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Ornett T.

Experienced, Fun Loving, Patient Elderly Care Provider

Westwood, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$21/hr
6 years experience
Meal prep
hospice services
dementia
companionship
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi, My name is Ornett I am a mature, professional, educated and well experienced elderly care provider. I have been giving care to elderly persons for over 7 years. I am a Certified Nursing Assistant, Patient Care Assistant, Certified Home Health Aid and I hold other certifications along with license. I believe that the elderly...

Anja M. says "Ornett is a very hard working woman she is very dependable and residents seem to like her a lot. She loves to help out in any way or form she can."

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Rena M.

Rena

Westwood, NJ

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$20/hr
2 years experience
Transportation
light cleaning
errands
meal prep
I returned to the work force in 2001 after being a stay at home mom for my 2 children. I have lived in River Vale for 30 years so I know the area well. I have over 18 years of personal care experience which includes infant and toddler care, preschool teacher, nanny and personal assistant for seniors. I am currently working for...
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Ayanda M.

Westwood, NJ

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$17/hr
2 years experience
Meal prep
hospice services
dementia
light cleaning
As a caregiver, I've had the privilege of supporting individuals in need, providing personalized care, and fostering meaningful connections. From assisting with daily tasks to offering emotional support, I've developed valuable skills in empathy, communication, and problem-solving. Each day brings new challenges and...
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Elena V.

Westwood, NJ

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$20/hr
4 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
I have taken certification courses in home health aid a year ago. Prior to that have been taking care of my own elderly parents and child care as a job. I am very responsible, attentive and empathetic. I am learning English now. I would be very happy to assist anyone but prefer a Russian speaking person to care for to be a well...
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Victoria G.

Westwood, NJ

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$28/hr
4 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi! I'm Vic, I have 4 years of full time nanny experience with children as young as two days home from the hospital and as old as 8 years old. During this time, I have also filled the role of family assistant/household manager- think "catch all" person to fill in the gaps when life gets busy! I am CPR/First Aid certified, have a...
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Dina H.

Experienced Tutor/Babysitter/Personal Assistant

Hackensack, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have 10 years of experience working with children ranging from newborns to preteens. I am a mature, responsible, honest, reliable and cheerful person with excellent childcare and interpersonal skills. I am physically active and flexible. I am able to communicate and engage kids in productive and educational activities. I...

Care Member says "Dina is extremely reliable, timely, and flexible. She requires very little instruction and always knows what needs to be done for the kids without being...

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Alba B.

Amazing Person

Teaneck, NJ

5.0(0)
from
$33/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
home modification
dementia
companionship
hospice services
+ 1 more
I am an experienced, responsible, and enthusiastic caregiver who truly loves working with older adults. I am always on time, friendly, and deeply committed to providing compassionate, high-quality care. My first caregiving job began in 2016, where I worked for 5 years caring for an 80-year-old patient. My responsibilities...
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Juliet L.

Yonkers, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Respite care
mobility assistance
dementia
companionship
personal care
+ 1 more
I am keen, attentive, caring and personable and very much reliable. With my experience, I have helped people who are disabled, chronically ill or cognitively impaired. I also help older adults who may need assistance. I help with activities such as bathing and dressing and I provide services such as light housekeeping. I may be...

Thomas H. says "Juliet worked for us for about a year. We found her to be very experienced and dependable. Her suggestions and care were invaluable during our time of...

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Ncutukazi M.

I Am A Certified Nurse Assistant With 3 Years Experience.

River Edge, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
hospice services
dementia
companionship
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I'd describe my personality as hard working, friendly and patient I like caring for seniors because I was raised by my grandma so it's rewarding to me to be able to help other senior citizens just like my grandma helped me.

Adisa D. says "Where do i start? Kazi was working for my bosses mother as an overnight health aide and was a true delight and right hand. So was extremely thoughtful and...

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Sara H.

Haledon, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Mobility assistance
light cleaning
dementia
companionship
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have worked in the field of Occupational Therapy for 23 years. I transitioned a year ago to home health services assisting adults and their families with activities of daily living. I'm currently practicing in an ALF facility part-time. I've worked with individuals and as a live in with progressive diagnoses, those with...

Joanne P. says "Sara is a wonderful caregiver. She cares for people and treats them like they are part of her family. She is very reliable, punctual, patient, kind and...

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Desmarie V.

Paterson, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
hospice services
dementia
companionship
light cleaning
+ 1 more
As a home health aide with five years of experience, I provide compassionate, hands on care to individuals who need assistance with daily living activities. I help with tasks such as bathing, meal preparation, and medication reminders, ensuring my clients' safety and well-being. Beyond physical care, I offer companionship,...

Eleana C. says "Desmarie is very friendly and brings good energy with her. She shows care for my parents and engages with me at any concern that might arise. Also being...

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Ruth V.

Part-Time Caregiver Available

Nanuet, NY

5.0(1)
from
$26/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
+ 1 more
I am a mature, responsible and retired NYC Police Lieutenant. I have raised 2 children of my own in addition to servicing the city and working with children of all ages on a day to day basis. I am CPR and first aid certified. I really enjoy being around children and would also like to help working parents feel safe and at ease...

