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Odette R.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello. My name is Odette. I have 23 yrs. experience in this field. I'm bilingual in Spanish and certified in CPR. I own a car with a clean driving record. I'm dedicated, self-motivated, positive and enthusiastic while remaining flexible to the needs of the family I'm entrusted with. I've cared for children ranging in ages...

Care Member says "I’ve used Odette on weekends to care for my now 16 year old son Steven since he was an 3 month infant. i feel extremely fortunate to come across...

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Oyindamola A.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I love working with children after growing up with several younger ones. I enjoy baking, reading, watching movies and just being someone they can trust. I have baby sitted for several families and friends back in England which I immensely enjoyed. I am a non-smoker able to cook/help with meal prep, run errands, do light house...

Laurie R. says "My kids LOVE Oyinda! She provided after-school care for our twins when they were in preschool. She picked them up from school, took them home for a snack...

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Sharon W.

Smiles, Fun , Creative And Energetic!

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience
Dementia
errands
companionship
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I have 6 years experience care for individuals aged 78-96 Experienced with Dementia and Parkinson's. thoughtful and reliable companion, offering emotional support and engagement Capable of running errands, grocery shopping, and accompanying clients to doctor's appointments Provides mobility assistance and encourages outdoor...

JEFFREY D. says "Sharon is smart, observant and proactive. The job was trickier in COVID time and she did a superb job. We are very grateful."

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Marianna D.

Experienced Nanny

New York, NY

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
My name is Marianna, I am very energetic, friendly and hardworking. l have experience as a nanny with responsibilities that ranged from school pick up to grocery runs and dinner prep. I have been in childcare since the age of 12 and have taken care of kids of all ages from newborns- preteens. I am happy to cook, clean and run...
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Maria B.

I Love Taking Care Of Children!

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$26/hr
8 years experience
Errands
light cleaning
companionship
meal prep
live-in home care
+ 1 more
Hello, my name is Cristina and I'm a mother of 3 children that are over 20 years old now. I have many years of experience as a nanny and senior caregiver with references. I have a CA Driver's License with a clean record, open to drive and run errands. Happy to do meal prep, light house cleaning and laundry. It would be great to...

Care Member says "Maria is an amazing professional and a lovely person. She’s very punctual and always ready to attend your necessities."

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Ellen T.

Babysitter

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hi! My name is Ellen and I'm 23 and living in the Upper East Side. I'm originally from Nashville but have been in NYC for over 5 years and went to Fordham University. I have a full time corporate job in marketing and communications in downtown Manhattan. I have babysat since I was 12, and I love doing it. I regularly babysat...

Care Member says "Ellen is an astounding babysitter who has 10+ years of experience. She began sitting for us when she was in high school and has stayed a part of our...

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Katerina J.

Nanny .

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have been live-in nanny for 10 years. I have experience with kids all ages, including newborns and ADHD. I have experience as family chef and personal assistant. I am capable to run a household. I am experienced nanny. I can do drop offs, taking them to doctor's appointments, activities, fun adventures, arranging play dates, I...

Care Member says "Katerina became a part of our family rapidly, she’s been superb with our children (18m and 4yrs), cooks lovely meals, kitchen was always spotless and...

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Carol A.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
Hello, my name is Carol and I am an energetic mom of three grown children. I have many years of experience caring for any age and stage your child is in. I am at my best when I am around babies and children! I am a warm, kind, and understanding person and am quick to solve any situation that can be challenging in a calm way. I...

Care Member says "I love working with Carol! She is so sweet with our baby girl (now 10 months). Carol asks all the right questions and is interested in the specifics....

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Marlo G.

About Me: A Dedicated And Caring Nanny

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
7 years experience
Hi, my name is Marlo! I'm a professional nanny with over 7 years of experience providing exceptional care for children of all ages, including newborns. I am passionate about fostering a positive environment where children can grow, learn, and thrive through educational activities, creative play, and nurturing support. I've had...

Care Member says "Marlo was very helpful and always going above and beyond to make sure that things were taken care of. Will work with her again and highly recommend her...

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Alexandra B.

Service Provider

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
travel
craft assistance
I am a multi lingual nanny who has worked with children ranging in age 4 to 12 . In my last position I was responsible for pick up/drop at school, chaperone to and from afterschool activities , helped with homework, and doctors visits., arranged play dates and trips to the museums, outdoors activities and sports. A friendly &...

Nisha S. says "Alex is a wonderful person who really cares about your child. She is punctual, dependable, goodhearted, Kind and now a good friend of mine. She is a very...

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Neissa S.

Professional & Reliable Housekeeper/Manager/Assistant

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$43/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpet cleaning
changing bed linens
bathroom cleaning
kitchen cleaning
general room cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello there, I'm Neissa, friends and family call me TINA. I am a college student and what most people would call a " neat freak", fortunately it turned out to be a positive thing because I have been a reliable Housekeeper for over 7 years, I have worked in some of the most luxurious homes in New York providing museum-quality...

Kris S. says "She is unbelievably reliable and thorough, she comes in once a week to clean our apartment and we couldn't be happier. I would definitely recommend her...

