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60 personal assistants are listed in Garfield, NJ
The average rate is $17/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby personal assistants is 5 years
Personal assistants in Garfield, NJ
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I am bi-lingual French-English and seek a position working with infants, toddlers and school-aged kids, whom I can also tutor. I have worked as a personal chef and can prepare many varied dishes for the whole family.
I love working with babies, and work on stimulating them with exercises, music, and regular outings. I also have...
5.0
"Kelly has been with us for one year, taking care of our three daughters aged 3 to 5.
She is great with them, always pushing them to learn new things and to become more independent. She is very dedicated to...
Reviewed by Mirna K.
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I care for people as if they were my own family and how I'd want them treated. I'm very passionate about senior care, kind, caring, calm and very patient and empathetic. I'm able to provide both physical and emotional support to clients, help with meal preparation, medication reminders, bathing and dressing, bathroom assistance,...
5.0
"Alana is an excellent worker , she took care of my mom for 1.5 years. She is always on time , she provides stellar care and is genuinely a God sent . She is dependable, trustworthy , kind and caring but most...
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5.0
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Good day my name is Maxine and I have been working with kids since 1999. I began my journey working with the special needs population since 2001. I have been working at Wagon Road camp for over 18 years providing respite care services for families in need of a break from the city life. We provide support and assistance to kids...
5.0
"Maxine is a hard-working, dedicated, patient and compassionate caregiver. My child loves her and enjoys her time with Maxine."
Reviewed by Daliz P.
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I'm a senior nurse, who left home country (Poland) to join children in the USA. After graduating school I worked over 20 years in a state hospital on surgical, internal, diagnostic wards and ran CT lab. My last place of work was at a nursing home in Northern Ireland for about 11 years, where I was a Registered Care Assistant. My...
5.0
"My Mom had a difficult personality, and I went through over FIFTY aides before "Ela" came into our lives! After my Mom went through her trial period with Ela, she said, "This one, I will keep!" Upon meeting...
Reviewed by Karen S.
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Hi! I am an experienced babysitter and nanny who is well versed in playtime, mealtime and clean-up time. I love engaging with children of all ages and bring a positive attitude and fun personality to my jobs. I love to cook and am a very tidy person. Some of my passions include reading, finding new restaurants and spending time...
5.0
"Maddie is an amazing person and I trust her with my kids and pets, almost more than I trust myself. She is very smart, kind and fun and is able to juggle many things at once in such a calm and graceful manner....
Reviewed by Erin D.
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I am a Certified HHA of 10+yrs and a Certified Medical Assistant of 5yrs. I am looking for a 24/7 live-in companionship case. Most of my duties include (but not limited to): personal care (bathing, dressing, grooming) keeping track of vitals, assisting patients to and from doctor appointments, meal preparation, medication...
Annett R.
Clifton, NJ
$16-17/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
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I have worked in the service industry for most of my adult life. My years working as a caregiver have left me with life long friendships . I have worked in dementia care, hospice care, companionship and child care. I have experience in bed bath, ambulation, transfer, meal preparation, medication reminder shower assist, grooming...
5.0
"She is very knowledgeable and helps Mom with some exercises."
Reviewed by Randall T.
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Hello! My name is Kizzy . I am a compassionate, loving, go with the flow type of child caregiver who adores children, yet can be firm at times if required. I enjoy watching children learn and grow. It amazes me how their brains are like sponges that soak up wonderful information. I enjoy bringing my love for art and crafts,...
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I have experience caring for people with dementia, diabetes, and kidney failure. I am communicative and compassionate person. Specialize in wound care, inserting the Foley catheter, Bathing Assistance, Administration of Medication, and overall patient care including routine home care. I have very good references from my patients...
5.0
"Maria was a wonderful private home care nurse for my mother. She provided an extraordinary standard of care. She is extremely skilled, compassionate and reliable. I am beyond grateful for her time spent with...
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Hi! I am a loving, patient and responsible person. I have 7 years of experience working with children and families. I am a teacher assistant for the department of education since 2015. I also care for my two niece's who are ages 3 and 4 very often. I am very passionate about working with children, I truly love what I do! It's so...
5.0
"she is excellent and you would be lucky to have her!!! Cares deeply about the child's welfare and she is easy to work with"
Reviewed by Marc L.
Rosetta T.
Waldwick, NJ
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Sweet Caring Girl Looking To Join A Nice Family To Be An Extension Of Them To Care For Loved Ones
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I'd describe my personality as compassionate, hard working, trustworthy.
I'm looking for a position where I can become part of your family that's long term. Communication is important to me. I'm fun, energetic, responsible, and patient. I am CPR/First Aid Certified in infants/children and Adults and have obtained a Child Day...
5.0
"Rosie is a wonderful, trustworthy and dependable caretaker. My kids took to her right away! She is always punctual and professional and we still consistently use her as a babysitter and I highly recommend Rosie...
Reviewed by Tracey W.
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I've been working with children since I was 16 years old, starting out as an Assistant Instructor at my dojo. Over the past 8 years I have been working with children in various capacities and steadily growing my experience. I have had extensive experience as a nanny, caregiver, dog and cat sitter and reading and writing tutor. I...
5.0
"Riley is a gift to my family. He has been caring for my three children a few days a week for about three months. He is punctual and very responsible. My children adore him! He is fun and extremely caring. Riley...
Reviewed by Amanda F.
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Provide assistance with activities of Daily living performance domestic and household tasks, Transport and accompany patients to doctors appointment run errands medications reminder assist with clients personal care monitor patients vital signs, temperature, respiration And report on their condition follow client care plan and...
