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Cathy M.

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

Maplewood, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 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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Katera P.

Maplewood, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
As a big sister of two younger brothers and a younger sister, I've learned the responsibilities of handling children at a young age. I'm mature, reliable, and punctual. I take initiative and take charge but still create a fun environment for kids. I have worked privately with multiple families over the years as a...

Danielle W. says "Katera helped watch our 2 boys on New Year's. She was prompt, very responsible and the kids warmed up to her quickly. Absolutely would hire again!"

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Masue K.

Maplewood, NJ

from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Errands
light cleaning
meal prep
personal care
respite care
With a decade dedicated to enriching the lives of seniors, I'm a Certified Home Health Aide committed to providing compassionate care. My passion stems from a deep desire to support well-being and independence, building on positive experiences in previous roles. I offer respite care, run errands, assist with personal care,...
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Hannah H.

Maplewood, NJ

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$10/hr
I would run simple errands that would need to be done like grocery shopping, running to the mall, etc
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Iheoma N.

Maplewood, NJ

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$27/hr
1 year experience
Errands
light cleaning
meal prep
transportation
Making a difference in people's lives is my passion. My previous experiences in young adult and Autistic care roles solidified my desire to support families by providing reliable care for their loved ones. I'm patient, calm, compassionate, and friendly. I prioritize understanding each person's preferences and history to build a...
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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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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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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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Pamela E.

Newark, NJ

4.8(1)
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$25/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Companionship
errands
transportation
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 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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Marilyn R.

Bloomfield, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Companionship
dementia
mobility assistance
errands
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Making a difference in people's lives is my greatest passion. With 8 years of experience, I am dedicated to supporting the well-being and independence of adults and seniors. As a compassionate and patient caregiver, I provide transportation, run errands, assist with personal care, light housekeeping, and prepare meals. I also...

Care Member says "I hired Maddie after she finished working for a family (see other review) Maddie cared for my Aunt for the last two years. Maddie is punctual,...

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Elsa M.

Professional Cleaner /organizer

Hillside, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Bathroom cleaning
changing bed linens
window washing
general room cleaning
kitchen 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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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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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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Kerry W.

East Orange, NJ

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

Happy To Help

Westfield, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience
Changing bed linens
organization
Reliable, positive and experienced mother of two grown boys who knows what it takes to run a smooth household-Running errands, organizing and caring for the children. Let me help so you can enjoy your free time with loved ones and be worry free when it comes to getting those daunting everyday chores accomplished. I also have...

Care Member says "Lorraine has been a great help to our family. She is a wonderful person and someone we have come to rely on. She helps us in the morning getting the...

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Theo T.

Cranford, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Experienced Nanny Seeking Part-Time Position Hello! I am an experienced and dedicated nanny looking for a part-time position, ideally between 5-15 hours per week. Morning only and within 5 miles of Cranford. I bring over 10 years of full-time nanny experience and have worked with children ranging from 2 months to 16 years old....

Rebecca G. says "Theo is patient and kind and genuinely loves working with babies and children. She is communicative and always accessible and very dependable. She is...

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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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Jessica R.

I Am Able To Watch Your Child Whenever It Is Convenient For You I Love Working With Children.

Belleville, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi my name is Jess I am a 23-year-old nursing student. I have plenty of babysitting experience I have babysat for kids ages 4-10 and willing to work with any age. I am willing to help run any errands necessary. I've held a steady job for 6 years and handle responsibility very well. Please don't hesitate to contact me and I will...

Maria-elena V. says "My family decided to hire Ms. Jessica as a Nanny/babysitter based on her professionalism, eagerness and previous work experience. Thus far, she has...

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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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  • 60 errand runners are listed on Care.com

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

  • The average star rating for rated errand runners is 5.0

Recent errand runner reviews from local parents in Maplewood, NJ

Errand Runners in Maplewood, NJ are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 reviews of the 60 listed errand runners

Cathy M.

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...

- Kimi L.

Katera P.

Katera helped watch our 2 boys on New Year's. She was prompt, very responsible and the kids warmed up to her quickly. Absolutely would hire...

- Danielle W.

Pauline R.

Just telephone interview was made; not enough experience.

- Cathy C.

FAQs for finding an errand runner in Maplewood

Hiring an errand runner in Maplewood, NJ on Care.com will cost an average of $21.00 per hour as of November 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 Maplewood, NJ. There are currently 5 errand runners in Maplewood. 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 Maplewood 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 Maplewood. 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 Maplewood, etc. Errand runners are pretty flexible when it comes to helping you, with even the most random things.

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