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35,355 personal assistants are listed on Care.com

The average rate is $20/hr as of July 2024

The average star rating for personal assistants is 4.7

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Martha Y.


Columbus, OH

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Care Provider

I am a very passionate about what I do. I am an advocate for whomever I am caring for at the time. I have personal experience by taking care of my mother when she was sick and my grandfather for 3 years before he past away. I worked for a home care agency for 3 years assisting with personal care, transportation, companionship,...
Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

Home Health Aide

5.0
"My Dad and I hired Martha to fix his breakfast in the morning, twice a week or when we are out of town. Since day one, she has been a sweet, caring person. She is always punctual, with a smile. "

Care member

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Riley H.


Columbus, OH

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there! I'm a First aid and CPR certified nanny in the Columbus area. I'm passionate about baking, outdoor activities, and crafting. With over 10 years of experiences, I've enjoyed positions in hospitality management, personal assistant work and childcare.
Riley can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Riley is wonderful with my kids. She keeps the house in order and makes sure the kids are entertained. Highly recommend her! "

Stephanie M.

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Kayla W.


Columbus, OH

$35/hr6 yrs exp

Cleaning, Baby Sitting And House Sitting Services Available All Weekdays And All Weekends.

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Kayla W. I am a the owner of Kayla's Cleaning Co and have lots of energy! I have been cleaning professionally for 6 years and I love to work with people! My services include (not limited to); move in/out cleanings, detailed deep cleans, household management, organization services, laundry, dishes, sanitation,...
Kayla can also help with: Changing bed linens, basement cleaning, carpet cleaning, bathroom cleaning, cabinet cleaning, attic cleaning & more
5.0
"Very flexible with my changing of the time to start working."

Beth B.

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Kelly S.


Columbus, OH

$10-15/hr2 yrs exp

Personal Assistant

Can act as a personal assistant that aids in running errands, shopping for groceries, personal shopping, schedule planning, life coaching, email management, organizing, and more.
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Hillary O.


Columbus, OH

$21/hr7 yrs exp

I Am 26 Years Old, I Am A Single Mom Of 1. Certified Nurse Assistant.

I have been in child care since I was 13 years old. I am a certified nurse assistant, I know CPR. I have been a CNA for four years. I currently can't work as a nurse due to the hours. I am a mom, I am needing a job that is flexible with me being him with me. I have a house so I can watch kids here or at your home. Whatever your...
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Joanna A.


Columbus, OH

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Personal Assistant / Declutter Organize Home/offices/garages

I can run errands and pick-up party supplies, food for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or parties, dry cleaning, banking, post-office, mail packages (UPS), drop off gifts or food to neighbors or clients, family members. Run to have the vehicles repaired or washed. Pick up prescriptions, shop for children's school suppliers, shoes,...
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Susan B.


Columbus, OH

$18-23/hr10 yrs exp

Personal Assistant

Hello , My name is Sue . I am recently retired and I am looking to help people in need of various services . I worked a one of the major hospitals in Columbus for many years and have great Customer service experiences. I'm grandma of six beautiful grandkids. I love to golf and like sports . If you are in the need for a personal...
Susan can also help with: Meal prep, errands, transportation, light cleaning
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Kim M.


Columbus, OH

$20-35/hr5 yrs exp

Child Care/senior Care/personal Assistant

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have been a stay at home mom and enjoyed being involved in my children's lives and ensuring they grew up in a happy and healthy environment. I also enjoyed helping out in our community. I planned several events for our neighborhood to bring us all together and enjoyed preparing meals for those in need and helping with their...
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Ana P.


Columbus, OH

$14-30/hr3 yrs exp

Hello! I'm Ana, a dedicated and compassionate Home Health Aide (HHA) with a passion for providing personalized care to individuals in need. With 3 years of experience in the field, I strive to create a comfortable and supportive environment for my clients, promoting their independence and well-being. My empathetic nature,...
Ana can also help with: Hospice services, meal prep, personal care, home modification, live-in home care, dementia & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

CPR

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Gwendoline A.


Columbus, OH

$14-19/hr10 yrs exp

Direct Care Professional

My Primary duty is to the people who receive supports and services. I assist them to have the opportunity to direct his or her own life, honoring, their right to assume risk in a safe manner, and recognizing each persons potential for lifelong and growth . I am creative, flexible and committed to work to support the individuals...
Hi families! I was born and raised in Hopkinton, New Hampshire, and have a wide range of experience in caregiving. I worked as a resident advisor at my university and love connecting with people and creating safe and fun environments. I am a very reliable and dependable person and have a huge passion for the outdoors! I would be...
Elizabeth can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
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Varsha K.