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Corinne W.

Columbia Masters Student Seeking Babysitting Opps

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 1 more
Thank you for considering me as a candidate to care for your child/children! To start, I am infant, child, and adult CPR and First Aid certified. I am passionate about working with kids and have had babysitting jobs from the age of 15 including being a childcare worker over the summers in high school at a gym, to nannying for...

Katie M. says "Corinne is a warm, loving, and sweet caretaker who cared for our 1 year old son regularly until unfortunately our needs changed and we required a schedule...

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Dani O.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
carpooling
travel
meal prep
Hi! My name is Danielle, I'm 22 years old and am currently taking the semester off from college due to the pandemic. I go to Pace University where I'm pursing a duel major in Early Childhood and Childhood Education. I've worked in an elementary school classroom, as a camp counselor, in a daycare and as a part time nanny. I have...

Jodi W. says "Danielle is amazing. She's been my go-to after school driver / babysitter for the past few years. She's great with my kids and they really like her. She's...

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Symone W.

Experienced, Flexible And College-educated Sitter (French Speaker)

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
Hello and welcome to the profile of your new weekend babysitter! My name is Symone, I'm a 25-year-old student working toward a dual gradate degree in law and business. I've lived in New York City for several years I wanted to continue to foster my love of connecting with children by continuing to babysit. I have 8+ years of...

Lisa M. says "All three of my kids really loves Symone. She is caring and compassionate and very mature for her age. We would love for her to come back to do some...

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Jennifer P.

Great Cleaner/organizer

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience
Hi my name is Jen. I am a Dedicated and detail-oriented housekeeper with 10 years of experience in maintaining clean and organized homes. Proven track record of reliability, efficiency, and excellent customer service. Skilled in all aspects of housekeeping, including laundry, meal preparation, and errand running. Experience: -...

Care Member says "Jennifer is a fantastic housekeeper! I felt comfortable around her from the moment she first came to our home. She is diligent, responsible and...

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Suely G.

Cleaning With Care

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$50/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Cabinet cleaning
changing bed linens
bathroom cleaning
general room cleaning
dusting
+ 1 more
Hello! I'm a warm, energetic person who loves bringing positivity into everything I do. With a big smile and a can-do attitude, I take pride in helping households run smoothly, whether through home management, cooking, or a variety of other tasks. I truly enjoy making life easier and more comfortable for the people I assist....

Susan H. says "Suely is a pleasant, intelligent person and a reliable, thorough housekeeper. We highly recommend her! "

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Jamie S.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
Hello! My name is Jamie, and I'm currently pursuing my Master's degree in Occupational Therapy at SUNY Downstate. Throughout my graduate program, I have taken a variety of pediatrics courses and am currently completing a clinical pediatric placement at a school for children with multiple disabilities. I also have work experience...

Care Member says "Jamie is incredible with kids of all ages. She's caring, attentive, smart and has good instincts. I trust her experience and recommend her completely. "

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Cheryl L.

Creative And Calm Sitter

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
travel
Hi, I'm Cheryl. I have 10+ years helping families and caring for children. I am patient, friendly and reliable. I enjoy being able to help your home run smoothly. In addition to caring for your children, I'm happy to help with cleaning, laundry, meal prep, and errands if needed. After many years of working in corporate America,...

Care Member says "Cheryl took care of our children for nearly 4 years. She started when our boys were 2 years and 6 months. She instantly made our home feel more at ease....

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Allie S.

Caring And Fun Sitter Who Loves Kids And Animals

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
I have always loved working with children! I was a summer camp counselor for 3 years and worked with children between the ages of 9-16. I spent two summers after that working at a preschool in New York City. I spent my final semester at college working at a non-profit with adults on the autism spectrum. In May I will complete my...

Nancy S. says "Allie is a happy and upbeat individual. She loves kids and pets and is an asset in any home."

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Annabel I.

Babysitter/Tutor/Errand Runner

New York, NY

from
$17/hr
5 years experience
Energetic Babysitter/Tutor/Errand runner based in Downtown Brooklyn with just over 10 years of experience!
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  • 298 errand runners are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $21.70/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated errand runners is 5.0

Recent errand runner reviews from local parents in New York, NY

Errand Runners in New York, NY are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 51 reviews of the 298 listed errand runners

Odette R.

I’ve used Odette on weekends to care for my now 16 year old son Steven since he was an 3 month infant. i feel extremely fortunate to come...

- Care member

Oyindamola A.

My kids LOVE Oyinda! She provided after-school care for our twins when they were in preschool. She picked them up from school, took them...

- Laurie R.

Sharon W.

Sharon is smart, observant and proactive. The job was trickier in COVID time and she did a superb job. We are very grateful.

- JEFFREY D.

FAQs for finding an errand runner in New York

Hiring an errand runner in New York, NY on Care.com will cost an average of $21.70 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 New York, NY. There are currently 298 errand runners in New York. 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 New York 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 New York. 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 New York, etc. Errand runners are pretty flexible when it comes to helping you, with even the most random things.

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