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Genevieve V.

Companion For Elderly, Errands And Meal Prep

Arlington, MA

from
$25/hr
Light cleaning
errands
meal prep
transportation
I am a reliable, trustworthy and patient person ready to help and care for elderly people. I offer companionship, errands, healthy meals preparation and light housekeeping.
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Diana S.

I Am Always Willing To Help

Arlington, MA

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$20/hr
Hello! Currently I am a nanny looking for a side job and I truly believe I could be a good right hand of yours since I enjoy to run errands especially the ones that I listed on my profile. I don't really have worked as an assistant by itself but I have done some of this errands in my job as a nanny and for myself. I am more than...
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Paige K.

Compassionate And Reliable Caregiver For Your Loved Ones

Arlington, MA

from
$30/hr
1 year experience
Transportation
home modification
errands
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi! My name is Paige, and I'm passionate about providing attentive, compassionate, and reliable care. With years of experience supporting individuals and families, I understand the importance of finding someone you can trust to care for your loved ones. Whether you need assistance with daily tasks, companionship, or help around...
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Emily H.

Arlington, MA

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$19/hr
10 years experience
I'm reliable and efficient able to take errands off your plate so you can focus on everything else. Whether it's grocery runs, post office trips, pickups, returns, or random tasks.. I'm on it. I'm flexible, communicative, and happy to adapt to your routines or make a plan from scratch if you're overwhelmed. Judgment-free, always...
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Kaylee A.

Energetic And Outgoing Sitter

Boston, MA

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I am an entertaining and outgoing person who loves to hang out and take care of kids. I have babysat for several families over the past four years and love every second! Available whenever you need, even last minute! I can help with the up-keeping of your home and also don't mind running errands or taking the kids wherever they...

Matthew C. says "Kaylee did an incredible job with my son. She is organized, task oriented and has a very positive demeanor. I look forward to working with her again and...

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Sasha H.

Caring Babysitter And Aspiring Doctor (Manhattan For The Summer!)

Brighton, MA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hello! My name is Sasha and I graduated from Boston University. I am currently applying to medical school. I am between Boston and NYC for the summer, where I grew up. I adore working with infants and I hope to work in the field of Neonatology. I have over 8 years of experience, with ages newborn (including preemies) - 12 years....

Amanda J. says "Sasha was extremely kind and well versed in taking care of our newborn. She is lovely and helpful - couldn't recommend her enough!"

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Ceilidh S.

Brighton, MA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
grocery shopping
carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi! My name is Ceilidh (pronounced Kaylie) and I'm a graduate from Macalester College where I was on a pre-med track. I am now located in Boston. I have been taking care of children for most of my life because it is my favorite thing to do! I love playing games like chess or doing crafts with children and I am also willing to do...

Bethany K. says "I highly recommend Ceilidh! She has been great to work with - very responsible and professional."

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Franco M.

Waltham, MA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Personal care
respite care
home modification
dementia
hospice services
+ 1 more
Am a senior caregiver, Negative for COVID-19, vaccinated & already got my booster shot. I'm compassionate with experience of 10 years in taking care of patients especially stroke patients, arthritis patients, dementia patients, Alzheimer's disease patients to make a meaningful difference and helping them by Providing...

Julie M. says "Franco has provided exceptional care for my father for a month now. He quickly built rapport and has ensured my father keeps up with PT and OT goals set...

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Camille S.

Fun Sitter With Teaching Background!

Dorchester, MA

5.0(1)
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$26/hr
6 years experience
Craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi everyone! My name is Camille. I currently oversee the special education department at a charter middle school. I have experience working with kiddos between the ages 1-14. I'm looking for an evening part-time job in order to complete my masters degree in moderate disabilities. I can assist kiddos with homework assignments as...

Lauren B. says "Camille took excellent care of our 3.5 year old. She is caring, kind, extremely reliable and dependable! We miss her and would hire her again in a...

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Roddy P.

Available To Make Your Life A Lot Easier

Wellesley Hills, MA

4.8(1)
from
$65/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 11 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I am a professional classically-trained chef/house manager that is available to prepare meals, run errands, and help out with tasks that you may not have the time to do. I have worked with children in elementary, middle, and high school teaching Culinary Arts, have managed a staff of 145, worked with timelines and deadlines and...

Polly M. says "Roddy has been an incredible addition to our family. We have 3 older kids - 12, 14 and 16 so we don't need a traditional babysitter but we do need an...

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Caylee K.

Experienced, Fun, Fun-loving Nanny

Boston, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I am an outgoing, kind, college educated, child loving woman who is looking for both a full-time position as well as to pick up extra hours here and there. I am looking for a full-time position at this time. Should you hire me I would love to do crafts, play games, cook/bake, take the kids to the park (with your permission of...

Jayne M. says "Caylee was great with my almost one year old daughter! She was 5 minutes early, even in bad weather which can make Houston traffic crazy! She is...

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Angie B.

Fun Sitter

Roxbury, MA

5.0(1)
from
$29/hr
7 years experience
Light cleaning
carpooling
travel
I am a provider with a lot of experience I've been babysitting ever since I was in high school! family and friends always trusted me with their munchkins I have a drivers license and a car and would totally be able to run errands and more! I am very responsible, attentive, and proactive!