Care Member says "There are no words to describe how amazing Ruth is. We have been beyond lucky to have had Ruth as part of our family for the past couple of years as she...

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Joselle R.

Loving Full Time Live In Caregiver

Yonkers, NY

5.0(1)
from
$26/hr
6 years experience
Visiting physician
live-in home care
home modification
personal care
I am very highly-motivated and enthusiastic Certified Nursing Assistant. I am 30 years of age and taking care of the elder brings joy to my heart, while utilizing exceptional nursing assistance skills to provide quality health care to patients. I had hands-on experience in turning, moving, and transporting patients between beds...

Melissa P. says "Hard working, caring all around lovely personality."

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Alba B.

Happy And Lovely Person

Teaneck, NJ

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience
I'm an experienced, amazing , responsible, always on time, friendly, enthusiastic doctor who loves older people, children, people in need, My first job was in 2016, where I stayed for 1 year. When I started, the patient was 80 years old, during that time my responsibilities were feeding, bathing, give her medicine I helped the...
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Adriana G.

Yonkers, NY

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
19 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Travel
light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
My name is Adriana and I am interested in working for your family. I have long time experience working with children in NY. My last job was as a Special Education Teacher Assistant for School District. Unfortunately my position was canceled. My first experience working with children ages 7 to 12 years old was in Colombia,...

Rob A. says "Adriana helped us care for our two children for over a year until they started school. She was wonderful with them! She often planned activities, taking...

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Kaydean G.

Experienced Enthusiastic Care Giver

Yonkers, NY

3.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi, I believe I am an excellent match in partnering with you to care for you and your family! Though I am new to Care. com, I have over 10 years of experience in child care. I come from a big family and have been caring for children of all ages since the age of 8 years old. I am also studying towards my masters in biology to...

Olivia Z. says "My husband and I have 2 under2 that were both born during the pandemic. Needless to say, we haven't had much of a break, let alone a date night in...

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Travis T.

Hastings on Hudson, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Hello Families! My name is Travis and I'm an employee of the Department of Education. I've worked in the role of a Teaching Assistant for the past 9 years. A major part of my work is the teamwork and collaboration that happens between parents and myself. Our combined efforts are essential to achieving big and small results. I'd...

Care Member says "I met Travis because he is the caregiver for one of my customers. He assists with the care of a teenage boy and one of his responsibilities is to...

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Mary E.

Companion/Caregiver

Norwood, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
9 years experience
Light cleaning
dementia
Hello, I have 9 years experience helping seniors. I am CPR certified and completed first aid training. I assist with every day tasks, help with housekeeping, grocery shopping and running errands and meal preparation. I assist with mobility, accompany to Dr. appointments, renew prescriptions and medication prompting and...

Nancy K. says "Mary was a fantastic caregiver for my elderly mother. She is dependable and reliable. She was a pleasure to work with and was a huge asset to our family"

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Tamar Z.

I'm Experienced Health Aid,with Car,good English.

Orangeburg, NY

3.0(1)
from
$35/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
home modification
dementia
companionship
hospice services
+ 1 more
Hi, I have worked as a certified home health aid for 9 years, specializing in patients with Alzheimer's disease and dementia, "Sundown syndrome", Parkinson's disease, asthma, diabetes, heart failure, cancer, wound care and hospice care. As well as a companion. Supervise all doctor's appointments and provide medication...

Deborah D. says "Tama was an excellent healthcare aide. She is professional, knowledgeable, skilled, kind, caring, and very reliable. Shows up to work every day on time...

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Beatriz P.

Graduate Student Looking For Occasional Babysitting Jobs

Yonkers, NY

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Beatriz and I'm 24 years old. I am a first-year Physician Assistant student at Pace University. I'm a super big sister and auntie! I have extensive experience with children of all ages, including children with special needs, such as autism and Down Syndrome. Additionally, in high school I babysat for a variety...

Lauren R. says "I wish there were 10 stars! I cannot speak highly enough about Beatriz. When I tell my boys, 3 & 5, Beatriz is coming to babysit they literally watch the...

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  • 60 personal assistants are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $21.20/hr as of March 2026

  • The average star rating for rated personal assistants is 5.0

Recent personal assistant reviews from local parents in Westwood, NJ

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

Ornett T.

Ornett is a very hard working woman she is very dependable and residents seem to like her a lot. She loves to help out in any way or form...

- Anja M.

Dina H.

Dina is extremely reliable, timely, and flexible. She requires very little instruction and always knows what needs to be done for the kids...

- Care member

Juliet L.

Juliet worked for us for about a year. We found her to be very experienced and dependable. Her suggestions and care were invaluable during...

- Thomas H.

FAQs for finding personal assistants in Westwood

The average rate for hiring a personal assistant in Westwood, NJ on Care.com as of March, 2026 is $21.20 per hour. The cost may fluctuate depending on the type of service you need assistance with and how frequently.

Care.com has 5 personal assistants in Westwood, 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 Westwood 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 Westwood, 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 Westwood. 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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