Columbus, OH

$30-50/hr5 yrs exp

Fun, Educational And Enthusiastic Baby Sitter!

Hello there! Are you searching for a dedicated, experienced, and nurturing caregiver for your precious little ones? Look no further! I am thrilled to present myself as your ideal babysitter or nanny for your family! With a strong background, I have honed my childcare skills while providing top-notch care for children aged...
Varsha can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Allison B.


Columbus, OH

$25-26/hr4 yrs exp

Hi there! I am a new registered nurse at Nationwide Children's Hospital. I have about 3 years of experience working with the adult/elderly population. Although I love children and have decided to become a pediatric nurse, I have always had a special connection with the elderly population and wold love to continue providing care...
Allison can also help with: Companionship, errands, meal prep, dementia, light cleaning, home modification & more
Skills:

CPR

CNA

Medical Equipment Experience

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Artia E.


Columbus, OH

$16-20/hr1 yrs exp

I Love You!

I love taking care of my elders as I respect them the most! They're very important to me as they get what they need to get through the day! I'm so good with kids as I currently work at a daycare, but now looking to assist the elders. Thanks for reading!:) I'd describe my personality as funny, outgoing, and artistic! I like...
Artia can also help with: Companionship, meal prep, errands, light cleaning, dementia, home modification & more
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Tara B.


Columbus, OH

$15-20/hr5 yrs exp

Best Help!

Hi my name is Tara, I am 23 and a college student. I love reading, taking walks, watching movies and being around my family and friends. I have three little brothers and four little cousins who I currently live with and they are the joy of my life. I love being a sitter because I get to assist parents in caring for their kids...
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Hillary O.


Columbus, OH

$15-28/hr7 yrs exp

I have 7 years caring for children. Four years caregiving. I am a sweet, caring , compassionate person. When it comes to caring for others and even children too. I go above and beyond. My dream as a little girl were to help others. I worked with the foster care system for four years. Absolutely loved it. But I wanted to do more....
Hillary can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

CNA

First Aid

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Goldie E.


Columbus, OH

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Energetic, Responsible And Fun!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Professional organizer and declutter expert. I am fast and efficient. I can also provide back up nanny care and/pet care. Barry and I raised two amazing wonderful successful young adults. I am a very caring and fun-loving person who loves kids and animals! I lost my full time job as leasing coordinator at an assisted living...
Goldie can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Mariam E.


Columbus, OH

$23/hr3 yrs exp

I Started Working With Kids About 14 Years Ago. Working With Kids Have Always Been My Passion.

I'd describe my personality as Caring Adventures Nurturing I like working with kids because I love helping kids reach their potential. I'm looking for a job that will allow me to help a family in need of assistance and help I started working with kids when I was 16 years of age. In my spare time, I like to go for hikes...
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Susan B.


Columbus, OH

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Recently retired from a large hospital. I am looking to do personal assistant or errands . If you would like to go on a long drive to visit with friends I am available. If you want to go play around of golf to get out and enjoy the fresh air I am available. If you need to get to appointments for hair cuts or Doctors appointments...
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Olivia A.


Columbus, OH

$12-24/hr3 yrs exp

Reliable And Fun Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Olivia and I'm a junior at The Ohio State University. I have had many years of experience with babysitting/ nannying children ages 4-12; I first began nannying when I was 17 years old and continued for the remainder of high school and some into college. I also am a hostess at a local restaurant in Cincinnati when I am...
Olivia can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep

Recent personal assistant reviews

Martha Y.

5.0

Martha has been a blessing to our family. She is consistent, communicative, and extremely competent. We were so please how easily she connected with my mom and was sensitive to her needs. I really couldn’t imagine a better fit. She helps with light house cleaning, bathing, running errands and...

- Care member

Riley H.

5.0

Riley is wonderful with my kids. She keeps the house in order and makes sure the kids are entertained. Highly recommend her!

- Stephanie M.

Kayla W.

5.0

Kayla was a life saver right after we had our third child! She gave us our family time back once we hired her! We didn't have to spend our weekends off from work cleaning the whole time. She did such an amazing job each and every time. She is extremely sweet and a delight to work with. She was...

- Adam M.

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