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Joyce B.

Full-Time Or Live In/Out Care Giver

West Orange, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$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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Mikela A.

Errands & Odd Jobs

West Orange, NJ

from
$40/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
I would like to be someone's companion who just need someone to talk and have a good time. I like to hear them talk about themselves. I listing to the elder people and I can cook too.
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Lori F.

Companion

West Orange, NJ

from
$18/hr
Errands
light cleaning
meal prep
transportation
I would make a good companion for Seniors. I cannot help with lifting or bathing anyone but I can grocery shop, run errands, spend time with them.
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Jai-la H.

West Orange, NJ

from
$18/hr
2 years experience
Errands
light cleaning
live-in home care
meal prep
transportation
Hi, my name is Jai-La, I am a friendly family helper. I have experience working with families in need of senior care, I've worked with seniors throughout my college experience. I have experience doing light housework, meal prep running errands, and going to appointments. I am a quick learner and I am very caring, patient, and...
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Lori F.

Mom Of 4

West Orange, NJ

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
I am a 49-year-old mother of 4 children. I'm hard working and dependable. I can make myself available from 8am-2 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 8am-1 p.m. on Friday and weekends any time. Available to run errands, babysit, walk pets or clean. Please reach out to discuss.
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Allison W.

West Orange, NJ

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$25/hr
8 years experience
Allison would excel at running errands and tidying up a household due to her natural sense of organization, efficiency, and reliability. She retains information easily, meaning she can quickly adapt to routines, remember preferences, and anticipate needs without constant reminders. As someone who values a clean, well-maintained...
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Alyssa T.

West Orange, NJ

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$25/hr
8 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
Hi families! My name is Alyssa. I graduated from Quinnipiac University May of 2024, studying psychology, but focusing closely on child development and child psychopathology. I am currently a graduate student at Texas Woman's University (online), studying to become a child life specialist! I have 8+ years of childcare experience,...
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Vanessa H.

Child Care Worker

West Orange, NJ

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
Hello, my name is Vanessa! I have 10 + years of babysitting experience. I am an excellent date night sitter, or a weekend sitter when you need to go out and run errands. I can assist cleaning, feeding, and homework assignments. I have experience with working with special needs children. I have a Bachelors Degree in Early...
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Nikki J.

West Orange, NJ

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Companionship
dementia
errands
home modification
light cleaning
+ 1 more
With a decade dedicated to enriching the lives of adults and seniors, I'm deeply committed to their well-being and independence. My background includes some college coursework and comprehensive First Aid Training. I provide live-in care, run errands, handle light housekeeping, prepare meals, assist with medication management,...
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Godwin B.

West Orange, NJ

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$25/hr
4 years experience
Errands
light cleaning
meal prep
personal care
transportation
Making a positive impact on people's lives is what drives me. With four years of experience supporting adults and seniors, I'm passionate about promoting their well-being and independence. In previous roles, I've gained valuable experience providing care and supporting families. I offer transportation, run errands, handle...
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Jessica G.

Flexible Babysitter Available

West Orange, NJ

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$16/hr
5 years experience
Craft assistance
travel
Hello! I am a 25-year-old college student looking for a part-time job as a babysitter/nanny. I live in West Orange, however, I commute to Rutgers University (Newark Campus) daily. I have worked with the same two families for about 5 years. The kids ranged from two to 13 but I am completely open to exploring ages outside of that...
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Lori F.

Experienced Mom Of 4

West Orange, NJ

from
$30/hr
10 years experience
I am a mom to 4 kids. I can run your errands, clean your home, feed your pets. I'm hard working and reliable.
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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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Cathy M.

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

Maplewood, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 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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Donna P.

Fun Learning Adventure Creator!

Cedar Grove, NJ

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

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

Belleville, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Companionship
dementia
errands
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 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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Addy A.

Full Time Care Giver

Irvington, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Companionship
dementia
hospice services
live-in home care
mobility assistance
+ 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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Gloria P.

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

Parsippany, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Companionship
dementia
light cleaning
meal prep
personal care
+ 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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Pamela E.

Newark, NJ

4.8(1)
from
$25/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Companionship
errands
light cleaning
meal prep
personal care
+ 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)
from
$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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  • 60 errand runners are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $24.75/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated errand runners is 5.0

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

Errand Runners in West Orange, NJ are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews of the 60 listed errand runners

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

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.

FAQs for finding an errand runner in West Orange

Hiring an errand runner in West Orange, NJ on Care.com will cost an average of $24.75 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 West Orange, NJ. There are currently 12 errand runners in West 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 West 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 West 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 West Orange, etc. Errand runners are pretty flexible when it comes to helping you, with even the most random things.

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