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Bernadette M.

Highland Park, NJ

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$30/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
errands
respite care
home modification
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Having gone through prolonged sickness and grief of close family members pushed me to change career to care giving. I empathize , listen and have patience with my clients and always pay close attention to their body language. I work closely with family , care managers and nurses guided by the plan of care and always seek help...
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Lila W.

All About Me

Highland Park, NJ

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$15/hr
5 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
I'd describe my personality as outgoing, empathetic, and passionate. I like working with animals because they have such optimistic and loving spirits. I'm looking for a job that creates a fun and fulfilling connection between me and animal(s) and/or human(s). I started working with animals when I was old enough to. I am a...
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Cassidy J.

Personal Assistant

Old Bridge, NJ

3.0(0)
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$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
General room cleaning
bathroom cleaning
organization
carpet cleaning
changing bed linens
+ 1 more
Hi! I have 2 years of experience in the assistant/administrative role and 5 years of experience in customer service. I am open to many things such as pet care/sitting, house sitting, running errands, scheduling appointments, grocery shopping, laundry, light housekeeping, etc.
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Gifty L.

Best Aide

Somerset, NJ

4.0(1)
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$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Home modification
companionship
light cleaning
dementia
errands
+ 1 more
I am a Compassionate and dedicated caregiver with 5 years of experience providing high-quality, personalized care to elderly and disabled clients. Skilled in assisting with daily living activities, offering emotional support, and maintaining a safe and comfortable environment. Passionate about enhancing the quality of life for...

Oregomisan U. says "She's just the best. I hired her to take care of my mom and she did a good job."

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Mzia I.

Dunellen, NJ

5.0(1)
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$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
dementia
meal prep
errands
hospice services
+ 1 more
My name is Mzia . I'm a very caring, friendly person and professional of my work. With long time experience , very good references, valid NJ drive license, with good language skill. I'm a legal of this country. I help to patients for housekeeping , laundry, shopping for food and other household requirements, preparing and...

Care Member says "Dear sir or Madam Mzia took care of my mother in law for several years. If not Mzia, my mother in low - Helen would not have lived as long as she...

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Manjit K.

Old Bridge, NJ

5.0(1)
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$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Home modification
companionship
light cleaning
dementia
errands
+ 1 more
I love take care seniors just like my own family I'm very responsible hard working caring trust worthy have experience over 20 years with MS Parkinson's disease stroke dementia Alzheimer's cancer diabetes assist with medicine, personal care , laundry , food prepare , shopping , dr appointment, wound care, any nursing skills and...

Emily M. says "Manjit came to my parents house at such a critical time in our lives. She was professional, knowledgeable, trusting and more so caring and compassionate....

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Yesenia P.

Home Nurse And Caretaker

Iselin, NJ

5.0(1)
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$29/hr
6 years experience
Light cleaning
dementia
personal care
errands
hospice services
+ 1 more
I am a compassionate person, dedicated to my work, I enjoy doing it and I do it with love, I follow orders and I'm very patient, active, flexible, I've been a professional caregiver for the past 6 years I work with both elderly and children. I can assist with meal prep and transportation as well. I'm an organizer, planner, and...

Joana T. says "Very reliable caregiver, kind and loving, you will find a person that you can trust if you hire Yesenia, as a caregiver always follows instructions as you...

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Katherine B.

Senior Care/companion Care

South Bound Brook, NJ

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
companionship
mobility assistance
dementia
errands
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Kathy and I have 10 years experience in Senior/Adult Home Health Care, and Companion Care. I am patient and attentive and I am dedicated to providing my clients with high-quality personalized and compassionate care, while assisting them with activities of daily living. This support involves medication management,...

Diane M. says "Kathy is helping out with my 92 yr old mother. I have found her to be very patient and caring. My mother adores her. She is dependable and on time. I am...

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Sammy D.

Colonia, NJ

5.0(1)
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$18/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hey my name is Samantha but you can also call me Sammy! From reading your requests I think I would be a marvelous fit as your childs babysitter! I have my own car and I'm familiar with the area so transportation would not be an issue. I am CPR certified and have been since 2018. I attended Middlesex County college and ACI...

Nathan L. says "Sammy has been wonderful with our 2 little ones. She's been flexible with our hectic schedule and we're so happy to have found her. Our children adore her...

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Deborah O.

:) Care That Brightens Your Day!! 20+ YEARS EXPERIENCE!!!

Old Bridge, NJ

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Respite care
dementia
hospice services
personal care
Hello!! My name is Deborah, and I live in Old Bridge, NJ. I come from humble beginnings and have always exuded an extroverted personality, overflowing with positive vibes and giggles galore. I have been a care giver for as long as I could remember, always caring for my loved ones, be it my siblings, children, or sick parents. At...

Care Member says "Deborah was wonderful with my Mom. She responded to my Mom's need to be assisted with medical equipment with great care, joy and punctuality. I...

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Eveline S.

Monmouth Junction, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Hello and thank you so much for reading my profile! I am a 35-year-old experienced nanny having taken care of newborns and toddlers and older children up to 14 years old. I am a former assistant teacher at the Early Childhood Center. I am a very loving and caring person and I am great with children! I have a car so I am able to...

