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Priscilla M.

Senior Care

East Orange, NJ

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Home modification
visiting nurse
visiting physician
hospice services
live-in home care
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Priscilla, and I am a 32-year-old Certified Personal Care Assistant with over three years of experience working with CDPAP patients and providing in-home care. I've worked in nursing homes like Split Rock on Baychester in the Bronx as a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist, where I supported residents with...
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Oyindamola O.

Compassionate Caregiver Who Treats Clients Like Family, Skilled In ADLs, Companionship, Memory Care

East Orange, NJ

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Companionship
live-in home care
meal prep
dementia
errands
+ 1 more
Three words that describe my personality are compassionate, dependable and patient. I have always loved caring for my clients because I truly enjoy building meaningful relationships and making a positive difference in their daily lives. I believe every client deserves dignity, respect, and kindness, and I am honored to be a part...
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Dayn V.

Professional Home Health Aide And Companion

East Orange, NJ

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Dementia
personal care
respite care
home modification
hospice services
+ 1 more
I am a highly professional caregiver with experience in caring for elderly, convalescent, and handicapped persons in-home of patients; performing duties for patients, such as changing bed linen, preparing meals, assisting in and out of bed, bathing, dressing, and grooming; providing transportation to medical facilities and...
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Fidelia A.

East Orange, NJ

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$22/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Companionship
light cleaning
live-in home care
dementia
errands
+ 1 more
I am a certified nursing assistant and certified home health aid. I have 10 years experience in total. I can take vitals, draw blood, do wound care, EKG and read EKG graphs, I am a Basic Life Support certified, operate a Hoyer lift, dementia / Alzheimer experienced, administered medication experience, healthy lifestyle. I worked...
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Tremaine C.

Caring

East Orange, NJ

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$19/hr
17 years experience
Companionship
meal prep
dementia
light cleaning
live-in home care
I been a caregiver over 16 years now. I worked with different agencies. I am a very nice person. I am naturally gifted in caring and helping others. all of my clients loves me. I love doing what I do and is very dedicated in doing it. I enjoy reading , traveling, going to church and traveling to different places. I have a...
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Sandreen B.

East Orange, NJ

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi, my name is Sandreen. I am a very honest, fun loving person who loves taking care of children and playing fun educational games with them. I have over 10 years experience working with children of all ages; from new born to teens, I am able to drive kids to activities, prepare their meals, keep a tidy home, do their laundry...
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Beverley J.

Full-Time Companion/Caregiver Available.

East Orange, NJ

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$30/hr
6 years experience
Dementia
meal prep
personal care
hospice services
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I'm a home health aide, looking for a full-time job as a companion/caregiver. I am available for companionship five (5) days per week. Monday-Friday, occasionally on a Saturday. I will do meal preparation, personal care, light housework, doctor visits and other errands. My experience is as follows: Four (4) years working with a...
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Sandra M.

Childcare Position

East Orange, NJ

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$22/hr
6 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
Hi there! I'm Sandra, I'm 28 years old, I'm interested in the childcare position. About me: I have +3 experience in childcare. I'm a teacher assistant, and an experienced nanny. My first language is Spanish but I'm very fluent in English. CPR course previously done. I have experience with newborns, toddlers and all ages...
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Sienna G.

Sienna: Nurturing, Experienced Caregiver. Supportive, Attentive, & Firm Approach.

East Orange, NJ

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$35/hr
2 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
travel
Hi, I'm Sienna, a supporting, attentive, firm, and graceful caretaker with 2 years of childcare experience. I have cared for 20+ kids ages 5-10 at the YMCA, 15+ kids ages 4-7 at a Day Camp, and children at Elmwood Church in East Orange. I also have private caretaking experience. I love building confidence in youth and being a...
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Tymeishia H.

Hardworker, Responsible And Compassionate

East Orange, NJ

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$21/hr
10 years experience
First time mom looking for extra work ! I have over 10 plus years in the medical field , CPR trained , able to help with clerical / administrative work , baby sitting , accompany to appointments, grocery shopping , assisting with activities of daily living and personal assistant experience! I will provided resume and...
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Tymeishia H.

Care Giver

East Orange, NJ

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$22/hr
10 years experience
Dementia
meal prep
respite care
errands
hospice services
+ 1 more
I've been in the medical field for over 10 plus years . I'm a Certified home health aide , certified medical assistant, Certified behavioral Technician, CPR certificate, Medicine administer, administrative /clerical anbd personal assistant experience as well . I'm Currently in the process of receiving my realtor license! I have...
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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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Jennifer P.

Nanny/Personal Assistant

Lodi, NJ

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I was born and raised in NYC and have been with my wonderful husband for 28 years. We have five children (26, 21, 20, 19 & 11), and I spent 10 years as a stay-at-home mom before returning to work as a certified teaching assistant. I have 14+ years of experience working with children with special needs in the Englewood Public...

Care Member says "Jennifer was my personal assistant on a part time basis, and I was extremely happy with her performance. She was able to tackle many different types of...

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Jane M.

