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Melynda J.

Mom-Helper-Babysitter-Pet Sitter-Elderly Care-Extraordinaire

Metuchen, NJ

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
meal prep
+ 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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Avenel, NJ

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$15/hr
Errands
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi! if you need any help with taking care of your senior loved ones I'd be happy to help. I can help with preparing meals they need, running errands and of course keeping them company!
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Babysitter For All Ages

Summit, NJ

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$10/hr
4 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have been babysitting since I was 13. I am a CPR, First Aid certified babysitter as well as a certified lifeguard. I can drive and run errands as well as take kids to activities when needed. I spend my summers in Weekapaug, RI and will be there starting July 1.
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House Helper

Roselle, NJ

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$25/hr
1 year experience
Bathroom cleaning
kitchen cleaning
I have experience working as a house keeper for basic cleaning such as washing dishes, doing laundry, cleaning kitchens and bathrooms, vacuuming, mopping etc. I also run errands when needed such as grocery shopping, picking up clothes from the cleaners and picking up supplies.
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Loving Mother/Daughter Seeking To Give Care

Stirling, NJ

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$26/hr
Dementia
light cleaning
errands
respite care
meal prep
+ 1 more
I'm a 44-year-old mother of 2 older children looking for a full-time position in adult care. I understand that as we age, the care we need is specific, sometimes difficult, and deserving of patience, respect, and kindness. I have raised my own children, cared for my dying grandmother, cared for a quadriplegic with spina bifida,...
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Dunellen, NJ

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$18/hr
I've been running errands and odd jobs within my babysitting experience throughout the years. I find it quite fun to do odd job tasks and I am always happy to help out people.
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Part Time Helper For Most Of Your Daily

Fanwood, NJ

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Hi I have two school aged children (8th & 11th grade) leaving me plenty of free time to help out others! I enjoy spending time with kids as well as the elderly. Helping run errands, driving to appointments and organizing. I can also assist with food shopping and meal prep.
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Senior Caregiver

Roselle, NJ

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$30/hr
2 years experience
Dementia
meal prep
errands
transportation
respite care
+ 1 more
I am currently a residential counselor working at a group home. My clients include elders 65+ with schizophrenia, dementia & bipolar disorder. I provide counseling, medication monitoring, assist with laundry, cleaning, bathing, transportation to doctor appointments and grocery shopping, running errands, and helping clients...
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Part-Time Assistant Available For Office Help And Errands

Piscataway, NJ

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$25/hr
1 year experience
Administration of medicine
pet transportation
Although I'm a recent Rutgers Business School graduate, I have over 12 years of experience in Corporate America. I have an AAS in Accounting and a BS in Leadership and Management. The job titles I've had include: Human Resources Training & Development Intern, Bookkeeper, Accounts Payable Specialist, Administrative Assistant,...
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Fun Responsible Reliable Nanny

Mountainside, NJ

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
meal prep
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
nanny for 20 years and love what I do! I already have another part time family that I work with but I'm looking on adding more hours to my schedule since their kids went to school full time I Have lots of experience with child care and also wouldn't mind running errands if needed . Hope to hear from you soon;)
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Madison, NJ

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Companionship
dementia
personal care
I am a 28-year-old young woman who has been working as a speech language pathologist for 3-4 years. Since 2019 I have been working for Fox Rehab with adult/elderly population. I recently changed to working for them only part time as I search for a new job, and in the meantime I would love to help some families out and still get...
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Errands & Odd Job

Piscataway, NJ

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$10/hr
Yes, I am trustworthy person. I can shop, cleaning homes and run specific errands. If you are need of special projects, please reach out to me.
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Cranford, NJ

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$25/hr
Errands
transportation
light cleaning
meal prep
I have experience running errands for my elderly aunt who lived alone. I took her to her doctors appt's, did her shopping and prepped occasional meals.
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Part-Time Housekeeper Available

Cranford, NJ

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$29/hr
4 years experience
Bathroom cleaning
changing bed linens
cabinet cleaning
general room cleaning
dusting
+ 1 more
I am 45 years old and I have 4 years of related work experience, as a nanny to the pair of 2-year-old twins and as a housekeeper for a family with a 2-year-old boy. My duties included cleaning, laundry, organizing and running errands. I have worked with real estate agent as well, cleaning houses that were about to be shown to...
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Roselle, NJ

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$25/hr
6 years experience
Dementia
meal prep
errands
transportation
light cleaning
Hello, my name is Barbara. I have been working with adults with disabilities for about 6years now. I have experience with wheelchair I have experience with wheelchair patients, I've also worked with clients with dementia. I've worked in advancing opportunities which helps clients with disabilities I help them with their daily...
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38 Year Old Single Mom, Looking For A Position Doing What I Love!

Scotch Plains, NJ

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$23/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi, I'm Valerie! Experience with children as well as the elderly. I really think I could be the girl you're looking for. I love kids-talking, teaching, having fun while maintaining the boundaries you set. We always think that we are the ones teaching kids, but I've come to realize that kids also teach us a lot about life!...
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Edison, NJ

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$15/hr
10 years experience
My name is Oce I am available part time for the following assistance : Running Errands, Organizing, Filing, House sitting, Pet sitting, Grocery shopping, Picking up dry cleaner.
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Part-time Babysitter

Clark, NJ

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$15/hr
5 years experience
Carpooling
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I have babysat for a 4-year-old and 2-year-old for over two years along with a family of a 3-year-old with special needs and a 1-year-old. I have been a preschool teacher for about a year now as well. I love kids and enjoy taking care of them. I have a dependable vehicle and am willing to run errands, drive kids to school, etc....
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Edison, NJ

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$25/hr
3 years experience
Errands
meal prep
home modification
transportation
light cleaning
Making a positive difference in someone's life is what drives me. With three years of experience as a Certified Home Health Aide, I'm passionate about supporting the well-being and independence of adults and seniors. My college degree has provided me with a solid foundation. I'm skilled in providing transportation, running...
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Piscataway, NJ

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$15/hr
5 years experience
Bathroom cleaning
kitchen cleaning
changing bed linens
organization
general room cleaning
I bring over 10 years of experience in providing dependable, caring, and detail-oriented support. I can assist with parties and events, shopping, running errands, caring for your beloved pets and keeping your home tidy. I take pride in going above and beyond to exceed my clients' expectations, ensuring each task is handled...
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  • 60 errand runners are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $23.40/hr as of November 2025

FAQs for finding an errand runner in Plainfield

Hiring an errand runner in Plainfield, NJ on Care.com will cost an average of $23.40 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 Plainfield, NJ. There are currently 5 errand runners in Plainfield. 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 Plainfield 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 Plainfield. 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 Plainfield, etc. Errand runners are pretty flexible when it comes to helping you, with even the most random things.

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