Odd Jobs in Buffalo, NY

We are looking for a great babysitter for our 3 children Mondays - Fridays from 2:00pm- about 6:00 p.m. You would pick them up from school and bring them home to get settled in, have a snack or early dinner, supervise them until we get home, etc. Some afternoons there are after school activities that we may need your help getting the kids to. We provide a minivan for your use while driving the kids. We are also looking for someone who would be willing to do light housework - helping keep the kitchen clean, unloading/loading the dishwasher, laundry, picking up toys, helping unload groceries, maybe even getting dinner started sometimes. Would love to add hours for someone who can do some additional housework or help us run errands, on days that are convenient for you, as well as the occasional evening when we have events or date nights.

About who needs care: My husband has Parkinson's. Due to his fluctuating bp he feels dizzy and faint at different times throughout the day. He sleeps a good portion of the day. He needs attention to take pills, meal prep and assistance, walking to from bathroom, living room, kitchen. We do have a transport chair if needed because of muscle weakness, however he is able to walk most of the time. About the care needs: A trustworthy and caring person is essential. She should be skilled at caregiving and know "tricks of the trade." An outgoing personality would be nice. My husband is very kind and easy-going. Thank you. Services needed include: meal preparation, errands / shopping, light housekeeping, companionship, feeding, bathing / dressing, and mobility assistance.

About who needs care: I am a social worker, living with a rare condition that makes housework and other errands difficult. I am looking for someone to come by twice a month, about 2-4 hours each time, to help with things around the home (laundry, light house keeping, organizing, taking out the trash). I may also have a medical appointment or errand I need help getting to (usually within 20 minutes or less of my home). I am happy to go with your schedule and availability as to when you can work! About the care needs: I am looking for someone who understands dynamic disabilities and chronic illness. No special skills needed! Services needed include: transportation, meal preparation, errands / shopping, and light housekeeping.

We have a happy and energetic 1-year-old named V! She is currently 17 months. Just looking for someone to come over and hang with her for a few hours while I go to the gym/get errands done once or twice a week! Must be available during the day. Would occasionally like care during the evenings for my husband and I to get out, but during the day is my priority! Looking for someone who can keep up with V because she's pretty quick and she gets bored easily. She loves to be outside and go for walks. We also have a Boston terrier named Marvin who is an absolute angel.

About who needs care: Im having knee surgery and need assistance for the 1st few days. I will need someone to drive me to my therapy appointments until I get cleared. About the care needs: Bubbly caring person Services needed include: transportation, meal preparation, errands / shopping, and light housekeeping.

About the care needs: Putting up with grumpy disposition Services needed include: meal preparation, errands / shopping, light housekeeping, companionship, feeding, and bathing / dressing.

About who needs care: Has memory issues and uses a walker. Like playing games and watching Bills football. Likes to be outside. About the care needs: Looking for a friendly and patient person to take her to church and run occasional errands. Services needed include: transportation, meal preparation, errands / shopping, and light housekeeping.

I need help with transportation to school for my 8-year-old daughter. She goes to Elementary. It is a 25 minute drive from my home. I may have more needs as the school year progresses but as of now, I just need 2 days a week. I am going through a divorce with her father and unfortunately had to move from my home last year and I recently got a new job that I have to be at by 830 (which is my daughter's drop off time at school). My ideal assistant has own transportation and comfortable with pets as we have a small dog you may watch my daughter let out before she leaves for school.

About who needs care: My Father can be very particular but is a gentle man. He has some early stage dementia and needs his food pureed. He likes to stay in bed so we need to be sure he moves around during the day. About the care needs: A kind person who would care for my Dad like he is their loved one. Someone who is patient and empathic. Also prompt. Services needed include: meal preparation, errands / shopping, light housekeeping, companionship, feeding, bathing / dressing, and mobility assistance.

About who needs care: Cardiac issues, balance, weakness TV, shopping, Elks club, casino, hairdresser. Slow moving morning, activity between noon and 7 p.m. TV in the evening. About the care needs: The caregiver should not be bossy or patronizing. Good listener. Do things the way Mom asks. Tolerant of a funny, opinionated, loving 87-year-old. Services needed include: meal preparation, errands / shopping, light housekeeping, feeding, bathing / dressing, and mobility assistance.

About who needs care: has Parkinson's and is in a wheelchair, he can communicate well but needs help transferring to the washroom, accessing meals etc. About the care needs: We need around the clock care for about 4 days. Services needed include: meal preparation, errands / shopping, light housekeeping, feeding, bathing / dressing, and mobility assistance.

About who needs care: Some type of dementia. Refuses to see or use any medical professional. Needs hygiene assistance. We have never gone out side the two us so I am not sure what will work best. About the care needs: Kind, gentle, and patient. Sense of humor and perhaps female. Services needed include: meal preparation, errands / shopping, light housekeeping, feeding, and bathing / dressing.

About who needs care: bladder and mobility problems Services needed include: meal preparation, errands / shopping, light housekeeping, feeding, and bathing / dressing.

About who needs care: Likes watching TV and talking About the care needs: Kind and trustworthy Services needed include: transportation, meal preparation, errands / shopping, and light housekeeping.

About who needs care: Watching TV and talking About the care needs: kind and trustworthy Services needed include: transportation, meal preparation, errands / shopping, and light housekeeping.

I am looking for a very dependable, punctual, compassionate person to help with my mother. Duties involve driving her to the nursing home to be with my father, light housekeeping, laundry, light meal preparation. Hours are M-F 10 am- 1 p.m.

About who needs care: Feeding tube, kidney problems, heart problems, He would get up shower with help, do the feeding tube, and what ever. About the care needs: He is witty , jokester Services needed include: meal preparation, errands / shopping, light housekeeping, feeding, and bathing / dressing.

About who needs care: Supervision of moderate dementia female. About the care needs: Laundry, Light Housekeeping, reminder and observe medication taking, reminder and observe nebulizer treatment, Light meal preparation and possible errands if caregiver willing.

About who needs care: needs assist with daily chores. meal prep, shopping, companionship About the care needs: faith is important. positive attitude Services needed include: meal preparation, errands / shopping, light housekeeping, companionship, feeding, and bathing / dressing.