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Sandra R.

Reliable Errand Runner & Household Helper - Trustworthy & Bilingual

Palo Alto, CA

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$19/hr
10 years experience
Hello, my name is Sandra. I am dependable, organized, and happy to help with everyday tasks that make life easier. I can assist with grocery shopping, prescription pick-ups, rides to appointments, mailing packages, light household chores, and more. With over 15 years of experience supporting families and individuals, I know the...
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ERRAND PROVIDER

Palo Alto, CA

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi! I have provided several errand services for my various employers. I am very flexible and willing to serve. I am Covid conscious, vaxed and boosted and I practice Covid safety.
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Errand Assistant

Palo Alto, CA

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$22/hr
My name is Alejandra and Im happy to help support you. I support a family in the past 10 years and have experience.
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Palo Alto, CA

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$22/hr
Need someone to run errands to help take a load off of a stressful week? I can help! willing to negotiate pay, please reach out if that's a concern. Love doing little things. Looking to help those who need an extra pair of hands.
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Palo Alto, CA

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$40/hr
10 years experience
I have over 10 years of experience working with children of all ages starting with newborn. My favorite activities to do with them is reading , painting, drawing and going to the park. My additional responsibilities have been running errands and taking them to school and after school activities.
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Palo Alto, CA

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Home modification
light cleaning
errands
dementia
live-in home care
+ 1 more
I do senior care for a very longtime. I help with the patient run errands, cooking, bathing, medication and the main thing is companionship. my goal is to keep all my patient happy and to make a change on their life. I really know I can make a change for the client and it will make them happy.
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Part-time Housekeeper/caretaker

Palo Alto, CA

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$50/hr
10 years experience
Carpet cleaning
changing bed linens
cabinet cleaning
bathroom cleaning
general room cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi, my name is Alejandra. I'm currently seeking a part-time Family Assistant position. I have experience with house management tasks, running errands (including Amazon returns), organizing the home, doing laundry, and coordinating with outsourced services. I'm honest, reliable, friendly, and kind, and I take pride in helping...
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Part-time Or On-call

Palo Alto, CA

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$30/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello there! My name is Monalisa and I am available for PT or FT Caregiver work. I can help with appointments, sometimes running errands, companionship, safety care, exercise, cooking, medication reminder, light housekeeping and fun indoor or outdoor activities such as board games or Pictionary fun! Please feel free to contact....
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Professional, Honest And Responsible Person

Palo Alto, CA

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$50/hr
10 years experience
General room cleaning
kitchen cleaning
changing bed linens
bathroom cleaning
organization
I have 10+ years of experience as a housekeeper, house manager, and family assistant. I have experience caring for high end furniture and special surfaces. I can help with house Cleaning, making beds, laundry and Organization (beyond standard tidying). I pay attention to details and deep cleaning. I can schedule meetings,...
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Overnight Companion Care

Palo Alto, CA

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$30/hr
9 years experience
Light cleaning
dementia
I relocated back to California 9 years ago. I had lived with my mother for the first two & moved out, since then. She is very active & I'm looking to not crowd her so she can continue living an active, normal life. I have experience with elder care & managing medical; medicine & companionship. I have my own car & can run...
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Palo Alto, CA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Hi! My name is Tara, I'm currently 22 and have lived in the Bay Area for my entire life. I'm currently working on my BA in Business Administration with a focus in Marketing at Menlo College in Atherton. I'm offering child care, dog/other animal care, and other general household services/miscellaneous tasks. I also have a car and...
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Palo Alto, CA

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$28/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
transportation
light cleaning
errands
Making a positive impact on people's lives is why I became a caregiver. I have three years of experience supporting adults and seniors. I am patient, compassionate, friendly, and approachable. I prioritize understanding your loved one's preferences and personal history to build a strong connection. I am skilled at de-escalating...
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Palo Alto, CA

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$27/hr
10 years experience
Hospice services
light cleaning
errands
companionship
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Tara, I'm 26 and have lived in the Bay Area for my entire life. I graduated with my degree in Marketing at Menlo College in Atherton last May. Since then, I've been working full-time as a sales rep for a wine distributor. I'm hoping to leave this role and return to nannying part time/full time. I'm offering child...
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Part-Time Nanny

Palo Alto, CA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
carpooling
Hi! My name is Tara, I'm currently 22 and have lived in the Bay Area for my entire life. I'm currently working on my BA in Business Administration with a focus in Marketing at Menlo College in Atherton. I'm offering child care, dog/other animal care, and other general household services. I also have a car and am completely...
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Palo Alto, CA

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$25/hr
2 years experience
Organization
general room cleaning
Hi! My name is Erica and I have retail experience! Throughout the years, I've always been the go to person for my managers to get tasks done, and they often told me I was their personal assistants. I would complete tasks from fixing, cleaning the department, all the way to running errands outside of the store. My most recent...
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Palo Alto, CA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
transportation
light cleaning
errands
Making a difference in the lives of others is my calling. With 10 years of experience as a Certified Home Health Aide, I'm passionate about supporting the well-being and independence of adults and seniors. My approach is patient, compassionate, and detail-oriented. I prioritize understanding your loved one's preferences and...
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Palo Alto, CA

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$40/hr
10 years experience
Changing bed linens
general room cleaning
carpet cleaning
bathroom cleaning
kitchen cleaning
+ 1 more
I have over 13 years of experience helping families with family assistant and mother's helper tasks. I'm extremely organized, detail oriented, and reliable. I take pride in keeping my own home clean and tidy and would love to help assist other families with keeping their homes clean and tidy! I have helped all of my nanny...
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Palo Alto, CA

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$25/hr
Meal prep
transportation
light cleaning
errands
Hi there! I'm Geri -- a caring and dependable sitter with experience watching little ones from newborn to 5 years old. I spent 4 years working as a Medical Assistant in pediatrics, so I'm very comfortable with babies, toddlers, and all the energy that comes with them! I'm also CPR certified, and safety is always my top...
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Experienced Pediatric MA | CPR Certified | Child & Elder Care

Palo Alto, CA

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$30/hr
2 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
carpooling
swimming supervision
Hi there! I'm Geri, a caring and dependable sitter with experience watching little ones from newborn to 5 years old. I spent 4 years working as a Medical Assistant in pediatrics, so I'm very comfortable with babies, toddlers, and all the energy that comes with them! I'm also CPR certified, and safety is always my top...
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Palo Alto, CA

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$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
carpooling
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Molly, I'm 26, I graduated from TCU in 22' & I'm currently in interior design school. I genuinely love kids & family life & hope to have a big family of my own one day (I'm recently engaged & getting married this summer)! I bring care & warmth into the families I work with. Caring for kids has always been a huge...
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  • 60 errand runners are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $29.19/hr as of April 2026

FAQs for finding an errand runner in Palo Alto

Hiring an errand runner in Palo Alto, CA on Care.com will cost an average of $29.19 per hour as of April 2026. 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 Palo Alto, CA. There are currently 21 errand runners in Palo Alto. 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 Palo Alto 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 Palo Alto. 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 Palo Alto, etc. Errand runners are pretty flexible when it comes to helping you, with even the most random things.

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