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Jaimee D.

College Student In Need Of Summer Job

South Orange, NJ

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$16/hr
Hi! I'm Jaimee and I'm 20 years old. I'm going to be a junior at Seton Hall University, studying Diplomacy and International Relations on track for law school once I graduate. I'm in South Orange for the summer so I would love some extra opportunities for jobs, so running errands seemed like a great one!
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Elisabeth K.

South Orange, NJ

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$27/hr
2 years experience
Errands
meal prep
light cleaning
Making a difference in someone's life is what drives me. As a Certified Home Health Aide with two years of experience, I'm passionate about supporting adults' and seniors' well-being and independence. My approach is compassionate, empathetic, and detail-oriented. I understand the importance of connecting with care recipients by...
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Sophia R.

South Orange, NJ

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$18/hr
8 years experience
Carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi my names Sophia I am currently a junior at Seton Hall University and am originally from San Diego. I grew up babysitting and working in the childcare room for my church. A couple years ago I started full time nannying when I wasn't in school (summer and winter breaks) and even joined a nannying agency to book jobs. I am...
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Alanna H.

South Orange, NJ

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$19/hr
6 years experience
Grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
I am a student, and I am looking for a job that can help support me through college. I've had a lot of experience with children, and since the age of 15 I have cared for newborns - young kids. I am willing to work when needed most days after 5pm, and I am okay with late nights. On breaks from school I am also able to adjust my...
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Ceila G.

NANNY + LIGTH HOUSEKEEPING

South Orange, NJ

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$28/hr
10 years experience
Hello, I'm a 31-year-old woman, from Mexico. I've been working as a nanny for more than 10 years, I'm a pretty organized and clean woman, who likes to make things easy for everyday life. I'm a person who is loving and caring, sometimes a bit shy and sensitive, trustworthy, honest and hardworking. I learn really fast, I like to...
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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
Live-in home care
personal 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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Cathy M.

Sweet, Responsible, Experienced Driving Child Care Provider Seeking F/t/ Position

Maplewood, NJ

5.0(1)
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$28/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
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, 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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Pamela E.

Newark, NJ

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

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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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
Companionship
mobility assistance
live-in home care
hospice services
dementia
+ 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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Amarilis G.

Babysitter, Senior Care, Housekeeping.

Bayonne, NJ

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience
Companionship
transportation
personal care
meal prep
errands
For a decade, I've been dedicated to providing compassionate care to adults and seniors. My journey began with a personal passion for supporting well-being and independence, fueled by positive experiences in previous care roles. As a Certified Home Health Aide, I offer transportation, run errands, shop, prepare meals, and assist...

Care Member says "i gave amarilis 5 * because i was very pleased and grateful with her service while my family member was under her care !!"

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Marilyn R.

Bloomfield, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Companionship
meal prep
light cleaning
errands
dementia
+ 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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Elsa M.

Professional Cleaner /organizer

Hillside, NJ

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience
Bathroom cleaning
organization
kitchen cleaning
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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Theo T.

Cranford, NJ

5.0(1)
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$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
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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Pamella F.

Kearny, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hey there, I am Pamella and I am 35 years old. I am from Brazil but I have been living in the U. S. since 2015. I graduated in Physical Therapy in 2014 and during college I volunteered at a pediatric clinic and regional hospital for 2 years. My experience with kids started when I was 16 years old and was babysitting on the...

Care Member says "We feel incredibly lucky to have had Pamella as a part of our family! From day one, she has been nothing but amazing—extremely competent, committed,...

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Lorraine D.

Happy To Help

Westfield, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$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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Sara H.

Fun, Patient, And Easy Going Sitter

Lyndhurst, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hello! I hope all is well. I am a very creative, and patient college student with 4 years of childcare experience, ranging from toddlers to teenagers. I also have experience teaching children to swim in my old lifeguard job. In addition to childcare, I am skilled in keeping children entertained, errand running, scheduling, inbox...

Care Member says " Sarah was attentive, caring, and patient with our son. We felt completely at ease knowing our little one was in her capable hands. She engaged our...

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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
Craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
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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Donna P.

Fun Learning Adventure Creator!

Cedar Grove, NJ

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 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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Deirdre M.

Mature, Reliable + Compassionate Caregiver

Nutley, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Companion /Caregiver /Housekeeping. Mature, Dependable, Compassionate. Speaks Clear English. PATIENT + KIND always. Several years as caregiver to elderly parents. Father fell, broke hip, had lung cancer. Mother had dementia, heart issues. Housecleaning, errands/shopping, bill paying, doctor appt, meal prep, medications,...

Joanne Z. says "Deirdre is the exact kind of caregiver we were looking for to help our mother a few hours every week. She is honest, dependable, competent, and very...

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  • 60 errand runners are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $21.60/hr as of November 2025

Recent errand runner reviews from local parents in South Orange, NJ

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

Nana K.

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

- Gloria W.

Cathy M.

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...

- Kimi L.

Pamela E.

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

- Care member

FAQs for finding an errand runner in South Orange

Hiring an errand runner in South Orange, NJ on Care.com will cost an average of $21.60 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 South Orange, NJ. There are currently 5 errand runners in South Orange. 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 South Orange 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 South Orange. 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 South Orange, etc. Errand runners are pretty flexible when it comes to helping you, with even the most random things.

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