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Emelia M.

Columbia, MD

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
Companionship
dementia
errands
hospice services
meal prep
+ 1 more
I an a Licensed Practical Nurse with more than 20years experience. I have worked with mostly the geriatric population. Some of my nursing skills are as follows Foley catheter care, wound treatment, G-tube feeding and care, medication administration, injections, meal preparation, feeding, bathing, dressing, 1:1 companionship,...

Care Member says "She was always on time and handled my family with care. All around great service and would hire her again! "

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Debra L.

Dietitian/Food Service Management Fun Sitter And Smile Creatot

Columbia, MD

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Dementia
errands
light cleaning
meal prep
personal care
I have 10 Plus years experience with seniors. Cooking meals according to dietary requirements. Perform Daily grooming including bathing , dressing , toileting needs. Light housekeeping as needed . Companionship I love spending time with seniors and supporting their daily needs. Shopping and run errands.

Gaby C. says "Debra was a nighttime caregiver for my father recovering from a stroke. She had previous experience working with brain injury survivors and was very kind...

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Gabrielle G.

Columbia, MD

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
Hi, my name is Gabi! I have three and a half years of experience nannying two sweet boys as well as 6 months of experience with infants 6 months old and on. I'd be honored to make an imprint on your babies lives ensuring their happiness, health, and prosperity, as well as being a role model for them! I learn very quickly and...

Jenn S. says "Gabrielle is by far one of the kindest, most empathetic souls I have ever met. She has an incredibly strong work ethic and always puts 110% into everything...

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Kelsea S.

Errands & Odd Jobs

Columbia, MD

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$17/hr
Good at assistant type work. Running errands etc. Will work hard and be efficient. Self starter and can accomplish tasks assigned.
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Stacey M.

Mimi Gets It Done! Run Errands

Columbia, MD

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Hi Family! I am a Grandma and a mother. I am starting a new chapter in my life that I would love to share with you and your family. I am an Personal Assistant, house cleaner, shopper, event planner. Would like the opportunity to assist you with your families day to day needs. Looking forward to talking with you!
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Brianna F.

Friendly Non-clinical Person Providing Care, Companionship, And Errands

Columbia, MD

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$15/hr
Errands
light cleaning
meal prep
transportation
Friendly, kind, compassionate, responsible, on-time, detail-oriented, good at following instructions, physically strong, and thick emotional skin. No formal medical or social care training, but happy to help with basic care, meal prepping (I'm a great cook and experienced with special diets), housework, transportation to medical...
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Nashmise A.

Columbia, MD

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$16/hr
I love helping out others in any way that I can :) I am familiar with running errands for family members pretty regularly since I got my driver's license at 16.
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Kira T.

Bubbly Babysitter/nanny!

Columbia, MD

from
$15/hr
2 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
My previous childcare experience involves babysitting for neighbors and family friends. I have been responsible for kids ranging from 1 years old to 12 years old. I am also pet friendly and love pets of all kind, fuzzy or scaled. I have an upbeat, energetic personality and love working with kids. I have worked as a line cook in...
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Angelena F.

Full Time Nanny/Babysitter Available

Columbia, MD

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$15/hr
Hello there, I'm Angelena. I consider myself to be honest, loyal, giving and caring. I strive to make myself better and lead by example. I am willing to help out in any way. Being a single mother myself I understand how hard it can be to have to work, run errands, complete house work, tend to the kids needs and some how still...
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Tara S.

Professional, TIMELY Helper

Columbia, MD

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$18/hr
3 years experience
Hi! I grew up being an extra hand whether it was caring and cleaning for my sick grandparents, sitting my many nieces and nephews, or helping my mom take organize her office in my free time. I'm a great, reliable helping hand. Im always open to help anyone in need. I have experience with kids, animals, the elderly (care and...
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Gloria A.

Elkridge, MD

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience
Dementia
light cleaning
meal prep
mobility assistance
Hello, my name is Gloria from Elkridge. I have been a CNA since 2018. I've worked at nursing homes, assisted living facilities, group homes, and day care center (babysitting). Am trained to administere medication, trained CPR, and first aid, meaning I can take care of individuals' medication needs. Being a CNA means that I can...

Vinceson B. says "My family and I was extremely satisfied with the home care services provided by Gloria, she was compassionate and patient with my father, who was...

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Danielle B.

Babysitter, Nanny, Odd Errands, Parties

Marriottsville, MD

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
I am a recently graduated high school student and I love kids! I am interested in babysitting or an odd errand job. I am an experienced babysitter and have worked with children of all ages - newborns to 12-year-old. I also love and can care for family pets. On Sundays, I teach Sunday School to preschoolers and 3rd graders. My...

