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Personal assistants in El Cerrito, CA

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Mariela L.


El Cerrito, CA

$38-50/hr8 yrs exp

Intuitive Nanny/Family Assistant Dedicated To Nurturing Children's Growth And Success

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I am a 25-year-old psychology & design graduate from UC Davis planning to start her master's in September 2025 to be a child therapist. I love exploring ways to bring out kids' creativity and let their personalities shine through activities like art projects, dance, singing, fashion shows, outdoor activities, & more! I worked...
Mariela can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Ruby H.


El Cerrito, CA

$50/hr6 yrs exp

More About Me

My name is Ruby, and I am a professional caregiver with over 6 years of experience. I am passionate about caring for elderly individuals, learning about their lives, and providing personalized support. Outgoing and engaging, I enjoy meaningful conversations and outdoor activities like gardening and exercise. My services include...
Ruby can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, companionship, errands, mobility assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

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Sarah M M.


El Cerrito, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Long Term Caregiver With Disability Experience

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

With a compassionate heart and years of experience in elder and memory care, I am dedicated to providing exceptional support and assistance to seniors in need. I have a deep understanding of the challenges that come with aging and cognitive decline, and I am committed to ensuring the physical, emotional, and social well-being of...
Sarah M can also help with: Companionship, dementia, errands, light cleaning, hospice services, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

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Soniya K.


El Cerrito, CA

$19-25/hr3 yrs exp

Hi, I Am Soniya. I Am Looking To Work With Children Ages 3-10 Years Old.

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi there, I am Soniya. I have experience of working as a caregiver for awhile. I worked for a Family as a caregiver for 10 years. I also worked as Teachers Assistant at a preschool for 2 1/2 years. Currently, I am working as a Behavioral therapist as well. I'd describe my personality as hardworking, kind, and patient. I like...
Soniya can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Soniya is awesome! I hired her as a night nanny for my 3 month old and she was great with him. We had already tried 3 other nannies that just didn’t work out. My mom always says babies can feel energy and know when they feel safe. My son was happy and I didn’t hear...

Aja H.

Empathetic, compassionate and dedicated nurse. A care giver should have proactive behavior in identifying and preventing potential problems they encounter and promote comfort to them. Skills and qualities - compassionate, empathetic and Patience. Experience in ADL, dedicated, reliable and flexible, Strong communication skills,...
Fnu can also help with: Companionship, live-in home care, light cleaning, hospice services, dementia, meal prep & more
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Laura H.


Richmond, CA

$45/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver/personal Assistant

5.0

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Mother of 3 adult children, caring for children for 30 years as a teacher, sailing instructor for youth and adults, love all things family, young and old from 0- 100 and passionate about the outdoors not to mention animal lover. I have an excellent driving record, CPR/first aid, and exemplary references.
Laura can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

Trustline Certified

Early Education

5.0
"Laura took care part-time of our son when he was 2-7 months old. She was incredibly caring: she soothed him when he was fussy, sang to him and danced with him, and came up with lots of new ideas for activities and toys he would like. She was very committed to his...

Seiji Y.

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Julie M.


Lafayette, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

I have 15 years of experience running my own cleaning/organizing business to presently being a personal assistant for a highly successful attorney. I'm a perfectionist and I have excellent references.
5.0
"Julie is a GREAT caregiver plus more!! Julie has worked with my 84 year old friend with dementia for over 2 years. She goes above and beyond. She's always looking for ways she can help out -- using all her time on the job and time outside of work to help arrange...

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Sharon L.


Oakland, CA

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

Personal/Family Assistant

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Greetings! I am an experienced family assistant and manage most everything it takes to keep a household running smoothly including: Laundry Tidying organizing storage Light to moderate cleaning, deeper when necessary Handling errands and returns Basic food prep Occasional pet care Resolving issues with service...
5.0
"Sharon is an incredibly responsible, conscientious, and fun loving caregiver for our son, R. She cared for him from when he was 3 months to 2 years old. She was very nurturing and attentive to him and they are still best buddies to this day. As a result of...

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Julie M.


