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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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Renoucheka C.

Compassionate Caregiver

Scotch Plains, NJ

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Companionship
live-in home care
dementia
errands
hospice services
+ 1 more
Compassionate caregiver with 10+ years of experience in providing personalized care to individuals and families. Proficient in daily living assistance, medication management, and creating a safe, supportive environment. Known for my patience and empathy, I am dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for my clients and building...
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Gary K.

Experienced Driver And Companion For Seniors. Retired UPS Professional Offering Supportive Care.

Scotch Plains, NJ

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$25/hr
1 year experience
Companionship
errands
mobility assistance
transportation
Kind, compassionate 63-year-old male. Strong background in Customer Service with 40 years at UPS. Now retired, I'm eager to apply my patience and dedication to assisting seniors, providing supportive care and companionship. Kind, energetic and honest. Seniors are incredibly interesting individuals, with a wealth of life...
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Teona P.

Scotch Plains, NJ

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$15/hr
5 years experience
Companionship
dementia
errands
live-in home care
personal care
Patient and friendly caregiver with 5 years of experience, can provide the physical and emotional support to individuals with following services: Dressing and Personal Hygiene * bath and shower assistance * tooth brushing, shaving and hair styling Companionship * Listen, read, watch tv, play games together Communicate with...
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Susan S.

Scotch Plains, NJ

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Young Grandmother/ Mom of 3, looking to transport/ assist children to school in the morning hours. Afternoons, are spent watching and transporting my 3 young grandsons to and from school and sports. I'd describe my personality as Energetic, reliable, responsible. I love children and enjoy being around them. I'm looking for...
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Ruby G.

Ruby Jane G, Creative Childcare

Scotch Plains, NJ

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$16/hr
2 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi! I'm an aspiring educator, and a senior in high school. I would love to help you out! I love crafts, walks, pretend play, and more! I would be more than happy to assist with neurodiverse/disabled children, as long as professional medical experience is not required. Please feel free to reach out! I'd describe my personality...
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Kathryn D.

Scotch Plains, NJ

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$20/hr
Errands
light cleaning
live-in home care
meal prep
Hello! . I am patient, flexible, fun and safety oriented. I can help with Light Housekeeping, Crafts, Education, Fun and more. I am a 29-year-old, born and raised in Scotch Plains. I've graduated with a sociology degree from Roanoke College. Most recently I worked as an administrative assistant and admissions persons for...
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Taylor A.

Scotch Plains, NJ

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$15/hr
6 years experience
My name is Taylor, I am 22 years old. I graduated from The University of Rhode Island with my bachelors in Marketing. I'd describe my personality as reliable, patient and communicative. I like working with kids because I enjoy the creativity they bring! Throughout my years I've found to have had many job working with...
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Ngozi I.

Scotch Plains, NJ

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$15/hr
3 years experience
Personal care
While I studying for my degree in Social Care I worked two years in a Nursing home as a Nursing assistant Assisting elderly people with their activities of daily living (Bathing, Dressing and feeding). Organizing and coordinating activities such as Karaoke night for resident. Personal care plans Reading books to residents and...
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Barbara N.

Personal Assistant

Cranford, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$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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Teona T.

Personal Care

Springfield, NJ

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Companionship
live-in home care
dementia
errands
home modification
+ 1 more
Hello, My name is Teona. I'm 33 years old and have 8 years experience as a caregiver/companion. I'm from country Georgia, college graduate. Certified phlebotomist and EKG technician. I have experience with dementia, memory care, Parkinson's disease, diabetes, mobility assistance. I love helping people and especially elder. I...

Marianne R. says "Teona is very capable and is a wonderful caregiver for my Mother. She is patient and smart and is enjoyable to have in our home."

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Coley S.

Caring For Children: A Decade Of Dedication And Passion

Rahway, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$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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Pauline B.

Full Time Availability

Elizabeth, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Companionship
mobility assistance
dementia
errands
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I've been a caregiver for 14 years as a CHHA . I became a caregiver because of my mother she had become ill and needed home care. I decided to put my career on hold to help her during her time of illness after she had passed I decided that helping others gave me a sense of fulfillment. I have experience with early onset Dementia...

Enid R. says "Pauline is one in million! She is responsible, dependable and a pleasure to be with!"

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Violeta P.

Home Health Aide/Caregiver

Carteret, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Dementia
personal care
I have always enjoyed working with the elderly people. I have great respect for their wisdom and really listen to their needs and concerns. Thus, I was assisting seniors as a live-in/live-out aide for over 20 years. Through my years of service I have acquired a great deal of experience and outstanding references. In the past, I...

Lisa Z. says "Violeta was employed by our family 2015-2017. During that time she cared for our invalid mother who was wheelchair bound. Violeta's duties included all...

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Kaoutar F.

Compassionate, Skilled Home Health Aide Devoted

Avenel, NJ

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
4 years experience
Dementia
errands
light cleaning
meal prep
transportation
To Providing Superior In-home Care To Persons With Disabilities. Certified Home Health Aide with 3+ years of experience delivering personalized home care to elderly clients, assisting with daily living while building meaningful relationships and helping clients maintain a high quality of life. Background in nursing.

Tina S. says "Kaoutar has helped my family throughout the years. I can say she would be a great help to any family! I still use her help here and there when I need it."

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Ria M.

Home Health Aid Available Full-time,part-time

Bound Brook, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Dementia
visiting physician
home modification
hospice services
personal care
+ 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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Azalea H.

Dunellen, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Errands
light cleaning
meal prep
As a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse, I take great pride in delivering personalized, high-quality care to seniors. With experience as a Clinical Care Technician on an oncology unit and a strong nursing background, I am confident in providing exceptional assistance with activities of daily living. Whether it's...

Natalie C. says "I hired Azalea, in the summer of 2023, to care for my aunt who was like a mom to me. When I hired her, my aunt had recently been discharged from the...

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Mzia I.

Dunellen, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Dementia
meal prep
errands
hospice services
light cleaning
+ 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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Sammy D.

Colonia, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$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 attended Middlesex County college and ACI Medical and Dental school & am currently employeed...

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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Nichanuch M.

Hello!

Roselle Park, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
I'm looking for Date night/weekend job. - I have 5 years experiences. I was an teacher assistant. I took care of 3 kids (3. 5years old boy and the twins girls 2 years old). I took care of 5 months old until she was 2 years old. Now I'm taking care of 3 years old girl who I have been taking care of her since she was 11 months...

Care Member says "Nicha was excellent! She was so nurturing and playful with our 1 year old baby. She taught him songs, how to enjoy reading and took him for walks. She...

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  • 60 personal assistants are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $19.56/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated personal assistants is 5.0

Recent personal assistant reviews from local parents in Scotch Plains, NJ

Personal Assistants in Scotch Plains, NJ are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 4 reviews of the 60 listed personal assistants

Kathryn D.

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...

- Lindsay R.

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...

- Care member

Teona T.

Teona is very capable and is a wonderful caregiver for my Mother. She is patient and smart and is enjoyable to have in our home.

- Marianne R.

FAQs for finding personal assistants in Scotch Plains

The average rate for hiring a personal assistant in Scotch Plains, NJ on Care.com as of June, 2025 is $19.56 per hour. The cost may fluctuate depending on the type of service you need assistance with and how frequently.

Care.com has 9 personal assistants in Scotch Plains, 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 Scotch Plains 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 Scotch Plains, 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 Scotch Plains. 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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