, medications,...

Joanne Z. says "Deirdre is the exact kind of caregiver we were looking for to help our mother a few hours every week. She is honest, dependable, competent, and very...

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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
Carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
+ 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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Gilma P.

Jersey City, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
I've been working as a nanny for over 10 years and I enjoy every second of it. There is not one moment I regret spending time and helping the children out. I have worked as a nanny for many families over the past 10 years taking care of newborns to teenagers. I consider myself more than a child care provider. I like to consider...

Anne B. says "Gilma provided three wonderful years of full-time care for our two boys, over which she came to feel like a member of our family. If they both didn’t need...

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Rochelle S.

Elderly Care Provider

Cranford, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
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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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
meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
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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Sara H.

Fun, Patient, And Easy Going Sitter

Lyndhurst, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
grocery shopping
travel
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello! I hope all is well. I am a very creative, and patient college student with 4 years of childcare experience, ranging from toddlers to teenagers. I also have experience teaching children to swim in my old lifeguard job. In addition to childcare, I am skilled in keeping children entertained, errand running, scheduling, inbox...

Care Member says " Sarah was attentive, caring, and patient with our son. We felt completely at ease knowing our little one was in her capable hands. She engaged our...

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Addy A.

Full Time Care Giver

Irvington, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Companionship
live-in home care
dementia
personal care
hospice services
+ 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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Dorothy B.

Senior Caregiver/companionship

Colonia, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$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)
from
$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
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
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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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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Sopio D.

Sophia Cares

Carteret, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Companionship
hospice services
dementia
meal prep
errands
+ 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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  • 60 errand runners are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $21.00/hr as of July 2025

  • The average star rating for rated errand runners is 5.0

Recent errand runner reviews from local parents in Hillside, NJ

Errand Runners in Hillside, NJ are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews of the 60 listed errand runners

Elsa M.

Elsa is a gem! She's meticulous and efficient in her cleaning skills. She always arrive with a smile on her face ready to get the job done....

- Patricia K.

Pauline R.

Just telephone interview was made; not enough experience.

- Cathy C.

Nana K.

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

- Gloria W.

FAQs for finding an errand runner in Hillside

Hiring an errand runner in Hillside, NJ on Care.com will cost an average of $21.00 per hour as of July 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 Hillside, NJ. There are currently 2 errand runners in Hillside. 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 Hillside 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 Hillside. 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 Hillside, etc. Errand runners are pretty flexible when it comes to helping you, with even the most random things.

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