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Victoria V.

Jersey City, NJ

from
$30/hr
Light cleaning
meal prep
errands
transportation
Hi there! My name is Victoria. I've worked in childcare for most of my life, and have recently been looking into other areas of caretaking. I am a very compassionate, reliable person and while I don't have much experience in senior care, I am always open to learning. I believe in forming long term connections with those I work...
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Lourdes G.

Jersey City, NJ

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$15/hr
2 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
travel
Hello families :) I would like to introduce myself, my name is Lourdes . I grow up in Spain, Europe, so I speak Spanish perfectly and I would love to speak/teach it to your kids if you want me to, I'm currently working as a private chef and babysitting and lymphatic drainage specialist . I am the oldest of 6 siblings plus 2...
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Etty K.

Patient, Compassionate & Loving

West New York, NJ

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$15/hr
Errands
light cleaning
respite care
dementia
transportation
+ 1 more
Hello, my name is Etty, I am a compassionate and experienced elderly care provider. I have over 10 years experience providing high-quality support to seniors. I have worked with dementia patients, mobility assistance, medication management. I am committed to enhancing the quality of life for older adults through respectful,...
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Ruby H.

Part-time Nanny

Jersey City, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
Hello, my name is Ruby! I've been caring for children almost my entire life, including being the oldest of three and one of the eldest of over 25 cousins. I started officially babysitting at 13, and have been in infant care for almost equally as long. I'm comfortable with children of all ages, and all animals as well (I have two...

Care Member says "Great, personable, and very respectful. I was not able to hire her through care when i found her but I’m glad i did find her. She’s watched my daughter...

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Brooke D.

Warm And Uplifting Caregiver/Companion

Staten Island, NY

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$25/hr
Errands
hospice services
meal prep
dementia
respite care
+ 1 more
Hi, I'm Brooke! I would be an excellent senior companion, chef, household helper, and fun activity facilitator. I'm a visual artist and musician and I love to use those gifts to encourage weary spirits. I'm truly passionate about caretaking and showing hospitality to those in need. I hope to meet you and your loved one soon!
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Shanna K.

nanny

New York, NY

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$30/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
**Experienced Childcare Professional with 5+ Years of Expertise in the city** Hi there! I'm very interested in your position. I'm a warm, energetic childcare provider with over five years of experience caring for toddlers, infants, and school-aged children. I'm also a certified chef and bilingual in English and Spanish - I...
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Jessica P.

High End Meal Prep For Busy Working Families

Elmwood Park, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I am a private chef for busy working families. I know and understand the frustration that may come along with worrying about a healthy meal for your family and stressing about cooking it. I am here to help and take that stress away.

Care Member says "Jessica's food is great! Feels like healthy home cooked food every week and she is always on time. She also accommodates our needs each week and...

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Melanie G.

NYC Childhood Enthusiast, Home Organizer, & Personal Chef!

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)
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$35/hr
17 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
carpooling
travel
+ 1 more
I'm a dedicated and nurturing caregiver, household manager, and personal chef with 10+ years of experience caring for all ages, from infants to teens, and everything in-between. I have a medical background, extensive experience with neurodivergent children and those with differing needs (both physically and developmentally),...

Care Member says "Melanie was a lifesaver who filled in for over 2 months while our full time nanny was on leave. The house had never been so organized and it was such a...

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Kelly R.

Housekeeper And Personal Chef

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Basement cleaning
bathroom cleaning
carpet cleaning
attic cleaning
changing bed linens
+ 1 more
I have worked as a housekeeper and personal chef for over 10 years. I am detail-oriented, fast, and efficient. I am accustomed to working with different surfaces and use appropriate cleaning solutions. I am also familiar with the proper care of silk carpets. I can work around pets, kids and adults working from home. In the age...

Lianna L. says "Kelly is a fantastic chef and a thorough cleaner and organizer. We've been very happy to have her in our home for the past few months."

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Robin M.

Experienced Personal Assistant, Chef, & Housekeeper Looking For Part Time Work

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Basement cleaning
bathroom cleaning
changing bed linens
attic cleaning
dusting
+ 1 more
My focus for the last 3 years has been on a career as a personal assistant/chef/housekeeper. Basically an all-around, doing whatever you need type of person. I started my own full-time housekeeping business 25 years ago in NYC, and then continued it in Mpls, MN where I lived for many years. In both cities, most of my clients...

Maggie M. says "Robin is extremely attentive and careful. She has worked as a part-time PA for my family for over a year and has helped with a variety of tasks, from...

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Isolina S.

I'm A Very Nice And Caring Person Who Loves Kids And Also Loves To Cook!

Dumont, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
carpooling
I have taken care of children for many years and love it, I treat the children I care for as my own kids. I enjoy cooking, cleaning, and helping out in any way. I took a few years off as a nanny when the family I looked after relocated to another state, during this time I completed my degree in Hospitality Management. With the...

