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Jeanne P.

Need Help with Errands, Shopping or Assisting with the Home and Pets?

Latham, NY

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$35/hr
10 years experience
I am looking to help a family run a household. I have over 35 years experience as a wife and mother and recently a new Grammy . I am a savvy business person. I am an avid animal lover, have an excellent driving record, and lots of local families to provide great references. Some of my services include: shopping assistance...
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Melissa P.

Hello!

Rensselaer, NY

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$15/hr
3 years experience
Errands
respite care
light cleaning
meal prep
transportation
Hello! My name is Melissa. I work in the veterinary field but enjoy getting to know people and animals alike. After having a senior friend, I realize how lonely being a senior can be without the proper support. I would like to offer friendship and help for the seniors in my community. I can come prepare dinner, play board games,...
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Christine C.

Companion Care

Latham, NY

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$23/hr
10 years experience
Companionship
light cleaning
respite care
errands
hospice services
+ 1 more
I am an insured care giver who is passionate about providing assistance to clients in need of emotional and social support. The client and I will engage in conversation, I provide transportation, accompany clients to appointments, run errands, do light housekeeping, and meal prep. I will remind the client of when medication is...
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Brittany P.

Glenmont, NY

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$20/hr
4 years experience
Hi there! I am a very reliable, friendly, caring person who has about 9 years experience caring for children and about 4 years experience with household management. I have helped other families by: running errands, being at the home for deliveries, put groceries away, meal prepping, laundry, wrapping gifts for...
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Kiran G.

Part Time Nanny/ Errands

Cohoes, NY

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$25/hr
Carpooling
grocery shopping
Hi, I am a mom to a 15 yr old boy. I am very responsible person and safe driver. I am looking for a part time job that has flexible schedule since I also work full time.
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Kiran G.

Cohoes, NY

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$25/hr
Errands
transportation
light cleaning
meal prep
Although new to professional caregiving, I have a deep-rooted passion for supporting and connecting with elderly individuals, shaped by my experiences growing up with my grandparents. I have gained firsthand insight into the importance of compassion and attentive care through my time spent with them. I am eager to bring this...
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Tyler H.

Tyler Experience 10+ Years Caring For Younger Family House Work, Homework, Errands

Rensselaer, NY

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$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
travel
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Tyler. This is my first time using care. com, but I have experience caring for younger family members since I was 12 years old. 5 nieces and nephews. Anything from cooking to errands to house work to homework I am comfortable and have experience with!
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Kelsey L.

Planned or last minute errands, cleaning, back up care/companion, etc!

Rensselaer, NY

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Groceries, home checks, pet feeding or walking, last minute "oh no, the [pharmacy/high priority need or want] store closes in 1 hr... I'll never make it"s, I'm excellent at problem solving, thinking outside the box comes easily and it can be handy for those who know me! I'm known to be a quick, calm, *comforting* and logical...
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Nancy O.

Available For: Companionship, Housekeeping, Meal Prep, Errands, Laundry & Additional Tasks If Needed

Watervliet, NY

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Companionship
light cleaning
meal prep
Worked at a local residential facility for seniors on a health related floor for 4 years Worked in State operated community residences and facilities for individuals with developmental disabilities for 17 years. Completed 2 full semesters of nursing at a local college.
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Jafari C.

Latham, NY

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$20/hr
1 year experience
Errands
live-in home care
mobility assistance
home modification
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I'm fairly new in this field but I've always been interested and I have learned so much within the year of caring for seniors. When I was around 17 my aunt became really sick and moved in with me and my family. I helped cared for her daily ADLs because it was a lot on just my mom which sparked my interest in caring for others. I...
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Nalini B.

Compassionate Caregiver With 12+years Of Experien

Schenectady, NY

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
10 years experience
Live-in home care
Bathroom needs, showering, dressing, daily activities cooking, feeding, multitask appointments, and run errands shopping, entertainment, like playing games, listening to music, reading, exercising, etc.

Care Member says "Nalini is an extraordinary caregiver. Very hard working and reliable, always on time and trust worthy. I felt very comfortable and safe when my elderly...

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Jessica G.

Ballston Lake, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Companionship
home modification
mobility assistance
dementia
errands
+ 1 more
Experience with Alzheimer's/dementia, Parkinson's, COPD, stroke, post-op, wound care, bed-bound, low mobility, couples, terminally ill much more etc. CPR/BLS Certified and insured. Offering: Personal care, Medication management, Assistance with ADLs, Meal preparation adhering to specific diet/nutritional needs , Laundry,...

