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60 personal assistants are listed in Berkeley, CA
The average rate is $27/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby personal assistants is 5 years
Personal assistants in Berkeley, CA
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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.
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...
Reviewed by Seiji Y.
Jacqueline M.
San Francisco, CA
$30-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Neuro/childhood Development Educated Nanny/personal Assistant/tutor!
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I'm a socially intelligent, detail-oriented empath. Neuroscience Degree from Wellesley, Childhood Development and Education background. I have over 10 years of experience as a skilled childcare provider, personal assistant, and tutor of children ages 0-16. I am seeking a nanny, personal assistant, executive assistant,...
5.0
"Jackie was amazing with my 2 girls. She was punctual, and helped them with their homework. She was open to outdoor activities/tutoring and very thoughtful about health and safety.
Would hire her again in a...
Reviewed by Paul F.
Michelle S.
Oakland, CA
$40-56/hr • 10 yrs exp
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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.
5.0
"Friendly, accommodating and highly recommend. "
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I am a substitute kindergarten teacher and working on my masters in educational technology at the University of San Francisco.
I am Looking for additional hours of work on the weekends. I have references available upon request.
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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...
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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Hello! I'm new to SF - moved via the Midwest and Boston. I work for San Francisco Opera and have been a personal assistant, pet sitter, and dog walker for over 10 years.
My mom works in rescue, so I grew up with foster dogs of all temperaments. I now have cat nieces and nephews, so I have plenty of experience with cats too!
I...
5.0
"Excellent experience with Courtney! She was comfortable with my parrots and they with her. Would use her again in a heartbeat.."
Reviewed by Pamela K.
Jalisa E.
Emeryville, CA
$30-50/hr • 8 yrs exp
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Provided 8 plus years of multifaceted services as a personal assistant/Nanny to career professionals and stay at home parents. I've cared for children from ages 4mo-13 years of age. Developed and implemented household organization and ensured daily activities, appointments, and schedules for the family ran smoothly.
As a...
5.0
"Jalisa is an amazing individual. She is a natural with children. I think my kids love her more than they love me. Her sincerity and honesty is very unique in today's society. And her heart is pure gold. Looking...
Reviewed by LaMar M.
Maria B.
Richmond, CA
$30/hr • 3 yrs exp
4.7
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Are you looking for a trustworthy fun babysitter that is exactly me I have been taking care of children throughout the ages from newborn from the age of 10 worked as a personal assistant in Marin since I was 15 I enjoy spending my time volunteering and achieving good academics due to COVID my family and I been affected with my...
4.0
"My wife and I hired Maria in mid April as our daytime nanny and she worked with us until the beginning of June due to a change in financial circumstance in our family. She has been very attentive to our 6...
Reviewed by Christopher R.
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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...
5.0
"Sharon is awesome. I honestly do not have the kind of endurance she has with my daughter. It's like she just dives into the world of the little one in her care and somehow gets energy from doing it. She has...
Reviewed by Heatherose P.
Amber G.
Emeryville, CA
$30-35/hr • 6 yrs exp
Experienced Personal Assistant Available For Organization, Cooking, Cleaning And Pet care
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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...
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...
Reviewed by Stephanie S.
Kate H.
Oakland, CA
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Responsible, Careful Housekeeper/helper Available Part Or Full Time. Pets, Childcare Too!
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Experienced, educated, hard-working, dependable, pleasant and fun Kate-of-all trades available for any combination of everyday/light housekeeping and declutter/organization, laundry and ironing, meal prep, child care, pet care, errands, phone calls and personal assistant tasks -- everything you need help with to run your home...
5.0
"Kate is reliable, professional, and gets the job done. She is able to solve any problem, and is very easy to work with and talk to. I'd definitely hire her again!"
Reviewed by Melony B.
Julie M.
Lafayette, CA
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
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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.
5.0
"She has been helping me run the household for almost 15 years and is the reason our family can do all the things we want while I work full time. She is honest and I trust her entirely."
Reviewed by Rebecca B.
Munira M.
Oakland, CA
$27-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Available For Companionship, Personal Care, Light Housekeeping, Errands, Showers, Willing To Travel.
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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...
5.0
"Munira is a wonderful caregiver. She has a gift to of connecting with people in a genuine way and is incredibly positive. My mom needed help working through anxiety and building her confidence to be able to do...
Reviewed by Priya M.
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I'm Sakinah, but you can call me Kia. I'm a highly dedicated and experienced sitter, specializing in caring for newborns, toddlers, and primary school children.
I am a responsible, reliable, and caring sitter. My flexible schedule allows me to accommodate various childcare needs, whether occasional or...
5.0
"Kia has taken care of my daughter for years. She has always been very sweet and loving, my daughter always asks when she gets to see her again. 10/10 recommend hiring her. "
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I have always had an innate interest in caring for children and being a mentor for them, I pride myself on my ability to be empathetic with all people. I have started temporary work as a summer program assistant and am in charge of 12 children between the ages of 5 and 8, both boys and girls. I have experience ensuring the...
Bonnie B.
Alameda, CA
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
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I have personal and professional experience with children who have special needs. My son has special needs and I assist families navigate the IEP process currently. I also have a masters degree in psychology and have worked my entire career with special needs people of all ages. I have worked in all settings from inpatient,...
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I am a dedicated caregiver with over 10 years of experience in providing care to Seniors, including Hospice. I believe that every senior deserves the best care and attention I can give. I work to build a relationship of trust with my clients and strive to be an enjoyable companion.
I possess the following important attributes; I...
5.0
"We were so graced to have Teisi in our lives during a very challenging time. She cared for my aging father until his passing at 96. She slowly became family and her loving care amazed me every day. She is...
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Jasmine P.
Oakland, CA
$33/hr • 6 yrs exp
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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
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"She is get patient with my son he has ADHD he just loves it when she watched his she has always been on time and always there when I needed last minute help "
Reviewed by Angelins 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 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...
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"Abraham was communicative, polite, and a natural with our 7 month old son. I appreciated that he suggested we FaceTime (vs a call only) so we could meet beforehand and that he washed his hands immediately upon...
Reviewed by Dylan And Hayley Y.
Namuundul B.
Oakland, CA
$30-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Care Taker For Elderly, Companionship, Housekeeping And Meal Prep.
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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,...
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....
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Recent personal assistant reviews in Berkeley, CA
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.
Jacqueline M.
5.0
Jackie was amazing with my 2 girls. She was punctual, and helped them with their homework. She was open to outdoor activities/tutoring and very thoughtful about health and safety.
Would hire her again in a heart beat!
- Paul F.
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.
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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
Courtney M.
5.0
Courtney was wonderful with my 2 parrots, one of whom is very demanding. Their care is rather involved, and she did so well with both of them. She also stayed in my own and definitely took good care of it. I will definitely be using her again soon and would highly recommend her pet care services.
- Nicolette M.
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FAQs for finding personal assistants in Berkeley
In 2024, how much does it cost to hire a personal assistant in Berkeley, CA?
The average rate for hiring a personal assistant in Berkeley, CA on Care.com as of May, 2024 is $27.65 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 Berkeley?
Care.com has 20 personal assistants in Berkeley, 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 Berkeley 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 Berkeley?
Most personal assistants in Berkeley, 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 Berkeley. Additionally, some personal assistants are okay with performing pet care or even light housekeeping duties, but these duties are less common.
Ratings for Berkeley, CA personal assistants listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Personal Assistants in Berkeley, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews of the 60 listed personal assistants.