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Yesenia V.

Nanny, Childcare

Redwood City, CA

5.0(1)
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$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
I am looking for a full time position. Open at nanny share Currently available I have a reliable car, clean driving record, and willing to travel. I speak Spanish (first language) and Speak english. Certified in CPR and First Aid. I have 9 years experience in child care. Watching children ages ranging from 2 months to 10 years...

Erika C. says "We had the absolute pleasure of having Yesi care for our two children, ages 2 and 4, over the past two years. She is always on time, keeps our home tidy,...

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Redwood City, CA

5.0(1)
from
$33/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
Hello everybody! My name is Stephany I'm 33years old and I am currently seeking a part time job in the afternoon. I worked for an after school enrichment program For over 7 years and love what I do . I'm currently seeking to be a helping hand mainly in the afternoons with some morning flexibility for a couple of hours. Whether...

Bahar E. says "Stephanie was quite nice, understanding, easy to communicate with. She was professional and caring."

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Caregiver

Newark, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience
Companionship
errands
dementia
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi there! My name is Mele and I've been a caregiver for over 6 years. I truly love what I do - caring for seniors and helping them feel safe, comfortable, and supported. I have experience with personal hygiene, mobility assistance, medication reminders, meal prep (including special diets), and companionship. Whether it's running...

Betty J. says "Very professional young lady! She did the weekend live in shift for my mother and we loved her. I loved that she actually engaged with my mother throughout...

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Redwood City, CA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
Hi, I'm Selina! I'm 31 yrs old and fluent in both English and Spanish. I love arts and crafts, baking, cooking, and spending time outdoors. I'm also a big animal lover, so pets are always welcome! I have experience caring for children from 3 months old through pre-teens and truly enjoy helping kids learn, grow, and have fun....

Liane G. says "Fabulous with school aged kids & wonderful with babies too! "

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Run Errands

Atherton, CA

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$35/hr
3 years experience
I have 3 years experience as a Family Assistant. Some duties include supervise the weekly housekeeping staff, drop off/pick up dry cleaning, mail packages, schedule maintenance, bring in mail/packages, take out trash, assist with party planning, order food for guests, manage returns and exchanges, make a grocery list/keep pantry...
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Atherton, CA

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$20/hr
2 years experience
Look forward to helping you!! I'm looking for an extra job running errands. I have two years of experience.
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Cynthia M.'s Photo

Sunnyvale, CA

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$19/hr
Errands
transportation
meal prep
Hi. I have not worked in the field before, but I can help with running errands and other similar tasks.
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Available For Weekend Errands, Care & Odd Jobs

Mountain View, CA

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$35/hr
Available on Saturdays for babysitting, cooking your meals for the week, pet care, run errands, help you pack or organize and whatnot.
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Fremont, CA

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$32/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I have been working in a child care environment for over 12 years now and nannying through freelancing and various agencies for five years. Most of the experience I've gained has been with children from three weeks to pre-K age, 5 years old. I truly enjoy watching the discovery and development of children. Along with my work as...
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Redwood City, CA

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$19/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
Hi! I'm a caring and dependable caregiver with experience supporting seniors' daily needs. I worked at Brookdale Senior Living, where I assisted with meals, companionship, and light housekeeping, always prioritizing comfort, dignity, and safety. I'm also experienced in cooking, pet care, and running errands like grocery...
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Redwood City, CA

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Errands
live-in home care
light cleaning
With a decade dedicated to senior care, I'm passionate about supporting families by offering dependable assistance. My graduate-level education, coupled with my experience as a Registered Nurse, informs my detail-oriented and professional approach. I provide live-in care, manage medications, run errands, handle light...
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Belmont, CA

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$35/hr
7 years experience
Dementia
light cleaning
errands
live-in home care
meal prep
+ 1 more
Making a positive impact on the lives of others is my priority. With seven years of experience in senior care, I'm passionate about supporting adults and seniors' well-being and independence. My graduate studies have enhanced my caregiving abilities. I offer live-in care, personal care, light housekeeping, meal preparation, and...
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Sunnyvale, CA

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$30/hr
5 years experience
Dementia
hospice services
errands
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello I am Yadira I am Certified nurse assistant with my CPR, I have been in the nursing industry for 7 years. I have had patient will high dementia that need full care or patients that just need help with the daily things . Also I am able to do some light house cleaning and run errands if they are needed. Being a nurse...
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Private Caregiver

Redwood City, CA

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$40/hr
5 years experience
Dementia
hospice services
errands
light cleaning
live-in home care
+ 1 more
I have been a caregiver for a very long time since nursing is my career. I have enjoyed my time with elderly who need companionship, hygiene care, run errands, dementia, and also mobility issues. I treat them like my own family member and always make sure that their safety comes first and that means making them feel clean, still...
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Exceptional Caregiver

Mountain View, CA

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Errands
light cleaning
home modification
meal prep
transportation
I'm an exceptional caregiver, one who has an eye for detail, willing to go the extra mile to make the client comfortable. I believe that the clients hygiene and appearance is a reflection me. I cook, clean run errands, provide transportation for hospital visits etc. I will provide a reference upon request. I've been a caregiver...
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Proactive Nanny!

Redwood City, CA

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
My name is Telma - I have been a nanny for over 15 years. Experience-wise, I have cared for infants through school age children as well as children with special needs, specifically Autism. I am bilingual, in both Spanish and English, nonsmoker person or any alcohol/drugs issues, I'm a USA citizen, current CPR, clean DMV record...
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San Carlos, CA

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$25/hr
8 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Kenza and I have several years of experience babysitting kids of all ages, including newborns. I can do anything from homework help, light cooking/housekeeping, run errands, change diapers, nap time, and more. I'm very trustworthy, patient, and understanding. My main priority is to make sure your kids are...
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An Extra Set Of Hands

Redwood City, CA

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$33/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Grocery shopping
swimming supervision
Hi, I'm Interested in an occasional job during the summer while the family I work for is on a summer trip. I came to the U. S. as an Au pair in 2019. I worked with a family in New York for a year. Then I came to Fremont, I worked with that family for a year and a half then decided to move to Redwood City. I worked for a family...
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San Carlos, CA

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$23/hr
10 years experience
Companionship
errands
dementia
hospice services
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I have 10 years plus of caregiving experience. I'm reliable, trustworthy, patient, compassion, loving, kind, caring and friendly. I can assist with dressing, bathing, feeding, meal prepping, run errands, transfer or mobility assistance, companionship, medication prompting, light house cleaning. I have experience with...
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Afternoon Nanny Available

Redwood City, CA

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$35/hr
3 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
Hello Everyone, I am in search of an afternoon nanny position. I have been caring for children for over 9 years. I also worked as a receptionist for a pediatrics doctor for 15 years. I am not only a mother to three kids but a grandmother as well. I am reliable, punctual, caring, patient, and have good judgment skills. I am...
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  • 60 errand runners are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $26.27/hr as of November 2025

Recent errand runner reviews from local parents in Palo Alto, CA

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

Yesenia V.

We had the absolute pleasure of having Yesi care for our two children, ages 2 and 4, over the past two years. She is always on time, keeps...

- Erika C.

Stephany Q.

Stephanie was quite nice, understanding, easy to communicate with. She was professional and caring.

- Bahar E.

Mele T.

Very professional young lady! She did the weekend live in shift for my mother and we loved her. I loved that she actually engaged with my...

- Betty J.

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 $26.27 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 Palo Alto, CA. There are currently 15 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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