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Coley S.

Caring For Children: A Decade Of Dedication And Passion

Rahway, NJ

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
With over a decade of dedicated experience working with children aged 0-18, my passion for creating nurturing environments and supporting young learners' development has grown immensely. Beyond teaching American Sign Language and admissions leadership, I have also been deeply involved in nannying roles, providing personalized...

Care Member says "Coley was great! She came on time and I could tell my daughter really liked her. As a new time mom, I truly felt comfortable leaving my 3 month old with...

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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
Respite care
personal care
visiting physician
hospice services
home modification
+ 1 more
Greetings, my name is Tyria I'm a Certified home health aid with over 15 years 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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Lela K.

Smile Creator

Rahway, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
7 years experience
Respite care
personal care
live-in home care
dementia
I'm Lela 47 years old female, friendly and nice person and looking for a job to take care elderly person . Have been working as a caregiver for 10 years. Loved doing my job and willing to do the same for future. Had been helpful and reliable all the time. Helping others is my lovely thing to do. Fully vaccinated (Booster). I...

Ekaterine T. says "Lela is one of the best I've ever seen as my mother in low's caregiver,,she was with her more then two years, She adored Lela because she made her life...

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Melissa C.

Part-Time Babysitter/Tutor Available!

Woodbridge, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hello! I am a 27-year-old middle school language arts teacher living in Woodbridge, NJ. I AM FULLY COVID-19 VACCINATED!! I have my bachelor's degree in English and my Master's in Teaching with certifications in k-6, special ed., and middle school (5-8) language arts. Personally, I have worked with children for as long as I can...

Ariya V. says "Melissa was our summer babysitter for our two boys (elementary school age) for two summers (2019 and 2020). Melissa truly loves children; she took the...

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Kathryn D.

Experienced And Fun Nanny

Scotch Plains, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
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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Douglas S.

Part Time Personal Assistant Available

Mountainside, NJ

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$25/hr
5 years experience
My skills range from being a Personal Assistant to a Founder and CEO of the largest Yoga and Health Center in North America, the Office Manager for the Morris County Art Association, and a NJ State Licensed Art Teacher. I have taught Pre-K/Kindergarten Art in a private school, as well as, Art in both a inner-city high school for...
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Kimberly A W.

Professional Nanny And Personal Assistant

Summit, NJ

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$35/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I have 30 years of experience being a professional nanny and 17 years of being a personal assistant. I can help with Travel and Cooking/Meal Preparation, and all aspects of childcare and home management.
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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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Barbara N.

Personal Assistant

Cranford, NJ

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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...
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Gina M.

House And Personal Assistant/ A Mom Available

Rahway, NJ

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Assistant, Helper, Manager. I am currently looking for a part time in errands and odd jobs where I can work for a family - or an individual with daily tasks
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Anna P.

Part Time Nanny And Personal Assistant For General Errands

Mountainside, NJ

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Im a nanny for 20 years and love what I do! I already have another part time family that I work with but I'm looking on adding more hours to my schedule or considering a full time with one family. Have lots of experience with child care on any age and also I don't mind running errands as well. I do have great references! Hope to...
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Mayerling C.

Union, NJ

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$17/hr
1 year experience
Transportation
respite care
light cleaning
errands
I am a certified Home Health Aide (HHA) with 1 year of experience providing compassionate care to seniors. I currently work caring for an elderly person, assisting with daily activities, personal hygiene, companionship, medication reminders, and light housekeeping. I am patient, respectful, and attentive to individual needs. My...
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Darren D.

Springfield, NJ

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$20/hr
3 years experience
If you need a personal assistant or secretary I am your guy . My experience is all over the board from Data Analytics , HR and payroll administration, to Private Security and Physical therapy . I'm also a handyman for maintenance, repair and Renovation in terms of landscaping, carpentry or even construction . Whatever the task...
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Barbara N.

Dog Walker

Cranford, NJ

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$15/hr
Grooming
pet walking
boarding
I am retired and have a personal assistant service which includes walking small and medium sized friendly well behaved dogs. My husband and I have an adorable 30 pound pittie mix. I live in Cranford. I am very dependable, trustworthy, and flexible.
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Skylar B.

Bound Brook, NJ

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$18/hr
2 years experience
Transportation
meal prep
light cleaning
errands
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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Lela C.

Manhattan, New York

Edison, NJ

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
hospice services
live-in home care
errands
dementia
+ 1 more
I am certified HHA , have 10+years experience working with an elderly. I am very patient, caring and responsible person. Willing to do light housekeeping, laundry, personal care , shopping, managing appointments . I am also good cook. Looking for a live in/ live out, full-time /part-time companion/ personal assistant / caregiver...
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Barbara E.

I'm A Loving And Caring Person, babysitter as well

Roselle, NJ

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$25/hr
6 years experience
Travel
meal prep
grocery shopping
Hello, my name is Barbara. I am currently a CNA certified nurse assistant. I have six years working with elders and individuals with disabilities. My goal is to one day become a nurse. I love what I do and I hope one day I'll be taking care of your love ones.
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Mariam J.

Rahway, NJ

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$25/hr
8 years experience
Live-in home care
light cleaning
meal prep
hospice services
errands
+ 1 more
certified home health aide, looking for a position to help elders maintain their independent of living in the community through the provisions services, promoting good health. I have 8 years of experience working as a caregiver, such as alzheirmer, dimentia stages, assisting with high and low pressure, personal care, bathing,...
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Laura W.

Middlesex, NJ

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$20/hr
7 years experience
Light cleaning
hospice services
meal prep
errands
dementia
+ 1 more
Hello, my name is Laura! I am a Certified Home health aide with 7 years of healthcare experience within many different settings including home care, hospitals, and group homes. I can provide assistance with ADLS including bathing, toiletries, feeding and food preparation, medication assistance, documentation, vital signs,...
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Skylar B.

Bound Brook, NJ

from
$25/hr
Hello ! I am a mom of 2. Very active in Somerset county community, I am experienced in personal grooming and I enjoy helping clients feel their best. I can assist with hygiene, toileting, eating, cooking, cleaning and any adm tasks. I have a full clean driving license along with punctuality. More then that, I am naturally caring...
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  • 60 personal assistants are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $21.83/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated personal assistants is 1.0

Recent personal assistant reviews from local parents in Plainfield, NJ

Personal Assistants in Plainfield, NJ are rated 1.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews of the 60 listed personal assistants

Coley S.

Coley was great! She came on time and I could tell my daughter really liked her. As a new time mom, I truly felt comfortable leaving my 3...

- Care member

Ria M.

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...

- Judy H.

Lela K.

Lela is one of the best I've ever seen as my mother in low's caregiver,,she was with her more then two years, She adored Lela because she...

- Ekaterine T.

FAQs for finding personal assistants in Plainfield

The average rate for hiring a personal assistant in Plainfield, NJ on Care.com as of November, 2025 is $21.83 per hour. The cost may fluctuate depending on the type of service you need assistance with and how frequently.

Care.com has 12 personal assistants in Plainfield, 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 Plainfield 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 Plainfield, 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 Plainfield. 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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