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Brianna W.

Portland, OR

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I have been working in home care, childcare and education for over 10 years. I've worked as a full time nanny and as a house manager in the past for several years. I have worked in schools as a para educator in special education and high support needs classes for 2 years. Currently, I work as an educational therapist and tutor....
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Nell C.

Full Time Care Provider

Portland, OR

1.0(0)
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$27/hr
6 years experience
Personal care
dementia
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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Mele Barrett

Portland, OR

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$20/hr
1 year experience
Transportation
light cleaning
errands
companionship
I'd describe my personality as adaptable, cheerful, and assertive I like caring for seniors as I grew up watching my mother take care of seniors where I was able to watch and gain skills by helping out. I grew very close tight bonds with those seniors I met and treated them as my own grandparents. I love hearing about their...
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Vicki M.

Compassionate Senior Caregiver Specializing In Spiritual And Emotional Support.

Portland, OR

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$30/hr
3 years experience
Respite care
meal prep
light cleaning
errands
I'd describe my personality as calming, optimistic, and like able. I find joy in caring for seniors because it allows me to build meaningful connections and provide comfort to those who often feel isolated. Supporting seniors offers a chance to honor their life stories, share in their wisdom, and bring a sense of dignity and...
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Zoe Z.

Portland, OR

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$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
Hi I am an adventurous, creative and responsible childcare provider. I volunteered at Children's art studio and I also worked as a Soccer Coach at Rose City Futsal and had so much fun running around and creating a community where kids felt safe to try new things and develop confidence and teamwork skills. I recently graduated...
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Sylvie S.

Portland, OR

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$25/hr
4 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
Hello I am a 26-year-old personal chef, nanny and dog walker. I work part time and am looking for more clients, or side jobs such as house management, personal assistant, and dog walking. I am a runner & huge walker and love to be outside with kids and pets. I love to do crafts & bake with kids. I'm in NW PDX
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Amarin E.

Experienced, Creative, Nature-Loving Nanny!

Portland, OR

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$18/hr
8 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
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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Laura B.

Experienced, Loving Nanny And Spoiler Of All Pets

Portland, OR

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$25/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
I've always been a caregiver to children and pets, but I officially started working as a pet/housesitter in July of 2021. I became a nanny when my friend had a baby that August and needed help three days a week. Since then I've spent multiples days (months and now years) with humans as little as three months and as old as three...
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Cali S.

Portland, OR

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$24/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I started working with kids when our family friends had their first child (1 girl)! I was the babysitter! Then my little sister was born and she had a built in nanny pretty much! I nannied for another family (3 boys) for 7 years! In my spare time, I love to spend time with my 3 fur babies and take them on hikes and walks, spend...
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Renee Y.

Always Looking For New Opportunity!

Portland, OR

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Hello, I am a near 53 yr old women. I have two adult daughters and five incredible Grandchildren. I have grown up with a special and caring love for children, seniors and anyone in between. I have a lot of experience in all home needs and I fit in easily. I do a lot of big and small jobs. I am willing to help with whatever you...
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Carolyn B.

Personal Assistant

Portland, OR

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$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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Hannah M.

Portland's Mindful Maximalist & Clean Queen Extraordinaire

Portland, OR

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$23/hr
1 year experience
Organization
kitchen cleaning
general room cleaning
move-out cleaning
changing bed linens
+ 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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Tia F.

Portland, OR

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$35/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Meal prep
hospice services
errands
light cleaning
dementia
+ 1 more
Hi there! I am a C. N. A with a great list of references, and years of experience with clients who struggle with anxiety, dementia, sadness about losing a loved one, their independence etc. It is my right to refuse to continue working with you, if you do something that makes me feel uncomfortable in any way, shape, or form. I...
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Sydney G.

Portland, OR

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$25/hr
8 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi I am Sydney! I am 23 years old and have been working with children of all age groups since I was 14! I am currently in school at the University of Portland for elementary and high school teaching! Through my experiences as a nanny I have developed greats skills in patience, reliability, cleanliness, organization, and have...
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Maria G.

Portland, OR

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$25/hr
2 years experience
I am a person responsible, trustworthy, patience, very organized, punctual. I can do general household task, running errands, help walking dogs, etc. Maria
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Erin K.

Fun-loving, Warm-hearted Pet Sitter & Dog-walker

Portland, OR

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$20/hr
1 year experience
Pet transportation
pet walking
administration of medicine
I was a pet parent for 16 years. As a result, I know what it's like to love and be responsible for a furry child and to tune into their unique needs, paying loving attention to their body language and cues to keep them happy, healthy and safe. In early 2018, I expanded these skills to caring for other people's animals when I...
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Ashlynn G.

Animal Lover Available For Daily Walks And Pet Care.

Portland, OR

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$10/hr
5 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
daily feeding
I have had a passion for animals my entire life. I've rescued quite a bit of animals and also helped my family with rescues, including cats and dogs. I love all breeds! I have taken care of dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, and horses. My family is very animal friendly so I've grown up learning how to treat every animal like a family...
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Andrew M.

Dog Walker/dog Sitter

Portland, OR

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$15/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
I have lots of experience with dog sitting and dog walking! I grew up with lots of dogs and took them to parks, on hikes, or walks around the neighborhood. I have dog sat for many of my neighbors in the past as well and make sure their animals are safe and loved!
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Tess C.

Dog Vacation Specialist

Portland, OR

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Pet walking
boarding
Hey! If you need a vacation look no further :)! I'm a dog staycation specialist and I've been working with dogs for more than 5 years. I've been surrounded by dogs my whole life and helped support my mom's small business boarding dogs in my childhood home. I've since gone to college and moved to Portland and I'm ready to start...
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Melissa G.

Portland, OR

5.0(1)
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$16/hr
4 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hello my name is Melissa and I'm currently a stay at home parent to my 2-year-old son. We have 4 dogs (2 shitzus and a German Shepard Akita mix and a Pyrenees lab mix) and 5 cats so it's safe to say we love animals of all shapes and sizes. My son adores animals and is very kind to them. I am available to come to your home and...

Care Member says "I had Melissa watch my two dogs for 5 days while I was on vacation. I was nervous at first because one of my dogs has epilepsy and suffers from anxiety....

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  • 381 dog walkers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $18.95/hr as of December 2025

  • The average star rating for rated dog walkers is 4.8

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 $18.95 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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