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Nikatwaya N.

Personal Care Aide

Paterson, NJ

5.0(1)
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$35/hr
4 years experience
Dementia
personal care
I have over 12 years of experience working with children and adults with disabilities and caring for the elderly. I cook, clean, and provide assistance with daily living skills. I am a very reliable, caring and patient person who takes pride in my work ethics.

Darla S. says "Nikki is wonderful My parents have nothing but positive things to say about her. She does her job very well and is extremely helpful and professional."

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Rosalee C.

Experienced Home Health Aide

Paterson, NJ

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Dementia
hospice services
respite care
personal care
live-in home care
Hello , I am a welcoming, nurturing, flexible, and well experienced individual. I am a Certified Home Health Aide. I have worked in this field for 10+ years both as a live in aide and in the nursing home setting and assisted living setting. I am a mother of 8, all adults now & with 3 grandchildren. I am a family oriented...

Dwayne M. says "She is a great mentor and lovely lady and I am grateful that I met her at my church. She gives so much love and care to others. She is helpful,...

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Desmarie V.

Home Health Aid

Paterson, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Companionship
dementia
light cleaning
meal prep
hospice services
+ 1 more
As a home health aide with five years of experience, I provide compassionate, hands on care to individuals who need assistance with daily living activities. I help with tasks such as bathing, meal preparation, and medication reminders, ensuring my clients' safety and well-being. Beyond physical care, I offer companionship,...

Eleana C. says "Desmarie is very friendly and brings good energy with her. She shows care for my parents and engages with me at any concern that might arise. Also being...

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Kamesha J.

Personal Care Assistance, Dementia Assistance

Paterson, NJ

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Errands
light cleaning
transportation
meal prep
Hi my name is kamesha, I have been working in senior care over 12 years. I love my job because I am happy to know that I am able to take care of someone that unable to take care of their selves. I am loyal, honest, caring, loving, and patience. Working with me you have no regrets. Looking forward to working with you thank you.
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Ayca D.

Pet Sitter, Groomer, Veterinary Assistant

Paterson, NJ

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$15/hr
2 years experience
Administration of medicine
boarding
grooming
dog training
pet walking
+ 1 more
My skills include; I worked as a veterinary assistant and groomer training I'd describe my personality as; Attentive, responsible, professional I like working with animals because; I grew up with cats and dogs since my childhood. Later, working with animals became a passion for me. I have two cats now, I had a dog...
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Madeleine A.

Paterson, NJ

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$23/hr
3 years experience
The joy of seeing children learn and grow is why I love being a childcare provider. For the past three years, I've cared for children aged 1-5, creating a nurturing and stimulating environment for them. I'm comfortable caring for up to two children at a time. My approach is patient, calm, and creative. I enjoy engaging kids with...
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Sereita J.

I Am A Certified Home Health Aide

Paterson, NJ

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Dementia
personal care
Hi I m sereita I have 10 years of being a certified caregiver I do my my job with a Passion and I love what I do. *assisting patient with daily personal medical and household tasks *creating a safe environment to prevent falls an accident *communicating with patient and families to ensure that proper medical an care guidelines...
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Sarah O.

Paterson, NJ

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$25/hr
2 years experience
Dementia
errands
transportation
meal prep
light cleaning
Hello, my name is Sarah, and I am a dedicated and compassionate home care aide with a strong commitment to providing quality support to individuals in need. With experience in assisting seniors and individuals with disabilities, I offer personalized care that promotes comfort, independence, and dignity. I am skilled in daily...
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Keaira B.

Love Helping People

Paterson, NJ

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$25/hr
8 years experience
Dementia
light cleaning
personal care
meal prep
I bring over eight years of experience in the healthcare field, with a strong focus on personal care and dementia support. For the past seven years, I have worked in a nursing home setting, where I provided compassionate, person-centered care to elderly residents. In addition to assisting with daily living activities, I...
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Gayann M.

Paterson, NJ

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$15/hr
6 years experience
Dementia
errands
meal prep
light cleaning
hospice services
I have valuable experience working as both a CNA and HHA, providing compassionate, reliable care to clients. I assist with daily living activities, personal care, mobility support, and offer companionship, always ensuring clients feel safe, respected, and comfortable in their homes or care facilities. I take pride in delivering...
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Marian H.

