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Mirriam M.

Housekeeper

Short Hills, NJ

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$15/hr
5 years experience
Refrigerator cleaning
cabinet cleaning
changing bed linens
kitchen cleaning
general room cleaning
+ 1 more
I have over 5 years of experience working as a nanny and house keeper I can drive. I am organized, a self starter, loyal, dependable, hard working and take what I do very seriously. I can cook healthy meals, run errands etc.
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Mirriam M.

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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Pauline R.

Companion

East Orange, NJ

3.0(1)
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$10/hr
6 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
personal care
errands
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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Donna P.

Fun Learning Adventure Creator!

Cedar Grove, NJ

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience
Travel
craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 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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Gloria P.

Part-Time Home Health Aide With 6 Years Of Experience And A Background Check Available Upon Request

Parsippany, NJ

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Transportation
dementia
light cleaning
personal care
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello! I am a caring, compassionate, home care provider with 15+ years of experience working with elderly people. I treat all clients with respect, sympathy and empathy. I am honest, gentle and dependable. certified home health aide and having my own transportation, I can do everything from helping with bathing and personal care...

Monica N. says "Gloria is highly dependable, compassionate and professional. She cared for my mom daily for several years up until her recent passing. We trusted Gloria...

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Nana K.

Livingston, NJ

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Personal care
live-in home care
I have worked as a caregiver/companion since 2008. My main job responsibilities were - running errands, meal preparation, grocery shopping, making appointments, transportation, assisting with daily activities.

Gloria W. says "She's wonderful....competent, patient, reliable. Feel very fortunate to have found her."

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Joyce B.

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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Barbara N.

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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Donna S.

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

Belleville, NJ

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience
Mobility assistance
dementia
errands
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 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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Pamela E.

Newark, NJ

4.8(1)
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$25/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Transportation
errands
light cleaning
personal care
meal prep
+ 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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Rochelle S.

Part Time Senior Care Giver

Cranford, NJ

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Mobility assistance
personal care
companionship
Hello--My name is Shelly. I am a young, energetic grandmother of 4. I am always on the go and up for a challenge. I have many years of experience taking care of the elderly population, especially senior citizens in the early stages of alzheimer's disease. I am patient, caring, understanding and compassionate. I have a great...

Gerard R. says "Shelly is incredibly responsible and self-directed when taking care of someone. She is astute and sensitive in understanding the needs of the older person...

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Kerry W.

East Orange, NJ

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience
Live-in home care
dementia
errands
light cleaning
hospice services
+ 1 more
License Nursing assistant for over 13 years passionate about my work . Provide round the clock service. Prepare healthy meals. Assist with daily activities. Run errands Accompany. clients to doctors appointment Medication reminder

Care Member says "She very friendly, knowledgeable and understanding. Very dedicated to her job. "

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Martha M.

Spanish Speaking Full-time Nanny.

Bloomfield, NJ

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
Hello! My name is Martha and I have raised 3 children of my own who have now moved on to be independent. I have been a nanny for the past 10 years and have worked extensively with newborns all the way to 14-year-olds. The family that I am currently working with is moving out of state and I am looking for a full time position...

Claudia M. says "Martha has worked for our family for 2 years and has become part of our family. She was absolutely great with my three kids. She was in charge of...

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Elsa M.

Professional Cleaner /organizer

Hillside, NJ

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience
Window washing
changing bed linens
general room cleaning
organization
kitchen 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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Donnadeen H.

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
Hospice services
live-in home care
respite care
personal care
dementia
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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Erin L.

Irvington, NJ

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Hi, I'm Erin L.! I have experience caring for children of all ages, from infants to adolescents. I am kind, patient, and dedicated to creating a safe and nurturing environment for every child I care for. I am an active First Aid and CPR holder, and I have a clean, valid driver's license with my own transportation. I'm skilled...

Katharine D. says "Erin took care of our little one on 6 occasions. She had a genuine interest in providing care in the manner that the parents want/what's best for the...

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Roseanne A.

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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Addy A.

Full Time Care Giver

Irvington, NJ

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Personal care
dementia
hospice services
mobility assistance
live-in home care
+ 1 more
Hello, I am Addy, a good listener who genuinely care about others. I am empathetic, calm, patient and very compassionate when caring for people. Both my grandmother and my mother are nurses and growing up in that environment, seeing how much they love what they do everyday, inspired and motivated me to become a highly...

Care Member says "Addy was reliable and on time. She gave great care to my mother. She was gentle and compassionate. My mother liked her because she was kind to her. "

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Rochelle S.

Elderly Care Provider

Cranford, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
Hello--My name is Shelly. I am a young, energetic grandmother of 4. I am always on the go and up for a challenge. I have many years of experience taking care of the elderly population, especially senior citizens in the early stages of alzheimer's disease. I am patient, caring, understanding and compassionate. I have a great...

Jennifer M. says "She is a very sweet lady and will go above and beyond."

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Charmaine B.

Fun, Creative, And Gets The Job Done Right!

Newark, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
Hi! My name is Charmaine . I am formally a 3rd grade teacher and previously worked in Early Childhood Education. I have over 10 years in childcare and have developed many skills over this time. I am comfortable with light housekeeping, assisting with homework and online learning, running errands and grocery shopping. Others...

John K. says "Absolutely wonderful - a natural with children. Warm, punctual and engaged. Would absolutely rehire!"

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  • 60 errand runners are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $15.00/hr as of July 2025

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

Pauline R.

Just telephone interview was made; not enough experience.

- Cathy C.

Donna P.

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...

- Care member

Gloria P.

Gloria is highly dependable, compassionate and professional. She cared for my mom daily for several years up until her recent passing. We...

- Monica N.

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 $15.00 per hour as of July 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 Short Hills, NJ. There are currently 2 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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