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Meg D.

Portland, OR

from
$17/hr
3 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
Hi, I'm Megan. I'm a gentle, dependable pet sitter who treats animals with patience, kindness, and a lot of affection. I'm comfortable with dogs, cats, and small pets, and I follow routines closely so your animal feels safe and relaxed while you're away. I can help with feeding, walks, playtime, medication reminders, litter...
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Ian M.

I Have Over 25 Years Of Experience. I Am Well Rounded And Confident In My Abilities.

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Companionship
dementia
home modification
errands
meal prep
+ 1 more
Personal care in my community is where I want my financial focus to be. My background is extensive in serving. I'm a Jack of all trades. I served my country in the US Navy. I worked several years in the front and back of the house at country clubs and restaurants. I've cared for people with disabilities. I can cook and prepare...

Blaklee H. says "Ian helped my mother today and she is going on and on about how wonderful he is. He rearranged his schedule to help out earlier and went above and beyond...

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Hannah M.

Nanny

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
With extensive experience supporting children, elderly individuals, adults with disabilities, and individuals navigating the end-of-life process, I bring a compassionate, gentle, and empathetic approach to caregiving. Over the past five years in California, I have had the privilege of working with adults with disabilities in...

Vinnie G. says "Hannah is a wonderfully caring and empathic person who always does a great job!"

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Hannah M.

Compassionate Caregiver

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
With extensive experience supporting children, elderly individuals, adults with disabilities, and individuals navigating the end-of-life process, I bring a compassionate, gentle, and empathetic approach to caregiving. Over the past five years in California, I have had the privilege of working with adults with disabilities in...

Jamie M. says "Hannah will be truly missed. I will really miss her. She is very thoughtful, creative, musical, encouraging can be playful, energetic Will absolutely...

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Nell C.

Experience Caretaker

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
Hello, I am a 28-year-old female that just moved to the Portland area from the east coast. I'm looking for a job to make some income during my enrollment in an accelerated nursing program. I have provided care for multiple families as well as in clinical settings. I have assisted with care routines, bathing , medications,...

Graham R. says "Nell is wonderful! Our daughter loved her. Super friendly, positive attitude, helpful, and reliable. Highly recommend!"

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Sara T.

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
20 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
travel
meal prep
I'd describe my personality as energetic, passionate & positive! I like working with kids because I love watching them learn the world through their eyes. I'm looking for a job that is stable, positive and is comfortable with open communication. I like to think of us as a team! I have 20+ years experience with children. I...

Care Member says "Sara is very understanding, flexible and is punctual. She is amazing with kids, follows routines/schedules as well as has an open communication policy....

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Sarah S.

College Student Looking For Evening/Weekend Nanny/Babysitting Position

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
My name is Sarah and I am a registered nurse looking for a change in scenery for my workplace! I am originally from Ohio and have spent the past 6 years working as a registered nurse across the country! During my time as teen as well as throughout college, I worked in childcare and as a private nanny. Starting back in high...

Eric L. says "We met Sarah, and she watched our 15-month-old. It's clear she's attentive and caring, with a gentle way with children. He enjoyed interacting with her."

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Margaret K.

Personal Chef, Assistant, Housecleaner, Domestic Professional

Portland, OR

from
$18/hr
2 years experience
I am a Mom of 2 and personal chef. I run my household and all related errands, and I would love to do the same for those of you working outside the home who need an extra hand. I am willing to meal plan, grocery shop, cook meals, clean house, laundry, iron, walk your dog(s), and most domestic chores!
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Ida V.

Portland, OR

from
$29/hr
3 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
travel
+ 1 more
Reliable, positive & trustworthy I'd describe my personality as happy, positive and caring. I like working with kids because I enjoy giving kids a positive happy environment to feel comfortable and supported. I'm looking for a job that I can add to my current work schedule and make a positive difference in caring for...
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Kathleen M.

Fun Kind Active Health Mentor

Portland, OR

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$26/hr
3 years experience
Errands
meal prep
I'd describe my personality as happy, compassionate and kind. I like caring for seniors because I am passionate about staying active. I believe activity and mobility are the key to health. I love to encourage and help all ages to achieve their activities of daily life. I think movement not only helps the body. It helps the...
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Stephanie H.

Portland, OR

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
Hi, I'm Steph! I'm 29 years old and I have been helping care for children for about half my life. I'd describe my personality as patient, caring, and engaging. I started working with kids when I was in middle school babysitting younger kids in the neighborhood as well as my little cousin. In high school I helped with vacation...
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Sara G.

Portland, OR

from
$31/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Sara. I am a travel nurse and experienced high profile nanny looking to help out a family in between contracts. I am a very flexible and dependable person. I am a BSN, RN, CPR, first aid, and lifeguard certified as well am up to date on all my vaccinations. I worked in the Emergency Room for Children in...
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Sydney G.

Sydney

Portland, OR

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$15/hr
8 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi I am Sydney! I am 22 years old and have been working with small children of all age groups since I was 14 and absolutely love it! I also have a younger sister who is only 13, I have been her right hand man since she was a baby! Through my experiences I have developed greats skills in patience, reliability, cleanliness,...
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Summer S.

