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Taryya E.

Here To Help You And Your Family!

West Orange, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
8 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
travel
light cleaning
Hi families! My name is Taryya, I am 23 years old and I am looking for a short-term, Monday-Thursday nanny job. I have 4 years experience as a nanny and 5 years as a babysitter. I also have experience as a teacher's assistant, personal assistant, and mother's helper. I have worked with ages ranging from 3 months to 13 years old....

Tyesha P. says "Taryya watched my son from the time he was 6 until she went off to college. He's 9 now and misses her very much, we both do. My son is special needs and...

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Renette M.

West Orange, NJ

from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Personal care
10 years of experience have fueled my passion for supporting adults and seniors. I became a caregiver because I want to make a positive impact on people's lives and offer families a reliable care option. As a Certified Nursing Assistant, I provide personal care with a patient and compassionate approach. I adapt to changing...
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Jecolia A.

Senior Care

West Orange, NJ

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$15/hr
2 years experience
Dementia
transportation
light cleaning
meal prep
errands
Hello, my name is Jecolia a very patient, reliable, and a loving person. All my life I've lived with with my grandparents and great-grandparents. Over the years I've lost them however they've blessed with lot's of love and I want to spread that love. They taught me everything I know like to be kind, respectful, and care for...
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Allison W.

West Orange, NJ

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$25/hr
2 years experience
Errands
meal prep
transportation
light cleaning
I would be a fantastic caretaker for an elderly citizen because I'm compassionate, responsible, and highly attentive to detail. My natural ability to form strong, trusting bonds ensures that those in my care feel safe, valued, and respected. With my deep interest in health and wellness, I'd be mindful of their nutritional needs,...
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Justice C.

West Orange, NJ

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$15/hr
2 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
I am currently a teacher at a childcare facility that cares for children from six weeks to 13 years old. I am an assistant throughout each of our classrooms so I have experience with all types of ages. I have been passionate about childcare throughout my life and have done one off sitting jobs before. I am CPR/AED and First Aid...
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Maria R.

Babysitter

West Orange, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hello, My name is Maria, I am 45 years old . I have a son 16years old. I am Covid vaccinated. I babysat since I was 23 years old , it is something I love to do. I have also experience working as an assistant teacher in Montessori schools , and one year working in a special School Hellen Keller in Uruguay. I like to play...

Laura B. says "Maria has been with us full time since December. Beyond being punctual and dependable she is truly caring and loves working with children. She and my...

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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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Jane M.

Companion/Personal Aide

Verona, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Personal care
companionship
mobility assistance
errands
meal prep
+ 1 more
Retired businesswoman seeking to offer companionship and personal assistance to a lady/gentleman who needs not only companionship, but organization, meal prep, med prompting, shopping, transportation, assistance with daily routines and would appreciate some lively conversation. I am a kind and compassionate woman who loves to...

Care Member says "Jane is efficient, smart and caring. She is neat and keeps things orderly in the house. She is very "upbeat" and always comes with a smile on her face....

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Jasmine W.

Personal Assistant, Babysitter And Night Nanny!

Cranford, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
With over 12 years of experience, I'm passionate about creating a fun, safe, and nurturing environment for children of all ages, including multiples and special needs. For the past 3 years, I've worked with children with special needs, adapting activities to suit their individual needs with patience and creativity. I'm...

Care Member says "My daughter takes a while to warm up to people usually. Especially if it’s clear they are new to mom and dad and she warmed up to Jasmine so fast!...

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Dayani M.

Belleville, NJ

5.0(0)
from
$18/hr
5 years experience
General room cleaning
basement cleaning
changing bed linens
cabinet cleaning
carpet cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi!!! I am here to help you and your family with your goals and your no end to-do list. I am a home/personal organizer and personal assistant that can assist you with meal preparation , organizing your home, childcare , laundry and others household functions. I have 5 years experience with childcare and household functions. I am...
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Dayani M.

Belleville, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi!!! I am here to help you and your family with your goals and your no end to-do list. I am a home/personal organizer and personal assistant that can assist you with meal preparation , organizing your home, childcare , laundry and others household functions. I have 5 years experience with childcare and household functions. I am...

Cynthia S. says "I hired Dayani to watch my two children. I was very pleased with her and hope to use her again. She was punctual and my children really enjoyed spending...

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Tatiana C.

Highly Organized, Attentive, And Energetic Nanny + Family Assistant

Kearny, NJ

4.9(1)
from
$28/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I have been working in household assistance/housekeeping for 7+ years now. My experience also extends into nannying and pet care, and overall being a supportive hand to busy households. Experience follows as: Nanny Care Pet sitting / Dog walking In-home Meal prep Deep Cleaning (BR/BA/Kitchen) Light cleaning/housekeeping...

