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Julia A.

Newark, NJ

from
$15/hr
I'm here ready to help with whatever you need! I have my own reliable car and can run your errands for you.
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Ayanna P.

Newark, NJ

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$15/hr
4 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
light cleaning
Patient, high energy, trustworthy, good communication skills, caring and loving nature, able to clean, cook, and run any errands if needed, able to watch multiple children at once, very creative able to keep the children entertained, aslo helps with home work!!
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Mony N.

Part-Time

Newark, NJ

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$30/hr
4 years experience
Carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
Hi! I offer part-time child care services. I truly love being around children, it brings me so much joy to play, create fun activities, and spend time outdoors with them. I also enjoy reading stories and keeping them entertained in a loving and engaging way. I am also a postpartum doula, which means I have extra experience...
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Pauline R.

Companion

East Orange, NJ

3.0(1)
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$10/hr
6 years experience
Errands
meal prep
personal care
light cleaning
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)
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$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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Cathy M.

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

Maplewood, NJ

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience
Travel
carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 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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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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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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Donnadeen H.

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

East Orange, NJ

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Dementia
live-in home care
personal care
respite care
hospice services
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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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
Personal care
companionship
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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Erin L.

Irvington, NJ

5.0(1)
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$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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Martha M.

Spanish Speaking Full-time Nanny.

Bloomfield, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
Hello! My name is Martha and I have raised 3 children of my own who have now moved on to be independent. I have been a nanny for the past 10 years and have worked extensively with newborns all the way to 14-year-olds. The family that I am currently working with is moving out of state and I am looking for a full time position...

Claudia M. says "Martha has worked for our family for 2 years and has become part of our family. She was absolutely great with my three kids. She was in charge of...

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Neissa S.

Professional & Reliable Housekeeper/Manager/Assistant

New York, NY

5.0(1)
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$43/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Organization
bathroom cleaning
changing bed linens
general room cleaning
kitchen cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello there, I'm Neissa, friends and family call me TINA. I am a college student and what most people would call a " neat freak", fortunately it turned out to be a positive thing because I have been a reliable Housekeeper for over 7 years, I have worked in some of the most luxurious homes in New York providing museum-quality...

Kris S. says "She is unbelievably reliable and thorough, she comes in once a week to clean our apartment and we couldn't be happier. I would definitely recommend her...

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Rochelle S.

Part Time Senior Care Giver

Cranford, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Companionship
personal care
mobility assistance
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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Rochelle S.

Elderly Care Provider

Cranford, NJ

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
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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Amalia P.

North Bergen, NJ

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience
Organization
bathroom cleaning
changing bed linens
general room cleaning
kitchen cleaning
+ 1 more
I have been cleaning on a weekly basis for private homes since May 2023, 2-3 days per week for those who need my services throughout the week. I am very detail-oriented. I have experience in both everyday cleaning as well as deep cleaning. As part of my housekeeping responsibilities, I do gardening, organizing (beyond tidying!),...

Mary W. says "Amalia was housekeeper for us for more than half year. She’s super detail oriented and diligent. She is also a great babysitter as she is very patient and...

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Raysa G.

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
Transportation
companionship
light cleaning
meal prep
personal care
+ 1 more
Hello, I am Raysa. I've been a Home Health Aide for 3 years, and caring for others is something I truly enjoy. I help with daily tasks like bathing, dressing, meal prep, and medication reminders, but I also make sure my clients feel comfortable, safe, and supported. Whether it's keeping the house tidy, running errands, or just...

Care Member says "I'm writing in Raysa’s favor since she is an extremely loving and helpful person. She treated my grandmother as if she were her own. She would do...

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Sarah F.

Nurturing, Calm, And Fun Artist

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I am a visual artist living in south Brooklyn, and looking for long term, part time and/or temporary positions. I have over 10 years of experience as I have babysat for all ages throughout college, a masters program, and thereafter. Childcare comes naturally to me. I have a squeaky clean driving record, so pickups and drop offs...

Jen S. says "Very professional and reliable. My girls like her a lot. "

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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
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
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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Dani O.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
craft assistance
Hi! My name is Danielle, I'm 22 years old and am currently taking the semester off from college due to the pandemic. I go to Pace University where I'm pursing a duel major in Early Childhood and Childhood Education. I've worked in an elementary school classroom, as a camp counselor, in a daycare and as a part time nanny. I have...

Jodi W. says "Danielle is amazing. She's been my go-to after school driver / babysitter for the past few years. She's great with my kids and they really like her. She's...

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  • 60 errand runners are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $21.78/hr as of August 2025

  • The average star rating for rated errand runners is 3.3

Recent errand runner reviews from local parents in Newark, NJ

Errand Runners in Newark, NJ are rated 3.3 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews of the 60 listed errand runners

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.

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.

FAQs for finding an errand runner in Newark

Hiring an errand runner in Newark, NJ on Care.com will cost an average of $21.78 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 Newark, NJ. There are currently 23 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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