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Gordana R.

Merrillville, IN

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$20/hr
10 years experience
I'm Gordana, a reliable and efficient helper offering weekend errand-running services. Whatever you need, I'm here to make your life easier. With a strong attention to detail and a friendly approach, I ensure your errands are handled smoothly and on time. Let me take care of the little things so you can enjoy your weekend...
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Hammond, IN

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$21/hr
5 years experience
Errands
transportation
light cleaning
home modification
meal prep
Making a difference in people's lives is what I strive for. With five years of experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant, I bring compassion and a patient demeanor to every caregiving role. I am dedicated to supporting adults' and seniors' independence and well-being, inspired by positive experiences in previous roles. I hold...
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senior care

Hammond, IN

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$25/hr
5 years experience
Home modification
mobility assistance
live-in home care
light cleaning
personal care
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Making a difference in someone's life is my passion. I have more than five years of experience providing live-in care, personal care, light housekeeping, meal preparation, medical management, and mobility assistance. I adapt to changing routines, de-escalate stressful situations, and incorporate memory care activities. I have...
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Highland, IN

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Errands
meal prep
light cleaning
Hello! My name is Rita and I truly enjoy helping seniors live comfortably and independently in their own homes. I provide compassionate support with daily needs while offering kindness, patience, and a helping hand. Services I Offer: • Light housekeeping • Simple meal preparation • Running close errands (grocery and/or...
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Family Assistant

Crown Point, IN

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$15/hr
3 years experience
Hello, my name is Hope! Thank you for taking interest in my application/ profile. For the past five years I have focused on my career as a professional nanny. While attending Palm Beach Atlantic University in West Palm Beach, FL, I was given multiple opportunities to work for high profile, high net-worth households. I accepted...
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Errands And More!

Schererville, IN

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$20/hr
I am a mother of three grown children. I maintain my own home and have great organizational skills. I am reliable, dependent, and honest.
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Health-Conscious, Creative, Fun-Loving Nurturer

Valparaiso, IN

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I have 4 wonderful children of my own that are all currently in school. I have been on the opposite side of this situation and have had positions which required me to find exemplary nannies to care for my own children so that I could go to work to provide for them with the confidence that they were safe and thriving in the...
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East Chicago, IN

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$35/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
*Family Assistant Available* Hello families! My name is Narobi and I have 17 years of professional nanny experience. I have cared for newborn through school aged children, including those with special needs. I have also assisted families with various household and organizational tasks (including closet organization, grocery...
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Family Assistant/House Manager Available

East Chicago, IN

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$30/hr
6 years experience
Changing bed linens
kitchen cleaning
general room cleaning
organization
Hello families! Looking for an extra set of hands to help keep the house running smoothly? I would love the opportunity to assist you! I am looking for a couple of families in the Chicago area who could use help with household tasks 1 - 3 times a week for a few hours. This is ideal for someone wanting a mother's helper/house...
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East Chicago, IN

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$19/hr
2 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
I would say I'm a very dependable, patient and caring person. Growing up my parents were never on time and I think that played a big part in my time management and why I'm always on time to. Besides within my family experience I have worked with families with infants and toddlers so ages 5months to 13 years old. Ive never has an...
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Munster, IN

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$15/hr
1 year experience
My name is Abigail, I've grown up in a big family so I am used to running errands and always cleaning up after siblings. My mom works a full time just so I do most of the shopping, cooking, cleaning, taking care of the pets etc. I would love to be of as much help as possible.
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Respite care
I have a Master's in Social Work and spent 13 years working with children and families in Chicago. After my second child was born, we moved to Valparaiso and I chose to do volunteer work and focus on raising our children. With one child off to college this fall, one the other in high school, I am seeking a part time job doing...
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Noemi S. From Schererville, IN

Schererville, IN

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$15/hr
9 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
travel
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm a positive, reliable, and energetic person. I have had a lot of experience with children since the age of nine. I have four nieces of my own and have babysat them many times. I am currently majoring in social work and would love to have more experience with children. I'm very organized and will complete each task in a...
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Errands & Odd jobs

Valparaiso, IN

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$14/hr
Positive and reliable college student looking for employment. No professional experience in this field but always eager to learn and try new things! I can help with errands.
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Valparaiso, IN

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$13/hr
1 year experience
I would be willingly to do any of the selected job types! I am open to really anything, I do have a car to run things places or pick/drop off errands!
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  • 55 errand runners are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $15.75/hr as of August 2025

FAQs for finding an errand runner in Portage

Hiring an errand runner in Portage, IN on Care.com will cost an average of $15.75 per hour as of August 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 Portage, IN. There are currently 4 errand runners in Portage. 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 Portage 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 Portage. 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 Portage, etc. Errand runners are pretty flexible when it comes to helping you, with even the most random things.

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