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Donna S.

I Am Available For Senior Care/ Looking For Part time Long Term Steady Work.

Belleville, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Dementia
light cleaning
mobility assistance
meal prep
companionship
+ 1 more
Hi I'm Donna, I have over 15 years experience taking care of the elderly. I have done anything from companionship to cooking & light clean ups such as washing dishes and laundry. Also I have run errands including food shopping, post office and various places for their daily personal needs I also have experience caring for...

Care Member says "Donna is the absolute best and has been like a member of the family. Donna is willing to help in any way that’s asked of her, and she proactively thinks...

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Julia L.

Hoboken, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
I am a 34-year-old living in Hoboken. I grew up babysitting for neighbors, family friends and family and was a ski instructor in high school. I moved to Denver after college where I had side jobs as a ski coach and a nanny. I have experience with newborns all the way up to teenagers! I love to be outside, play games and come...

Alex F. says "Julia started on a tough few days when my spouse was out of town and was a blessing. She was able to immediately handle the morning routine with my two,...

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Pauline R.

Companion

East Orange, NJ

3.0(1)
from
$10/hr
6 years experience
Light cleaning
personal care
errands
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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Amalia P.

Union City, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Carpet cleaning
general room cleaning
organization
kitchen cleaning
bathroom 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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Lizel A.

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 13 families in your area
Grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
Hello my name is Lizel, I attended college for Education (birth-2nd grade) however, I have experience with all ages. I am friendly, outgoing, active, reliable, trustworthy, and fun. I am knowledgeable in child care and child education. I have 8+ years of being a nanny/babysitter. I am willing to give dinner, bath, run errands,...

Care Member says "Lizel was wonderful! She was punctual, so nice and kind and I would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable sitter. "

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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
Craft assistance
meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 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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Raysa G.

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
Errands
meal prep
transportation
personal care
companionship
+ 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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Sukanya P.

Jersey City, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
meal prep
I love working with kids. I know how to travel using public transportation, prep for mealtime, do light laundry, run errands, clean up after kids help with homework, assist for bath and bedtime, and conduct both educational and fun activities. I have a 4-year-old toddler of my own who is the light and joy of my life.

Care Member says "Suki was with us for nearly 10 months, since my son was 4 months old, she has been an absolute treasure for our son. No matter what time of day it is,...

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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
Grocery shopping
meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 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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Ekaterine T.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
10 years experience
Live-in home care
dementia
respite care
I'm Ekaterine 44 years old female Georgian professional caregiver, friendly and nice person and looking for a job to take care elderly person . Have been working as a caregiver for 10 years. Loved doing my job and willing to to the same for future. Had been helpful and reliable all the time. Helping others is my lovely thing to...

Tina P. says "I worked as a coworker with Ekaterina. She is very nice, responsible and lovely. I highly recommend Ekaterina as a caregiver for your loved ones!"

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Elsa M.

Professional Cleaner /organizer

Hillside, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Changing bed linens
kitchen cleaning
window washing
organization
bathroom 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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Donna P.

Fun Learning Adventure Creator!

Cedar Grove, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hello. for over 20 years I have created fun learning adventures and experiences for children newborn thru high school age. I am able to nanny, tutor, carpool, travel, cook, clean, shop, run errands, do light housekeeping, take care of pets, do kids laundry, etc. I have a flexible schedule and would love to create and carry out...

Care Member says "Our family has been blessed with Donna and we are very happy to have her in our lives. She’s an exceptional educator who understands children of all...

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Kait M.

College Student Looking For Part-time Babysitting/nannying

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$26/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
grocery shopping
meal prep
Hi, I'm Kait! I have 12 years of child care experience (8 yrs babysitting, 4 yrs full-time nanny). I can help with light housekeeping and carpooling. I am comfortable running errands around NYC and taking children to/from school, activities and playdates. I can help with children's meals and meal prep. I do not smoke or drink...

Alexis V. says "Kait is wonderful. Prompt, patient, and caring. My small toddler is usually sad to separate and takes time to warm up to new people. She loved Kait,...

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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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Theo T.

Cranford, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
light cleaning
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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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
Craft assistance
meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 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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Maria B.

I Love Taking Care Of Children!

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$26/hr
8 years experience
Errands
live-in home care
mobility assistance
meal prep
companionship
+ 1 more
Hello, my name is Cristina and I'm a mother of 3 children that are over 20 years old now. I have many years of experience as a nanny and senior caregiver with references. I have a CA Driver's License with a clean record, open to drive and run errands. Happy to do meal prep, light house cleaning and laundry. It would be great to...

Care Member says "Maria is an amazing professional and a lovely person. She’s very punctual and always ready to attend your necessities."

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Elizabeth H.

BABY SITTER!

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
1 year experience
Grocery shopping
meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
My name is Elizabeth. Currently I am a part time college student and in the process of getting my drivers license! I am CPR/AED/ and First Aid certified by Red Cross for infants, children, and adults! I have had paid experience as well as personal experience for children ranging 3 months to 13 years old. I'm able to help your...

Care Member says "I know Elizabeth for her beautiful kind soul my children love her. Her intentiveness to recodnise exactly what the childs need is, when it comes to...

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Corinne W.

Columbia Masters Student Seeking Babysitting Opps

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Grocery shopping
meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Thank you for considering me as a candidate to care for your child/children! To start, I am infant, child, and adult CPR and First Aid certified. I am passionate about working with kids and have had babysitting jobs from the age of 15 including being a childcare worker over the summers in high school at a gym, to nannying for...

Katie M. says "Corinne is a warm, loving, and sweet caretaker who cared for our 1 year old son regularly until unfortunately our needs changed and we required a schedule...

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Loren M.

Babysitter To Your Door! - North Jersey Area

Jersey City, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
travel
grocery shopping
meal prep
Hello there! My name is Loren. I'm a very positive, kind and reliable person who has around 4 years of experience in child-care; specially with 3 years old to 6 years old (but has also worked with 5 months-2 years old). I've worked as a teacher's assistant at an after school program, as well as babysitting for multiple families...

Care Member says "Loren took care of my son. I was amazed how he warmed up to her; as he’s usually not so friendly with anybody else but his parents. She is very...

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  • 60 errand runners are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $21.62/hr as of November 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

Donna S.

Donna is the absolute best and has been like a member of the family. Donna is willing to help in any way that’s asked of her, and she...

- Care member

Julia L.

Julia started on a tough few days when my spouse was out of town and was a blessing. She was able to immediately handle the morning routine...

- Alex F.

Pauline R.

Just telephone interview was made; not enough experience.

- Cathy C.

FAQs for finding an errand runner in Newark

Hiring an errand runner in Newark, NJ on Care.com will cost an average of $21.62 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 Newark, NJ. There are currently 24 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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