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Nancy M.

Experienced Respite Worker Looking For Part - Time Work.

Westfield, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$19/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
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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Cathy C.

Loving Senior Caregiver With Over 10 Years Of Experience

Westfield, NJ

from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Live-in home care
personal care
dementia
I have both lived in and worked with elderly patients in their home as well as in Assisted Living. As a companion and caregiver, I cooked and prepared meals, drove to doctor appointments, shopping, organized daily medications, helped get the person ready for the morning or bedtime. I was a companion as well and would spend time...
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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)
from
$30/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Home modification
light cleaning
dementia
errands
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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Azalea H.

Dunellen, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
errands
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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Lela K.

Smile Creator

Rahway, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience
Respite care
live-in home care
personal 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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Musamali E.

Home Health Aide/ Available For Companionship, Housekeeping And Meal Prep

Newark, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Mobility assistance
personal care
hospice services
meal prep
companionship
Are you looking for a dedicated, patient, and skilled caregiver to provide exceptional care for your loved one? With 10 years of hands-on experience in hospital and home settings, I specialize in geriatric care, stroke recovery, and individuals with complex medical needs. I am passionate about enhancing quality of life and...

Care Member says "Musamali is a caring, compassionate, and very profecient care giver and companion. She cared for my elderly mom and they quickly became friends. I...

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Sammy D.

Colonia, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$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 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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Pamela E.

Newark, NJ

4.8(1)
from
$25/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
personal care
errands
light cleaning
transportation
+ 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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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
Personal care
dementia
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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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
Light cleaning
live-in home care
errands
hospice services
meal prep
+ 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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Esther N.

Friendly And Nurturing Sitter

Elizabeth, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
travel
+ 1 more
My name is Esther and I am currently a 22-year-old student at Kean University in Union, NJ. As an older sister, I have always known the responsibilities of taking care of my younger sibling and being in charge of a household from a young age. I have babysat for a family of 2 (7 years old and infant) for the last 7 years and I am...

Care Member says "She was punctual, polite, and great with our 1.5 year old son. "

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Violeta P.

Home Health Aide/Caregiver

Carteret, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Personal care
dementia
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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Erica R.

Carteret, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
Hello! My name is Erica and I am a mother/ a full time student who is available to watch you kid or kids for the days I do not assist to class. I am very responsible person, honest and have many experience in this job . I am been working for 10 years and my major is Spanish education. If your child needs a tutor in Spanish I can...

Jade B. says "Erica is an amazing caregiver! We hired her to care for our then six month old daughter. She loves children and is super attentive to their needs! I would...

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Dahlia E.

I'm Reliable Compassionate Loving Caregiver.

Union, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
dementia
errands
mobility assistance
+ 1 more
I have CNA, CHHA and CPR licensed with almost 8 years of experience. I have experience working in assisted living for years, experience working with a couple hands on or one on one patient. I have over a year experience with behavioral problem like Schizophrenia , Bi polar, multiple personality, and depression. I am an...

Sarah F. says "Dahlia is a compassionate and skilled caregiver. She is prompt with responses and very dedicated to her clients. Thank you!"

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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
Light cleaning
meal prep
dementia
errands
mobility assistance
+ 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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Kaoutar F.

Compassionate, Skilled Home Health Aide Devoted

Avenel, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
4 years experience
Meal prep
transportation
errands
light cleaning
dementia
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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Tracy A.

East Orange, NJ

4.7(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Hospice services
light cleaning
dementia
home modification
live-in home care
+ 1 more
My Name is Tracy, I have 15years plus of experience with elderly and non elderly people with diabetes, dementia, Alzheimer's, hospice care, Iymph Edema, Multiple sclerosis(MS), Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis(ALS), Parkinson's disease, Vascular vein disease, Transverse Myelitis (MT). I have experience in different Kinds of hoyer...

Kim B. says "I am way overdue in posting this recommendation and I apologize for that. Tracy was a caregiver for my mom for two months. The first day Tracy started, she...

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Zharith C.

Sitter

Elizabeth, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
Hi, I'm Navy I love to serve and help native Spanish and conversational English CPR- first Aid trained. Fully vaccinated. I have my own car (excellent driver). Approximately 7 years of experience. Montessori technical teaching. I like crafts, singing, dancing, reading, I love sports I consider myself a very active, proactive,...

Care Member says "It’s simply spectacular. It’s too loving, fun. You can see the passion for children. She handles the Montessori technique and without a doubt she’s...

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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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  • 60 personal assistants are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $17.00/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated personal assistants is 5.0

Recent personal assistant reviews from local parents in Westfield, NJ

Personal Assistants in Westfield, NJ are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 reviews of the 60 listed personal assistants

Nancy M.

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...

- Whitney F.

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 Westfield

The average rate for hiring a personal assistant in Westfield, NJ on Care.com as of June, 2025 is $17.00 per hour. The cost may fluctuate depending on the type of service you need assistance with and how frequently.

Care.com has 2 personal assistants in Westfield, 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 Westfield 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 Westfield, 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 Westfield. 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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