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60 personal assistants are listed in Oakland, CA
The average rate is $25/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby personal assistants is 5 years
Personal assistants in Oakland, CA
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Hello, my name is Alani! It's my pleasure to offer quality and caring assistance to your pets. Making sure your fuzzy friends are regularly tended to, and responsibility looked after, is a quality I naturally have. I am so happy to provide attention, love, and sanitary conditions to your cats and your home. You can expect both...
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I am passionate about providing attentive and compassionate care to seniors.
My dedication to this work is reflected in my commitment to making them feel comfortable and supported in all activities of daily living. I especially enjoy providing companionship and listening to the stories they have to share.
In addition to...
Mounga P.
Oakland, CA
$25-42/hr • 10 yrs exp
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I'm a positive and energetic person who loves to work with Seniors citizens. For several years, I worked on and off as a caregiver because I love working with elders. A lot of the clients I've worked with became my family and I will always cherish those that I work for. I'm confident, compassionate, energetic, and honest. My...
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have been in the Health Care Field for the past 10 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...
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,...
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I'd describe my personality as caring, kind, helpful
I like working with kids because kids are energetic. They keep you on your toes. Even though kids need to be taught you can learn a-lot from them. Kids can also teach you to be patient.
I'm looking for a job that a good work environment. I also look forward to leaning more...
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Hii there families:)!!! My name is Nonhlakanipho I am more than happy to share my personal experience with being a being a helper of cleaning! I have 3 years of being a cleaner (home helper) I have been taught when I was younger that a girl needs to be on top of her environment! And so my Mother taught how to maintain my room,...
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Luseane K.
Oakland, CA
$30/hr • 15 yrs exp
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I'd describe my personality as caring, compassionate, respectful.
I like caring for seniors because it is what I have been doing all my life.
I'm looking for a job that I can grow with.
I started caring for seniors when I was taking care of my own family members.
In my spare time, I like to spend time with my family.
One...
5.0
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Experienced with seniors that has and had an Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson disease, Multiple System Atrophy (MSA), client's that's in hospice care, and currently working with a C5 quadriplegic. Experience in tube feeding, foley catheterizing/straight Catheter, Checking Blood Pressure and sugar level for diabetic patients. I...
5.0
"Marivic has been with our family for a couple months now, and has become one of us. She's an incredible caregiver for my mother, who suffers from a progressive neuro degenerative disease. She's very patient,...
Reviewed by Meetali J.
Jalisa E.
Emeryville, CA
$30-50/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
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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
"We had a great experience with Jalisa being our Nanny and we wouldn't mind hiring her again if needed."
Reviewed by Jeremy C.
Amber G.
Emeryville, CA
$30-35/hr • 6 yrs exp
Experienced Personal Assistant Available For Organization, Cooking, Cleaning And Pet care
5.0
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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.
5.0
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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.
5.0
(3)
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I'm a committed babysitter with years of consistent experience caring for children and supporting homes by eliminating the stress of ongoing household tasks. I love spending time with kids of all ages and personalities, devoting my full attention to their fun and safety. You'll often find me joking around, working on craft...
5.0
"Jiji is fun, smart, active, friendly, and has great instincts with kids. She takes my not-always-easy twins in stride and keeps them safe and happy. It is clear she genuinely enjoys her time with kids and she...
Reviewed by Ann T.
5.0
(3)
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Experienced caregiver bringing 17 + yrs of experience helping and assisting others with professionalism , I'm caring , companionate , fun , Reliable and flexible .
I'm bilingual
Spanish-English speaker
College education
And reference upon request
COVID fully vaccinated
MEMORY CARE
dementia communication
Strategies...
5.0
"Loved working for Pilar
Always dependable and caring and would definitely recommend her to my friends and family"
Reviewed by Kevin S.
5.0
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I am teacher assistant and worker for about two years at (Pre-school) in San Francisco. The age range was around 2-5 years old where I gained a lot of experience. I am bilingual, speaking both Spanish and English. I love playing with children and being a good role model for them. I have my medical Assistant, as well as my CPR...
5.0
"We've hired Nancy a few times to watch our 18-month old and she is absolutely fantastic with small kids. He's normally pretty stranger-adverse and within 5 minutes of meeting Nancy for the first time he was...
Reviewed by Sean L.
5.0
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I have been a caregiver for over six years now. I have done personal care, home cleaning care, medication help, assistance with bathing, grocery shopping, errands, etc. If you're still in need of assistance and are looking for help Please feel free to reach back out and if you have any other questions please feel free to ask....
4.0
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Hi, I am Likupua and a CNA/Caregiver. Helped residents with moving, walking, personal hygiene, eating and other daily activities.
Checked on residents routinely to make sure their needs and preferences were being met.
Administered prescribed medications to residents according to personal health care plans.
Delivered passionate...
4.0
"Liku has been very helpful, reliable and responsible in assisting with my Dementia 87 year old mother. Her service has provided very good care and service. I am so thankful for her dress free assistance and...
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5.0
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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
"Teisi took care of my Dad for the last year and we were so lucky to have her in our life. She cared deeply for my Dad. She constantly kept an eye on him, encouraged him to eat when he didn't feel like it,...
Reviewed by John F.
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,...
Anielka R.
San Francisco, CA
$25-40/hr
5.0
(3)
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I have worked as a mom's helper/assistant and as a housekeeper for the last 10 yrs. I love helping moms with the everyday journey. I am detail and deep cleaning oriented. I do not only clean, but also organize if they want me to. I am a reliable person who enjoys to help others to feel happy with a clean and well organize home.
5.0
"We hired Anielka to help us around our home. As parents who both work full-time, we wanted to spend less time at home doing chores, and more time with our small children. Anielka has helped us with everything...
Reviewed by Jennifer K.
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Recent personal assistant reviews in Oakland, CA
Marivic G.
5.0
Marivic cared for our 92- and 95-year-old parents on Saturday and Sunday mornings and three evenings a week. Mom had fallen more than once, dad was getting more fragile, and both were experiencing increased memory issues. We knew they needed more hours of care above what we had scheduled on weekday...
- Kathleen M.
Jalisa E.
5.0
We had a great experience with Jalisa being our Nanny and we wouldn't mind hiring her again if needed.
- Jeremy C.
Amber G.
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 fun Amber was. Definitely recommend!
- Stephanie S.
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.
Jihanne M.
5.0
Jiji is fun, smart, active, friendly, and has great instincts with kids. She takes my not-always-easy twins in stride and keeps them safe and happy. It is clear she genuinely enjoys her time with kids and she is loving and affectionate but firm and able to set limits. I cannot say enough good things...
- Ann T.
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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 May, 2024 is $25.23 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 41 reviews of the 60 listed personal assistants.