Jacky R. says "Isolina was our caregiver for our daughter up until the start of the pandemic. During the time she worked for us, we were so happy to have her as a part of...

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Juliette O.

Talented Soup Chef For Part Time Hire!

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
3 years experience
Errands
hospice services
meal prep
dementia
personal care
+ 1 more
Dynamic and certified Home Health Aide since December 2021, I specialize in enhancing family life by providing exceptional care and support. As a talented part-time soup chef, I'm launching a food business in 2025, bringing gourmet flavors to your table. With strong administrative skills, I ensure smooth coordination of care,...

Care Member says "Juliette is a lovely person with great skills in handling a household and dealing wit people"

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Emma P.

Calm, Caring And Friendly Sitter With Teaching Experience

Ridgewood, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
I have 7 years of experience caretaking for children aged six months to 12 years old. I have worked at a K-12 school as a substitute and assistant teacher and at a nursery school. Currently, I am a graduate student. I am reliable, kind, patient and creative. I am also a good cook and previously interned as a pastry chef.

Sue D. says "We have known Emma since she was in the fifth grade, and are happy to have been able to watch her grow into the talented, intelligent, and fine young adult...

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Megan M.

Nanny/ Tutor

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
+ 1 more
I am a 25-year-old, household manager and family assistant located in NYC. I have been working for a large, high-net-worth family in the Upper West side for a little under a year. My duties involve managing the staff and family's schedules, household organization projects, cooking, running errands, managing household inventory,...

Paula S. says "Megan watched our 6/7 year old and 4/5 year for 10 months during Covid. She helped around the house and was able to flex and work around the chaotic...

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Jelezce B.

Part Time Caregiver Available For Saturdays

Brooklyn, NY

3.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hey I'm Jelezce , but the kids know me by Chef Jelly. I am a entrepreneur who owns a specialty cake company but in my spare time babysitting is what I love to do . I have been working in the child care industry for about 10 years . With my degree in Baking and Pastry Arts and Food Service Management , I bring lost of fun...

Aja B. says "JELLY is super interactive with my twin 3 year old. They love hanging out with her. Arts and crafts, baking, park trips...Jelly does it all! "

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Kelly R.

Nanny, House Manager, Tutor & Personal Chef

New York, NY

4.4(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
travel
carpooling
swimming supervision
I am bi-lingual French-English and seek a position working with infants, toddlers and school-aged kids, whom I can also tutor. I have worked as a personal chef and can prepare many varied dishes for the whole family. I love working with babies, and work on stimulating them with exercises, music, and regular outings. I also have...

Care Member says "Kelly was an amazing housekeeper for us! Detailed, meticulous, and communicative. We would definitely work with her again. "

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Kenya W.

Childcare Provider

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
I have cared for children for almost 15 years. I am very comfortable working with children of all ages. I focus on providing a safe, constructive, and engaging experience for children. The joy of watching children as they reach developmental milestones and display their personalities is one of the main reasons I remain committed...

Jenny S. says "We've know Kenya for three years now. She's a kind, thoughtful caregiver who is friendly, flexible, easygoing! She has been great with both our baby son...

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Ursula B.

Housekeeper

Astoria, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Cabinet cleaning
carpet cleaning
dusting
bathroom cleaning
general room cleaning
+ 1 more
Pursuing opportunities as Housekeeper/house manager with an option for cooking. Dynamic, caring, and responsive to the family's needs. Exercise maturity, good judgment and responsibility; a trusted partner with the family home. Strong communication, planning and multitasking skills. Professional level organizational skills,...

Care Member says "Ursula was a fantastic housekeeper for us! She was detail oriented, thorough, thoughtful, and understanding of our preference to use natural cleaning...

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Shanee R.

Meal Prep Chef

New York, NY

5.0(0)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi , let me introduce myself , my name is shanee and one of my passions and expertise is meal prepping for any specific needs . Some of my Present and former clients are cancer patients , weight loss , diabetes , keto . Low carb or transitioning diets . This includes grocery shopping , cooking at your home , discussing your...
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Alexis S.

Crafty Nanny (play Based Learning)

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I have 7 years of experience working as a nanny and personal chef. My professional background is mostly in culinary arts and education, doing work with local farms, getting kids and families excited about local, seasonal foods. If your kiddos are interested in cooking, baking, sewing/design, botany/foraging, or anything outside...

Lindsay W. says "We used Alexis for a few weekdays when my almost-2-year-old daughter couldn't go to daycare. She was great at communicating about logistics leading up to...

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  • The average post rate is $18.00/hr as of July 2025

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Ruby H.

Great, personable, and very respectful. I was not able to hire her through care when i found her but I’m glad i did find her. She’s watched...

- Care member

Jessica P.

Jessica's food is great! Feels like healthy home cooked food every week and she is always on time. She also accommodates our needs each week...

- Care member

Melanie G.

Melanie was a lifesaver who filled in for over 2 months while our full time nanny was on leave. The house had never been so organized and it...

- Care member

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