Lafayette, CA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

I have been a housekeeper/personal assistant for 10+ years. I have a client that I've had for 15 years. I enjoy what I do and I have excellent references. I'm a perfectionist and it shows with my terrific referrals.
Julie can also help with: Window washing, carpet cleaning, kitchen cleaning, bathroom cleaning, changing bed linens, general room cleaning & more
5.0
"Julie has been with us for almost 18 years and is the reason I could spend more time with our children. We are empty nesters now so we don't need her everyday."

Rebecca B.

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Sari H.


Lafayette, CA

$24-45/hr10 yrs exp

Reliable And Honest

I have had over 15+ years of experience in managing a home. My experience includes caring for children, aiding a senior:cleaning, running errands, etc. I have tremendous knowledge of healthy eating and also with nutritional supplements. Has worked as a caregiver/personal assistant for a 92yr old senior, duties included feeding,...
Sari can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, meal prep, dementia, hospice services, companionship & more
Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

5.0
"Sari was an amazing asset to our family care team. She arrived daily with a smile on her face and ready to take on any challenge. Sari can think fast on her feet, is flexible, kind hearted and generous with her time. I would highly recommend her."

Mason H.

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Amber G.


Emeryville, CA

$30-35/hr6 yrs exp

Experienced Personal Assistant Available For Organization, Cooking, Cleaning And Pet care

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hello, My name is Amber, thank you for viewing my profile. I have been working exclusively as a personal cook for folks throughout the Bay Area going on six years now, offering both in house and delivery services, and the occasional catering job. I already have several clients who I work for but am looking to take on other...
Amber can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Amber has babysat for my two young kids (3.5 and 1) several times and we love her! She is dependable and fun for the kids and always takes the crazy in stride. We come home to peacefully sleeping kids and hear the next day about the games they played and how much...

Stephanie S.

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Sharon L.


Oakland, CA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Nanny Or Babysitter

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am a mom and a young grandmother who has enjoyed and contributed to my daughter, granddaughter and number of other children emotionally, cognitively, and socially very successfully over the years. You can trust that should you choose me to take care of your child in any capacity, you will find I' m very nurturing and create...
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Sharon has cared for my pre-school aged daughter and our younger daughter is a year and a half. She is an abundance of laughter, enthusiasm and energy. Sharon has always got a magic bag full of goodies and creative projects in line. She consistently sends me photos...

Heather M.

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Jessica F.


Oakland, CA

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Look No Further :-)

I bring over 20 years of professional experience as a child care provider, camp counselor, tutor, family/personal assistant, household manager... I also have a lifetime of hands-on experience as the eldest sister of eight siblings - including two sets of twins - and as the proud mom of a vibrant, curious tiny human who fills my...
Jessica can also help with: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Jessica is great with little ones and helping with other at home tasks. She was a great asset to our family when we had twin babies and a two year old and the care-taking and home responsibilities were a bit overwhelming."

Angela R.

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Munira M.


Oakland, CA

$27-30/hr10 yrs exp

Available For Companionship, Personal Care, Light Housekeeping, Errands, Showers, Willing To Travel.

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Past experience includes 10+ years serving as help for the elderly. I have assisted with household chores, food preparation, medical visits, medical management, personal care, and most important, I supplied them with lots of compassion and positivity. I am patient and able to handle a variety of personalities and lifestyle...
Munira can also help with: Respite care, companionship, home modification, live-in home care, personal care, dementia & more
5.0
"If you are looking for a caregiver for an elder, I highly recommend Munira. She has a natural talent of working with elder and making everyone feel comfortable. She is very good at communicating, very responsive, and always on-time. I especially appreciate her...

Raakhee M.

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Carolina R.


Richmond, CA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

I have been in the Health Care Field for the past 18 years. I have done everything from nursing homes to assisted living to group homes to live-in's and home care. Out of all the positions I have had the pleasure of doing I would say, home care is on the top of my list. I like giving individuals the personal attention that they...
Carolina can also help with: Visiting physician, personal care, hospice services, home modification, live-in home care, dementia & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Carolina is a sweetheart! I hired her three weeks prior to actually needing her and thank God she tracks her calendar like it's part of her DNA... My mom was very happy with her caring personality, which made me and my brother very happy as well. She's very caring...