Companion/Personal Aide

Verona, NJ

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Companionship
mobility assistance
personal care
dementia
errands
+ 1 more
Retired businesswoman seeking to offer companionship and personal assistance to a lady/gentleman who needs not only companionship, but organization, meal prep, med prompting, shopping, transportation, assistance with daily routines and would appreciate some lively conversation. I am a kind and compassionate woman who loves to...

Care Member says "Jane is efficient, smart and caring. She is neat and keeps things orderly in the house. She is very "upbeat" and always comes with a smile on her face....

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Dayani M.

Belleville, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi!!! I am here to help you and your family with your goals and your no end to-do list. I am a home/personal organizer and personal assistant that can assist you with meal preparation , organizing your home, childcare , laundry and others household functions. I have 5 years experience with childcare and household functions. I am...

Cynthia S. says "I hired Dayani to watch my two children. I was very pleased with her and hope to use her again. She was punctual and my children really enjoyed spending...

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Dayani M.

Belleville, NJ

5.0(0)
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$18/hr
5 years experience
Basement cleaning
changing bed linens
general room cleaning
bathroom cleaning
cabinet cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi!!! I am here to help you and your family with your goals and your no end to-do list. I am a home/personal organizer and personal assistant that can assist you with meal preparation , organizing your home, childcare , laundry and others household functions. I have 5 years experience with childcare and household functions. I am...
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Tatiana C.

Highly Organized, Attentive, And Energetic Nanny + Family Assistant

Kearny, NJ

4.9(1)
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$28/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I have been working in household assistance/housekeeping for 7+ years now. My experience also extends into nannying and pet care, and overall being a supportive hand to busy households. Experience follows as: Nanny Care Pet sitting / Dog walking In-home Meal prep Deep Cleaning (BR/BA/Kitchen) Light cleaning/housekeeping...

Care Member says "Tatiana has been an incredible caregiver for our family! She is warm, patient, and truly cares for our children as if they were her own. She is funny...

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Dahlia E.

I'm Reliable Compassionate Loving Caregiver.

Union, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Companionship
meal prep
mobility assistance
dementia
errands
+ 1 more
I have CNA, CHHA and CPR licensed with almost 8 years of experience. I have experience working in assisted living for years, experience working with a couple hands on or one on one patient. I have over a year experience with behavioral problem like Schizophrenia , Bi polar, multiple personality, and depression. I am an...

Sarah F. says "Dahlia is a compassionate and skilled caregiver. She is prompt with responses and very dedicated to her clients. Thank you!"

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Sherry H.

Part-Time Care

Caldwell, NJ

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Dementia
personal care
visiting physician
Hi! My name is Sherry. I live in Caldwell & I have 20 years of experience . I’m very compassionate and love helping out in any way that I can. I would love the opportunity to become part of your family. Below are just a few examples of services I provide . I look forward to hearing from you! -Assisted with taking medications...

Melanie B. says "Sherry makes sure I take my oral meds, prepares my injections, and takes me to all my medical appointments, then makes sure I have what I need when I get...

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Anahi C.

Bayonne, NJ

4.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Dependable and dedicated babysitter with 4 years in daycare and 5 years in babysitting From 6 mo -15-year-olds . Flexible and adaptable, bilingual. Devoted to helping children think creatively, and explore new ideas. I am an active listener, reliable and punctual , cheerful and energetic . Answer wide range of childcare needs...

Amanda Na C. says "Ana is outstanding with kids she was such a help for me and my family she bathe my kids and feed them as well as do crafts and had fun with them she...

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  • 60 personal assistants are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $22.48/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated personal assistants is 4.6

Recent personal assistant reviews from local parents in East Orange, NJ

Personal Assistants in East Orange, NJ are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 19 reviews of the 60 listed personal assistants

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...

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Jennifer P.

Jennifer was my personal assistant on a part time basis, and I was extremely happy with her performance. She was able to tackle many...

- Care member

Jane M.

Jane is efficient, smart and caring. She is neat and keeps things orderly in the house. She is very "upbeat" and always comes with a smile...

- Care member

FAQs for finding personal assistants in East Orange

The average rate for hiring a personal assistant in East Orange, NJ on Care.com as of June, 2025 is $22.48 per hour. The cost may fluctuate depending on the type of service you need assistance with and how frequently.

Care.com has 31 personal assistants in East Orange, NJ. To start the search process, you will first need to create an account by answering a few simple questions to find the personal assistant services that match your needs. You will then have the option to either post a job and receive applications from candidates, or search for personal assistants directly on the platform. You can filter results by distance from East Orange or hourly rate, and then compare the assistants' skills and services they offer. After selecting a few candidates, you can schedule interviews, check references and hire the personal assistant that best fits your needs.

Most personal assistants in East Orange, NJ can help families with a combination of general errands, shopping, organizing events and managing a parent's schedule. Personal assistants typically do not provide child care services, but they can help by driving kids to and from school or other activities around East Orange. Additionally, some personal assistants are okay with performing pet care or even light housekeeping duties, but these duties are less common.

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