Stuart R. says "We were lucky enough to have Danielle as an after-school babysitter for our three kids (ages 9-14). She was wonderful! Wise beyond her years, great with...

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Shanice D.

Transporter

Laurel, MD

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Run errands for individuals, pick up and/or drop off children. Transportation for the elderly, and companionship.

Care Member says "Shanice has been providing childcare for my son for about a year and she’s everything we could want in a caregiver. She’s fun, funny and silly in all...

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Candi B.

Excited To Care For Your Bambinos

Burtonsville, MD

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Greetings Everyone! My name is Candi, and I am a multi-passionate creative, entrepreneur, cheerleader & champion for humans wanting to make the world a better place. I am also the proud, single mom to a beautiful son, who attended high school in Montgomery County and is currently in his first year of college. I Love children,...

Care Member says "Candi was awesome! hired to help around the house - organizing a pantry and packing up a room. she's time efficient, easy going, personable, and...

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Cheryl T.

Experienced Nanny - Light House Keeping- Run Errands - Transportation

Ellicott City, MD

5.0(1)
from
$14/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
travel
I'm an experienced Nanny for the past 7 years I live in Ellicott City Md, I'm currently employed in Dayton / Clarksville area. I'm looking for a part time position from the Hours of 8:30 a.m. to 3/3:30 p.m. I have excellent references and 19 years experience. I ran an in home daycare for 19 year's. I have years is experiencing...

Nureya M. says "Cheryl has been a God send to our family. She cares for my children like she would her own. Any family would be blessed to have her."

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Nicole K.

Childcare/Errands !

Laurel, MD

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hi, I'm Nicole! I'm 21 years old and from Howard County, MD. I'm a 2021 graduate and currently attend college at Howard Community College. My experience comes from looking after younger children & toddlers in my family. I have my availability listed and my own transportation! Please feel free to message me if you have any...

Chantelle F. says "I hired Nicole on two occasions and will hire her again in the future. The first time was to help with housework. She is hard-working, pleasant, and...

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Alexxis F.

Run errands

Laurel, MD

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$16/hr
4 years experience
I have been a nanny for four years now. With my nanny positions I have meal prepped, organized the family's belongings (beyond just making it look tidy), unloaded/loaded/put away dishes, washed/dried/folded/put away laundry, made beds, tidied living rooms, tided/deeply organized play rooms, deep cleaned toys, and the obvious...
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Patrick L.

Laurel, MD

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$17/hr
4 years experience
Errands
light cleaning
meal prep
personal care
transportation
Making a difference in someone's life is what I strive for. My four years of experience supporting adults and seniors have solidified my passion for their well-being and independence. I am a college graduate with a background that has enhanced my caregiving abilities. As a compassionate and patient caregiver, I build connections...
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Danielle A.

I Will Care For Yours Like They're Mine

Laurel, MD

from
$13/hr
1 year experience
Companionship
errands
hospice services
light cleaning
mobility assistance
+ 1 more
I would love to keep your loved one company on the weekends, run errands, fix breakfast or lunch, help them with ADL's, take them for walks or shopping if they wish, basically anything I can do to make their life and yours easier. Although not certified, I have CPR and Heimlich maneuver training. I have experience with the...
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Modupe S.

Certified Nurse Assistant

Elkridge, MD

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$20/hr
4 years experience
Dementia
errands
light cleaning
meal prep
transportation
Assists patients by providing personal services, such as, bathing, dressing, and grooming. Helps patients care for themselves by teaching use of cane or walker, special utensils to eat, special techniques and equipment for personal hygiene. Supports patients by providing housekeeping and laundry services, shopping for food and...
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  • 60 errand runners are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.80/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated errand runners is 5.0

Recent errand runner reviews from local parents in Columbia, MD

Errand Runners in Columbia, MD are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews of the 60 listed errand runners

Emelia M.

She was always on time and handled my family with care. All around great service and would hire her again!

- Care member

Debra L.

Debra was a nighttime caregiver for my father recovering from a stroke. She had previous experience working with brain injury survivors and...

- Gaby C.

Gabrielle G.

Gabrielle is by far one of the kindest, most empathetic souls I have ever met. She has an incredibly strong work ethic and always puts 110%...

- Jenn S.

FAQs for finding an errand runner in Columbia

Hiring an errand runner in Columbia, MD on Care.com will cost an average of $20.80 per hour as of November 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 Columbia, MD. There are currently 10 errand runners in Columbia. 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 Columbia 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 Columbia. 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 Columbia, etc. Errand runners are pretty flexible when it comes to helping you, with even the most random things.

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