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Isabella X.

Union, NJ

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$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi I'm Isabella! I am a PT college student and my major is early childhood education. I have my license and a clean driving record. I am CPR, First Aid, and AED certified. I am also non-smoker. I have been taking care of children for 8+ years. I have experience with children from the ages 2 months-15 years old. I truly enjoy...
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Assumpta N.

Ready For Care!

Union, NJ

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$26/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
Hello, I hope this message finds you well. My name is Assumpta Ada, and I am writing to express my interest in becoming a house helper for your family. I believe my background and skills make me a great fit for the role, and I would love the opportunity to contribute to your household. I recently completed my didactic studies...
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Sara S.

Union, NJ

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$20/hr
4 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
Hi, my name is Sara and I'm currently a rising sophomore at Connecticut College in New London, CT. Over breaks and when I'm back home in Union, NJ, I am offering my services for child care, pet care, and tutoring in several school subjects. I love working with kids and I have a great deal of experience in tutoring, teaching,...
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Pauline R.

Companion

East Orange, NJ

3.0(1)
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$10/hr
6 years experience
Errands
meal prep
light cleaning
personal care
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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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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Kerry W.

East Orange, NJ

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience
Companionship
errands
live-in home care
dementia
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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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
hospice services
personal care
dementia
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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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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Sneha S.

Housekeeping

Edison, NJ

5.0(0)
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$18/hr
Carpet cleaning
general room cleaning
changing bed linens
organization
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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Donnadeen H.

Certified Care Giver Available For Live In/out Positions. Available To Drive Client And Run Errands

East Orange, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Dementia
live-in home care
hospice services
personal care
respite 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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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
Meal prep
travel
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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Rochelle S.

Elderly Care Provider

Cranford, NJ

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
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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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
Companionship
personal care
mobility assistance
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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Pamela E.

Newark, NJ

4.8(1)
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$25/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Companionship
light cleaning
transportation
errands
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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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
light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
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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Cathy M.

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

Maplewood, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 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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Dorothy B.

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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Erin L.

Irvington, NJ

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 2 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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Nana K.

Livingston, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$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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Katera P.

Maplewood, NJ

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
6 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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  • 60 errand runners are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $23.67/hr as of June 2025

Recent errand runner reviews from local parents in Union, NJ

Errand Runners in Union, 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.

Barbara N.

Barbara is the best! Having worked with me for approximately two years, Barbara is punctual, detailed and very organized. She's also very...

- Care member

Kerry W.

She very friendly, knowledgeable and understanding. Very dedicated to her job.

- Care member

FAQs for finding an errand runner in Union

Hiring an errand runner in Union, NJ on Care.com will cost an average of $23.67 per hour as of June 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 Union, NJ. There are currently 3 errand runners in Union. 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 Union 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 Union. 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 Union, etc. Errand runners are pretty flexible when it comes to helping you, with even the most random things.

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