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Mimi T.

Oakland, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
15 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
I've been a care giver for the last 17 years. I love to read to kids and really enjoy hanging out at the library and parks with them! I'm also very helpful with chores and running errands as needed.

Care Member says "Mimi took care of our children for 5 years. She is kind, gentle, patient, helpful, thoughtful, smart, and efficient individual. I cannot recommend her...

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Losaline H.

Personal Care Attendant Looking For Full-Time Work

Oakland, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 11 families in your area
Personal care
live-in home care
hospice services
visiting nurse
dementia
+ 1 more
Hi my name is Losaline, I have being a Caregiver for over 25 years and have work in home and in facilities and familiar with loved ones who diagnosed with Alzheimer' s, Parkinson, MS, stroke, Dementia, Dialysis, Diabetes, cancer and hospice and aging. I helped them with their hygiene, meds reminder, meal preparation, Dr. apt,...

Etang I. says "Losaline has been a true gift to my little family. She has cared for my partner who has dementia. We worked with her briefly part-time pre-pandemic. We...

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Krystle-faith J T.

Loving Caring Patience Trustworthy Caregiver

Oakland, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Live-in home care
hospice services
errands
dementia
transportation
I love to talk and I'm a good listener. Transports of wheelchairs to and fro. Cook light meal and healthy meals. Doctors appointment. Run errands. Safety of my client and comfort are my top priority.

Michael V. says "Krystle is a wonderful loving caregiver. She was the main leader of my mothers care team and made her last year of life very comfortable. She became part...

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Asia W.

Part-Time/Full-Time Caregiver

Oakland, CA

4.0(1)
from
$17/hr
1 year experience
Personal care
live-in home care
Hi my name is Asia. I recently graduate from Merritt College with my A.A. in Social and Behavioral Science. I have experience of being a caregiver with my own father. He couldn't do certain things anymore and I was there to assist him. From cleaning, cooking, running errands, I knew this was something I wanted to do. My dream...

Jacy H. says "Just too young but I really thought she was amazing!"

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Anna M.

Oakland, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
Hi all! I am a recent MSW grad looking for part time childcare roles while I search for a full time role as a clinical social worker. I have held various nanny & babysitter roles for 7+ years with extensive experience with infants & toddlers. I love working with children and new parents, having the opportunity to support a...

Care Member says "Anna is the best! Our 2.5 year old loves his “Anna” day. She engages him all day and entertains his interests. She is great at going with the flow and...

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Brandi H.

College Student Handy Helper

Oakland, CA

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
2 years experience
Changing bed linens
carpet cleaning
cabinet cleaning
kitchen cleaning
bathroom cleaning
+ 1 more
The thought of a clean environment makes me feel very calm. I love the idea of cleaning for other people because it makes them happy, feel better, and it makes a healthier environment. I am very organized and great at helping out and running errands. I do an excellent job with cleaning. I've been cleaning professionally for...
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Kala L.

Oakland, CA

4.1(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Home modification
errands
dementia
light cleaning
companionship
+ 1 more
I'm a reliable and compassionate caregiver and companion. In the past, I have assisted clients with their activities of daily living, bathing, dressing, feeding. Medications/reminders, incontinent care, comfort care (along side hospice also), bedridden care, transfers, engaged in conversations, play board games, take walks, take...

Alison D. says "Kala is a living angel. Her patience is unmatched. I don’t know she does it. She has a calmness and warmth to her. We hired Kala to watch my mom,...

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Tiana D.

Fun Sitter And Laugh Creator

Oakland, CA

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
travel
I dedicated more of my time/career to doing doula work I am a full spectrum and postpartum night doula for the last year and I have been nannying/sitting for over 10 years. I would nanny for my neighbor's children overnight and during date nights. While in college I would take care of a class of 20 children with ages ranging...

Joanna P. says "Isis took care of my son for 4 weeks from when he was 4 months to almost 5 months old. He made a lot of progress while in her care, learning to nap in his...

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Sharon L.

Personal/Family Assistant

Oakland, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Greetings! I am an experienced family assistant and manage most everything it takes to keep a household running smoothly including: Laundry Tidying organizing storage Light to moderate cleaning, deeper when necessary Handling errands and returns Basic food prep Occasional pet care Resolving issues with service...

Care Member says "Sharon is an incredibly responsible, conscientious, and fun loving caregiver for our son, R. She cared for him from when he was 3 months to 2 years old....

