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Olena D.

Short Hills, NJ

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$19/hr
4 years experience
Transportation
light cleaning
errands
meal prep
Bringing comfort and support to seniors is my calling. For the past two years, I've been a Certified Home Health Aide, passionately assisting adults and seniors to live fulfilling and independent lives. My graduate degree has given me a strong foundation for understanding individual needs. I am patient, compassionate, and...
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Nanny/ House Manager

Short Hills, NJ

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$15/hr
7 years experience
Craft assistance
I have over 5 years of experience with infants and toddlers. Ages 6 months up to 8 years old. I enjoy working with children, creating and discovering their world, how things worth through play , reading etc. I have had some experience working as a pre school teacher. I can drive. I am organized, a self starter, loyal,...
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Professional Cleaner /organizer

Hillside, NJ

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience
Window washing
organization
kitchen cleaning
changing bed linens
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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Cranford, NJ

5.0(1)
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$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
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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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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Companion

East Orange, NJ

3.0(1)
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$10/hr
6 years experience
Personal care
light cleaning
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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Newark, NJ

4.8(1)
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$25/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Transportation
personal care
meal prep
errands
companionship
+ 1 more
I am a certified patient care technician/home health aide with more than 2 1/2 yrs of employment experience with excellent communications skills, providing exceptional in-home care and support to clients with a range of illnesses and other challenges. Duties and responsibilities include but not limited to light housekeeping,...

Care Member says "In my experience with Pamela, I found her to be pleasant, punctual, knowledgeable and eager to assist. She can be trusted. "

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Part Time Childcare Help

Caldwell, NJ

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 12 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
I can help you with pick up, drop-offs within Caldwell, Roseland, and Essex Fells. I work until 3-ish so I am unable to travel to towns that are further away. I can run your errands and do food shopping too. I respond to everyone that sends me a message even if I am unavailable to help, as a common courtesy. I have two teenage...

Lindsay M. says "Roseann was a wonderful babysitter for my 16 month old! We will 100% be asking her to come back again soon! Next date night!"

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Fun Learning Adventure Creator!

Cedar Grove, NJ

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
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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Nanny,Personal Assistant

Montclair, NJ

5.0(0)
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$22/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi my name is Becca or Becs! I absolutely love young minds! I'm extremely punctual, patient, flexible, energetic, and fun. On the other hand I've had to run an entire household from sun up to sun down on my own so I know that kids can be wild and I'm totally prepared to become a jungle gym. I personally incorporate gentle...
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Bloomfield, NJ

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Mobility assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
dementia
companionship
+ 1 more
Making a difference in people's lives is my greatest passion. With 8 years of experience, I am dedicated to supporting the well-being and independence of adults and seniors. As a compassionate and patient caregiver, I provide transportation, run errands, assist with personal care, light housekeeping, and prepare meals. I also...

Care Member says "I hired Maddie after she finished working for a family (see other review) Maddie cared for my Aunt for the last two years. Maddie is punctual,...

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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
Respite care
personal care
hospice services
dementia
live-in home care
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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Maplewood, NJ

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
8 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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Sweet, Responsible, Experienced Driving Child Care Provider Seeking F/t/ Position

Maplewood, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
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, I have alot of energy! whether it be running errands for the parents, keeping the house tidy, pick up from school, carpooling, home organizing,...

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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Joyful Companion and Errand Runner

Elizabeth, NJ

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$17/hr
1 year experience
Hello :) , my name is Rebecca, I've been a caretaker / errand runner, pet care taker for quite some time. I am currently working and going to school. If you are willing to choose me to help out in any way then I'm glad to help. I'll be happy to have any family to welcome me in.
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Errand runner

Bloomfield, NJ

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$20/hr
4 years experience
I'm a yoga teacher. I'm Brazilian, I speak English, Spanish and Portuguese. I've worked as a receptionist in a restaurant, I've cleaned houses, taken care of dogs and children. I have a degree in physical education and personal training here in the United States. I have a car, I don't smoke and I'm very responsible, organized, I...
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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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Belleville, NJ

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$15/hr
Respite care
meal prep
live-in home care
hospice services
errands
+ 1 more
Over 20 years of experience, taking care of the elderly running errands and providing for people who can't provide for themselves very compassionate, understanding, and pathetic and have a love just to help somebody else
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Whippany, NJ

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$16/hr
Respite care
errands
transportation
I am available to help with your transportation needs. I am also available to grocery shop and run errands for you. As a daughter with a dad who has Parkinson's I know that day-to-day daily errands and chores can put a lot of stress on somebody so I am able to help ease that stress.
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  • 60 errand runners are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $16.33/hr as of April 2026

Recent errand runner reviews from local parents in Short Hills, NJ

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

Elsa M.

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....

- Patricia K.

Theo T.

Theo is patient and kind and genuinely loves working with babies and children. She is communicative and always accessible and very...

- Rebecca G.

Joyce B.

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...

- Care member

FAQs for finding an errand runner in Short Hills

Hiring an errand runner in Short Hills, NJ on Care.com will cost an average of $16.33 per hour as of April 2026. 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 Short Hills, NJ. There are currently 3 errand runners in Short Hills. 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 Short Hills 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 Short Hills. 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 Short Hills, etc. Errand runners are pretty flexible when it comes to helping you, with even the most random things.

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