Stephanie B. says "We ALL love, love, LOVE Eveline! If you're lucky enough to have her watch your kids, you'll love her too! She's just wonderful!!"

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Tira J.

Child/ Senior Care And Errands

Piscataway, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Hospice services
companionship
meal prep
dementia
errands
+ 1 more
Hello, I am writing to apply for the Caregiver positions on Care. com. I have an excellent background in providing care for people of all ages and conditions with more than 10+ years of experience in the field. I worked as a Residential Manager at an Assistant Living facility for 8 years. I have experience working with young,...

David And Jana A. says "Tira is an outstanding caregiver! She goes above and beyond. She is trustworthy, dependable, and very professional."

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Aniyah R.

East Brunswick, NJ

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
travel
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I'm a childcare provider with three years of experience, and I'm available to care for up to three children. My motivation for becoming a caregiver comes from my positive experiences in previous babysitting roles, my desire to make a positive impact on children's lives, and my dedication to supporting families by providing a...

Jeff H. says "Aniyah provided exceptional nanny care and was a true delight for our little ones. My colleague and I recently had the pleasure of hiring Aniyah to care...

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Kathryn D.

Experienced And Fun Nanny

Scotch Plains, NJ

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
Hello there. My name is Kathryn, I often go by Katy or Kate for short. I am a 29-year-old, born and raised in Scotch Plains. I've graduated with a sociology degree from Roanoke College. Prior to graduation I worked as an administrative assistant and admissions persons for FlexSchool, a micro school for gitted and twice...

Lindsay R. says "Kathryn has been a great help to our family! She has watched my niece on several occasions and you can just tell when we get back home that they had a...

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Alyssa M.

Somerset, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
1 year experience
Hello, My name is Alyssa and I love caring for children! Growing up, I knew I wanted to work with children. In high-school I had the opportunity to participate in Early Childhood Laboratory Independent Study. I was able to work hands on with preschoolers and create lesson plans to teach to them. Kids are simply my favorite to be...

Jennifer Z. says "Alyssa has been such a tremendous help to my family these past few years taking care of my children, especially my middle one who has many complicated...

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Ria M.

Home Health Aid Available Full-time,part-time

Bound Brook, NJ

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience
Personal care
dementia
visiting physician
home modification
hospice services
+ 1 more
Greetings, my name is Tyria I'm a Certified home health aid with over 16years of hands on experience in personal care. I find it rewarding working with the elderly and individuals with disabilities and illnesses such as dementia and Alzheimer's. Due to my experience in elderly care I am able to provide exceptional one on one...

Judy H. says "Ria has provided home care for my family since 2017.She originally worked with my husband,who initially was able to walk with a cane later declining with...

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Myrna M.

Personal Assistant

North Brunswick, NJ

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Hello, I have over two decades of customer service experience in the financial industry. I am a friendly person who takes great pride in all that I do, from minor to complex tasks. My core strengths are exceptional written & verbal communication skills, collaborate well one-on-one and with teams, detail oriented, excellent time...
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Cassidy J.

Personal Assistant / Shopper

Old Bridge, NJ

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$25/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hi! I have 2 years of experience in the assistant/administrative role and 5 years of experience in customer service. I am open to many things such as pet care/sitting, babysitting, house sitting, running errands, scheduling appointments, grocery shopping, laundry, light housekeeping, cooking/meal prep, etc.
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Gina H.

Experienced Household And Personal Assistant

Bound Brook, NJ

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Currently, I work with local youth as a volunteer coach for recreation departments and travel leagues. I served four years as the marketing coordinator for a small family owned and operated business, worked directly with the local community, supported the planning of fundraising events for a multitude of non profit...
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Skylar B.

Bound Brook, NJ

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$18/hr
2 years experience
Transportation
errands
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello! I am a mom of 3, very active in Somerset county community, I am experienced in personal assisting and I enjoy helping clients feel their best. I can assist with hygiene, toileting, eating, cooking, cleaning and any adm tasks. I have clean driving license along w/ punctuality. I currently assist two seniors in Hillsborough...
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  • 60 personal assistants are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $22.50/hr as of November 2025

Recent personal assistant reviews from local parents in Highland Park, NJ

Personal Assistants in Highland Park, NJ are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed personal assistants

Gifty L.

She's just the best. I hired her to take care of my mom and she did a good job.

- Oregomisan U.

Mzia I.

Dear sir or Madam Mzia took care of my mother in law for several years. If not Mzia, my mother in low - Helen would not have lived as...

- Care member

Manjit K.

Manjit came to my parents house at such a critical time in our lives. She was professional, knowledgeable, trusting and more so caring and...

- Emily M.

FAQs for finding personal assistants in Highland Park

The average rate for hiring a personal assistant in Highland Park, NJ on Care.com as of November, 2025 is $22.50 per hour. The cost may fluctuate depending on the type of service you need assistance with and how frequently.

Care.com has 2 personal assistants in Highland Park, 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 Highland Park 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 Highland Park, 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 Highland Park. 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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