Care Member says "Tatiana has been an incredible caregiver for our family! She is warm, patient, and truly cares for our children as if they were her own. She is funny...

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Eileen P.

I Am Reliable Caring And Loving Person

Elizabeth, NJ

5.0(0)
from
$30/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Dementia
personal care
Hi my name is Eileen I am a certified nursing assistant . I have 7 years of experience with Elderly People I have worked in nursing homes in Long term care and hospital . I care for people as if they were my own family and how I'd want them treated. I'm very passionate about senior care, kind, caring, calm and very patient and...
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Deirdre M.

Mothers Helper /House Manager/ Family Assistant

Nutley, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Changing bed linens
kitchen cleaning
vacuuming and/or mopping
general room cleaning
~ Housekeeping Upkeep: dishes, kitchen cleaned, laundry, vacuum, mop, trash removal ~ Organize + return items to proper place ~ Pet feeding/walking ~ Local Errands ~ Schedule appointments ~ Help at Parties/Events ~ Assist with senior family members Excellent time management + organizational skills. Strategic thinker....

Katie B. says "Deirdre has been an amazing help to my family, and has made such a difference in our household! I would highly recommend her to anyone, as she has done an...

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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
Live-in home care
companionship
light cleaning
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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Kiaora S.

Kiaora's Bio

Newark, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Grocery shopping
I'd describe my personality as fun, easy going and cheerful I like working with kids because I love children. Love seeing their development growth and if I can have a piece of enhancing and empowering them to be great individuals then of course it's a pleasure. One thing you should know about me is your child is your precious...

Care Member says "Kiaora is a delightful and creative sitter who our five-year-old daughter immediately loved. We absolutely trust her to take great care of her."

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Donna S.

I Am Available For Senior Care/ Looking For Part time Long Term Steady Work.

Belleville, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Mobility assistance
companionship
meal prep
errands
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi I'm Donna, I have over 15 years experience taking care of the elderly. I have done anything from companionship to cooking & light clean ups such as washing dishes and laundry. Also I have run errands including food shopping, post office and various places for their daily personal needs I also have experience caring for...

Care Member says "Donna is the absolute best and has been like a member of the family. Donna is willing to help in any way that’s asked of her, and she proactively thinks...

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Dana J.

Part-Time Caregiver Available

Union, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
Hello! My name is Dana. I am a very detail-oriented, artistic, responsible and fun person. Although I solely enjoy both performing arts and visual arts with children, I've grown to love sports as well. My childcare experience began 14 years ago, at age 14. I started off caring for my younger siblings until they were old enough...

France J. says "Dana is so nurturing and patient! Our girls love her. I love how she was willing to have fun and be silly with and encourage our girls to step out of...

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Margaret A.

Experience Home Health Aide Available Full Time

Newark, NJ

4.5(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
dementia
live-in home care
hospice services
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I am a very talented and responsible Home Health Aide who is a very compassionate, patient, kind-hearted and loving person seeking to take care of the elderly and people with a wide range of illnesses and disabilities. I have 11 years' experience in elder care and have cared for people with: Dementia, Alzheimer's, Cancer,...

Care Member says "Maggie is a wonderful caregiver that becomes part of a family right away. She is very smart, honest and thoughtful and helps make recommendations to...

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Pamela E.

Newark, NJ

4.8(1)
from
$25/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Transportation
companionship
personal care
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
I am a certified patient care technician/home health aide with more than 2 1/2 yrs of employment experience with excellent communications skills, providing exceptional in-home care and support to clients with a range of illnesses and other challenges. Duties and responsibilities include but not limited to light housekeeping,...

Care Member says "In my experience with Pamela, I found her to be pleasant, punctual, knowledgeable and eager to assist. She can be trusted. "

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  • 60 personal assistants are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $19.50/hr as of July 2025

  • The average star rating for rated personal assistants is 5.0

Recent personal assistant reviews from local parents in West Orange, NJ

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

Taryya E.

Taryya watched my son from the time he was 6 until she went off to college. He's 9 now and misses her very much, we both do. My son is...

- Tyesha P.

Maria R.

Maria has been with us full time since December. Beyond being punctual and dependable she is truly caring and loves working with children....

- Laura B.

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

FAQs for finding personal assistants in West Orange

The average rate for hiring a personal assistant in West Orange, NJ on Care.com as of July, 2025 is $19.50 per hour. The cost may fluctuate depending on the type of service you need assistance with and how frequently.

Care.com has 6 personal assistants in West Orange, 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 West Orange 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 West Orange, 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 West Orange. 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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