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Deysi C.

Part-time Helper

Scotch Plains, NJ

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$30/hr
Pick up or drop off children to activities Run errands Drive to doctors appointments Help packing to move
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PROFESSIONAL HOME CARE AIDE/CAREGIVER

Scotch Plains, NJ

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
dementia
light cleaning
errands
personal care
I have over 20 years of experience in caregiving with in Home Care, Meal Preparation, Medication Management, Running Errands, Shopping, Transportation, Bathing, Dressing, Feeding and Companionship. My Job is to create a safe, peaceful and happy environment for my patients and give them a happy, safe and thriving experience.
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Scotch Plains, NJ

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$23/hr
10 years experience
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, whether it's talking, teaching, playing and 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...
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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
Light cleaning
carpooling
travel
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 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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Highly skilled special needs caregiveer professional available for full time and part time position. If you are looking for a mature, dedicated, trustworthy and kind Nanny, I might be the one! My name is Grace. I have lived in Scotch Plains for past 16 years where I raised my own two children. I am full of energy, passion and...
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Highly Skilled Professional Nanny Experienced In All Aspects Of Child Care

Scotch Plains, NJ

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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
If you are looking for a mature, dedicated, trustworthy and kind Nanny, I might be the one! My name is Grace. I have lived in Scotch Plains for past 16 years where I raised my own two children. I am full of energy, passion and love for working with children of all ages. A bit of my own story: I graduated from the University of...
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Happy To Help

Westfield, NJ

5.0(1)
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$35/hr
10 years experience
Changing bed linens
organization
Reliable, positive and experienced mother of two grown boys who knows what it takes to run a smooth household-Running errands, organizing and caring for the children. Let me help so you can enjoy your free time with loved ones and be worry free when it comes to getting those daunting everyday chores accomplished. I also have...

Care Member says "Lorraine has been a great help to our family. She is a wonderful person and someone we have come to rely on. She helps us in the morning getting the...

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Dunellen, NJ

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
8 years experience
Hi, I'm Azalea! I'm a loving mother of a wonderful 6-year-old girl and a newly licensed Registered Nurse. As both a mom and a healthcare professional, I'm skilled at managing multiple responsibilities and staying organized. Whether you need help with grocery shopping, running errands, or other tasks, I'm ready to assist and make...

Care Member says "From our first interaction to our last Azalea was warm, personable, and professional. She provided compassionate care for my aunt who was discharged...

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Dunellen, NJ

5.0(1)
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$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
dementia
meal prep
hospice services
errands
+ 1 more
My name is Mzia . I'm a very caring, friendly person and professional of my work. With long time experience , very good references, valid NJ drive license, with good language skill. I'm a legal of this country. I help to patients for housekeeping , laundry, shopping for food and other household requirements, preparing and...

Care Member says "Dear sir or Madam Mzia took care of my mother in law for several years. If not Mzia, my mother in low - Helen would not have lived as long as she...

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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
Meal prep
carpooling
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 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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Housekeeping

Edison, NJ

5.0(0)
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$18/hr
Organization
carpet cleaning
general room cleaning
changing bed linens
My name is Sneha and my qualifications are that I have already completed bachelors in psychology and currently pursing bachelors of nursing. I have a genuine passion for working with children and growing up with my baby cousins and caring for my younger brother, I have developed a natural affinity for nurturing and engaging with...
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Cranford, NJ

5.0(1)
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$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
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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Middlesex, NJ

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Light cleaning
companionship
personal care
errands
dementia
+ 1 more
I am Kristina, 44 years old. I have 10+ year caregiver/companion experience and great references. I have a Registered Nurse diploma (issued bu Republic of Georgia) and I got all my nursing credits done in USA. I used to be working at hospital for 5 years as a caregiver and EKG tech. I have my own transportation, I can help you...

Beth K. says "Kristina supported my mother-in-law who has suffered from a stroke and had decreased mobility. She is very knowledgeable with physical therapy transfer...

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Personal Assistant

Cranford, NJ

5.0(1)
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$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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Professional Cleaner /organizer

Hillside, NJ

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience
Kitchen cleaning
bathroom cleaning
window washing
general room cleaning
changing bed linens
+ 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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I Absolutely Love Making Kids Smile And Laugh And Becoming Like A Big Sister To Them.

Fords, NJ

3.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I've been babysitting since I was old enough to accept the responsibility. I was 13 when I had my first job of watching three kids. After the first babysitting job they referred me to countless families where I have watched those kids and many more since they were five until they were ready to drive. I would drive them to...

Care Member says " Jordan has been our trusted babysitter for nearly two years now. She has consistently shown up on time and proven to be a reliable caregiver. Our...

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Private Home Health Aide

Perth Amboy, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Dementia
visiting physician
personal care
Private Home Health Aide Maintained patient records, care conditions, progress and problems in order to report and discuss observations with a Medical Physician and family. Perform a variety of duties as requested by client, household supplies and running errands. Accompanying clients to Doctors offices and on other trips...

Care Member says "Michelle S spent the better part of the last 2 years doing in-home care for my mother and we could not have been happier with the results. She is an...

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Senior Caregiver/companionship

Colonia, NJ

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Personal care
respite care
HI my name is Dorothy I'm looking for a senior care job which can include companionship, meal preparation medication management doctor appointments and running errands for your family member Medical knowledge finished course as medical assistant at Sanford Brown institute in Iselin fluent in polish

Nancy L. says "Dorothy is a very caring person. When she stayed with my dad for the day, she did some cleaning without even being asked. She checked in with me throughout...

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Maplewood, NJ

5.0(1)
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$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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Sophia Cares

Carteret, NJ

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience
Hospice services
companionship
meal prep
errands
dementia
+ 1 more
Hello! I am Sophia, 39 years old. I have 10 years of experience as HHA and PCA working with different patients. My goal is to treat people the way I d love to be treated mostly when I get older and disabled. I own a car with clean driving records, also provide reliable transportation, doctor's appointments and safe transfers. I...

Care Member says "Sofia was very dependable and highly conscientious in her attention to my father’s care. He was always kept clean and bathed. She made effort to see...

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  • 60 errand runners are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $21.83/hr as of October 2025

Recent errand runner reviews from local parents in Scotch Plains, NJ

Errand Runners in Scotch Plains, NJ are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed errand runners

Lorraine D.

Lorraine has been a great help to our family. She is a wonderful person and someone we have come to rely on. She helps us in the morning...

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Azalea H.

From our first interaction to our last Azalea was warm, personable, and professional. She provided compassionate care for my aunt who was...

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Mzia I.

Dear sir or Madam Mzia took care of my mother in law for several years. If not Mzia, my mother in low - Helen would not have lived as...

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FAQs for finding an errand runner in Scotch Plains

Hiring an errand runner in Scotch Plains, NJ on Care.com will cost an average of $21.83 per hour as of October 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 Scotch Plains, NJ. There are currently 6 errand runners in Scotch Plains. 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 Scotch Plains 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 Scotch Plains. 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 Scotch Plains, etc. Errand runners are pretty flexible when it comes to helping you, with even the most random things.

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