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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
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.
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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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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
"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...
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.
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
"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
5.0
"She's very passionate and ambitious and will help anyone in need. She's a great mother and friend! "
Reviewed by Wyvina D.
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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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,...
5.0
"Rahwa is a compassionate, caring, dependable person that can multitask and work under pressure."
Reviewed by Frehiwott C.
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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...
5.0
"Abraham was super communicative, respectful, and great with our son. His friendly and playful approach with our baby made it clear he has experience with kiddos. "
Reviewed by Dylan And Hayley Y.
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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...
5.0
"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.
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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...
5.0
"Thais is an amazing caregiver! Every time I go to CA I make sure she's available before booking my trip because I only trust her with my child! Anyone will be lucky to have Thais as their nanny or sitter."
Reviewed by Ariel M.
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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...
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I'd describe my personality as kind kind, compassionate, genuine
I like caring for seniors because they're often funny, sweet, have lovely stories to share, and they don't mind moments of silence while taking in the sounds of birds
I'm looking for a job that is mutually fulfilling, that appreciates the work I do and my...
Mekdes S.
Oakland, CA
$14-30/hr • 4 yrs exp
Empathetic Caregiver: Enhancing Lives With Compassionate Support
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I offered personalized care, aiding seniors in daily tasks and creating a supportive atmosphere where they thrived emotionally and socially, making their lives more joyful and fulfilling.
With a deep passion for senior care, I've dedicated myself to enhancing the lives of residents through attentive assistance, companionship,...
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
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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.
Munira M.
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 creative ways of building activities...
- Raakhee M.
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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 $25.27 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 48 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.