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Allison O.

Shopping/Running Errands

Oakland, CA

from
$17/hr
2 years experience
Errands
companionship
Hi there! My name is Allison and I enjoy helping those who need a little extra support with shopping and errands. I have experience from caring for my late father and I understand the importance of reliability, punctuality, and compassion. It means a lot to me to make life easier for others in need while providing dependable...
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Erica N.

Yup, Errand Lovers Exist!

Oakland, CA

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$17/hr
10 years experience
I'm from around these parts, love to drive and have time autonomy to help you out. I love funding new places and when done between the hours of 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. traffic is generally not too bad. I also understand needing an extra hand so my goal is to be a helping hand.
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Victoria D.

Odd Jobs And Errands

Oakland, CA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Can help with General errands by car or on foot Clearing space-home or office Organizing in home or office Yard work
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Zinhle M.

Oakland, CA

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$25/hr
2 years experience
General room cleaning
changing bed linens
bathroom cleaning
Your favorite , best house manager. Who will run errands, arrange and leave your space amazingly clean and organized
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Tamar T.

Oakland, CA

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$23/hr
Hello, Hi, my name is Támar. I provide reliable and efficient support for families and individuals, from running errands and grocery shopping to organizing spaces, managing laundry, and assisting with administrative tasks. I've gained hands-on experience running errands for family, friends, and through Instacart during Covid,...
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Jina T.

Oakland, CA

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$17/hr
10 years experience
can run errands odd jobs such as; dog sitting, dog walking, dropping off laundry or car etc, housesitting, shopping (but limited to 30 pounds of carrying) housekeeping, organizing, putting things away, etc.
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Paige H.

Oakland, CA

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$30/hr
4 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
I have 4 years of experience caring for children aged 4 months and older and a degree in Kinesiology from San Francisco State University. I can help with light housekeeping, running errands, and driving children to and from school or activities.
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Alisa F.

Oakland, CA

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$17/hr
1 year experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
errands
I took care of my mother and her house after hip surgery. I've also taken care of my friend's house and would run errands for the family so they could spend time with their loved ones. I'm a kind and considerate person in general and I like to help people.
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Ngoc T.

Oakland, CA

from
$15/hr
4 years experience
Kitchen cleaning
general room cleaning
changing bed linens
refrigerator cleaning
basement cleaning
+ 1 more
I have at least 3.5 years experience working as a Personal Assistant a Director in San Jose and Cupertino. My duties are running errands, fold and sort clothes, kitchen help, food preparation, other household management and child care assistant. I also volunteer for Reading Partner Program, and tutor.
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Raymond C.

Oakland, CA

from
$17/hr
Transportation
errands
I have been a caretaker for my grandmother (turning 79 this year!) since high school. I still regularly help her run errands (laundry, groceries, appointments, pickups, etc) and provide general transportation. I hope I can help make your life and elder care easier the same way I care for my own grandma!
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Ruvi A.

Oakland, CA

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$35/hr
6 years experience
General room cleaning
dusting
changing bed linens
pet waste cleanup
bathroom cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi there! I'm Ruvi. I've been a nanny for almost 10 years and I'm looking to expand my horizons and fill up my schedule. I have worked with multiple families with different needs including cleaning, organizing, running errands and food prep. Let me help clean your space to help clear your mind :)
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  • 60 errand runners are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $24.36/hr as of December 2025

  • The average star rating for rated errand runners is 4.7

Recent errand runner reviews from local parents in Oakland, CA

Errand Runners in Oakland, CA are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 29 reviews of the 60 listed errand runners

Mimi T.

Mimi took care of our children for 5 years. She is kind, gentle, patient, helpful, thoughtful, smart, and efficient individual. I cannot...

- Care member

Losaline H.

Losaline has been a true gift to my little family. She has cared for my partner who has dementia. We worked with her briefly part-time...

- Etang I.

Krystle-faith J T.

Krystle is a wonderful loving caregiver. She was the main leader of my mothers care team and made her last year of life very comfortable....

- Michael V.

FAQs for finding an errand runner in Oakland

Hiring an errand runner in Oakland, CA on Care.com will cost an average of $24.36 per hour as of December 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 Oakland, CA. There are currently 39 errand runners in Oakland. 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 Oakland 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 Oakland. 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 Oakland, etc. Errand runners are pretty flexible when it comes to helping you, with even the most random things.

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