Rodney H.

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Jasmine P.


Oakland, CA

$33/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I provide health care for elders & person(s) with developmental disabilities. I currently work at an assisted living facility, also working with person(s) with dementia. However I do have private clients. I am a Certified Medical Technician, now attending school for my certification for CNA, with plans to follow up as a RN
Jasmine can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, respite care, personal care, hospice services, home modification & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Jasmine is amazing! She went above and beyond to make me feel comfortable, and well cared for. I highly recommend her."

Aramide L.

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Rene G.


Berkeley, CA

$25-30/hr7 yrs exp

CNA 7+ Yrs Experience:)

Hello! I am an attentive, compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with over 7 years of experience working in skilled nursing, hospice, hospital and home health care settings. I am a non smoker, have reliable transportation, pet friendly, and BLS/CPR certified. Some of the services I offer include assisting with personal care...
Rene can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, live-in home care, light cleaning, companionship, errands & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

CPR

5.0
"I've known Rene for over a year now, we worked at the same hospital for a while and felt like I can always depend on her if I needed help. She is an amazing young lady that takes her job really seriously, always on time and dependable. I would definitely recommend...

Saba M.

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Lulu S.


Pinole, CA

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time/Full Time Senior Companion or Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! Care giving job was my very first job. I have been a live in caregiver for more than 10 years. I have experience caring clients with dementia, hospice care, stroke survivor and mainly aged people. My most current job was taking care of two clients who had both severe dementia. I care so much for my clients and treat them as...
Lulu can also help with: Live-in home care, personal care, meal prep, light cleaning, transportation, errands & more
5.0
"Lulu did an outstanding job of taking care of my 102 year old mom three days a week. She was caring, professional, warm, punctual and dependable. She took photos of her time with mom, which put us at ease that she was well taken care of. She brought lunch each...

Annette G.

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Joanna F.


Martinez, CA

$30-35/hr5 yrs exp

Caregiver With A Gentle Touch

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I love working with seniors and have worked with them for over 20 years and enjoy hearing stories from their past. I will be providing in-home care that welcomes and encourages the family's involvement as I care for your loved one. Able to assist with all personal care and daily activities in a patient manner. I am excited to...
Joanna can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, live-in home care, personal care, errands
5.0
"Joanna has been a great addition to our team of caregivers. She is calm, competent, reliable, efficient and always willing to help. I consider her a great employee."

Mary B.

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Carrie B.


Albany, CA

$45-50/hr10 yrs exp

Personal Assistant / Caregiver

I have my own Personal Assistant and Professional Organizing business. I currently have 3 regular clients who I'm a Personal Assistant for; I'm in search for 1 more. I help people by completing daily tasks that they are not able to do or do not have time for. Such as: laundry, food prep, running errands, taking people to...
Carrie can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Recent personal assistant reviews in El Cerrito, CA

Soniya K.

5.0

Soniya is awesome! I hired her as a night nanny for my 3 month old and she was great with him. We had already tried 3 other nannies that just didn’t work out. My mom always says babies can feel energy and know when they feel safe. My son was happy and I didn’t hear him cry all night. She was...

- Aja H.

Laura H.

5.0

Laura took care part-time of our son when he was 2-7 months old. She was incredibly caring: she soothed him when he was fussy, sang to him and danced with him, and came up with lots of new ideas for activities and toys he would like. She was very committed to his well-being and even accompanied us...

- Seiji Y.

Julie M.

5.0

Julie is a GREAT caregiver plus more!! Julie has worked with my 84 year old friend with dementia for over 2 years. She goes above and beyond. She's always looking for ways she can help out -- using all her time on the job and time outside of work to help arrange appointments, pay bills, organize...

- Care member

Sharon L.

5.0

Sharon is an incredibly responsible, conscientious, and fun loving caregiver for our son, R. She cared for him from when he was 3 months to 2 years old. She was very nurturing and attentive to him and they are still best buddies to this day. As a result of Sharon's wonderful relationship with my...

- Care member

Julie M.

5.0

Julie has been with us for almost 18 years and is the reason I could spend more time with our children. We are empty nesters now so we don't need her everyday.

- Rebecca B.

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