5.0
"Keisha took care of my mother-in-law for more than a year until her recent passing at age 99. During this time Keisha’s biggest concern was that my mother-in-law lived her best life no matter what that meant...
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5.0
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My nurturing, responsible, and bright personality draws me to working with kids as I deeply believe in their potential as the future generation. With dedicated care, I envision them growing into incredible individuals capable of creating positive change in the world.
My journey with babysitting began at 17 as an occasional...
5.0
"She is an amazing nanny who took care of my two kids, ages 2 and 5. She was so sweet and very prepared. She brought some coloring books and crayons. Also she stayed in touch with me via text to let me know that...
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Aydee V.
Harrison, NJ
$25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
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I am very reliable, I love to babysit for children, I'm a Kind person, I love to make the laugh. I was a Nurse assistant in my country, I am learning English. I Will take good care of your children and have good references I can provide.
5.0
"Aydee is simply an angel sent from above. Our little family don’t just see her as a caretaker but part of our family. She is professional, loving, kind, well knowledgeable in baby/toddler/child related care. My...
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Ncutukazi M.
River Edge, NJ
$30/hr • 3 yrs exp
I Am A Certified Nurse Assistant With 3 Years Experience.
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I'd describe my personality as hard working, friendly and patient
I like caring for seniors because I was raised by my grandma so it's rewarding to me to be able to help other senior citizens just like my grandma helped me.
5.0
"Ncutukazi was a wonderful caregiver to my late mother for 12months. She took great care of my mother, helped managed her schedule including doctor’s visits. Drove my mother to and from hospital visits. Assist...
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5.0
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Hi, My name is Ornett I am a mature, professional, educated and well experienced elderly care provider. I have been giving care to elderly persons for over 7 years. I am a Certified Nursing Assistant, Patient Care Assistant, Certified Home Health Aid and I hold other certifications along with license. I believe that the elderly...
5.0
"Ornett is a very hard working woman she is very dependable and residents seem to like her a lot. She loves to help out in any way or form she can."
Reviewed by Anja M.
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A little about myself: I have worked as a home health aide for over23 years. I worked both privately and through an agency. For the last 18 years I have worked for a nursing home as an nursing assistant. During my schooling I completed my CPR certification and completed my Nursing Assistance license. I am bilingual...
5.0
"Sandra was trustworthy, reliable, flexable, punctual, extremely caring, and always busy helping around the house straightening up.
She took care of both my mother (while in the end stages of pancreatic cancer)...
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I'm a professional health aid for elderly, with experience for over 20 years. With my European background besides English, I'm fluent in Slovak and Hungarian. I can assist with bathing, toileting, grooming or other personal care. I will manage medication, appointments and shopping. I have my own transportation. I'm deeply...
5.0
"Eva took tremendous care of my mother during the last few months of her life. My mother was suffering from post stroke symptoms and advanced dementia. Everyday Eva would feed, dress, walk, and talk with my mom....
Reviewed by Bill M.
Shela D.
Paramus, NJ
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Certified Medical Assistant Looking For Full Time Daytime Employment As A Caregiver
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I have 10+years of experience working with the elderly, and I have experience with dementia patients for over 6 years. I am currently seeking full time employment overnnight and am also available some days.
I'm a very caring and compassionate person, and am glad to be able to help the elderly. I can provide excellent references...
5.0
"Shela is compassionate, gentle and proactive. Our family trusted her completely with our precious Mother. We were so lucky to have found her and highly recommend Shela."
Reviewed by Roberta W.
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Recent personal assistant reviews in Garfield, NJ
Kelly R.
5.0
Kelly has been with us for one year, taking care of our three daughters aged 3 to 5.
She is great with them, always pushing them to learn new things and to become more independent. She is very dedicated to improve the writing of our elder daughters, taught them some math, and initiated them to...
- Mirna K.
Alana R.
5.0
Alana is an excellent worker , she took care of my mom for 1.5 years. She is always on time , she provides stellar care and is genuinely a God sent . She is dependable, trustworthy , kind and caring but most importantly she is amazing at her job . She goes above and beyond to take care of her...
- Care member
Maxine C.
5.0
My daughter loves Maxine. As a teen, my daughter has difficulty sustaining positive interactions with others. However, she experiences Ms. C as fun and easy to talk to about a range of topics. Engaging teens, especially neuro atypical teens can be very difficult, but Ms. C knows how to distract...
- Carla B.
Elzbieta W.
5.0
My Mom had a difficult personality, and I went through over FIFTY aides before "Ela" came into our lives! After my Mom went through her trial period with Ela, she said, "This one, I will keep!" Upon meeting Ela, her QUALITY is evident. Because she is a nurse, Ela handled my Mom's care and meds...
- Karen S.
Madeline S.
5.0
Maddie is an amazing person and I trust her with my kids and pets, almost more than I trust myself. She is very smart, kind and fun and is able to juggle many things at once in such a calm and graceful manner. Maddie is great for all types of care and is one of the few people I trust with...
- Erin D.
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FAQs for finding personal assistants in Garfield
In 2024, how much does it cost to hire a personal assistant in Garfield, NJ?
The average rate for hiring a personal assistant in Garfield, NJ on Care.com as of May, 2024 is $17.50 per hour. The cost may fluctuate depending on the type of service you need assistance with and how frequently.
How can I find a good personal assistant near me in Garfield?
Care.com has 4 personal assistants in Garfield, 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 Garfield 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.
What services can a personal assistant provide in Garfield?
Most personal assistants in Garfield, 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 Garfield. Additionally, some personal assistants are okay with performing pet care or even light housekeeping duties, but these duties are less common.