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Melynda J.

Event Planner-Assistant-Helper- Extraordinaire

Metuchen, NJ

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$15/hr
10 years experience
My name is Melynda and I am just coming off of a 20 year meeting/event planning career. I am taking a break so that I can be home for my children in the afternoons/evenings. I am looking for work as an assistant, event/party planner, errand runner, babysitter, date night sitter, grocery shopper, etc. I am available 9:00 a.m. -...
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Mom-Helper-Babysitter-Pet Sitter-Elderly Care-Extraordinaire

Metuchen, NJ

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Travel
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
My name is Melynda and I am a wonderfully happy, outgoing, kind and personable. I am looking for work as a mothers helper, babysitter, elderly care helper, errand runner, date night sitter, grocery shopper, etc. I have a full time job but need extra income, so am willing to help out as needed on nights or weekends. I love people...
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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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Piscataway, NJ

5.0(1)
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$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Errands
light cleaning
personal care
meal prep
transportation
Professional care giver looking job to care elderly people. I have a 20 years of experience. I can help with all aspects of patients personal care . Also run errands , doctors appointments , help with medication and keep them happy and comfortable and active

Tracy K. says "Tamara is taking care of my elderly mom since November. She is an amazing and wonderful caregiver. She is punctual, warm, sense of humor and most...

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South River, NJ

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Respite care
dementia
errands
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Aida. I enjoy taking care of seniors. I have been doing companion care for over 4 years. I am willing to drive to doctors appointments, run errands and do house chores. CHHA certified. No smoking.

Care Member says "I can't express how grateful we are for Aida's care and compassion for my mother, whose ability to care for herself had rapidly declined after a battle...

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Private Home Health Aide

Perth Amboy, NJ

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience
Dementia
personal care
visiting physician
Private Home Health Aide Maintained patient records, care conditions, progress and problems in order to report and discuss observations with a Medical Physician and family. Perform a variety of duties as requested by client, household supplies and running errands. Accompanying clients to Doctors offices and on other trips...

Care Member says "Michelle S spent the better part of the last 2 years doing in-home care for my mother and we could not have been happier with the results. She is an...

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More Than Just A Job !

East Brunswick, NJ

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Companionship
errands
transportation
Hello ! My name is Lisa I'm a retired certified dental assistant. . I enjoy working with seniors. I have been doing companion care for over 5years I am willing to drive, run errands, drive to appointments, cook, clean .

Care Member says "Lisa is very caring and trustworthy. I trust her in my home and with my children ."

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Middlesex, NJ

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Personal care
companionship
dementia
light cleaning
errands
+ 1 more
I am Kristina, 44 years old. I have 10+ year caregiver/companion experience and great references. I have a Registered Nurse diploma (issued bu Republic of Georgia) and I got all my nursing credits done in USA. I used to be working at hospital for 5 years as a caregiver and EKG tech. I have my own transportation, I can help you...

Beth K. says "Kristina supported my mother-in-law who has suffered from a stroke and had decreased mobility. She is very knowledgeable with physical therapy transfer...

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Housekeeping

Edison, NJ

5.0(0)
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$18/hr
Carpet cleaning
changing bed linens
organization
general room 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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Part Time Senior Care Giver

Cranford, NJ

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Companionship
mobility assistance
personal care
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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Dunellen, NJ

5.0(1)
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$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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I Absolutely Love Making Kids Smile And Laugh And Becoming Like A Big Sister To Them.

Fords, NJ

3.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 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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Sophia Cares

Carteret, NJ

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
companionship
dementia
hospice services
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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Child/ Senior Care And Errands

Piscataway, NJ

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
companionship
dementia
hospice services
errands
+ 1 more
Hello, I am writing to apply for the Caregiver positions on Care. com. I have an excellent background in providing care for people of all ages and conditions with more than 10+ years of experience in the field. I worked as a Residential Manager at an Assistant Living facility for 8 years. I have experience working with young,...

David And Jana A. says "Tira is an outstanding caregiver! She goes above and beyond. She is trustworthy, dependable, and very professional."

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Elderly Care Provider

Cranford, NJ

5.0(1)
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$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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Dunellen, NJ

5.0(1)
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$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
dementia
errands
light cleaning
hospice services
+ 1 more
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...

Care Member says "Dear sir or Madam Mzia took care of my mother in law for several years. If not Mzia, my mother in low - Helen would not have lived as long as she...

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Personal Assistant

Cranford, NJ

5.0(1)
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$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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Experienced And Resourceful Errand Runner.

Piscataway, NJ

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have 10 years of experience with managing clients schedules and running various errands when needed. I can help with Moving Services and Shopping.
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Part-time Errand Runner

Berkeley Heights, NJ

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$10/hr
1 year experience
I am willing to do grocery shopping and any other errands and odd jobs that are needed. I have experience doing this for an elderly woman.
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Errand Runner And Driver

New Brunswick, NJ

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Hi! I love helping people. I have over 3 years of experience as a shopper and driver, with over 700 orders completed for customers. I also have 2 years of experience as a driver. I love driving, and can drive anyone or anything anywhere. I had 2 dogs growing up, and was in charge of taking care of pets for multiple...
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  • 60 errand runners are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.00/hr as of August 2025

Recent errand runner reviews from local parents in Metuchen, NJ

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

Dorothy B.

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...

- Nancy L.

Tamara D.

Tamara is taking care of my elderly mom since November. She is an amazing and wonderful caregiver. She is punctual, warm, sense of humor and...

- Tracy K.

Aida Z.

I can't express how grateful we are for Aida's care and compassion for my mother, whose ability to care for herself had rapidly declined...

- Care member

FAQs for finding an errand runner in Metuchen

Hiring an errand runner in Metuchen, NJ on Care.com will cost an average of $20.00 per hour as of August 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 Metuchen, NJ. There are currently 2 errand runners in Metuchen. 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 Metuchen 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 Metuchen. 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 Metuchen, etc. Errand runners are pretty flexible when it comes to helping you, with even the most random things.

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