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Alison M.

Part-Time Event Planner/Errand Runner/Personal Shopper Available

Cranford, NJ

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$15/hr
10 years experience
I am a School Secretary eager to work after school hours. Once a corporate event planner, I've always loved entertaining and have planned everything from small at-home get-together to large corporate events. I specialized in children's parties (holiday parties, Halloween parties, etc.) and those were some of my favorite to plan!...
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Errands And Odd Jobs

Berkeley Heights, NJ

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$20/hr
I am available for odd jobs such as running errands, helping with homework, and taking kids to activities after school. I also tutor language arts and math.
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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
Carpooling
travel
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 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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Babysitter For All Ages

Summit, NJ

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$10/hr
4 years experience
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 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
respite care
errands
hospice services
light cleaning
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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
transportation
errands
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 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
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
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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Summit, NJ

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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Companionship
personal care
dementia
hospice services
live-in home care
+ 1 more
I have 18+years experience working in adult/ seniors care certified HHA, CNA, PCT, EKG certified, licensed Phlebotomist and CPR certified work at RWJBarnabas excellent driver never had an accident or violation I've dealt with patient's who as different type of illness hospice, dementia, Alzheimer , Parkinson, tube feeding, Als,...
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Cranford, NJ

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$25/hr
Errands
light cleaning
meal prep
transportation
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
general room cleaning
cabinet cleaning
carpet cleaning
changing bed linens
+ 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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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
travel
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 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
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
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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  • 60 errand runners are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.67/hr as of December 2025

FAQs for finding an errand runner in Plainfield

Hiring an errand runner in Plainfield, NJ on Care.com will cost an average of $20.67 per hour as of December 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 6 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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