Daniela A. says "Jessica took care of my mom who had Alzheimer's and could be very difficult and agitated. Jessica knew what to say to my mom to calm her. She was always...

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Sophia D.

Schenectady, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I am a positive, compassionate, and encouraging young adult who loves working with kids. I started out caring for children as an after-school babysitter when I was a young teenager. Since then, I have gone on to get my associate's degree in Early Childhood Education and get professional experience as an aide in an integrated...

Lyndsay P. says "Sophia was absolutely wonderful to work with and our girls loved the time they spent with her. I always appreciated her patience and her kindness with...

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Lori K.

Free Time For You Makes Me Smile!

Schenectady, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Bathroom cleaning
general room cleaning
pet waste cleanup
changing bed linens
dusting
+ 1 more
Hello! I am the mother of two grown boys, two sweet dogs, and the wife of an amazing husband. Helping people and animals, of all persuasions, has always been my passion. I'm extremely professional, organized, and jack-of-all-trades! My services include meticulous house cleaning, home organization, non-medical adult/senior care...

Care Member says "Lori does a great job cleaning at my house. We are so happy to have her!"

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Deanna M.

Fun Loving Energetic Part-Time Date Night Sitter

Schenectady, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
Hello families! I was a past teacher and now stay at home mom looking for some occasional drop off care out of my home for families who need a few hours to run errands and have someone reliable watch their kids for 3 hour windows. Whether its needing to go to an appointment, or just need a few hours of help in the daytime...

Dorothea M. says "Deanna is a caring, kind, responsible and dependable caregiver for our two kids ages 2 and 5! She brings to the table years of experience in teaching...

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Jennifer K.

Senior/Respite Care

Ravena, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Companionship
hospice services
meal prep
dementia
errands
+ 1 more
I have 10 plus years experience caring for seniors. Companion care, running errands, or more hands on care I have Alzheimer's, and dementia experience, Hospice Care . I can sit and care for your loved ones while you are at work or if you just need to take a break and get out of the house for the day. If your loved ones need more...

Matthew L. says "Jennifer is a capable, dedicated caregiver who truly cares for her client. She went above and beyond the caregiver job description in a difficult...

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Rebecca B.

Part Time Errand Runner

Clifton Park, NY

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$10/hr
5 years experience
experience in errand running from dropping cars off at the shop to going shopping for them. I have also picked people up and brought them to where they needed to go by the time they needed to be there.
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Megan N.

Errand Runner & Odd End Jobs

Clifton Park, NY

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$16/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi, thank you for viewing my profile! I would be a good pick to have run your "errands & odd jobs" because I am very goal driven and time conscious. If I am given a task, it will be done quickly and accurately. Through care. com I've been hired to help pack a house to move which I enjoyed very much since I would describe myself...
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Elizabeth M.

Errands

East Berne, NY

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$16/hr
I have my own car and can run errands or house sit for you on the weekends. I also love animals, so I can also run errands for them.
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Eve H.

I Can Help YOU

Valatie, NY

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$18/hr
Hi. I am an honest available to help you with your needs. I am dependable, detailed oriented, organized and friendly. I can help with running errands to make your life easier
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  • 60 errand runners are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $19.53/hr as of September 2025

Recent errand runner reviews from local parents in Albany, NY

Errand Runners in Albany, NY are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed errand runners

Nalini B.

Nalini is an extraordinary caregiver. Very hard working and reliable, always on time and trust worthy. I felt very comfortable and safe when...

- Care member

Jessica G.

Jessica took care of my mom who had Alzheimer's and could be very difficult and agitated. Jessica knew what to say to my mom to calm her....

- Daniela A.

Sophia D.

Sophia was absolutely wonderful to work with and our girls loved the time they spent with her. I always appreciated her patience and her...

- Lyndsay P.

FAQs for finding an errand runner in Albany

Hiring an errand runner in Albany, NY on Care.com will cost an average of $19.53 per hour as of September 2025. This rate may vary depending on the experience each provider has, how often you will need the person to run errands for you and the types of tasks you need them to take care of.

Start your search by filtering errand runners by distance from Albany, NY. There are currently 15 errand runners in Albany. If you'd like to increase the number of candidates, you can expand the area of your search around the city. From there, compare candidates by hourly rate, experience, and the specific errand services they provide. Be sure to check reviews from other families in Albany who have previously hired any of the providers that you are interested in.

Errand runners can usually help you with anything that you need either at your house or going to places around Albany. A few examples would be taking your laundry to the dry cleaning, shopping for groceries, helping you pack for a move, organizing your storage, driving your kids to and from activities around Albany, etc. Errand runners are pretty flexible when it comes to helping you, with even the most random things.

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