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60 personal assistants are listed in Oakland, CA
The average rate is $25/hr as of April 2024
The average experience for nearby personal assistants is 5 years
Personal assistants in Oakland, CA
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Executive Assistant that excels in organization, timely completion of projects, home maintenance, calendar management, travel planning, and more! Tech savvy and eager/quick to learn new skills. Experience with social media and trauma informed with an associates in psych and working on a degree in business/communication
Recent review:
5.0
Isabelle is amazing with children! She is very engaging and attentive. The children are always excited when she is in charge and ask about her when she is not around.
Reviewed by Amanda B.
5.0
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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...
Recent review:
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...
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Michelle S.
Oakland, CA
$40-56/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
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Professional with 23 years of experience working as a Private Chef, Nanny, House Manager and Family/Personal Assistant. Exceptional references and resume are available upon request. CPR and Trustline registered.
Recent reviews:
5.0
Michelle is wonderful with our two kids: very friendly and caring. She brings good energy to the job, and she gives the kids good direction. She is patient and unflappable. She is one of our first tier choices...
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5.0
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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...
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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...
Reviewed by Heather M.
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Hello, I am a fun, entertaining, and polite person who loves to spend time with young people! I have a huge family with younger kids and is in my best nature to look out for them. I love kids. I currently work at my old school as an aftercare assistant. I am looking for extra opportunities to earn myself money to support myself...
Recent reviews:
5.0
Abraham did a great job babysitting our 6yo son. They read and played together and he gave him snacks and meals on time. He was polite and showed up early both days. We would definitely hire him again.
Reviewed by Jelani G.
Munira M.
Oakland, CA
$27-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Available For Companionship, Personal Care, Light Housekeeping, Errands, Showers, Willing To Travel.
4.8
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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...
Recent reviews:
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...
Reviewed by Raakhee M.
Jasmine P.
Oakland, CA
$33/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
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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
Recent reviews:
5.0
Jasmine is amazing! She went above and beyond to make me feel comfortable, and well cared for. I highly recommend her.
Reviewed by Aramide L.
Namuundul B.
Oakland, CA
$30-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Care Taker For Elderly, Companionship, Housekeeping And Meal Prep.
5.0
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Cared for clients who had mild dementia and Alzheimer's with their personal care including companionship, meal prep, assistance with meds, light house keeping, doctors appointments, driving and grocery shopping etc. Has experience with bed bound patients. Honest and have great sense of humor, open minded, very responsible,...
Recent reviews:
5.0
I really liked her caring that true feeling of wanting to help that person and always on time does the extra making sure that person has nothing to worry. She has a very genuine personality, funny and kind....
Reviewed by Care member
Rahwa B.
Oakland, CA
$15-20/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
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In March 2017 I have worked as a caregiver for Texas quality one medical care, where I assist residents with elderly.
I was Deeply committed to treating my elderly clients with dignity and respect, my goal is to win their trust and alleviate any embarrassment or anxiety they may feel when needing assistance with bathing,...
Recent reviews:
5.0
We were looking for someone to drive our son to/from school and ended up turning into 2+ year relationship with Rahwa. She has watched both our sons (our second since he was a newborn), our niece and nephew and...
Reviewed by Maaria H.
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Hello, I am a fun, entertaining, and polite person who loves to spend time with young people! I have a huge family with younger kids and is in my best nature to look out for them. I currently work at my old school as an aftercare assistant. I am looking for extra opportunities to earn myself money to support myself for nursing...
Recent reviews:
5.0
Abraham is an excellent tutor, and reliable. He's very kind,patient, and adaptable. My son regularly is taking tutoring lessons with him. We feel incredibly lucky to have found Abraham. He is such a good tutor....
Reviewed by Claudia O.
5.0
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Hello parents,
My name is Thais. I'm a 12 years experienced nanny and house assistant. I'm CPR and First Aid certified, non-smoker, bilingual, and I'm up to date with all vaccinations. My experience covers children of ages 0-16, including handling multiple kids.
I'm adaptable to various schedules and tasks.
I have a reliable...
Recent reviews:
5.0
We hired Thais for babysitting if my 4 children all under age of 5. She is fantastic. I really appreciated her communication, punctuality, she took great notes of what happened throughout the day, and, most...