Fun And Engaging Tutor

Paterson, NJ

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$20/hr
2 years experience
I have tutored in person and online using the platform Varsity Tutors. I have tutored 7-year-old students up to students taking high school level courses. My tutoring experience has mainly been in science, math, and languages (mainly Spanish). I am very patient with students and introduce the material to them while paralleling...
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destany V.

Paterson, NJ

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$23/hr
9 years experience
Light cleaning
travel
I'd describe my personality as creative, passionate, ambitious, self motivated also driven I like working with kids because enjoy witnessing their growth, the opportunity to make a difference in their life they challenge me everyday that's the best part. I'm looking for a job that babysitting , after school I started...
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Gabriell P.

Paterson, NJ

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$14/hr
1 year experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
I'm driven to make a positive impact on the lives of children, fostering their growth and development. With a year of experience as a childcare provider, I have a patient and calm personality that children gravitate toward. My creative and imaginative nature allows me to engage children in educational and fun activities, making...
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Joyce J.

Paterson, NJ

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$15/hr
Dementia
errands
live-in home care
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I am a dedicated and compassionate caregiver with extensive experience in senior care, committed to improving the quality of life for the elderly through patient, respectful, and personalized care. Over the years, I have provided hands-on assistance with daily living activities including bathing, dressing, medication reminders,...
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Andrew R.

Jack Of All Trades

Paterson, NJ

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$15/hr
9 years experience
I have had 9 years of experience in the classroom. I have taught or assisted in grade levels K-8. I have taught all subjects in both public and Catholic school. My kid at heart personality makes it easy for me to connect with the children. In my free time I like to go to the gym, work on my music, play video games, and work on...
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Gabriela M.

Paterson, NJ

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$18/hr
2 years experience
My name is Gabriela. I'm 18 years old. I am currently a Medical Assistant, and I am in the process of being a CNA. I cared for children from the age of 15 , and began to care for my grandmother at the age of 16. I work very well with both. I don't mind to sit down and give someone company and attention. I am a very caring person...
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Jennifer H.

Paterson, NJ

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$22/hr
5 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
I'd describe my personality as fun/funny, generous, and kind. I like working with kids because it's rewarding to see kids growth and development. I also believe working with kids help teach you new things all the time. I'm looking for a job that is either long term or temporary and flexible. I started working with kids when...
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Sheila C.

Paterson, NJ

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$15/hr
Errands
light cleaning
transportation
meal prep
I am a caring and dependable individual with hands-on experience providing personalized care for the elderly. My journey into caregiving began with supporting my own grandmother, where I assisted with daily living activities, emotional companionship, and general well-being. This experience developed my strong sense of empathy,...
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Jennifer P.

Nanny/Personal Assistant

Lodi, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$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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Laura C.

Cook, Personal Assistant

Hackensack, NJ

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Bathroom cleaning
cabinet cleaning
general room cleaning
kitchen cleaning
changing bed linens
+ 1 more
I have been catering for years and have cooked for families over the summer. I prepared vegetarian meals for several womEn on a 30 day challenge. I can cook any type of meal for various diets and deliver them as well.
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  • 60 personal assistants are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $21.11/hr as of July 2025

  • The average star rating for rated personal assistants is 5.0

Recent personal assistant reviews from local parents in Paterson, NJ

Personal Assistants in Paterson, NJ are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 11 reviews of the 60 listed personal assistants

Nikatwaya N.

Nikki is wonderful My parents have nothing but positive things to say about her. She does her job very well and is extremely helpful and...

- Darla S.

Rosalee C.

She is a great mentor and lovely lady and I am grateful that I met her at my church. She gives so much love and care to others. She is...

- Dwayne M.

Desmarie V.

Desmarie is very friendly and brings good energy with her. She shows care for my parents and engages with me at any concern that might...

- Eleana C.

FAQs for finding personal assistants in Paterson

The average rate for hiring a personal assistant in Paterson, NJ on Care.com as of July, 2025 is $21.11 per hour. The cost may fluctuate depending on the type of service you need assistance with and how frequently.

Care.com has 18 personal assistants in Paterson, 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 Paterson 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 Paterson, 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 Paterson. 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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