Care Member says "She’s the best ever! I love her so much! I been with her for 2 years! She’s really nice and my kids love her so much! She is a safe driver and very...

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Justin G.

Elementary School Teacher / Fun Nanny With Lots Of Learning Ideas!

Somerville, MA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
I'm a 30-year-old elementary school teacher living in Somerville teaching for the Swampscott Public School system. I teach K-4 as a permanent building substitute. What brings me to here is my passion for educating and taking care of our future young adults! While my job teaching focuses on teaching kids from ages 5-9, I have a...

Molly H. says "We hired Justin to care for our two kids during the summer. He drove them to and from summer camp, hung out with them for the afternoons, and was always...

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Joshua W.

Compassionate And Caring Caregiver

Stoneham, MA

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
live-in home care
dementia
companionship
errands
+ 1 more
I am a dedicated, compassionate , reliable and trustworthy caregiver with 10 plus years of experience of taking care of elderly patients in their homes . Committed to improving the overall wellbeing and health through personal care . In the past 10 years I have taken care of stroke patients , patients with dementia and patients...

Louise G. says "Joshua is responsible dependable kind and gentle. He was willing to come when I needed him outside his regularly scheduled hours I knew I could count...

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Madison N.

Woburn, MA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Madison and I recently moved from California to Woburn! I adore music and art, or really anything creative as well as anything outdoors and active. Working with children has always made me happy so I am looking for a loving family that I can work with full time or part time! Along with caring for children I am...

Allie S. says "Madison is a joy to have in the home! Whether it was picking up my little ones or dropping them off at school or soccer practice or dance classes, she was...

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Yanique B.

Chestnut Hill, MA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
live-in home care
dementia
companionship
errands
+ 1 more
I am a highly-motivated, responsible, and reliable caregiver, specializing in senior care. I am experienced and comfortable with all aspects of daily care, including assisting with physical therapy activities, administering medications, measuring vital signs and personal care. I have experience working with clients with...

Dana K. says "Yanique is beyond wonderful - she is a gifted and compassionate caregiver. We were so fortunate to meet her."

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Ginny C.

Part Time Senior Care Available

Allston, MA

4.8(1)
from
$25/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Visiting physician
personal care
I'm currently is a caregiver for one man who are 90 years old. Part of my duties are preparing meal or heat up food, keep them company, take walks with them, light housekeeping and running errands.

Marcy C. says "Ginny recently started helping to care for my 91 year old parents who live independently in an apartment. She helps them care for themselves and takes them...

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Caroline N.

Waltham, MA

4.0(1)
from
$35/hr
6 years experience
Dementia
companionship
hospice services
personal care
Hi all, I am a professional caregiver and very passionate about what I do I have been doing this for more than 10yrs now. I have experience in taking care of patients with almost all kind of illnesses like Dementia, Alzheimer's, Stroke, Memory loss and short memory, Hospice and end of life care, loss of physical abilities in...

Care Member says "Caroline is kind, empathetic and good at her job. She helped my grandma when we were almost giving up, she stepped in and did a wonderful job."

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Lesley F.

Fun Pet Sitter Available!

Brighton, MA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Pet transportation
daily feeding
administration of medicine
pet sitting
pet walking
I have cared for a variety of animals, including dogs, cats, birds, chickens, and fish. I have experience administering insulin shots to cats, running errands, cleaning litter boxes, light housekeeping, etc. I can spend quality time overnight with your animal friends if needed and am happy to keep you posted on how they are...

Jessica H. says "Lesley was such a huge help with my cat, Ravioli, over a long weekend. I especially appreciated how flexible she was when my travel plans changed. My cat...

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Sylvia B.

Home Health Aide

Waltham, MA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Live-in home care
meal prep
errands
dementia
hospice services
+ 1 more
Hullo My name is Sylvia am 35 years, am a mother of three beautiful children I leave in Waltham. Am a certified home health aide with an experience of 6years I love working with seniors. Having brought up by my grandmother mother for the rest of my life I got too much experience and love for the seniors. Having worked with them...

Lillian N. says "She's very Hard working, presentable, respectful, reliable and very easy to work with."

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  • 60 errand runners are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $23.50/hr as of June 2025

Recent errand runner reviews from local parents in Arlington, MA

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

Kaylee A.

Kaylee did an incredible job with my son. She is organized, task oriented and has a very positive demeanor. I look forward to working with...

- Matthew C.

Sasha H.

Sasha was extremely kind and well versed in taking care of our newborn. She is lovely and helpful - couldn't recommend her enough!

- Amanda J.

Ceilidh S.

I highly recommend Ceilidh! She has been great to work with - very responsible and professional.

- Bethany K.

FAQs for finding an errand runner in Arlington

Hiring an errand runner in Arlington, MA on Care.com will cost an average of $23.50 per hour as of June 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 Arlington, MA. There are currently 4 errand runners in Arlington. 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 Arlington 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 Arlington. 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 Arlington, etc. Errand runners are pretty flexible when it comes to helping you, with even the most random things.

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