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Mayra V.

Watchung, NJ

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$19/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
carpooling
My name is Mayra. I am 38 years old and I am a native Spanish speaker. I have 9 years of experience as a nanny with babies and toddlers (from newborn to 5 years old). I am looking for a full-time position. I am a CPR and First aid trained, also I am Certified Nursing Assistant. I have driving license, with a clean record. I...
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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
Errands
home modification
dementia
companionship
light cleaning
+ 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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Lela K.

Smile Creator

Rahway, NJ

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
7 years experience
Personal care
respite 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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Yesenia P.

Home Nurse And Caretaker

Iselin, NJ

5.0(1)
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$29/hr
6 years experience
Hospice services
light cleaning
errands
dementia
personal care
+ 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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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
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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Sammy D.

Colonia, NJ

5.0(1)
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$18/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
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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Dana R.

Fanwood, NJ

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Errands
meal prep
dementia
companionship
personal care
+ 1 more
I have extensive experience as a (Vaccinated) Senior Companion Caregiver and a CHHA provider. My approach is to care for each person with respect, kindness and understanding - everyone has a past, present and future. My goal is to provide comfort, safety, companionship, and good health for your loved one. I have worked with many...

Karen M. says "Dana has been assisting my mom since 2014 and is still employed with us as recently as 11/2020. We are so happy we found a caregiver that mom is...

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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
Hospice services
light cleaning
errands
dementia
meal prep
+ 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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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
Errands
hospice services
dementia
companionship
meal prep
+ 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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Teona T.

Personal Care

Springfield, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Errands
home modification
dementia
companionship
live-in home care
+ 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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Nancy M.

Experienced Respite Worker Looking For Part - Time Work.

Westfield, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
Hello, my name is Nancy. I love helping people reach their fullest potential. I have worked with at least five families taking care of children as well as the elderly in their home. I have a degree in the Arts and as an Occupational Therapy Assistant as well. When I worked in the Occupational Therapy field, I helped residents...

Whitney F. says "Nancy has been with us for about 2 years. She is very reliable and kind. She is great at bringing crafts and other activities for the kids to do and my...

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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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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
Hospice services
personal care
home modification
dementia
visiting physician
+ 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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Catherine J.

House/Personal Assistant

Bridgewater, NJ

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$25/hr
3 years experience
My Name is Catherine and I am looking for a full-time house/personal assistant position. I have been in retail for 19 years and 8years part-time house/personal assistant. Please contact me for reference and to speak further.
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Kimberly A W.

Professional Nanny And Personal Assistant

Summit, NJ

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$35/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
travel
+ 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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Aleksandra G.

Personal Assistant

Manville, NJ

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$20/hr
2 years experience
Located in East Brunswick. I am your future trusted eyes and ears. I provide private personal assistant services to families looking to create more structure to their life. Everybody deserves to have balance and I'm here to help!
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Catherine J.

House/Personal Assistant

Bridgewater, NJ

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$25/hr
3 years experience
My name is Catherine and I am looking for house/personal assistant position. I currently work for a household part-time and would love to transition into a full-time assistant. Please contact me to speak further and for my reference.
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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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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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  • 60 personal assistants are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $19.00/hr as of January 2026

Recent personal assistant reviews from local parents in Watchung, NJ

Personal Assistants in Watchung, 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.

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.

Yesenia P.

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

- Joana T.

FAQs for finding personal assistants in Watchung

The average rate for hiring a personal assistant in Watchung, NJ on Care.com as of January, 2026 is $19.00 per hour. The cost may fluctuate depending on the type of service you need assistance with and how frequently.

Care.com has 1 personal assistants in Watchung, 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 Watchung 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 Watchung, 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 Watchung. 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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