Reviewed by Kelley W.
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I have many years of experience working as a nanny. In the process, I have become more of a nanny and personal assistant for most families. I would be willing to do most errands (shopping, food shopping, other errands) and would do light housekeeping as well. If family planning (calenders, meal planning, etc.) was needed I could...
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Hello! My name is Lidia. I speak English and Spanish. I am from Oakland and serve all the East Bay. My values and my gift motivated me to part of the care team. I love and enjoy caring for children of all ages and being a senior caregiver. I am gentle, loving, and strongly compassionate for whom I care for. I am a certified...
Lily W.
Oakland, CA
$25-35/hr • 3 yrs exp
Superstar Cleaner & Organizer Looking For Household Care/assistant Gig!
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hello! i'm a uc berkeley graduate and an alumni of san francisco school of massage. I started my private massage therapy practice in january 2022, shortly after becoming certified. I have also been baby-sitting (have been doing this on and off for many years, but have consistently been doing it for the past couple years) and...
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Hello there,
My name Lidia L. I am excited to meet you soon:-). I am born in Mexico but raised in Oakland CA. I have to handsome boys ( 23 &16 hrs). I am passionate about my career with kids and as family assistant. I love supporting families when they're running a busy life with work and house. And that's when I came in to...
Michelle S.
Oakland, CA
$20-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
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Professional with stellar references and ability to wear many hats. I have worked as a Private Chef, Family Assistant, Personal Assistant and Nanny for 23+ years.
Segen B.
Oakland, CA
$25-40/hr
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Available to be anything you need from pick up and drop off to homework help to baby sitting to personal assistant!!
Iman B.
Oakland, CA
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
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I have done it all! Dogs, kids, cars, desk jobs, remote work, retail, catering, sports, personal assistant jobs etc. I love to do Errands & Odd Jobs
Segen B.
Oakland, CA
$20-40/hr • 7 yrs exp
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I'm a college student! I have been working with kids for about 6 years. I can help and be there for anybody as best as I can with pick up, homework, dishes, cleaning up around the house and playing with the kids as well. I drive as well. I can be a personal assistant, a caregiver, a babysitter, a driver anything you need. I'm...
Chalia S.
Oakland, CA
$35-52/hr • 10 yrs exp
Crafty, Self Starting, Loving Nanny With 16 Years Of Experience, Livescan Certified
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My experience with nannying started at 18 when I nannied for a family with a toddler and newborn. I soon realized how much I love working with families and helping them keep their lives organized and flowing smoothly and happily . I love working with children as well as helping families by making their lives easier.
My...
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Recent personal assistant reviews in Oakland, CA
Isabelle P.
5.0
Isabelle is amazing with children! She is very engaging and attentive. The children are always excited when she is in charge and ask about her when she is not around.
- Amanda B.
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
Michelle S.
5.0
Michelle is wonderful with our two kids: very friendly and caring. She brings good energy to the job, and she gives the kids good direction. She is patient and unflappable. She is one of our first tier choices for care for our children.
- Care member
Sharon L.
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 and videos to keep me updated and...
- Heather M.
Abraham P.
5.0
Abraham did a great job babysitting our 6yo son. They read and played together and he gave him snacks and meals on time. He was polite and showed up early both days. We would definitely hire him again.
- Jelani G.
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FAQs for finding personal assistants in Oakland
In 2024, how much does it cost to hire a personal assistant in Oakland, CA?
The average rate for hiring a personal assistant in Oakland, CA on Care.com as of April, 2024 is $25.57 per hour. The cost may fluctuate depending on the type of service you need assistance with and how frequently.
How can I find a good personal assistant near me in Oakland?
Care.com has 47 personal assistants in Oakland, CA. 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 Oakland 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.
What services can a personal assistant provide in Oakland?
Most personal assistants in Oakland, CA 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 Oakland. Additionally, some personal assistants are okay with performing pet care or even light housekeeping duties, but these duties are less common.
Ratings for Oakland, CA personal assistants listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.9 / 5
Personal Assistants in Oakland, CA are rated 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 34 reviews of the 60 listed personal assistants.