Portland, OR

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Hello! I'm Summer. I'm from Montana and have lived in Bellingham and Seattle, WA and have been in Portland for a few years now. I live in Brentwood Darlington neighborhood, but I'm happy to travel to different neighborhoods in Portland and work in Washington. I would love to babysit for several families or have a more consistent...
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Raegan M.

Fun, Energetic, Caring Young Female Adult!

Portland, OR

from
$35/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
Child care duties for me have included: - Waking the children up - Getting them ready for school - Made them breakfast - Made lunches - Made sure backpacks were ready for school - Walk children to their bus stop - Prepare an afternoon/after school snack - Help with homework - After homework activities with children (soccer,...
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Amarin E.

Experienced, Creative, Nature-Loving Nanny!

Portland, OR

from
$18/hr
8 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
Greetings! My name is Amarin and I have enjoyed being a nanny for 8 different families for the past 8 yrs. I have a wide range of experience with children ages newborn to 8, but I am comfortable caring for older kids, too. :) Some of the activities I have enjoyed with the kids include walks in nature, library story time,...
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Hannah M.

Portland's Mindful Maximalist & Clean Queen Extraordinaire

Portland, OR

from
$23/hr
1 year experience
Bathroom cleaning
changing bed linens
kitchen cleaning
general room cleaning
organization
+ 1 more
I am a friendly, non judgemental, and able bodied person here to help you tackle the projects and tasks you don't have energy to deal with! I am covid cautious, have experience working with neurodivergent people, and am ready to help you feel more comfortable in your own space!!! In my spare time, I like to go on walks, go...
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Nell C.

Full Time Care Provider

Portland, OR

1.0(0)
from
$27/hr
6 years experience
Dementia
personal care
Hello, I am a 28-year-old female that just moved to the Portland area from the east coast. I'm looking for a job to make some income during my enrollment in an accelerated nursing program. I have provided care for multiple families as well as in clinical settings. I have assisted with care routines, bathing , medications,...
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Jennifer P.

Personable, Energetic, Friendly, Caring, Hardworking, Reliable, Flexible And Dependable.

Portland, OR

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$13/hr
10 years experience
Hello, I am looking to help others out with odd and end jobs. I am open to a variety of tasks. I am great with kids, and have a strong passion/ really enjoy the elderly. I have done some non profit work with seniors and also worked with special needs individuals. I love helping people. I am very outgoing and can get a long...
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Carolyn B.

Personal Assistant

Portland, OR

from
$25/hr
5 years experience
Seamstress, personal assistant, and household organizer. I enjoy planning, organizing, researching, problem solving, and making sure things run smoothly and efficiently. I can help with bookkeeping, invoicing, research, billing, booking, scheduling, event planning, social media/marketing, errands, shopping, tidying and...
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  • 381 dog walkers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $18.93/hr as of December 2025

  • The average star rating for rated dog walkers is 4.8

Recent dog walker reviews from local parents in Portland, OR

Dog Walkers in Portland, OR are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 46 reviews of the 381 listed dog walkers

Ian M.

Ian helped my mother today and she is going on and on about how wonderful he is. He rearranged his schedule to help out earlier and went...

- Blaklee H.

Hannah M.

Hannah is a wonderfully caring and empathic person who always does a great job!

- Vinnie G.

Hannah M.

Hannah will be truly missed. I will really miss her. She is very thoughtful, creative, musical, encouraging can be playful, energetic Will...

- Jamie M.

FAQs for finding dog walkers near you in Portland, OR

A local dog walker near you in Portland, OR will cost you an average of $18.93 per hour. This rate is based on Care.com's data as of December 2025 and may vary depending on the services that you request and your specific situation.

Care.com has 381 dog walkers offering services in Portland, OR. You can search for a dog walker by filtering by distance from Portland or your zip code. From there, compare your options by reading about the specific dog walking services they provide, their experience with dogs, and their hourly rate. You can also read reviews from other pet parents from Portland to help you decide if the provider is a good fit.

Hiring a dog walker is a great way to eliminate worry and guilt when your dog is home alone for many hours, while also being a good way to keep your dog fit, happy and well socialized. You can read reviews from other pet parents living in Portland, OR to help decide if hiring a particular dog walker will be worth it for you.

When searching for dog walkers near you in Portland, OR, you can use Care.com to start your search. All dog walkers on Care.com are asked to complete an annual background check called a CareCheck and any dog walkers who complete the Care Checkhave a badge on their profile displaying the date it was run so you can easily recognize them. CareChecks are a great place to start, but we strongly advise that you take additional steps to ensure you feel comfortable with the dog walker you hire, such as running your own background check and asking for references. You can visit our Safety Center to learn more.

On Care.com, there are currently 381 dog walkers near you in Portland, OR that you can get to know. You can review dog walker profiles to see who has the experience you’re looking for and who will take on the responsibilities you need help with.

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