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Charmaine B.

Fun, Creative, And Gets The Job Done Right!

Newark, NJ

5.0(1)
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$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
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.'s Photo

Newark, NJ

4.8(1)
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$25/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Transportation
personal care
meal prep
light cleaning
errands
+ 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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Konan Richard B.'s Photo
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$19/hr
1 year experience
Transportation
personal care
meal prep
light cleaning
errands
Making a difference in people's lives is my calling. As a Certified Home Health Aide with one year of experience, I'm passionate about supporting adults and seniors, ensuring their well-being and independence. I strive to be patient, friendly, and detail-oriented. I adapt to changing routines and de-escalate stressful...
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Odalis L.'s Photo

Newark, NJ

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$25/hr
5 years experience
Transportation
meal prep
light cleaning
errands
I have worked with seniors and enjoy listening to them and helping them meet their daily needs. I help with bathing and feedings as well as running errands. It is important to me that seniors get the help they deserve even if it's just simple tasks.
Deborah S.'s Photo

Newark, NJ

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$15/hr
3 years experience
I am available to run errands such as go to the grocery store, drugstore, and/or dry cleaners. I am also available to do light housekeeping and tidy small areas (children's rooms, putting toys away, making beds, walking small dogs).
Kiaora S.'s Photo

Newark, NJ

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$15/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
errands
Graduated with human service bachelor degree. Worked with children and senior individuals with disabilities. Able to assist with meal preparation, run errands, assist with light housekeeping, medication regimen, schedule/reschedule appointments amongst other task. I am patient, helpful, caring. I have a seek to serve mindset.
Rossana C.'s Photo

Newark, NJ

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$15/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
I love working with infants and toddlers I have a lot of experience in day care centers and also at home. We can work together to give your child the best experience while you are running errands or just having a little break in your busy schedule. Looking forward to care for the most precious part of your life.
Brenda B.'s Photo

Certified Nurse Aide \ Home Health Aide

Newark, NJ

1.0(0)
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$21/hr
10 years experience
Respite care
personal care
live-in home care
hospice services
home modification
+ 1 more
I am a certified nursing assistant. My experience included home care companion to the elderly, nursing homes and hospitals. Am C. P. R. certified, running errands, Medication monitor, doctors appointments, transfers, showers, feeding, meal preparation, social intraction, light house keepings and ambulation.
April P.'s Photo

Newark, NJ

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Transportation
respite care
personal care
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
In 2010 I started in the health field taking care of the elderly and not just them. whoever needed care. Taking care of others was something I have always done and enjoy doing. Knowing that I can help someone else is a wonderful thing. Some of the things I have done when taking care of my patients are. Cook, Light cleaning,...
Eduardo R.'s Photo

Newark, NJ

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$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I'm Eduardo I'm a caregiver aid for special need tennager part time and I'm looking for another part time ocupacion during the morning 7 a.m. till 2 p.m. I live in Newark and I can drive, I'm a patient person that really enjoys taking care of people and kids, I can do laundry tidy up, cook and run errands have references.
Carline T.'s Photo

Home Health Aide

Newark, NJ

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$22/hr
Meal prep
light cleaning
errands
dementia
I am a home health aide for 10 years and also experience in Behavioral Health. I support your love ones by providing housekeeping and laundry services, shopping for food and other household requirements, preparing and serving meals and snacks, and running errands. I Assists patients by providing personal services, such as,...
Mony N.'s Photo

Newark, NJ

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Hi, I'm Mony! I offer reliable and efficient running errands services to help you save time and reduce stress. Whether it's grocery shopping, picking up dry cleaning, or handling various tasks, I'm here to make your life easier. I'm based in Newark, have my own car, and am fluent in both English and Portuguese. Let me know how I...
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Fun Sitter And Very Helpful

Newark, NJ

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$25/hr
2 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
Hi! My name is Isabella and I have had experience with children for over 2 years now. I have worked in a daycare and thoroughly enjoy spending time with kids and taking care of them. Since I have worked in a daycare, I have tons of experience with children of all ages and as little as 6 months. I am trained in CPR. I have a car...
Kristen C.'s Photo

Newark, NJ

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$35/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
live-in home care
light cleaning
errands
dementia
+ 1 more
Hello! I am a Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA) with 3+ years of hands-on clinical experience working with patients with diverse and complex needs, including those with Dementia, Cerebral Palsy, Spinal Cord Injuries, and Mitochondrial Disorders. My responsibilities include assisting with bathing, dressing, meal preparation,...
Makiyah T.'s Photo

Fun, Reliable, And Trustworthy Sitter

Newark, NJ

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$20/hr
2 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
Hello- I am currently a 5th grade Math & Science teacher with two years of experience in the field. Throughout my career, I have had the opportunity to work with a diverse range of students, allowing me to tailor my teaching methods and curriculum to meet their unique needs. In addition to my teaching role, I am a part-time...
Kristen C.'s Photo

Newark, NJ

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Hello there! I am a Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA) with 3+ years of hands-on clinical experience working with patients with diverse and complex needs, including those with Dementia, Cerebral Palsy, Spinal Cord Injuries, and Mitochondrial Disorders. My responsibilities include assisting with bathing, dressing, meal...
Jennipher I.'s Photo

Reliable And Friendly

Newark, NJ

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$20/hr
10 years experience
With over a decade of experience supporting high-level professionals in legal and corporate settings, I bring exceptional organization, time management, and communication skills to every task. I'm known for my reliability, efficiency, and ability to handle sensitive matters with discretion. Whether it's coordinating...
Afusat O.'s Photo

Newark, NJ

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$18/hr
8 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
hospice services
errands
dementia
+ 1 more
I'm Bola, a good listener who genuinely care about others. I am empathetic, calm, patient and very compassionate when caring for people. I am highly experienced Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA) and being able to productively work in Group homes, Assisted Living, Nursing Home and One on one care with my clients. I am competent...
Eric M.'s Photo

Newark, NJ

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$25/hr
8 years experience
Transportation
respite care
live-in home care
light cleaning
dementia
+ 1 more
I am caring sincere and hard working guy an l have a lot of experience in care giving. I have doing the health care job in Ghana for a long time ago at the one of the hospitals in Ghana taking care of my old Dad who was the 90 years old. So l came to the state l decided to continue in the healthcare job, and l have been working...
Kimona R.'s Photo

I Take Care Of Seniors As If They Were My Parents They Deserve All The Love And Compassion There Is

Newark, NJ

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
hospice services
home modification
errands
dementia
+ 1 more
I'm very passionate about my job. I treat my patients as if they were my parents. I have been doing health care for almost 10 years, I provide patients with the best care as possible, I assist with running errand's, providing personal services such as bathing, dressing, grooming meal preparations. I'm also experienced in using...

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  • 60 errand runners are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $22.00/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated errand runners is 3.3

FAQs for finding an errand runner in Newark

Hiring an errand runner in Newark, NJ on Care.com will cost an average of $22.00 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 Newark, NJ. There are currently 28 errand runners in Newark. 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 Newark 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 Newark. 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 Newark, etc. Errand runners are pretty flexible when it comes to helping you, with even the most random things.

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